Shanghai with kids: complete 48 hour family itinerary!
48 hours in Shanghai with kids: a complete family city break itinerary, day by day and hour by hour. Free printable itinerary (PDF) with full cost breakdown: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/shanghai48hrs-itinerary Shanghai Tower Observation Deck (GetYourGuide, 4.7 stars): https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/shanghai-tower Huangpu River Night Cruise (GetYourGuide, 4.5 stars): https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/shanghai-river-cruise Shanghai Ocean Aquarium (GetYourGuide): https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/shanghai-aquarium Yu Garden fast-track entry ticket (GetYourGuide, 4.5 stars): https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/shanghai-yu-garden More Shanghai tours and activities: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/shanghai-viator Shanghai hotels: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/shanghai-expedia More family city break guides and itinerary downloads: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com Researched: July 2026. Prices, opening hours, and tour availability change. Verify all bookings and admission costs, and confirm any time-sensitive details such as visa requirements and passport rules for tours, before you travel. What this video covers This is a practical, hour-by-hour 48-hour Shanghai family itinerary covering two full days with realistic timings, honest practical detail, and a budget breakdown for a family of four. Flights and accommodation are not included in the budget. Day One stays close to the historic centre, starting on the Bund for the view across to Pudong's skyline, then Yu Garden and lunch at the Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant in Yuyuan Bazaar. The day continues with a rest, a free wander along Nanjing Road, a short stop in Gucheng Park, dinner, and a Huangpu River night cruise past the lit up Bund and Pudong skyline. Day Two covers the Shanghai Tower Observation Deck on the 118th floor, the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium in Lujiazui, and Century Park for some open space and pedal boats, with a proper rest built in before a final dinner around Pudong. The video also covers getting around Shanghai on foot and by metro, using Didi rather than Uber for ride hailing since Uber does not operate independently in mainland China, and where to pick up drinks and snacks at convenience stores such as FamilyMart and Lawson. Whether you are looking for Shanghai family travel tips, things to do in Shanghai with kids, or a practical Shanghai itinerary for 2 days, this guide covers everything you need to plan the trip. Budget: approximately ¥5,150 to ¥6,500+ (around £570 to £720+) for a family of four over 48 hours, excluding flights and accommodation. Full breakdown in the free printable itinerary. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Before you go: getting around, money, visa 03:10 Day 1: The Bund and Yu Garden 03:51 Day 1: Lunch and rest 04:26 Day 1: Nanjing Road and Gucheng Park 05:06 Day 1: Huangpu River Night Cruise 05:37 Day 2: Shanghai Tower Observation Deck 06:06 Day 2: Shanghai Ocean Aquarium and lunch 06:35 Day 2: Century Park and rest 07:00 Day 2: Final dinner 07:23 Wrap up Also on this channel: 48 hours in Bangkok with kids: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/shanghai48hrs-bangkok48hrs 48 hours in Tokyo with kids: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/shanghai48hrs-tokyo48hrs 48 hours in Singapore with kids: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/shanghai48hrs-singapore48hrs Subscribe for more family city break guides: https://youtube.com/@tiredbuthappy?sub_confirmation=1 Full destination guides and itinerary downloads: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com This video contains affiliate links. If you book through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This does not influence the content or recommendations made in this video.