[Shanghai Travel Summary] 3-day/2-night travel with food, sightseeing and Disney!

Hello, this is Ron!
In this issue, I would like to introduce the overall schedule, costs and preparations for our 3-day/2-night trip to Shanghai.

This bullet plan included Shanghai Disneyland, Zhujiajiao Water Township, the famous gourmet food ‘xiaolongbao’ and the newest Shanghai Tower Observation Deck.
We have compiled the key points and points to note that we know only from our actual experience, and we would be happy if they would be of help to those who are thinking of travelling to Shanghai in the future.

The entire itinerary is presented in chronological order, with links to detailed reports and review articles for each day, so please take a look at them as well!

In this blog, “Future Atlas by Ron,” I write realistic travel diaries of the places I have visited based on my experience of traveling to more than 15 countries, as well as my impressions and insights from my travels.

I usually travel on my days off while working full time in Tokyo, and I am active in my efforts to share the charm of international travel with everyone.

📅 Model plan for 3-day/2-night travel to Shanghai

📍 Day 1｜First day to explore the gourmet and classic spots

• 1:20 AM Arrival at Pudong Airport (T2)
• 2:30 AM Overnight stay at Da Dzong Pudong Airport Hotel → 👉[Hotel Review][Coming Soon].
• 9:50 AM Departure from Pudong Airport Station
• 11:15 AM Check in at 8 Art Hotel On The Bund, Nanjing East Road → 👉[Hotel Review][Coming Soon].
• 12:50 PM Arrive at Nanxiang Railway Station
• 1:10 PM Lunch at ‘Guoliyuan Xiaolongbao’ → 👉[Food Report][Coming Soon].
• 1:30 PM Sightseeing in Guoliyuan → 👉[Sightseeing Review][Coming Soon].
• 4:00 PM Street walk in Tianzifang → 👉[Tianzifang summary][Coming Soon].
• 5:20 PM Night walk on the Bund → 👉[Night view of the Bund review][Coming Soon].
• 5:50 PM Hotpot at Seabed Pool Bund → 👉[Gourmet review][Coming Soon].
• 8:00 PM Shanghai Central Building (Shanghai Tower Observation Deck) → 👉[Observation deck review][Coming Soon].

📍 Day 2｜A full day at Shanghai Disney

• 7:40 AM Departure from Nanjing East Road Station
• 8:30 AM Arrive at Disney Resort Station
• 9:30 AM Enter Shanghai Disneyland
• 🎢 Experience attractions
  • Tron Light Cycle
  • Pooh’s Honey Hunt (Pooh’s Pizza for lunch)
  • Peter Pan’s Adventure
  • Toy Story Land
  • Pirates of the Caribbean
  • Alice’s Maze
  • New area: Zootopia

• 10:10 PM Leave the park
• 11:30 PM ‘Yangs Xiaolongbao’ for dinner → 👉 [Review article][Coming Soon]

👉 [Click here for an in-depth Shanghai Disney article][Coming Soon]

📍 Day 3｜Suigo, cafes and shopping

• 9:50 AM Departure from Nanjing East Road Station
• 11:20 AM Zhujiajiao Water Township sightseeing → 👉[Review article][Coming Soon].
• 3:00 PM Rest at ‘Wugui Cafe’ → 👉[Cafe Review][Coming Soon].
• 4:30 PM Xintiandi → 👉[Street walk article][Coming Soon].
• 6:30 PM Stroll in Yuyuan Garden → 👉[Sightseeing Review][Coming Soon].
• 7:30 PM Local shopping at Carrefour → 👉[Shopping article][Coming Soon].
• 8:30 PM Enjoy the night view of the Bund once more
• 11:01 PM Arrive at Pudong Airport Station
• 2:20 AM Return home on Jetstar flight GK36 → 👉[Flight Review][Coming Soon].

💰 Summary of actual costs (for two people)

・Total value: approx. 125,000 yen

👉 [Click here for detailed article on costs]

📦 Pre-travel preparation list

✅Flights (official Jetstar booking)
✅ Hotels (2 locations: directly connected to airport & boutique hotel on Nanjing East Road)
✅ Shanghai Disney tickets (pre-purchase via official app)
✅ Adjust sightseeing plan including Bund & Zhujiajiao
✅ Secure internet access via eSIM (Airalo)
✅ Pre-register Alipay & WeChat Pay

👉 [Click here for a summary of pre-trip preparations]

🧳 Information you need to know before you travel

• [Click here for a summary of basic information on travelling to Shanghai (climate, currency, clothes, etc.)]
• [Click here for a review of the Jetstar boarding experience] [Coming Soon]

🛍 Complete Guide to Shopping in Shanghai

-Carrefour (local supermarket)
-Nanjing East Road (brand shops & City First Food Store)
-M&M’s store
-Tips on choosing souvenirs

👉[Click here for Shanghai Shopping Guide][Coming Soon].

❓ Shanghai Travel Q&A

• How far can cashless payments be used?
• Which is more convenient, taxis or subways?
• How busy is Disney on weekdays and holidays?
• What is the toilet situation like in the area?

👉 [Click here for FAQ Q&A]

📝 Summary｜Shanghai can be enjoyed to the full even in three days and two nights!

The charm of Shanghai is that you can pack in food, sightseeing, shopping and Disney while on a bullet train trip.
It only takes about 3.5 hours to get there from Japan, so a weekend + 1 day is enough time to have fun.

Sightseeing and gourmet food are both plentiful and cost-effective!

The metro system is the best way to get around!

You can enjoy the latest city and good old culture at the same time.

We would be happy to be of help to those who are considering a trip to Shanghai in the future.

🔗 Related article links

• [Shanghai Disney Strategy] [Coming Soon].
• [Zhujiajiao Water Township Tourism Review] [Coming Soon].
• [Gourmet food summary (xiaolongbao & hotpot)] [Coming Soon
• [Complete Guide to Shopping in Shanghai] [Coming Soon].

The atmosphere of this trip and what I felt on the ground is left in a video on
YouTube.
Rather than a record, I would be happy if it could be a trigger for someone else’s journey.
▶︎ YouTube ‘UYUTABI’ channel here