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Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

4 days in Shanghai

Futuristic skyline meets colonial-era riverfront. Here's how to spend 4 days in Shanghai: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 4 days Shanghai trip is April, May and October. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
4 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
4

Day 4

09:00
South Shaanxi Road station~$5
South Shaanxi Road is an interchange station between Lines 1, 10 and 12 of the Shanghai Metro. It is situated within the inner ring-road on the boundary between Huangpu District an
12:30
Moller Villa~$5
The Moller Villa, located at 30 South Shanxi Road in the French Concession area of Shanghai, China, is a colonial-era mansion. The villa was built by Eric Moller, a Swedish shippin
16:00
New Synagogue (Shanghai)
The New Synagogue was a former Jewish congregation and synagogue, that was located at 102 rue Tenant de la Tour in the French Concession of Shanghai, China. The synagogue was opene

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What 4 days in Shanghai costs

What this trip costs

$1,032
Flights$45044%
Stay$17617%
Activities$949%
Food$15615%
Local transport$626%
Shopping$424%
Buffer$525%
$258/day

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

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4 days in Shanghai: FAQ

Is 4 days enough for Shanghai?+

4 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Shanghai, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 4 days in Shanghai cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $520 per person for 4 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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