{"id":3789,"date":"2019-07-03T08:02:52","date_gmt":"2019-07-03T00:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/countocram.com\/?p=3789"},"modified":"2019-07-03T08:08:16","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T00:08:16","slug":"24-hours-in-shanghai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/countocram.com\/2019\/07\/03\/24-hours-in-shanghai\/","title":{"rendered":"24 Hours in Shanghai"},"content":{"rendered":"

What would you do if you only have a total of 24 hours to spend in Shanghai<\/strong>? Will you be restaurant hopping to try the best xiaolongbao in city? Temple hopping? Skyscraper hopping maybe? Or just sit along The Bund promenade and be in awe because the futuristic skyline of Lujiazui is in front you. Well, why not do all these instead?<\/p>\n

On this blog post, I will be sharing with you an itinerary on how you can maximize your 24 hours of stay in Shanghai. This is perfect for those who are transiting through the city or for those who just want to explore another city from another country for 24 hours.<\/p>\n

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Cebu Pacific Air’s Inaugural Flight to Shanghai at Mactan-Cebu International Airport Terminal 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Last April 15, 2019, I was invited to join Cebu Pacific Air<\/strong><\/a> inaugural flight from Cebu<\/strong> to Shanghai<\/strong>. With my work schedule and upcoming trips, I can\u2019t really afford to file another long vacation that\u2019s why I decided to spend only 24 hours in Shanghai. Good thing, 2 of my blogger friends decided to join along my itinerary. The flight schedule of Cebu Pacific Air from Cebu to Shanghai is perfect to achieve this 24 hour itinerary.<\/p>\n

Cebu Pacific 5J 58 left Cebu at 6:50pm and we arrived in Shanghai around 11pm. Our flight back to Cebu the following day was scheduled at 11:55pm, so it\u2019s a little over 24 hours stay technically.<\/p>\n

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to\/from Shanghai City Center<\/h3>\n

Shanghai Pudong International Airport<\/strong> is located about 30 kilometers away from the city center. You have an option to ride a bus, taxi or train going to the city. Train services from\/to the airport and the city halts at around 11pm though. We decided to take the bus because we arrived late and to save some money.<\/p>\n

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Shanghai Maglev & Metro Pass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before we heading to the bus stop, we picked up our Maglev & Metro Pass that we purchased on Klook<\/a>. We will be using this pass on Shanghai Metro and Maglev train on our way back to the airport.<\/p>\n

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Late night bus from Shanghai-Pudong International Airport to City Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The bus fare from the airport to our bus stop near The Bund is RMB22<\/strong>. It is important that you have your hotel and bus stop name written in Chinese characters because people who speak and read English in Shanghai are limited. The travel time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to our bus stop (East Yan\u2019an Road Middle Zhejiang Road) took about an hour.<\/p>\n

Where to Stay in Shanghai<\/h3>\n
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Captain’s Hostel in Fuzhou Rd, The Bund<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you want to maximize your 24 hours in Shanghai, I suggest you stay in The Bund area. This location is perfect because it\u2019s very near to most of the must visit places in Shanghai. We stayed at Captain\u2019s Hostel<\/strong><\/a> and it is literally a few steps away from The Bund Promenade.<\/p>\n

Sample 24 Hour Itinerary in Shanghai<\/h3>\n

11:00pm \u2013 arrival in Shanghai<\/em>
\n1:00am \u2013 arrived at the hotel and rest
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5:00am \u2013 Sunrise at The Bund<\/h4>\n

The Bund<\/strong> or also known as Waitan<\/strong> is a waterfront area in Shanghai located along the west bank of Huangpu River<\/strong>. It is famous for western-style architectures featuring Gothic, baroque and neoclassical designs.<\/p>\n

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The Bund waterfront promenade is a popular spot to see the futuristic skyscrapers of Luziajui. I suggest going early in the morning if you want to avoid the crowd. Waking up early was so worth it because it was almost empty except for the locals who do their morning exercises.<\/p>\n

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One of the notable statues located at The Bund is the Shanghai Bull<\/strong>. It was designed by the world-famous sculptor Arturo Ugo Di Modica who also designed Wall Street\u2019s Charging Bull sculpture in New York. Shanghai Bull is a symbol of Shanghai\u2019s effort to build a financial center that serve China\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n

After taking lots of photos, it\u2019s time to head back to the hostel to prepare and eat breakfast.<\/p>\n

Getting There<\/strong>
\nAccess by Train: East Nanjing Rd Station, Line 2 and Line 10<\/p>\n

6:00am \u2013 prepare for check out and eat breakfast
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8:00am \u2013 Gucun Park<\/h4>\n

One of our travel goals in visiting Shanghai is to see cherry blossoms, and this lead us to Gucun Park<\/strong>. We visited Shanghai mid-April and according to our research, the cherry blossoms around the park bloom as late as early may.<\/p>\n

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Gucun Park is a large park located in Baoshan District north of the city center. The park is popular to locals on regular days because of its picnic areas, green spaces, lakes and running\/biking paths.<\/p>\n

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As soon as we arrived outside Gucun Park, we were welcomed by a line of cherry blossom trees and most of them were still in bloom! It was so surreal to see thousands of pink petals being blown by wind and creating a carpet of petals on the ground. Inside there were only a few trees that were in bloom but it still looks amazing.<\/p>\n

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The park features variety of flowers that blooms in different seasons just in case you visit outside spring.<\/p>\n

Getting There<\/strong>
\nAccess by Train: From East Nanjing Rd Station take Line 2 to Jing\u2019an Temple Station then transfer to Line 7 and get off at Gucun Park Station. Take Exit 3. Travel time is about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

12:00pm \u2013 Yang\u2019s Fried Dumpling in Huanghe Road<\/h4>\n

We went to Huanghe Road<\/strong> primarily because of xiaolongbao<\/strong> or soup dumplings. We were supposed to go to the famous Jia Jia Tang Bao but the line was so long. We spotted Yang\u2019s Fried Dumpling<\/strong> across the street with a lesser crowd and it did not disappoint.<\/p>\n

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Xiaolongbao is a type of Chinese dumpling that is filled with soup inside. It is usually prepared in Xiaolong, which is a small bamboo steaming basket. What makes Yang\u2019s Fried Dumpling unique is they fry them after steaming. I like how it gives the dumpling a crunchy and fried taste. It is also amazing how they retain the soup inside.<\/p>\n

Getting There<\/strong>
\nAccess by Train: From Gucun Park Station take Line 7 then transfer to Line 2 and get off at People\u2019s Square Station. Take Exit 9 or 10.<\/p>\n

1:00pm \u2013 People\u2019s Square<\/h4>\n

Located at the south-end of Huanghe Road is the People\u2019s Square<\/strong>, a large public square home to a vast greenery where the locals love to gather for family bonding, relaxing or exercising.<\/p>\n

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People\u2019s Square is also home to Shanghai\u2019s largest and busiest metro station where 3 major subway lines passes through.<\/p>\n

Some of the major sights in People\u2019s Square are the Shanghai Museum and the Shanghai Municipal Government Building.<\/p>\n

Getting There<\/strong>
\nShort walk from south-end of Huanghe Road.
\nAccess by train: Shanghai Metro Lines 1, 2 and 8 passes through People’s Square Station.<\/p>\n

2:00pm \u2013 Starbucks Reserve Roastery<\/h4>\n

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For Starbucks fanatics, Starbucks Reserve Roastery<\/strong> located in West Nanjing Road is a must visit. This multi-story store opened in December 6, 2017 and considered as the second largest Starbucks in the world. Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Shanghai features its own roasting facility, and unique coffee and tea based drinks that are not available in a normal Starbucks store. The food available here is also prepared by Princi Cafe, a Milan-based cafe that offers pastries, pizza and alcoholic beverages.<\/p>\n

Getting There<\/strong>
\nAccess by Train: From People\u2019s Square Station take Line 2 to West Nanjing Rd Station. Take Exit 11.<\/p>\n

3:00pm \u2013 Shanghai Old City and Yuyuan Garden<\/h4>\n

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Shanghai Old City is a picturesque and touristy area in Shanghai that features old style buildings. This place is also popular for shopping for local snacks and food, and souvenirs.<\/p>\n

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Yuyuan Garden is located within Shanghai Old City. It is a classical Chinese garden that dates back to the Ming Dynasty. It features pavilions, halls, rockeries and ponds. Some of the notable features of the garden are the Nine-turn bridge, Cuixui Hall, Sansui Hall, Wanhua Chamber and the Exquisite Jade Rock.<\/p>\n

Getting There<\/strong>
\nAccess by Train: From West Nanjing Rd Station take Line 2 to East Nanjing Rd Station then transfer to Line 10 and get off at Yuyuan Garden Station. Take Exit 1.<\/p>\n

4:30pm \u2013 Lujiazui<\/h4>\n

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Just across the Huangpu River from The Bund is Lujiazui<\/strong>, an area in the Pudong New District that was developed to be Shanghai\u2019s new financial district. In 1992 , Lujiazui was allocated as a special investment zone. This was also the time when the development of Lujiazui\u2019s skyline started.<\/p>\n

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Some of the modern and tallest skyscrapers in the world are located in Lujiazui. Some of the notable and popular ones are the Shanghai World Financial Center<\/strong>, Oriental Pearl Tower<\/strong>, Jin Mao Tower<\/strong>, and the second tallest building in the world, the Shanghai Tower<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Getting There<\/strong>
\nAccess by Train: From Yuyuan Garden Station ride the train to East Nanjing Rd Station then transfer to Line 2 and get off at Lujiazui Station. Take Exit 3.<\/p>\n

5:30pm \u2013 The Bund<\/h4>\n

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It\u2019s almost sunset and it\u2019s time to marvel on Lujiazui\u2019s skyline at night. If you think Luijiazui\u2019s skyline looks futuristic already during day time, wait until the skyscrapers light up at night. The playful and colorful lights will make you feel like you were teleported to another dimension.<\/p>\n

Getting There<\/strong>
\nAccess by Train: From Lujiazui Station ride a train to East Nanjing Rd Station.<\/p>\n

7:30pm \u2013 leave Shanghai Pudong International Airport<\/h4>\n

It\u2019s time to head to the airport and one of the best ways to get there is by riding the Shanghai Maglev Train<\/strong>. This is the fastest commercial train in the world with the highest speed of 430 km\/hr. It runs between Longyang Rd Station and Shanghai-Pudong International Airport. It\u2019s a 30 km journey but only takes 8 minutes.<\/p>\n

Getting There<\/strong>
\nAccess by Train: From East Nanjing Rd Station take Line 2 to Longyang Rd Station.<\/p>\n

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That’s it for a whole day of touring around Shanghai. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes as this involves lots of walking too.<\/p>\n

24 Hour Shanghai Budget<\/h3>\n

RMB22 – Bus fare from Shanghai-Pudong International Airport to city center
\nRMB60 – One night stay at Captain’s Hostel
\nRMB20 – Dinner
\nRMB20 – Breakfast
\nRMB20 – Gucun Park entrance
\nRMB20 – Lunch at Yang’s Fried Dumplings
\nRMB40 – Snacks and other essentials
\nRMB20 – Dinner at Airport
\nRMB212 – Php1580* TOTAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

*RMB1 = Php7.50<\/em><\/p>\n

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