Eastern China
Shanghai
Riverfront perspectives, old neighbourhoods and nearby water towns.
Make it part of your journey
A sense of the place.
01
Explore the Bund and its architectural contrasts.
02
Pair a historic neighbourhood with a garden or museum.
03
Add a water-town day only if your schedule has room.
Leave a little time to explore.
1 day
Focus on the riverfront and one contrasting neighbourhood.
2 days
Add a garden, museum or architecture-focused walk.
3 days
Consider a separate water-town outing or continue to Suzhou.
A few practical thoughts.
Getting around
Allow transfer time between the airport, city and rail station. Confirm the exact station on any onward ticket rather than assuming one city station.
When to go
Summer can be hot and humid. Keep indoor alternatives and avoid overfilling arrival day.
Your pace
City walking routes can be shortened; water-town bridges may include steps.