Day 1: A layover itinerary exploring Shanghai's iconic food, shopping streets, and skyline views.
not mentioned
Sunny with clear blue skies
morning
1-2 hours
1
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Maglev takes 8 mins to Longyang Rd; Metro Line 2 takes 60-70 mins to city center; Taxi takes 40-60 mins.
Complete immigration and store luggage to begin the layover.
Maglev ~¥50, Metro ¥6-¥10, Taxi ¥150-¥250
Tips: Citizens from 55 countries can use the 24/144-hour visa-free transit policy.
lunch
1 hour
2
Jia Jia Tang Bao
Located in the city center
Famous local restaurant serving authentic Shanghai dumplings and noodles.
not mentioned
Tips: Add a splash of vinegar to the crab roe noodles to enhance the flavor.
Food Recommendations:
- Crab roe noodles
- Xiaolongbao
- Pork cutlet noodles
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Walkable from central areas
Shanghai's premier shopping street featuring flagship stores and street food.
Free to walk
Tips: Visit flagship stores like M&M's World, Pop Mart, and Top Toy.
Food Recommendations:
- Mango
- Ingot dumplings
- Rice cakes
- Oysters
late afternoon
1 hour
4
The Bund
Walk from Nanjing Road
Historic waterfront area offering iconic views of the Lujiazui skyline.
Free
Tips: Great spot for photos of the Peace Hotel and Oriental Pearl Tower.
late afternoon
30 minutes
5
The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel
Connects the west bank to Pudong
A playful, futuristic tunnel ride connecting the Bund to Lujiazui.
not mentioned
Tips: Offers a visual light show experience rather than a standard crossing.
evening
1 hour
6
Lujiazui
Exit from the sightseeing tunnel
Financial district known for its cluster of futuristic skyscrapers.
Free to explore
Tips: Home to the Disney Store and Shanghai Tower.
evening
1.5 hours
7
Yuyuan (Yu Garden) Bazaar
Short ride from Lujiazui or Bund
Traditional market area with Jiangnan architecture, shops, and snacks.
Free to enter bazaar
Tips: Popular location for Hanfu photoshoots.
Food Recommendations:
- Boba milk tea
- Mango pomelo sago
Day 1: A layover itinerary exploring Shanghai's iconic food, shopping streets, and skyline views.
not mentioned
Sunny with clear blue skies
morning
1-2 hours
1
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Maglev takes 8 mins to Longyang Rd; Metro Line 2 takes 60-70 mins to city center; Taxi takes 40-60 mins.
Complete immigration and store luggage to begin the layover.
Maglev ~¥50, Metro ¥6-¥10, Taxi ¥150-¥250
Tips: Citizens from 55 countries can use the 24/144-hour visa-free transit policy.
lunch
1 hour
2
Jia Jia Tang Bao
Located in the city center
Famous local restaurant serving authentic Shanghai dumplings and noodles.
not mentioned
Tips: Add a splash of vinegar to the crab roe noodles to enhance the flavor.
Food Recommendations:
- Crab roe noodles
- Xiaolongbao
- Pork cutlet noodles
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Walkable from central areas
Shanghai's premier shopping street featuring flagship stores and street food.
Free to walk
Tips: Visit flagship stores like M&M's World, Pop Mart, and Top Toy.
Food Recommendations:
- Mango
- Ingot dumplings
- Rice cakes
- Oysters
late afternoon
1 hour
4
The Bund
Walk from Nanjing Road
Historic waterfront area offering iconic views of the Lujiazui skyline.
Free
Tips: Great spot for photos of the Peace Hotel and Oriental Pearl Tower.
late afternoon
30 minutes
5
The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel
Connects the west bank to Pudong
A playful, futuristic tunnel ride connecting the Bund to Lujiazui.
not mentioned
Tips: Offers a visual light show experience rather than a standard crossing.
evening
1 hour
6
Lujiazui
Exit from the sightseeing tunnel
Financial district known for its cluster of futuristic skyscrapers.
Free to explore
Tips: Home to the Disney Store and Shanghai Tower.
evening
1.5 hours
7
Yuyuan (Yu Garden) Bazaar
Short ride from Lujiazui or Bund
Traditional market area with Jiangnan architecture, shops, and snacks.
Free to enter bazaar
Tips: Popular location for Hanfu photoshoots.
Food Recommendations:
- Boba milk tea
- Mango pomelo sago
