Welcome to visit the world's most beautiful metropolis—Shanghai

Explore Shanghai Bund in one day with just 800 RMB per person! Stroll through the International Architecture, walk Nanjing Road, ascend Shanghai Tower, enjoy a night cruise on the Huangpu River, and check off all the classic spots in the Magic City…

This time, I will take you to a city that is always shining—Shanghai.
It’s not New York, but it has the dazzling skyline known as the "Oriental Manhattan";
It’s not Paris, but it is China’s most modern "Museum of International Architecture";
It’s not a film studio, but taking a photo of the night view from the Bund looks like stepping into the set of "Tiny Times"!

In just one day, with 800 RMB per person, I have designed a premium route combining city landmarks, classic routes, and cost-effective experiences. High-speed rail round trip, metro travel, and light walking connect you from the Bund to Lujiazui, from Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to the top of Shanghai Tower, and then a night view on the Huangpu River before returning. Spend wisely, take beautiful photos, enjoy delicious food, and fully experience the classic side of the "Magic City"!

📍 Itinerary Overview
Duration: 1-day tour (recommended on weekends or holidays)
Budget: 800 RMB per person (including round-trip transportation, tickets, meals, and night cruise)
Recommended departure cities: Hangzhou / Suzhou / Nanjing / Ningbo (convenient high-speed rail).
Start and end points: Hangzhou East Station → Shanghai Hongqiao Station → Shanghai Hongqiao Station → Hangzhou East Station.

Itinerary route:
Morning: Hangzhou → Shanghai Hongqiao Station → Metro to the Bund → Bund International Architecture Cluster + Riverside Viewing Platform.
Noon: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (lunch + shopping),
Afternoon: Ascend Shanghai Tower (546 meters high observation deck).
Evening: Lujiazui Riverside → Huangpu River night cruise.
Night: Return from Shanghai Hongqiao Station → Hangzhou.

Morning: Stroll through the dialogue between century-old buildings and modern skyline at the Bund.
Transportation: Hangzhou East Station → Shanghai Hongqiao Station (second-class high-speed rail ticket about 73 RMB, 1-hour ride). After exiting, take Metro Line 10 transfer to Line 1 to "The Bund" station (ticket 6 RMB, 40-minute ride).

✅ Bund International Architecture Cluster (free admission) is known as the "World Architecture Expo," with 52 European-style buildings lined up along the Huangpu River, from the Customs House to the Peace Hotel, each full of history.
Highlights: Take classic Bund photos at Chen Yi Square opposite the "three-piece set" (Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Tower), walk the Lovers’ Wall, listen to the river breeze, watch boats shuttle, and check in at iconic buildings like the Bund Signal Tower and Customs House Clock Tower.
Recommended stay: 1.5 hours, then walk to the Bund Viewing Platform (north section/Middle Shandong Road).
Best viewing spots: Waibaidu Bridge (filming location of "Romance in the Rain"), Rock Bund (artsy bohemian district), take panoramic shots in front of the People’s Heroes Monument.
Recommended stay: 30 minutes.

Noon: Walk 5 minutes through Nanjing Road, China’s busiest commercial street (1.2 km long).
Activities: Visit old brands like Shen Dacheng (Qingtuan) and First Food Store (souvenirs), check in at the popular Starbucks Reserve Shanghai Roastery (the largest in the world), and shoot urban photos of "century-old arcade buildings + bustling crowds."
Recommended stay: 1 hour.
Lunch: Recommended at Nanjing Road’s "Lao Zhengxing Restaurant" or "Lvbolang." Must-try dishes: Shanghai local cuisine including braised pork, salted fresh pork soup, crab roe soup dumplings. Average cost: 95 RMB per person.

Afternoon: Ascend to the top of Shanghai Tower to see the Magic City from 546 meters. Walk to Lujiazui Metro Station → 5-minute walk to Shanghai Tower (China’s tallest building).
✅ Shanghai Tower Observation Deck (ticket 180 RMB, includes high-speed elevator experience).
Highlights: 45 seconds to reach the 118th floor (546 meters), 360° panoramic city view, shoot panoramic views of Pudong and Puxi, interactive exhibits about architectural marvels and city changes.
Recommended stay: 1.5 hours. Optional check-ins: Oriental Pearl Tower exterior / IFC Mall photo spots.

Evening: Watch the sunset and city lights transition at Lujiazui Riverside. Walk from Shanghai Tower to Lujiazui Riverside Avenue.
✅ Best spot for nightscape pre-shoot!
Activities: Photograph the "three-piece set" reflections on the river, wait for sunset as lights gradually turn on, the Magic City officially "powers up," and enjoy a distant view of the Bund’s international architecture cluster as the city lights come on.
Recommended stay: 40 minutes.

Night: Huangpu River night cruise to see the Magic City’s dazzling lights. Head to Dongchang Road Ferry or Shiliupu Wharf (accessible by metro) to board the Huangpu River night cruise (ticket 128 RMB/person, includes commentary).
✅ A must-do in Shanghai! Highlights: Night cruise on the Huangpu River, full light show on both sides, professional commentary on the Bund’s history and architecture, shoot "city skyline + reflections" photos. Duration: about 70 minutes.

Return: After the cruise → walk to Lujiazui Station → take Metro Line 2 directly to Shanghai Hongqiao Station (ticket 7 RMB, 45-minute ride), then take the high-speed rail back to Hangzhou (recommended departure before 8:30 PM).

Total cost summary (per person):
Transportation (round-trip high-speed rail + city metro): 73×2 + 13 = 159 RMB,
Tickets: 180 (Shanghai Tower) + 128 (night cruise) = 308 RMB,
Meals (lunch): 95 RMB,
Emergency & souvenirs: 238 RMB,
Total: 800 RMB.
Precisely controlled within budget!

Helpful tips:
1. Best time: Enter after 4:00 PM to see both day and night views in one visit for the best value.
2. Want to save money? You can skip Shanghai Tower (replace with Oriental Pearl Tower two-ball combo ticket for 198 RMB or just exterior view), or choose discounted night cruise tickets (often available online in advance).
3. Souvenir recommendations:
First Food Store: pear syrup candy, spiced beans, pastry gift boxes; Shen Dacheng: fresh meat zongzi, double-stuffed rice balls (vacuum packed available).
Shanghai Story: scarves, small cheongsam items.
4. The Bund is crowded, watch your belongings; wear comfortable shoes, about 15,000 steps walking in total.
5. It’s recommended to buy night cruise tickets in advance on "Urban Tourism" or "Trip.com" to avoid queues.

Shanghai Bund is a city that "welds history and future together."
It is the century-old chimes of the Bund, the bustling crowds of Nanjing Road, the cloud-high views from Shanghai Tower, and the never-extinguishing urban dream in the river of lights.

One-day tour, 800 RMB. You can not only complete the most classic golden route of the Magic City but also hear the speed and romance of China in the wind at the Bund.

Wish you a pleasant journey!
Please stay tuned (to be continued)