Cover Kim Kardashian attends the opening of NikeSkims in Shanghai’s Taikoo Hui, the collaborative brand’s first physical retail destination in China. (Photo: courtesy of NikeSkims)
Kim Kardashian attends the opening of NikeSkims in Shanghai’s Taikoo Hui, the collaborative brand’s first physical retail destination in China. (Photo: courtesy of NikeSkims)
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Mapping out key stops of the Kardashian business, fashion and lifestyle clan’s maiden journey in mainland China—from a sky-high tower hotel to a wildlife park and Disneyland’s newest ride
When the Kardashian-Jenner clan descended on Shanghai in late September, their arrival sparked a frenzy among Chinese social media users—many of whom, ironically or not, exalt the influencers’ success in converting their online fame into brand deals and reality television hits. Earlier this year, matriarch Kris Jenner entered the zeitgeist of Xiaohongshu (usually referred to in English as Rednote) for her status as the family’s “momager”, with users depicting her as a monarch or deity of fortune next to affirmations including “Keep rich, stay slay”.
Across their three days in the city so far, the ladies were spotted at a hotel elevated high inside the world’s third-tallest skyscraper, a Yunnan dining institution favoured by visiting foreign dignitaries, an expansive drive-through safari park, and Shanghai Disneyland’s marquee attractions—with Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner bringing along Kim’s daughter Chicago, Khloé’s daughter True and their brother Rob’s daughter Dream Kardashian for a three-generation family holiday. Kim also launched an account on Xiaohongshu, which now has more than 540,000 followers.
From left: Khloé Kardashian, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner (Photo: Nike and Skims)
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Aside from a commercial event for Skims, the shapewear brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian, and occasional fan meet-and-greets, the family also explored Shanghai’s culinary and entertainment scene. For those who wish to keep up with the Kardashians on their travels, Tatler has mapped highlights from their trip, stop by stop.
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J Hotel, Shanghai Tower, Lujiazui
The family stayed at the J Hotel Shanghai Tower, a property spanning floors 84 through 105 (and the 120th floor) of the 632-metre Shanghai Tower—China’s tallest building. The hotel features seven fine-dining concepts, including Heavenly Jin on the 120th floor, certified by Guinness World Records as the highest restaurant inside a building. Visitors come for the panoramic views of the historic Bund and the Oriental Pearl Tower, as well as the hotel’s extensive collection of contemporary artwork.
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Why go: It offers the single highest hospitality viewpoint in China, pairing sky-high views of Pudong with ultra-luxury Shanghainese and international dining.
Nearby shopping spots: The hotel sits directly above the Shanghai Tower Mall. A short indoor walk away is Shanghai IFC Mall, home to premier flagship boutiques for luxury fashion houses, alongside Super Brand Mall for a broader retail mix.
How to get there: Take Shanghai Metro Line 2 or Line 14 to Lujiazui Station. Then take Exit 6 or 8 and walk about five minutes south toward Yincheng Middle Road.
Yizuoyiwang (一坐一忘), a Yunnan cuisine restaurant
One lunch brought the group to Yizuoyiwang, a well-known Yunnan cuisine restaurant chain. Yizuoyiwang’s Sanlitun location in Beijing gained international attention for hosting then-British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s delegation in January, and previously, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in 2023. (Now they can celebrate having hosted the Kardashian-Jenners; after all, if Instagram were a country, they’d be considered heads of state.)
The menu highlights ingredients native to southern China, focusing on wild mushrooms, regional flora, beef rolls, and seared Yunnan goat cheese. As with previous high-profile guests, the visit generated immediate buzz on Rednote, with diners attempting to track down the exact dishes ordered.
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Why go: The restaurant offers sought-after Yunnan cuisine and is within easy reach of Shanghai’s core shopping districts.
Nearby shopping spots: For the Xintiandi venue, step straight out to Xintiandi Style I & II for boutique high-street fashion, or stroll 5 minutes to Middle Huaihai Road to visit the multi-storey Gentle Monster flagship, Haus Nowhere Shanghai, and K11 Art Mall.
How to get there: For the popular Xintiandi branch, take Shanghai Metro Line 10 or Line 13 to Xintiandi Station.
Shanghai Wild Animal Park, Pudong
The Kardashian-Jenners spent an afternoon at Shanghai Wild Animal Park, situated along Pudong’s South Sixth Road. Operating since 1995 as one of China’s flagship safari parks, the site combines a drive-through predator enclosure with a vast walking zone housing more than 200 species. Users on Rednote highlighted the family’s extended stop at the Giant Panda Exhibit—which Kim Kardashian posted on her Instagram stories—to watch feeding time.
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Why go: The park is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in eastern China, offering rare, up-close giant panda viewings alongside open-safari experiences.
Nearby shopping spots: While the park grounds feature souvenir outlets, serious shoppers can stop at Florentia Village Shanghai Luxury Designer Outlet—located roughly 20 minutes away by car near Pudong International Airport.
How to get there: Take Shanghai Metro Line 16 to Wild Animal Park Station (Yangsheng Dongwuyuan). Take Exit 2 and board the local Huannan Bus Line directly to the park’s main entrance, or take a 5-minute taxi ride from the station.
Fantasyland and Zootopia, Shanghai Disney Resort
The family visited Shanghai Disneyland, which features a theme-park environment not found at other Disneyland locations across Asia: Zootopia Land, the first zone at a Disney Resort dedicated to the animated franchise, which transports visitors into a mammalian metropolis populated by animatronics.
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Why go: The Zootopia section of the park is entirely unique to Shanghai Disney Resort.
Nearby shopping spots: Disneytown sits directly outside the park gates, featuring the massive World of Disney Store, lifestyle flagships and regional retail concepts. Just across the lake lies Shanghai Village (also known as Bicester Village Shanghai), an open-air luxury shopping destination with more than 200 international designer boutiques.
How to get there: Take Shanghai Metro Line 11 directly to its terminus at Disney Resort Station. Leave via Exit 2 or 4 for a direct 5-minute stroll to the main park gates.
Cat Wang is an editor at Tatler Asia based in Hong Kong, where she covers business, wealth, innovation, and impact. Previously, she was a Forbes Asia reporter and assistant editor of the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list, spotlighting startups and small companies on the rise across the Asia-Pacific. She began her career as a trainee reporter at the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong’s newspaper of record. Born in New York City, she graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a B.A. in political science.
