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Home/Destinations/Shanghai/Shanghai in 3 days
3 days · Shanghai itinerary

Shanghai in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Shanghai lets you add a bullet-train day trip. Here is how to spend three perfect days in and around the city — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: City & Bund
  2. 2Day 2: Suzhou
  3. 3Day 3: Zhujiajiao
  4. 4City, gardens & canals

Day 1: the city

The Bund, Yu Garden and a river cruise.

Day 2: Suzhou

Bullet train to the gardens and canals.

Day 3: Zhujiajiao

Explore the water town and Disneyland or shows.

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
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Shanghai
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
5.0(104)·10–12 hours
from$275/ 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(48)·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
Flexible Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Shanghai
Flexible Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
5.0(13)·8–9 hours
from$198/ 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 in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Shanghai?
Three days is ideal — the city and Bund on day one, a Suzhou bullet-train day trip on day two, and Zhujiajiao with Disneyland or an acrobatics show on day three, covering the city, gardens and canals.
What is the best day trip from Shanghai for 3 days?
Suzhou is the most classical, Hangzhou the most scenic with West Lake, and Zhujiajiao the easiest water town; all are rewarding from Shanghai.
How do I plan a 3-day Shanghai itinerary?
Spend day one on the city and Bund, day two on a Suzhou or Hangzhou day trip, and day three at Zhujiajiao with a show or Disneyland, booking tours ahead.

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