Shanghai 5 Days 4 Nights Travel Guide

Shanghai 5 Days 4 Nights Travel Guide (Budget: 5000 RMB)
Budget Allocation Suggestions
Item Budget (RMB) Description
Transportation 1000 Metro, bus, occasional taxi rides, purchase transportation card or day pass in advance
Accommodation 1600 Budget hotels/hostels (about 400 RMB/night)
Attractions Tickets & Experiences 700 Main attraction tickets, special experiences
Food & Dining 800 Snacks, fast food, specialty restaurants
Others/Shopping 900 Souvenirs, unexpected expenses, additional transportation
Total 5000

Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Shanghai, experience the bustling city
Transportation:
After arrival, purchase a Shanghai metro day pass (about 18 RMB) for convenient travel
Accommodation:
Choose budget hotels or hostels near People’s Square, Xujiahui, or Hongqiao (about 400 RMB/night)
Itinerary:
Afternoon: Stroll along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to feel Shanghai’s vibrancy
Evening: Enjoy the Bund night view, walk along the riverbank, admire the lights of Pudong skyscrapers (free)
Night: Try Shanghai local cuisine or snacks at small restaurants near the Bund (about 50 RMB)

Day 2: Pudong skyscrapers, Science and Technology Museum, Huangpu River night cruise
Morning:
Take the metro to Lujiazui (free)
Visit Shanghai Tower (observation deck about 200 RMB) or Shanghai World Financial Center (about 150 RMB)
Noon:
Have lunch at a mall in Lujiazui (fast food about 50 RMB)
Afternoon:
Visit Shanghai Science and Technology Museum (ticket about 60 RMB) or Shanghai Natural History Museum (about 30 RMB)
Evening:
Take a Huangpu River night cruise (about 120 RMB) or walk along Binjiang Avenue to enjoy the night view (free)

Day 3: Old Shanghai culture, Yuyuan Garden, City God Temple
Morning:
Visit Yuyuan Garden and City God Temple (ticket about 40 RMB)
Taste Shanghai specialties like xiaolongbao and shengjianbao (about 50 RMB)
Noon:
Dine near Yuyuan Bazaar (about 50 RMB)
Afternoon:
Visit Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum or the site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China (free or small ticket fee)
Stroll through Xintiandi and Tianzifang to experience Shanghai’s modern art and cultural atmosphere (free walk)
Evening:
Enjoy nightlife in Xintiandi or eat at nearby snack stalls (about 50 RMB)

Day 4: Changfeng Park, Shanghai Museum, Xujiahui
Morning:
Go to Changfeng Park (free) for a walk or boating (small fee)
Noon:
Eat near the park (about 30 RMB)
Afternoon:
Visit Shanghai Museum (free) or People’s Art Museum
Shop in Xujiahui commercial area to experience Shanghai’s shopping culture (budget within 50 RMB)
Evening:
Experience Shanghai’s night scene near Huaihai Road or East Nanjing Road (free walk)

Day 5: Shopping and departure
Morning:
Visit Xintiandi or Pudong Disneytown (depending on time)
Buy souvenirs (budget: 100 RMB)
Noon:
Taste Shanghai specialty snacks or fast food (50 RMB)
Afternoon:
Arrange transportation in advance, take metro or taxi to train station or airport (budget: 50-100 RMB)

Tips
Transportation: Buy Shanghai metro day or multi-day passes to save money and convenience
Accommodation: Book in advance, choose budget hotels with good reviews and convenient transport
Dining: Try Shanghai specialties like shengjianbao, xiaolongbao, crab shell pastries, which are cost-effective
Attractions: Use free attractions and public spaces, plan paid attractions reasonably
Shopping: Yuyuan, Huaihai Road, and Nanjing Road are great places to buy souvenirs

Wishing you a wonderful time in Shanghai! Yuyuan Garden