SHANGHAI · CITY WALKS

Half a day in Shanghai’s old city

Historic walls, the City God Temple and Yu Garden, with the busier streets saved for later.

Walking about 3.3 km · 4–5.5 hours · Walking · Suggested 13:30 start

Begin with the quieter Confucian Temple area and old city wall remains, then enter the busier City God Temple and Yu Garden area. End near Gucheng Park around dusk as the old streets light up.

1. 1

   Shanghai Confucian Temple

   上海文庙

   45–60 minOpen map ↗

   If closed for restoration, start in the surrounding streets.

   Next: about 0.7 km · 11 min

2. 2

   Dajing Pavilion and Old City Wall

   大境阁与古城墙

   30–45 minOpen map ↗

   Walk east through the old lanes rather than insisting on the shortest route.

   Next: about 1.5 km · 23 min

3. 3

   Shanghai City God Temple

   上海城隍庙

   45–60 minOpen map ↗

   The shopping streets are free; temple and garden admission have separate rules.

   Next: about 0.2 km · 3 min

4. 4

   Yu Garden

   豫园

   1–1.5 hoursOpen map ↗

   The garden and surrounding shopping area are separate ticketing spaces.

   Next: about 0.6 km · 9 min

5. 5

   Gucheng Park

   古城公园

   30–45 minOpen map ↗

   Step away from the busiest streets and sit for a while before leaving.