Welcome to Jiading, Jiading, here I come.

Jiading 4 days 3 nights full guide for 5000 RMB per person! Stay in a castle hotel, check in at the anime holy land, soak in hot springs, dine Michelin, the ultimate niche experience in Shanghai! --- Ladies! Stop squeezing into the Bund, queuing for Disneyland, and strolling Wukang Road! Today, I’ve uncovered a hidden gem in the west of Shanghai: Jiading! Think Jiading is just about the Auto City? Wrong! Here you’ll find a fairy tale castle hotel, an anime sanctuary, a Tang-style ancient town, Japanese hot springs, Michelin restaurants, and you can even drive a Porsche around the F1 track! 4 days and 3 nights, about 5000 RMB per person, easily giving you a “vacation abroad” vibe, and the best part — it’s only a 30-minute high-speed train ride from downtown Shanghai! This trip cures “weekend boredom” and “social media aesthetic fatigue,” unlocking a “refined Jiading” you’ve never seen before! --- Itinerary Overview (suitable for couples/girls/families) - Duration: 4 days 3 nights (recommended departure Friday, return Sunday) - Budget: approx. 5000 RMB per person (including transport, accommodation, meals, tickets) - Theme: Light luxury vacation + cultural exploration + food check-ins + photo ops - Highlights: Stay in a castle hotel, try Nanxiang soup dumplings, visit the anime museum, enjoy Japanese hot springs, experience the F1 track --- 🌟 Day 1: Depart Shanghai → Check in at “Castle Hotel” → Night tour of Zhouqiao Old Street 🚗 Transport: - Metro Line 11 direct to Jiading North Station (about 40 minutes from city center, fare 7 RMB) - Taxi to hotel (about 15 minutes, 30 RMB) 🏨 Accommodation recommendation: - “Crowne Plaza Shanghai Yinyi” - European castle-style architecture with Roman columns, fountains, arches, like stepping into a European town - Spacious rooms, some with bathtubs, overlooking a golf course - Reference price: 1200 RMB/night (including breakfast for two, slightly more expensive on weekends) 🌆 Afternoon: - After check-in, head to Zhouqiao Old Street (15-minute taxi or bike ride) - Check-in spots: - Fahua Pagoda: Jiading landmark, climb for an old town view - Jiading Bamboo Carving Museum: free admission, experience intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship - Old residences on West Street: blue bricks and black tiles, perfect for traditional Chinese style photos 🌙 Evening: - Dinner recommendation on old street: - “Nanxiang Grand Hotel”: authentic Nanxiang soup dumplings, thin skin and juicy, paired with a bowl of spicy meat noodles - Cost per person: 80 RMB - After dinner stroll, lanterns light up the old street, full of Jiangnan charm ✅ Day 1 expenses: Transport 40 + Accommodation 1200 + Meals 80 ≈ 1320 RMB --- Day 2: Anime fan paradise + hot spring relaxation day 🎨 Morning: - Visit Shanghai Animation Museum (inside Jiading Cultural Center, free) - China’s first anime-themed museum - Features original art and sketches from “Havoc in Heaven” and “Black Cat Detective,” plus voice actor experience zones - Great for photos, nostalgia, and family interaction - Recommended visit time: 2 hours 🍜 Lunch: - “Zhou Dan · Benbang Cuisine” (next to Jiading Poly Grand Theatre) - Elegant environment, exquisite dishes - Must-try: braised pork, salted fresh pork soup, crab roe tofu - Cost per person: 150 RMB ♨ Afternoon: - Head to “Yunhai Hot Springs” or “Tangchen Haoyuan Japanese Hot Springs” - Japanese style, private baths + public pools, clear water quality - Provides yukata and tea snacks, very relaxing after soaking - Ticket: 298 RMB/person (group purchase in advance saves 50 RMB) 🌙 Evening: - Return to hotel, dinner in hotel or order takeout - Recommended takeout: “Din Tai Fung Jiading” — soup dumplings + hot and sour soup - Cost per person: 100 RMB ✅ Day 2 expenses: Transport 30 + Lunch 150 + Hot springs 298 + Dinner 100 + Accommodation 1200 ≈ 1778 RMB --- 🌟 Day 3: F1 track experience + deep tour of Nanxiang Ancient Town 🏎 Morning: - Head to Shanghai International Circuit (20-minute taxi) - Experience “track test drive” (non-professional track, safe and controlled) - Car options: Porsche, BMW, Audi, etc. - Includes one lap on the track + coach driving experience - Cost: 880 RMB/person (advance booking required) - Super cool photos, instantly become the “Akina Speed Star” on social media 🍜 Lunch: - “Trackside Restaurant” near the circuit or return to Nanxiang - Recommended: “Guyi Garden Restaurant” with garden-style setting, authentic Nanxiang flavors - Must-try: Nanxiang soup dumplings, osmanthus cake, triple shrimp noodles - Cost per person: 120 RMB 🏯 Afternoon: - Deep exploration of Nanxiang Ancient Town (free) - More original than Zhouqiao, fewer tourists, perfect for slow travel - Check-in spots: - Guyi Garden: Ming Dynasty garden with pavilions and lotus blooms - Tanyuan: scholar’s garden, quiet and photogenic - Twin Pagodas: millennium-old towers, stunning photo spots 🏨 Evening accommodation: - Stay at “Wyndham Nanxiang Hotel” or continue at Crowne Plaza - Reference price: 800 RMB/night (including breakfast) ✅ Day 3 expenses: Transport 40 + Test drive 880 + Lunch 120 + Accommodation 800 + Dinner 80 ≈ 1920 RMB --- 🌟 Day 4: Jiading New Town leisure day + return trip ☕ Morning: - Visit Jiading Poly Grand Theatre (designed by Tadao Ando, a must-see for architecture lovers) - Exterior looks like a “concrete poem,” very photogenic - Guided tours available (50 RMB/person) or free exploration 🛍 Noon: - Shop at “Jiading Baolong Plaza” or “CITIC Pacific Wanda Plaza” - Souvenirs: frozen Nanxiang soup dumplings, Jiading bamboo carving bookmarks, cultural gift boxes - Budget: 200 RMB 🍽 Lunch: - “Michelin recommended Old Shanghai Alley Cuisine” or “Su Xiaoliu Dim Sum Specialty Store” - Enjoy your last meal of soup dumplings and pan-fried buns - Cost per person: 90 RMB 🚄 Return: - Metro Line 11 back to city or taxi to Hongqiao Station/Airport - Transport cost: 50 RMB ✅ Day 4 expenses: Transport 50 + Souvenirs 200 + Lunch 90 ≈ 340 RMB --- Total cost (per person) | Item | Cost | |------|------| | Local transport (metro + taxi) | 200 RMB | | Accommodation (3 nights upscale hotels) | 2800 RMB (1200+800+800) | | Meals (approx. 200 per day) | 800 RMB | | Tickets + experiences (hot springs + test drive) | 1178 RMB | | Souvenirs + miscellaneous | 250 RMB | | Total | ≈ 5228 RMB (slightly over, can adjust accommodation or experiences) | 👉 To strictly keep within 5000 RMB, swap the test drive for a “circuit tour” (50 RMB), total cost ≈ 4400 RMB, much easier! --- 📌 Travel Tips 1. Best seasons: March-May (cherry blossom season), September-November (cool and clear autumn) 2. Dress guide: comfortable shoes, light jacket, bring Hanfu or Japanese-style outfits for photos 3. Must-bring items: camera, power bank, sunscreen, mosquito repellent 4. Hidden experiences: - Join “Jiading night photography tours” (shoot illuminated buildings + old streets) - Try “intangible cultural heritage bamboo carving DIY” (regular events at cultural center) --- Final thoughts: Jiading is not a “suburb,” but the most underrated “treasure lifestyle district” in Shanghai. Here, you can wake up in a castle hotel, race on the F1 track, eat soup dumplings in a thousand-year-old town, soak in hot springs under the stars... For 5000 RMB, 4 days and 3 nights, you’re not just buying a short trip, but a “low-budget, high-quality” urban mini-vacation. 💬 Comment below: Would you most want to experience the castle hotel or the F1 track in Jiading? 🔥 Share this to let more people know — Shanghai’s new weekend favorite isn’t Disneyland, it’s Jiading!