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The Bund

92%Couple-Friendly

The Bund is 92% Couple-Friendly

Couples find dusk strolls, skyline selfies, and nearby rooftop bars highly romantic; easy access and river lights create mood, though crowds may limit privacy.

Recommended visit duration: 1-3 hours

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✨Dusk stroll with colonial charm & glittering skyline

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Lujiazui

92%Couple-Friendly

Lujiazui is 92% Couple-Friendly

Couples get romantic Huangpu night cruise, skyline dinners in a revolving restaurant, and quiet bench views in parks, creating memorable shared moments, so the destination fits them excellently.

Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours

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✨Night cruise beneath Shanghai’s glowing skyline

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Shanghai Tower

92%Couple-Friendly

Shanghai Tower is 92% Couple-Friendly

Couples can share the sunset deck, lock a heart charm, dine on 68F or linger in the 52F cloud bookstore; minor crowding is the only real barrier to a romantic outing.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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Visiting the TALLEST Building in China – Shanghai Tower
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Visiting the TALLEST Building in China – Shanghai Tower
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Inside China's tallest skyscraper - Shanghai Tower【Shanghai,上海】
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Inside China's tallest skyscraper - Shanghai Tower【Shanghai,上海】
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Shanghai Tower - The Tallest Building in China and the Second Tallest in the World | Wonder of China
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✨Lock your love 632 m above Shanghai

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US$ 25.33
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Huangpu River

92%Couple-Friendly

Huangpu River is 92% Couple-Friendly

Couples can take the evening cruise from Shiliupu Wharf for skyline lights, capture photos at "two dragons" viewpoint, and linger on the riverwalk, creating a flexible, romantic 1–2-hour outing.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

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✨Moonlit cruise beneath Shanghai’s neon skyline

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Top of Shanghai Observatory

92%Couple-Friendly

Top of Shanghai Observatory is 92% Couple-Friendly

A couple can watch sunset lights together, fix a heart lock, mail a postcard, and relax over coffee at 119F, giving a romantic skyline memory with no major logistical burdens.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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✨Lock your love 550m above Shanghai

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US$ 25.27
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Yu Garden

90%Couple-Friendly

Yu Garden is 90% Couple-Friendly

Bridges, ponds and pavilions create romantic scenery, nearby teahouse offers quiet date spots, evening lights add ambience, yet heavy visitor flow limits seclusion.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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The Amazing Yu Garden - Shanghai | A Tour of Yuyuan Garden
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The Amazing Yu Garden - Shanghai | A Tour of Yuyuan Garden
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The Fabulous YU GARDEN SHANGHAI | Watch this before you go
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The Fabulous yu garden in Shanghai 🇨🇳
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Is Visiting Yu Garden in Shanghai REALLY Worth It?
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Is Visiting Yu Garden in Shanghai REALLY Worth It?
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What the Yu Garden Lantern Festival Looks Like! 🐇🌕
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✨Sip jasmine tea inside Ming-era garden pavilions

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Huangpu River Cruise(Shiliupu Pier)

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Huangpu River Cruise(Shiliupu Pier) is 90% Couple-Friendly

Evening sail with illuminated Bund and VIP top-deck seating creates romantic mood; trip is only 1–2 h and drink upgrades exist, making it a convenient date activity.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

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Shanghai Vlog Part 4: Huangpu River Cruise in Shanghai | The Kwan Channel
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Shanghai Night River Cruise with Buffet Dinner • Huangpu River cruise • China 中国上海黄浦江
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✨Romantic cruise under Shanghai’s glittering skyline

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Shanghai Greenhouse Garden

89%Couple-Friendly

Shanghai Greenhouse Garden is 89% Couple-Friendly

The lush rainforest hall, waterfall backdrops and planned night-garden lights create a romantic ambience, and wide walkways let pairs stroll hand in hand and take joint photos easily.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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✨Romantic strolls amid misty glass rainforest domes

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Shanghai Expo Culture Park

89%Couple-Friendly

Shanghai Expo Culture Park is 89% Couple-Friendly

Couples can share sunset views from Twin-Hills, dine on the French Pavilion rooftop, stroll cherry-blossom lanes, and enjoy quiet riverside lights; varied romantic settings justify a near-top score.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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✨Sunset skyline hike & riverside romance

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The Huangpu River Cruise

89%Couple-Friendly

The Huangpu River Cruise is 89% Couple-Friendly

Couples enjoy romantic skyline views on sunset or night sailings, can pay for quieter VIP upper deck seats with drinks, and have restrooms on board, making the cruise a classic date activity.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

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Shanghai Vlog Part 4: Huangpu River Cruise in Shanghai | The Kwan Channel
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Shanghai Vlog Part 4: Huangpu River Cruise in Shanghai | The Kwan Channel
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Shanghai Night River Cruise with Buffet Dinner • Huangpu River cruise • China 中国上海黄浦江
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Shanghai Night River Cruise with Buffet Dinner • Huangpu River cruise • China 中国上海黄浦江
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My Magical Huangpu River Cruise in Shanghai, China
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My Magical Huangpu River Cruise in Shanghai, China
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Shanghai Huangpu River Cruise 4K Night Tour|上海黄浦江夜遊
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Shanghai Huangpu River Cruise 4K Night Tour|上海黄浦江夜遊
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✨Glide under neon lights for an intimate river date

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US$ 12.67
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