Day 1: Michelin-star Shanghainese lunch followed by shopping and iconic night views.
not mentioned
Sunny and pleasant
morning
2 hours
1
Ren He Guan (人和館)
not mentioned
Michelin one-star restaurant famous for authentic Shanghai cuisine.
not mentioned
Tips: Queue online using Dianping app; wait times can be up to 2 hours.
Food Recommendations:
- Shanghai Smoked Fish
- Drunken Crab
- Dongpo Pork
- Crab Roe Rice
- Scallion Oil Noodle
- Crab Roe Pan-fried Bun
- Peanut Shaved Ice
afternoon
1 hour
2
Jianguo Road (West)
Walk to digest lunch
Strolling through streets with tall trees and European vibes.
free
Tips: Great for enjoying the European-style architecture and atmosphere.
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
HKRI Taikoo Hui
not mentioned
Shopping mall featuring the iconic Louis Vuitton boat installation.
variable
Tips: Be careful of strangers offering to take photos of you.
16:00
1 hour
4
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Located near Taikoo Hui
Largest Starbucks Reserve in Shanghai with factory-style setup.
moderate
Tips: Great place to see coffee bean processing on site.
Food Recommendations:
- Coffee
evening
2 hours
5
Peking Chamber (四季民福烤鸭店)
not mentioned
Famous roast duck restaurant with high demand.
not mentioned
Tips: Get a queue ticket 2-3 hours in advance if you want to have dinner here.
Food Recommendations:
- Roast Tender Duck
- Mixed Bean Sprouts
- Grilled Lamb
- Stir-fried Wagyu
- Homemade Stone-Milled Tofu
- Stewed Assorted Treasure Seafood
night
1.5 hours
6
Zhangyuan & The Bund
Walking tour
Night walk enjoying Christmas lights and the skyline view.
free
Tips: Visit Zhangyuan for a European Christmas market atmosphere.
Day 2: Local breakfast, historic architecture, pastries, and fine Italian dining.
not mentioned
Sunny but cold
morning
1 hour
1
Lai Lai Xiao Long (莱莱小笼)
not mentioned
Popular local spot for authentic Xiao Long Bao.
affordable
Tips: Arrive before 10am to avoid long queues; turnover is fast.
Food Recommendations:
- Crab Roe Xiao Long Bao
- Little Pork Wonton
- Fried Pork Chop
- Matsutake Xiao Long
morning
2 hours
2
Rockbund & Shopping
Walking around the area
Shopping at Songmont and Green Train, admiring architecture.
variable
Tips: Great area for photography due to beautiful architecture.
Food Recommendations:
- Salad
- French Toast
afternoon
1 hour
3
The Bund
not mentioned
Daytime sightseeing of the iconic Shanghai skyline.
free
Tips: Visit during the day for a clear view of the towers.
afternoon
1 hour
4
BUTTERFUL & CREAMOROUS
not mentioned
Popular bakery for afternoon tea and pastries.
moderate
Tips: Many choices available, good for a snack break.
Food Recommendations:
- Pistachio Mille Feuille
- Chocolate Bomb
evening
2.5 hours
5
Mercato by Jean-Georges
not mentioned
Upscale Italian dining with a view of the Bund.
998 RMB per set
Tips: Make a reservation in advance; visit the rooftop bar for views.
Food Recommendations:
- Black Truffle Pizza
- Wood oven roasted Lobster
- Australian A7 Wagyu Beef
- Dark Chocolate and Hazelnut Mousse Cake
- Burrata
Day 1: Michelin-star Shanghainese lunch followed by shopping and iconic night views.
not mentioned
Sunny and pleasant
morning
2 hours
1
Ren He Guan (人和館)
not mentioned
Michelin one-star restaurant famous for authentic Shanghai cuisine.
not mentioned
Tips: Queue online using Dianping app; wait times can be up to 2 hours.
Food Recommendations:
- Shanghai Smoked Fish
- Drunken Crab
- Dongpo Pork
- Crab Roe Rice
- Scallion Oil Noodle
- Crab Roe Pan-fried Bun
- Peanut Shaved Ice
afternoon
1 hour
2
Jianguo Road (West)
Walk to digest lunch
Strolling through streets with tall trees and European vibes.
free
Tips: Great for enjoying the European-style architecture and atmosphere.
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
HKRI Taikoo Hui
not mentioned
Shopping mall featuring the iconic Louis Vuitton boat installation.
variable
Tips: Be careful of strangers offering to take photos of you.
16:00
1 hour
4
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Located near Taikoo Hui
Largest Starbucks Reserve in Shanghai with factory-style setup.
moderate
Tips: Great place to see coffee bean processing on site.
Food Recommendations:
- Coffee
evening
2 hours
5
Peking Chamber (四季民福烤鸭店)
not mentioned
Famous roast duck restaurant with high demand.
not mentioned
Tips: Get a queue ticket 2-3 hours in advance if you want to have dinner here.
Food Recommendations:
- Roast Tender Duck
- Mixed Bean Sprouts
- Grilled Lamb
- Stir-fried Wagyu
- Homemade Stone-Milled Tofu
- Stewed Assorted Treasure Seafood
night
1.5 hours
6
Zhangyuan & The Bund
Walking tour
Night walk enjoying Christmas lights and the skyline view.
free
Tips: Visit Zhangyuan for a European Christmas market atmosphere.
Day 2: Local breakfast, historic architecture, pastries, and fine Italian dining.
not mentioned
Sunny but cold
morning
1 hour
1
Lai Lai Xiao Long (莱莱小笼)
not mentioned
Popular local spot for authentic Xiao Long Bao.
affordable
Tips: Arrive before 10am to avoid long queues; turnover is fast.
Food Recommendations:
- Crab Roe Xiao Long Bao
- Little Pork Wonton
- Fried Pork Chop
- Matsutake Xiao Long
morning
2 hours
2
Rockbund & Shopping
Walking around the area
Shopping at Songmont and Green Train, admiring architecture.
variable
Tips: Great area for photography due to beautiful architecture.
Food Recommendations:
- Salad
- French Toast
afternoon
1 hour
3
The Bund
not mentioned
Daytime sightseeing of the iconic Shanghai skyline.
free
Tips: Visit during the day for a clear view of the towers.
afternoon
1 hour
4
BUTTERFUL & CREAMOROUS
not mentioned
Popular bakery for afternoon tea and pastries.
moderate
Tips: Many choices available, good for a snack break.
Food Recommendations:
- Pistachio Mille Feuille
- Chocolate Bomb
evening
2.5 hours
5
Mercato by Jean-Georges
not mentioned
Upscale Italian dining with a view of the Bund.
998 RMB per set
Tips: Make a reservation in advance; visit the rooftop bar for views.
Food Recommendations:
- Black Truffle Pizza
- Wood oven roasted Lobster
- Australian A7 Wagyu Beef
- Dark Chocolate and Hazelnut Mousse Cake
- Burrata
