When people think of Shanghai, they often picture towering skyscrapers, but there are several citywalk routes that offer a more laid-back and charming experience. Here are some highly recommended routes that are perfect for exploring with friends visiting Shanghai:

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Route 1: Shamel Building (沙美大楼) ➡️ Shanghai Post Museum (上海邮政博物馆) ➡️ Zhapu Road Bridge (乍浦路桥) ➡️ Former New Bund Chapel (原新天安堂) ➡️ Suzhou Creek (苏州河) ➡️ Waibaidu Bridge (外白渡桥) ➡️ The Bund’s Historic Buildings (外滩万国建筑) ➡️ Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (南京路步行街)
🌅 Scenic Highlights: Admire the old Western-style houses of Shanghai, visit themed museums, enjoy the scenic views along Suzhou Creek, stop by European-style churches, feel the breeze from the Huangpu River, and witness the Bund’s iconic lighting ceremony.

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Route 2: Xujiahui Park (徐家汇公园) ➡️ Hengshan Road (衡山路) ➡️ Wanping Road (宛平路) ➡️ Soong Ching Ling’s Former Residence (宋庆龄故居) ➡️ Wukang Mansion (武康大楼) ➡️ Wukang Road (武康路) ➡️ Hunan Road (湖南路) ➡️ Fuxing Road (复兴路) ➡️ Anfu Road (安福路) ➡️ Yongfu Road (永福路)
🌅 Scenic Highlights: Experience the daily life of locals in the park, enjoy the chic atmosphere on Hengshan Road, stroll under the plane trees along the streets, explore Soong Ching Ling’s Former Residence, take photos at Wukang Mansion, and enjoy old Western-style houses and trendy cafes along Wukang and Anfu Roads.

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Route 3: Shanghai Jiao Tong University (交通大学) ➡️ Fahua Zhen Road (法华镇路) ➡️ Xianghua Bridge Road (香花桥路) ➡️ Xinhua Road (新华路) ➡️ Panyu Road (番禹路) ➡️ Columbia Circle (上生新所)
🌅 Scenic Highlights: Explore the Columbia Road area in the western suburbs, where you can see various Western-style houses by architect Laszlo Hudec. Must-visit spots include the Columbia Country Club, Tsutaya Books, and Sun Ke Villa.

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Route 4: Yuyuan Road (愚园路) ➡️ Fenggang Road (凤冈路) ➡️ Xuanhua Road (宣化路) ➡️ Anxi Road (安西路) ➡️ Wuyi Road (武夷路) ➡️ Dingxi Road (定西路)
🌅 Scenic Highlights: Experience a historic cultural neighborhood with a hundred-year history, explore vintage shops, and enjoy various food spots, cafes, and bars. The streets lined with plane trees create a romantic and leisurely atmosphere for walking and exploring.

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