Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, family lunch, and relaxing evening at hotel.
2026 - 01 - 03
Cold
morning
1 hour
1
Arrival at Shanghai Railway Station
Convenient public transportation infrastructure.
Arriving via high-speed train from Beijing.
not mentioned
Tips: Prepare for cold weather if visiting in winter.
Food Recommendations:
- Dan bing
afternoon
3 hours
2
Family Lunch
not mentioned
Large family gathering lunch with extended family.
not mentioned
Tips: Lunches at formal events can run late.
evening
All night
3
Hotel Relaxation & Food Delivery
Hotel robot delivers food to room.
Resting at hotel due to cold weather, ordering takeout.
not mentioned
Tips: Food delivery apps are very convenient.
Food Recommendations:
- More Yogurt
- Noodles
- Fried Rice
Day 2: Shopping and cafe hopping on Anfu Road and Nanjing Road.
2026 - 01 - 04
Cold
morning
30 minutes
1
Wukang Mansion
Take subway to Jiangpu Park station area.
Iconic historic building, great for photos.
Free
Tips: Popular photo spot.
morning
1 hour
2
Apoli Itabakery
Located on Anfu Road.
Popular bakery on Anfu Road with unique pastries.
10 USD
Tips: Highly recommended for sesame cake.
Food Recommendations:
- Black Sesame Cake
- Pistachio Bun
- Chicken Sandwich
afternoon
3 hours
3
Anfu Road Shopping
Walk along the street.
Shopping at trendy stores like To Summer, Harmay, Brandy Melville.
Varies
Tips: Brandy Melville has two stories and is huge.
evening
2 hours
4
Nanjing Road & Pop Mart
Drive to Nanjing Road.
Shopping at Pop Mart global flagship store.
Varies
Tips: Great for buying blind box figurines.
evening
1 hour
5
Shanghai Food Court
Located near shopping area.
Trying local snacks at a food court.
Low
Tips: Some items might be overpriced.
Food Recommendations:
- Scallion Pancakes
- Steamed Buns
Day 3: Shopping for fashion and lifestyle items on Huaihai Road.
2026 - 01 - 05
Cold
afternoon
4 hours
1
Huaihai Road Shopping
Exit at Middle Huaihai Road station.
Visiting Masonprince, Muji, and Gentle Monster.
Varies
Tips: Masonprince store has cool interior design.
Food Recommendations:
- Strawberry Pistachio Yogurt
Day 4: Food tour at Yuyuan Garden and night view of Pearl Tower.
2026 - 01 - 06
not mentioned
evening
1.5 hours
1
Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant
Take Line 10 to Yuyuan Garden.
Famous restaurant for Xiaolongbao in Yuyuan Garden.
Moderate
Tips: Try the crab flavor Xiaolongbao.
Food Recommendations:
- Crab Xiaolongbao
- Fish Ball Soup
evening
30 minutes
2
Yuyuan Garden Street Food
Walk around the garden area.
Buying traditional snacks like Tanghulu.
Low
Tips: Hawthorn Tanghulu balances sweetness well.
Food Recommendations:
- Hawthorn Tanghulu
night
30 minutes
3
Oriental Pearl Tower
View from the bund or nearby.
Viewing the illuminated tower at night.
Free (for viewing)
Tips: Beautiful night view.
Day 5: Last minute beauty treatment and departure from Shanghai.
2026 - 01 - 07
not mentioned
morning
2 hours
1
Nail Salon
not mentioned
Getting a manicure before leaving.
Low
Tips: Much cheaper than in the US.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Pudong International Airport
Travel to airport.
Departure and quick meal before flight.
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive early for international flights.
Food Recommendations:
- Shake Shack Burger
Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, family lunch, and relaxing evening at hotel.
2026 - 01 - 03
Cold
morning
1 hour
1
Arrival at Shanghai Railway Station
Convenient public transportation infrastructure.
Arriving via high-speed train from Beijing.
not mentioned
Tips: Prepare for cold weather if visiting in winter.
Food Recommendations:
- Dan bing
afternoon
3 hours
2
Family Lunch
not mentioned
Large family gathering lunch with extended family.
not mentioned
Tips: Lunches at formal events can run late.
evening
All night
3
Hotel Relaxation & Food Delivery
Hotel robot delivers food to room.
Resting at hotel due to cold weather, ordering takeout.
not mentioned
Tips: Food delivery apps are very convenient.
Food Recommendations:
- More Yogurt
- Noodles
- Fried Rice
Day 2: Shopping and cafe hopping on Anfu Road and Nanjing Road.
2026 - 01 - 04
Cold
morning
30 minutes
1
Wukang Mansion
Take subway to Jiangpu Park station area.
Iconic historic building, great for photos.
Free
Tips: Popular photo spot.
morning
1 hour
2
Apoli Itabakery
Located on Anfu Road.
Popular bakery on Anfu Road with unique pastries.
10 USD
Tips: Highly recommended for sesame cake.
Food Recommendations:
- Black Sesame Cake
- Pistachio Bun
- Chicken Sandwich
afternoon
3 hours
3
Anfu Road Shopping
Walk along the street.
Shopping at trendy stores like To Summer, Harmay, Brandy Melville.
Varies
Tips: Brandy Melville has two stories and is huge.
evening
2 hours
4
Nanjing Road & Pop Mart
Drive to Nanjing Road.
Shopping at Pop Mart global flagship store.
Varies
Tips: Great for buying blind box figurines.
evening
1 hour
5
Shanghai Food Court
Located near shopping area.
Trying local snacks at a food court.
Low
Tips: Some items might be overpriced.
Food Recommendations:
- Scallion Pancakes
- Steamed Buns
Day 3: Shopping for fashion and lifestyle items on Huaihai Road.
2026 - 01 - 05
Cold
afternoon
4 hours
1
Huaihai Road Shopping
Exit at Middle Huaihai Road station.
Visiting Masonprince, Muji, and Gentle Monster.
Varies
Tips: Masonprince store has cool interior design.
Food Recommendations:
- Strawberry Pistachio Yogurt
Day 4: Food tour at Yuyuan Garden and night view of Pearl Tower.
2026 - 01 - 06
not mentioned
evening
1.5 hours
1
Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant
Take Line 10 to Yuyuan Garden.
Famous restaurant for Xiaolongbao in Yuyuan Garden.
Moderate
Tips: Try the crab flavor Xiaolongbao.
Food Recommendations:
- Crab Xiaolongbao
- Fish Ball Soup
evening
30 minutes
2
Yuyuan Garden Street Food
Walk around the garden area.
Buying traditional snacks like Tanghulu.
Low
Tips: Hawthorn Tanghulu balances sweetness well.
Food Recommendations:
- Hawthorn Tanghulu
night
30 minutes
3
Oriental Pearl Tower
View from the bund or nearby.
Viewing the illuminated tower at night.
Free (for viewing)
Tips: Beautiful night view.
Day 5: Last minute beauty treatment and departure from Shanghai.
2026 - 01 - 07
not mentioned
morning
2 hours
1
Nail Salon
not mentioned
Getting a manicure before leaving.
Low
Tips: Much cheaper than in the US.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Pudong International Airport
Travel to airport.
Departure and quick meal before flight.
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive early for international flights.
Food Recommendations:
- Shake Shack Burger
