Shanghai One-Day Tour Guide and Route Planning

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🚄 Transportation: After arriving at Shanghai Station, take Metro Line 1 and transfer to Line 10 to reach Wukang Mansion.

✅ Recommended Route: Wukang Mansion ➡️ Jing’an Temple ➡️ City God Temple ➡️ Yu Garden ➡️ Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street ➡️ The Bund ➡️ Oriental Pearl Tower ➡️ Lujiazui Trio

✅ Specialties: Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings) (小笼包) 🥟, Scallion Pancakes (葱油饼) 🥞, Yangchun Noodles (阳春面) 🍜, Pear Syrup Candy (梨膏糖) 🍬, Eight Treasures Duck (八宝鸭) 🦆, Fresh Meat Mooncake (鲜肉月饼) 🥮, Crab Roe Rice (蟹黄捞饭) 🍚

✅ Must-Visit Spots:

🌸 Wukang Mansion:
A popular photo spot—capture photos while pedestrians wait at the traffic lights for high success rates.

🌸 Jing’an Temple:
Though small, the temple boasts grand architecture. The bracelets sold inside are not very special and are pricey, so they’re not recommended.

Ticket: ¥50, no student discounts.

🌸 City God Temple:
The pedestrian street here has many snacks and shops. The entire street features traditional Chinese architecture, and it’s a nice place to stroll around. It’s located next to Yu Garden.

Ticket: ¥10 (includes three incense sticks), pedestrian street is free.
Snacks: Fresh Meat Shengjian, Pork Ribs Rice Cake, Qingtuan (sweet green rice balls), etc.

🌸 Yu Garden:
This ancient garden preserves the essence of Jiangnan culture, with every corner exuding classical charm. You can capture traditional beauty without leaving the city.

Ticket: ¥40 for adults, ¥20 for students.

🌸 Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street:
There are many shopping malls, but prices tend to be high. However, there are plenty of small local eateries around. It’s also a great spot to take photos of the Oriental Pearl Tower. After visiting, you can conveniently head to The Bund.

🌸 The Bund:
Visit the Bund viewing platform at night to witness Shanghai’s bustling cityscape. You can also capture photos of the Bund trio.

Lighting Hours: 18:00-22:00
Ferry: ¥2

🌸 Oriental Pearl Tower:
The top of the tower offers a wide view, allowing you to take in the entire Shanghai night scene.

Ticket: ¥199 for the two-sphere combo ticket.

🌸 Lujiazui Trio:
The trio refers to Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower. To take photos, navigate to the “Hyatt on the Bund Shanghai” hotel. The flower bed at the entrance is the ideal spot—use a wide-angle lens for a futuristic feel. It’s awe-inspiring at first sight.