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Best Things to Do in Shanghai, solo trip
Shanghai Museum is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor enters free, uses English audio sets or volunteer tours, and explores at own pace; only heavy weekend crowds and ticket queues mildly hinder the experience.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Lujiazui is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can ride observation decks, photograph skyline from elevated walkways, enjoy safe late-night streets and subways, and easily dine alone, so suitability is very high.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Shanghai Astronomy Museum is 90% Solo-Friendly
The museum offers many English-labeled interactive displays, telescope slots, and workshops that a solo visitor can book on arrival, but its Lingang location means a long ride from central Shanghai.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
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Shanghai Maglev Train is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can easily buy a cheap ticket, enjoy the 430 km/h technology thrill, and finish the round trip in fifteen minutes; clear English signs, elevators and Wi-Fi keep the visit stress-free.
Recommended visit duration: 15-30 minutes
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US$ 7.02
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Top of Shanghai Observatory is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can ride the 55-second lift, take uninterrupted photos from the 118th-floor deck, explore the tech exhibits, and leave easily, so the venue suits independent plans.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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US$ 25.27
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Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is 90% Solo-Friendly
The pedestrian street is safe even late, offers endless shops, snacks and street shows for flexible solo roaming; only the relentless crowds and higher tourist prices may feel tiring.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Museum of Art Pudong is 90% Solo-Friendly
A single visitor can move at own pace through 13 halls, use the free English audio app, join public talks, and pay only ¥100–150, so the museum is very convenient and rewarding.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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US$ 11.23
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Shanghai Natural History Museum is 88% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can roam freely through 44,000-m² of exhibits, join AR treasure hunts and 4D films, and use English audio guides; crowding on weekends is the only notable drawback.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Yu Garden is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo guest can wander historic halls, photograph rockeries, sample tea and street food for little cost, and manage crowds independently, but peak hours get very congested.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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US$ 5.62
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Shanghai Wild Animal Park is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can move at own pace between bus safari and walking zones, enjoy photography and keeper talks, and the park offers maps, lockers and enough English signs to navigate independently.
Recommended visit duration: 0.5-1 day
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Live: Night tour of Shanghai Wild Animal Park – A fantastic journey only at night
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US$ 23.17