Thrifty Shanghai: A Day Packed with Near-Zero Admission, Street Food and Free Views

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My Trip

Shanghai is plenty stylish without spending. Free sights (the Bund, the pedestrian street, old alleys), street shengjian and xiaolongbao, a penny river crossing by ferry, and a free art museum. Make the day rich on subway rides alone.

Full day5 stopsEst. budget 35,000 KRW

Itinerary

1
Chenghuangmiao Street Snacks城隍庙小吃
Street food · 70 min stay
A street-food paradise where Nanxiang xiaolongbao, shengjian and stinky tofu cost just a few thousand won. The old pavilion street is a bonus, and admission is free.
오전~점심
Walk 12 min
2
Tianzifang田子坊 Tianzifang
Street · Shopping · 80 min stay
An art alley maze remodeled from Shikumen lanes. Browse studios, sundries and cafes with no admission. A value sight that's fun even just window-shopping.
오후
Transit 15 min
3
Nanjing Road East Pedestrian Street南京东路步行街
Huangpu District · Street · Shopping · 60 min stay
A free street that's enjoyable just to walk. It runs straight to the Bund, so it links naturally to the next course. Browse stalls and signs.
늦은 오후
Walk 10 min
4
Huangpu River Ferry黄浦江轮渡 Ferry
Activity · Transit · 30 min stay
A city ferry crossing the Huangpu for just 2 yuan. Enjoy river and skyline views to rival a pricey cruise — a thrifty masterpiece for the cost of transit.
해질녘
Transit 12 min
5
The Bund (Night View)外滩 The Bund
Huangpu District · View · Night view · 70 min stay
Shanghai's best night view, completely free. Enjoy the illuminated international architecture and Pudong skyscrapers to your heart's content from the riverside walk. Perfect for ending the day.
점등 후