Ancient City Summer in the Magic City: 7-Day Heartfelt Shanghai Travel Guide

7-Day Shanghai Travel Guide|From a Modern Metropolis to a Fairy Tale World✨
This trip to Shanghai perfectly blends urban prosperity with dreamy fairy tales, and I also tasted authentic local Shanghai cuisine. Sharing this with friends who want to visit Shanghai~

Explore the Magic City in 7 Days🚩

DAY1️⃣
Xianyang Airport → Pudong Airport → National Exhibition and Convention Center (Hongqiao Business District)
The National Exhibition and Convention Center is truly spectacular. I recommend wearing comfortable shoes as the venue is huge and requires a lot of walking. Nearby, there’s a place called "Mrs. Crab" specializing in crab dishes, definitely worth trying~

DAY2️⃣
Disneyland All Day
Be sure to download the official app in advance to check wait times! Recommended attractions:
✅Soaring Over the Horizon
✅Tron Lightcycle Power Run
✅Pirates of the Caribbean
Don’t miss the fireworks show at night, starting around 8 PM. It’s best to secure a spot by 6 PM.

DAY3️⃣
Lujiazui Financial District → The Three Iconic Landmarks Check-in
Recommended check-in route:
📍Shoot up at the foot of the Oriental Pearl Tower
📍Jin Mao Tower 88th-floor observation deck
📍Shanghai Tower 118th-floor "Shanghai Summit"
For lunch, try the sky-high restaurant on the 91st floor, enjoying the panoramic view of the Magic City while dining.

DAY4️⃣
Yuyuan Garden → City God Temple → Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Yuyuan Garden represents Jiangnan-style gardens. Must-try snacks at City God Temple snack street:
🦀 Crab Roe Soup Dumplings
🍜 Zhajiang Noodles
🥮 Fresh Meat Mooncakes

DAY5️⃣
Tianzifang → Xintiandi
Tianzifang’s artsy shops are great for browsing, and Xintiandi is perfect for afternoon tea. An excellent place to experience Shanghai’s chic vibe.

DAY6️⃣
Shanghai Museum → Jing’an Temple
The Shanghai Museum has a vast collection; renting an audio guide is recommended. Jing’an Temple is magnificent with golden splendor, and the night lighting is stunning.

DAY7️⃣
Breakfast at Gusu Noodle House → Return via Hongqiao Airport
Gusu Noodle House’s shredded eel noodles and braised duck are exceptional, a perfect ending.

🍜 Food Guide:
➡ Gusu Noodle House (Yunnan Middle Road, Huangpu District)
➡ Mrs. Crab (Shenchang Road, Minhang District)
➡ Xiao Yang Shengjian (available everywhere)
➡ Xian De Lai Pork Ribs with Rice Cake

🚇 Travel Tips:
1. Shanghai Metro is super convenient; download the Metro Metropolis app in advance.
2. From Pudong Airport to downtown, take the maglev train—7 minutes to Longyang Road.
3. For Disneyland, it’s recommended to stay at nearby hotels with free shuttle buses.

Sunshine is gentle, breeze just right—Shanghai Disneyland and Magic City food tour

Post by Bell_34+Chloe | Aug 16, 2025

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