SHANGHAI
ODYSSEY
Complete Travel Experience
15+ extraordinary destinations with curated dining, shopping, and nearby exploration spots. Complete with travel times and visual guides.
ATTRACTIONS, FOOD, SHOPPING
& NEARBY EXPLORATION
Discover nearby attractions within short distances, complete with car travel times and curated experiences for efficient exploration.
THE BUND & HISTORIC CORE
đ¯ Anchor: The Bund & Huangpu River Experience
4-5 Hours Total Experience
Historic waterfront promenade with stunning Pudong skyline views, colonial architecture, and Huangpu River cruise.
đ¯ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Within 2km)
đŊī¸ DINING (Within 1km)
đī¸ SHOPPING (Within 1km)
đ OPTIMAL TIMING
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Morning: Start at Bund, enjoy cruise and views
đŊī¸ Lunch: M on the Bund or nearby restaurants
đ Afternoon: Yu Garden & Bazaar exploration
đ Evening: Nanjing Road shopping and dinner
SHANGHAI DISNEY RESORT
đ¯ Anchor: Disneyland Park Experience
Full Day Experience (8-10 Hours)
Magical kingdom with unique attractions, immersive Disney experiences, and vibrant Disneytown shopping district.
đ¯ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Within 5km)
đŊī¸ DINING
đī¸ SHOPPING
đ OPTIMAL TIMING
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Full Day: Dedicated to park experience
đŊī¸ Lunch: Character dining or quick service in park
đ Evening: Disneytown for dinner & shopping after park closes
đĄ Tip: Book character dining in advance
SHANGHAI WILD ANIMAL PARK
đ¯ Anchor: Wild Animal Park Experience
5-6 Hours Safari Experience
Drive-through safari with lions, tigers, and bears, plus walking areas with pandas, elephants, and exotic birds.
đ¯ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Within 10km)
đŊī¸ DINING
đī¸ SHOPPING
đ OPTIMAL TIMING
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Morning: Focus entirely on Wild Animal Park OR Haichang Ocean Park (choose one)
đŊī¸ Lunch: Park cafeteria or Dishui Lake Plaza
đ Afternoon: Continue park exploration
đ Evening: Dishui Lake Plaza for dinner & light shopping
SHANGHAI ZOO & GUBEI
đ¯ Anchor: Shanghai Zoo Experience
3-4 Hours Zoo + Gubei District
Classic zoo with pandas and primates, plus Gubei “Little Taipei” district for authentic Asian cuisine and shopping.
đ¯ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Within 5km)
đŊī¸ DINING (Gubei – Within 2km)
đī¸ SHOPPING (Gubei – Within 2km)
đ OPTIMAL TIMING
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Morning: Zoo AM (focus on Panda House & Primates)
đŊī¸ Lunch: Gubei Taiwanese/Japanese restaurants
đ Afternoon: Shopping in Gubei & Hongqiao Pearl Market
đĄ Tip: Bargain hard at Pearl Market!
LINGANG: DISHUI LAKE & ASTRONOMY
đ¯ Anchor: Shanghai Astronomy Museum
4-5 Hours Core Experience
World-class astronomy museum with interactive exhibits, planetarium shows, and scenic Dishui Lake surroundings.
đ¯ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Within 3km)
đŊī¸ DINING (Within 1km)
đī¸ SHOPPING (Within 1km)
đ OPTIMAL TIMING
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Morning: Astronomy Museum (book tickets in advance)
đŊī¸ Lunch: Museum cafÊ or Ring Plaza
đ Afternoon: Dishui Lake scenery and bridge views
đ Evening: Dinner at Ring Plaza before return
INDUSTRIAL CHIC: M50 & SUZHOU CREEK
đ¯ Anchor: M50 Creative Park
2-3 Hours Creative Experience
Contemporary art galleries in converted industrial spaces, creative studios, and trendy cafes along Suzhou Creek.
đ¯ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Within 3km)
đŊī¸ DINING
đī¸ SHOPPING
đ OPTIMAL TIMING
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Morning: M50 AM for best lighting in galleries
đŊī¸ Lunch: 1933 diverse restaurant options
đ Afternoon: Optional Tianzifang if energy/time permits
đĄ Tip: Weekdays less crowded at M50
HONGQIAO HUB: NECC & EXPO
đ¯ Anchor: NECC Exhibition/Event
3-6 Hours Event-Dependent
National Exhibition & Convention Center with world-class events, plus massive shopping mall and Expo Museum.
đ¯ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Within 5km)
đŊī¸ DINING (NECC Mall)
đī¸ SHOPPING (NECC Mall)
đ OPTIMAL TIMING
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Morning/PM: NECC Event/Exhibition (check schedule)
đŊī¸ Lunch: Food halls in NECC Mall
đ Afternoon: Expo Museum or Riverside Park
đĄ Tip: Check NECC event calendar in advance
ZHOUSHAN: PUTUOSHAN ISLAND
đ¯ Anchor: Putuoshan Island Full Day
Full Day Trip (Requires Ferry & Overnight)
Sacred Buddhist island with ancient temples, pristine beaches, mountain hiking, and spiritual experiences.
đ¯ ON PUTUOSHAN ISLAND
đŊī¸ DINING (On Putuoshan)
đī¸ SHOPPING (On Putuoshan)
đ OPTIMAL TIMING
đĸ Requires Overnight Trip: Ferry AM from Shenjiamen Port
đ
Day 1: Explore Temples/Beaches Core Day
đ Evening: Stay overnight on island
đĸ Day 2: Ferry back PM, fresh seafood dinner at Shenjiamen before/after ferry
SUZHOU CLASSIC: GARDENS & CANALS
đ¯ Anchor: Humble Administrator’s Garden
2.5-3 Hours UNESCO Garden + Day Trip via HSR
UNESCO World Heritage classical garden with exquisite landscaping, I.M. Pei museum, and historic canal streets.
đ¯ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Within 3km)
đŊī¸ DINING (Pingjiang/Garden Area)
đī¸ SHOPPING (Pingjiang/Museum)
đ OPTIMAL TIMING
đ Day Trip from Shanghai via HSR (1 hour)
đ
Morning: Garden AM for best lighting
đŊī¸ Lunch: Suzhou Museum Late AM/Lunch
đ Afternoon: Pingjiang Road PM canal walk & shopping
SHANGHAI OLD CITY (NANSHI)
đ¯ Anchor: Yu Garden & Bazaar
3-4 Hours Classic Garden & Bazaar
Historic walled city with classical Chinese garden, traditional bazaar, City God Temple, and old city wall remnants.
đ¯ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Within 1km)
đŊī¸ DINING (Yu Garden Bazaar/Old Street)
đī¸ SHOPPING (Bazaar & Old Street)
đ OPTIMAL TIMING
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Morning: Yu Garden & Bazaar AM/Lunch
đŊī¸ Lunch: Famous xiaolongbao at Nanxiang
đ Afternoon: City God Temple & Old Street PM
đĄ Tip: Avoid weekends for less crowds
PUDONG GREEN: CENTURY PARK
đ¯ Anchor: Century Park Experience
3-4 Hours Park OR Science Museum
Huge urban park with lakes, gardens, cycling paths, plus world-class Science & Technology Museum nearby.
đ¯ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Within 3km)
đŊī¸ DINING (Kerry Parkside Mall – Adjacent)
đī¸ SHOPPING (Kerry Parkside Mall – Adjacent)
đ OPTIMAL TIMING
đ¯ Choose ONE Anchor: Century Park OR Sci-Tech Museum (both need half day)
đŊī¸ Lunch: Kerry Parkside Mall adjacent
đ Afternoon: Other attraction if time/energy permits
đĄ Tip: Science Museum excellent for families
WUXI HIGHLIGHTS: LINGSHAN & TAIHU
đ¯ Anchor: Lingshan Grand Buddha Complex
3-4 Hours Buddha + Day Trip via HSR
Massive bronze Buddha statue, Buddhist palace, cultural shows, plus scenic Taihu Lake and ancient town.
đ¯ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Within 10km)
đŊī¸ DINING (Near Lingshan/Turtle Head)
đī¸ SHOPPING (Huishan/Lingshan)
đ OPTIMAL TIMING
đ Day Trip from Shanghai via HSR (1.5 hours)
đ
Morning: Lingshan AM/Lunch
đ Afternoon: Turtle Head Isle PM OR Huishan PM
đĄ Tip: Check Buddha show times at Lingshan
HANGZHOU ESSENCE: WEST LAKE
đ¯ Anchor: West Lake Cruise & Walk
4-5 Hours Lake + Day Trip via HSR
Legendary West Lake with boat cruise, lakeshore walks, Ten Scenes of ancient poetry, and historic shopping street.
đ¯ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Within 5km)
đŊī¸ DINING (Hefang Street/Lakeshore)
đī¸ SHOPPING (Hefang Street)
đ OPTIMAL TIMING
đ Day Trip from Shanghai via HSR (1.5 hours)
đ
Morning: West Lake AM/Lunch (boat cruise, walk/bike lakeshore)
đ Afternoon: Hefang Street PM shopping & snacks
đĄ Tip: Visit Ten Scenes locations around the lake
HANGZHOU ESCAPE: QIANDAO LAKE
đ¯ Anchor: Qiandao Lake Cruise
5-6 Hours Cruise + Requires Overnight Trip
Thousand Island Lake cruise visiting 3-5 pristine islands with crystal clear waters and mountain scenery.
đ¯ NEAR CRUISE PIER
đŊī¸ DINING (Near Pier/Xi Street)
đī¸ SHOPPING (Xi Street)
đ OPTIMAL TIMING
đ¨ Requires Overnight Trip from Hangzhou/Shanghai
đ
Morning: Full day cruise visiting 3-5 islands
đŊī¸ Lunch: On cruise or Xi Street before/after
đ Evening: Xi Street for dinner/shopping
NANJING HERITAGE
đ¯ Anchor: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
3-4 Hours Mausoleum + Day Trip via HSR
Historic mausoleum with mountain views, Ming dynasty tombs, Presidential Palace, and vibrant shopping districts.
đ¯ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Within 5km)
đŊī¸ DINING (Near Xinjiekou/Xuanwu Lake)
đī¸ SHOPPING (Xinjiekou/Fuzimiao)
đ OPTIMAL TIMING
đ Day Trip from Shanghai via HSR (long day) or Overnight
đ
Morning: Mausoleums AM (requires stamina/stairs)
đ Afternoon: Presidential Palace PM
đ Evening: Dinner/Shopping Xinjiekou or Fuzimiao
BEYOND SHANGHAI
ADVENTURES
Discover magnificent destinations within reach, complete with HSR travel times and curated experiences.
SUZHOU
Classical Gardens
UNESCO World Heritage classical gardens featuring exquisite landscaping, traditional architecture, and historic canal districts.
đŊī¸ DINING
âĸ Songhelou Restaurant
âĸ Local Snack Stalls
đī¸ SHOPPING
âĸ Traditional Embroidery
âĸ Museum Souvenirs
Day Trip
HANGZHOU
West Lake Paradise
Legendary West Lake renowned for scenic beauty, cultural significance, and the famous Ten Scenes of ancient poetry.
đŊī¸ DINING
âĸ Lou Wai Lou (Vinegar Fish)
âĸ Hefang Street Snacks
đī¸ SHOPPING
âĸ Silk Products
âĸ Traditional Crafts
Cultural