Exploring Shanghai on a Budget: Stay in a Historic Townhouse
by Mitchell_40 Scarlett
Jun 1, 2025
| Affordable Travel in a Classic Shanghai Mansion. "Here's your ultimate 2-day, 1-night Shanghai itinerary💥 Save it now!
📅Day 1 Route
Morning: Yu Garden (40 RMB ticket, enter before 16:00) → City God Temple, soak up classical charm~
Noon: Devour pan-fried buns and pork chop rice cakes – absolutely delicious!
Afternoon: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street → Zhapu Road Bridge → Waibaidu Bridge → People's Heroes Memorial Tower → The Bund
Evening: After 19:00, the Bund lights up spectacularly🌃 Take a 2 RMB ferry to Pudong to visit Shanghai Tower and Oriental Pearl Tower!
📅Day 2 Route
Morning: Book in advance for Shanghai Museum → Photo op at Wukang Building
Noon: Explore Wukang Road for food – tons of hidden gem eateries
Afternoon: Soong Ching-ling's Residence (20 RMB full ticket) → Sinan Mansions → Optional visit to Tianzifang
Evening: Shanghai Pudong Art Museum, go 1 hour before sunset for stunning silhouette photos!
🚇Transport
Get an 18 RMB metro day pass – most attractions are directly accessible, super convenient!
🍜Must-Try Foods
✅Xian De Lai Pork Chop Rice Cakes
✅International Hotel Butterfly Pastries
✅Lai Lai Steamed Crab Roe Soup Dumplings
✅Ops Coffee (remember to book!)
🏠Accommodation Recommendation
Shanghai Oriental Paris Youth Hostel (Shanghai Railway Station Branch)
📍Address: 3F, 360 Hengtong Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai
All-female hostel for extra peace of mind! Super close to the metro, retro Shanghai-style perfect for photos📸! Ultra-comfy mattresses and great for making new friends instantly~
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