1. Is 2 days enough for Shanghai?

Yes, for the highlights. Day 1: Bund, Pudong skyline, Yu Garden. Day 2: French Concession, Jing'an, Xintiandi. You will see the famous things and eat the important food. For a 3-day version: 3-Day Shanghai Itinerary .

2. What is the single best thing to do in Shanghai?

Walk the Bund and the Former French Concession on the same day. The Bund gives you the grand skyline panorama. The French Concession gives you the liveable, human-scale version of the city. Together they explain Shanghai.

3. Should I do a day trip from Shanghai?

Yes. Hangzhou is the easy choice: 45 minutes by G-train, West Lake, excellent lunch. Suzhou is 35 minutes in the other direction. Both justify a 3rd or 4th day. Hangzhou guide: Hangzhou Travel Guide .

4. Is Shanghai worth more than 3 days?

Yes, if you want to explore beyond the main circuit. Days 4 and 5: Suzhou classical gardens, Zhujiajiao water town, the M50 contemporary art district, deeper French Concession neighborhood walks. Shanghai is a city for slow exploration.

5. What neighbourhood should I stay in Shanghai?

Former French Concession in Xuhui district. Pleasant to walk, good restaurants, metro access. 15 to 20 minutes from The Bund. More atmospheric than the Bund area itself.