4 Days in Shanghai: Skyline, Old Town and Water Towns

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πŸ“ Shanghai, ChinaπŸ—“ 4 daysπŸ‘₯ City lovers and foodies

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4Days
12Stops
4Meal tips
About Β£70-130 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Four days in Shanghai: the Bund, the French Concession, Yu Garden and a day trip to Zhujiajiao. Check visa rules and set up Alipay or WeChat Pay if possible.

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Day by day

Bright lights of Shanghai skyline reflecting in water under night sky.
1

The Bund

09:00

The Bund

Colonial buildings facing Pudong's towers.

πŸ“ Huangpu⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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11:00

Nanjing Road

Shopping street.

πŸ“ Huangpu⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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14:00

Yu Garden

Ming-era garden.

πŸ“ Old City⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~Β₯40
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19:00

Pudong skyline cruise

Night views.

πŸ“ Huangpu River⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~Β₯150
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchXiaolongbaoShanghainese Β· $
Moody view of Shanghai's Pudong skyline with the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower on a cloudy day.
2

French Concession

10:00

French Concession walk

Tree-lined streets.

πŸ“ Xuhui⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· Free
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14:00

Tianzifang

Art lanes.

πŸ“ Luwan⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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19:00

Rooftop

Views.

πŸ“ Pudong⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~Β₯100
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerLocal dinnerShanghainese Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: French Concession walk
Captivating night view of Shanghai's illuminated skyline featuring the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower.
3

Pudong

09:30

Shanghai Tower observation deck

The tallest tower in China.

πŸ“ Pudong⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~Β₯180
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13:00

Shanghai Museum

Free ancient art.

πŸ“ People's Square⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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18:00

Maglev ride (optional)

Fast train.

πŸ“ Pudong⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~Β₯50
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchLunchShanghainese Β· $
A stunning view of Shanghai's skyline featuring modern skyscrapers and iconic architecture.
4

Zhujiajiao

09:00

Zhujiajiao water town

Canals.

πŸ“ Qingpu⏱ 5 hoursπŸ’· ~Β₯100
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16:00

Return

Evening.

πŸ“ Shanghai⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Included
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerDinnerShanghainese Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 4Tickets and tours: Zhujiajiao water town

Good to know

✈️ Getting therePudong Airport connects by maglev and metro line 2.
πŸš† Getting aroundMetro and Didi.
πŸ’· CurrencyChinese yuan (CNY). Mobile payment is common.
πŸ—£ LanguageMandarin. English is limited.

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