Classic Shanghai Landmarks & Zhujiajiao

Connect the Bund, Lujiazui, Yu Garden, and the Hengfu Historic District, ending with a visit to Zhujiajiao Water Town before departing from Hongqiao.

A metro-based itinerary for first-time visitors to Shanghai, staying near East Nanjing Road for the entire trip without changing hotels. The first three days cover the Bund night views, the Old City, the Pudong skyline, and the plane-tree-lined streets of Hengfu. On the fourth day, take your luggage along Metro Line 17 to Zhujiajiao, and head directly to Hongqiao for departure. Disneyland requires a full day and is excluded, but can replace Day 3.

The plum rain season and midsummer are hot and humid; spring and autumn offer the most comfortable walking weather.

Day by day

Day 1 · Nanjing Road & The Bund Night View

Shanghai（Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street、The Bund、Huangpu River Cruise）

Take Metro Line 2 from Hongqiao to East Nanjing Road (approx. 40 minutes). Drop off your luggage and explore on foot, then take a cruise from Shiliupu in the evening.

Arrive at the Bund about half an hour before the lights turn on to enjoy both day and night views.

Stay: Nanjing Road · The Bund

Day 2 · Old City to Lujiazui

Shanghai（Yu Garden & City God Temple、Oriental Pearl Tower / Lujiazui、Shanghai Tower Top of Shanghai Observatory、Shanghai Museum East）

Walk to Yu Garden in the morning, cross the river on the Dongjin Line Ferry, and take Metro Line 2 to the Pudong Museum of Art (MAP) in the afternoon. Expect a lot of walking today.

Yu Garden is closed on Mondays, and the Shanghai Museum East is closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays); plan around these days.

Stay: Nanjing Road · The Bund

Day 3 · Hengfu District & Shikumen

Shanghai（Wukang Road / Hengfu Historic Area、Sinan Mansions、Tianzifang、Xintiandi）

Take the metro to Shanghai Library Station or Hengshan Road Station, stroll through the historic district, then take the metro to Tianzifang and Xintiandi.

If you wish to visit Disneyland, you can replace today's plan. Take Metro Line 11 to Disney Resort Station; tickets must be booked in advance.

Stay: Nanjing Road · The Bund

Day 4 · Half Day in Zhujiajiao & Departure

Shanghai（Zhujiajiao Water Town）

Bring your luggage and store it at Hongqiao Railway Station. Take Metro Line 17 to Zhujiajiao (approx. 40 minutes), and return to Hongqiao in the afternoon.

The water town is less crowded on weekdays but very busy on weekends; allow plenty of buffer time for your return journey.

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