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Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

2 days in Shanghai

Futuristic skyline meets colonial-era riverfront. Here's how to spend 2 days in Shanghai: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Shanghai trip is April, May and October. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
April, May, October
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Jin Jiang Tower~$5
Jin Jiang Tower is a 43-floor hotel in Shanghai, China. The hotel is owned and operated by Shanghai Jinjiang Capital Co., Ltd., a subsidiary company of Jin Jiang International Co.,
12:30
Former Residence of Sun Yat-Sen (Shanghai)
The Former Residence of Sun Yat-sen, located at 7 Xiangshan Road in the French Concession area of Shanghai, China, near Fuxing Park to the east, was the residence of the Chinese re
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Shanghai Jinjiang Hotel~$5
Shanghai Jinjiang Hotel (上海锦江饭店) is a for-profit hotel in Huangpu, Shanghai, China. The hotel is operated by Jin Jiang International (Holdings) Co., Ltd.
12:30
Fuxing Park
Fuxing Park is located in the former French Concession of Shanghai, China, in Luwan District near Nanchang Road; the main entrance is at the cross street of Fuxingzhong Road and Ch
16:00
Canidrome (Shanghai)
The Shanghai Culture Plaza precinct is a park and cultural precinct in Shanghai's Luwan District, in the former French Concession of Shanghai, China. The area began as the Canidrom

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What 2 days in Shanghai costs

What this trip costs

$712
Flights$45063%
Stay$598%
Activities$477%
Food$7811%
Local transport$314%
Shopping$213%
Buffer$264%
$356/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Shanghai: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Shanghai?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Shanghai without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Shanghai?+

Start with Jin Jiang Tower, Former Residence of Sun Yat-Sen (Shanghai) and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Shanghai cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $260 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Shanghai?+

The best months to visit Shanghai are April, May, October and November, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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