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Shanghai for First-Timers: 3-Day Itinerary

The perfect 3-day itinerary for your first Shanghai visit.

James Walker
February 20, 2025
7 min read
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Shanghai for First-Timers: 3-Day Itinerary

Day 1: The Classics

  • Bund and Nanjing Road
  • Yu Garden
  • Pudong Skyline

Day 2: Culture and Cool

  • French Concession
  • Art and Museums
  • Xin Tiandi

Day 3: Day Trip

  • Zhujiajiao Water Town or Hangzhou

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James Walker

Backpacker turned travel journalist. Has visited every province in China over the past decade.

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