Three Days and Two Nights Lazy Guide to Shanghai

Recommended Attractions and Popular Check-in Spots ✅Day 1: Start with Shimei Building, a century-old Baroque architecture; the rooftop café is a perfect spot to photograph the Bund’s iconic trio. Then head to the Postal Museum to admire the vintage spiral staircase and European-style dome. Next, visit Zhapu Road Bridge, known as the "French Priest Bridge," where you can capture the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Postal Museum in one frame. After that, go to Waibaidu Bridge, the filming location of "Romance in the Rain." Finally, enjoy the international architecture cluster at the Bund, which lights up after 6 PM, offering a stunning night view. ✅Day 2: In the morning, check in at Wukang Road’s iconic Wukang Building, one of Shanghai’s landmarks. In the afternoon, stroll and have coffee at Anfu Road’s boutique shops. Then visit Jing’an Temple, where the golden temple contrasts sharply with modern skyscrapers. In the evening, explore Yuyuan Garden and City God Temple to experience old Shanghai vibes. ✅Day 3: Head straight to Shanghai Disneyland. First, browse Disneytown for souvenirs, then immerse yourself in the park for a full day, enjoying various rides and watching parade performances. Food Recommendations ✅Shengjianbao (Pan-fried Pork Buns): Da Hu Chun’s shengjianbao has a golden crispy bottom and a soft, pleated top. When bitten into, the juicy meat mixed with sesame aroma bursts in your mouth. ✅Benbang Braised Pork: Lao Zhengxing Restaurant’s benbang braised pork is famous for its rich soy sauce flavor, fatty but not greasy, melting in your mouth. ✅Pork Ribs with Rice Cake: Xian De Lai’s pork ribs with rice cake are crispy outside and tender inside. The ribs paired with soft glutinous rice cake and topped with special sweet bean sauce are a childhood memory for Shanghai kids. ✅Fresh Meat Mooncake: Guangmingcun Grand Restaurant’s fresh meat mooncakes have flaky layers and juicy pork filling. It’s worth queuing for two hours during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Accommodation Recommendations ✅Around East Nanjing Road/People’s Square: This is the city center with very convenient transportation. People’s Square is right downstairs, and the Bund is within walking distance. There are many shopping malls and dining options nearby. You can choose hotels like The PuXuan Hotel and Peace Hotel Shanghai, which offer beautiful views of the Bund. ✅Around Jing’an Temple/Shaanxi South Road: Located in the central area, close to many places, convenient for the next day’s itinerary. For example, you can choose hotels like Ji Hotel. Public Transit Guide ✅Shanghai’s metro covers the entire city and charges by distance. It supports mobile QR code scanning for entry. It’s recommended to download the “metro Metropolitan” app in advance for easy access. You can also buy one-day or three-day passes for convenience. ✅Bus fares start at 2 yuan with segmented charges. You can pay by card or cash when boarding and alighting. Using a transit card offers discounts.