Shanghai is a bustling metropolis with a rich history and culture. It has many tourist attractions that are worth visiting. However, the city can be quite crowded and overwhelming at times. That's why it's important to know about some of the best day trip destinations from Shanghai.

One of the most popular day trip destinations from Shanghai is Hangzhou. It's located in Zhejiang Province, about 180 kilometers southwest of Shanghai. Hangzhou is known for its beautiful West Lake, which is surrounded by hills and gardens. The lake is home to many temples, pagodas, and walking paths.

Another great destination for a day trip from Shanghai is Suzhou. It's located in Jiangsu Province, about 100 kilometers east of Shanghai. Suzhou is famous for its classical Chinese gardens, such as the Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lingering Garden.

If you're looking for something more adventurous than just sightseeing, then you might want to consider taking a hot air balloon ride over Hangzhou or Suzhou.

In addition to these two cities there are plenty other places that are worth visiting around Shanghai like Wuxi which have ancient temples like Lingshan Scenic Area where one can find UNESCO World Heritage Site called "The Great Buddha" statue also known as Master Xuanzang Memorial Temple.

Wuzhen Water Town in Tongxiang city Jiaxing prefecture Zhejiang province China

There are numerous water towns near shanghai such as Zhujiajiao,Wuzhen,Tongli etc., they offer visitors an opportunity to experience traditional chinese architecture while strolling through narrow streets along canals lined with stone bridges.

Xitang town which was once used as filming location for movie "Curse Of The Golden Flower" offers scenic views along riverbank with old buildings on both sides creating unique atmosphere.

Shanghai Museum

For those who love art museums should not miss out on some amazing collections at various museums including China Art Museum,Museum Of Contemporary Art And Design In Sheshan Park,National Museum Of Glass Art And others

Last but not least if you're interested in nature then take advantage of nearby national parks like Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Gardens or Moganshan National Forest Park

With so much variety within easy reach of this cosmopolitan city it makes sense that people often refer to this region as 'the Pearl River Delta' due its proximity between major cities such as Guangzhou,Hong Kong & Macau making travel between them seamless via high speed trains or buses