Day 1: Experience local breakfast culture, historic gardens, and modern shopping districts.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
1 hour
1
Local Market Breakfast
Private driver booked through tour company
Exploring a local market and trying authentic street food breakfast.
7 CNY per item
Tips: Great for trying authentic local flavors like savory crepes.
Food Recommendations:
- Shandong Pancake
- Fried Onion Pancake
late morning
1.5 hours
2
Yu Yuen Garden
Short drive from the market area
A peaceful Ming Dynasty garden with traditional architecture and ponds.
not mentioned
Tips: A tranquil escape from the busy city streets.
lunch
1 hour
3
Old City Food Exploration
Located immediately outside Yu Yuen Garden
Sampling pastries and snacks in the busy area outside Yu Garden.
not mentioned
Tips: Lu Bo Lang is famous for pastries.
Food Recommendations:
- Rose Pastry
- Sesame Dumpling
- Steamed Buns
afternoon
2 hours
4
Xintiandi
Drive to the French Concession area
A trendy, upscale shopping and dining area blending old and new.
High-end
Tips: Great place for coffee (Peet's Coffee) and window shopping.
Food Recommendations:
- Flat White Coffee
- Japanese BBQ
- Sushi
Day 2: Explore the French Concession, artsy alleyways, and the iconic Bund.
not mentioned
Cold, especially in the evening
morning
1.5 hours
1
French Concession Walk
Start the day in the French Concession
Walking through historic tree-lined streets with colonial architecture.
not mentioned
Tips: Stop at Metal Hands for a good coffee.
Food Recommendations:
- Latte
late morning
1 hour
2
Tianzifang
Located within the French Concession area
A maze of alleyways filled with arts, crafts, and boutiques.
not mentioned
Tips: Touristy but worth seeing for the unique shops and atmosphere.
lunch
1 hour
3
Lunch at Sue Dimsum
Nearby dining option
Enjoying Shanghai-style dumplings and noodles.
not mentioned
Tips: Try the vegetarian dumplings with mushroom and bok choy.
Food Recommendations:
- Vegetarian Dumplings
- Green Noodles
- Shrimp Noodles
afternoon
1.5 hours
4
Nanjing Road
Drive to the city center
Walking down Shanghai's premier 5km-long shopping street.
Varies
Tips: Visit the M&M store for a touristy treat.
Food Recommendations:
- M&Ms
18:00
1 hour
5
The Bund
Walk from Nanjing Road towards the river
Viewing the colonial buildings and futuristic skyline by the river.
Free
Tips: Best visited after dark to see the lights; can be very cold and crowded.
Day 1: Experience local breakfast culture, historic gardens, and modern shopping districts.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
1 hour
1
Local Market Breakfast
Private driver booked through tour company
Exploring a local market and trying authentic street food breakfast.
7 CNY per item
Tips: Great for trying authentic local flavors like savory crepes.
Food Recommendations:
- Shandong Pancake
- Fried Onion Pancake
late morning
1.5 hours
2
Yu Yuen Garden
Short drive from the market area
A peaceful Ming Dynasty garden with traditional architecture and ponds.
not mentioned
Tips: A tranquil escape from the busy city streets.
lunch
1 hour
3
Old City Food Exploration
Located immediately outside Yu Yuen Garden
Sampling pastries and snacks in the busy area outside Yu Garden.
not mentioned
Tips: Lu Bo Lang is famous for pastries.
Food Recommendations:
- Rose Pastry
- Sesame Dumpling
- Steamed Buns
afternoon
2 hours
4
Xintiandi
Drive to the French Concession area
A trendy, upscale shopping and dining area blending old and new.
High-end
Tips: Great place for coffee (Peet's Coffee) and window shopping.
Food Recommendations:
- Flat White Coffee
- Japanese BBQ
- Sushi
Day 2: Explore the French Concession, artsy alleyways, and the iconic Bund.
not mentioned
Cold, especially in the evening
morning
1.5 hours
1
French Concession Walk
Start the day in the French Concession
Walking through historic tree-lined streets with colonial architecture.
not mentioned
Tips: Stop at Metal Hands for a good coffee.
Food Recommendations:
- Latte
late morning
1 hour
2
Tianzifang
Located within the French Concession area
A maze of alleyways filled with arts, crafts, and boutiques.
not mentioned
Tips: Touristy but worth seeing for the unique shops and atmosphere.
lunch
1 hour
3
Lunch at Sue Dimsum
Nearby dining option
Enjoying Shanghai-style dumplings and noodles.
not mentioned
Tips: Try the vegetarian dumplings with mushroom and bok choy.
Food Recommendations:
- Vegetarian Dumplings
- Green Noodles
- Shrimp Noodles
afternoon
1.5 hours
4
Nanjing Road
Drive to the city center
Walking down Shanghai's premier 5km-long shopping street.
Varies
Tips: Visit the M&M store for a touristy treat.
Food Recommendations:
- M&Ms
18:00
1 hour
5
The Bund
Walk from Nanjing Road towards the river
Viewing the colonial buildings and futuristic skyline by the river.
Free
Tips: Best visited after dark to see the lights; can be very cold and crowded.
