Day 1: Explore historic alleys, French Concession architecture, classic gardens, and the iconic skyline.
not mentioned
Sunny and warm
morning
1-2 hours
1
Tianzifang
Take Line 9 to Dapuqiao Station, 1 minute walk.
Traditional Shikumen residential area turned artsy tourist district.
Free entry
Tips: Scan yellow boxes for power bank rentals if needed.
morning
30 minutes
2
Wukang Building
Take Line 10 or 11 to Jiaotong University, 6 minute walk.
Iconic flatiron building in the former French Concession.
Free
Tips: Very busy with tourists taking photos.
morning
1 hour
3
Anfu Road
Walk from Wukang Road.
Trendy street with unique boutique shops and photo spots.
High (boutique prices)
Tips: Popular with young people and photographers.
afternoon
1.5 hours
4
Yu Garden (Yu Yuan)
Take Line 10 or 14 to Yuyuan Garden, 8 minute walk.
Classical Southern Chinese garden dating back to 1559.
40 RMB for garden
Tips: Bring your ID to purchase tickets. Surrounding area is free.
afternoon
1 hour
5
People's Park
Take Line 1, 2, or 8 to People's Square.
Central park famous for its weekend marriage market.
Free
Tips: Best time to visit the marriage market is on weekends.
evening
2 hours
6
East Nanjing Road & The Bund
Walk from People's Square or take street train.
Famous shopping street leading to the historic waterfront promenade.
10 RMB for street train
Tips: Street train is 10 RMB per person for a one-way trip.
evening
1 hour
7
Lujiazui (via Ferry)
Take the ferry across Huangpu River.
Financial district with skyscrapers like Shanghai Tower.
2 RMB
Tips: Ferry is a cheap alternative to the sightseeing tunnel (50 RMB).
Day 2: Visit ancient temples, riverside art districts, and relax in parks.
not mentioned
Sunny with clouds
morning
1.5 hours
1
Longhua Temple
Take Line 11 or 12 to Longhua, 2 minute walk.
Shanghai's oldest temple, dating back to 242 AD.
Small fee for incense
Tips: Historic religious site, good for culture.
afternoon
2 hours
2
West Bund
Take Line 11 to Longyao Road, 2 minute walk to Gate M.
Riverside area with museums, malls, and picnic spots.
Free
Tips: Great for picnics in spring and autumn.
afternoon
2 hours
3
Century Park
Take Line 2 to Century Park or Line 18 to Yingchun Road.
Largest urban park in Shanghai, peaceful with lakes.
Free
Tips: Often very quiet, good for escaping the crowds.
Day 1: Explore historic alleys, French Concession architecture, classic gardens, and the iconic skyline.
not mentioned
Sunny and warm
morning
1-2 hours
1
Tianzifang
Take Line 9 to Dapuqiao Station, 1 minute walk.
Traditional Shikumen residential area turned artsy tourist district.
Free entry
Tips: Scan yellow boxes for power bank rentals if needed.
morning
30 minutes
2
Wukang Building
Take Line 10 or 11 to Jiaotong University, 6 minute walk.
Iconic flatiron building in the former French Concession.
Free
Tips: Very busy with tourists taking photos.
morning
1 hour
3
Anfu Road
Walk from Wukang Road.
Trendy street with unique boutique shops and photo spots.
High (boutique prices)
Tips: Popular with young people and photographers.
afternoon
1.5 hours
4
Yu Garden (Yu Yuan)
Take Line 10 or 14 to Yuyuan Garden, 8 minute walk.
Classical Southern Chinese garden dating back to 1559.
40 RMB for garden
Tips: Bring your ID to purchase tickets. Surrounding area is free.
afternoon
1 hour
5
People's Park
Take Line 1, 2, or 8 to People's Square.
Central park famous for its weekend marriage market.
Free
Tips: Best time to visit the marriage market is on weekends.
evening
2 hours
6
East Nanjing Road & The Bund
Walk from People's Square or take street train.
Famous shopping street leading to the historic waterfront promenade.
10 RMB for street train
Tips: Street train is 10 RMB per person for a one-way trip.
evening
1 hour
7
Lujiazui (via Ferry)
Take the ferry across Huangpu River.
Financial district with skyscrapers like Shanghai Tower.
2 RMB
Tips: Ferry is a cheap alternative to the sightseeing tunnel (50 RMB).
Day 2: Visit ancient temples, riverside art districts, and relax in parks.
not mentioned
Sunny with clouds
morning
1.5 hours
1
Longhua Temple
Take Line 11 or 12 to Longhua, 2 minute walk.
Shanghai's oldest temple, dating back to 242 AD.
Small fee for incense
Tips: Historic religious site, good for culture.
afternoon
2 hours
2
West Bund
Take Line 11 to Longyao Road, 2 minute walk to Gate M.
Riverside area with museums, malls, and picnic spots.
Free
Tips: Great for picnics in spring and autumn.
afternoon
2 hours
3
Century Park
Take Line 2 to Century Park or Line 18 to Yingchun Road.
Largest urban park in Shanghai, peaceful with lakes.
Free
Tips: Often very quiet, good for escaping the crowds.
