5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in Shanghai
A balanced 5-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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Morning
The Bund
Stroll Shanghai's legendary Bund for stunning skyline views and century-old colonial architecture.
11 min walk · 0.8 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Waibaidu Bridge
Shanghai's iconic 1907 steel truss bridge where the Huangpu River meets the Suzhou Creek.
9 min drive · 1.8 km to the next stop
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.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Shanghai World Financial Center
Soar to the top of Shanghai's bottle-opener skyscraper for jaw-dropping 492-meter views.
9 min drive · 1.7 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Yu Yuan Garden
A breathtaking 400-year-old classical garden of pavilions, rockeries, and koi-filled ponds in Shanghai's old city.
13 min drive · 3 km to the next stop
Evening
Shanghai Natural History Museum
Explore millions of specimens spanning Earth's history at Shanghai's stunning modern natural history museum.
Where to eat: El Willy — Iberian — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Jade Buddha Temple
Home to a stunning white jade Buddha, this serene temple is Shanghai's most revered spiritual sanctuary.
10 min drive · 2 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Jing'an Temple
A serene Buddhist sanctuary nestled amid Shanghai's skyscrapers, blending ancient spirituality with urban energy.
11 min drive · 2.2 km to the next stop
Evening
Wukang Mansion
Shanghai's most photographed building, this 1924 prow-shaped landmark channels old-world glamour on a grand tree-lined boulevard.
Where to eat: M on the Bund — A well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Tianzifang
A labyrinth of creative studios, indie boutiques, and cozy cafés tucked inside Shanghai's charming old shikumen laneways.
14 min drive · 3.2 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Mercedes-Benz Arena
Shanghai's premier entertainment venue hosts global superstars and blockbuster shows in stunning amphitheater style.
7 min walk · 0.5 km to the next stop
Evening
China Art Museum
China's premier art museum, housed in the iconic former Expo Pavilion, showcasing millennia of Chinese artistic heritage.
Where to eat: Isago 县 Sho Domo — Chinese — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
Shanghai's premier science destination, packed with hands-on exhibits that dazzle curious minds of all ages.
13 min drive · 3.1 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Long Museum
Discover bold contemporary art in a striking riverside museum celebrating China's vibrant creative scene.
38 min drive · 11.5 km to the next stop
Evening
Shanghai Disneyland
China's dazzling Disney park blends classic magic with unique cultural flair for unforgettable adventures.
Where to eat: Go Kaoru 斋 — A well-loved local spot.
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Customize it →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.