Shanghai

3-day itinerary

The Perfect 3 Days in Shanghai

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A balanced 3-day plan for Shanghai, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. The Bund

    Morning

    The Bund

    Stroll Shanghai's legendary Bund for stunning skyline views and century-old colonial architecture.

    14 min walk · 1.1 km to the next stop
  2. Yu Yuan Garden

    Afternoon

    Yu Yuan Garden

    A breathtaking 400-year-old classical garden of pavilions, rockeries, and koi-filled ponds in Shanghai's old city.

    19 min walk · 1.4 km to the next stop
  3. Shanghai Tower

    Evening

    Shanghai Tower

    Soar to the top of China's tallest skyscraper for breathtaking panoramic views over Shanghai.

Where to eat: Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant — Chinese — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Sights & Experiences

  1. Shanghai World Financial Center

    Morning

    Shanghai World Financial Center

    Soar to the top of Shanghai's bottle-opener skyscraper for jaw-dropping 492-meter views.

    18 min drive · 4.7 km to the next stop
  2. Tianzifang

    Afternoon

    Tianzifang

    A labyrinth of creative studios, indie boutiques, and cozy cafés tucked inside Shanghai's charming old shikumen laneways.

    12 min drive · 2.8 km to the next stop
  3. Jing'an Temple

    Evening

    Jing'an Temple

    A serene Buddhist sanctuary nestled amid Shanghai's skyscrapers, blending ancient spirituality with urban energy.

Where to eat: El Willy — Iberian — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. Jade Buddha Temple

    Morning

    Jade Buddha Temple

    Home to a stunning white jade Buddha, this serene temple is Shanghai's most revered spiritual sanctuary.

    17 min drive · 4.2 km to the next stop
  2. Wukang Mansion

    Afternoon

    Wukang Mansion

    Shanghai's most photographed building, this 1924 prow-shaped landmark channels old-world glamour on a grand tree-lined boulevard.

  3. Shanghai Disneyland

    Evening

    Shanghai Disneyland

    China's dazzling Disney park blends classic magic with unique cultural flair for unforgettable adventures.

Where to eat: M on the Bund — A well-loved local spot.

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Built from Shanghai's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.