Itineraries

Shanghai itineraries for 2026 — 1-day, 3-day, 5-day, family & food tour routes. Each plan includes timing, transport, and meal recommendations.

Not sure how to plan your Shanghai trip? Pick an itinerary based on your available time and interests. We have routes for quick 1-day visits, packed 3-day explorations, themed food crawls, family-friendly day trips, and evening skyline tours. Each plan includes timing, transport between stops, and meal recommendations for 2026.

Where to Stay in Shanghai: Best Areas for Tourists by Trip Style

Where to Stay in Shanghai: Best Areas for Tourists by Trip Style

Shanghai hotel guide: People's Square, Nanjing Road, The Bund, French Concession, Pudong. Which area fits first-timers, families, and nightlife. March 2026.

People's SquareNanjing Road
3 Days in Shanghai: Sights, Food & Where to Sleep Guide

3 Days in Shanghai: Sights, Food & Where to Sleep Guide

3-day Shanghai itinerary: Bund, Yu Garden, French Concession, Haidilao, lamb skewers. Things to do in Shanghai over three days—plan and budget.

The Bund night viewFrench Concession city walk
One Day Shanghai: Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road & Lujiazui

One Day Shanghai: Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road & Lujiazui

One-day Shanghai itinerary: the must-see Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, and Lujiazui. Things to do in Shanghai in 24 hours—route, timing, transport, and budget.

The Bund skylineYu Garden
48 Hours in Shanghai: Weekend Route & Top Highlights

48 Hours in Shanghai: Weekend Route & Top Highlights

48-hour Shanghai itinerary: Bund at night, French Concession, xiaolongbao, skyline. Shanghai travel tips for a weekend—timing, visa, payment, and route.

The Bund night viewFrench Concession walk
Shanghai Disneyland in One Day: Strategy & Must-Do Rides

Shanghai Disneyland in One Day: Strategy & Must-Do Rides

Shanghai Disneyland day trip: TRON, Zootopia, routing, Premier Access, fireworks. Maximize rides and avoid long waits. Things to do in Shanghai for families.

TRON LightcycleZootopia
Shanghai City Walk: French Concession, Wukang & Xintiandi

Shanghai City Walk: French Concession, Wukang & Xintiandi

Things to do in Shanghai on foot: French Concession city walk—Wukang Road, Anfu Road, Xintiandi. Best places for cafes, photos, and a half-day route. When to go.

Wukang Mansion photosAnfu Road shopping
Shanghai with Kids: Natural History Museum & Century Park

Shanghai with Kids: Natural History Museum & Century Park

Things to do in Shanghai with kids: Natural History Museum, Century Park. Family-friendly itinerary—dinosaurs, bikes, boats. Stroller-friendly. When to go.

Dinosaur exhibitsCentury Park cycling
Shanghai Food Crawl: Xiaolongbao to Hot Pot in One Day

Shanghai Food Crawl: Xiaolongbao to Hot Pot in One Day

Shanghai food guide for one day: shengjian bao, xiaolongbao, Haidilao, lamb skewers. Best restaurants and must-try food—reservations, route, and budget.

Shengjian baoNanxiang xiaolongbao
Shanghai at Night: Bund, Lujiazui & River Cruise Guide

Shanghai at Night: Bund, Lujiazui & River Cruise Guide

Things to do in Shanghai at night: Bund, Lujiazui observatory, Huangpu cruise. Best spots and timing for Shanghai night views and photos. When to go.

Bund skylineShanghai Tower observatory
Pudong Skyline: Shanghai Tower & Lujiazui in Half a Day

Pudong Skyline: Shanghai Tower & Lujiazui in Half a Day

Things to do in Shanghai: Pudong skyline in half a day. Shanghai Tower 118th floor, Lujiazui skywalk, Binjiang Avenue, ferry to The Bund. Route and timing tips.

Shanghai Tower 118th floorLujiazui skywalk
Shanghai Shopping Itinerary: Nanjing Road, Huaihai & Tax-Free

Shanghai Shopping Itinerary: Nanjing Road, Huaihai & Tax-Free

One-day Shanghai shopping itinerary: Nanjing Road, Huaihai Road, Xintiandi, RT-Mart. Best places to shop, tax refund, and payment tips. When to go.

Nanjing Road pedestrian streetIAPM Mall
Zhujiajiao Water Town: Day Trip from Shanghai by Metro

Zhujiajiao Water Town: Day Trip from Shanghai by Metro

Day trip from Shanghai to Zhujiajiao: canal town one hour by metro. Stone bridges, boat rides, Kezhi Garden, snacks. Things to do and how to get there.

Fangsheng BridgeCanal boat ride