XFORMATravel & Fitness Guide to China · Route Journal

Shanghai上海

3 days · train, eat, shoot

3Training sessions
210Training minutes
3Shoot windows
12Stops

Route overview

Day 1 · Sunrise run on the Bund riverside · 外滩滨江步道1.1Day 1 · Pan-fried soup dumplings · 小杨生煎（黄河路店）1.2Day 1 · Yu Garden and the old town · 豫园1.3Day 1 · Blue-hour shoot across the river · 陆家嘴滨江步道1.4Day 2 · Long run around Century Park · 世纪公园2.1Day 2 · Soup dumpling lunch · 佳家汤包（黄河路）2.2Day 2 · Wukang Mansion and plane-tree streets · 武康大楼2.3Day 2 · Shanghai Tower observation deck · 上海中心大厦 观光厅2.4Day 3 · Riverside run at West Bund · 徐汇滨江 西岸3.1Day 3 · Long Museum West Bund · 龙美术馆（西岸馆）3.2Day 3 · Lunch in Xintiandi · 新天地3.3Day 3 · Tianzifang lanes · 田子坊3.4
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Day 01

Yu Garden and the old town & Blue-hour shoot across the river

Training load 60 min · 4 stops

  1. 06:3060 min

    Train 1.1

    Sunrise run on the Bund riverside

    5 km along the Huangpu before the crowds; flat promenade, best light facing Lujiazui.

    Free
  2. 08:1545 min

    Eat 1.2

    Pan-fried soup dumplings

    Shengjian bao, filling after a run.

    Not collected
  3. 09:30120 min

    See 1.3

    Yu Garden and the old town

    Ming-dynasty garden; arrive at opening for clean frames.

    ¥30–40adult · ref. trvlogue.com, 2026-10-16Book · Klook
  4. 17:3060 min

    Shoot 1.4

    Blue-hour shoot across the river

    Shoot the Bund's lit facades from the Pudong side.

    Free

Day 02

Wukang Mansion and plane-tree streets & Shanghai Tower observation deck

Training load 90 min · 4 stops

  1. 07:0090 min

    Train 2.1

    Long run around Century Park

    Large park loop with lakes and lawns; good for a longer easy run.

    Not collected
  2. 12:1545 min

    Eat 2.2

    Soup dumpling lunch

    Local institution for xiaolongbao; expect a short queue.

    Not collected
  3. 14:00120 min

    Shoot 2.3

    Wukang Mansion and plane-tree streets

    Shanghai's most photographed corner; walk Wukang Road and Anfu Road after.

    Free
  4. 16:3090 min

    See 2.4

    Shanghai Tower observation deck

    One of the highest observation decks in the world; book a time slot ahead.

    ¥180adult, on site · ref. trvlogue.com, 2026-10-16Book · Klook

Day 03

Long Museum West Bund & Tianzifang lanes

Training load 60 min · 4 stops

  1. 07:0060 min

    Train 3.1

    Riverside run at West Bund

    Wide riverside track used by local run clubs; skate park and old cranes for shots.

    Free
  2. 09:30120 min

    See 3.2

    Long Museum West Bund

    Concrete vaulted architecture, a favourite with photographers.

    Pay on site
  3. 12:3060 min

    Eat 3.3

    Lunch in Xintiandi

    Plenty of high-protein options, from braised Shanghainese dishes to grill bars.

    Not collected
  4. 14:00120 min

    Shoot 3.4

    Tianzifang lanes

    Shikumen alleys turned studios and cafes.

    Free

Budget & booking

Tickets with a reference price
¥210–220
Free stops (runs, promenades, streets)
5
Pay on site or not yet collected
5
Known ticket spend, per adult
¥210–220

Reference prices come from third-party listings on the date shown and are not confirmed by XFORMA. Meals, gym passes and transport are not included. Check at the counter before paying.

Before you land

240-hour visa-free transit

Eligible passports with an onward ticket to a third country. Check that your entry port is on the current list before booking.

Pay

Link a Visa or Mastercard to Alipay and WeChat Pay before you fly.

Move

Metro plus DiDi for taxis. Amap is more accurate than Google Maps on foot.

Train

Bring your passport to gyms. Most sell short-term passes at the front desk.