Daily rhythm
Arrival logistics followed by an easy landmark evening walk
Day 1 | Shanghai
Arrival, Nanjing Road and The Bund
Pudong arrival, maglev experience, Nanjing Road, The Bund and Waibaidu Bridge.
Main focusPudong Airport arrival, Nanjing Road, The Bund and Waibaidu Bridge
Stay patternChain hotel near Shanghai People's Square with connecting family rooms
Meal directionDin Tai Fung at Pudong Airport; Lao Zhengxing on East Nanjing Road
Transportation
Maglev to Longyang Road in about 8 minutes, then Metro Line 2 to East Nanjing Road in about 55 minutes total.
Hotel
Chain hotel near Shanghai People's Square with connecting family rooms
Best for
A 5-member Japanese family settling into Shanghai with a clear first-night route
Morning/Afternoon
Arrive at Shanghai Pudong Airport
Complete entry formalities, collect luggage, exchange RMB and buy a Shanghai Public Transportation Card. The maglev train gives the family an immediate high-speed transit experience.
Lunch
Din Tai Fung at Pudong Airport
Crab roe soup dumplings and wontons offer a light flavor profile with fast service after arrival.
Evening
Nanjing Road, The Bund and Waibaidu Bridge
Walk the pedestrian street, visit the century-old buildings along The Bund and Waibaidu Bridge, and enjoy the Lujiazui night skyline.
Dinner
Lao Zhengxing on East Nanjing Road
This time-honored Shanghai restaurant anchors the first dinner with sauteed shrimps in hot oil and eight-treasure duck.
Pudong and maglev
Necessary arrival movement becomes the first local experience.
The Bund and Waibaidu Bridge
The family sees historic riverfront architecture and the modern skyline on the first night.
People's Square
The central hotel location supports the following Shanghai days.
What to keep in mind
- Walk about 5-10 minutes from East Nanjing Road Station to the hotel.
- Nanjing Road is about 10 minutes from the hotel on foot, The Bund is about 12 minutes beyond it, and the return walk is about 15 minutes.
- Buy transport cards early so the next Shanghai days are easier for elders and children.
Japanese family-friendly details
- The route is written for a 5-member Japanese family, including parents, children, elders or relatives.
- Meals include light local dishes or nearby Japanese alternatives where the Word itinerary mentions them.
- Transit choices combine metro, taxi and high-speed rail so the schedule stays manageable for mixed ages.