East China Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Shanghai
Jing An Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and religious aspects
Jing An Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and a city
Jade Buddha Temple showing religious aspects and a temple or place of worship
Jade Buddha Temple featuring religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Where to stay in East China

Xintiandi featuring a bar, street scenes and café scenes

Downtown Shanghai

5/5(8 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Shanghai. Check out top attractions like The Bund and Three on the Bund, and jump on the metro at East Nanjing Road Station or Yuyuan Garden Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Shanghai
Jing An Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Jing'an

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

Travellers choose Jing'an for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yanchang Road Station or Circus World Station and check out top sights like Jade Buddha Temple.

Jing'an
Shanghai Museum which includes modern architecture

Huangpu

4.5/5(125 area reviews)

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Huangpu. Check out top attractions like The Bund and Yuyuan Bazaar, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

Huangpu
Lujiazui

Lujiazui

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lujiazui. If sightseeing is on the list, Shanghai Tower is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Shangcheng Road Station or Dongchang Road Station to see more of the area.

Lujiazui
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Hongqiao

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Hongqiao. Top attractions like Hongqiao Int'l Pearl City and Laowai Street 101 are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hechuan Road Station or Longbai Xincun Station to see more of the city.

Hongqiao
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Xuhui

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Travellers choose Xuhui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Stadium Station or Xujiahui Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Stadium.

Xuhui
Shangri-La Qingdao

Shangri-La Qingdao

5 out of 5
9 Xiang Gang Zhong Road, Qingdao, Shandong
The price is AU$129 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$129
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (584 reviews)
"Clean, staff don’t speak English but they use translators that actually work . Overall the hotel is very comfortable and luxury."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Shangri-La Qingdao
Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou

5 out of 5
6 Changshou Road, Kerry Central, Yan'an Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
The price is AU$211 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$211
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions West Lake and Former Residence of Sha ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (213 reviews)
"Good stay."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou
Pan Pacific Suzhou

Pan Pacific Suzhou

4.5 out of 5
259 Xin Shi Road, GuSou District, Suzhou, Jiangsu
The price is AU$107 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$107
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Suzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Panmen Scenic Area and Pan Gate are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (434 reviews)
"…"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Pan Pacific Suzhou
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Somerset Swan Lake Hefei

Somerset Swan Lake Hefei

4 out of 5
No 888 Qianshan Road, New Municipal and Cultural District, Hefei, AnHui
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Hefei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Anhui Museum and Hefei ...
7.4/10 Good! (15 reviews)
"We always stay at"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Somerset Swan Lake Hefei
Oakwood Residence Hangzhou

Oakwood Residence Hangzhou

4.5 out of 5
No 28 Jiaogong Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions West Lake and Yellow Dragon ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (299 reviews)
"Front desk employees are good. They try to help the guest. But all of doormen I encountered are mean and arrogant. I don't know why this hotel need any doorman. Tyey don't do anything but staring guests."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Oakwood Residence Hangzhou
qingdaowanxianghuayuan

qingdaowanxianghuayuan

3 out of 5
qingdaoshinanqushandonglu, 1012shi, Qingdao, shandongsheng
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Qingdao. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions MixC Shopping Mall and May Fourth ...
qingdaowanxianghuayuan
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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