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Your Ultimate Weekend Guide to Shanghai’s Hotspots 💎✨

Ready to level up your Shanghai adventure? Peep this 🔥 3-day itinerary for iconic views, cool museums, city vibes, and food that'll have you drooling! I even found a chic indoor jewelry boutique for some insta-worthy snaps – think dazzling necklaces, artsy backgrounds, and perfect lighting for that glam selfie. 📅 Itinerary Day 1: North Bund & Manner Coffee by the Bund Kick things off with breathtaking skyline views at North Bund (Address: Yangshupu Rd, Hongkou District). After soaking up those city vibes, hit up Manner Coffee by the Bund for a caffeine fix and major chill sesh. It's the perfect spot to refuel and people-watch near the river! Day 2: Shanghai Natural History Museum Next up, go full explorer mode at the Shanghai Natural History Museum (Address: 510 Beijing West Road, Jing’an District; Open: Tue–Sun 9am–5pm, closed Mondays except holidays). Fossils, mega-dinos, and trippy interactive exhibits – get ready for awe moments and epic photo ops with ancient giants. Day 3: Jing’an Area & Nanjing Street Stroll, shop, snack! Jing’an is all about those good vibes and trendy fashion finds. Then hit Nanjing Street for legendary shopping, neon lights, and bustling city energy. Insider tip: so many indoor boutique pop-ups with gorgeous jewelry displays – perfect for a little bling shopping spree. 🏨 Where to Stay: Waiting Hotel Crash at the stylish Waiting Hotel (Address: No. 123, Anyi Road, Jing’an District). Super comfy, insta-worthy rooms, and a location that keeps you close to all the action. Book it all on trip.com for max convenience! 🍴 Food Recommendations: Lai Lai Xiao Long Can’t leave Shanghai without devouring some juicy xiao long bao at Lai Lai Xiao Long (Address: 225 Wujiang Rd, Jing’an District; Open: Daily 10am–10pm). These soup dumplings are sooo good! Trust me, your tastebuds will thank you. 📌 Pro Tips - Early AM strolls = less crowds & dreamy lighting for pics - Use trip.com for easy bookings and insider deals This itinerary is the whole package – city views, delicious eats, epic shopping, museum chills, and some glam jewelry browsing. Who’s ready for Shanghai? 🏙️✨
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