When Shanghai attractions need reservations
Reservation rules vary by venue and date. Check the attraction's official notice shortly before visiting, especially for holidays, school breaks and special exhibitions.
Shanghai Museum at People's Square
Individual visitors normally enter without a reservation and should carry valid identification. The museum may require reservations during peak periods or for popular special exhibitions.
Yu Garden and the surrounding old city
Yu Garden is a distinct attraction inside the wider old-city area. Check the venue's current official notice before planning entry, and do not assume the surrounding commercial streets follow the same arrangements.
A safer planning order
Confirm the least flexible attraction first, then add open public areas such as the Bund or Wukang Road. Carry the valid identification required by the venue's current notice.