Shanghai 3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary for People with Limited Time

Travel Shanghai 🇨🇳 for 3 days 2 nights, easy to follow without getting lost. Where can you go? Let’s find out 🤗

🗓️Day 1

📍The North Bund
This area has many beautiful spots. Stop to take photos of the Oriental Pearl Tower, stroll around North Bund passing Waibaidu Bridge, and go through the laser tunnel to cross over to the Pearl Tower side.

📍Tian an 1000 Tree
This is a super stylish eco-friendly building project in Shanghai, perfect for taking beautiful photos from every angle.

📍Yuyuan Garden or Chen Wang Miao Market
Enjoy walking among various plants. Inside the garden, there are bridges over ponds, pavilions, and traditional Chinese-style gazebos, making you feel like you’ve stepped into an ancient Chinese novel.
🎫For those visiting the garden, the entrance fee is 40 yuan. It’s recommended to book tickets in advance to save time.
Then stop by the market to find giant xiaolongbao to eat to your heart’s content.

📍Stroll around Xintiandi
A hotspot for Shanghai youth, a check-in point for photos, cafes, and many shops.

🗓️Day 2

📍Jing'an Temple
Shanghai’s number one sacred temple, a peaceful place in the city center. The temple’s beauty lies in the golden glow from the halls and buildings inside. At night, the temple is beautifully lit up, perfect for stunning photos.

📍Starbucks Reserve Roastery
Visit the largest Starbucks branch in China, which was once the largest in the world. It has two floors and even a coffee roasting area inside.

📍Lujiazui
This is a prosperous district, a hub for commerce, finance, and economy, and home to the famous landmark Oriental Pearl Tower.

📍Wukang and Anfu Road
Popular areas for Shanghai youth to stroll, take photos, and shop on streets with a very European vibe. It’s recommended to set aside 1-2 hours to leisurely explore because there are many cute shops worth visiting.

📍Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
The ancient water town of Zhujiajiao, known as the Venice of the East in Shanghai. It’s a 400-year-old water village where you can see traditional lifestyles, old houses, and try local dishes like braised pork leg, stinky tofu, and Chinese tea. Don’t miss the boat ride to see the beauty of traditional life.

📍East Nanjing Road
A shopping street you must not miss!! It’s a collection of famous stores and brand names. At night, it turns into a very long pedestrian street, perfect for a leisurely walk.

🗓️Day 3

📍Shanghai Disneyland (Full day)
The largest in Asia and home to the world’s largest Disney castle.

Recommended rides:
🏍TRON Lightcycle Power Run
⛵️Pirates of the Caribbean⚓️ in the Treasure Cove zone
🐰Zootopia: Hot Pursuit👮♀️👯♂️ in the Zootopia zone
This is the newest zone in Shanghai Disneyland and a must-try ride.
Tips: It’s recommended to download the Shanghai Disneyland app to check ride times and maps by zone.

🚆Transportation: Metro, Bus, Taxi
📱Must-have apps on your phone: Alipay, True Money Wallet, WeChat, Google Translate, Didi, MetroMan, and Amap

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