Day 1: Exploring historic gardens, walking the iconic waterfront, and enjoying an Italian lunch.
not mentioned
Sunny and hot
morning
2 hours
1
Yu Garden
Located in the heart of Shanghai's old town
Historic garden built in the Ming Dynasty over 450 years ago.
Free entrance mentioned
Tips: Great for tourists on a budget to reconnect with Shanghai's history.
Food Recommendations:
- Soup dumplings
- Nanxiang Steamed Buns
11:00
1 hour
2
The Bund
Walk along the river after visiting Yu Garden
Famous waterfront area featuring iconic skyline views.
Free
Tips: Visit during the day for a peaceful experience; nights are incredibly busy.
13:00
1.5 hours
3
Lunch at Il Teatro
Take the metro to Xintiandi station
Solo lunch at an Italian restaurant in the Xintiandi area.
not mentioned
Tips: They have a great lunch menu on weekdays.
Food Recommendations:
- Pizza
- Focaccia bread
- Coke
Day 2: Riverside picnic, silver ring making workshop, and dinner with skyline views.
not mentioned
Hot and sunny
afternoon
3 hours
1
Picnic at West Bund
Located along the Huangpu River
Relaxing picnic on the grass by the river with friends.
Low (picnic cost)
Tips: A quiet spot on weekdays, perfect for a girls' day out.
Food Recommendations:
- Cheese and crisp sandwich
- Fig jam
- Grapes
late afternoon
2 hours
2
Silver Ring Making at Miss Su's
Took metro after picnic
DIY workshop to create handmade silver rings.
140 RMB per person
Tips: Look for deals on the Dianping app.
evening
2 hours
3
Dinner at Chili's Lujiazui
Located on the Pudong side of the river
Dinner and drinks with a stunning view of the Puxi skyline.
not mentioned
Tips: Come to this side of the river for fewer crowds and breathtaking night views.
Food Recommendations:
- Margaritas
- Fajitas
- Molten chocolate cake
Day 3: Camping and relaxing at a scenic park on the city outskirts.
not mentioned
Sunny
daytime
4 hours
1
Camping at Shanghai Fish
Located at the far end of Shanghai
Setting up a tent and enjoying nature at a large park.
Free (park entry)
Tips: Great place for camping; tents can be set up on the grass.
Day 1: Exploring historic gardens, walking the iconic waterfront, and enjoying an Italian lunch.
not mentioned
Sunny and hot
morning
2 hours
1
Yu Garden
Located in the heart of Shanghai's old town
Historic garden built in the Ming Dynasty over 450 years ago.
Free entrance mentioned
Tips: Great for tourists on a budget to reconnect with Shanghai's history.
Food Recommendations:
- Soup dumplings
- Nanxiang Steamed Buns
11:00
1 hour
2
The Bund
Walk along the river after visiting Yu Garden
Famous waterfront area featuring iconic skyline views.
Free
Tips: Visit during the day for a peaceful experience; nights are incredibly busy.
13:00
1.5 hours
3
Lunch at Il Teatro
Take the metro to Xintiandi station
Solo lunch at an Italian restaurant in the Xintiandi area.
not mentioned
Tips: They have a great lunch menu on weekdays.
Food Recommendations:
- Pizza
- Focaccia bread
- Coke
Day 2: Riverside picnic, silver ring making workshop, and dinner with skyline views.
not mentioned
Hot and sunny
afternoon
3 hours
1
Picnic at West Bund
Located along the Huangpu River
Relaxing picnic on the grass by the river with friends.
Low (picnic cost)
Tips: A quiet spot on weekdays, perfect for a girls' day out.
Food Recommendations:
- Cheese and crisp sandwich
- Fig jam
- Grapes
late afternoon
2 hours
2
Silver Ring Making at Miss Su's
Took metro after picnic
DIY workshop to create handmade silver rings.
140 RMB per person
Tips: Look for deals on the Dianping app.
evening
2 hours
3
Dinner at Chili's Lujiazui
Located on the Pudong side of the river
Dinner and drinks with a stunning view of the Puxi skyline.
not mentioned
Tips: Come to this side of the river for fewer crowds and breathtaking night views.
Food Recommendations:
- Margaritas
- Fajitas
- Molten chocolate cake
Day 3: Camping and relaxing at a scenic park on the city outskirts.
not mentioned
Sunny
daytime
4 hours
1
Camping at Shanghai Fish
Located at the far end of Shanghai
Setting up a tent and enjoying nature at a large park.
Free (park entry)
Tips: Great place for camping; tents can be set up on the grass.
