Enjoying Shanghai Without Much Walking

Shanghai is a walkable city, but in Lujiazui, you can minimize outdoor travel by utilizing subways, indoor malls, and elevators. The East Hall of the Shanghai Museum and the Pudong Art Museum allow you to spend a lot of time in one building, while the Shanghai Tower and Oriental Pearl Tower connect the observation deck with high-speed elevators. The circular pedestrian overpass and IFC Mall and Chengda Square help reduce the burden of crossing the road and taking breaks.

We’ve gathered eight actual locations in Pudong, including the aquarium, but not all are guaranteed to be fully accessible. Elevator maintenance, long waits, and security checks might add to your fatigue, so check the availability of wheelchair/stroller services and seating arrangements on the day of your visit. I've designed this low-walking itinerary to focus on solving attractions, meals, and resting in one area, allowing you to pick only one observation facility.

A low-walking itinerary focuses not on increasing the number of places but on securing spots to sit, restrooms, and meal times between travels. Just one museum, observation facility, and one indoor mall can make for a sufficient core plan for the day. Start from Lujiazui Station, utilize the pedestrian overpass and connected malls, but choose between the aquarium or art museum according to your stamina without forcing a trip to the riverside.

Just because there's an elevator doesn't mean every segment connects without stairs. Detours may be necessary due to inspections or event controls, so inquire about accessibility services in advance, and confirm the rental of assistive devices and strollers. Rush hours can make stations and overpasses crowded, so it's better to start late in the morning or finish before evening rush hour. Saving your taxi pick-up/drop-off point can help you safely shorten the itinerary when you feel unexpectedly tired.