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Home/Destinations/Shanghai/Shanghai in 2 days
2 days · Shanghai itinerary

Shanghai in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Shanghai lets you add a water town. This 2-day itinerary covers the city and Zhujiajiao’s canals — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: City & Bund
  2. 2Day 2: Zhujiajiao
  3. 3Water town
  4. 4River cruise

Day 1: the city

The Bund, Yu Garden and the French Concession.

Day 2: Zhujiajiao

Explore the canals and bridges by boat.

Evening: river cruise

See the skyline light up.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Shanghai — prices per person.

Small-Group Shanghai's Old City Walking Exploration
Shanghai
Small-Group Shanghai's Old City Walking Exploration
5.0(54)·3 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour from Shanghai with Boat Ride Option
Shanghai
Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour from Shanghai with Boat Ride Option
5.0(47)·4–5 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper
Shanghai
3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper
5.0(29)·8 hours
from$112/ person
via Viator
Customized Private Tour in Shanghai The Bund Yu Garden Zhujiajiao
Shanghai
Customized Private Tour in Shanghai The Bund Yu Garden Zhujiajiao
5.0(32)·3–10 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
Private Round Trip Transfer to Zhujiajiao Water Town from Shanghai
Shanghai
Private Round Trip Transfer to Zhujiajiao Water Town from Shanghai
5.0(24)·1–8 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Private Shanghai Night River Cruise and Hot Pot Dining Experience
Shanghai
Private Shanghai Night River Cruise and Hot Pot Dining Experience
5.0(18)·3–4 hours
from$168/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Yu Garden, God Temple, Water Town Tour w/Hop-On Hop-Off
Shanghai
Shanghai Yu Garden, God Temple, Water Town Tour w/Hop-On Hop-Off
5.0(17)·8 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Evening Thai Dinner and Huangpu River Cruise in Shanghai
Shanghai
Evening Thai Dinner and Huangpu River Cruise in Shanghai
5.0(15)·3h 30min
from$165/ person
via Viator

Shanghai in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Shanghai?
Two days covers the city’s highlights — the Bund, Yu Garden and French Concession — on day one and the charming Zhujiajiao water town on day two, with an evening river cruise to round things off.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Shanghai?
The Bund, Yu Garden, a Huangpu River cruise, and the Zhujiajiao water town.
Is Zhujiajiao worth it from Shanghai?
Yes — its canals, stone bridges and gondola rides make a beautiful, relaxing half-day contrast to the modern city.

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City & BundZhujiajiao Water TownHuangpu Cruise