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Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

3 days in Shanghai

Futuristic skyline meets colonial-era riverfront. Here's how to spend 3 days in Shanghai: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Shanghai trip is April, May and October. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 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
3

Day 3

09:00
Middle Huaihai Road station~$5
Middle Huaihai Road is a station on Line 13 of the Shanghai Metro. This station is located on Ruijin 1st Road. The station opened on December 19, 2015 as part of the extension to L
12:30
Saint Nicholas' Church, Shanghai
St Nicholas Church was a Russian Orthodox Church in the former French Concession of Shanghai at 16 rue Corneille, now known as Gāolán Lù. Formerly the building was home to a French
16:00
Huaihai Road~$5
Huaihai Road or Huaihai Lu is a road in Shanghai, China. The central section of Huaihai Road is one of the two major shopping streets in central Shanghai; the other is Nanjing Road

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What 3 days in Shanghai costs

What this trip costs

$871
Flights$45052%
Stay$11713%
Activities$708%
Food$11713%
Local transport$475%
Shopping$314%
Buffer$394%
$290/day

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

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3 days in Shanghai: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Shanghai?+

3 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 3 days in Shanghai cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $390 per person for 3 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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