Shanghai Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Yu Garden A garden created over 18 years by a government official of the Ming dynasty who wished to please his parents. A AM 9:00 gorgeous and delicate building is located within the garden. Each narrow alleyway, formed together like a maze, is packed with shops selling medicine, precious metals, antiques, traditional crafts, and a variety of other attractions.

The Provisional Government of Korea in Chongqing PM 1:00 It was used as the provisional government building of the Republic of Korea from 1926 to 1932. You can get a sense of what it was like at the time through well preserved furniture and pictures on the walls.

Xintiandi It would be good to enjoy the pleasures of traveling with a cup of tea, in a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere, PM 2:30 as if you are on a European open-air café street. There are a lot of things to see, such as old-fashioned European-style buildings, fashion shops, stores selling charming and pretty trinkets, cafes, art galleries, restaurants and bars.

Taikang Road, Tianzifang PM 5:00 It is an artistic street like Insadong in Korea. There are a lot of photographs, pottery, interior accessory shops, fashion shops, designer shops and galleries.

Day 2

Oriental Pearl Tower AM 9:00 Located by Huangpu River, it stands 468 m tall. It is the tallest in Asia, and the third tallest broadcast control tower in the world. It is a representative building symbolizing Shanghai. You can see a panoramic view of Shanghai from the observation deck, accessible via a high speed elevator.

Shanghai History Museum AM 10:00 Situated on the first and second floors of the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Shanghai Museum of History shows 100 years of the history of Shanghai. You can witness the history of Shanghai through wax figures and miniatures, as well as buildings.

Jin Mao Tower AM 11:00 A high-rise building with 88 stories above ground and three stories below, symbolizing China’s reform and increasing openness. On the 88th floor observation deck, you can enjoy views of the city of Pudong and Puxi, along with the sunrise and sunset.

Shanghai World Financial Center AM 11:30 A high-rise building with 101 floors above ground and three underground levels. It is a building that makes Shanghai feel like a world-class economic city, with shopping facilities, meeting facilities, offices, hotels and sightseeing facilities.

Super Brand Mall PM 12:30 A large shopping mall located in Pudong. There are many famous brand shops and a variety of restaurants which are known to be popular with Korean tourists.

People’s Square PM 2:30 Located in the center of Shanghai, the square symbolizes the development of Shanghai. Nearby are the Shanghai Government Office Building, Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Grand Theater, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, Shanghai Museum of Art, and People’s Park.

Shanghai Museum PM 3:00 It is one of the four major museums in China with 120,000 pieces of precious items depicting ancient Chinese civilization. The items are exhibited according to themes in the bronze hall, sculpture hall, pottery hall, calligraphy hall, painting hall, money hall, furniture hall, and ethnic crafts hall.

The Bund PM 7:30 A tourist attraction that represents Shanghai, the night views are very beautiful. The Bund is surrounded by European modern architectural buildings. Through the buildings, you’ll be able to feel the charms of Shanghai. If you can, take a ferry to see Huangpu River, the best tourist attraction of Shanghai.

Day 3

Lu Xun Park - Yun Bong-gil Memorial Hall AM 9:00 Now called Lu Xun Park, it is was here in 1932 that Yong Bong-gil threw a bomb to assassinate major figures of Japanese colonial rule. There is a Yun Bong-gil memorial hall called the ‘Plum Pavilion’ there and it is visited by many Korean tourists.

Around Nan Jing Xi Lu PM 11:00 Around Nanjing Xi Lu, you’ll find shopping and culture. There is also the Jing’an Temple and various shopping locations.

Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum PM 1:00 The museum exhibits wax figures of world famous celebrities and entertainers. There are more Chinese celebrities and entertainers here than at Madame Tussaud’s in other countries. This is a recommended location for those traveling with children and a good place to take pictures.

Nanjing Road PM 3:00 Shanghai’s main street is similar to Korea’s Myeongdong. There are no cars here, only tourist trains. Weekends are very crowded, so it is best to go on weekdays. The streets are very clean, as they are washed often.

PM 7:30 Shanghai Circus World It is the most popular circus in Shanghai and boasts a strong story.

Day 4

Shanghai Disneyland AM 8:00 Shanghai Disneyland, opened on June 16, 2016, is the largest Disneyland in Asia. Location: 310 Huangzhao Rd, Chuanshazhen Pudong Xinqu, Shanghai Shi Transportation: Subway Line 11, Disney Station Admissions: CNY500~CNY700 What to bring: Passport (required), extra battery, rain poncho

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