Get to know the place
One river. A thousand different rhythms.
Start by the Huangpu River: the Bund and Pudong face each other across the water, showing two very different sides of the city. Then step away from the skyline into smaller neighbourhood streets.
Shanghai also works as a base for an East China trip. Hangzhou and Suzhou deserve time of their own; check actual train departures rather than treating every nearby city as an effortless day trip.
Make room for these
Places & experiences
The Bund & Huangpu River
外滩 · 黄浦江Walk the riverfront in daylight, then return after dark for a different view. Keep an eye on crowd management and weather.
Pudong
浦东Explore the modern skyline from street level or choose one observation venue after checking its current entry conditions.
Neighbourhood walks
街区漫步Choose a compact stretch around tree-lined streets, cafés and independent shops. Leave space for a museum or small gallery.
A starting point, not a schedule
A slower first-time route
The riverfront
Get your bearings on the Bund, then have an easy dinner in a nearby neighbourhood.
Streets, shops and a museum
Build a walkable day around one district instead of crossing the entire city.
Pudong or a side trip
Spend another day in Shanghai, or plan a separately booked journey to Hangzhou or Suzhou.
An editorial route idea. Check actual travel times, weather, reservations and accessibility before booking.
