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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.

Excursão privada ao aquário oceânico de Xangai, ao Bund, ao jardim Yu e à torre de Xangai
Shanghai
Excursão privada ao aquário oceânico de Xangai, ao Bund, ao jardim Yu e à torre de Xangai
8 horas
a partir de$222/ pessoa
via Viator
Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour saindo de Xangai com opção de passeio de barco
Shanghai
Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour saindo de Xangai com opção de passeio de barco
5.0(42)·5 horas
a partir de$126/ pessoa
via Viator
Shanghai Night River Cruise no Rio Huangpu
Shanghai
Shanghai Night River Cruise no Rio Huangpu
5.0(10)·4 horas
a partir de$90/ pessoa
via Viator
Excursão privada ao aquário oceânico de Xangai, ao Bund, ao jardim Yu e à torre de Xangai
Shanghai
Excursão privada ao aquário oceânico de Xangai, ao Bund, ao jardim Yu e à torre de Xangai
8 horas
a partir de$222/ pessoa
via Viator
Assentos VIP Shanghai River River Cruise com Transfer Privativo e Jantar Opcional
Shanghai
Assentos VIP Shanghai River River Cruise com Transfer Privativo e Jantar Opcional
5.0(74)·4 horas
a partir de$140/ pessoa
via Viator
Excursão noturna particular: Cruzeiro VIP pelo Rio Huangpu e as luzes de Xangai
Shanghai
Excursão noturna particular: Cruzeiro VIP pelo Rio Huangpu e as luzes de Xangai
4.9(172)·4 horas
a partir de$128/ pessoa
via Viator
Excursão noturna em Xangai: cruzeiro pelo rio Huangpu e comida de rua
Shanghai
Excursão noturna em Xangai: cruzeiro pelo rio Huangpu e comida de rua
4.7(22)·4 horas
a partir de$121/ pessoa
via Viator
Cruzeiro pelo Rio Huangpu e Bund City Lights Evening Tour de Xangai
Shanghai
Cruzeiro pelo Rio Huangpu e Bund City Lights Evening Tour de Xangai
3.8(117)·3 horas
a partir de$79/ pessoa
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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