Shanghai Diaries: A City of the Future That Still Smells of the Past

✨ Shanghai Diaries: A City of the Future That Still Smells of the Past ✨

This trip flew me to Shanghai, a city that feels like a hybrid between New York and Paris, but with a touch of ancient Chinese charm. Honestly, it’s absolutely fabulous!!

Getting There
✈️ From Thailand, the flight takes about 4-5 hours, arriving at Pudong International Airport
🚆 From the airport, take the Maglev Train (the world’s fastest magnetic train!) — 7 minutes to the city, super cool

Accommodation
🏨 Staying near The Bund is great! Right by the Huangpu River with iconic skyscraper views. The night lights are spectacular

Must-Visit Attractions
• The Bund (Waitan) 🌉: Walk along the river, enjoy the breeze, and admire the views of Shanghai Tower and Jin Mao Tower — so beautiful you want to stop time
• Yu Garden 🏯: A stunning ancient garden with a dragon wall and incredible carvings
• Nanjing Road 🛍️: A must for shoppers! A world-class shopping street with neon lights flashing all along the road
• Shanghai Disneyland 🏰: A dreamland, fun like being a kid again. The newest Zootopia zone is super cute!
• Tianzifang 🖼️: A trendy art district with charming alleys, cafes, and handmade shops to explore all day

Foods to Try
• Xiao Long Bao 🥟: The original “Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant” at Yu Garden is amazing
• Hot Pot (หม้อไฟ) ♨️: Sip spicy broth at Haidilao, so delicious it brings tears to your eyes
• Yangzhou Fried Rice 🍚: A basic dish but incredibly tasty, a must-try

Tips
• Use Alipay or WeChat Pay — more convenient than cash, as almost everywhere in Shanghai no longer accepts cash
• Download Baidu Map or DiDi apps in case you need to call a taxi, since Google Maps doesn’t work well here
• Learn some basic Chinese phrases like “Ni Hao” (Hello) and “Xie Xie” (Thank you) — it helps a lot

Feelings After the Trip
Shanghai feels like a city from the future but still deeply rooted in old culture ✨
Great atmosphere, stylish people, and food so delicious you don’t need to add anything! Definitely want to go back
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