Shanghai 3-Day 2-Night Comprehensive Guide | Just Follow Along and You Won't Get Lost!

| Just Follow Along and You Won't Get Lost! I just finished a trip to Shanghai and now I'm sharing this super detailed 3-day 2-night guide with everyone! 🌈DAY 1: Route: Nanjing Road → The Bund → Oriental Pearl Tower → Lujiazui → Shanghai World Financial Center 🛍️【Nanjing Road】 "China's No.1 Commercial Street" truly lives up to its name! The dazzling array of century-old brands and trendy shops makes it perfect for souvenir shopping. The vintage tram tracks are a must-photograph spot. Standing beside the tracks instantly transports you back to old Shanghai, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that makes for wonderfully retro photos. 🌆【The Bund】 The night view of the international architecture complex is absolutely stunning. As dusk falls, those Gothic and Baroque-style buildings seem to come alive under the lights, perfect for European-style photos! There's a hidden photo spot at the entrance of the Peace Hotel. Standing there gives you the ultimate ambiance, making you feel like an aristocrat from the Republic era overlooking the beautiful Huangpu River—incredibly photogenic. 🗼【Oriental Pearl Tower】 As Shanghai's landmark building, it's impressive even from a distance! Since there are too many people going up and tickets are expensive, I recommend enjoying the view from the Lujiazui Circular Pedestrian Bridge. This way, you can avoid crowds while capturing the entire tower in your photos—two birds with one stone. 🏙️【Lujiazui Trio】 The magical "kitchen trio" photo spot is at the intersection of Dongtai Road and Huayuan Shibridge Road. Lie down for an upward angle shot to easily get amazing photos! Looking at these skyscrapers, you can truly feel Shanghai's prosperity and modernity, with that mix of urban pressure and beauty that makes you want to take more photos. 🏢【5th Floor Terrace of Shanghai World Financial Center】 This is an absolute hidden gem with few people and beautiful views! It's the best spot to take photos with the Oriental Pearl Tower. The blue hour in the evening produces the most photogenic results, when the entire sky and buildings are tinted blue, creating a serene yet sophisticated beauty where every casual shot looks elegant. 🌈DAY 2: Route: Wukang Road → Xintiandi → Tianzifang → Yu Garden → City God Temple 🛤️【Wukang Road】 Known as Shanghai's "most artistic road," the Wukang Building is definitely a must-photograph! The vintage cafes nearby are also worth exploring. Sitting inside, sipping coffee, and feeling that leisurely artistic atmosphere makes time seem to slow down. 🚶【Xintiandi】 A perfect blend of Shikumen architecture and trendy boutiques where history and modernity collide! The nightlife is also vibrant, with a lively bar street. After exploring during the day, you can return at night to experience Shanghai's nightlife and enjoy a different kind of bustling atmosphere. 🛍️【Tianzifang】 An artistic market in the alleyways with countless handcraft shops and vintage film camera stores where you can find many unique treasures. 🏯【Yu Garden + City God Temple】 Yu Garden is a classical Jiangnan garden. Wearing traditional Hanfu clothing for photos here instantly creates a Chinese ink painting style, as if you've traveled back in time. The night lights at City God Temple are beautiful, but the street food can be hit or miss, so I recommend going to eat near the Bund after your visit to enjoy both the scenery and good food. 🌈DAY 3: Route: People's Square → 1933 Old Millfun → Sweet Love Road → Lu Xun Park → M50 Creative Park 🏞️【People's Square】 This is a microcosm of local life. The Shanghai Museum offers free admission (closed on Mondays) and its rich collection of exhibits allows us to delve into Shanghai's history and culture. 🏭【1933 Old Millfun】 An industrial-style maze building and filming location for "Tiny Times"! Dark-colored outfits create perfect moody shots here. The unique atmosphere and architectural style make every casual photo look textured, as if you're in a mysterious industrial world. 💞【Sweet Love Road】 The "most romantic road in Shanghai" lives up to its name! With walls of love poems and heart-shaped mailboxes, it's perfect for couples to visit. Make your love vows here and let your romance bloom in this romantic atmosphere. 🖼️【M50 Creative Park】 A hub for free art exhibitions! The graffiti walls and galleries are very photogenic—a paradise for artistic youth. You can feel the rich artistic atmosphere here, with each artwork telling its own story, immersing you in an ocean of art. 🌈Food Recommendations: 🥢【Xin Ya Cantonese Restaurant】 A century-old Cantonese restaurant carrying the memories of generations of Shanghai locals. Walking into Xin Ya feels like traveling back in time, with the charm of old Shanghai greeting you. During dim sum hours, the fragrant tea and exquisite dim sum, along with authentic Cantonese classics, are delightful. When you taste those rich, red-braised local Shanghai dishes or the spicy Sichuan flavors, you'll be amazed by the innovative fusion, leaving a lasting impression. 🥮【Xing Hua Lou】 Established in 1851 with a 172-year history, Xing Hua Lou's dim sum items are like carefully crafted works of art. Whether it's the delicate shrimp dumplings or sweet, soft pastries, they all have an enticing sheen. Take a bite and experience the fine texture and rich fillings—full of old Shanghai flavors. 🍲【Lan Ting Ji · Shanghai Local Cuisine】 Considered the pinnacle of Shanghai cuisine! At Lan Ting Ji, every local dish is like an exquisite poem. The melt-in-your-mouth red-braised pork and the fresh, crisp vegetable pancakes full of spring flavors are outstanding. Sitting in such an elegant environment while enjoying authentic local cuisine is an ultimate pleasure. 🍜【Huxi Old Lane Noodle House】 Specializing in Shanghai-style noodles with rich, red-braised toppings that are cooked to order. The toppings are diverse and aromatic, perfectly complementing the noodles. 🍽️【Yuan Yuan】 Combines creative Shanghai cuisine with Cantonese cuisine, focusing on refinement. With elegant presentation and unique flavors, each dish showcases the chef's ingenuity. Here, you can taste both the classic essence of Cantonese cuisine and the surprising innovations of creative Shanghai dishes. Follow this guide and you'll cover all of Shanghai's essential attractions and delicious food. Start planning your trip now!