Shanghai! Where Trends Meet!

5-Day Shanghai Deep Dive: Encounter the Charm of the City I. Pre-trip Preparations 1. Documents: Have your ID card and other necessary documents ready (such as a student ID or senior citizen card for discount tickets). 2. Clothing: Choose appropriate clothing based on the season. Shanghai summers are hot, so take precautions against the sun. Winters are damp and cold, so pack thick cotton clothes. 3. Personal Care: toiletries, skincare products, cosmetics, sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrella or raincoat. 4. Electronic Devices: Mobile phone, camera, power bank, charger, headphones. 5. Medicine: Cold medicine, antipyretics, gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine, bandages and other commonly used medicines. 6. Accommodation: It is recommended to choose hotels or homestays near Nanjing Road, Lujiazui, Jing'an Temple or Tianzifang for convenient transportation and complete supporting facilities. 7. Transportation: Download the "Metro Daduhui" APP for easy subway rides; you can also prepare some cash for buses or taxis. II. Itinerary Day 1: Wukang Building - Anfu Road - Jing'an Temple - West Nanjing Road Morning: Go to Wukang Building, a French Renaissance-style building built in 1924. It is one of Shanghai's iconic buildings. You can take photos here and feel the historical charm. Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near Wukang Road. Lao Mai Coffee is recommended, where you can not only taste delicious food, but also experience Shanghai's exquisiteness and style. Afternoon: Stroll to Anfu Road, where many online celebrity shops and buyer shops gather, full of trendy vibes. You can enjoy shopping and feel the trendy culture. Then go to Jing'an Temple to visit this historic Buddhist temple and feel the strong religious atmosphere. Evening: Enjoy dinner in the West Nanjing Road business district, where there are many restaurants to choose from. After dinner, you can stroll around the shopping malls and feel the prosperity of Shanghai. Day 2: Lujiazui - Oriental Pearl Tower - Huangpu River Night Cruise Morning: Come to Lujiazui and check in at the "Three-Piece Suit" - Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower. You can choose to climb one of the high-rise buildings and overlook the panoramic view of Shanghai. Noon: Have lunch at Grand Gateway 66 or ifc mall near Lujiazui, where there are international cuisines and various restaurants. Afternoon: Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai's landmark building. You can experience the 259m transparent skywalk and visit the Shanghai City History Development Exhibition Hall to learn about Shanghai's historical changes. Evening: Take a Huangpu River sightseeing cruise to admire the bright night view on both sides and feel the unique charm of Shanghai. Day 3: Yu Garden - City God Temple - The Bund Morning: Visit Yu Garden, a classical Jiangnan garden with a history of more than 450 years. The pavilions in the garden are scattered, the rocks are rugged, and the trees are verdant, making it very ornamental. Noon: Taste Shanghai's special snacks at the City God Temple, such as Nanxiang Steamed Buns, the special dim sum of Green Wave Gallery, and the vegetarian buns of Songyuelou. Afternoon: Stroll around the City God Temple business district and buy some Shanghai souvenirs. Then go to the Bund to admire the architecture of the Bund and feel the blend of history and modernity. Evening: Enjoy the night view of the Bund. The Bund at night is brightly lit, which complements the modern skyscrapers of Lujiazui and is very beautiful. Day 4: Shanghai Museum - Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Morning: Visit the Shanghai Museum. The museum has a rich collection, covering cultural relics from various historical periods, and you can learn more about China's history and culture. Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near the museum and taste Shanghai cuisine. Afternoon: Go to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, one of Shanghai's bustling commercial streets. You can shop, taste food, and take a ride on the "Dangdang Car" to feel the taste of old Shanghai. Day 5: Tianzifang - Sinan Mansions - Return trip Morning: Come to Tianzifang, which is converted from Shanghai's unique Shikumen buildings. There are many specialty shops, restaurants and bars. You can stroll around and experience the style of old Shanghai. Noon: Have lunch in or near Tianzifang. There are many choices, including Western food, Chinese food, and dessert shops. Afternoon: Go to Sinan Mansions, where there are many historical buildings and former residences of celebrities. You can stroll through it and feel the strong historical and cultural atmosphere. Then, according to the return time, prepare for the return trip. III. Food Recommendations 1. Pan-fried buns: The outer skin is crispy, the meat filling is juicy, and the soup overflows with one bite. Recommended store: Xiao Yang's Fried Dumplings. 2. Rib Rice Cakes: It has the rich aroma of ribs and the soft, glutinous and crispy rice cakes, which is very delicious. Recommended store: Fresh Fried Ribs and Rice Cakes. 3. Scallion Oil Noodles with Dried Shrimps: The scallion fragrance is strong, the noodles are strong, simple but delicious. Many old Shanghai noodle restaurants can taste it. 4. Green Dumpling: A traditional snack in the Jiangnan area, made with wormwood juice and glutinous rice flour. The fillings include red bean paste, dried meat floss and salted egg yolk, and other flavors. Recommended store: Shen Da Cheng. 5. Crab Shell Cake: Named because of its crab shell shape, the outer skin is crispy, and the filling is sweet and salty. The sweet one is generally rose filling, and the salty one is mostly scallion oil filling. Many street snack shops sell it.