Shanghai Summer Escape Guide July-September: The Ultimate Playbook for Shanghai

Melting hot! The ultimate summer survival guide for Shanghai is here! 🌞💦

📅【4 Days 3 Nights In-Depth Itinerary】

💫Day 1: Classic Must-Visits
8:00 Watch the sunrise at The Bund (Address: Zhongshan East 1st Road, Huangpu District)
11:00 Da Hu Chun’s delicious juicy Shengjianbao (Avg. 20 RMB per person)
14:00 Shop till your feet hurt on Nanjing Road 🛍️
Recommended: Buy souvenirs at First Food Store
18:00 Dinner in the clouds at Oriental Pearl Tower (Reservation required)

💫Day 2: Artsy Day
10:00 Stroll along Wukang Road 🚶‍♀️
Must snap: Wukang Building (1850 Huaihai Middle Road)
12:00 Brunch at Rac Bar (322 Anfu Road)
15:00 Enjoy afternoon tea at Xintiandi 🍵
20:00 Capture stunning night views at Sinan Mansions!

💫Day 3: Disney Fun Day 🎢
7:30 Head straight to Tron Lightcycle Power Run at park opening
12:00 Eat at Disneytown
20:30 Don’t miss the fireworks show! Secure your spot 1 hour early

💫Day 4: Cultural Tour
9:00 Visit Shanghai Museum to see bronze artifacts (Free with reservation)
12:00 Eat at City God Temple 😋
15:00 Wear Hanfu and take beautiful photos at Yuyuan Garden

🍜【Must-Try Foods】
✔️ First Shengjianbao - Da Hu Chun (136 Sichuan Middle Road)
✔️ Time-honored brand - Xian De Lai Pork Ribs with Rice Cake (46 Yunnan South Road)
✔️ King of Dim Sum - Wang Jia Sha Crab Shell Yellow (85 Nanjing West Road)
✔️ Noodle lovers must try - Lao Ban Zhai Scallion Oil Noodles (600 Fuzhou Road)

🏨【Accommodation Tips】
🌟 Luxury pick: Waldorf Astoria The Bund
🌟 Best value: All Seasons People’s Square
🌟 Disney fans: Toy Story Hotel

🚇【Getting Around Essentials】
▫️ Subway: Metro Metropolis App
▫️ Bus: Shanghai Public Transport App
▫️ Taxi: Recommend using Gaode Taxi for cheaper rides

💡【Practical Tips】
✅ Bring a mini fan! Bring sunscreen!
✅ Book Disney tickets 15 days in advance
✅ Download Shanghai Suishen Code mini program

Friends coming to Shanghai this summer, quickly mark this down! Feel free to leave questions below 👇

Post by Olivia.Ward.68 | Jul 22, 2025

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