Shanghai, also known as “Hu” or “Shen”, is a provincial-level municipality, a direct-controlled municipality, a national central city, a megacity, and the core city of the Shanghai Metropolitan Area in China. What makes Shanghai charming is that it gives people surprise and unexpected beauty. Here, you can enjoy the flawless charm of the magical city. At the same time, Shanghai bears the historical vicissitudes of the past hundred years with its glamorous appearance. Almost every attraction has a unique historical significance.
Route Overview
D1 Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area (2 hours) → Yu Garden (1 hour) → Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (3 hours) → The Bund (1 hour)
D2 China Art Palace (4 hours) → Tianzifang (2 hours) → Xintiandi (2 hours)
D3 Madame Tussauds Shanghai (3 hours) → Lujiazui (2 hours) → Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower (2 hours)
D1 Play Guide
Depart from your home country and arrive in Shanghai in the morning. Check in at the hotel to put your luggage down, then go to the City God Temple, which is a gathering of Shanghai’s various local snacks, to taste the delicious food. Then go to the classical garden in the south of the Yangtze River, Yu Garden. In the afternoon, go shopping in Shanghai’s most famous commercial area, visit department stores and time-honored shops, and in the evening go to The Bund to admire the Bund Architectural Complex and the Waibaidu Bridge, which is famous for the TV series “My Fair Princess”.
Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area (2 hours) 6 minutes walk → Yu Garden (1 hour) 30 minutes by bus → Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (3 hours) 10 minutes walk → The Bund (1 hour)
Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area
Ancient and elegant, like a market, you must not miss the night view
Yu Garden
Known as the “Urban Mountain Forest”, a pearl among the gardens in the south of the Yangtze River
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
The bustling commercial street in Shanghai, a shopping street where famous brands gather, the night here is colorful.
The Bund
The Bund is the first stop for tourists to Shanghai. The Bund architectural complex is the signature of Shanghai. Don’t miss the night view
Transportation Guide
It is recommended to take the subway or bus in Shanghai, which is convenient, fast and cheap.
From Yu Garden to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, it takes about 20 minutes by subway, take the subway line 10 (towards Xinjiangwan City) from Yu Garden, get off at Nanjing East Road Station.
Food Guide
Shanghai’s food specialties: pan-fried buns, soup dumplings, small steamed buns, braised pork, white-cut chicken, etc. It is recommended to have lunch in the City God Temple snack street, and you can choose one of Nanjing Road and The Bund for dinner, there are many delicious food options.
Food around the Old City God Temple:
Time-honored Brands
Lu Bo Lang (Yu Garden Road Store)
Location: about 100 meters away from the Old City God Temple, 2 minutes walk
Price: ¥120 per person
Time-honored brand in the City God Temple, one of Shanghai’s trademarks, the authentic local cuisine is its highlight.
Shanghai Cuisine
Shanghai Lao Fandidian (Yu Garden Store)
Location: about 400 meters away from the Old City God Temple
Price: ¥130 per person
The origin of local Shanghai cuisine, very popular.
Snacks
Nanxiang Mantou Dian
Location: about 170 meters away from the Old City God Temple
Price: ¥45 per person
Thin skin and thick filling, a famous store that you must not miss.
Food around Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street:
Pan-fried Buns
Xiao Yang Pan-fried Buns (Huanghe Road)
Location: about 435 meters away from Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Price: ¥15 per person
An old brand store in Shanghai, thin skin, rich soup, delicious taste.
Local Shanghai Cuisine
Xin Bailu Restaurant (Oriental Department Store)
Location: about 50 meters away from Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Price: ¥55 per person
A famous local Shanghai cuisine restaurant in Shanghai with affordable prices.
Accommodation Guide
It is recommended to stay around People’s Square. It is the center of Shanghai and a must-visit place for tourists to Shanghai. It is the interchange station of subway lines 1 and 2, making it the most convenient for transportation. You can walk to Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Shanghai Grand Theater and many other attractions.
D2 Play Guide
Today’s itinerary first goes to the China Pavilion – China Art Palace, formerly the site of the World Expo, now the Shanghai Art Museum has moved in, with a large number of collections to appreciate. Then go to Tianzifang, the most flavorful alley in Shanghai, and shop in Xintiandi, a landmark of Shanghai, in the evening.
China Art Palace (4 hours) 20 minutes by subway → Tianzifang (2 hours) 20 minutes by subway → Xintiandi (2 hours)
China Art Palace
Used to be the China Pavilion of the World Expo, with more than 8,000 collections
Tianzifang
The most flavorful alley in Shanghai, a fashionable landmark, the first choice for young people who love art
Xintiandi
A new landmark of Shanghai, a pedestrian street built on the basis of old shikumen buildings, strolling here is like turning back time.
Transportation Guide
From China Art Palace to Tianzifang, it takes about 20 minutes by subway, take subway line 8 from China Art Palace, get off at Lujiazui Station and transfer to line 9, get off at Dapuqiao Station (Exit 1).
From Tianzifang to Xintiandi, it takes about 20 minutes by subway, take subway line 13 from Madang Road Station, get off at Xintiandi Station (Exit 6).
Food Guide
It is recommended to have lunch around China Art Palace, and have dinner in Xintiandi, where there is abundant delicious food, you can also try authentic Shanghai cuisine.
Food around China Art Palace:
Time-honored Brands
Xinghualou (Changli Store)
Location: about 2.2 kilometers away from China Art Palace
Price: ¥20 per person
An old brand in Shanghai, don’t miss it if you like sweets.
Sichuan Cuisine
Shufu (World Expo Store)
Location: about 530 meters away from the Shanghai World Expo China Pavilion
Price: ¥85 per person
Sitting by the window here, you can overlook the Huangpu River.
Food around Xintiandi:
Shanghai Cuisine
Shanghai No. 1 Private Collection Cuisine (Huangpu Store)
Location: about 780 meters away from Xintiandi
Price: ¥120 per person
Both modern Haipai style and nostalgic old Shanghai feelings.
Accommodation Guide
It is recommended to stay near People’s Square/Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. It has convenient transportation, and it is surrounded by shopping and dining options, making it the most prosperous area in Shanghai.
D3 Play Guide
In the morning, go to Madame Tussauds Shanghai to visit wax figures, and you can take photos with them. Then go to the world-famous financial center Lujiazui for a walk, the famous Jin Mao Tower and Oriental Pearl Tower are also located here. You can also enjoy the night view here in the evening.
Madame Tussauds Shanghai (3 hours) 20 minutes by subway → Lujiazui (2 hours) 10 minutes walk → Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower (2 hours)
Madame Tussauds Shanghai
The sixth Madame Tussauds wax museum in the world landed in Shanghai
Lujiazui
The leading financial business district, modernism is everywhere
Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower
A landmark building of Shanghai, you can go up to the observation deck to enjoy a 360° panoramic view, which is spectacular.
Transportation Guide
It is recommended to take the subway or bus in Shanghai, which is convenient, fast and cheap.
From Madame Tussauds Shanghai to Lujiazui, it takes about 20 minutes by subway, take subway line 2 from People’s Square Station (towards Guanglan Road), get off at Lujiazui Station.
Food Guide
It is recommended to have lunch around Madame Tussauds Shanghai, and dinner can be chosen near Lujiazui, where there is abundant delicious food, you can also try authentic Shanghai cuisine.
Food around Madame Tussauds Shanghai:
Local Shanghai Cuisine
Lao Kele Shanghai Cuisine (Chuangxing Store)
Location: about 375 meters away from Madame Tussauds Shanghai
Price: ¥140 per person
Shanghai flavor with a touch of petty bourgeois sentiment, very special.
Snacks
Lao Shengchang Soup Dumpling Restaurant (Nanjing Road Store)
Location: about 675 meters away from Madame Tussauds Shanghai
Price: ¥20 per person
The soup dumplings are big in size, full of rich soup, and delicious with a hint of sweetness.
Food around Lujiazui:
Shanghai Cuisine
Shanghai Xiaonan Guo (Zhengda Plaza Store)
Location: about 430 meters away from Lujiazui
Price: ¥160 per person
The best choice for Shanghai cuisine, exquisite and rich dishes.
Shanghai Laolao Home-style Restaurant
Location: about 700 meters away from Lujiazui
Price: ¥75 per person
Authentic dishes, booming business, recommend Three Cups Chicken and Braised Pork.
Food around Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower:
Buffet
Oriental Pearl Air Rotating Restaurant
Location: inside the Oriental Pearl Tower
Price: ¥280 per person
Beautiful environment, overlooking the entire night view of Shanghai.
Accommodation Guide
It is recommended to stay near People’s Square/Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. It has convenient transportation, and it is surrounded by shopping and dining options, making it the most prosperous area in Shanghai.
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