Your holiday in Shanghai doesn't have to be just about Disneyland. You can also enjoy a magical city walk
️ through the city.
Here’s a step-by-step guide for visiting 1️⃣8️⃣ spots in just 2 days and 1 night, perfect for capturing stunning photos that will impress your social media followers .
** Accommodation **
Near Nanjing Road: Walkable to The Bund for convenience.
Around Jing’an Temple, People's Square, or Jiangsu Road subway station: Great value for money.
Transportation
Subway + Biking (You can use Alipay on the subway, very convenient for short distances by scanning shared bikes).
Day 1: The Bund City Walk
1️⃣ North Bund Riverside Green Space: Perfect for taking pictures of the "mini egg" and inverted world. Go early!
2️⃣ Ping An Li: A hidden gem to capture the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower with the red building.
3️⃣ Shanghai Post Museum: Capture the famous "Shanghai Gate". Open from Monday to Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM.
4️⃣ Zhahuqiao Bridge: Take shots of the four landmarks of Shanghai and the post museum.
5️⃣ Waibaidu Bridge: Famous for its appearance in TV dramas. Capture the Oriental Pearl Tower through the steel structures.
6️⃣ Shanghai Peninsula Hotel: Must-visit! Get stunning shots between the two vintage buildings framing the Oriental Pearl Tower. The second floor of the KFC opposite offers great views.
7️⃣ Sha Mei Building: Capture amazing shots through the two pillars at the entrance.
8️⃣ Lee & Ong Bank: The arch perfectly frames the Oriental Pearl Tower.
9️⃣ The Bund: Take a 2 RMB ferry ride from Jinling East Road Pier to Dongchang Road Pier. Watch the sunset over the historic architecture lit up at 7 PM.
Lujiazui: Navigate to the Hyatt Regency Shanghai to capture the three iconic skyscrapers.
Day 2: Old Town City Walk
1️⃣ Xujiahui Cathedral: Gothic-style church offering great photo opportunities. Adjacent is the library.
2️⃣ Taiyuan Road & Yongjia Road Intersection: Find the green house straight out of a comic book.
3️⃣ Wukang Building: Iconic century-old building, must-visit.
4️⃣ Wukang Road: Stroll under the plane trees and find Romeo's balcony at No. 210.
5️⃣ Anfu Road: Didi's shop requires advance booking during holidays.
6️⃣ Jing’an Temple: Great views from the pedestrian bridge and escalators on both sides.
7️⃣ Maler Villa: Capture the magic castle behind the green maze.
8️⃣ Huaihai Middle Road: Visit HAUS NOWHERE for the giant exhibition.
(All attractions listed are free to enter without tickets)
Food Recommendations
Crab roe noodles, pork rib cakes (15 RMB per serving), crab roe dumplings, pan-fried buns, fresh meat mooncakes, butterfly pastries (recommend Ha Shikang as no queue required)...
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