By MupDay - the planner that does the research for you.
Updated: 2026-08-06
Shanghai is a futuristic metropolis blending rich history with dizzying modernity, offering an exceptional cultural and culinary experience. Come and discover the magic of a city that never sleeps, with glittering skyscrapers, traditional gardens, and vibrant street markets.
Plan a trip to ShanghaiThe must-see places in Shanghai include The Bund, Shanghai Disneyland Park, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and more. Here is the full list, with a short note on each:
An iconic waterfront promenade along the Huangpu River, offering breathtaking views of the Pudong skyline and impressive colonial architecture.
A massive theme park offering thrilling attractions, spectacular shows, and beloved Disney characters, a perfect experience for families.
One of Shanghai's most famous landmarks, offering stunning panoramic city views and an exciting glass floor.
The world's second-tallest building, offering the world's highest observation deck with breathtaking 360-degree views.
An impressive skyscraper with an observation deck at 474 meters, offering breathtaking views of Shanghai's skyline.
A beautiful classical Chinese garden with ponds, pavilions, rocks, and trees, offering an oasis of tranquility in the bustling city center.
One of the world's busiest and most famous shopping streets, with department stores, boutiques, restaurants, and dazzling neon lights.
An upscale entertainment complex blending traditional 'Shikumen' architecture with modern restaurants, bars, and fashion boutiques.
A museum of ancient Chinese art showcasing a vast collection of bronzes, ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, and more.
A charming arts district with narrow alleyways, cafes, galleries, boutique shops, and restaurants, offering a bohemian atmosphere.
Here is what 3 days in Shanghai look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
This is an example. The planner builds a different route for your dates, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Build your own itineraryThe Bund, Shanghai Disneyland Park, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Yu Garden
Any season works - MupDay plans around opening hours and the weather, and rebuilds your days as you add or remove places.
Most travellers spend between two and five days in Shanghai. MupDay builds a full itinerary for whatever length you pick - two days, three, four or a week - splitting the places across the days by proximity and opening hours, so each day stands on its own.
Pick places in MupDay and it auto-builds a day-by-day route with no zig-zag, weather-aware.
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