Introduction: Shanghai Travel Guide
Shanghai is one of China’s 4 Municipality along with Beijing, Tianjin and Chongqing. Its population reaches 24.28 million over a 6.341 km² area.
But Shanghai is coming from far away and started as a fishing village and market town. Later growing to a metropole due to the trade and port exchange.
Table of Contents
Mapping the day
How to get there
The easiest way to get to Shanghai is by plane. Shanghai host two big airports, Pudong which is mostly international and Hongqiao which serves national destinations.
Each of them connected to the subway system of Shanghai.
Moving around
Shanghai metro has 16 lines and 413 stations, that should get you wherever you want to. In addition Taxi in China can be used safely but “DiDi” (Chinese Uber) is the best for cheap course.
Where to stay
Shanghai offers a huge variety of accommodations, yet we believe it to be best if you can stay near the main city center and the bund. From there it will be much easier and convenient to move around this huge city. To sum up here are some of our top recommendations:
- Budget: Green Court Residence City Center
- Best Female only: Ruijin Garden Apartment
- Mid-Range: The Yangtze Boutique Shanghai
- Luxurious: Wanda Reign on the Bund
What to eat
Shanghai has tonnes of restaurants and street food stands. You will find them everywhere and especially in the tourist spot. But remember to try:
- Xiao Long Bao (Steamed Dumpling Soup)
- Shansi Leng Mian (Cold Eel Noodles)
- Sheng Jian Bao (Pan-Fried Dumplings)
- Jianbing – Nanjing breakfast
- Cong You Bing (Scallion Pancakes)
- Da Bing (Wheat Pancake)
Yongkang street (bar)
If you feel thirsty or wish for the night out, start at Yongkang road, a famous bar street that also offers lots of great restaurants.
Disney Land
If you are a fan of Disneyland or would like to discover the Chinese version of it, head up. Disneyland Shanghai is open and running with amazing attractions.
Tanzifang
Finally, explore Tianzifang or Tianzi Fang, an arts and crafts enclave that has emerged from a renovated traditional residential area and is now home to boutique shops, bars and restaurants
Itinerary
Day 1:
- Nanjing Road
- The Bund
- Yu Garden
- French Concession
- Tanzifang
- Yongkang street (bar)
Day 2:
- Oriental Pearl Tower
- Shanghai World financial center
- Qibao Ancient Town
- Shanghai Zoo
Day 3:
- Zhujiajiao
- People’s Park
- Jing’an Temple
- Jing’an Park
Day 4:
- Disney Land
By Falling We Learn to Go Safely – 吃一堑,长一智 Chī yī qiàn, zhǎng yī zhì
