Shanghai honeymoon 5-day route: Day 1 — Check in near 外滩 + sunset + candlelight dinner. Day 2 — 外滩 deep tour + photos. Day 3 — 东方明珠 + 豫园 chartered car day. Day 4 — Xiaolongbao tasting + 陆家嘴 shopping. Day 5 — Hotel breakfast + airport.
Choosing the hotel matters more than choosing attractions. Honeymoon picks: ① Ocean/view room near 外滩 (1000-2000 RMB/night); ② Design hotel in 陆家嘴 (1500-2500 RMB/night); ③ Boutique guesthouse in 法租界 (800-1500 RMB/night). Note "honeymoon" when booking — most hotels throw in a cake or room upgrade.
Money tips: ① Avoid Saturday check-ins — Fri-Sun rates are 1.5x Sun-Thu; ② Use credit cards for hotel discounts; ③ Buy 外滩 tickets on the official WeChat for discounts; ④ For Xiaolongbao, hit local spots over tourist traps — half the price, twice the flavor; ⑤ Budget reference: 5 days/4 nights ~3000-7000 RMB/person including flights.