Trip Moments Recommendations
Modern Shopping in Ming Dynasty Pavilions
Yu Garden 豫园
Address：
279 Yu Yuan Lao Jie, 四牌楼 Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200000
Highlights：
A Garden featuring Ming dynasty pavilions 🏯, beautiful ponds ⛲️and several bridges 🌁.
The exteriors are all refurbished so they looks exquisite yet in the tastes of the periodic structure.
You will find Starbucks house in a Palace-like building, your favorite Pandora store and many local souvenir and even high quality textiles shops in this street.
A must visit when in Shanghai, where you can take your touristy photographs with an ancient Chinese backdrop, yet indulge in our modern shopping and dining all in one place!
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Indulge in the Amazing Shanghai Bund!
SHANGHAI- The Bund
Be wowed by the fusion of the Colonial buildings and amazing modern Skyscrapers!
The Skyscrapers:
The famous Oriental Pearl TV Tower 东方明珠电视塔
-a 468meters tall building that is hard to miss
The Shanghai Tower 上海中心大厦
-632 meters tall Mega Skyscraper with observation decks
Jin Mao Tower 金茂大厦
-88 Story High Skyscraper
Shanghai World Financial Center 上海环球金融中心
-101 story tall scraper ! This is one of the world’s tallest Skyscraper! The views are just amazing up there!
On the opposite side of the bund are clustered with many colonial buildings that are either Banks, Government buildings or highly rated Restaurants with amazing view of the bund!
Foodies🍽️🥢: Don’t forget to dine in on the famous dishes here；The Shanghai Dumplings 小笼包🥟，Mala Hotpot 火锅 and (when in season) Hairy Crabs 大闸蟹🦀
enjoy the compilation of photographs I took during my visit!
ℹ️Tip: Hope on the Bund cruise in the evening to be fully immersed in the skyline and light display!
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Zhou Li Lao Ya Fen Si Tang
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My wife and I were in Shanghai China for a holiday. During one of the days there, before proceeding to the next place of interest in Shanghai, we went to get our lunch. We came across this stall called 妯娌老鸭粉丝汤 Zhou Li Lao Ya Fen Shi Tang. It has a simple yet nice setup. We went in to try.
The specialty of the stall is of course its duck vermicelli. The vermicelli was served in a bowl of soup along with ingredients like duck blood and toufu. I don't eat duck blood and toufu and I ordered a bowl for my wife. I asked my wife how was the taste and she said its yummy.
I myself ordered a bowl of rice with chicken slices. It was quite nice too.
Da Shu Tian Lao Ling E Chengdu Hotpot
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My wife and I were strolling along the streets in Shanghai during a vacation there when we started to feel hungry. Thus, we went to search for a restaurant to fill our stomach. We came across this restaurant with huge neon signs. The name of the restaurant is Da Shu Tian Lao Ling E Chengdu Hotpot (大蜀天老灵额). We were attracted by it and without hesitation, we went in.
Da Shu Tian Lao Ling E Chengdu Hotpot (大蜀天老灵额）is a restaurant selling Shanghai and Chengdu food. We ordered some noodles, pig trotters, mala gang etc. They were all so delicious!
Address: China, 688弄1号CN 上海市 静安区 共和新路 688 邮政编码: 200071
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhabei
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We needed a place to stay after my wife completed her studies in Shanghai. When we were in Singapore, we have searched and booked Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhabei to stay for a few nights.
Holiday Inn Express is chain of hotels under IHG group. They have a reputable name. Thus, we knew we will not be disappointed when we booked a hotel under their name.
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Zhabei is located near a train station. Thus, it was convenient for us to travel around. There are a few nice restaurants and therefore we are not scared that we will go hungry. We love our room as it was clean and neat
Address: China, Shanghai, 闸北区中兴路1738号 邮政编码: 200070
Lao Shang Hai Hun Tun Pu 老上海馄饨铺
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I came over to Shanghai to find my wife as she was studying for a course there. We intend to travel there for awhile before going over to her hometown. When I reached there, she was at school studying. Thus, I was all alone. I was hungry and thus went to outside of hotel to find some food to eat.
As I was walking along the streets, I was attracted by a big signboard saying 老上海馄饨铺 (Lao Shang Hai Hun Tun Pu). This restaurant is selling won ton. Thus, without hesitation, I went in.
The stall sell two categories of won ton, namely big and small. For each category, there are different kinds of fillings. I went ahead and ordered one bowl. It was so yummy. Seeing the photos is making me drool now.
Peace Restaurant - Shanghai, China
After walking around the bars and modern streets of Shanghai, it's time to relax and unwind in an institution with live music. Every day, at 19:30, a live jazz orchestra plays in the restaurant of the Peace Hotel, a distinctive feature of which is the age of the musicians - on average, it is 77 years old. Some of the musicians first played together in 1947. Chinese old men "tear the hall" with their jazz improvisations and mind-blowing solos on trumpets and saxophones.
Once having visited such a performance, each of us will stop complaining about age, joint pain and similar excuses that prevent us from living a full life.
Address: Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Huangpu district.
Address in Chinese: 黄浦区南京东路20号, 近中山东一路.
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Shanghai Postal Museum
Shanghai Postal Museum is located in the building of the former Central Post Office of the city. The building is very beautiful, it is made with elements of European and ancient Roman style.
Every visitor will have an opportunity to learn new information about the history of the post in China, and will also see a huge variety of exhibits.
There is an amazing garden on the roof.
The museum is open to the public on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00. The museum is closed on national holidays. The entrance is free.
Address: 395 Tiantong Lu, near Sichuan Bei Lu, Hongkuo district.
Address in Chinese: 虹口区天潼路395号, 近四川北路.
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Shanghai Animation Museum
In this wonderful museum, the visitor will see a huge number of wax figures of cartoon characters. Here you can learn a lot of new information about Western and Chinese animation. It is best to visit the exhibition with children.
3D cinema is available to tourists on the third floor of the building. A professional team of animators will work with children. At the Shanghai Animation Museum, visitors will see an exhibition dedicated to the first cartoons with sound and modern Hollywood masterpieces.
Address: 69 Zhangjiang Lu, near Guoshoujing Lu, Pudong.
Address in Chinese: 浦东张江路69号, 近郭守敬路.
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Beautiful temple with serene atmosphere
Address: No. 170, Anyuan Road, Putuo District
The temple was built between 1911 and 1918 in the style of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), with symmetrical halls and courtyards, upturned eaves, and bright saffron yellow walls, making it readily identifiable.
Inside, the centerpiece is a 1.9-meter-high white jade Buddha, which was installed after a monk brought it from Burma to Zhejiang Province in 1882. This seated Buddha, encrusted with jewels, is said to weigh about one thousand kilograms.
You can visit this temple every day from 8am to 16:30 pm.
Take Metro Line 13 and get off at Jiangning Road Station. Leave from exit 4 and then walk southward for about five minutes to the temple.
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Modern museum with well-curated exhibits
Address: 685 Changjiang W Rd, Baoshan, Shanghai, China, 200441
This elegant museum, opened in 1996, features eleven state-of-the-art galleries housing China’s international-standard exhibits of bronzes, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jade and Ming and Qing dynasty furniture.
It's a perfect place for adults and children to spend their weekend. Here you can get an overview of how glass is produced in nature and the history of glass making by humans. Glass art from all over the world is on display in a number of galleries. All descriptions of the exhibits are in both Chinese and English. You need to buy tickets at the entrance. There is also a theatre next to the main building for kids to have fun and a shop which sells all kinds of glass products.
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📸 Most Popular Old Street in Shanghai
Shanghai Chenghuanmiao, or Shanghai Old City God Temple, is one of the most popular scenic and shopping area for travelers.
Chenghuangmiao is a famous Taosim temple in Shanghai area, is the must-see attraction when traveling in Shanghai highly recommended by local people.
What to eat? Shanghai Cheng Huang Miao is also famous as a food street in Shanghai. There are lots of famous Shanghai local snacks can be found in Chenghuangmiao Old Street. The special dim sum, the vegetable Chinese bun, the Babao rice meal, and the Nanxiang Chinese bun, all of these can be found in the old street.
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🎈The Most Fun Spot in Shanghai!!
Everyone loves chocolate! M&M Shanghai has all the colorful M&M fun for all of us, like the iconic chocolate candies and merchandise including apparel, chocolate candy dispensers, home goods and many choices of souvenirs.😍
M&M Shanghai is also the most technologically advanced in the world. It’s one of the first store to offer mobile payment from any location inside the building. Me and my families spent four digit in this shop for our kids but we’re not regret to do so. If you’re travelling with kids, you must visit here. 🥳🥳
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Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai
Address: 231 Nanjing Rd (W), People's Square, Huangpu, Shanghai, China, 200003.
Highlights: The Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai is situated in a modern, elegant 3-story building. There are plenty of ancient works, especially the Chinese painting by Tang Bo Hu. Lucky to have a very knowledgeable young volunteer giving the background explanation to fully appreciate the beauty. Besides, all signs are translated into English, so do not worry even if you could not understand Mandarin! You will definitely learn a lot about Chinese ancient paintings and sculptures here.😬
You can also walk on to the open area on the roof top. Quiet with a nice view of the greens. Located in the very crowded people's park, yet it enjoys the tranquility. 🥰
Opening hours: 9am to 5pm daily, closed on Monday
Admission fee: CNY80
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Shanghai Natural History Museum
Address: Jing'an Sculpture Park, Jing'an District, China, 200041.
Highlights: The Shanghai Natural History Museum is one of the biggest natural history museums in China. It is constructed in the shape of a green spiral shell. It is famous for its technologically advanced and environmentally friendly construction.
This museum serves as an essential platform for popular science education and cultural exchange. It consists of a total of five floors. I would recommend you to start at the top floor and walk their way down to the last floor underground. The River of Life is located on L1, where people can participate in a party of prehistoric and current creatures, and meet the biggest mammal in the world – the blue whale. 😬
Opening hours: 9am to 5.15pm daily, closed on Monday
Admission fee: CNY30 for adults, CNY12 for child
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🥰10 Best Cafes in Shanghai
These are the best cafes you can’t miss in Shanghai! Take a slow walk and enjoy the great coffee with your loved ones.
💌 Café del Volcán (80 Yong Kang Lu)
💌 Seesaw Coffee (433 Yuyuan Rd)
💌 1984 Book Store (11 Hu Nan Lu)
💌 Baker & Spice (195 Anfu Rd)
💌 Wagas (Huaihai Rd (M), 381)
💌 Citizen Café & Bar (222 Jinxian Rd)
💌 Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Coffee Shop (Shiji Blvd, 2000)
💌 Mojo Cafe (505 Nanjing Rd)
💌 Seesaw Coffee (1601 Nanjing Rd (W))
💌 Antique Garden (44 Sinan Rd)
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GongQing Park
Address: 2000 Jungong Rd, Yangpu District, China, 201208.
Highlights: Gongqing Forest Park is the second largest park in the city of Shanghai. The north garden is known for its botanic scenes. There are hills, lawns, lakes, streams, woods and bamboo groves, forming an area of natural serenity, full of idyllic charm and appeal. You can also rent a boat and enjoy the view from the lake. 🤩
Meanwhile the South Garden is a theme park monument to bamboo culture and has created lovely bamboo scenery in the southern aspect of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. 😁
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HePing Park
Address: 1131 Dalian Rd, Hongkou District, China, 200086.
Highlights: The HePing Park is a well-designed park with ponds, small meadows and an ancient town pavilion. I have been here on a sunny Sunday and it wasn't too crowded. 😁
There are various trails that are good for walks and jogging surrounding the pond. There are also a wide variety of trees and plants, and you can take a forest bath in the city with a good value. The area is quite large, and there are children's amusement parks and zoos. It will be great for a family day here! 😄
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1933 Old Millfun in Shanghai
Address: 10 Shajing Rd, Hongkou District, Shanghai, China, 200086.
Highlights: This 1933 Old Millfun was ahead of it's time when it was built, and still impresses to this day. I would recommend going there during the week, because weekends are full of citizens and it's hard to get a nice photo without a lot of people on the background. 🤩
That being said, this is a great place if you're interested in photography or architecture. You will also find some cafes, small shops and office spaces. Recommended for people who are in Shanghai for a short time or if you live here and want to explore the city a little more. 😬
Opening hours: 9am to 10pm daily
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Shanghai International Port Terminal
Address: 500 Dongdaming Rd, Hongkou District, Shanghai, China, 200086.
Highlights: The Shanghai International Port Terminal is beautiful and worth seeing in Shanghai. There is an adventure Park nearby which has different activities for kids and adults. It will take around half a day to cover everything. The port turns more beautiful in the evening with all the lights on. It gives a spectacular view of the bund. You can also board a cruise of the river through Shanghai here, which is especially beautiful at night.🥰
There is also a public accessible roof garden. It's a nice place to quietly enjoy the river scene with backdrop of Pudong skyscrapers. 🤩
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China Merchants Bank Shanghai Tower
Address: China, Shang Hai Shi, Pu Dong Xin Qu, Pu Dong Road.
Highlights: China Merchants Bank Shanghai Tower is located at an important position in the financial center business district of Pudong Lujiazui. It is also just beside the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
This tower is for China Merchants Bank to meet the needs of its modern office, while forming a superior indoor and outdoor environment, creating a new headquarters building that showcases its corporate image. China Merchants Bank Shanghai Tower will occupy a place among the many buildings in the Pudong Financial Center District and will become one of the new landmarks in Shanghai. 😁
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Oriental Pearl Tv Tower
Address: 1 Shiji Blvd, Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai, China, 200120.
Highlights: The Oriental Pearl TV Tower is located in Pudong New Area by the side of Huangpu River, it is the perfect location to view Shangai city from all different angles and perspectives. The design of this building is unique and outstanding, making it looks very attractive from anywhere.😊
Oriental Pearl Tower has more than ten observatory levels; the highest one is at 351 meters; there is a revolving restaurant occupying at 267 meters. Other facilities and attractions are Museum, shops, a hotel, and futuristic of science attraction.😬
Don't forget to test your bravery level by standing on the glass floor at observatory platform. 🤪
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Lujiazui Central Green Space
Address: China, Shanghai, Pudong, Lujiazui E Road, 200086.
Highlights: The Lujiazui Central Green Space is at the center of Lujiazui which is the financial center of China. It is surrounded by high rise banking and insurance buildings. It was nice to find this park in the middle of the concrete land and be able to take a leisure walk. You can escape from the hustle and bustle of Lujiazui and enjoy a peaceful moment.😌
The sidewalk is wide, clean and well maintained. There is a department store nearby and it is convenient to eat. 😬
Opening hours: 5am to 10pm daily
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Shanghai Tower
Address: China, Shanghai, Pudong, Lujiazui, Yin Cheng Road 501, 200120.
Highlights: The Shanghai Tower is gorgeous from a distance and even more so a ground level looking up. There is an introduction to the tower on the lower level after going through the admission area - don't rush it, there is a lot of information to appreciate and you'll be glad to learn some of it. The elevator ride to the observation deck is super fast.
The observation deck is huge - it is a complete 360 degree view of the city with enormous, crystal clear windows and a fresh interior design. You can looking down on some of the other super-tall buildings nearby and trying to see people cars on the ground below. The view is incredible. 🤩
Opening hours: 8.30am to 9.30pm daily
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Futuristic oniric world in this museum
A futuristic multimedia museum, by Japanese digital art collective teamLab. Inside, it's a fantasy world spread across many rooms, with changing and interactive projections creating a wandering journey.
Through the several rooms one can't stop to wonder about the colors, shapes, sounds and images reflected on the walls, floor and ceiling and immerse into this ecclectic universe.
Its location is on the Huanpu West riverside, next to the Power Station of Art
🏠teamLab Borderless
📍 100 Huayuan Gang Lu, near Bansongyuan Lu, Huangpu District, Shanghai
🕘Tue-Fri, 10.30am-6pm
Sat-Sun, 10.30am-8pm
🎟Ticket price: 249
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Spanish resto at the B1 of Kerry Center
Located in the B1 level of Jing'an Kerry Center, Pintxos offers a wide range of Spanish food, ranging from the popular tapas - tortilla, patatas bravas, garlic shrimps - all good for sharing - to heavier main courses such as Seafood Paella or Black Squid Ink Paella.
The ambiance is what one can expect from its shopping mall location, mostly office groups taking advantage of the lunch deal or an early dinner after working hours.
The wine selection is short with just a couple different choices of red or white wine.
They compensate that with a slightly more extended cocktails list with classics such as mojito, margarita, cosmopolitan and sangria and also mocktails that seem to be very popular among diners.
Desserts such as Churros or "Torrijas" are a sweet end for the occasion.
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Spanish Japanese fusion in Shanghai
Really interesting concept restaurant mixing Spanish tapas with Japanese flavors
The place is small and with a huge U-shaped bar in the middle that invites to casually dine at the bar counter.
You will be happy to do so, as you can see the bustle and hustle of bartenders and service getting dishes from the kitchen pass and coming your way as well as preparing cocktail and other drinks to accompany the food
Some of the highlights here are: Grilled Octopus, Tortilla de patatas, Seafood Paella, Grilled Miso Eggplant, Crab Txangurro and the Croquetas
Order some of their signature cocktails - with weird Japanese ingredients like katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) - if you are into daring, bold flavors
🏠Sakaba Malabar
📍 Wuding Road 1081
💰Avg price 450¥
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Steaks to die for in Shanghai 🥩
RAW Eatery and Wood Grill is a restaurant with few tables known specially for their Dry Aged Beef Steaks
They have several choice from Tenderloin, Ribeye, Bavette and upon ordering they will present the steak raw to the table and later they will bring it cooked.
Starters are also really good: ranging from more beef stuff like the Raw Beef Tartare to subtle flavor dishes like the Truffle Rougie Foie Gras or the Tomato Burrata
Another highlight to try is their Lobster Rice, they call it Arroz de Bogavante, paying tribute to the Spanish origin of the chef-patron, and that is precisely what we find here.
A Latino “asador” style restaurant serving superb steaks in the heart of Shanghai
🏠RAW Eatery & Wood Grill
📍 Yanping Rd 98, Jing’an District, Shanghai
💰 Avg Price 600¥
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Spanish food in a nice little patio - Julu Rd
Mustache is a Spanish restaurant with classic dishes and a small selection of steaks and seafood mostly skewing towards local taste.
The big patio at the front is one of the highlights during warmer months. Inside the restaurant is divided in two parts with enough capacity for over 80 guests and a private dining room perfect for special big group celebrations.
The menu draws inspiration mostly from Spanish cuisine, ranging from classics like tortilla, croquetas and paella to mains such as grilled Australian beef, lamb chops or roasted piglet.
Drinks see some classic cocktails such as Sangria, Old Fashioned, Martini or Cosmopolitan and a selection of wines with affordable prices.
🏠Mustache
📍Julu Road 768, Jing’an District, Shanghai
💰 Avg price 200rmb per person
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A great place to stroll 🚶
Pudong Binjiang Avenue stretches around 2.5km along Huangpu River, offering an excellent view of the Bund.
You can walk, run or cycle uninterrupted along the promenade. A nice walk with good view of the river and the Bund. Locals can be seen with kids flying kites or simply relax and enjoy at one of the many cafes along the waterfront.
If you come here in the late afternoon, you can see the beautiful sunset too. This is definitely a get-away from the crowded Shanghai centre and enjoy the flowers and green grass here. The park is very well maintained too. Will definitely recommend this for a visit.
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