Budget travel in Shanghai can also be exquisite! Legendary night views! Breathtakingly beautiful!

🚇 Must-haves before the trip 1. Transportation: Use the "Metro Metropolitan" app to scan QR codes for the subway; for taxis, Didi is recommended (heavy traffic during rush hours) 2. Accommodation: Recommended near "People's Square/Nanjing East Road" (intersection of Metro lines 1/2/8, convenient to go anywhere) 3. Money-saving tip: Buy the "Shanghai Urban Travel Card" (unlimited subway rides for 24 hours + discounts on attractions) 🗺️ Classic 3-day itinerary Day 1: The Bund classic route • Morning: Eat soup dumplings at City God Temple (must-try crab meat version at "Nanxiang Mantou Dian") → Visit Yuyuan Garden, a Jiangnan-style garden • Afternoon: The Bund viewing platform (recommended photo spot at Beijing East Road intersection) → 2 RMB ferry to Lujiazui • Evening: Watch the sunset at the Pudong Art Museum (closed on Wednesdays) + rooftop of IFC Mall for photos of the "three-piece set" skyline Day 2: Artistic Shanghai • Morning: Take photos at Wukang Building → Coffee at Anfu Road (must-visit "into_the force" café) • Afternoon: Shanghai Museum (free but requires reservation) → Sinan Mansions old Western-style houses • Evening: Night market at Tianzifang (even better: "Julu Road 158 Lane" bar street) Day 3: Choose Disney or nearby • Option A: Full day at Shanghai Disneyland (see homepage for detailed guide) • Option B: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town (direct via Metro Line 17) → Return from Hongqiao Airport 🍜 Foodie guide Must-try list: • Shengjian buns: Da Hu Chun (fully fermented dough) vs Xiao Yang Shengjian (juicy style) • Local cuisine: Laorenhe (fermented fish slices) | Lanxin Restaurant (braised pork) • Snacks: Xiande Lai pork rib rice cake | International Hotel butterfly pastry Avoid tips: ⚠️ City God Temple snack street is expensive and tastes bad ⚠️ Book tables in advance for Bund restaurants (300+ RMB per person with view seats) 📸 Popular photo spots 1. The Bund: Zhapu Road Bridge for Pudong’s three-piece skyline 2. Wukang Road: In front of Old McDonald’s Café 3. Pudong: Duoyun Book Courtyard (free panoramic view of Shanghai) 💡 Local tips • Nanjing East Road pedestrian street is more photogenic after 10 PM • Wutong District (Hengfu style area) is great for cycling tours • September to October is the best travel season (avoid plum rain and extreme heat) 💰 Cost reference (2 people, 3 days): • Accommodation: 600 RMB/night (four-star hotel) • Food: 150 RMB/person/day • Transportation: 50 RMB subway + 100 RMB taxi 🌟 Ultimate tips: ✅ Use the "Shanghai Release" WeChat official account to check real-time crowd levels ✅ Buy souvenirs at "First Food Store" for cheaper prices than attractions ✅ For nightlife, go to "Found158" or "TX Huaihai"