# 3 days in Shanghai: an itinerary day by day

> Three days in Shanghai: the city and beyond. Day one: the Shanghai Tower, Lujiazui, the Bund, Yu Garden and Nanjing Road. Day two: the French Concession, Tianzifang, Wukang Road and the Jing'an and Jade Buddha temples. Day three: Suzhou, a city of classical gardens and canals 25–40 minutes away by high-speed train, with the UNESCO-listed Humble Administrator's Garden and old streets above the water.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/china/shanghai/in-3-days

## Day 1

1. [Shanghai Tower](https://yesgo.io/china/shanghai/shanghai-tower.md) — YesGo score 58/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · ¥180; students and 60+ ¥120
   ↓ 9 min on foot
2. [Lujiazui](https://yesgo.io/china/shanghai/lujiazui.md) — YesGo score 48/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free
   ↓ 18 min on foot
3. [The Bund](https://yesgo.io/china/shanghai/the-bund.md) — YesGo score 59/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 17 min on foot
4. [Yu Garden](https://yesgo.io/china/shanghai/yu-garden.md) — YesGo score 46/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ¥30–40 by season
   ↓ 9 min on foot
5. [Shanghai Old City](https://yesgo.io/china/shanghai/shanghai-old-city.md) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free
   ↓ 19 min by transport
6. [Nanjing Road](https://yesgo.io/china/shanghai/nanjing-road.md) — YesGo score 46/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free

Total with walks: 8 h 42 min

## Day 2

1. [Former French Concession](https://yesgo.io/china/shanghai/shanghai-french-concession.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Free
   ↓ 19 min by transport
2. [Tianzifang](https://yesgo.io/china/shanghai/tianzifang.md) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 22 min by transport
3. [Wukang Road](https://yesgo.io/china/shanghai/wukang-road.md) — YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free
   ↓ 21 min by transport
4. [Jing'an Temple](https://yesgo.io/china/shanghai/jingan-temple.md) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 40 min · ≈ ¥50
   ↓ 21 min by transport
5. [Jade Buddha Temple](https://yesgo.io/china/shanghai/jade-buddha-temple.md) — YesGo score 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free; Jade Buddha hall ≈ ¥10

Total with walks: 7 h 33 min

## Day 3

1. [Suzhou](https://yesgo.io/china/shanghai/suzhou.md) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Train ≈ ¥30–45, garden ¥70–80

Total with walks: 4 h

## How the three days work

The first two days are the 2-day itinerary. Day three is a morning train to Suzhou and back in the evening: about 30–45 yuan in second class.

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## Suzhou day trip from Shanghai

The Humble Administrator's Garden costs 70–80 yuan, by passport booking only, and opens daily at 7:30. Gardens close at 17:30 from March to October and 17:00 from November to February. After the gardens, walk the canals and old streets.

## Is 3 days in Shanghai enough?

Yes, for the city and Suzhou. [Shanghai Disneyland](https://yesgo.io/china/shanghai/shanghai-disneyland) takes a whole day, 475–799 yuan by date. [Hangzhou](https://yesgo.io/china/hangzhou) and West Lake are an hour away by train; [Xitang](https://yesgo.io/china/shanghai/xitang) is a water town at its best in the evening.

## Tips

- Book the Suzhou gardens ahead with your passport.
- Buy train tickets in the 12306 app or Trip.com with your passport.
- Many museums and parks in China admit visitors only with a passport booking — via WeChat, the website or a mini-app, usually 1–7 days ahead. Carry your passport.
- China runs on Alipay and WeChat Pay — link a foreign card before you go; keep some cash yuan as a backup.
- Arrive in Suzhou for the 7:30 garden opening.

## Questions

### What is a good 3-day Shanghai itinerary?

Pudong, the Bund and Yu Garden; the Concession and temples; a Suzhou day trip.

### How do I get from Shanghai to Suzhou?

By high-speed train in 25–40 minutes, about 30–45 yuan.

### How much is the Humble Administrator's Garden?

70–80 yuan, by passport booking only.

### Is 3 days in Shanghai enough?

Yes, for the city and Suzhou.

### Is Disneyland worth it?

With children, yes — but it needs its own day.

### How much does it cost?

About 220, 60 and 150 yuan over the three days, plus transport.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes; Suzhou's canals and boats are fun for children.

### Where to go after Shanghai?

Hangzhou, an hour by train, or Beijing, 4.5–6 hours.

### When is the best time?

Spring and autumn.

### How do I pay in Shanghai?

China runs on Alipay and WeChat Pay — link a foreign card before you go; keep some cash yuan as a backup.

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