Shanghai in summer 2025 (2D1N)

Here’s a quick Shanghai day trip for all you city explorers — mix ancient vibes, art stops, architecture, and caffeine breaks 🌆✈️ First up, get cultural at the Shanghai Museum (201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District; Tue-Sun 9am–5pm, closed Mon). Go early to avoid lines and soak up ancient ceramics and calligraphy — it’s free entry but admission closes at 4pm! Next, head south to the tranquil Shanghai Xujiahui Library (80 Caoxi North Rd; Mon-Sat 9am–5pm, closed Sun). It’s quiet, photogenic, and a brilliant escape if the city gets too loud. Walk over to St. Ignatius Cathedral (158 Puxi Rd; Tue-Sat 9am–4pm, closed Sun/Mon) for classic Gothic architecture and colored glass — tip: admission ends 3:30pm, so plan ahead. Make sure to stop by the Starbucks Reserve Roastery (No.789 Nanjing West Rd, Taikoo Hui) for some epic coffee creations and a cool industrial vibe, perfect for a travel break or Insta story! Stroll historic Yu Garden for traditional Chinese gardens and classic tea houses. End the adventure with a sunset walk at The Bund (Zhongshan East Rd, by the Huangpu River, open all day) — the skyline lights up after dark, so stick around! Getting around: Shanghai Metro is super efficient and English-friendly (use metro app for route planning). Card payments everywhere, bring extra for cash-only street eats in Yu Garden. Weather tip: pack an umbrella, Shanghai changes fast! #mytraveldiary #travel #china #shanghai #itinerary