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Shanghai 3-day itinerary

Shanghai in 3 Days

The perfect Shanghai weekend.

Day 1

Bund + Old City

Morning

The Bund walk

The Bund1.5 hours
Afternoon

Yu Garden + Old City Bazaar

Yu Garden3 hours
Evening

Nanjing Road + Huangpu River night cruise

Nanjing Road / The Bund3 hours
Meal tips: Try xiaolongbao for lunch at a local dumpling shop
Day 2

French Concession + Skyline

Morning

French Concession walking tour

Wukang Road3 hours
Afternoon

Shanghai Tower observation deck

Lujiazui2 hours
Evening

Dinner in the French Concession

Anfu Road2 hours
Meal tips: French Concession has the best international dining
Day 3

Culture + Departure

Morning

Shanghai Museum (People's Square)

People's Square2.5 hours
Afternoon

Tianzifang arts district

Tianzifang2 hours
Meal tips: Shengjian (pan-fried buns) for a quick lunch

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