3 nights, 4 days
Shanghai 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)
A 4-day route through Shanghai grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.
Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026
The whole route at a glance
Map and place data © OpenStreetMap contributors Lines are straight connections, not actual routes.
DAY 1
Around Shanghai World Financial Center · Views & landmarks·Shopping & districts
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningShanghai World Financial Center
Views & landmarks
A 494-meter skyscraper in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, a landmark that defines the city's skyline. Its observation deck offers a sweeping view of the entire city.
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After lunchJin Mao Tower
Views & landmarks · 0.1 km from the previous stop
Jin Mao Tower is a skyscraper in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai, standing 421 meters tall with 88 floors. Completed in 1998, it offers sweeping views over the city center.
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AfternoonShanghai Tower
Views & landmarks · 0.2 km from the previous stop
A towering skyscraper in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, standing 632 meters tall with 128 floors. From this world-class high-rise, visitors can look down over Shanghai's skyline.
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EveningLujiazui
Shopping & districts · 0.5 km from the previous stop
A financial hub on the Pudong side of the Huangpu River, facing the Bund across the water to form a dazzling skyline. With over 100 major skyscrapers, it offers a striking view of Shanghai's development.
DAY 2
Around Shanghai Museum · Museums & galleries·Parks & gardens
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningShanghai Museum
Museums & galleries
The Shanghai Museum, near People's Square, is the city's leading museum and easy to reach from downtown. It's a great place to see Shanghai's premier collection.
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After lunchPeople's Square
Parks & gardens · 0.1 km from the previous stop
A large public square in Shanghai's Huangpu district, home to the city government building and a reference point for the city's main streets. It lets visitors feel the very center of Shanghai.
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AfternoonShanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
Museums & galleries · 0.3 km from the previous stop
A museum on Shanghai's People's Square featuring exhibits on urban planning. It offers a fresh perspective on the city of Shanghai.
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EveningShanghai Grand Theatre
Culture & venues · 0.4 km from the previous stop
A performance venue near People's Square in central Shanghai, close to the Shanghai Municipal Government building. It's one of the city's leading cultural spaces, hosting a wide range of performances.
DAY 3
Around Shimao International Plaza · Views & landmarks·Shopping & districts
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningShimao International Plaza
Views & landmarks
A 333-meter skyscraper in Shanghai's Huangpu District, known as a landmark for its two distinctive spires. The lower floors house a large shopping mall, while the upper floors form a five-star hotel with 770 rooms.
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After lunchTomorrow Square
Views & landmarks · 0.7 km from the previous stop
A high-rise building in the Puxi area of Shanghai, China. Standing 55 stories and 286 meters tall, it stands out prominently in the Shanghai skyline.
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AfternoonK11
Views & landmarks · 0.8 km from the previous stop
A large shopping mall on Huaihai Road in Shanghai's Xintiandi district, facing People's Square. With six floors above ground and three below, it's a great spot for shopping and a day out.
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EveningXintiandi
Shopping & districts · 0.4 km from the previous stop
A modern shopping and dining street in Shanghai, closed to traffic and pleasant for a leisurely stroll. With its cluster of restaurants, shops, and attractions, it's a popular spot for a day out.
DAY 4
Around Yu Garden · Parks & gardens·Temples & religious sites
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningYu Garden
Parks & gardens
A garden in the Ming and Qing dynasty style, located in the heart of Shanghai's old town. It's regarded as one of China's finest gardens for its delicate, beautiful landscaping.
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After lunchXiaotaoyuan Mosque
Temples & religious sites · 1 km from the previous stop
A mosque located in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China, and the largest Islamic mosque in the city. Once also known as the West Mosque, it offers a chance to see Islamic architecture in the heart of the city.
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AfternoonBocom Financial Towers
Views & landmarks · 2.4 km from the previous stop
The Bocom Financial Towers are twin skyscrapers rising side by side in Shanghai's Pudong district, home to the headquarters of the Bank of Communications. At 230 meters tall, they offer a magnificent view of the skyline.
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EveningWaibaidu Bridge
Views & landmarks · 1.4 km from the previous stop
An iron bridge spanning the point where Suzhou Creek meets the Huangpu River, next to the Bund in Shanghai, with over a century of history. It's a great spot to walk across and take in the riverside views while connecting Huangpu and Hongkou districts.
Where to stay for this itinerary
Around Shanghai World Financial Center, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.
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J Hotel Shanghai Tower
0.2 km · 上海中心J酒店
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Bester Palace
0.4 km
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The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
0.6 km · 浦东新区 · 上海浦东丽思卡尔顿酒店
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Ji Hotel
0.8 km · 全季酒店
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Mariott
1.0 km · 万豪酒店
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Oriental Pearl Riverside Hotel
1.1 km · 东方滨江大酒店
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