How to have fun in Shanghai on a budget? You want to keep expenses low but still have a great time!

Shanghai is the largest city in mainland China, and its prosperity under the dazzle of neon lights comes with a high cost of living, which also contributes to the city's fun. The combination of Eastern classical culture and Western modern civilization creates a contrasting beauty. However, the high cost of living makes many people feel that Shanghai is only suitable for a short stay, as a deeper exploration would be too expensive. This is not necessarily true. If you avoid peak times, the cost of a trip to Shanghai is not as high as one might think. With proper planning and preparation, you can enjoy a budget-friendly and fun-filled deep dive into Shanghai. Now, I will share with you the expenses for a 4-day, 3-night deep exploration of Shanghai for your reference! 1. Ticket costs: Oriental Pearl Tower observation deck 199 yuan, Yu Garden 30 yuan, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park 99 yuan, Top of Shanghai Observatory 180 yuan, Shanghai Science and Technology Museum 45 yuan, Shanghai Happy Valley 99 yuan, total ticket costs 652 yuan. 2. Accommodation costs: With good planning and choosing the best time to travel, accommodation prices can be quite low. A stylish hotel costs 298 yuan per night, and it's close to the Bund, totaling 894 yuan for 3 nights. 3. Dining costs: The price level of Shanghai's catering industry is very flexible, ranging from dozens to thousands or even tens of thousands of yuan per person. I chose the 'fly restaurant' with the highest cost-performance ratio, with a daily dining cost of 200 yuan, totaling 800 yuan for 4 days. 4. Transportation costs: Shanghai's subway and bus systems are very developed and can reach every place, especially since the subway has expanded across provinces. Therefore, traveling by subway in Shanghai is a very wise choice, as it is efficient, convenient, and economical. The subway travel cost for 4 days and 3 nights in Shanghai is 190 yuan, plus 170 yuan for taxis to some places, totaling 360 yuan in transportation fees. The total cost for a 4-day, 3-night deep exploration of Shanghai is 652 yuan + 894 yuan + 800 yuan + 360 yuan = 2706 yuan. See, isn't it as high as you thought?