Budget Travel Guide to Shanghai: Top Sights and Cheap Eats

How to Travel to Shanghai on a Budget? | China Budget Travel Tips

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How to Travel to Shanghai on a Budget? | China Budget Travel Tips
Aziz Mlayel2026-02-0927 min

Shanghai is known for being expensive. In this video I try to visit all of Shanghai's famous tourist destinations on a budget.

--- Aziz Mlayel
February 9, 2026, Winter in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 00:17The Bund Morning
  3. 02:32Luckin Coffee
  4. 03:39People's Square
  5. 06:34Jing’an Temple
  6. 12:14Getting Dumplings
  7. 13:52French Concession
  8. 17:08Hidden Spot
  9. 18:38Walk & Snacks
  10. 21:08Yu Garden

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How to Travel to Shanghai on a Budget? | China Budget Travel Tips

Aziz Mlayel takes viewers on a budget focused day exploring Shanghai’s iconic sights without breaking the bank. The video kicks off with a morning stroll along The Bund, then drops in for a quick coffee at Luckin Coffee before wandering through People’s Square and the tranquil Jing’an Temple. He shows practical budget moves like grabbing dumplings for a tasty, affordable meal, and then wanders through the historic French Concession. A Hidden Spot adds a local surprise, followed by a relaxed walk with inexpensive snacks, culminating at Yu Garden. Across the itinerary, Aziz highlights affordable options, scenic walks, and how to experience Shanghai’s famous landmarks without overspending, making it a useful guide for budget travelers in China’s largest city.

Budget Travel Guide to Shanghai: Top Sights and Cheap Eats

Shanghai is known for being expensive, in this video Itry to go to all shanghai famous tourist destination on a budget. 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - The bund(Morning) 02:32 - Luckin Coffee 03:39 - People's Square 06:34 - Jing'An Temple 12:14 - Getting Dumplings 13:52 - French Concession 17:08 - Hidden...

Attractions in this video: Bund, Jinan Temple, U Garden, Yu Garden, Nine Turn Bridge