Shanghai rewards a plan that leaves space between the landmarks. Start by the river, spend a day among garden paths, then step into neighborhoods where a walk can become the best part of the day.
Choose a few places that interest you rather than trying to see everything. Keep your onward travel details close and check the area in Stopover as you put the days together.
Before you go
Five days, at your own pace
Use these days as a starting point. Swap a stop, stay longer somewhere you like, and leave room for a quiet meal or an unplanned walk.
- DAY 01
Find your feet by the river
Start with The Bund and Nanjing Road. Take in the river, then follow your curiosity into the surrounding streets. Keep the rest of the day open.
Check the permitted area - DAY 02
Garden paths & old-city lanes
Pair Yu Garden with a wander through the Old City lanes. Pick a few stops rather than filling every part of the day.
Check the permitted area - DAY 03
A day in the neighborhoods
Walk Wukang Road, browse along Anfu Road, and take a break in Fuxing Park. Leave time to sit down somewhere you like.
Check the permitted area - DAY 04
A change of pace
Begin with Jing’an Temple, then make room for art and a riverside walk along the West Bund. Let your interests set the pace.
Check the permitted area - DAY 05
One last look at Shanghai
Return to the West Bund or take a final walk around Xuhui Riverside. Keep your passport and onward ticket easy to reach as you get ready to leave.
Check the permitted area
Keep your plans your own
A good conversation does not need to become someone else’s itinerary. If an invitation starts to feel like a commitment, it is fine to step away.
A little preparation goes a long way
Before heading out, bring together the small details that make the day easier: where you are going, how you will pay, and what you want to keep offline.
Prepare for | Keep in mind |
|---|---|
Getting around | Save your destination address and keep an offline map handy. |
Paying | Have a backup payment option and check the total before you confirm. |
Staying connected | Save key addresses and travel documents so you can reach them offline. |
Take the details with you
Keep useful phrases and a help card close, so you can spend more of the day looking up from your phone.
Take it with you
Keep the details close.
Your stay countdown, Chinese phrase cards, and help card, together in Stopover.
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