Day 1: Night arrival in Shanghai and check-in at the hotel.
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evening
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1
Arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Flight was 3 hours 50 mins. Booked a Didi ride via WeChat from the airport to the hotel, which took 15-20 minutes.
Flew from Manila to Shanghai.
Round trip flight: 17,136 pesos via Cebu Pacific & China Eastern.
Tips: Didi ride is more affordable than airport taxis. Remember to fill out E-Travel for departure from and return to the Philippines.
evening
overnight
2
Hotel Check-in: Future Shangju Hotel
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Checked into a conveniently located hotel.
2,500 pesos per night, booked via Agoda.
Tips: Hotel offers free breakfast for 2, free laundry services, and a free shuttle to Disneyland. A 7/11 and grocery store are a 3-5 minute walk away.
Day 2: Exploring The Bund, Yu Garden, and diverse street food.
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Daytime, partly cloudy
morning
2-3 hours
1
The Bund
Took the train to The Bund area.
Sightseeing at the waterfront area.
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Tips: Offers great views of the Pudong skyline. Features unique Western-style architecture. A night cruise is also recommended.
afternoon
1.5 hours
2
Food Tour at Bund Food Terminal
Located in The Bund area.
Lunch and snack exploration.
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Tips: Adventurous food options like fried grasshoppers are available.
late afternoon
2 hours
3
Yu Garden & Yuyuan Bazaar
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Visited a classical Chinese garden.
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Tips: Open 8:30 AM-5:30 PM, closed Mondays. Best visited early morning or late afternoon. The adjacent Yuyuan Bazaar is great for souvenirs.
Day 3: A full day of fun and thrilling rides at Disneyland.
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Sunny, clear skies
full day
full day
1
Shanghai Disneyland
Took the free hotel shuttle to the park.
Exploring the theme park and its top rides.
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Tips: Book tickets via Klook. It was very crowded even on a weekday, so double-check for any events before booking. The Enchanted Storybook Castle is the tallest Disney castle.
full day
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2
Top Rides at Disneyland
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Experienced two highly recommended rides.
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Tips: Wait times for popular rides can be long (e.g., 1 hour for both TRON and Pirates).
Day 1: Night arrival in Shanghai and check-in at the hotel.
not mentioned
not mentioned
evening
not mentioned
1
Arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Flight was 3 hours 50 mins. Booked a Didi ride via WeChat from the airport to the hotel, which took 15-20 minutes.
Flew from Manila to Shanghai.
Round trip flight: 17,136 pesos via Cebu Pacific & China Eastern.
Tips: Didi ride is more affordable than airport taxis. Remember to fill out E-Travel for departure from and return to the Philippines.
evening
overnight
2
Hotel Check-in: Future Shangju Hotel
not mentioned
Checked into a conveniently located hotel.
2,500 pesos per night, booked via Agoda.
Tips: Hotel offers free breakfast for 2, free laundry services, and a free shuttle to Disneyland. A 7/11 and grocery store are a 3-5 minute walk away.
Day 2: Exploring The Bund, Yu Garden, and diverse street food.
not mentioned
Daytime, partly cloudy
morning
2-3 hours
1
The Bund
Took the train to The Bund area.
Sightseeing at the waterfront area.
not mentioned
Tips: Offers great views of the Pudong skyline. Features unique Western-style architecture. A night cruise is also recommended.
afternoon
1.5 hours
2
Food Tour at Bund Food Terminal
Located in The Bund area.
Lunch and snack exploration.
not mentioned
Tips: Adventurous food options like fried grasshoppers are available.
late afternoon
2 hours
3
Yu Garden & Yuyuan Bazaar
not mentioned
Visited a classical Chinese garden.
not mentioned
Tips: Open 8:30 AM-5:30 PM, closed Mondays. Best visited early morning or late afternoon. The adjacent Yuyuan Bazaar is great for souvenirs.
Day 3: A full day of fun and thrilling rides at Disneyland.
not mentioned
Sunny, clear skies
full day
full day
1
Shanghai Disneyland
Took the free hotel shuttle to the park.
Exploring the theme park and its top rides.
not mentioned
Tips: Book tickets via Klook. It was very crowded even on a weekday, so double-check for any events before booking. The Enchanted Storybook Castle is the tallest Disney castle.
full day
not mentioned
2
Top Rides at Disneyland
not mentioned
Experienced two highly recommended rides.
not mentioned
Tips: Wait times for popular rides can be long (e.g., 1 hour for both TRON and Pirates).
