Year of the Ox at Shanghai Yuyuan Lantern Festival 🇨🇳
by louloulou
Aug 13, 2024
📅 Itinerary
Day 1: Shopping & Relaxation Day
🕙 Morning
• Zhengda Square Shopping Mall
Right in front of Lujiazui Station Exit 2! A shopping paradise with a view of the Oriental Pearl Tower 🛍️
🍴 Lunch: Diandu De (点都德) 6th Floor
• Recommended Menu
• Red Bean Curd Pancakes 44 yuan
• Signature Shao Mai 38 yuan
• Truffle Shumai 37 yuan
• Cucumber Salad 27 yuan
• Wonton Noodles 37 yuan
☕ Dessert Time (3rd Floor)
• Pawangchai Milk Tea 🧋
• Holy Land (Bakery)
• Qingzhi Hand Cream Shop
📸 Photo Spot
• Outdoor Exterior of Zhengda Plaza 3rd Floor
• Background: Oriental Pearl Tower
💆🏻♀️ Dinner — Lann Spa (6th Floor)
• A popular spa perfect for relaxing after shopping
• Massage + Aromatherapy Recommended
Day 2: Emotional Cafe & Art Walk
🍳 Breakfast (Conrad Breakfast) Buffet)
🕕 6:30–10:30
🎨 Rockbund Art Museum
• A sentimental street in the North Bund
• Photo spot outside the art museum 📸
☕ 13 De Marzo Bear Cafe
• Popular for its adorable bear desserts and drinks
📍 Wukang Mansion
• A signature Shanghai photo spot
🥐 APOLI ITA Bakery
• A new hot spot bakery cafe
• Instagram-worthy interior + fresh pastries
📸 Exploring People's Square & East Nanjing Road
• Shopping list: M&M's flagship store, Miniso
🥧 Lillian Bakery in Jeil Department Store
• The Shanghai egg tart master!
☕ Visit a Starbucks Reserve store
• One of the world's largest Starbucks
🍽️ Dinner — Conde Terrace Bar (5th floor)
🕗 Reservations at 8:00 PM
• Recommended Menu
• Endive Salad 158 yuan
• Rib-Eye Steak 1,388 yuan
• Grilled Mushrooms 78 yuan
• 2 Cocktails 128 yuan
• Rooftop Dining with a Night View
Day 3: Shanghai Classic Tour
📍 Yu Garden (豫园)
• Classic Chinese Garden & Photo Spot 📸
📍 The Bund (外滩)
• A prime photo spot with a panoramic view of the Shanghai skyline
☕ Louis Vuitton Pop-up Exhibition & Cafe
🚕 Approximately 7 minutes by taxi / 🕐 Reservations 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
• Limited-time exhibition + cafe space available for viewing
🏨 Accommodation Recommendations
Conrad Shanghai
• Excellent access to both the Bund and Lujiazui
• The city views from the high floors are the best 🌃
🍴 Restaurant Recommendations
• Zhenduo (点都德) — Hong Kong-style dim sum. Recommended items include the red bean curd, truffle shao mai, and cucumber salad.
• Conde Terrace Bar — Fine dining. Must-try ribeye steak and cocktails.
📌 Useful Tips
📱 Lujiazui Station (陆家嘴) Exit 2 offers convenient access to shopping malls, spas, and the Oriental Pearl Tower.
• 💸 Most stores accept WeChat Pay/Alipay (cash is rarely accepted).
• 🕶️ Visit Yu Garden and the Bund between 10 and 11 AM to avoid crowds.
• 🚕 Install the Didi taxi app — a must-have for getting around Shanghai.
• 📷 Best Photo Spots: Zhengda Plaza 3rd Floor Terrace, Rockbund Street, Louis Vuitton Pop-up
From shopping to art to culinary delights, the North Bund is a city where every day feels like a work of art.
A rooftop night view, a relaxing spa experience, and you'll be captivated by its charm.
Fill your next Shanghai trip perfectly with this itinerary ✈️💙
#TravelItinerary
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