A flight to Shanghai takes you to Asia's most thriving metropolis. The Bund area boasts Shanghai's smartest bars and restaurants, all with views of the futuristic Pudong skyline. The French Concession quarter has tree-lined avenues and boutique shops.

Things to do

The ornate pavilions of Yu Yuan Garden in the Old City provide a glimpse of the past, while modern Shanghai can be seen from the 88th floor of Jin Mao Tower inPudong. Travel to Shanghai's Moganshan Lu artistic hub in Putuo for exciting art.

Shopping

No Shanghai city breaks would be complete without a visit to luxury shops inXintiandi. Shoppers can design a new wardrobe at the Fabric Market in the Old City - leave suitcase space for the return flight from Shanghai.

Restaurants

A ticket to Shanghai takes you to sensational views and world-class food at restaurants in the Bund area. Visitors who travel to Shanghai's French Concession quarter will find dishes from all over China, plus there's street food in the Old City.

Nightlife

Top international DJs are queuing up for airline tickets to Shanghai. The Bund area's bars and clubs offer an excess of glamour plus there's laid-back partying around Hengshan and Tongren roads.

When to go

KLM has frequent flights to Shanghai. Book your ticket to Shanghai for October, when the weather is crisp and mild, for the Formula One. Buy Shanghai airline tickets in good time to catch the spectacular Chinese New Year celebrations in February.