Your Shanghai Short Trip Itinerary Is Here!

🌸 Spring in Shanghai is like a dream! Cherry blossoms, sycamore trees, and old villas are all shining. How to spend the 3-day Qingming holiday? Keep this nanny-level guide to avoid the crowds and experience something new~ 🌟 Pre-trip preparation: Spring clothes + lightweight is the key The temperature difference in Shanghai in April is large (10°C-22°C), so layering is the most practical! Bring a windbreaker + thin knitwear to take off when it's hot and put on when it's cold. Choose sneakers or loafers for your shoes, and you can walk 20,000 steps a day without pressure~ ⚠️ Key point: A dual-use umbrella is a must! It rains when you least expect it in Shanghai, and it can also be used as a photo prop. Pack small items such as a power bank, folding shopping bag, and wet wipes in your bag, they will be super useful at critical moments! 🚇 Route planning: Easy to check in even if you walk a lot 1. Xuhui Riverside Cherry Blossom Avenue (limited from March 20 to April 17) Ride a shared bike to chase cherry blossoms! Pass by the Tank Shanghai Art Center to take ins-style blockbusters, visit the Long Museum to see the 3,000-year civilization exhibition, and finally have a cup of limited-edition coffee at the Starbucks Snoopy pop-up store☕️, your girlish heart will burst! 2. Wukang Road Citywalk (free route) From the bow balcony to Ba Jin's Former Residence, there is a Republican style all the way. It is recommended to go to "Joe Coffee" terrace to see the three-piece set, and order a dirty coffee at "Old Mack Cafe" in the evening. The retro green window is super photogenic! 3. New ways to tour the Bund at night Don't just squeeze by the river! Try the "Bund Sightseeing Bus" (unlimited rides for 24 hours), listen to the commentary with headphones, and get off to take photos of the Peace Hotel and Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Take the 2-yuan ferry across the river at night to watch the light show, it's super healing 🌉 4. Yu Garden + Tianzifang (a collision of classical and artistic styles) Visit Yu Garden in the morning to see koi, and eat crab roe xiaolongbao at Green Wave Gallery at noon. In the afternoon, go into the alleys of Tianzifang, shop for handmade earrings, and hang out at the "Duoshizhiqiu" cafe to pet cats and relax~ 5. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town (1-hour drive) Avoid the crowds in the city! Take a panoramic view of the water town at the Fangsheng Bridge, taste Grandma's rice dumplings and Zha Rou, and remember to bring mosquito repellent when you take a boat trip on the river~ 🍜 Must-eat list: Sweet tooth lovers, a happy warning • Dabuhun Fried Buns: Crispy bottom and juicy, super satisfying with beef soup! • Shenda Chengqingtuan: The red bean paste filling is dense, and the mugwort fragrance is super strong. • International Hotel Butterfly Pastry: The freshly baked ones are so crispy that they crumble, perfect as a souvenir! • Alley Restaurant: The local braised pork is rich in sauce, a perfect match with rice 🍚 📝 Notes: Local private Tips 1. Use the "Metro Daduhui" APP for the subway, it is more convenient to scan the code with Alipay. 2. Make reservations for attractions in advance! There are many people at the Long Museum and Yu Garden on weekends, so it is recommended to stagger the peak hours. 3. Bring stomach medicine! It is easy to get tired of eating too many sweet foods, so it is more reassuring to prepare some digestive medicine. 4. Recommended surrounding tours: Sheshan National Forest Park for oxygen absorption, and Fengjing Ancient Town for watching intangible cultural heritage blue dyeing~ 💡 Hidden gems: On Huqiu Road on the second facade of the Bund, there are many treasure buyer shops and galleries, a must-see for literary and artistic youths! This spring, come to Shanghai to feel the charm of the old villas and new landmarks intertwined~ Remember to wear a pair of comfortable shoes, because every step is a scenery! 👣🌸