Evening one
Wednesday 28 AprilAfter the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.
- EveningStreet food tour
- EatLost Heaven
Auto Shanghai 2027: what to do in Shanghai after hours
28 April to 7 May 2027 · ExpectedShanghai, China
Auto Shanghai keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Shanghai.
Airport to National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Pudong (PVG) has the Maglev to Longyang Road in 8 minutes, then metro line 2. Hongqiao (SHA) is on metro lines 2 and 10.
Metro line 2.
Public transport directions to National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Where to stay by budget
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Jing'an | Central and on many metro lines. |
| Mid-range | People's Square and the Bund | Walk to the sights. |
| Splurge | Lujiazui | Pudong towers with skyline views. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Jinjiang Inn Shanghai People's Square
- Mid-range: Les Suites Orient Bund Shanghai
- Splurge: The Peninsula Shanghai
Day plans for the free hours
Built around the usual show week schedule for 28 April to 7 May 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
Evening two
Thursday 29 AprilTeam dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.
- EatJia Jia Tang Bao
- After darkXintiandi and the Bund rooftops.
Companion day
Thursday 29 AprilFor partners who came along and do not have a badge.
- Full daySuzhou gardens day trip
The day after the show
Saturday 8 MayPush the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.
- Half-dayZhujiajiao water town
- EatYang's Dumplings
- FreeTianzifang lanes.
Team outing
For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.
- EatLost Heaven
- EveningAcrobatics show
Family-friendly picks
- Shanghai Ocean Aquarium.
- Science and Technology Museum.
Evening and day-trip tours
After dark
- Xintiandi and the Bund rooftops.
7 tours worth booking for Auto Shanghai
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Suzhou gardens day trip | Full day | Everyone |
| Shanghai Disneyland | Full day | Families |
| Zhujiajiao water town | Half day | Families, Tired legs |
| Shanghai Tower observation deck | Half day | Families |
| Street food tour | Evening | Food lovers, Night owls |
| Acrobatics show | Evening | Families, Bad weather |
| Huangpu river night cruise | Evening | Tired legs, Night owls |
Where to eat
Rainy-day backups
- Shanghai Museum.
- Power Station of Art.
Getting around on event days
- Metro covers everything; pay by Alipay or the metro app. DiDi works with foreign cards.
Day trips from Shanghai
- Suzhou: 30 minutes
- Hangzhou: 1 hour
Bringing a group?
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Auto Shanghai.
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is Auto Shanghai 2027?
The next edition is 28 April to 7 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)?
Pudong (PVG) has the Maglev to Longyang Road in 8 minutes, then metro line 2. Hongqiao (SHA) is on metro lines 2 and 10. Metro line 2.
Where should I stay for Auto Shanghai?
For most visitors the best base is People's Square and the Bund: Walk to the sights.
What can we do between sessions at Auto Shanghai?
Good short outings in Shanghai include Zhujiajiao water town, Shanghai Tower observation deck. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
What is there for kids and families near Auto Shanghai?
Family-friendly picks: Zhujiajiao water town, Shanghai Tower observation deck, Shanghai Disneyland. Shanghai Ocean Aquarium.
How far is National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from Shanghai centre?
About 17 km in a straight line. Metro line 2.
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