Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing, Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, and The Bund in Shanghai — 15 days backpacker for $1,684.
Stand on Badaling Wall as Beijing fades into the haze belowWatch the Terracotta Warriors mid-march, 2,200 years and still goingSample Shanghai's soup dumplings at a local eatery
$1,500est. $1,684BUDGETOCTOBER1 ADULT
SHANGHAI → SHANGHAI · 14 Days
Shanghai → Hangzhou · 14 Days
Shanghai's Oriental Pearl Tower and The Bund, then Hangzhou's West Lake Scenic Area and Thousand Island Lake, then Nanjing's Zhongshan Scenic Area and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum — 14 days for $5,674.
Stand on the Oriental Pearl Tower's observation deckWalk the West Lake Scenic Area's islandsExplore the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum's stone carvings
Shenzhen Safari Park and OCT East in Shenzhen, then Oriental Pearl Tower and The Bund in Shanghai — 10 days for $1,350.
Visit Shenzhen Safari Park's animal enclosuresExplore OCT East's art galleries and night marketsWatch the skyline from Oriental Pearl Tower
$1,500est. $1,350STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT
GUANGZHOU → SHANGHAI · 10 Days
Guangzhou → Shanghai · 10 Days
Chimelong Resort and Mount Baiyun in Guangzhou, then Oriental Pearl Tower and The Bund in Shanghai — 10 days for $1,295.
Explore Chimelong Safari Park's enclosures in GuangzhouWatch the Oriental Pearl Tower's reflection at duskEat soup dumplings at Yu Garden in Shanghai
$1,500est. $1,295STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT
SHANGHAI → BEIJING · 10 Days
Shanghai → Beijing · 10 Days
The Bund and Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, then Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing — 10 days for $2,512.
Ride the high-speed rail from Shanghai to BeijingExplore the Forbidden City's halls at noonDine on Peking roast duck in Beijing's hutong
$2,000est. $2,512COMFORTJUNE1 ADULT
SHANGHAI → GUANGZHOU · 10 Days
Shanghai → Guangzhou · 10 Days
The Bund, Shanghai Disney Resort, and Yu Garden in Shanghai, then Chimelong Resort and Canton Tower in Guangzhou — 10 days for $2,426.
Ride the Shanghai Disney Resort's Space MountainWatch the Canton Tower lights at nightExplore Chimelong Safari Park's animal exhibits
$2,000est. $2,426COMFORTJUNE1 ADULT
SHANGHAI → SHENZHEN · 10 Days
Shanghai → Shenzhen · 10 Days
Oriental Pearl Tower and The Bund in Shanghai, then Shenzhen Safari Park and Window of the World in Shenzhen — 10 days for $1,386.
Take the Shanghai Tower Observation Deck elevatorView the miniatures at Window of the WorldDine at a Hong Kong-style diner in Shenzhen
$2,000est. $1,386STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT
SHANGHAI → HONGKONG · 10 Days
Shanghai → Hong Kong · 10 Days
Oriental Pearl Tower and The Bund in Shanghai, then Hong Kong Disneyland and Victoria Peak in Hong Kong — 10 days for $2,282.
Stroll along The Bund's historic buildingsVisit the Oriental Pearl Tower's observation deckRide the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak
$2,000est. $2,282STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT
BEIJING → SHANGHAI · 10 Days
Beijing → Shanghai · 10 Days
Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing, then The Bund and Yu Garden in Shanghai — 10 days for $1,355.
Stand on Badaling Wall as Beijing fades into the haze belowWatch the light shift across the Oriental Pearl Tower at duskEat soup dumplings at a Xianxia Street vendor
$1,500est. $1,355STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT
SHANGHAI → SHANGHAI · 7 Days
Shanghai · 7 Days
Oriental Pearl Tower, The Bund, and Yu Garden — 7 days for $929.
Stroll along The Bund at duskTaste pan-fried pork buns in the Old TownDine on Shanghai-style braised pork belly at a local eatery
$1,000est. $929STANDARDJUNE1 ADULT
FAQ
How many days do you need in Shanghai?
Most travelers spend 3–7 days in Shanghai depending on how many side trips they add. Browse the 10 itineraries above by length.
What does a Shanghai trip cost in 2026?
Shanghai trips range from budget (~$473) to comfort (~$1,005) per person for a week, covering hotels, meals, local transport and attractions.
What is the best time to visit Shanghai?
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) have the best weather. Avoid Golden Week in early October.
How do you get to other cities from Shanghai?
Shanghai connects to most major cities by high-speed rail (2–6 hours) and domestic flights. See the two-city pages for fares and times.
Is Shanghai safe for solo travelers?
Yes. Shanghai, like most of China, is very safe for solo and first-time travelers, with reliable public transport and widespread mobile payments.