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A Week in Shanghai: Exploring the Best of the City

yifan li

yifan li

4 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Shanghai, China. Discover iconic landmarks like the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Tianzifang, Yu Garden, and more. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of Shanghai!

Trip to Shanghai

Day 1
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$38

Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Futuristic TV tower (468-meters tall) offering city vistas, a history museum & revolving restaurant.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$38
Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
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$13

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$ 3

Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

0
Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
20 - 24 min

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Directions

Tianzifang
This former French Concession area with narrow alleys is known for its quaint shops, cafes & bars.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$13
23 - 28 min

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Directions

Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
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$20

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$ 3

Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Yu Garden
5-acre garden built in 1577 that features Ming dynasty pavilions, ponds, rockeries & arched bridges.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$20
Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 3

Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Iconic, bustling stretch of road with many souvenir shops, street vendors, buskers & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
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$63

·

$ 3

Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Shanghai Tower
632-m. megatall skyscraper with 2 observation decks, plus restaurants, bars, shops & a hotel.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$63
Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 6
+

$25

·

$ 3

Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Shanghai New International Expo Center
Sprawling convention center with 17 exhibition halls, concessions & its own subway station.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$25
Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 7
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$30

·

$ 3

Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
Modern museum focusing on technology, with educational programs, multimedia exhibits & theaters.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$30
Waitan Laoyangfang Hostel
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $202 In total

Activities & Food:$188
Transport:$14