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Best Things to Do in Shanghai, solo trip
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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Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can ski four difficulty slopes, join paid lessons, sample thrill rides, and unwind in cafés; lockers, phone charging, and clear signage make an independent day smooth and engaging.
Recommended visit duration: 4-6 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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Huangpu River is 88% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can roam the Bund and greenways, hop ¥2 ferries, or join a 50-min cruise; walks are safe, lit, and photographable, so spending a relaxed hour or two is easy and cheap.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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World Expo Museum is 88% Solo-Friendly
English captions and self-guided audio allow a solo traveler to explore Expo history independently, and the library, cafés, and safe riverside setting fill a flexible half-day visit.
Recommended visit duration: 4–6 hours
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People's Square is 88% Solo-Friendly
Solo visitors can spend hours in free Shanghai Museum, Urban Planning Center, library and skyline walks in one transit hub; clear signs and simple layouts make independent touring easy despite weekend crowds.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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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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China Art Museum is 88% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can wander large free galleries, join optional ¥20 4D shows, and easily use English signage and elevators; long opening hours and quiet spaces suit flexible solo pacing.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Fuxing Park is 87% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can join free morning tai chi, photograph French-style gardens, and safely people-watch from many benches; no special gear needed, easy subway access.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Shanghai World Financial Center is 87% Solo-Friendly
The observation decks give dramatic city photos, English signs ease navigation, and queues are manageable solo; only high ticket price and crowd peaks slightly lessen appeal.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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