Day 1: Experience authentic local breakfast, explore historic gardens, and visit a trendy shopping district.
not mentioned
Cold, winter clothing worn
morning
1 hour
1
Local Market Breakfast
The host uses a private driver, but taxis are available.
Visit a local wet market and try authentic street food breakfast.
7 CNY for crepe, 7 CNY for pancake
Tips: Great for seeing local life; try the freshly made items.
Food Recommendations:
- Chinese Crepe with plum sauce
- Fried Onion Pancake
morning
2 hours
2
Yu Yuan Garden
Located in the Old City area.
A peaceful Ming Dynasty garden built in 1559.
not mentioned
Tips: It offers a tranquil escape from the busy city streets.
Food Recommendations:
- Rose Pastry at Lu Bo Lang
- Steamed Sesame Balls
afternoon
2-3 hours
3
Xintiandi
Central location, accessible by car or subway.
Upscale shopping area blending old Shikumen architecture with modern style.
High-end shopping area
Tips: Great for coffee (Peet's Coffee mentioned) and luxury shopping.
Food Recommendations:
- Flat White with Oat Milk
Day 2: Explore the French Concession, artsy alleyways, shopping streets, and the iconic Bund.
not mentioned
Cold, freezing in evening
morning
1.5 hours
1
French Concession & Metal Hands Coffee
Walking is best to explore the neighborhood.
Walk through historic tree-lined streets and enjoy artisan coffee.
not mentioned
Tips: Download Alipay for payments; a VPN is useful for internet access.
Food Recommendations:
- Latte
morning
1.5 hours
2
Tianzifang
Located within the French Concession area.
Winding network of lanes with boutiques, arts, and crafts.
Varies by shop
Tips: Good for buying souvenirs, jewelry, and clothes.
afternoon
1 hour
3
Lunch at Sue Dimsum
Drive to the restaurant.
Enjoy traditional Shanghai dumplings and noodles.
not mentioned
Tips: Try the vegetarian dumplings with vinegar.
Food Recommendations:
- Vegetarian Dumplings (Mushroom & Bok Choy)
- Green Veggie Salad
- Noodles with Shrimp
afternoon
2 hours
4
Nanjing Road
Pedestrian friendly shopping street.
5km long famous shopping street, very busy and touristy.
12 AUD for M&Ms
Tips: One of the city's oldest commercial hubs; visit the M&M store.
Food Recommendations:
- M&Ms
18:00
1 hour
5
The Bund
Walk along the western bank of the Huangpu River.
Iconic waterfront area with colonial buildings and skyline views.
Free
Tips: Visit after dark to see the dazzling lights; it gets very crowded and cold in winter.
Day 1: Experience authentic local breakfast, explore historic gardens, and visit a trendy shopping district.
not mentioned
Cold, winter clothing worn
morning
1 hour
1
Local Market Breakfast
The host uses a private driver, but taxis are available.
Visit a local wet market and try authentic street food breakfast.
7 CNY for crepe, 7 CNY for pancake
Tips: Great for seeing local life; try the freshly made items.
Food Recommendations:
- Chinese Crepe with plum sauce
- Fried Onion Pancake
morning
2 hours
2
Yu Yuan Garden
Located in the Old City area.
A peaceful Ming Dynasty garden built in 1559.
not mentioned
Tips: It offers a tranquil escape from the busy city streets.
Food Recommendations:
- Rose Pastry at Lu Bo Lang
- Steamed Sesame Balls
afternoon
2-3 hours
3
Xintiandi
Central location, accessible by car or subway.
Upscale shopping area blending old Shikumen architecture with modern style.
High-end shopping area
Tips: Great for coffee (Peet's Coffee mentioned) and luxury shopping.
Food Recommendations:
- Flat White with Oat Milk
Day 2: Explore the French Concession, artsy alleyways, shopping streets, and the iconic Bund.
not mentioned
Cold, freezing in evening
morning
1.5 hours
1
French Concession & Metal Hands Coffee
Walking is best to explore the neighborhood.
Walk through historic tree-lined streets and enjoy artisan coffee.
not mentioned
Tips: Download Alipay for payments; a VPN is useful for internet access.
Food Recommendations:
- Latte
morning
1.5 hours
2
Tianzifang
Located within the French Concession area.
Winding network of lanes with boutiques, arts, and crafts.
Varies by shop
Tips: Good for buying souvenirs, jewelry, and clothes.
afternoon
1 hour
3
Lunch at Sue Dimsum
Drive to the restaurant.
Enjoy traditional Shanghai dumplings and noodles.
not mentioned
Tips: Try the vegetarian dumplings with vinegar.
Food Recommendations:
- Vegetarian Dumplings (Mushroom & Bok Choy)
- Green Veggie Salad
- Noodles with Shrimp
afternoon
2 hours
4
Nanjing Road
Pedestrian friendly shopping street.
5km long famous shopping street, very busy and touristy.
12 AUD for M&Ms
Tips: One of the city's oldest commercial hubs; visit the M&M store.
Food Recommendations:
- M&Ms
18:00
1 hour
5
The Bund
Walk along the western bank of the Huangpu River.
Iconic waterfront area with colonial buildings and skyline views.
Free
Tips: Visit after dark to see the dazzling lights; it gets very crowded and cold in winter.
