- Metro 1-Day Pass: ¥18 for unlimited rides (vs. ¥30+ for taxis per trip).
- Airport Transfer: Take Metro Line 2 to Pudong (¥7) instead of Maglev (¥50).
- Bike Sharing: Use HelloBike for short trips (¥3/30 mins).
Affordable Attractions**
Budget Eats**
- Breakfast: Congyou Bing (scallion pancake, ¥5) + soy milk (¥3).
- Lunch: Yang’s Fry Dumplings (¥15/4 pieces) or Xiaolongbao at local eateries (¥25).
- Dinner: Lengmian (cold noodles, ¥15) or food courts in malls (¥20-30).
Accommodation Tips**
- Hostels: Mingtown Etour Hostel (¥80/bed near The Bund).
- Budget Hotels: Hanting Hotel (¥150/night, metro access).
- Free Perks: Some hotels offer complimentary Disney shuttles.
Discount Tricks**
- City Pass: ¥200 for 3 attractions (vs. ¥350 separately).
- Student ID: 50% off at museums (e.g., Shanghai Museum).
- Happy Hours: Bars in Found 158 (¥20 drinks before 8PM).
Comparison Chart: Daily Budget Options
| Category |
Luxury (¥) |
Mid-Range (¥) |
Budget (¥) |
| Accommodation |
800+ |
300-500 |
80-150 |
| Food |
200+/meal |
50-100/meal |
15-30/meal |
| Transport |
Taxis (¥100+) |
Metro (¥18/day) |
Walking/Biking |
