City Walk, a journey between old alleyways and the skyline

Avoid expensive entrance fees and leverage Shanghai's streets, architecture, museums, parks, and other high-quality public resources for a 5-day special forces-themed trip with cultural depth and value for money, all for just 1000 yuan! ✨ 💰 Budget Allocation (Total 1000 yuan) Accommodation (4 nights): 300 yuan (approx. 75 yuan/night, hostel bed 🛏️) Food (5 days): 400 yuan (approx. 80 yuan/day, focusing on time-honored snacks and street food 🍜) Transportation (5 days): 100 yuan (subway + bus + mainly walking 🚶‍♀️) Entrance Fees/Reserved: 200 yuan (for high-value attraction tickets and emergency tickets 🔖) 🏨 Accommodation Strategy: Stay in the "Story" Recommended Areas: People's Square, the old streets behind the Bund, and the Suzhou Creek 🌊, all geographically central areas of Shanghai, offering convenient access. Accommodation Type: International youth hostels, dormitory beds, with a social atmosphere, easy to meet budget travel buddies 🤝 🗺️ 5-Day Special Forces Itinerary Day 1: [First Encounter with History] International Architecture and the Origin of the City 🏛️ Morning: Shanghai Museum (People's Square Branch), free admission, advance reservation required Afternoon: Nanjing East Road Pedestrian Street → The Bund's International Architecture Complex 🌆, explore the side streets of Jiangxi Middle Road and Fuzhou Road, discovering old bookstores and traditional buildings Evening: Waibaidu Bridge & Suzhou Creek Estuary 🌉, sunset offers a free and excellent vantage point for photographing the Lujiazui skyline 📸 Food: Xiandelai Pork Ribs and Rice Cakes, Dahuchun Pan-Fried Dumplings Day 2: [Artistic Stroll] CityWalk in the French Concession's Wutong District 🍂 Route: Wukang Building → Wukang Road → Anfu Road → Urumqi Middle Road Social Highlights: Free photo opportunity at the Wukang Building intersection; the shadows of the plane trees along the way create a cinematic atmosphere 🎬 Experience: No need to shop; simply sit on a roadside bench and watch people go by, experiencing Shanghai's refined and healing atmosphere. Food: Affordable snacks on Urumqi Middle Road or scallion pancakes (5-10 RMB) Day 3: [A Dialogue Across Time] Old Town and Industrial Memories ⚙️ Morning: Shanghai Postal Museum, free admission. The European-style architecture and atrium along the Suzhou Creek exude a retro feel, perfect for taking photos 📸 Afternoon: 1933 Old Millfun, free admission. The concrete maze-like structure and stunning light and shadow effects make it a paradise for architecture enthusiasts 🏗️ Evening: North Bund Riverside Green Space. Less crowded than the Bund, allowing for better views of the Lujiazui reflection 🌃 Food: Affordable restaurants near Zhapu Road Food Street 🍽️ Day Day 4: [The Vibrant Life of Shanghai] Lane Life and Jewish Memories 🥘 Morning: Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum (approx. 20 RMB), documenting Shanghai's history of accepting Jewish refugees during World War II and showcasing the city's spirit of inclusiveness ❤️ Afternoon: Duolun Road Cultural Celebrity Street & Lu Xun Park 📜, visit the former residences of Lu Xun and Mao Dun, observe the retirement life of Shanghai's aunties and uncles in the park (marriage market, saxophone performance 🎷), and experience the most authentic street life. Food: Wanshouzhai Xiaolongbao (approx. 25 RMB), authentic Shanghai flavor, absolutely delicious 😋 Day 5: [The Lingering Charm of a Water Town] Qibao Ancient Town 🏞️ Experience: Free admission, directly accessible by Metro Line 9 🚇, directly experience the charm of Jiangnan's small bridges and flowing water. Food: Qibao Old Street gathers local specialties such as tangyuan (sweet rice balls) and mutton noodles 🥣 ⚠ Images from the internet. Please contact us if there is any infringement, and we will delete them immediately. Contains AI ⚠