Day 1: A fast-paced layover exploring The Bund, Old Town food, and Lujiazui skyline.
not mentioned
Cloudy and overcast
07:00
1 hour
1
Maglev Train to City Center
Take Maglev from PVG to Longyang Road, then transfer to Metro Line 2.
High-speed train transfer from airport to city center.
Luggage storage: £3; Maglev ticket: ~£8.25 per person
Tips: Store luggage at airport; use Klook for Maglev discounts.
08:00
1 hour
2
The Bund (Waitan)
Take Metro Line 2 to East Nanjing Road and walk 10 mins.
Walk along the promenade viewing colonial architecture and skyline.
Free
Tips: Visit in the morning for fewer crowds.
09:30
2.5 hours
3
Yuyuan Garden Bazaar
Walk approx 20 mins from The Bund or take Metro Line 10.
Explore traditional architecture, souvenir shopping, and local snacks.
Tanghulu: £1; Chocolate Beer: £1.90
Tips: The bazaar is free to enter, but the Garden requires a ticket.
Food Recommendations:
- Shengjian bao
- Xiaolongbao
- Tanghulu
- Chocolate Beer
12:30
30 minutes
4
Lujiazui Skyline View
Take Metro Line 2 to Lujiazui Station.
View major skyscrapers like Oriental Pearl and Shanghai Tower.
Free
Tips: Great spot for photos of modern skyscrapers.
Day 1: A fast-paced layover exploring The Bund, Old Town food, and Lujiazui skyline.
not mentioned
Cloudy and overcast
07:00
1 hour
1
Maglev Train to City Center
Take Maglev from PVG to Longyang Road, then transfer to Metro Line 2.
High-speed train transfer from airport to city center.
Luggage storage: £3; Maglev ticket: ~£8.25 per person
Tips: Store luggage at airport; use Klook for Maglev discounts.
08:00
1 hour
2
The Bund (Waitan)
Take Metro Line 2 to East Nanjing Road and walk 10 mins.
Walk along the promenade viewing colonial architecture and skyline.
Free
Tips: Visit in the morning for fewer crowds.
09:30
2.5 hours
3
Yuyuan Garden Bazaar
Walk approx 20 mins from The Bund or take Metro Line 10.
Explore traditional architecture, souvenir shopping, and local snacks.
Tanghulu: £1; Chocolate Beer: £1.90
Tips: The bazaar is free to enter, but the Garden requires a ticket.
Food Recommendations:
- Shengjian bao
- Xiaolongbao
- Tanghulu
- Chocolate Beer
12:30
30 minutes
4
Lujiazui Skyline View
Take Metro Line 2 to Lujiazui Station.
View major skyscrapers like Oriental Pearl and Shanghai Tower.
Free
Tips: Great spot for photos of modern skyscrapers.
