Shanghai 3-Day Classic Route
Best Season: March-May, September-November
Route Overview
Tips
D1
Travel Tips
Departing from within the country, arriving in Shanghai in the morning, go to the hotel to check in and leave your luggage, then go to the Chenghuang Temple to taste the various characteristic snacks of Shanghai. Then visit the classical garden of Jiangnan, Yu Garden, in the afternoon. Go to the most famous commercial district of Shanghai to stroll around the department stores and old brand stores, and in the evening, go to the Bund to enjoy the World Architecture Expo and the famous Waibaidu Bridge from "Endless Love".
Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area
Yuyuan Garden
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
The Bund
Transportation Guide
It is recommended to take the subway or bus for travel within Shanghai, which is convenient, fast, and economical. From Yu Garden to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, it takes about 20 minutes by subway. Take the Metro Line 10 (heading towards Xinjiangwan Town) from Yu Garden, and get off at Nanjing East Road Station.
Dining Guide
The characteristics of Shanghai cuisine include: fried dumplings, soup dumplings, small steamed buns, braised pork, white-cut chicken, etc. It is recommended to have lunch at the Chenghuang Temple snack street, and dinner can be chosen between Nanjing Road and the Bund, where there are many food options available.
Lu Bo Lang (Yu Garden Road Store)
Time-Honored Brand
Shanghai Old Restaurant (Yu Garden Store)
Shanghai Cuisine
Nanxiang Steamed Buns (City God Temple Store)
Snacks
Xiao Yang Sheng Jian (Huanghe Road)
Pan-fried Dumplings
Xin Bailu Restaurant (Oriental Shopping Mall Store)
Local Cuisine
Accommodation Tips
• Iconic city center with surrounding classic attractions: Nanjing Road Walking Street, City God Temple. There are also several subway lines running through it. • Here you can shop, taste delicious food, and experience the authentic Shanghai culture.
D2
Travel Tips
Today's itinerary starts with a visit to the former Chinese Pavilion of the World Expo - China Art Palace, where the Shanghai Art Museum has now relocated, with a large number of collections to appreciate. Then go to the most flavorful alley of the Bund, Tianzifang, and in the evening, go shopping in the new landmark of Shanghai, Xintiandi.
China Art Palace
Tianzifang
Shanghai Xintiandi (Ma Dang Road)
Transportation Guide
From China Art Museum to Tianzifang, it takes about 20 minutes by subway. Board the Metro Line 8 at China Art Museum, transfer to Line 9 at Lu Jia Bang Road Station, and get off at Da Pu Qiao Station (Exit 1). From Tianzifang to Xintiandi, it takes about 20 minutes by subway, take the subway line 13 from Madang Road Station, and get off at Xintiandi Station (Exit 6).
Dining Guide
For lunch, it is recommended to eat around the China Art Museum, and for dinner, dine in Xintiandi, where there is a rich variety of food, and you can also try authentic Shanghai cuisine.
Xinghua Lou (Chang Li Store)
Time-Honored Brand
Shu Fu (World Expo Store)
Sichuan Cuisine
Shanghai No.1 Private Collection Cuisine (Huangpu Store)
Shanghai Cuisine
Accommodation Tips
• Iconic city center with surrounding classic attractions: Nanjing Road Walking Street, City God Temple. There are also several subway lines running through it. • Here you can shop, taste delicious food, and experience the authentic Shanghai culture.
D3
Travel Tips
In the morning, visit Madame Tussauds to see the wax figures and take photos with them. Then head to the world-famous financial center, Lujiazui, where the renowned Jin Mao Tower and the Oriental Pearl Tower are located. In the evening, you can enjoy the night view here.
Shanghai Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Lujiazui
Oriental Pearl Tower
Transportation Guide
It is recommended to take the subway or bus for travel within Shanghai, which is convenient, fast, and economical. From Madame Tussauds to Lujiazui, it takes about 20 minutes by subway. Board the Metro Line 2 at People's Square Station (heading towards Guanglan Road), and get off at Lujiazui Station.
Dining Guide
For lunch, it is recommended to eat around Madame Tussauds, and for dinner, you can choose to dine near Lujiazui, where there is a rich variety of food and you can also try authentic Shanghai cuisine.
Lao Kelei Shanghai Cuisine (Chuangxing Store)
Local Cuisine
Lao Sheng Chang Soup Dumpling House (Nanjing Road Store)
Snacks
Shanghai Xiao Nan Guo (Zhengda Plaza Store)
Shanghai Cuisine
Shanghai Grandma's Home Cooking Restaurant
Shanghai Cuisine
Oriental Pearl Tower Sky Revolving Restaurant
Buffet
Accommodation Tips
• Iconic city center with surrounding classic attractions: Nanjing Road Walking Street, City God Temple. There are also several subway lines running through it. • Here you can shop, taste delicious food, and experience the authentic Shanghai culture.