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8 Days of Adventure in Shanghai!

Wei Xuan

Wei Xuan

10 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of Shanghai, China. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this bustling metropolis. Get ready for 8 days of non-stop excitement!

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Viator

Day 1Culinary Delights and Thrilling Rides
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$473

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$ 19

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Vanilla Mountain Western Restaurant (香草山西餐厅)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$56
15 - 18 min

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Jinjiang Action Park
Amusement park with activities for all ages, including water rides & a giant ferris wheel.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$75
18 - 22 min

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Qibao Old Street
Historical area featuring traditional Chinese architecture, museums, street food & souvenir shops.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
32 - 39 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$88
29 - 35 min

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Shanghai Film Park Tickets
Spacious amusement park providing film & TV shooting sets, restaurants, a courtyard & kids' games.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$75
31 - 38 min

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La Paella
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$104
16 - 20 min

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Sheshan National Forest Park
Hilly hiking trails amid bamboo forests, plus the grand Sheshan Church & an astronomy museum.
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$50
Day 2Vintage Charm and Cultural Wonders
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$325

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$ 12

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

52 - 63 min

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Shanghai Auto Museum
Collection of vintage vehicles, classic cars & interactive exhibits across multiple floors.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
41 - 50 min

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Shanghai Ancient Town at Zhujiajiao Tourism Development Co., Ltd.
Historic town with a 1,700-year-old village, ancient artifacts, a rice market & 36 stone bridges.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
39 - 47 min

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La Paella
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$104
8 - 12 min

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Thames Town
Quirky town modeled after a traditional English village, with cobbled streets & Tudor-style homes.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$25
37 - 45 min

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Qibao Ancient Town
Preserved Song dynasty–era city with stores, workshops, eateries & an ancient temple.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$25
7 - 10 min

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鱼非鱼
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$96
Day 3Gastronomic Delights and Sacred Temples
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$412

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$ 17

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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西堤牛排
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$64
15 - 18 min

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West Bund Artistic Center
Displays of contemporary art & fashion, plus a performance hall, in a repurposed aircraft factory.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$40
11 - 14 min

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Long Museum
Modern art museum displaying oil paintings, sculptures & crafts, plus rotating exhibitions.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$50
14 - 17 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$92
4 - 6 min

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Site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party
Museum in a historic building featuring information about Chinese history & the Communist Party.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$25
12 - 15 min

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Jing'an Temple
Historic Buddhist temple complex comprising 3 main halls & a massive sitting jade Buddha.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$25
9 - 11 min

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The Commune Social
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$76
9 - 14 min

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Jade Buddha Temple
Active Buddhist temple known for its large, ornate jade Buddha sculptures.
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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$40
Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Magical Adventures
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$523

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$ 12

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

51 - 62 min

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Shanghai Wild Animal Park
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
28 - 34 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$60
26 - 39 min

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Shanghai Disneyland Park
Famed resort with rides & shows modeled on Disney movies, plus souvenir stores & theme restaurants.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$250
35 - 42 min

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China Art Museum
Free museum featuring modern & contemporary works by Chinese artists in a 2010 World Expo pavilion.
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$50
5 - 6 min

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8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$88
Day 5Botanical Beauty and Scientific Marvels
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$426

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$ 17

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
12 - 15 min

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Shanghai Botanical Garden
Botanical garden featuring over 200 acres of domestic & exotic plants, including orchids & bonsai.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$40
15 - 18 min

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China Pavilion
Vast structure designed for the 2010 World Expo to resemble an ancient crown, now with art exhibits.
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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$50
15 - 18 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$104
9 - 11 min

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Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
Modern museum focusing on technology, with educational programs, multimedia exhibits & theaters.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$60
22 - 27 min

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潮廷
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$88
7 - 10 min

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Shanghai Natural History Museum.
Exhibits on human civilization's history & animals, including ancient species such as dinosaurs.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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$40
Day 6Nature Retreats and Spectacular Shows
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$434

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$ 10

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

105 - 126 min

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Dongping National Forest Park
Artificially planted forest popular for hiking, cycling & zip lines, with a campground & lakes.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$50
96 - 116 min

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Shanghai Circus World
Large circus presenting multimedia shows incorporating elements of traditional Chinese acrobatics.
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
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$75
28 - 34 min

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City Bull by Julie's (城市公牛)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$88
8 - 11 min

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Shanghai Tower
632-m. megatall skyscraper with 2 observation decks, plus restaurants, bars, shops & a hotel.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$125
13 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$96
Day 7Historical Treasures and Breathtaking Views
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$336

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$ 14

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Element Fresh
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$76
6 - 8 min

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Yu Garden
5-acre garden built in 1577 that features Ming dynasty pavilions, ponds, rockeries & arched bridges.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$40
13 - 16 min

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Shanghai History Museum
Art, artifacts, documents & photos illustrating the history of Shanghai, with rotating exhibits.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$40
13 - 20 min

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To The Sea
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$76
8 - 12 min

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The Bund
Historic, 1,500-meter-long waterside promenade showcasing distinctive modern & colonial buildings.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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虾蟹缘
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$64
26 - 32 min

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Shanghai Museum of Glass
Exhibits covering glass manufacturing & natural processes, plus art installations & kids' workshops.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$40
Day 8Oceanic Wonders and Artistic Marvels
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$478

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$ 14

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Oceans
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
8 - 10 min

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Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
Exhibits on Judaism & the 20,000+ Jewish refugees who fled to Shanghai during the Holocaust.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$40
12 - 15 min

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Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
Contemporary aquarium with local & exotic marine life & long, glass-enclosed underwater walkways.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$90
10 - 12 min

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Ribone steak house弗兰科牛排馆
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$92
4 - 5 min

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Rockbund Art Museum
Museum with current Chinese & international works, with a cafe, library & educational programs.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$50
19 - 23 min

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Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
Modern 6-story space offering interactive exhibits on the city's architecture & urban development.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$40
8 - 10 min

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红梅龙虾
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$64
16 - 23 min

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Shanghai Museum
Huge, free museum with extensive displays including bronze & jade artifacts, sculptures & paintings.
10:00 PM - 12:30 AM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $3519 In total

Activities & Food:$3407
Transport:$112