If you're planning a trip to Shanghai and don't want to bother making a guide, this is for you!
The main goal: visit the most classic Shanghai spots in the least time!
No detours at all—purely personal sharing. All travelers are welcome to add more tips!
Wukang Building➡️Wukang Road/Changle Road➡️Jing'an Temple➡️Lujiazui "three-piece set"➡️Ferry➡️The Bund (daytime)➡️Yu Garden/Chenghuang Temple➡️Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street➡️The Bund (night view)
The route mainly combines walking and subway.
For the subway, you can use Alipay (zfb) or download the "Metro Metropolis" app.
1️⃣ Wukang Building
Take Metro Line 10 or 11 to Jiaotong University Station, Exit 7. As a popular online celebrity check-in spot in Shanghai, it was built in 1924. Nearby are attractions like [Song Qingling Memorial Residence] and [Ba Jin's Former Residence] (optional visits).
2️⃣ Wukang Road/Changle Road
Right next to Wukang Building, these are famous historical and cultural streets in Shanghai—an excellent walking route full of humanistic charm. You can eat and shop along the way, with many popular internet-famous stores to explore.
3️⃣ Jing'an Temple
Shanghai’s oldest temple (ticket 🎫 50 yuan). The ancient pagoda with glazed gold tiles is surrounded by modern buildings, creating a unique collision of beauty. Opposite is China’s highest-standard Apple flagship store and a park. You can choose to have lunch in the mall downstairs.
4️⃣ Lujiazui "three-piece set"
From Jing’an Temple Metro Station, take the subway to Lujiazui Station, Exit 8. Navigate to [Jinmao Grand Hyatt Hotel]—the best photo spot is near the flower bed edge. Open your phone’s wide-angle lens, place it under your feet, and use the timer function to take blockbuster-worthy shots!
5️⃣ Ferry to the Bund (daytime)
After checking in the "three-piece set," walk to [Dongchang Road Ferry Terminal] and take the ferry to [Jinling East Road Ferry Terminal] (ticket 🎫 2 yuan—ultra cost-effective!). Arriving at the Bund, you’ll reach Shanghai’s core landmarks, including the International Gothic Buildings, with the Oriental Pearl Tower right across the river.
6️⃣ Yu Garden/Chenghuang Temple (choose according to your schedule)
Just navigate directly. Yu Garden ticket 🎫 40 yuan; Chenghuang Temple ticket 🎫 10 yuan (the commercial street is free). Yu Garden is a 400-year-old Jiangnan-style garden, like a paradise in the city. Chenghuang Temple is right next to it—worth a visit!
7️⃣ Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Easily reachable by navigation. As Shanghai’s most iconic commercial street, it’s perfect for shopping and dining. Hidden among the streets are great spots to take photos of the Oriental Pearl Tower—explore and discover them!
8️⃣ The Bund (night view)
No need for extra words—the night view of the Bund is simply fantastic!
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