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Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
1 week in Shanghai
Futuristic skyline meets colonial-era riverfront. Here's how to spend 1 week in Shanghai: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Shanghai trip is April, May and October. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
April, May, October
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week Shanghai itinerary, day by day
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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.
2
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
5
Day 5
09:00
IAPM Mall~$5
IAPM Mall, or iAPM Mall, is a shopping mall located at 999 Huaihai Road in Xuhui District, Shanghai, China.
12:30
Jing An Kerry Centre~$5
Jing An Kerry Centre, or Jing'an Kerry Centre, is an integrated commercial complex situated at No. 1515 Nanjing Road West in Jing'an District, Shanghai, China. The complex comprise
16:00
Cha House~$5
Cha House is a building in Shanghai, People's Republic of China. The building was constructed in 1920 and was owned and used by two brothers, Qiu Xinshan and Qiu Weiqing, who were
6
Day 6
09:00
West Nanjing Road station~$5
West Nanjing Road Station is a virtual interchange station between Lines 2, 12 and 13 of the Shanghai Metro, located along one of Shanghai's main commercial streets, with a number
12:30
The PuLi Hotel and Spa~$5
The PuLi Hotel and Spa is one of the first luxury urban resorts in Shanghai. Situated in Jing'an District of Shanghai, China, the hotel is centrally located between Nanjing West Ro
16:00
Local food tour of Shanghai~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Shanghai.
7
Day 7
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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What 1 week in Shanghai costs
What this trip costs
$1,511
Flights$45030%
Stay$35123%
Activities$16411%
Food$27318%
Local transport$1097%
Shopping$735%
Buffer$916%
$216/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in Shanghai?
1 week in Shanghai: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for Shanghai?+
1 week 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 1 week in Shanghai cost?+
Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $910 per person for 1 week. 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.