【National Day Family Trip to Shanghai · 4 Days 3 Nights Parent-Child Guide｜Easy Strolling Version】

Stay at child-friendly hotels or homestays along the subway line (recommended near People’s Square/Xujiahui), with a 3-night budget under 1000 RMB. Plan transportation, meals, and tickets reasonably, keeping the total cost around 3000 RMB.

📅 Day 1: City First Experience
Feel the bustling atmosphere at Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street → View the Bund’s international architecture and Huangpu River from the observation deck → Take an evening Huangpu River cruise (children’s ticket 60 RMB), the light show is super stunning!

📅 Day 2: Fairy Tale Day
One-day trip to Disneyland (book in advance)! Ride Dumbo, watch the Mickey parade and fireworks show, kids will love it! Bring your own snacks to save money, express passes are optional.

📅 Day 3: Fun Science Exploration
Shanghai Natural History Museum (children’s ticket 40 RMB) with dinosaur fossils and immersive animal world experience → Fly kites and feed pigeons at nearby Jing’an Park, relaxing and educational.

📅 Day 4: Nature and Childhood Fun
Ride parent-child bikes and picnic with tent at Gongqing Forest Park → or enjoy autumn flowers and lotus digging at Chenshan Botanical Garden → Before leaving, bring a box of International Hotel butterfly pastries as souvenirs!

📌 Tips: Stroller is a must! Avoid peak days for entry! Mother and baby rooms & children’s meals in restaurants are well-equipped, making it easy and stress-free to stroll with kids!

Post by HarperWilson | Sep 30, 2025