5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in Shanghai
A balanced 5-day plan for Shanghai, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. 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.
Afternoon
Yu Yuan Garden
A breathtaking 400-year-old classical garden of pavilions, rockeries, and koi-filled ponds in Shanghai's old city.
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
Morning
Shanghai World Financial Center
Soar to the top of Shanghai's bottle-opener skyscraper for jaw-dropping 492-meter views.
Afternoon
Tianzifang
A labyrinth of creative studios, indie boutiques, and cozy cafés tucked inside Shanghai's charming old shikumen laneways.
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
Morning
Jade Buddha Temple
Home to a stunning white jade Buddha, this serene temple is Shanghai's most revered spiritual sanctuary.
Afternoon
Wukang Mansion
Shanghai's most photographed building, this 1924 prow-shaped landmark channels old-world glamour on a grand tree-lined boulevard.
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: M on the Bund — A well-loved local spot.
Day 4 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Evergreen Playhouse
Belt out Frozen's iconic songs live at Shanghai Disneyland's magical, snow-filled sing-along show!
Afternoon
Rex’s Racer
Race through wild loops and dips on this exhilarating RC car coaster at Shanghai Disneyland.
Evening
Enchanted Storybook Castle
Disney's most magical castle dazzles with enchanting spires and princess stories from around the world.
Where to eat: Isago 县 Sho Domo — Chinese — a well-loved local spot.
Day 5 — Sights & Experiences
Morning
Shanghai Disneyland
China's dazzling Disney park blends classic magic with unique cultural flair for unforgettable adventures.
Afternoon
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Join Winnie the Pooh on a whimsical adventure through the Hundred Acre Wood at Shanghai Disney Resort.
Evening
Stitch Encounter
Chat live with the mischievous Stitch in this interactive alien encounter at Shanghai Disneyland.
Where to eat: Go Kaoru 斋 — A well-loved local spot.
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