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In Shanghai, when you turn over the city memory of "Flowers", you have to mention the Shanghai Peace Hotel, known as the Pearl of the Bund. This stay, completely immersed in the style of old Shanghai - every corner is written with history, every frame of screen is suitable for travel photography, and you can enjoy jazz and fine cuisine in the splendid restaurant. Whether you are visiting Shanghai for the first time or returning to your hometown, the Peace Hotel deserves to be listed as the number one "must-check" itinerary, taking a second to walk into the century-old bustling.

🌟 In-depth analysis of itinerary highlights
Peace Hotel is located at 20 Nanjing East Road. The Art Deco building itself is like a living historical exhibition hall, with retro arched windows, gorgeous chandeliers, and dark wood trim that make every step feel like you’re wandering through an old movie. The hotel is more than just accommodation, but also special events such as the Peace Museum and Jazz Bar, which perfectly combines culture and leisure.

📍 Must-visit attractions inventory
1. Main Building Lobby of Peace Hotel Shanghai
As soon as you step into the lobby of the main building, you are attracted by the palace-level ceiling and antique clocks, retro gorgeous yet elegant, perfect for a group of vintage travel photos. The service staff is warm and thoughtful, flexible in both early check-in and late check-out, especially suitable for special occasions such as anniversaries and birthdays - there are surprise courteous decorations for you to discover.

2. Hotel Jazz Bar & Peace Museum
In the evening, it is recommended to go to a jazz bar to listen to a live concert. The bar atmosphere is calm and retro, full of history, suitable for couples and friends to drink and chat. During the day, you can take a tour of the Peace Museum to learn more about the hotel’s century-old evolution and the stories of Chinese and foreign celebrities.

3. Cantonese & Western restaurants
The restaurant is luxuriously designed, and brunch is a combination of Chinese and Western. They especially recommend their specialty small wontons, cucumber juice and bird's nest congee. The dining environment is elegant, with a beautiful view of the Bund outside the window. Perfect whether it’s a girlfriends gathering or a business meeting.

🚕 Practical transportation strategies
Peace Hotel is located in the city center, Exit C of Nanjing East Road Station on Metro Line 2, the airport or railway station can be reached by taxi 30~45 minutes, the surrounding bus lines are dense, very convenient to travel. Don't worry about getting lost, just two minutes walk to the Outer Banks, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is right at the door, the city's essence one-stop check-in.

🍽️ Food Tips
In addition to the hotel's own Chinese and Western breakfast and high-end restaurants, there are countless local old-fashioned snacks around the hotel:
- Old Shanghai Shengjian (347 Nanjing East Road)
- Ding Tai Fung (Nanjing East Road), the signature steamed buns must not be missed
- Kerry Center Snack Street, gathering specialties from all over the world
Inconvenient to go out can also order specialty dim sum in the hotel room, supper time is a plus.

🏨 Check-in Tips
- It is recommended to choose the Bund view room type, which can see the most spectacular river view at night
- During a holiday or special weekend, housing is tight remember to book in advance
- Check-in with children can contact the front desk in advance to request child supplies
- To experience more activities, inquire about the concierge museum or travel photography services

Enlightenment: The Peace Hotel is not only a symbol of Shanghai, but more like a window that allows people to feel the "flow of old times". After checking in, whether you are enjoying a fine wine at the jazz bar or sitting in front of the window overlooking the night view of the Bund, there is a kind of happiness that has traveled through a hundred years and frozen in time.

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Post by Antony Tsang | Oct 18, 2025

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