Accommodation
Central Hotel Shanghai or similar (4-star)
Start the day at the Bund, where historic waterfront buildings line one side of the river and the Pudong skyline rises on the opposite bank. This contrast gives you a clear visual record of Shanghai’s development before you continue to Yu Garden, a Ming Dynasty classical garden with pavilions, ponds, and rock formations arranged in a compact traditional layout.
After Yu Garden, make a short stop at a silk shop before visiting Fuxing Park, a public green space with French-style design where local residents gather for daily activities. Nearby, walk through Bugaoli’s residential lanes to see everyday neighborhood life in narrow streets and shared courtyards. In the afternoon, explore the Shanghai Museum, with collections of ancient Chinese bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy, and coins.
The Bund’s waterfront architecture reflects Shanghai’s history as a major treaty-port city during the 19th and early 20th centuries.