Shanghai for couples
Day 1 covers Yu Garden and the Bund in Huangpu on foot. Day 2 walks the plane-tree streets of the Former French Concession west to Jing'an Temple. Day 3 ferries to Pudong for the Shanghai Tower observation deck at 632 metres and the Science and Technology Museum. About 25 km of walking total across three days.
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3-day itinerary
Day 1 covers Yu Garden and the Bund in Huangpu on foot. Day 2 walks the plane-tree streets of the Former French Concession west to Jing'an Temple. Day 3 ferries to Pudong for the Shanghai Tower observation deck at 632 metres and the Science and Technology Museum. About 25 km of walking total across three days.
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Must-see
The Bund, Shanghai's 1.5-kilometre Huangpu River waterfront, is the single view that defines the city. Walk it after 7pm when Pudong's towers light up across the water and the 1920s neoclassical bank buildings behind you glow amber. Free, no reservation, best on your first night before jet lag wins.
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Food culture
Shanghai eats sweet. Benbang cai, the city's native cuisine, builds on soy sauce, rock sugar, and Shaoxing wine, favoring slow-braised pork and river fish over the chili heat of Sichuan or Hunan. Xiaolongbao and pan-fried shengjianbao define the dumpling culture. Breakfast starts at 6am. Tipping does not exist. Budget 30-80 CNY ($4.50-12) per meal.
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Where locals go
Shanghai locals skip the Bund and Nanjing Road. The Wulumuqi Lu wet market before 9am, the Anfu Lu cafe strip on weekday afternoons, and the Dagu Lu bar corridor in Jing'an after 9pm Thursday through Saturday are where the city's residents actually gather. Fuxing Park on Saturday mornings draws card players and ballroom dancers. Yangpu's noodle shops near Fudan run 40% cheaper than central Shanghai.
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Where to stay
Stay along the west bank of the Huangpu in Huangpu district, between People's Square and the Former French Concession. First-timers need Metro Lines 1, 2, and 10 within walking distance, plus Nanjing Road and the Bund on foot. Budget ¥400-750 ($60-110) for a mid-range hotel near Nanjing West Road station.
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