Fun Family Trip to Shanghai

Transportation Guide: Subway, Bus
Must-Visit Attractions: Shanghai Disneyland, Shanghai Circus World, Shanghai Natural History Museum, Jing'an Temple, New Bund, Xintiandi, St. Ignatius Cathedral in Xujiahui, People's Park, Yuyuan Garden, Qibao Ancient Town
Recommended Hotel: Campanile Hotel (Shanghai Huaihai Road Branch)
Must-Try Foods: Shengjianbao, Shake Shack Salted Chocolate Latte, Guimanlong Hangzhou Cuisine
2025.03.31-04.05 Shanghai Trip

This time, because my husband had a business trip to Shanghai on 3/26, a week later my siblings, grandparents, and I traveled abroad to Shanghai to visit dad (on the 4th day, grandparents split off to travel to Nanjing).

Day 1: Arrive in Shanghai at night

Day 2:

#Dahuchun Shengjianbao (Later found out the taste varies by location)

(The flavor at the department store downstairs was average; recommend the bigger store)
#Changsha Black Stinky Tofu (I personally prefer Taiwanese stinky tofu)
#Salted Chocolate Latte (Highly recommend! Drank it almost every day)
(Comparable to Taipei’s Tianmu District)

Day 3:
#Ancient Town Sesame Tangyuan (A must-eat for sesame lovers)
(China’s largest beverage company)
(Comparable to Taipei’s Xinyi District)
(Cultural and creative market)
#Quanjude Peking Duck (Missed it last time in Beijing)

Day 4:
(Family-friendly attractions)
#Rongjia Yellow Croaker Noodles (Michelin Bib Gourmand recommended)
Children’s Playground (Photo 14)
#Shanghai Xujiahui Catholic Church (Didn’t go inside due to time constraints)
#Shanghai Circus World (Very different from Macau’s Cirque du Soleil)
#Dian Du De Dim Sum Restaurant (Hong Kong-style dim sum, with roasted pigeon)

Day 5: (4/4 Children’s Day)

(Must-visit Hangzhou cuisine for a second time)
#Ninety Leaves Matcha Specialty Store (A must for matcha lovers)
#shanghaidisneyresort

Because of Children’s Day, Disneyland exceptionally held fireworks twice.
The kids’ favorite part was the Avengers segment.
This trip was very crowded; even fast pass tickets couldn’t be bought on the same day.
Many shows, meet-and-greets, and parades are recommended to be booked early according to the schedule.