Sharing a 4-day, 3-night Shanghai travel plan 🇨🇳

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Share a travel plan to Shanghai (Shanghai) 4 days 3 nights 🇨🇳
Complete with all the highlights, including sightseeing, culture, shopping, and tasting famous food!
If you are a foodie, love taking pictures, or want to experience the modernity of a world-class metropolis, Shanghai is the place to go! 🏙️🍜

Day 1: Arrival & City Walk

Morning:
• Arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) ✈️
• Enter the city:
• Take the Maglev train (the world's fastest!) to Longyang Road Station and then take the subway (~30 minutes).
• Alternatively, take a taxi (~50 minutes) if you want convenience.

Afternoon:
• Check in to your hotel in The Bund (Waitan) or People’s Square.
• Take a walk at The Bund (Waitan) 🌟, a scenic spot along the Huangpu River with European-style buildings on the Puxi side and skyscrapers on the Pudong side.
• We recommend taking the Huangpu River Cruise 🛥️ for a close-up view of both sides of the river.

Evening:
• Go shopping on Nanjing Road 🛍️, a pedestrian street full of branded shops and souvenir shops.
• Try some Xiao Long Bao 🥟 at famous restaurants in People’s Square, such as Din Tai Fung.

Day 2: Architecture and Modern Districts 🏙️

Morning:
• Climb the Shanghai Tower 🏢, the tallest building in China and the 2nd in the world, and enjoy the panoramic view from the 118th floor observation deck.

Transportation: Take subway line 2 to Lujiazui Station.
• Take a photo walk with the Oriental Pearl Tower 🗼, a prominent Shanghai icon.

Afternoon:
• Visit the Shanghai Museum 🖼️, a museum with a collection of ancient Chinese artifacts.
• Transportation: Take subway line 1 or 2 to People’s Square Station.
• Stroll in Yuyuan Garden 🌳, a beautiful and classic ancient Chinese garden.
• Transportation: Take subway line 10 to Yuyuan Garden Station.

Evening:
• Enjoy authentic Chinese food at Old Shanghai Street.
• End the day with the Shanghai Nightlight Show 🌃, a spectacular light show at night.

Day 3: Last minute shopping before heading back home ✈️

Morning:
• Take a walk at Shanghai Disneytown 🏰 (stop by to buy souvenirs or take photos If you don't go to Disneyland)
• Or go shopping at AP Plaza (Shanghai Underground Market) 🛍️ There are so many things to choose from!
• Transportation: Take subway line 2 to Shanghai Science & Technology Museum Station

Afternoon:
• Buy souvenirs at the airport before your flight back
• Transportation: Take the Maglev or subway line 2 to the airport

Tips:
• Use the Shanghai Public Transportation Card for subway and bus, very convenient!
• Travel during April-May or September-October, the weather is nice (~15-25°C)
• Bring comfortable shoes, you can walk around all day
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Post by A little snap | Jan 27, 2025

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