Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, settling into the hotel and enjoying local street food.
not mentioned
Clear night
Evening
2 hours
1
Arrival & Hotel Check-in
Take Metro Line 2 from Pudong Airport to Century Avenue
Arrive at Pudong Airport and take the metro to the hotel.
6 RMB for metro ticket
Tips: You can buy single journey tickets at machines using mobile payment.
Late Evening
1 hour
2
Street Food Dinner
Walk from hotel
Late night dinner at a local street food vendor near the hotel.
approx. 13 RMB
Tips: Street food is a cheap and delicious option for late-night meals.
Food Recommendations:
- BBQ Skewers
- Fried Noodles
Day 2: Exploring iconic landmarks like The Bund, Nanjing Road, and Yuyuan Garden.
not mentioned
Hot and humid, sunny
Morning
30 minutes
1
Breakfast at Bakery
Walk to the bakery
Grab fresh bread and pastries from a popular local bakery.
not mentioned
Tips: Popular bakeries may have lines.
Food Recommendations:
- Sausage Baguette
- Ciabatta
12:00
1 hour
2
Lunch at Da Hu Chun
Take Metro Line 2
Lunch at a famous restaurant known for pan-fried buns.
Affordable
Tips: A must-try spot for authentic Shanghainese Shengjian Bao.
Food Recommendations:
- Shengjian Bao
- Dumpling Soup
Afternoon
3 hours
3
The Bund & Nanjing Road
Walk from lunch spot
Sightseeing along the waterfront and shopping on the pedestrian street.
Free
Tips: It can get very hot and crowded; seek shade in malls.
Evening
2.5 hours
4
Yuyuan Old Street
Walk or short taxi ride
Explore traditional architecture, light displays, and souvenir shops.
Variable for shopping
Tips: Great for buying small gifts and seeing traditional lights at night.
Food Recommendations:
- Noodles
21:00
1 hour
5
Night View of The Bund
Walk from Yuyuan
Enjoy the illuminated skyline of Pudong across the river.
Free
Tips: The lights usually turn off around 10 PM or 11 PM.
Day 3: Cultural day visiting artsy alleys in Tianzifang and a glass museum.
not mentioned
Humid
Morning
2 hours
1
Tianzifang
Take Metro Line 9 to Dapuqiao
Wander through narrow alleys filled with arts, crafts, and shops.
Variable
Tips: Good place to buy Qipao and trinkets.
Food Recommendations:
- Matcha Drink
13:00
1 hour
2
Street Food Lunch
Located just outside the alleys
Try local savory pancakes and noodle dishes nearby.
Affordable
Tips: You can practice bargaining with vendors.
Food Recommendations:
- Jianbing
- Spicy Noodles
Afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Liuli China Museum
Located opposite Tianzifang
Visit a beautiful exhibition of colored glaze (glass) art.
not mentioned
Tips: A quiet and artistic break from the crowds.
Evening
1 hour
4
Casual Dinner
Near metro station
Simple cafeteria-style dinner with various dishes.
approx. 30-35 RMB per person
Tips: Look for places where locals eat for good value.
Food Recommendations:
- Braised Pork Belly
- Cauliflower
- Soup
Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai, settling into the hotel and enjoying local street food.
not mentioned
Clear night
Evening
2 hours
1
Arrival & Hotel Check-in
Take Metro Line 2 from Pudong Airport to Century Avenue
Arrive at Pudong Airport and take the metro to the hotel.
6 RMB for metro ticket
Tips: You can buy single journey tickets at machines using mobile payment.
Late Evening
1 hour
2
Street Food Dinner
Walk from hotel
Late night dinner at a local street food vendor near the hotel.
approx. 13 RMB
Tips: Street food is a cheap and delicious option for late-night meals.
Food Recommendations:
- BBQ Skewers
- Fried Noodles
Day 2: Exploring iconic landmarks like The Bund, Nanjing Road, and Yuyuan Garden.
not mentioned
Hot and humid, sunny
Morning
30 minutes
1
Breakfast at Bakery
Walk to the bakery
Grab fresh bread and pastries from a popular local bakery.
not mentioned
Tips: Popular bakeries may have lines.
Food Recommendations:
- Sausage Baguette
- Ciabatta
12:00
1 hour
2
Lunch at Da Hu Chun
Take Metro Line 2
Lunch at a famous restaurant known for pan-fried buns.
Affordable
Tips: A must-try spot for authentic Shanghainese Shengjian Bao.
Food Recommendations:
- Shengjian Bao
- Dumpling Soup
Afternoon
3 hours
3
The Bund & Nanjing Road
Walk from lunch spot
Sightseeing along the waterfront and shopping on the pedestrian street.
Free
Tips: It can get very hot and crowded; seek shade in malls.
Evening
2.5 hours
4
Yuyuan Old Street
Walk or short taxi ride
Explore traditional architecture, light displays, and souvenir shops.
Variable for shopping
Tips: Great for buying small gifts and seeing traditional lights at night.
Food Recommendations:
- Noodles
21:00
1 hour
5
Night View of The Bund
Walk from Yuyuan
Enjoy the illuminated skyline of Pudong across the river.
Free
Tips: The lights usually turn off around 10 PM or 11 PM.
Day 3: Cultural day visiting artsy alleys in Tianzifang and a glass museum.
not mentioned
Humid
Morning
2 hours
1
Tianzifang
Take Metro Line 9 to Dapuqiao
Wander through narrow alleys filled with arts, crafts, and shops.
Variable
Tips: Good place to buy Qipao and trinkets.
Food Recommendations:
- Matcha Drink
13:00
1 hour
2
Street Food Lunch
Located just outside the alleys
Try local savory pancakes and noodle dishes nearby.
Affordable
Tips: You can practice bargaining with vendors.
Food Recommendations:
- Jianbing
- Spicy Noodles
Afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Liuli China Museum
Located opposite Tianzifang
Visit a beautiful exhibition of colored glaze (glass) art.
not mentioned
Tips: A quiet and artistic break from the crowds.
Evening
1 hour
4
Casual Dinner
Near metro station
Simple cafeteria-style dinner with various dishes.
approx. 30-35 RMB per person
Tips: Look for places where locals eat for good value.
Food Recommendations:
- Braised Pork Belly
- Cauliflower
- Soup
