A No-Brainer Shanghai City Walk: Your Ultimate Guide

Itinerary Overview: ❤️ Focus on efficient sightseeing, no backtracking, no wasted money. Combine subway rides and walking to explore Shanghai's classic attractions in one go. Detailed Itinerary: 1️⃣ Morning: • 📍 Take Subway Line 1 to Hengshan Road Station. 🚈 • Walk about 15 mins, exploring Gao'an Road and Huaihai Middle Road to the Soong Ching-ling Memorial Residence. Admire the plane trees and villas, and immerse yourself in the rich history. 😸 • Soong Ching-ling Memorial Residence: Book tickets via the official WeChat account. Adult tickets are CNY 20, discounted tickets are half price. Closed on Mondays. • Next to the Wukang Building, a European-style triangular building, a must-have photo spot. 🫶 2️⃣ Noon: • 📍 Take Bus No. 113 to Jing'an Temple Station. 🚌 • Jing'an Temple: Book tickets via the official WeChat account, CNY 50/person. Hidden in the city, the ancient temple contrasts with modern buildings. The escalator at Exit 14 of Jing'an Temple Subway Station offers a perfect photo opportunity with the temple in the background. 🔥 3️⃣ Afternoon: • 📍 Take Subway Line 14 to Yuyuan Garden Station. 🚈 • Walk about 10 mins to Yuyuan Garden, a delicate Jiangnan garden. Adult tickets are CNY 30/person, discounted tickets are half price. • City God Temple: Scan the QR code at the entrance to purchase tickets, CNY 10/person, including 3 incense sticks. A place with strong incense. • Walk to the Bund and enjoy the daytime scenery, including the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Bund's iconic trio across the Huangpu River. 🌃 4️⃣ Evening: • 📍 Walk north along the Bund to Waibaidu Bridge, a combination of steel structure and European-style architecture, showcasing old Shanghai charm. • Walk to Dianchi Road, a small road between European-style buildings, a great place for photos. 🙆‍♀️ 5️⃣ Night: • 📍 Walk about 5 mins to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, a luxurious commercial area. • Return to the Bund to enjoy the night view. The lights turn on after 7pm, revealing the breathtaking beauty of the city. 🌌 ❣️ Tips: • Book tickets in advance to avoid long queues during peak season. • Choose chain restaurants or group-buying deals for affordable meals. • Don't miss the photo opportunities along the way, with European-style buildings and historic streets. 💁‍♀️ This itinerary costs around CNY 200 per person, compact and efficient, suitable for one-day trips.