🏙️ 5 Days in Shanghai

🏙️ 5 Days in Shanghai: Modern Glam Meets Old China

Shanghai blends skyscrapers, street food, and river views — a city where the future and the past shine side by side. Here’s how to make the most of 5 days!

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🌇 Day 1 — The Bund & Huangpu River
• Arrive and settle in.
• Walk along The Bund for stunning skyline views across the river.
• Visit Nanjing Road for shopping and snacks.
• 🌃 Dinner with a view at Bar Rouge or Hakkasan.

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🏛️ Day 2 — Old Shanghai & Yu Garden
• Explore Yu Garden and the Old City God Temple Market.
• Try soup dumplings (xiaolongbao) at Nanxiang Mantou Dian.
• Afternoon: People’s Square and Shanghai Museum.
• Evening: watch the Huangpu River light show or take a night cruise.

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🏙️ Day 3 — Pudong & Skyscraper Views
• Visit Shanghai Tower (the world’s 3rd tallest).
• See Jin Mao Tower & Shanghai World Financial Center (“bottle opener”).
• Lunch in Lujiazui area.
• Evening: explore Super Brand Mall or enjoy rooftop drinks.

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🧧 Day 4 — French Concession & Arts
• Stroll tree-lined Former French Concession streets.
• Visit Tianzifang & Xintiandi for cafés and boutiques.
• Lunch at Lost Heaven (Yunnan cuisine).
• Evening: watch an acrobatic show or relax at a jazz bar.

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🛍️ Day 5 — Culture & Chill
• Morning: Jing’an Temple or Longhua Temple.
• Coffee at Seesaw or Manner Coffee.
• Last-minute shopping at Global Harbor or Taikoo Li Qiantan.
• ✈️ Depart with a night stroll through The Bund — one last skyline moment.

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💡 Travel Tips:
• Get a Shanghai Metro Card (rechargeable & easy).
• Use DiDi for rides.
• Best souvenirs: silk, tea, and local snacks.
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