Day 1: Explore classic shopping streets, modern skyscrapers, and evening waterfront lights.
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Morning
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Nanjing Road
Take a trolley down the long street.
Premier shopping and walking street in Shanghai.
Trolley: 5 Yuan per person.
Tips: Visit in the morning to see locals practicing Tai Chi.
Afternoon
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Pudong Observation Decks
Use elevated walkways between buildings.
Visit skyscrapers for panoramic city views.
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Tips: Choose from Shanghai Tower, Jin Mao Tower, or SWFC.
Late Afternoon
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Ritz Carlton Patio Bar
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Rooftop bar with views of the Pearl Tower.
Minimum spend ~$400 CAD per couple. Drinks start ~$30 USD.
Tips: Great alternative to observation decks for a view.
Evening
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The Bund
Take Line 2.
Historic waterfront with a spectacular light show.
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Tips: Best viewed at night for the impressive light show.
Day 2: Discover ancient gardens, restored temples, and historic, quiet neighborhoods.
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Morning
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Yu Gardens
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Ming Dynasty masterpiece garden with traditional architecture.
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Tips: Closed on Mondays. Try Yang's Dumplings nearby.
Food Recommendations:
- Dumplings
Afternoon
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2
Jing'an Temple
Take Metro Line 2 or 7.
Impressive restored Buddhist temple in the city.
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Tips: Houses the largest sitting jade Buddha in China.
Evening
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French Concession & Tianzifang
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Quiet district with cafes, boutiques, and narrow alleys.
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Tips: Great place to escape the chaotic city.
Anytime
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Hop-on Hop-off Bus
Hop-on hop-off tour bus.
Convenient city tour bus for major sights.
100 Yuan for 24 hours.
Tips: Best way to get around if feeling overwhelmed.
Day 1: Explore classic shopping streets, modern skyscrapers, and evening waterfront lights.
not mentioned
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Morning
not mentioned
1
Nanjing Road
Take a trolley down the long street.
Premier shopping and walking street in Shanghai.
Trolley: 5 Yuan per person.
Tips: Visit in the morning to see locals practicing Tai Chi.
Afternoon
not mentioned
2
Pudong Observation Decks
Use elevated walkways between buildings.
Visit skyscrapers for panoramic city views.
not mentioned
Tips: Choose from Shanghai Tower, Jin Mao Tower, or SWFC.
Late Afternoon
not mentioned
3
Ritz Carlton Patio Bar
not mentioned
Rooftop bar with views of the Pearl Tower.
Minimum spend ~$400 CAD per couple. Drinks start ~$30 USD.
Tips: Great alternative to observation decks for a view.
Evening
not mentioned
4
The Bund
Take Line 2.
Historic waterfront with a spectacular light show.
not mentioned
Tips: Best viewed at night for the impressive light show.
Day 2: Discover ancient gardens, restored temples, and historic, quiet neighborhoods.
not mentioned
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Morning
not mentioned
1
Yu Gardens
not mentioned
Ming Dynasty masterpiece garden with traditional architecture.
not mentioned
Tips: Closed on Mondays. Try Yang's Dumplings nearby.
Food Recommendations:
- Dumplings
Afternoon
not mentioned
2
Jing'an Temple
Take Metro Line 2 or 7.
Impressive restored Buddhist temple in the city.
not mentioned
Tips: Houses the largest sitting jade Buddha in China.
Evening
not mentioned
3
French Concession & Tianzifang
not mentioned
Quiet district with cafes, boutiques, and narrow alleys.
not mentioned
Tips: Great place to escape the chaotic city.
Anytime
not mentioned
4
Hop-on Hop-off Bus
Hop-on hop-off tour bus.
Convenient city tour bus for major sights.
100 Yuan for 24 hours.
Tips: Best way to get around if feeling overwhelmed.
