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Review of a 4-day, 3-night budget trip to Shanghai-Nanjing

#ShareTravelBudget ✨🇨🇳 Shanghai - Nanjing 4-Day, 3-Night Trip Review 🧳🚄 This trip was a short but packed one-day trip to China! I can tell you it was totally worth it! 💸✨ Perfect for those with limited time but want to experience the city's rich history, chic cafes, and rich culture in Nanjing! 📍**Rough Itinerary** 🛬 **Day 1:** Arrive in Shanghai > Stroll around The Bund > Take photos of the Pearl Tower 🏙️📸 ☕ **Day 2:** Chill at a cafe on Anfu Road > Go shopping like a local 🛍️ 🚄 **Day 3:** Day Trip to Nanjing > Take the train back and forth for a day. Explore the classic old town 🏞️ **Day 4:** Travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou --- 💰**Approximate costs per person (excluding food/shopping):** ✈️ Airfare (full service): **8,700 THB** 🚄 Round-trip train to Nanjing: **1,800 THB** 🏨 Hotel in Shanghai (3 nights): **3,000 THB** 🍜 Food and shopping costs depend on your lifestyle **Total estimate:** **13,500 THB/person** 💵 (not including food and shopping) 📌 If you're looking to save even more, you can! There are plenty of street food and local restaurants with great prices. 🍢🥟 --- 📷 **Recommended highlights:** * The view of the Pearl Tower at night is breathtaking. 🌃 * Anfu Road has many cute cafes. Don't miss it! ☕🧁 Cafe hopping enthusiasts. * Nanjing has a completely different atmosphere from Shanghai. Get a different feel for ancient China! 🎐🏯 If you're planning a short trip to China, consider this itinerary. It's worth it, convenient, and not too tiring. 🇨🇳💼 #TravelChina #Shanghai #Nanjing #TravelReviewChina #ChineseCafe #TheBund #AnfuRoad #ShortButGreatTrip
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Posted: Aug 14, 2025
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