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Shanghai 4-Day Classic Route

Best season: March to May, September to November

Route Overview

D1 Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area (2 hours) → Yu Garden (1 hour) → Nanjing Road Walking Street (3 hours) → The Bund (1 hour)
D2 China Art Museum (4 hours) → Tianzifang (2 hours) → Xintiandi (Ma Dang Road) (2 hours)
D3 Shanghai Disney Resort (1 day)
D4 Shanghai Madame Tussauds (3 hours) → Lujiazui (2 hours) → Oriental Pearl Tower (2 hours)

Tips

According to the popularity and location of the attractions, you can visit 11 essential spots in five days, experiencing the magic of the metropolis known as the "Oriental Paris."

D1

Travel Tips

Departing from within the country, you are expected to arrive in Shanghai in the morning. First, go to the hotel to check in. After a short rest, visit the City God Temple which gathers various characteristic snacks of Shanghai, and then proceed to the classical Jiangnan garden, Yu Garden. In the afternoon, visit the most famous commercial district in Shanghai to stroll around department stores and old brand shops. In the evening, go to the Bund to appreciate the World Architecture Expo and the famous Waibaidu Bridge from "Endless Love".

Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area (2 hours) -> Walk for 6 minutes-> Yu Garden (1 hour) -> Bus 30 minutes-> Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (3 hours) -> Walk for 10 minutes-> The Bund (1 hour)
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Shanghai City God Temple Tourist Area

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Yuyuan Garden

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Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

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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.

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Lu Bo Lang (Yu Garden Road Store)

Time-Honored Brand

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Shanghai Old Restaurant (Yu Garden Store)

Shanghai Cuisine

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Nanxiang Steamed Buns (City God Temple Store)

Snacks

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Xiao Yang Sheng Jian (Huanghe Road)

Pan-fried Dumplings

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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 (4 hours) -> Subway 30 minutes-> Tianzifang (2 hours) -> Subway 30 minutes-> Shanghai Xintiandi (Ma Dang Road) (2 hours)
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China Art Palace

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Tianzifang

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Shanghai Xintiandi (Ma Dang Road)

Transportation Guide

From China Art Museum to Tianzifang, it takes about 30 minutes by subway, take the subway line 8 from China Art Museum, transfer to line 9 at Lujiabang Road, and get off at Dapuqiao 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.

image of Xinghua Lou (Chang Li Store)

Xinghua Lou (Chang Li Store)

Time-Honored Brand

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Shu Fu (World Expo Store)

Sichuan Cuisine

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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

It's best to arrive at Disney early today, as there are fewer people in the morning, allowing for more enjoyable play. It is recommended to play the whole park counterclockwise. First, go to the Garden of Imagination to take photos at the "Twelve Friends Garden", then head straight to Adventure Isle to experience thrilling rides, and then go to Treasure Cove to enjoy the newly created wonderful performances. Lunch can be solved here. Disney Land has a lot of entertainment options, and you can adjust the order of the attractions according to your preferences or the on-site queuing situation.

Shanghai Disney Resort (1 day)
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Shanghai Disney Resort

Transportation Guide

Shanghai Disney Resort is located in Chuansha New Town, Pudong New District. You can take the Metro Line 11 to the Disney Station. Alternatively, take the bus and get off at the Xinchuan Road Miao Jing Road stop. If you take a taxi from the city area, it will take about 40 minutes, approximately 30 kilometers, and cost around 110 yuan.

Dining Guide

At Disney, how can you only play? The park has a variety of foods from all over the world, with Chinese and Western meals available. Many service personnel are dressed as Disney stars. There are many snack stalls along the way, which can replenish energy at any time. Lunch and dinner can be solved within the park, and I believe the food in the park will not disappoint you.

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Sailor's Big Grill

Fast Food

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Sea Monster Snacks

Snacks

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Barbossa's Grill

Barbecue

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Toy Box Banquet Square

Fast Food

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Royal Banquet Hall

Western Style

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Old Vine Tree Food Stack

International Cuisine

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Mickey's Good Friends Delicious Market

Fast Food

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Chi Chi and Ti Ti Fruit Stand

Snacks

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Little Chef Bakery

Bread and Desserts

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Star Terrace Restaurant

Fast Food

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Xuanwei (Note: This word does not have a direct translation and may refer to a specific brand or place, so it is kept as is.)

Snacks

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Flower Taste

Snacks

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Leisure Moon Restaurant

Chinese Cuisine

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Tribal Abundance Hall

Barbecue

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Pike's Big Bite

Specialty Snacks

Accommodation Tips

The world's first "Zootopia" themed park has joyfully opened its "city"! Enjoy the joyful atmosphere of the theme park, and do not miss the parade and fireworks. Unlock more photo poses here. Theme park area, with a variety of hotels and homestays, and very convenient transportation.

D4

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 (3 hours) -> subway 20 minutes-> Lujiazui (2 hours) -> Walk for 10 minutes-> Oriental Pearl Tower (2 hours)
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Shanghai Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

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Lujiazui

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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.

image of Lao Kelei Shanghai Cuisine (Chuangxing Store)

Lao Kelei Shanghai Cuisine (Chuangxing Store)

Local Cuisine

image of Lao Sheng Chang Soup Dumpling House (Nanjing Road Store)

Lao Sheng Chang Soup Dumpling House (Nanjing Road Store)

Snacks

image of Shanghai Xiao Nan Guo (Zhengda Plaza Store)

Shanghai Xiao Nan Guo (Zhengda Plaza Store)

Shanghai Cuisine

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Shanghai Grandma's Home Cooking Restaurant

Shanghai Cuisine

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Oriental Pearl Tower Sky Revolving Restaurant

Buffet

Accommodation Tips

It is recommended to stay near People's Square / Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, where the transportation is convenient, and there are many surrounding shopping and food options, making it the most prosperous area in Shanghai.