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Shanghai
(上海)Futuristic skyline meets colonial Art Deco heritage on the Huangpu River.
Suggested Stay
3-4 Days
Best Season to Visit
Spring (Mar - May), Autumn (Sep - Nov)
Top Highlights
★ The Bund & Pudong Skyline★ Yu Garden★ French Concession★ Nanjing Road★ Shanghai Tower (118th Floor)
Recommended Classic Itinerary
DAY 1Colonial Bund & Futuristic Pudong
Walk the historic Bund promenade, cross to Pudong for Shanghai Tower observatory, evening Huangpu river cruise.
DAY 2Old Town & Trendy Concession
Yu Garden & Bazaar, wander tree-lined streets of Former French Concession (Wukang Road, cafes).
DAY 3Art & Water Town Escape
Xintiandi shopping, Long Museum West Bund, or day trip to Zhujiajiao water town.
Iconic Regional Dishes to Try
Must-order local specialties for your Dianping search
🥢Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings)
🥢Shengjianbao (Pan-Fried Buns)
🥢Hairy Crab
🥢Braised Pork Belly (Hongshao Rou)
Getting There & Around
Pudong Airport (PVG) with Maglev train (431 km/h in 7 mins); Hongqiao (SHA) integrated air-rail hub. 20+ subway lines.
Local Insider Tips
- •The Bund light show turns off promptly at 22:00 (23:00 in summer). Arrive before 19:30 for prime photo spots.
- •Take the 2 RMB public ferry across the Huangpu River for the best budget skyline view.