Must-See Shanghai Attractions: A Recommended One-Day Citywalk Route

❤Reasons for recommendation: If this is your first time in Shanghai, this guide written by a local Shanghainese is all you need! ▽▽▽▽▽▽ 🧳One-day itinerary: The Bund → Yu Garden & City God Temple → Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street → Oriental Pearl Tower 🕙Duration: Approx. 10 hours, 15,000 steps walking distance 💰Budget: Approx. CNY 400–600 per person (including admission tickets, food and beverage, and transportation) —————————— ✅The Bund (7:30am–9:30am) 🌟Highlights: A panoramic view of the Bund's architectural complex and the Huangpu River. Fewer people in the morning, making it ideal for photographing the reflection of the "three-piece suit" of Lujiazui. 👍Most recommended activities: 1. Arrive at the Bund viewing platform in the early morning to photograph the deserted retro street scenes. We recommend the corner spot at the Peace Hotel. 2. Visit the Bund History Museum (opens at 8:30am) to learn about the stories behind the 52 buildings. 🚉Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 or 10 to East Nanjing Road Station, Exit 7, and walk to the riverside. —————————— ✅Yu Garden & City God Temple (9:30am–11:30am) 🌟Highlights: Ming Dynasty Jiangnan gardens and authentic snacks, combining history and the hustle and bustle of city life. 👍Most recommended activities: 1. Yu Garden: Focus on visiting the Jade Rockery and Yangshan Hall. Admission ticket: CNY 40. 2. City God Temple: You must try the Nanxiang steamed crab dumplings (CNY 68/basket) and the Freshly Cooked Pork Chop with Rice Cake (CNY 20/serving) in the snack street. 🚉Transportation: A 15-minute walk from the Bund or take Metro Line 10 directly to Yu Garden Station. —————————— ✅Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower (2:00pm–4:00pm) 🌟Highlights: Shanghai landmark, 259m-high transparent glass walkway overlooking the city's panoramic view. 👍Most recommended activities: 1. Choose the Two-Sphere Combo Ticket (CNY 199), including the transparent glass walkway. Stagger your visit to the tower at 3:00pm to avoid the crowds. 2. Visit the Shanghai History Museum inside the tower to learn about the century-old changes. 3. Hidden spot: The mirror hall on the second floor of the Pudong Museum of Art. Make a free reservation to photograph the panoramic view of the Bund. 🚉Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 directly to Lujiazui Station, Exit 2. —————————— ✅Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (11:30am–1:30pm) 🌟Highlights: A century-old commercial street, a one-stop experience for shopping and dining. 👍Most recommended activities: 1. Take the retro Ding Ding Tram (CNY 5 per trip) through the block. The destination is Shimao Plaza. 2. Check out the giant chocolate wall at M&M's World. 🚉Transportation: Take Metro Line 10 from Yu Garden Station to East Nanjing Road Station and walk to the street. —————————— ❤Reasons for recommendation: Follow my homepage and I will share practical travel tips from all over the world with you.