Shanghai 3-Day 2-Night Travel Guide

Hello everyone, don’t want to travel far during National Day? Come to the magic city Shanghai, where you can enjoy an international vibe without losing the local charm!

📍Day 1: The Bund Night View × Tour of International Architecture
Arrive in Shanghai by high-speed train and check into a four-star hotel near the Nanjing East Road subway station (about 1300 RMB for two nights). In the afternoon, stroll along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, try the green rice balls at Shen Da Cheng and pick up souvenirs at First Food Store. In the evening, take a walk along The Bund, watch the lights brighten on both sides of the Huangpu River, and snap photos with the Lujiazui “Three-Piece Set” in the frame 📸. For dinner, choose Lao Zheng Xing for authentic Shanghai cuisine, around 80 RMB per person.

📍Day 2: Artistic Shanghai × The City’s Heartbeat
In the morning, visit the Shanghai Museum (free, reservation required), where the bronze ware and calligraphy exhibitions are stunning. At noon, head to Wukang Road, check out the Wukang Building, and browse secondhand books at DuoZhuaYu Circular Shop; the café is perfect for chilling out. In the afternoon, go up the Shanghai Tower (ticket 180 RMB), have coffee at the “Duoyun Book House” on the 52nd floor, and enjoy a panoramic city view. In the evening, choose either the Oriental Pearl Tower or a Huangpu River cruise (120 RMB per person) to experience Shanghai’s dazzling nightscape.

📍Day 3: Old City Life × Trendy Landmarks to End
Sleep in naturally, then visit the City God Temple snack street (recommended: Nanxiang soup dumplings and pear syrup candy), just take photos outside to avoid pitfalls. In the afternoon, go to Xintiandi to shoot Shikumen-style photos or check out the TX Huaihai trendy brand art space. Before leaving, grab some Butterfly Pastries from the International Hotel as souvenirs; the queue is worth it!

💰 Budget Breakdown (per person):
High-speed train round trip: 1500 RMB (based on nearby cities)
Accommodation: 1300 RMB
Food & snacks: 600 RMB
Tickets & local transport: 600 RMB (subway + taxi)
✅ Total: about 3800 RMB, plus 200 RMB for emergencies for peace of mind!

This National Day, wander between Shanghai’s skyscrapers and plane tree shadows, feeling the collision of East and West, tradition and trend. I’ll be waiting for you in the evening breeze by the Huangpu River to set off together.

Post by MajesticMeadows | Oct 5, 2025