Shanghai: Full-Day Itinerary with Jing'an Temple & The Bund

Shanghai: Full-Day Itinerary with Jing'an Temple & The Bund

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Discover the best of Shanghai in a single day with this itinerary guide. Visit the iconic Jing'an Temple, take a ferry ride across the Huangpu River, and explore the Yu Garden and City God Temple.

Highlights

Discover the best of Shanghai in a single day with this itinerary guide
Visit the iconic Jing'an Temple, a 247 AD Buddhist temple with a golden pagoda
Take a ferry ride across the Huangpu River to admire the Bund's skyline
Explore the Yu Garden and City God Temple, a 400-year-old classical garden
See the Bund at night and watch the skyscrapers light up in a light show

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Discover the best of Shanghai with this one-day itinerary. Visit the WuKang Building, stroll along WuKang Road, and see the Jing'an Temple. Take a photo of the Lujiazui skyline, ride a ferry across the Huangpu River, and explore the Yu Garden and City God Temple. Start your day at the WuKang Building, a viral hotspot in Shanghai. This iconic 1924 Art Deco landmark is surrounded by cultural gems like the Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling and Ba Jin’s Former Residence. Next, head to WuKang Road and Changle Road. Near the WuKang Building, these historic streets blend Shanghai’s heritage with modern charm. Stroll, snack, and explore trendy cafes, boutiques, and hidden gems. Continue to the Jing’an Temple, Shanghai’s oldest Buddhist temple. Built in 247 AD, it features a glazed golden pagoda surrounded by skyscrapers—a surreal mix of ancient spirituality and modern cityscapes. Navigate to Jin Mao Tower Hotel for the best angle to take a photo of the Lujiazui skyline. Place your phone on the ground near the flowerbed, use wide-angle + timer mode for epic shots of the Shanghai Tower, Jin Mao Tower, and SWFC. Take a 2 RMB ferry across the Huangpu River to admire the Bund’s colonial-era buildings and the futuristic Lujiazui skyline, including the Oriental Pearl Tower. Next, visit the Yu Garden, a 400-year-old classical Chinese garden offering tranquility amid Shanghai’s buzz. Next door, the lively City God Temple area is perfect for souvenirs and street food. Head to the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Shanghai’s iconic shopping artery. Indulge in retail therapy, local snacks, and hunt for hidden photo spots framing the Oriental Pearl Tower between buildings. Finally, visit the Bund at night to watch skyscrapers light up in a synchronized light show.