Summer Shanghai 5 Days 4 Nights Family Trip Money-Saving and Stress-Free Guide

Having spent 4️⃣ years exploring Shanghai with kids, I’ve put together this family travel itinerary, perfect for families visiting Shanghai during the summer. How to save money and have peace of mind❓This article has got you covered❗️ ✅ Itinerary 🎈Day 1: Disneyland Head straight to the popular attractions after entering the park, take photos during the sunset in the evening📷, and don’t forget to watch the fireworks show🎆 at night. 🎈Day 2: Yaoxue Ice and Snow World + Water World Instantly transport yourself to Switzerland, perfect for great photos📷. 🎈Day 3: Lujiazui ➔ Shanghai Ocean Aquarium ➔ 2 RMB Ferry ➔ Bund’s International Architecture ➔ City God Temple Night View Shanghai Ocean Aquarium 🈶 features an underwater escalator and a 100-meter underwater tunnel, very magical✨. Walk to Dongchang Road Ferry Terminal, take the 2 RMB ferry on the Jindong Line🚢, enjoy views of Lujiazui’s iconic trio and the Bund along the way. After disembarking, walk along the Bund, passing by the international architecture cluster, and end at City God Temple to enjoy the night scenery. 🎈Day 4: Shanghai Jiao Tong University Xuhui Campus - Soong Ching Ling’s Former Residence - Huaihai Middle Road - Wukang Building Let the kids experience the prestigious university atmosphere, and check in at Soong Ching Ling’s Former Residence along the way. The trendy Wukang Building, Wukang Road, and Anfu Road are all nearby. 🎈Day 5: Natural History Museum - Sihang Warehouse - North Bund - Nanjing Road - Peace Hotel Natural History Museum and Sihang Warehouse are just a 10-minute drive apart🚗. Then head to North Bund to check in at Waibaidu Bridge, Zhapu Bridge, Postal Museum, and take photos with Lujiazui’s iconic trio in the background. In the evening, visit Nanjing Road, which has many great shops like M&M’s, LEGO, Pop Mart, and the Peace Hotel... ✅ Transportation 1️⃣ Two major airports✈️: 🔸 Disneyland and Yaoxue are closer to Pudong Airport 🔸 City center is closer to Hongqiao Airport 2️⃣ 🚄 High-speed rail, trains, metro, and buses are very convenient ✅ Accommodation Guide ‼️ Choose hotels near metro stations, personally recommend along Line 2, as Nanjing Road, Lujiazui, and the Bund are all directly accessible with easy transfers. Disneyland ➔ Along Line 11, direct access is more convenient.