Shanghai / Itinerary

Three days in Shanghai

A flexible city template with meals, local transfers and time to rest. Confirm reservations and prices for your dates.

Editorial reference · Check official sources for changing prices, opening hours and entry rules.

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Day 1

Yu Garden

Morning

Yu Garden

A classical garden surrounded by a busy market district. Confirm the garden's ticket arrangements separately from the public streets outside.

~120 min
Lunch

Xiaolongbao

Choose a meal near the day's main stop. Check ingredients, allergies and menu prices directly.

~60 min · ¥40–100 · Estimate
Afternoon

The Bund

Walk the west-bank promenade for historic buildings and views across the Huangpu River to Pudong. Early morning is often quieter; evenings offer a different atmosphere.

Allow approximately 30–60 minutes for a local cross-city transfer; major excursions can take longer. A planning allowance, not a checked journey time.

~90 min
Dinner

Local dinner near your base

Choose a nearby restaurant and keep dietary notes available in Chinese.

~60 min · ¥50–150 · Estimate
Evening

A short walk, or an early night

Keep the evening optional. Check tomorrow's reservations and transport before resting.

~60 min
02
Day 2

Shanghai Museum · People's Square

Morning

Shanghai Museum · People's Square

Use a museum visit to put Chinese art and objects in context. The museum operates multiple sites: check the building, exhibition and reservation guidance for your visit.

~180 min
Lunch

Shengjian buns

Choose a meal near the day's main stop. Check ingredients, allergies and menu prices directly.

~60 min · ¥40–100 · Estimate
Afternoon

Xuhui tree-lined streets

Choose a compact walk around shaded streets, neighborhood cafés and independent shops. These are living neighborhoods: respect private entrances and avoid blocking pavements.

Allow approximately 30–60 minutes for a local cross-city transfer; major excursions can take longer. A planning allowance, not a checked journey time.

~150 min
Dinner

Local dinner near your base

Choose a nearby restaurant and keep dietary notes available in Chinese.

~60 min · ¥50–150 · Estimate
Evening

A short walk, or an early night

Keep the evening optional. Check tomorrow's reservations and transport before resting.

~60 min
03
Day 3

Xuhui tree-lined streets

Morning

Xuhui tree-lined streets

Choose a compact walk around shaded streets, neighborhood cafés and independent shops. These are living neighborhoods: respect private entrances and avoid blocking pavements.

~150 min
Lunch

Scallion oil noodles

Choose a meal near the day's main stop. Check ingredients, allergies and menu prices directly.

~60 min · ¥40–100 · Estimate
Afternoon

The Bund

Walk the west-bank promenade for historic buildings and views across the Huangpu River to Pudong. Early morning is often quieter; evenings offer a different atmosphere.

Allow approximately 30–60 minutes for a local cross-city transfer; major excursions can take longer. A planning allowance, not a checked journey time.

~90 min
Dinner

Local dinner near your base

Choose a nearby restaurant and keep dietary notes available in Chinese.

~60 min · ¥50–150 · Estimate
Evening

A short walk, or an early night

Keep the evening optional. Check tomorrow's reservations and transport before resting.

~60 min
Sources & verification

Articles and budgets are planning references. A checked source link does not verify every changing fact. Confirm official notices for your dates.

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