6 Spots in Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower
by yenl.ively
Mar 4, 2025
When it comes to Shanghai, I believe you won't miss the two "photography holy places" of the Bund and Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street! This trip selects the most classic routes with the most Shanghai atmosphere. Whether you are visiting Shanghai for the first time or as familiar as old Shanghai, you can definitely fall in love with this city full of Chinese and Western blends again. 🏙️ Feel the European historical buildings along the Outer Banks during the day, take pictures at night with modern skyscrapers, and Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street World brands are densely packed, buy souvenirs and sweep the streets. Coupled with local old-fashioned food recommendations, it can be said to be the most authentic and relaxing Shanghai play!
📌 Trip route selected TOP locations
1. Must-visit photo spots: Outlying Bund, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
2. Authentic food: moss strips, Tai Kang Lou small steamed buns, Lao Lao Fang fresh meat mooncakes, super classic Shanghai old ice cream
3. Architectural Humanities: From the river view of the Outer Banks to the Western-style old buildings on Nanjing Road VS the modern skyscrapers at night, feel the unique atmosphere of Shanghai's new and old blend
🌆 Attraction inventory + food guide
The first stop is a must-visit [The Outer Bund]
The Outer Banks is the best place to enjoy the city skyline of Shanghai. Take a walk along the Huangpu River and experience the century-old Western-style buildings such as the Peace Hotel and the Art Gallery up close. There are also iconic modern buildings on the other side: the Shanghai Center Building and the Pearl of the Orient Tower. It is recommended to come during the day to take pictures of the Victoria Harbor-style river view, and in the evening you can feel the night view of the river bank. The whole atmosphere is beyond the film. No matter whether it's sunny or rainy, it has its own rhyme, especially at night when the sky turns dark and the city is brightly lit, it's even more spectacular.
📍Address: Zhongshan East 1st Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai North to Waibaidu Bridge, south to Sixteen Shop Pier
⏰ Opening Hours: Open all day year round
The second stop is a must-visit [Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street]
Shanghai's version of "shopping paradise"! Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street brings together specialty stores of major world-renowned brands, as well as local Shanghai-based food and small commodities. Whether you want to buy souvenirs, sweep the streets, or go crazy shopping, you can't find it here. It is recommended to wear comfortable sneakers when walking, take a break on the road, pat the Western-style architecture and shuttle the crowd, feel the charm of the bustling city.
📍Address: Nanjing East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
⏰ Opening Hours: Open all day year round
🧋 Shanghai must-eat + hidden tips
[True Boss Room (Nanjing East Road Store)]
Must-try classic Shanghai dim sum such as egg yolk green dumplings and asparagus tip fresh meat mooncakes are authentic. It's beautiful and tasty, suitable for buying souvenirs as gifts.
📍Address: No. 555 Nanjing East Road
[Taikang Food (Nanjing East Road Branch)]
The must-have white-chopped chicken and signature crab yolk soup packets. Freshly baked mooncakes, pan-fried pancakes, and crab powder dumplings are definitely not to be missed.
📍Address: 1st Floor, No. 766 Nanjing East Road
[First Food Department Store]
Don't ignore the moss strips, the crust is crispy and the savory taste is addictive; there is also a must-try Shanghai old ice cream in summer, which is both refreshing and heavy on the taste!
Tips: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is crowded, it is recommended to avoid weekend afternoon rush hour;
🚌 Transportation guide
Metro Line 2 Nanjing East Road Station is just outside the station, the transportation is super convenient; the walk from Outang to Nanjing Road is only about 10 minutes, the journey is very smooth.
🍡 Food extension recommendation: If you have enough time, you can also go to other old-fashioned snack shops near People's Square to try more hidden versions of Shanghai flavor!
#Shanghai Bund #Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street #Shanghai Food Strategy #Architectural Humanities #Photo Hotspot
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