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by MirageLune111
May 31, 2025
Travel to Shanghai and truly feel the city’s blend of Chinese and Western styles and modernity – not only can you feel the modern urban rhythm, but you can also seamlessly switch between history and fashion! This trip has specially chosen three must-see attractions: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Pearl of the Orient, and Xintiandi. Whether you want to shop, take pictures of landmarks, or chill and enjoy the nightlife, Shanghai will not disappoint you!
Exciting highlights inventory
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
The city smells so strong that the whole street is a shopping and food paradise. It is recommended to walk all the way from People's Square to the Outer Banks. Along the way, there are various department stores and old-fashioned restaurants. The atmosphere is different day and night. The lights are shining at night. Plus, it's open all day all year round, so you can go at any time
📍Address: Nanjing East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
⏰Opening Hours: Open all day year round
The Pearl of the Orient
If you’re a check-in, definitely can’t miss it! Go to the observation deck to see the city skyline, the night view is breathtakingly beautiful, and you can take the transparent suspended glass corridor, which is as exciting as an "air stroll". Remember not to go too late, because near the closing of the entrance can not stop so many places to slowly see ~ Tickets about ¥ 199 (recommended to book in advance), peak season even have nightclubs particularly open, atmosphere!
📍Address: No. 1 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
⏰Opening Hours: January 1st - June 30th 09:00-21:00 (entry ends at 20:30)
July 1-August 31 09:00-22:00 (entry ends at 21:30)
September 1-December 31 09:00-21:00 (entry ends at 20:30)
💰Tickets: ¥199
New world
If you like hipster and Western café must come ~ converted from the old Shikumen building, combining Chinese and Western elements, not only feel the history of Shanghai, surrounded by celebrity restaurants, boutiques and specialty bars, very suitable for night to find a place to sit down slow down, full of atmosphere! Open all day year round, you can enjoy shopping at lunch and drinking at night.
📍Address: No. 6-7, Lane 123, Xingye Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
⏰Opening Hours: Open all day year round
Travel tips
1. Shanghai attractions are geographically concentrated, the subway is very convenient! Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Pearl of the Orient and Xintiandi are basically close to the subway station. You can find maps directly on trip.com on your mobile phone, which saves time and is convenient.
2. During peak season, it is recommended to book tickets to the Pearl of the Orient in advance (tickets can be purchased directly on trip.com) to avoid wasting travel time due to on-site queues.
3. Remember to reserve space for street sweeping, Shanghai steamed buns, sour and spicy noodles, curry beef brisket noodles are worth trying, Nanjing Road not only has international brands, old-fashioned snacks are super surprising.
4. New Terrace is popular for dinner. If you want to find a beautiful place, you'd better book a restaurant early.
Transportation guide
Airport to the city: Pudong Airport and Hongqiao Airport are directly accessible by subway; urban mobility mainly relies on Metro Line 2 and Line 10, which is convenient and worry-free.
Taxi said you don't have to worry if you don't speak Mandarin. It's most convenient to call a taxi directly using the app.
Food recommendations
Nanjing Road: Wangjiasha Dim Sum, Old City God Temple Nanxiang Small Cage, Dexing Pavilion.
Xintiandi: Element Fresh (Western brunch), Xinwang Tea House (Hong Kong-style morning tea), La Bodega (Spanish pub).
summary
Shanghai is really a city that combines modernity and culture, perfect for both free travel and in-depth travel! Cultural feel and new generation Lifestyle are both, and it's super suitable for taking pictures and getting likes
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