ποΈ Destination: Shanghai
π Suggested Travel Time: 9am onwards
π° Budget range: around 800 RMB (accommodation not included)
π Route Highlights: Experience the unique flavor of old Shanghai, from the historic Waibaidu Bridge to the creative 1933 Old Market Square, to the literary Yuyuan Road, Wukang Building, Shaoxing Road, and finally listen to the stories of Shanghai Bund tycoons at the Old Wharf.
π Itinerary.
At 9:00am, take Metro Line 10 to Tiantong Road Station and arrive at Waibaidu Bridge. Take photos of this historic bridge and enjoy the flavor of old Shanghai.
Take bus no. 33 and arrive at 1933 Old Square in about 30 minutes. Visit this creative park, which was converted from an animal farm, to admire the unique architectural style and browse the specialty stores inside.
Then take the subway line 10 to line 2 and arrive at Yuyuan Road in about 40 minutes. Stroll along this long old street and admire the old houses from the 1920s and 1930s to get a feel of old Shanghai.
Take Bus No. 138 from Yuyuan Road and arrive at Wukang Building in about 35 minutes. Admire the unique architectural charm of this first corridor apartment building in Shanghai.
Then take Metro Line 10 to Shaoxing Road in about 30 minutes. Stroll through the publishing houses on this bookish road and find an elegant coffee shop to sit down and enjoy a moment of peace and quiet.
Finally, take bus 24 and arrive at the Old Quay in about 50 minutes. Enjoy the scenery along the Huangpu River in Puxi and listen to the stories of the tycoons of the Shanghai Bund.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at one of the restaurants near the Old Quay with a view of the river.