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How to Spend Your First Day in Shanghai? (Tested by Real People) Planning a day in Shanghai with your family can be overwhelming, but after careful consideration, I’ve mapped out the perfect one-day tour of the city. Get ready to walk 17,000 steps! Breakfast: Hu Xi Lao Nongtang Noodle Shop (沪西老弄堂面馆, Dingxi Road Branch) Why it’s recommended: This is the main branch of Hu Xi Lao Nongtang Noodle Shop, known for its delicious food and great service. It opens at 10 AM. After breakfast, head dow ...

A One-Day Trip to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town! 🌸 Perfect for a Relaxing Getaway! 🌿 This place has it all—everything you could ask for. We drove there 🚗, and while the scenic area is free to enter, three specific gardens require a fee. We bought a scratch card for 50 yuan and won back 50, so it was like playing for free! 🎉 You can also take the subway 🚇 to get there. Route: Morning: Arrived at 12 PM. Walked from the Visitor Center and found a restaurant called “Yushui Home” (渔水之家) on Meituan. It ...

One-day trip to Hangzhou: The Most Instagrammable Spots that Got My Friends Asking Non-stop 🥳📸 Hangzhou truly deserves the title of the top city in Jiangnan. The misty rain makes Jiangnan as beautiful as a fairyland 🌧️🏞️. Play Strategy (Travel Guide) 📍 [Hangzhou Botanical Garden (杭州植物园)]: The spot is at the Han Meilin Art Museum 🖼️. Navigate to the south gate of Hangzhou Botanical Garden, and you’ll reach it within a few minutes 🚶‍♀️🌿. [Yunqi Bamboo Path (云栖竹径)]: The bamboo path on ...

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: 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 Ro ...

Where Do Locals Eat in Shanghai When They Don’t Want to Cook? (Average Price: 50 RMB) 🍜🥳 Disclaimer: Taste is subjective, so these recommendations are based solely on my personal preferences. Please be kind if you disagree! Chain Restaurants: 1️⃣ Feizhi Milan Mixian (肥汁米兰米线):Their Zhajiang Mixian is unbeatable. Although many places try to imitate it, none have succeeded in my eyes. The noodles are chewy, and I always order it with bamboo fungus, baby cabbage, and fish balls. 2️⃣ Chengdu Ni Li ...

A Local’s Guide to Fun in Shanghai (Attractions Edition 2) 🏙️🥳 First off, a disclaimer: Everything listed here is based on my personal preferences for what’s fun and delicious. It’s all subjective, so if you disagree, no hard feelings! 😉 ❓ Are those popular attractions worth visiting? (Part 2) Shanghai Science and Technology Museum (上海科技馆): It might feel a bit childish for kids, but for a 30-year-old like me, it’s just right 😄. Despite visiting countless times during school trips, the museu ...

A Local’s Guide to Fun in Shanghai (Popular Attractions Edition) 🏙️ 🥳 First off, a disclaimer: Everything listed here is based on my personal preferences for what’s fun and delicious. It’s all subjective, so if you disagree, no hard feelings! 😉 ❓ Are those mainstream attractions worth visiting? The Bund 🌉: Definitely worth a visit. The cluster of foreign buildings is genuinely impressive. I often stroll there to enjoy the river view, especially when the weather is nice. The downside is that ...

Shanghai Yu Garden | A Journey Back to the Tang Dynasty in a Classical Jiangnan Garden 🏯 Leisurely stroll through the garden and you’ll frequently encounter foreign visitors exploring the area. The views are different by day and night: during the day, the garden is vibrant and full of life under the bright sunshine, while at night, it transforms into a grand and magnificent spectacle, illuminated by countless lights. Yu Garden (豫园) is renowned as a “city forest” and is a classical Jiangnan ga ...

Shanghai City Walk: What You Must Know About Yu Garden 🏯 Yu Garden (豫园) is located at 168 Fuyou Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, and is a renowned Jiangnan-style classical garden. Yu Garden was originally built during the Jiajing and Wanli reigns of the Ming Dynasty, with a history spanning over 400 years. The garden’s owner, Pan Yunduan, commissioned Zhang Nanyang, a famous garden designer of the Ming Dynasty, to meticulously design the garden, naming it “Yu Garden” to express the wish for ...

Yu Garden, the true emblem of Shanghai—finally figured out how to explore it! Yu Garden, as a symbol of Shanghai Yu Garden is truly a garden, but it’s more than just a “garden”! 📝 Today, I’m going to outline a travel guide for those visiting for the first time. The Yu Garden scenic area consists of Yu Garden Mall, Yu Garden, and the City God Temple. ✔️ 1. Yu Garden Mall is free to enter all day. It’s filled with shops, many of which are century-old establishments with a rich history. The ligh ...