SHANGHAI · CITY WALKS

Museum, Bund and ferry

Art, books and a river crossing, with two Shanghai skylines in one day.

Walking about 4–4.5 km + ferry 1 stop · 6–7 hours · walking + ferry · Suggested 10:00 start

Begin with the Americas exhibition at Shanghai Museum, then follow Fuzhou Road toward the river. Spend a little time on the Bund and leave room for a ferry ride. Finish in Lujiazui as the sky turns blue.

1. 1

   Shanghai Museum · People’s Square

   上海博物馆（人民广场馆）

   2–2.5 hoursOpen map ↗

   Start with the current special exhibition, then add permanent galleries if you have energy.

   Next: about 1.0 km · 15 min

2. 2

   Shanghai Book City · Fuzhou Road

   上海书城·福州路

   45–60 minOpen map ↗

   A good section for lunch and a short rest.

   Next: about 1.2 km · 20 min

3. 3

   The Bund · Chen Yi Square

   外滩·陈毅广场

   30–45 minOpen map ↗

   Walk south along the river rather than lingering in the busiest crowd.

   Next: about 0.9 km · 15 min

4. 4

   Jinling East Road Ferry Terminal

   金陵东路渡口

   Waiting about 10–20 minOpen map ↗

   Check the day’s timetable and last departure at the terminal.

   Next: ferry 1 stop · including wait 20–40 min

5. 5

   Dongchang Road Ferry Terminal

   东昌路渡口

   Ferry about 10 minOpen map ↗

   An upper-deck or window seat gives better views of both banks.

   Next: about 1.3 km · 20 min

6. 6

   Lujiazui · Oriental Pearl Tower

   陆家嘴·东方明珠

   1–1.5 hoursOpen map ↗

   You can finish on the circular footbridge and waterfront without going up the tower.