Shanghai has truly become an increasingly vibrant city over the years! I remember visiting Shanghai as a child when my family worked near the Bund, and I would often wander around that area.
Back then, both sides of the Suzhou Creek were filled with small businesses. Now, it has become Shanghai’s newest landmark! From there to the Bund, the area is brimming with art and coffee culture, making it a must-visit spot for many travelers to Shanghai.
I’ve compiled a list of check-in points around the Bund! Those visiting during the Spring Festival can take note. In 2024,
I wish Shanghai prosperity and harmonious development. May there be cozy alleys between every building and the warmth of human life amidst the bustling traffic.
Metro: Download the “Metro Metropolis” app for the subway.
Bus: Get a Shanghai transportation card at the “2tb Travel” bus service, which can also be used for ferry tickets.
Hotel: It’s recommended to stay near the Bund for convenience, or find a hotel near a metro station (Line 2 is suggested) if you find it expensive.
Day 1
Route: Lujiazui Three Giants – Oriental Pearl Tower – The Bund – Nanjing East Road
- Exit from Lujiazui Metro Station Exit 7 to reach the Three Giants directly. Don’t bother going up the Oriental Pearl Tower as the tickets are expensive and there’s not much to see. The Bund lights up from 7 pm to 10 pm, so don’t go too early if you want to see the illuminations. Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street has many snacks to try, but be careful not to order too much M Bean Curd as it’s quite pricey!
- Food recommendations: (Nanjing East Road) Su Xiaoliu – Crab Roe Buns [Avoid the drunken crab]
- (Nanjing East Road) Shen Dacheng – Green Dumplings [The red bean filling is delicious!]
Day 2
Route: Yuyuan Road – Jing’an Temple – Wukang Road – Yuyuan Garden & City God Temple
- Get off at Zhongshan Park Metro Station and walk along Yuyuan Road. There are many coffee shops, ice cream parlors, unique clothing stores, and creative boutiques along the way. I’ll write a separate article about this in the future!
- The entrance fee for Jing’an Temple is 50 yuan. I didn’t go inside, but the combination of skyscrapers and the temple is quite striking. Taking photos at the entrance is beautiful enough!
- Be sure to take photos of the buildings on Wukang Road, which are iconic Shanghai-style architecture. After that, take a city walk along Wukang Road. The Soong Ching-ling Former Residence is there (enter before 4:30 pm), and the entrance fee is 20 yuan.
- Next, I went to pick up some Ama’s Handmade. There’s always a queue, but you can order through the mini-program and then collect it on-site. I recommend trying it as it tastes quite good.
- Afterwards, visit Yuyuan Garden and City God Temple, which are adjacent to each other and can be visited in one day. The night view is beautiful, and it’s better to go in the evening than during the day. There’s a chocolate museum you can check out, and small shops to browse.
Day 3
Route: Shanghai Museum – People’s Park
Remember to make a reservation for the Shanghai Museum in advance. You can spend a whole morning there, and it’s a must-visit for those with children as it’s very educational!
The People’s Park Matchmaking Corner is quite famous. If you’re interested, you can go and take a look.
Summary:
- You can try Shen Dacheng (it closes at 8:30, so don’t miss it).
- For local Shanghai cuisine, go to a less crowded place. There’s no need to queue.
- There’s no need to buy tickets to enter Yuyuan Garden. The snack street and lights are beautiful enough.
- The Shanghai Museum is closed on Mondays, so don’t go on that day!
- Taking the ferry is only 2 yuan and is more affordable. Recommended ferry ports are Dongchang Road, Fuxing East Road, and Jinling East Road.
- The Bund lights up from 7 pm to 10 pm. Going too early when there are no lights is not as beautiful.
- Don’t buy tickets to go up the Oriental Pearl Tower. The view from outside is better.
- To get to Yuyuan Garden, exit from Yuyuan Station Exit 7. Don’t spend too much on the snack street.
Tips for traveling to Shanghai after the Chinese New Year:
(Definitely useful, recommend saving)
- In March, Shanghai has a tulip flower sea.
- The closest metro station to the Bund is Nanjing East Road Exit 2 or 7.
- The famous Huanghe Road from the recent hit TV series “Blooming Flowers” is next to the International Hotel, and across from it is the famous Matchmaking Corner [People’s Square].
- The closest high-speed rail station to the Shanghai Bund is [Shanghai Station].
- The Peace Hotel is located near the Bund and has a view of the Oriental Pearl Tower.
- Recently, the City God Temple Lantern Festival’s “Fish and Dragon Dance” is stunning and spectacular at night.
- Shanghai’s Christmas atmosphere is usually the strongest a week before Christmas and lasts for a month.
- Mahler’s Villa is a hidden European-style castle in the city that’s beautiful for taking photos.
- The big screen on Nanjing Road is known as Shanghai’s version of Akihabara.
- The most popular mall among young people in Shanghai is Jing’an Joy City.
- The Oriental Pearl Tower turns off its lights at 10 pm.
- Take the 2 yuan ferry at Dongchang Road Pier to tour the Huangpu River (the second floor of the boat has a better view).
- For those visiting Disneyland, plan the trip on the first or last day of your holiday (it’s far from the city center).
- The high-speed rail station closest to the city center is [Shanghai Station].
- To take a photo with the Oriental Pearl Tower, go to Zhapuqiao Bridge on the Suzhou Creek or North Bund. It’s super beautiful!
- The City God Temple has a different feel during the day and at night. It’s more stunning at night.
- Don’t go to the small eateries labeled “Shanghai Food City”!
- Taking a taxi in Shanghai during peak hours can be very congested. The metro is faster.
- The closest mall to the Oriental Pearl Tower is called Zhengda Plaza.
- The Pudong Art Museum is a great spot to capture the Bund’s lights from across the river.
That’s all for today’s sharing!
