Should I choose Shanghai or Hangzhou for a three-day National Day trip?

I have visited both Shanghai and Hangzhou. In comparison, I think it is better to choose Shanghai for the three-day National Day trip, because Shanghai has more scenic spots to choose from than Hangzhou, especially the night view yyds! Moreover, as Shanghai is a magic city, it would be a pity not to visit it once. Why not take advantage of the National Day to check in! Share the three-day tour guide in Shanghai for your reference~

Three-day free travel route in Shanghai:

Day 1: Shanghai People’s Square → Yuyuan Garden → Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street → The Bund

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Day 2: Tianzifang → Shanghai Xintiandi → Huaihai Road → Wukang Road

Day 3: Shanghai Science and Technology Museum → Lujiazui → Shanghai Ocean Aquarium → Oriental Pearl Tower

Share three must-visit attractions along the way:

1. The Bund

The Bund is one of the landmarks of Shanghai and a national key cultural relic protection unit. In Shanghai, you must take a walk on the Bund, and the night view here is particularly beautiful. At night, the Wan Guo building complex collectively lights up its outer lights, which is mistaken for the "Jewelry City" by babies. The architectural styles of the building complex are different, including British Classical, British Renaissance, French Classical, Gothic, Baroque... and a combination of Chinese and Western styles. It is truly a collection of architectural styles from all over the world.

Address: Zhongshan East 1st Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

Transportation: Yuyuan Station of Metro Line 10 (about 800 meters walk)

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: all day

Recommended play time: 2 to 3 hours

Tips: The Bund is very windy and very comfortable in summer, especially in spring and autumn. It's winter, so be careful to keep warm. Don't take the sightseeing bus that stops on the roadside. It says that you can go around and see the night views of various scenic spots. In fact, it only blocks the road and doesn't even cross the Huangpu River. The experience is very poor. It is better to visit on foot! The main attractions and the best viewing angles of the Bund are relatively concentrated in the northern section (north of Zhongshan East 1st Road on Nanjing East Road to Waibaidu Bridge). If you have limited time to visit, you can take the northern section instead of walking the entire distance.

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Across the river is the modern Lujiazui in Pudong. Shanghai’s four iconic buildings are clearly visible at a glance: the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai Center and World Financial Center. At night, Puxi on the other side is simply a light show. From the Magnolia Plaza and Banyan Tree on the North Bund, to the Lujiazui Four-piece Suite, Aurora Tower, and the International Convention Center... the gorgeous lights reflect the colorful colors on the Huangpu River. reflection.

2. Wukang Road

Wukang Road in Shanghai, Bernard Shaw once said: "When you walk into Wukang Road, people who can't write poetry want to write poetry, and people who can't draw want to Painting?, people who can’t sing want to sing, it feels wonderful.”

Address: No. 1850, Huaihai Middle Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai (Wukang Building)

Transportation: Get off at Jiaotong University Station of Metro Line 10/Line 11, Exit 1, on the right Walk to Huaihai Middle Road and turn right. It is expected to be about 450 meters away~?

?Tickets: Free

?Opening hours: all day

Recommended to play Time: 2h

Recommended 3 places to check in:

?Wukang Building?

The filming location of countless film and television dramas, such as Takeshi Kaneshiro's "I Like You" 》. Also called the Normandie Apartments, it was built in 1924 and is the work of the famous architect Hudec. It is also a French Renaissance style apartment complex. There are so many people taking pictures here that you can only stand on the side of the road. It is actually quite dangerous. Please pay attention to your safety!

?CornerConeGelato (Wukang Building Store)

On the ground floor of Wukang Building, there is an internet celebrity ice cream shop - CORNER CONE GELATO cool mine handmade ice cream. Reasons for recommendation:

American handmade ice cream Corner Cone has more than 10 flagship stores around the world. The most famous one is "Kiki Cocoa"? Its ice cream focuses on 100% natural ingredients and is handmade on site. Even the cones are made fresh every day. Because it is 100% milk ice cream, it is extremely easy to make! Take photos quickly! Address: Ground floor of Wukang Building, No. 1852 Huaihai Middle Road Time: Monday to Sunday 10:00-18:00

?RAC coffee? The predecessor of RAC coffee was the popular internet cafe on Shaanxi Road paras. RAC consists of a coffee shop and a restaurant and bar.

The designer made full use of the advantages along the street and designed the street side as a "coffee window". This not only facilitates baristas to deliver coffee directly to consumers, but also acts like an invitation sign, attracting passers-by to enter the atrium. Find out. It is said that it refers to the European street culture of "standing and drinking coffee". Now, the RAC coffee shop has become a gathering point for residents of nearby communities to meet and meet. Address: Building 1, No. 322 Anfu Road, Shanghai Transportation: 1.1km walk from Exit 1 of Shanghai Library Cost: 25 yuan +/person

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Historical atmosphere, contemporary style The combination of trendy culture has resulted in rows of interesting and lively shops on the street. Wukang Road is a "Celebrity Road" that condenses Shanghai's modern century-old history.

3. Oriental Pearl

The Oriental Pearl is a Shanghai symbol that integrates urban tourism, fashionable dining, shopping and entertainment, historical exhibitions, Pujiang tours, exhibition performances, radio and television launches and other functions. One of the most iconic buildings in the world, the tower is 467.9 meters high. It is the sixth tallest tower in Asia and the ninth tallest tower in the world. It has been rated as a national 5A tourist attraction.

Address: No. 1, Century Avenue, Lujiazui, Pudong New District, Shanghai

Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 to Lujiazui Metro Station, which is within walking distance.

Opening hours: 9.00～21.00

Recommended play time: 2-3h

Ticket type and price:

1 , three-ball joint ticket 220 yuan/person

Tickets include: 351-meter space capsule? 263-meter main light layer? 259-meter fully transparent suspended sightseeing gallery? 78-meter "More Shanghai" surrounding multimedia show? Shanghai City Historical Development Exhibition Hall

2. Two-ball ticket is 199 yuan/person

Tickets include: 263-meter main sightseeing layer? 259-meter fully transparent suspended sightseeing gallery? 78-meter "more "Shanghai" Multimedia Show? Shanghai Urban Historical Development Exhibition Hall

(Free for children under 1 meter, seniors over 70 years old, active military personnel, retired cadres, military disabled people, and families of martyrs)

< p>?Instructions for purchasing tickets:

1. You need to present your ID card and reservation voucher to enter the park

2. The scenic spot requires an ID card, application code, and itinerary code, all of which are indispensable.

? Preparation for travel:

1. Bring a power bank. It is very annoying when the phone is out of power and cannot take photos and records.

2. Bring your favorite food. Restaurants are expensive and you have to queue up.

About climbing the tower: If you buy a three-ball ticket, you will go directly to the third ball, which is the 351-meter space capsule, and then visit down in sequence. The two-ball joint ticket will go directly to the second ball, which is the 263-meter main sightseeing level, and then visit downwards in sequence. There will be a very beautiful lady guiding you up and down the stairs. The lady will give a brief explanation. You don’t have to worry about climbing the tower?

? The 351-meter space capsule

The space capsule is accessible to tourists When you reach the highest floor of the Oriental Pearl Tower, you can have a 360-degree view of the Shanghai urban agglomeration.

The 263-meter main light level

It also offers a 360-degree view of the city. There are also brief introductions to the surrounding buildings at your feet. The telescope next to it can also assist sightseeing. There is a special film on the main light level. Stepping on the Huangpu River, it is on an equal footing with other buildings. The visual effect is very shocking! Of course it is also the place with the most tourists.

The 259-meter fully transparent suspended sightseeing gallery

It is equivalent to a super high-end glass plank road. People who are afraid of heights or have high blood pressure should be careful! Highly recommended to experience it!

Short summary of the trip:

There are many scenic spots outside Shanghai, especially the night view. I think there are few places that can compare with the night view of Shanghai.

The most famous scenic spot in Hangzhou, West Lake, personally feels that it is slightly inferior to these scenic spots in Shanghai.

Shanghai’s historical and cultural heritage is deeper than that of Hangzhou and is more worth visiting.

No matter where you go during the National Day, there will be more people than usual, so please pay attention to safety.