Day 1: Classic Shanghai and iconic skyline views
not mentioned
rainy and foggy
morning
2 hours
1
Yuyuan Garden
not mentioned
Classic Chinese garden and bustling bazaar
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive early morning to avoid crowds
afternoon
2 hours
2
Shanghai Museum
not mentioned
Museum detailing Shanghai's city history
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
3
People's Park
not mentioned
Green park in the middle of the city
not mentioned
Tips: Visit on weekends to see the marriage market
late afternoon
2 hours
4
Nanjing Road
Walk along the pedestrian street towards the Bund
Busy pedestrian shopping street
not mentioned
Tips: Best time to visit is between 6 PM and 8 PM
Food Recommendations:
- Soup dumplings
- Barbecue
evening
1.5 hours
5
The Bund
Walk from Nanjing Road
Famous waterfront promenade with skyline views
not mentioned
Tips: Visit at night for the spectacular light show
night
1 hour
6
Night River Cruise
Take a cruise boat along the river
Cruise along the Huangpu River
115-150 RMB for standard, 300-600 RMB for luxury
Tips: A 45-60 minute cruise is considered the best option
Day 2: Temples, skyscrapers, and modern Pudong
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
1.5 hours
1
Jingan Temple
not mentioned
Famous and scenic temple in the city
not mentioned
Tips: Try throwing a coin into the large bronze incense burner
afternoon
15 mins
2
Water Taxi
Take the water taxi across the river to Pudong
Quick and cheap way to cross the river
not mentioned
Tips: Takes about 3 minutes to cross and offers different skyline perspectives
late afternoon
2 hours
3
Shanghai Tower
Walk from the ferry terminal in Pudong
Observation deck in the world's 3rd tallest tower
not mentioned
Tips: Best time to visit the observation deck is around sunset
evening
1.5 hours
4
IFC Mall & Mingzhu Roundabout
Walking distance from Shanghai Tower
Luxury shopping mall and circular pedestrian bridge
not mentioned
Tips: Great for modern city vibes and views of the Oriental Pearl Tower
night
1 hour
5
Pudong Skyline Promenade
Walk along the riverfront
Riverside walk on the Pudong side
not mentioned
Tips: Offers a great view of the historic Bund buildings across the river
Day 3: Art, culture, and local food exploration
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
2 hours
1
M50 Art Park
not mentioned
Creative park with art galleries and cafes
not mentioned
Tips: Visit in the morning for a more relaxed, less crowded experience
lunch
1.5 hours
2
Local Food Tour
not mentioned
Try various local Shanghai dishes
not mentioned
Tips: Be careful when eating soup dumplings as the broth is hot
Food Recommendations:
- Char siu
- Spicy noodles
- Dim sum
- Shumai
- Pork ribs
- Xiaolongbao
- Pan-fried soup dumplings
- Red braised pork
- Hairy crab
- Wonton soup
afternoon
2.5 hours
3
Tianzifang
not mentioned
Artsy neighborhood with narrow alleys and boutiques
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive late afternoon to evening for the best atmosphere and lighting
evening
2 hours
4
Xintiandi
not mentioned
Upscale area with modern restaurants and nightlife
not mentioned
Tips: Great place for a date night or meeting up with friends
Day 1: Classic Shanghai and iconic skyline views
not mentioned
rainy and foggy
morning
2 hours
1
Yuyuan Garden
not mentioned
Classic Chinese garden and bustling bazaar
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive early morning to avoid crowds
afternoon
2 hours
2
Shanghai Museum
not mentioned
Museum detailing Shanghai's city history
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
afternoon
1 hour
3
People's Park
not mentioned
Green park in the middle of the city
not mentioned
Tips: Visit on weekends to see the marriage market
late afternoon
2 hours
4
Nanjing Road
Walk along the pedestrian street towards the Bund
Busy pedestrian shopping street
not mentioned
Tips: Best time to visit is between 6 PM and 8 PM
Food Recommendations:
- Soup dumplings
- Barbecue
evening
1.5 hours
5
The Bund
Walk from Nanjing Road
Famous waterfront promenade with skyline views
not mentioned
Tips: Visit at night for the spectacular light show
night
1 hour
6
Night River Cruise
Take a cruise boat along the river
Cruise along the Huangpu River
115-150 RMB for standard, 300-600 RMB for luxury
Tips: A 45-60 minute cruise is considered the best option
Day 2: Temples, skyscrapers, and modern Pudong
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
1.5 hours
1
Jingan Temple
not mentioned
Famous and scenic temple in the city
not mentioned
Tips: Try throwing a coin into the large bronze incense burner
afternoon
15 mins
2
Water Taxi
Take the water taxi across the river to Pudong
Quick and cheap way to cross the river
not mentioned
Tips: Takes about 3 minutes to cross and offers different skyline perspectives
late afternoon
2 hours
3
Shanghai Tower
Walk from the ferry terminal in Pudong
Observation deck in the world's 3rd tallest tower
not mentioned
Tips: Best time to visit the observation deck is around sunset
evening
1.5 hours
4
IFC Mall & Mingzhu Roundabout
Walking distance from Shanghai Tower
Luxury shopping mall and circular pedestrian bridge
not mentioned
Tips: Great for modern city vibes and views of the Oriental Pearl Tower
night
1 hour
5
Pudong Skyline Promenade
Walk along the riverfront
Riverside walk on the Pudong side
not mentioned
Tips: Offers a great view of the historic Bund buildings across the river
Day 3: Art, culture, and local food exploration
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
2 hours
1
M50 Art Park
not mentioned
Creative park with art galleries and cafes
not mentioned
Tips: Visit in the morning for a more relaxed, less crowded experience
lunch
1.5 hours
2
Local Food Tour
not mentioned
Try various local Shanghai dishes
not mentioned
Tips: Be careful when eating soup dumplings as the broth is hot
Food Recommendations:
- Char siu
- Spicy noodles
- Dim sum
- Shumai
- Pork ribs
- Xiaolongbao
- Pan-fried soup dumplings
- Red braised pork
- Hairy crab
- Wonton soup
afternoon
2.5 hours
3
Tianzifang
not mentioned
Artsy neighborhood with narrow alleys and boutiques
not mentioned
Tips: Arrive late afternoon to evening for the best atmosphere and lighting
evening
2 hours
4
Xintiandi
not mentioned
Upscale area with modern restaurants and nightlife
not mentioned
Tips: Great place for a date night or meeting up with friends
