🌆 Shanghai Adventure

Belinda Qiu

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant city of Shanghai. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in modern technology, and experience the rich culture and history of this dynamic metropolis.

Trip to Shanghai

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Viator

Day 1Magical Moments at Shanghai Disneyland

$250

$ 5

Dorsett Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Famed resort with rides & shows modeled on Disney movies, plus souvenir stores & theme restaurants.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$250

Day 2Wild Encounters at Shanghai Wild Animal Park and Exploring the Charm of Shanghai Old Street

$100

$ 7

Dorsett Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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Sprawling 378-acre animal park with 200+ animals, bus tours, animal shows & outdoor habitats.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

46 - 56 min

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Ancient, pagoda-style architecture is a highlight of this bustling hub with shops & attractions.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 3Unleashing Your Inner Scientist at Shanghai Science and Technology Museum and Soaring to New Heights at Jin Mao Tower

$160

$ 7

Dorsett Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Modern museum focusing on technology, with educational programs, multimedia exhibits & theaters.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

12 - 15 min

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88-story, spired skyscraper offering restaurants, offices, a Grand Hyatt hotel & observation deck.

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$100

Day 4A Mesmerizing Journey through the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel and Tranquility at Yu Garden

$130

$ 10

Dorsett Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Automated train ride through a tunnel under the Huangpu River, with colorful lights & music.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$50

13 - 16 min

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5-acre garden built in 1577 that features Ming dynasty pavilions, ponds, rockeries & arched bridges.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$40

13 - 16 min

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Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

Modern 6-story space offering interactive exhibits on the city's architecture & urban development.

No time set

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$40

Day 5Admiring the Cityscape from Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Exploring Art and History at Shanghai Museum, and Strolling through the Quaint Tianzifang

$150

$ 10

Dorsett Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Futuristic TV tower (468-meters tall) offering city vistas, a history museum & revolving restaurant.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$75

10 - 12 min

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Huge, free museum with extensive displays including bronze & jade artifacts, sculptures & paintings.

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

8 - 10 min

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This former French Concession area with narrow alleys is known for its quaint shops, cafes & bars.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Day 6Reaching New Heights at Shanghai Tower and Finding Serenity at Jing'an Temple

$150

$ 7

Dorsett Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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632-m. megatall skyscraper with 2 observation decks, plus restaurants, bars, shops & a hotel.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$125

15 - 18 min

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Historic Buddhist temple complex comprising 3 main halls & a massive sitting jade Buddha.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 7Stepping Back in Time at Qibao Ancient Town and Relaxing in the Lush Greenery of People's Park

$25

$ 7

Dorsett Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Preserved Song dynasty–era city with stores, workshops, eateries & an ancient temple.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

30 - 36 min

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Set amid skyscrapers, this urban park offers landscaped lawns & wooded areas, plus a pond & cafe.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Immersing in Art at China Art Museum and Seeking Enlightenment at Jade Buddha Temple

$90

$ 7

Dorsett Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Free museum featuring modern & contemporary works by Chinese artists in a 2010 World Expo pavilion.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$50

22 - 27 min

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Active Buddhist temple known for its large, ornate jade Buddha sculptures.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$40

Day 9Unveiling the Wonders of Nature at Shanghai Natural History Museum and Enjoying a Spectacular Performance at Shanghai Grand Theatre

$90

$ 7

Dorsett Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Exhibits on human civilization's history & animals, including ancient species such as dinosaurs.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

5 - 6 min

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Modern performing arts venue presenting Chinese & western opera, ballet, drama & classical music.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

Day 10The Iconic Bund and an Underwater Adventure at Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

$90

$ 7

Dorsett Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Historic, 1,500-meter-long waterside promenade showcasing distinctive modern & colonial buildings.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Contemporary aquarium with local & exotic marine life & long, glass-enclosed underwater walkways.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$90

Budget breakdown: $1307 In total

Activities & Food:$1235

Transport:$72