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Samuel ThackerayUnited States

The sea you fell for is the dazzling Shanghai

The sea you fell for is the dazzling Shanghai 1. 📍Shanghai Come experience the prosperity of this magical city 2. 👋🏻Hello Shanghai 3. 📍Shanghai City Walk 4. 📸This moment "In Shanghai" 5. 📖City A from novels 6. 📍Shanghai|&🚦Wukang Road🚏 "One city, one building, one road, one history" 7. "The most Shanghai atmosphere lies beneath plane trees, nothing more romantic than Wukang Road" 8. 📍Shanghai·Wukang Road "Entering Wukang Road, those who can't write poetry want to write, those who can't paint want to paint" 9. "Half of Shanghai's romance is on Wukang Road" 10.📍Shanghai·Anfu Road If a road had film memory🎞 11.📍Shanghai·The Bund🕌 "You must visit Shanghai and feel the evening breeze along Huangpu River" 12.📍Shanghai|Oriental Pearl Tower "The radiant pearl shining over Huangpu River" 13."Next stop, Lujiazui" 14. 📍Shanghai Lujiazui Trio Long-awaited|Appointment with the magic city|As promised 15. 📍Shanghai|City God Temple "The Great Tang Splendor" within Shanghai🌆 16. 📍Yu Garden|Classical garden Half worldly, half poetic🏡 Here's a Shanghai travel guide including preparation, attractions, food recommendations, accommodation suggestions and itinerary planning: Preparation - Documents: Bring ID card, student ID, etc. - Clothing: Prepare season-appropriate outfits, sun protection in summer, warmth in winter. - Daily necessities: Skincare, cosmetics, toiletries, umbrella/raincoat. - Electronics: Phone, camera, charger, power bank. - Medicine: Common medicines like cold medicine, stomach medicine, motion sickness pills. - Transportation: Download "Metro Metropolis" APP for subway QR code scanning. Attraction Recommendations - Historical & Cultural: - The Bund: Features 52 classical revival buildings with diverse styles, offering views of both sides of Huangpu River - international architecture by day, dazzling lights by night. - Yu Garden: Classical Jiangnan garden from Ming Dynasty with pavilions, rockeries and streams full of traditional charm. - Shanghai Museum: Large ancient Chinese art museum with nearly 1.02 million cultural relics including 140,000+ precious artifacts. - Modern Landmarks: - Oriental Pearl Tower: Iconic cultural landscape combining urban sightseeing, dining, shopping and entertainment. - Lujiazui Trio (Shanghai Tower, Jinmao Tower, World Financial Center): Representing Shanghai's modern skyscrapers with Huangpu River views. - Theme Parks: - Shanghai Disney Resort: Mainland China's first Disney theme park with seven themed zones for fairy tale fun. - Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park: Marine-themed park with ocean life exhibits and shows, great for families. - Artsy & Boutique: - Tianzifang: Converted Shikumen complex filled with artistic vibe, featuring unique shops, restaurants and bars. - Xintiandi: Blends Shikumen alleys with modern architecture/lifestyle, a fashion landmark with bars, restaurants and boutiques. Food Recommendations - Shengjianbao (Pan-fried buns): Crispy skin with juicy filling. Recommended: "Da Hu Chun" for crispy base and rich broth. - Xiaolongbao: Thin skin with rich soup. Crab roe xiaolongbao at "Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant" is authentic. - Pork chop with rice cakes: "Xian De Lai" version is beloved by old Shanghainese. - Local cuisine: Recommended dishes include crab roe rice at "Ren He Guan", eight-treasure chili sauce and squirrel-shaped mandarin fish at "Lv Bo Lang". - Desserts: "Red Ruby"'s cream squares with delicate texture; "Kaisiling"'s chestnut cake with rich flavor. Accommodation Suggestions - Near The Bund/Nanjing Road: Convenient location with many attractions/shopping/dining but higher prices, e.g. Waldorf Astoria Shanghai. - Pudong: Near Oriental Pearl/Disney with better value, e.g. Royalton Hotel Shanghai. - Near Jing'an Temple: Good transport with malls/food and quieter atmosphere, e.g. The St. Regis Shanghai. Itinerary Planning - 3-Day Trip: Day 1: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street→The Bund for commercial vibe, international architecture and river views/night lights. Day 2: Yu Garden→City God Temple→Xintiandi for classical gardens, local snacks and nightlife. Day 3: Shanghai Disney Resort for fun. - 5-Day Trip: Day 1: Tianzifang→Sinan Road for artsy vibe and old villas. Day 2: Nanjing Road→The Bund. Day 3: Oriental Pearl→Shanghai Ocean Aquarium/Shanghai Science Museum. Day 4: Shanghai Disney Resort. Day 5: Shanghai Museum→Jing'an Temple for history/culture and temple serenity.
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Posted: May 23, 2025
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