What to do in Shanghai when it rains
Don't let the rain stop you in Shanghai — the museums, galleries and indoor markets are the dry, unhurried heart of the city on a wet day.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Shanghai Museum 201 Ren Min Da Dao, People's Square, Huang Pu Qu, China, 200003
- Shanghai Natural History Museum. Jing'An, China, 200041
- Rockbund Art Museum 20 Hu Qiu Lu, Waitan, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200085
- Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center 100 Ren Min Da Dao, People's Square, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200003
- Shanghai Postal Museum 395 Tian Tong Lu, Luxun Park, Hong Kou Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200085
- Shanghai Library 1555 Huai Hai Zhong Lu, Xu Hui Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200031
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Rockbund Art Museum 20 Hu Qiu Lu, Waitan, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200085
- Pudong Art Museum China, Shang Hai Shi, Pu Dong Xin Qu, 2789, 正西方向80米 邮政编码: 200120
- Yicang Art Museum 4777 Bin Jiang Da Dao, 4777, Pu Dong Xin Qu, China, 200010
- Shanghai Gallery of Art 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, Waitan, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200002
- No.8 Bridge Art Space 1247 Nan Su Zhou Lu, Huang Pu Qu, China, 200071
- Hengfu Art Center 178 Wu Lu Mu Qi Nan Lu, 178, Xu Hui Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200031
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- 太陽公寓 6FF4+995 651號及, 665弄, Jing An Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200041
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Fabric Market 399 Lu Jia Bang Lu, 董家渡 Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200010
- Muslim Food Shoppe 76 Da Jing Lu, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200010
- Fuyou Antique Market 457 Fang Bang Zhong Lu, 四牌楼 Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200010
- Shanghai antique market China, Shang Hai Shi, Huang Pu Qu, 广东路 邮政编码: 200002
- Bird and Flower Market 6F7Q+V3G, Huang Jia Que Lu, 老西门 Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200021
- East Street Flea Market 160 Dong Jie, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200086
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Starbucks Reserve Roastery 星巴克臻选上海烘焙工坊 China, Shang Hai Shi, Jing An Qu, Nan Jing Xi Lu, 789号Unit 110 & 201 邮政编码: 200041
- Manner Coffee Shang Hai Bai Yu Lan Guang Chang, 1层588 Dong Chang Zhi Lu, 588, Hong Kou Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200086
- Polux by Paul Pairet China, Shang Hai Shi, Huang Pu Qu, Tai Cang Lu, 181弄5号 邮政编码: 200021
- Baker & Spice 195 An Fu Lu, Xu Hui Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200020
- Mietal Hands Shanghai Branch China, Shang Hai Shi, Huang Pu Qu, 236, 正东方向10米 邮政编码: 200041
- New York Sandwich China, Shang Hai Shi, Huang Pu Qu, 董家渡 Zhong Shan Nan Lu, 1029号幸福码头 邮政编码: 200010
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Super Brand Mall 168 Lu Jia Zui Xi Lu, Lujiazui, Pu Dong Xin Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200092
- IFC Mall 8 Shi Ji Da Dao, Lujiazui, Pu Dong Xin Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200120
- Shanghai No.1 Department Store 830 Nan Jing Lu Bu Xing Jie, Huang Pu Qu, China, 200001
- New World Dawan Department Store 6FQP+96C, Tian Jin Lu, 南京东路 Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200002
- IAPM Mall 999 Huai Hai Zhong Lu, Xu Hui Qu, China, 200020
- Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre China, Shang Hai Shi, Huang Pu Qu, Ma Dang Lu, 181号-183号 邮政编码: 200021
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