Day 1: Experience local breakfast culture, explore historic gardens, and visit modern shopping districts.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
1 hour
1
Local Market Breakfast
Walk through the local neighborhood
Visit a lively local market to try authentic street food.
Approx 14 CNY for food
Tips: Great for experiencing local life and authentic breakfast.
Food Recommendations:
- Shandong Crepe
- Fried Onion Pancake
morning
2 hours
2
Yu Garden (Yu Yuen)
Short drive from the market area
A classical garden built during the Ming Dynasty.
not mentioned
Tips: It is a peaceful escape from the busy city streets.
Food Recommendations:
- Rose Pastry
- Sesame Dumpling Soup
afternoon
2 hours
3
Xintiandi
Private driver service recommended for ease
Upscale shopping area featuring traditional Shikumen architecture.
High-end shopping area
Tips: Download Alipay for payments; use a VPN/eSIM for internet.
Food Recommendations:
- Flat White Coffee
Day 2: Explore the French Concession, artsy alleyways, and the iconic Bund skyline.
not mentioned
Cold and freezing in the evening
morning
2 hours
1
French Concession Exploration
Best explored on foot
Walk through historic tree-lined streets and observe local life.
Moderate
Tips: Visit local parks to see locals dancing.
Food Recommendations:
- Vegetarian Dumplings
- Scallion Noodles
- Coffee at Metal Hands
afternoon
1.5 hours
2
Tianzifang
Located within the French Concession area
A maze of alleyways with boutiques, crafts, and food.
Varies by shopping
Tips: Good for buying souvenirs, jewelry, and arts.
Food Recommendations:
- Japanese Sushi
- Grilled Skewers
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Central location, easily accessible
Shanghai's premier shopping street stretching 5km.
12 AUD for M&Ms
Tips: Very touristy but worth a visit for the atmosphere.
Food Recommendations:
- M&Ms
18:00
1 hour
4
The Bund
Walk from Nanjing Road
Famous waterfront area with colonial buildings and skyline views.
Free
Tips: Visit after dark to see the skyline lights; it gets very crowded and cold.
Day 1: Experience local breakfast culture, explore historic gardens, and visit modern shopping districts.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
1 hour
1
Local Market Breakfast
Walk through the local neighborhood
Visit a lively local market to try authentic street food.
Approx 14 CNY for food
Tips: Great for experiencing local life and authentic breakfast.
Food Recommendations:
- Shandong Crepe
- Fried Onion Pancake
morning
2 hours
2
Yu Garden (Yu Yuen)
Short drive from the market area
A classical garden built during the Ming Dynasty.
not mentioned
Tips: It is a peaceful escape from the busy city streets.
Food Recommendations:
- Rose Pastry
- Sesame Dumpling Soup
afternoon
2 hours
3
Xintiandi
Private driver service recommended for ease
Upscale shopping area featuring traditional Shikumen architecture.
High-end shopping area
Tips: Download Alipay for payments; use a VPN/eSIM for internet.
Food Recommendations:
- Flat White Coffee
Day 2: Explore the French Concession, artsy alleyways, and the iconic Bund skyline.
not mentioned
Cold and freezing in the evening
morning
2 hours
1
French Concession Exploration
Best explored on foot
Walk through historic tree-lined streets and observe local life.
Moderate
Tips: Visit local parks to see locals dancing.
Food Recommendations:
- Vegetarian Dumplings
- Scallion Noodles
- Coffee at Metal Hands
afternoon
1.5 hours
2
Tianzifang
Located within the French Concession area
A maze of alleyways with boutiques, crafts, and food.
Varies by shopping
Tips: Good for buying souvenirs, jewelry, and arts.
Food Recommendations:
- Japanese Sushi
- Grilled Skewers
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Central location, easily accessible
Shanghai's premier shopping street stretching 5km.
12 AUD for M&Ms
Tips: Very touristy but worth a visit for the atmosphere.
Food Recommendations:
- M&Ms
18:00
1 hour
4
The Bund
Walk from Nanjing Road
Famous waterfront area with colonial buildings and skyline views.
Free
Tips: Visit after dark to see the skyline lights; it gets very crowded and cold.
