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Jack Maguire74Singapore

③ After visiting Shanghai multiple times, I've stayed up late to summarize this foolproof guide—bookmark it for future use!

Bund night views + Disneyland thrills + Old Town charm, avoiding 90% of tourist traps! (Tested firsthand, guaranteed reliable ✅) ➡️🌍🌍2-Day 1-Night Itinerary ✅Day 1: Bund Classics + Lujiazui Modernity 08:00 Hangzhou East → Shanghai 🚄 Take G7541 (08:32-10:07, ¥73) or drive via Hukun Expressway (2 hours) 🚇 Metro: Download the "Metro Metropolis" APP for QR code rides 10:30 The Bund 🎫 Free admission 🌃 Must-dos: - After 18:00, photograph the illuminated historic buildings; snap "Asia’s First Bend" at Chen Yi Square - Take the ferry (¥2/person) → Dongjin Line for a "budget-friendly" Huangpu River night cruise ⚠️ Avoid: Sightseeing Tunnel (¥50/person)—overpriced and boring! 12:30 Lunch: Shanghai Old Restaurant 🍜 Recs: Eight-Treasure Duck (¥128) + Braised Pork Intestines with Greens (¥68) 💡 Tip: Reserve ahead; sharing tables saves queue time 14:00 Yu Garden & City God Temple 🎫 Tickets: Yu Garden ¥40 (last entry 16:30), City God Temple ¥10 📸 Photo spots: Nine-Turn Bridge reflections; wear Hanfu for better shots 🍢 Avoid: Nanxiang Steamed Buns (1+ hour queue; try the 2nd-floor Yu Garden branch) 16:00 Lujiazui "Three Giants" 🗼 Must-visits: - Oriental Pearl Tower (¥199 for two spheres, includes glass observatory) - Shanghai Tower (¥180 for 118th-floor observatory; book ahead) - Jinmao Tower (¥120 for 88th-floor sunset views) 📸 Vantage point: IFC Mall 5th-floor terrace for a trio shot 18:30 Dinner: Yong Fu Xiao Xian 🦞 Recs: Ningbo Yellow Fish Soup (¥88) + Sea Anemone Noodles (¥128) 💡 Tip: Michelin 1-star; reserve 1 week ahead 20:00 Bund Night Views 🌃 Hidden gems: - Waibaidu Bridge for *Romance in the Rain* vibes - Zhapu Road Bridge for "Photographers’ Bridge" nightscapes (lights dim after 21:00) ✅Day 2: Disney Madness + Return 07:30 Disneyland 🎫 Tickets: Standard ¥599 (book 10 days ahead); Early Entry ¥169/person 🎢 Must-rides: - Soaring Over the Horizon (rush first! 120+ min queue) - TRON Lightcycle Power Run (tech heaven, ride twice!) - Pirates of the Caribbean (immersive, family-friendly) 💡 Strategy: 7:30 arrival → Soaring first → 8:30 Pirates → 9:00 grab TRON FastPass 12:00 Parade (arrive 30 mins early) 15:30 *Frozen* show (enter 15 mins early) 20:00 *Momentous* fireworks (arrive 2 hours early) 17:00 Return 🚄 Take G7553 (17:34-19:17, ¥78) or drive back 💡 Pro Tips 🎟️ Savings: - Disneyland + Oriental Pearl combo ticket saves ¥100 - Yu Garden free for exam-takers (Jun-Aug) 🚗 Transport: - Driving: Hangzhou→Shanghai (2 hours); Bund parking ¥15/hour - Public transit: Metro covers 90% of spots; 1-day pass (¥18) recommended ✅✅✅ Food Hall of Fame: 🔥 Yang’s Fry-Dumplings: Pork Shengjian (¥12/4) + Tofu Noodle Soup (¥8) 🍜 Hu Xi Lao Nong Tang: Clam & Liver Noodles (¥38/bowl) 🍰 International Hotel Butterflies: Fresh Baked Puff Pastry (¥32/bag) 🎒 Packing List: SPF50+ sunscreen, foldable stool (for queues), 2 power banks Disney ears (buy online; ¥149 in-park) ⚠️ Pitfall Guide 😡 Disney Traps: - No scalper tickets! Official channels only - Buy raincoats (for Roaring Rapids) online; ¥60 in-park ❌ Bund Scams: - Skip the Sightseeing Tunnel! - Ferries: Dongjin Line (¥2); others overcharge 🍜 Food Fails: ⭕ - City God Temple Crab Roe Buns (¥35)—awful! Try Yu Garden 2nd floor - "Shanghai Yogurt" on Nanjing Road (¥25/cup)—total rip-off ‼️ Weather Alert: Jul-Aug noon feels >40°C; opt for dawn (5-9) or dusk (17+) outings 📸 Summer Exclusives - Disney Summer Festival (Jul-Aug): Duffy show + water party - Huangpu Night Cruise (19:30-21:00): ¥328 with buffet - Stargazing Camping: Dishui Lake (bring tents; Milky Way visible) 👉 Follow me for more niche travel hacks! 👈
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Posted: Jul 21, 2025
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