Plan Your Day
Curated routes, day trips, or build from scratch. Your Shanghai, your pace.
Three curated day plans. Pick one that matches your vibe — or swap any stop with something from the à la carte menu.
Classic Shanghai
Best for first-timers. The essential Shanghai, from tree-lined lanes to ancient gardens to the skyline.
- 9:00 – 12:30French Concession Walk — Jing'an Temple, Wukang Road, Anfu Road, Julu/Fumin/Changle3.5 hrs
- 12:30 – 13:30Lunch near Jing'an / French Concession1 hr
- 13:30 – 15:30Yu Garden (豫园) — Ming Dynasty garden, rockeries, pavilions, bazaar2 hrs
- 15:30 – 16:30The Bund (外滩) — iconic skyline walk, timed for golden hour1 hr
- 17:00Drop-off at your dinner spot
Walking level: High. On Mondays Yu Garden is closed — we will swap in Shanghai Museum or Shanghai Tower.
Chinese Heritage
For culture lovers. Temples, propaganda art, and a 1,700-year-old pagoda next to contemporary galleries.
- 9:00 – 10:30Jade Buddha Temple (玉佛寺) — jade Buddha statues from Myanmar1.5 hrs
- 10:50 – 11:50Propaganda Poster Art Centre — original posters, 1920s to 1990s1 hr
- 12:00 – 13:00Lunch near Changning / Xuhui area1 hr
- 13:30 – 17:00Longhua Temple + West Bund — ancient pagoda + contemporary art + riverside3.5 hrs
- 17:30Drop-off at your dinner spot
Walking level: Medium. Propaganda Poster Art Centre is on the 7th floor of an office building — we know the way.
Easy & Comfort
Museum, design district, and the Bund — all at a relaxed pace. Great for rainy days, families, or less walking.
- 9:00 – 11:00Shanghai Museum (上海博物馆) — world-class Chinese art, free entry, indoors2 hrs
- 11:30 – 13:00Columbia Circle (上生新所) + Lunch — 1920s expat club, design district1.5 hrs
- 13:30 – 14:30Nanjing Road West (南京西路) — historic architecture1 hr
- 14:30 – 15:30The Bund (外滩) — skyline, river breeze, photos1 hr
- 16:00Optional: afternoon tea at Yuangu (元古) or Peninsula Hotel
Walking level: Low. If you would rather sip tea in a courtyard than pound the pavement, this is your set.
Have your own idea?
Want to mix spots from different sets, visit somewhere not listed, or have a specific theme in mind? Tell us what you are thinking — we will plan it together and quote case by case.
Panlong Tiandi 蟠龙天地
A 1,400-year-old water town reborn. Canals, rowing boats, contemporary art, riverside dining. Metro-accessible.
Zhujiajiao 朱家角
The classic Jiangnan water town. Stone bridges, narrow lanes, boat rides through ancient canals.
Suzhou 苏州
UNESCO gardens, Grand Canal, silk culture. A full-day immersion in classical China.
Have your own idea?
Want to go somewhere else outside Shanghai? A nearby water town, a hiking trail, a specific city? Tell us and we will make it work. Custom day trips quoted case by case.
How it works
Pick your spots. Max 5.5 hours of sightseeing (leaving room for lunch + transit). Swap freely within the same level. Not sure what works? Just ask us — we will figure out the route.
Have your own idea?
Got a specific place in mind that is not on this list? Want to combine spots in an unusual way? Tell us what you are thinking — we will plan it together.
How many in your group?
This determines your car type and price.