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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\n- Bund and Nanjing Road\n- Yu Garden\n- Pudong Skyline\n\n## Day 2: Culture and Cool\n- French Concession\n- Art and Museums\n- Xin Tiandi\n\n## Day 3: Day Trip\n- 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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