Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, late night exploration and settling in.
not mentioned
not mentioned
night
30 minutes
1
The Bund Finance Center
Walking from the hotel area
Walking around the modern architecture near the Bund.
not mentioned
Tips: Good for night photography of modern buildings.
Food Recommendations:
- Coconut drink
Day 2: Exploring Yuyuan Garden, local breakfast, and nightlife.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
2 hours
1
Yuyuan Garden Area
Walking around the hotel vicinity
Walking through traditional streets with red lanterns.
Free
Tips: Visit early morning to avoid crowds.
Food Recommendations:
- Yogurt
- McDonald's Soy Milk
evening
1.5 hours
2
LongTimeAgo Restaurant
Taxi to the restaurant
Popular BBQ restaurant for lamb skewers.
not mentioned
Tips: They provide cool patches for the heat from the grill.
Food Recommendations:
- Lamb skewers
- Cauliflower
night
2 hours
3
The Perch
Taxi from dinner
Bar with cocktails inspired by different countries.
not mentioned
Tips: Try the country-themed cocktails.
Day 3: Hot pot lunch, shopping for C-beauty, and The Bund.
not mentioned
Sunny
afternoon
2 hours
1
Haidilao Hot Pot
Taxi to the mall
Famous hot pot chain with excellent service.
not mentioned
Tips: You can bring your own milk tea inside.
Food Recommendations:
- Hot pot
- DIY dipping sauce
18:00
1 hour
2
The Bund
Walking along the promenade
Iconic waterfront area with colonial architecture.
Free
Tips: Great for night views of the skyline.
Day 4: Morning run and lunch in the French Concession.
not mentioned
Sunny
afternoon
3 hours
1
French Concession
Taxi to the area
Lunch and strolling in a historic area.
not mentioned
Tips: Great area for walking and architecture.
Food Recommendations:
- Sesame balls
- Lotus root
Day 5: New Year's Eve celebration and street food.
not mentioned
not mentioned
evening
2 hours
1
New Year's Eve Dinner
Taxi to restaurant
Traditional Chinese round-table dinner.
not mentioned
Tips: Sesame balls here are hollow.
Food Recommendations:
- Sesame balls
- Chinese dishes
night
3 hours
2
New Year Countdown
Walked due to traffic
Countdown party to welcome the new year.
not mentioned
Tips: Traffic is heavy on NYE, walking might be faster.
Food Recommendations:
- Jackfruit
Day 6: New Year's Day food tour and tea.
not mentioned
not mentioned
afternoon
30 minutes
1
Ah Da Scallion Pancake
Walking in the city
Famous local street food stall.
Cheap
Tips: Expect a queue.
Food Recommendations:
- Scallion pancake
evening
1.5 hours
2
Bird Hut
Taxi to restaurant
Restaurant specializing in chicken and duck.
not mentioned
Tips: Good for protein-focused meals.
Food Recommendations:
- Roasted duck
- Steamed chicken
Day 7: Day trip to Suzhou to see canals.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
8 hours
1
Suzhou Day Trip
High-speed train from Shanghai
Exploring the 'Venice of the East'.
~$35 for first class train
Tips: Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Food Recommendations:
- Crab noodles
- Bamboo milk tea
- Squirrel fish
Day 8: Last day in Shanghai, savory breakfast and Yunnan dinner.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
1 hour
1
Xiao Tao Yuan
Ordered via Meituan app
Local breakfast spot famous for soy milk.
Cheap
Tips: Try the savory soy milk with youtiao.
Food Recommendations:
- Savory soy milk
- Youtiao
- Sesame ball
evening
2 hours
2
Lost Heaven
Taxi to the Bund area
Famous restaurant serving Yunnan cuisine.
Mid-range
Tips: Book in advance.
Food Recommendations:
- Green onion roasted chicken
- Yunnan dishes
Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, late night exploration and settling in.
not mentioned
not mentioned
night
30 minutes
1
The Bund Finance Center
Walking from the hotel area
Walking around the modern architecture near the Bund.
not mentioned
Tips: Good for night photography of modern buildings.
Food Recommendations:
- Coconut drink
Day 2: Exploring Yuyuan Garden, local breakfast, and nightlife.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
2 hours
1
Yuyuan Garden Area
Walking around the hotel vicinity
Walking through traditional streets with red lanterns.
Free
Tips: Visit early morning to avoid crowds.
Food Recommendations:
- Yogurt
- McDonald's Soy Milk
evening
1.5 hours
2
LongTimeAgo Restaurant
Taxi to the restaurant
Popular BBQ restaurant for lamb skewers.
not mentioned
Tips: They provide cool patches for the heat from the grill.
Food Recommendations:
- Lamb skewers
- Cauliflower
night
2 hours
3
The Perch
Taxi from dinner
Bar with cocktails inspired by different countries.
not mentioned
Tips: Try the country-themed cocktails.
Day 3: Hot pot lunch, shopping for C-beauty, and The Bund.
not mentioned
Sunny
afternoon
2 hours
1
Haidilao Hot Pot
Taxi to the mall
Famous hot pot chain with excellent service.
not mentioned
Tips: You can bring your own milk tea inside.
Food Recommendations:
- Hot pot
- DIY dipping sauce
18:00
1 hour
2
The Bund
Walking along the promenade
Iconic waterfront area with colonial architecture.
Free
Tips: Great for night views of the skyline.
Day 4: Morning run and lunch in the French Concession.
not mentioned
Sunny
afternoon
3 hours
1
French Concession
Taxi to the area
Lunch and strolling in a historic area.
not mentioned
Tips: Great area for walking and architecture.
Food Recommendations:
- Sesame balls
- Lotus root
Day 5: New Year's Eve celebration and street food.
not mentioned
not mentioned
evening
2 hours
1
New Year's Eve Dinner
Taxi to restaurant
Traditional Chinese round-table dinner.
not mentioned
Tips: Sesame balls here are hollow.
Food Recommendations:
- Sesame balls
- Chinese dishes
night
3 hours
2
New Year Countdown
Walked due to traffic
Countdown party to welcome the new year.
not mentioned
Tips: Traffic is heavy on NYE, walking might be faster.
Food Recommendations:
- Jackfruit
Day 6: New Year's Day food tour and tea.
not mentioned
not mentioned
afternoon
30 minutes
1
Ah Da Scallion Pancake
Walking in the city
Famous local street food stall.
Cheap
Tips: Expect a queue.
Food Recommendations:
- Scallion pancake
evening
1.5 hours
2
Bird Hut
Taxi to restaurant
Restaurant specializing in chicken and duck.
not mentioned
Tips: Good for protein-focused meals.
Food Recommendations:
- Roasted duck
- Steamed chicken
Day 7: Day trip to Suzhou to see canals.
not mentioned
Sunny
morning
8 hours
1
Suzhou Day Trip
High-speed train from Shanghai
Exploring the 'Venice of the East'.
~$35 for first class train
Tips: Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Food Recommendations:
- Crab noodles
- Bamboo milk tea
- Squirrel fish
Day 8: Last day in Shanghai, savory breakfast and Yunnan dinner.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
1 hour
1
Xiao Tao Yuan
Ordered via Meituan app
Local breakfast spot famous for soy milk.
Cheap
Tips: Try the savory soy milk with youtiao.
Food Recommendations:
- Savory soy milk
- Youtiao
- Sesame ball
evening
2 hours
2
Lost Heaven
Taxi to the Bund area
Famous restaurant serving Yunnan cuisine.
Mid-range
Tips: Book in advance.
Food Recommendations:
- Green onion roasted chicken
- Yunnan dishes
