Shanghai 5-day itinerary — Budget

China · 2 travelers · 4 nights · fixed USD estimates

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Here is a ready-made 5-day budget plan for Shanghai for two: a day-by-day programme balancing headline sights, old-town markets and recovery time, with per-day cost estimates built from fixed local average prices — one hotel room for 4 nights, food and activities for two, and group transport.

Day	Plan	Estimated cost
1	Arriving and settling into Shanghai • Arrive in Shanghai and check in • Quick orientation: nearest transit stop, a supermarket, and a currency exchange • Catch the evening view from a famous corniche or square in Shanghai	$54calculate in the tool
2	Exploring modern Shanghai • Tour the modern district, towers and big malls of Shanghai • Lunch at a local food hall, then a modern sight (design museum or water park) • Evening activity: a short boat ride or a night lights tour	$88calculate in the tool
3	Old town and bazaars of Shanghai • Morning wander through the old quarter lanes of Shanghai • Browse the main traditional bazaar and the historic square, mosque or church • Street-food tasting: a famous local dish and a traditional drink	$88calculate in the tool
4	A day out around Shanghai • Rent a car or join a one-day organised tour from Shanghai • Two main stops: a natural landmark, then a nearby village or island for lunch • A final sunset stop on the way back to Shanghai	$88calculate in the tool
5	Shopping and departure • Check out and store luggage at the hotel • Final shopping window: souvenirs and gifts from Shanghai • Head to the airport at least four hours before the flight	$43calculate in the tool