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Shanghai 5-day itinerary

Shanghai in 5 Days

Thorough exploration including Disney and day trips.

Day 1

Bund + Pudong

Morning

The Bund

The Bund2 hours
Afternoon

Shanghai Tower + Lujiazui

Lujiazui4 hours
Evening

Huangpu River cruise

The Bund1.5 hours
Meal tips: Dinner at a restaurant with a view in Pudong
Day 2

French Concession Day

Morning

Wukang Road + Anfu Road walk

French Concession3 hours
Afternoon

Fuxing Park + cafes

French Concession2 hours
Evening

Jazz bar in the French Concession

French Concession2 hours
Meal tips: Brunch at a French Concession cafe is a Shanghai ritual
Day 3

Old Shanghai

Morning

Yu Garden + Old City

Yu Garden3 hours
Afternoon

Shanghai Museum

People's Square3 hours
Evening

Nanjing Road shopping

Nanjing Road2 hours
Meal tips: Dumpling dinner near Yu Garden
Day 4

Disneyland Day

Morning

Shanghai Disneyland

Disney (30 min metro)Full day
Afternoon

Continue Disneyland

Disney
Evening

Disney fireworks

Disney
Meal tips: Eat lunch inside the park at a themed restaurant
Day 5

Departure

Morning

Tianzifang or Zhujiajiao water town

Tianzifang / Zhujiajiao3 hours
Afternoon

Departure

Meal tips: Last xiaolongbao before you leave!

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