Spend one day around Suzhou Creek and another among the West Bund’s art venues and river paths.
2 daysBalanced4 stops
Art-walk theme photograph: paintings and sculptures in a white galleryPhoto Unsplash · Unsplash License (cropped for display)
Along the way4 stops
01Suzhou Creek paths
02M50 art district
03West Bund art venues
04Xuhui riverside
01
Day 1
Suzhou Creek paths → M50 art district
01
Suzhou Creek paths
Allow about 90 min
Choose an open stretch of the creek to see bridges, former warehouses and everyday city life.
Getting thereStart along the creek near Moganshan Road and follow open public paths.
Before you goSome sections may require detours; follow the signs.
02
M50 art district
Allow about 120 min
Turn into the art district on Moganshan Road and explore open galleries and studios.
Getting thereWalk from the nearby creek to 50 Moganshan Road.
Before you goGallery days vary; check the exhibitions you want to see before visiting.
02
Day 2
West Bund art venues → Xuhui riverside
01
West Bund art venues
Allow about 150 min
Choose one museum as the focus of your day and give its exhibitions a full morning or afternoon.
Getting therePlan your metro journey around your chosen venue; the district’s museums are spread out.
Before you goCheck exhibitions, closing days and booking requirements; venues have separate tickets.
02
Xuhui riverside
Allow about 60 min
After your exhibition, walk by the river and find a place to sit before heading back.
Getting thereWalk from your venue to a nearby open section of the riverside.
Before you goAdjust your outdoor time to the weather.
This is a suggested itinerary; adjust visit lengths to your energy. Confirm opening, booking and transport arrangements with official providers before travelling.
