China Itinerary

The Perfect 10-Day Shanghai Itinerary

Shanghai 🇨🇳 · Built from 5 real traveler plans · 37 spots

Yu GardenThe BundOriental Pearl TV TowerPeople's Park

Shanghai is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 5 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 10-day plan — built around the 37+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Shanghai.

10-Day Shanghai Itinerary

Day 1

Yu Garden
Yu Garden
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 5 travelers
The Bund
The Bund
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 4 travelers
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 4 travelers
People's Park
People's Park
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 4 travelers
Shanghai Museum
Shanghai Museum
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 3 travelers

Day 2

Century Park
Century Park
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 3 travelers
Fuxing Park
Fuxing Park
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 3 travelers
Xujiahui Park
Xujiahui Park
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 3 travelers
Qibao Temple
Qibao Temple
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 2 travelers
Shanghai History Museum
Shanghai History Museum
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 3

Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Shanghai Natural History Museum
Shanghai Natural History Museum
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Jade Buddha Temple
Jade Buddha Temple
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Shanghai Botanical Garden
Shanghai Botanical Garden
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Din Tai Fung (Shanghai IFC)
Din Tai Fung (Shanghai IFC)
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 4

Longhua Temple
Longhua Temple
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers
Jing'an Park
Jing'an Park
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers
Lujiazui Central Green Space
Lujiazui Central Green Space
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers
M50 Creative Park
M50 Creative Park
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 2 travelers
Minhang Sports Park
Minhang Sports Park
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 5

Qibao Old Street
Qibao Old Street
other · ★ 4.3 · saved by 2 travelers
Lost Heaven on the Bund
Lost Heaven on the Bund
restaurant · ★ 4.2 · saved by 2 travelers
Tianzifang
Tianzifang
other · ★ 4.2 · saved by 2 travelers
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
attraction · ★ 4.2 · saved by 2 travelers
Qibao Ancient Town
Qibao Ancient Town
attraction · ★ 4.1 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 6

Nanjing Road
Nanjing Road
other · saved by 2 travelers
South Bund Soft-Spinning Material Market
South Bund Soft-Spinning Material Market
other · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Shanghai Tower (Exterior View & Plaza)
Shanghai Tower (Exterior View & Plaza)
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Ke Zhi Yuan
Ke Zhi Yuan
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Chenshan Botanical Garden
Chenshan Botanical Garden
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 7

Fu He Hui
Fu He Hui
restaurant · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
West Bund Art & Design (Riverside Walk)
West Bund Art & Design (Riverside Walk)
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Suzhou Creek
Suzhou Creek
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Chongming Island Dongtan Wetland Park
Chongming Island Dongtan Wetland Park
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Guyi Garden
Guyi Garden
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 8

Gongqing Forest Park
Gongqing Forest Park
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers
Renhe Restaurant
Renhe Restaurant
restaurant · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers

Top Things to Do in Shanghai

  • Yu Garden — ★ 4.5 (saved by 5 travelers)
  • The Bund — ★ 4.7 (saved by 4 travelers)
  • Oriental Pearl TV Tower — ★ 4.6 (saved by 4 travelers)
  • People's Park — ★ 4.4 (saved by 4 travelers)
  • Shanghai Museum — ★ 4.7 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Century Park — ★ 4.5 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Fuxing Park — ★ 4.4 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Xujiahui Park — ★ 4.4 (saved by 3 travelers)

Where to Eat in Shanghai

  • Din Tai Fung (Shanghai IFC) — ★ 4.5
  • Lost Heaven on the Bund — ★ 4.2
  • Fu He Hui — ★ 4.7
  • Renhe Restaurant — ★ 4.6

Shanghai Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Shanghai?

Most travelers planning Shanghai on Triply spend about 10 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Yu Garden, The Bund, Oriental Pearl TV Tower — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in Shanghai?

Based on 5 real Shanghai itineraries, the most-saved spots are Yu Garden, The Bund, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, People's Park, Shanghai Museum, Century Park.

Where should I eat in Shanghai?

The most-saved places to eat in Shanghai are Din Tai Fung (Shanghai IFC), Lost Heaven on the Bund, Fu He Hui, Renhe Restaurant.

Is Shanghai worth visiting?

Shanghai is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 5 traveler itineraries covering 37+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 10-day trip.

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