{"id":93683,"date":"2025-07-15T09:00:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T01:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=93683"},"modified":"2025-07-16T11:49:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T03:49:40","slug":"shanghai-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/shanghai-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Shanghai Itinerary For First-Timers: What To See, Do & Eat"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s been almost a decade since I last set foot in Shanghai, so I\u2019m essentially going back as a first-timer \u2013 and boy, have I heard things have changed! When I think of Shanghai, I picture iconic sights like The Bund with its futuristic skyline dominated by the Oriental Pearl Tower, and of course, Shanghai Disneyland and the countless mega-malls. With one week to explore, I\u2019ve crafted a 7-Day Shanghai itinerary that hits the must-see classics and sneaks in a few lesser-known gems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 1: Old Shanghai charms and The Bund glow<\/span><\/h2>\n

Morning: Yu Garden (\u8c6b\u56ed)<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Yu<\/p>\n

We start in the heart of the Old City at <\/span>Yu Garden<\/b>, a 16th-century classical Chinese garden that feels like a serene oasis amid the urban buzz. Wandering through its zigzagging pathways, I reckon I\u2019d be hit with nostalgia \u2013 I vividly recall posing by the dragon wall here years ago, and I hope it\u2019s as still enchanting now. Pavilions with curved eaves, koi-filled ponds, and the famed Exquisite Jade Rock create countless photo <\/span>ops<\/span><\/i>. Don\u2019t miss the <\/span>Tingtao Pavilion<\/b> and the <\/span>Great Rockery<\/b>, which offer a mini \u201csummit\u201d view over the garden\u2019s harmonious landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n

Costs:<\/b> \u00a540 (~SGD6), kids under 1.3m enter free.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b> Tue – Sun, 9am – 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)
\n<\/span>Address: <\/b>137 Anren Street, Huangpu District (near Old City God Temple)
\n<\/span>Getting there: <\/b>Take Metro Line 10 to Yuyuan Garden Station (Exit 1); it\u2019s a 5-minute walk to the garden entrance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Midday: Yuyuan Bazaar & City God Temple (\u57ce\u968d\u5e99)<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Shanghai<\/p>\n

Exiting Yu Garden, you\u2019ll find yourself in the <\/span>Yuyuan Bazaar<\/b>, a lively maze of traditional shikumen buildings packed with shops, teahouses, and street food stalls. This area, also known as <\/span>Chenghuangmiao (City God Temple precinct)<\/b>, is a feast for the senses. Ten years ago, I bought trinkets here; today, I\u2019m eyeing silk fans and amusingly kitschy Shanghai magnets. Stroll through the <\/span>Nine-Turn Bridge<\/b> \u2013 its zigzag design is said to confuse evil spirits \u2013 to the Huxinting Teahouse, an ornate teahouse perched over water that even hosted Queen Elizabeth II for tea. If you\u2019re a tea lover, stop in for a cup of jasmine tea with panoramic views of the pond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Next door is the <\/span>Old City God Temple<\/b> itself, a Taoist temple where locals pray for prosperity. It\u2019s worth a quick visit for its atmospheric halls and a sincere prayer to the Chinese gods. By now, you might hear your stomach growling loudly \u2013 let\u2019s eat!<\/span><\/p>\n

Costs:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n