Ultimate 2-Day Shanghai Cultural and Culinary Experience

Day 1: Historic and Scenic

Shanghai, China on April 21, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Jia Jia Tang Bao

Start your day with authentic Shanghainese soup dumplings at Jia Jia Tang Bao, a popular local eatery known for fresh and flavorful dumplings. Opens from 7:30am.
CNY30, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit The Bund

Explore The Bund’s iconic waterfront, offering stunning views of colonial-era buildings and the modern skyline across the Huangpu River. Ideal for photos and a stroll.
Free, 1h0m

10:45am

Nanjing Road Shopping Street

Walk along one of the world's busiest shopping streets, filled with stores, boutiques, and cafes to absorb the vibrant commercial atmosphere.
Free, 1h15m

12:00pm

Lunch at Lost Heaven Yunnan Cuisine

Enjoy flavorsome Yunnan dishes with exotic ingredients and spices at this elegant restaurant located near The Bund. Open from 11:30am.
CNY150, 1h30m

1:45pm

Yu Garden and Bazaar

Visit the classical Yu Garden, a beautifully preserved Ming dynasty garden, and browse the adjacent bazaar for traditional souvenirs. Garden open 8:30am-5:30pm.
CNY40, 2h0m

4:00pm

People’s Square and Shanghai Museum

Explore People’s Square and visit the Shanghai Museum to view impressive collections of Chinese art and artifacts. Museum open 9am-5pm.
Free, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Din Tai Fung

Try the famous Taiwanese dim sum and xiao long bao at this internationally acclaimed restaurant located near People’s Square.
CNY120, 1h30m
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Day 2: Modern Marvels

Shanghai, China on April 22, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Wagas

Enjoy a Western-style breakfast with fresh juices, coffee, and pastries at Wagas, a popular café chain with multiple locations, including Pudong. Opens 7:30am.
CNY60, 1h0m

9:00am

Shanghai Tower Observation Deck

Visit the tallest building in China and the second tallest in the world, enjoying panoramic city views from its observation deck on the 118th floor. Open 8:30am-10pm.
CNY180, 1h30m

11:00am

Oriental Pearl Tower

Explore the iconic TV tower, experience its history museum, and take in the rotating restaurant and observation decks. Open 8:30am-9:30pm.
CNY160, 1h30m

12:30pm

Lunch at Din Tai Fung (Pudong)

Enjoy another memorable dumpling lunch with a river view inside the Pudong area to save travel time.
CNY120, 1h30m

2:00pm

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

Discover Shanghai’s impressive urban development and future plans through interactive exhibits and a large-scale city model. Open 9am-5pm.
CNY30, 1h0m

3:30pm

Relax at Lujiazui Riverside Park

Take a leisurely stroll or relax at the green space along the riverbank with views back across The Bund skyline.
Free, 1h0m

6:30pm

Dinner at Mercato by Jean-Georges

Enjoy upscale Italian cuisine with a modern Shanghai twist, located in the desirable Bund area, perfect for an elegant evening meal.
CNY320, 2h0m

8:30pm

Huangpu River Night Cruise

End your day with a scenic evening cruise along the Huangpu River to admire Shanghai’s illuminated skyline and bridges. Cruises typically run until 10pm.
CNY130, 1h0m
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