Daily rhythm
Arrival logistics followed by an easy landmark evening walk
Day 1 | Shanghai
Pudong arrival, maglev experience, Nanjing Road, The Bund and Waibaidu Bridge.
Daily rhythm
Arrival logistics followed by an easy landmark evening walk
Transportation
Maglev to Longyang Road in about 8 minutes, then Metro Line 2 to East Nanjing Road in about 55 minutes total.
Hotel
Chain hotel near Shanghai People's Square with connecting family rooms
Best for
A 5-member Japanese family settling into Shanghai with a clear first-night route
Complete entry formalities, collect luggage, exchange RMB and buy a Shanghai Public Transportation Card. The maglev train gives the family an immediate high-speed transit experience.
Crab roe soup dumplings and wontons offer a light flavor profile with fast service after arrival.
Walk the pedestrian street, visit the century-old buildings along The Bund and Waibaidu Bridge, and enjoy the Lujiazui night skyline.
This time-honored Shanghai restaurant anchors the first dinner with sauteed shrimps in hot oil and eight-treasure duck.
Necessary arrival movement becomes the first local experience.
The family sees historic riverfront architecture and the modern skyline on the first night.
The central hotel location supports the following Shanghai days.