[Shanghai] Relaxing Spots 🌼 | Stroll through World Expo Park and Have a Weekend Lunch at W Coffee 🍴

Shanghai World Expo Cultural Park is so lush and quiet, it's hard to believe it's in the middle of the city.
After a leisurely stroll through the park, I had lunch at the attached cafe, W Coffee SH Garden Bistro (World Expo Park Branch). ☕

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🌳 The atmosphere of Shanghai World Expo Cultural Park

The park is so spacious, even just walking around is refreshing.
Since bicycles are prohibited in this area, I mainly enjoy a leisurely stroll on foot. 🚶♀️
Even though the sun is strong, there's plenty of shade, so it's surprisingly cool.
Even in the middle of summer, it feels like a comfortable summer resort, and you'll often see people pitching tents and having picnics.

One thing to note: the automatic sprinklers sometimes spray water onto the sidewalk, so be careful not to get splashed. 😅

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☕ W Coffee SH Garden Bistro (世博公园店)

Even among the W Coffee SH cafe chains common in Shanghai,
this one is a rare location that serves a full meal!
Enjoy a leisurely lunch or coffee in a glass-walled space surrounded by greenery. 🌿

I ordered:
• Soufflé Pancakes (78 NTD)
• Orange Cinnamon Latte (35 NTD)

The pancakes were fluffy and not too sweet, with just the right amount of filling. The latte had a strong cinnamon aroma and was delicious. ☕✨

What's more, they also offer a nice bonus: free fries if you write a review of the restaurant online! 🍟

By the way, it gets very crowded on weekends and during meal times, so it's best to avoid peak hours or aim for a counter seat.
Even if they say it's full, there's often a seat at the counter, so don't give up and try taking a number!

The coffee is, as you'd expect from a specialty shop, with excellent aroma and flavor.
However, be aware that the food items may not be to Japanese tastes.
(The fries in particular have a slightly unique flavor...lol)

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💡 Summary

• Stroll through the greenery and then take a break at a garden cafe for a relaxing holiday! 🌿
• W Coffee SH (Shibo Park Branch) is a rare place where you can also dine!
• Bicycles are prohibited in the park and beware of the sprinklers. 🚫💦
• Beware of crowded cafes! Aim for a counter seat and check out the review bonus. ✨
• There are plenty of shady areas, even in summer, making it perfect for a summer stroll. 🍃

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