Shanghai 5-Day In-Depth Travel Guide

Shanghai 5-Day In-Depth Travel Guide 🏙️ A treasure route that satisfies both foodies and literary youth is here!

Take endless photos of the Bund night view, encounter history at the corner of Wukang Road, be a princess for a day at Disneyland... Follow this route to easily get the essence of Shanghai✨

📍Day 1 Classic Bund Line
Bund Viewing Platform (Free/24 hours) Best spot to shoot the Lujiazui Four Giants
East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (various old brands + Peace Hotel is great for photos)
Yuyuan Bazaar (ancient style night market with great atmosphere, Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant is a must-try)

Friendly reminder: The Bund lights up at 7 PM, weekends are very crowded, suggest off-peak visits!

📍Day 2 Artsy & Bohemian Line
Wukang Mansion (1850 Huaihai Middle Road) Popular check-in spot
Anfu Road (cluster of theaters + brunch spots) Recommend RAC Bar’s French crepes
Sinan Mansions (523 Fuxing Middle Road) Artsy bookstore in old Western-style houses, great to explore

📍Day 3 Fairy Tale Adventure
Shanghai Disneyland (Chuansha Town, Pudong New Area) Early access card is really worth it!
Disneytown (giant Donald Duck perfect for photos) Recommend Zhilefang for Western cuisine

Must-see: Fireworks show at 8 PM, secure your spot 1 hour early, remember to wear comfortable shoes for walking 20,000+ steps

📍Day 4 Art Tour
West Bund Art Museum (2600 Longteng Avenue) Riverside trail perfect for photos
M50 Creative Park (50 Moganshan Road) Graffiti walls a must-visit for cool girls
Tianzifang (Lane 210 Taikang Road) Though commercialized, the night view is stunning

📍Day 5 City Secrets
1933 Old Millfun (611 Liyang Road, Hongkou District) Dark style photography hotspot
Doyun Bookstore (52nd floor, Shanghai Tower) Cloud-level bookstore overlooking the Huangpu River
Pudong Art Museum (2777 Binjiang Avenue) Perfect spot to watch the sunset

🍜 Food Highlights:
- Laorenhe Restaurant (Shanghai cuisine)
- Guangming Village Grand Restaurant (fresh meat mooncakes)
- Dahuchun (pan-fried buns)
- Old Lane Noodle House in West Shanghai (clam and pork liver noodles)

🏨 Accommodation Suggestions:
▪️ Near the Bund: Wanda Reign Shanghai (unbeatable river view)
▪️ Jing’an Temple Area: The PuLi Hotel and Spa (understated luxury)
▪️ Around Disneyland: Vanke Linhui (best value choice)

💡 Tips:
1. Download "Metro Metropolitan" for super convenient subway rides
2. Shared bikes + subway is the best travel combo
3. Wukang Road and other popular spots are least crowded before 9 AM
4. Many museums are closed on Mondays, remember to check opening hours

Anfu Road Sinan Mansions Tianzifang Wukang Road

Post by matildarosewood86 | Sep 18, 2025

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