I spent some time in Shanghai about 10 years ago. I'd recommend the big official museum in Shanghai (next to the Opera House, if I remember correctly). It was brand new when I was there, and had a very impressive collection of ancient silk scrolls and other art. We also visited a "water village" called Zhouzhuang that's not too far out of Shanghai, on the way the Suzou. It was pretty touristy - but mostly local tourists. We hooked up with a guide in Shanghai for that trip. When my parents lived in Shanghai, Suzou was their out-of-town destination of choice - lots of gardens, and (according to my mom) the best shopping in China.
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