SHANGHAI · CITY WALKS

Natural History Museum to Zhangyuan

A museum visit, sculpture park and an easy finish among historic streets and shops.

Walking about 2.8 km · 5–6 hours · Walking · Suggested 11:00 start

Make the Natural History Museum the main visit and use the sculpture park for a break. Continue via Wujiang Road to Zhangyuan, where architecture, shops and food connect naturally. Shorten the outdoor section in heavy rain.

1. 1

   Shanghai Natural History Museum

   上海自然博物馆

   2–2.5 hoursOpen map ↗

   Book ahead for popular dates to avoid arriving without a ticket.

   Next: about 0.2 km · 3 min

2. 2

   Jing’an Sculpture Park

   静安雕塑公园

   30–45 minOpen map ↗

   The free public areas are good for a rest and urban sculpture.

   Next: about 0.9 km · 14 min

3. 3

   Wujiang Road

   吴江路

   45–60 minOpen map ↗

   Have a meal or snack here without queuing at every shop.

   Next: about 0.7 km · 11 min

4. 4

   Zhangyuan

   张园

   1–1.5 hoursOpen map ↗

   Save it for early evening when the buildings light up.