Just got back from suffering in Shanghai, really don't recommend going in July-August because...
Rushing to Shanghai unprepared during the scorching summer will only make you miserable😿 Don't miss this guide! Friends who are hesitating about travel plans should take a look.
✅ Shanghai Transportation Tips
✈ Pudong Airport: Closer to Disneyland | Hongqiao Airport: Closer to downtown
🚂 Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai West Station, Shanghai South Station
🚌 Download "Metro Metropolis" app for subway/bus rides
🚖 Taxis are expensive (starting fare 16 yuan) and prone to traffic jams
🚢 Try the 2 yuan ferry for stunning Huangpu River night views
🏠 Accommodation Recommendations
1️⃣ Vintage-style B&B
💰 Price: ~150 yuan
✅ Experience: Walkable to Tianzifang to explore Shanghai's old alley culture. The retro-chic interior showcases owner's thoughtful details
2️⃣ Artistic Hostel Experience
💰 Price: 50-80 yuan/bed
✅ Experience: Budget-friendly with international backpackers, making your trip less lonely
✅ 3-Day Shanghai Itinerary
📍Day1: Yu Garden→The Bund→Aquarium
Yu Garden (30 yuan ticket) showcases Jiangnan garden artistry; Visit The Bund at 7pm for light shows (bring jacket); Though dated, the aquarium's underwater tunnel is fun~
📍Day2: Happy Valley→First CPC Meeting Site→Lamb Skewer Hunt
Visit Happy Valley's popular rides off-peak (bring snacks); Immersive revolutionary history at First CPC Site (book guide in advance); End with street lamb skewers!
📍Day3: Disneyland→Oriental Pearl Tower
Must-visit Disneyland (better with 2 days) - don't miss Tron Lightcycle Power Run; Crowded Pearl Tower observatory - queue early or try Shanghai Tower for higher views
🥗 Food Recommendations
🔸 Shengjian: Da Hu Chun, Dong Tai Xiang, Xiao Yang Shengjian
🔸 Soup Dumplings: Jia Jia Tang Bao, Lai Lai Xiao Long, Lin Long Fang
🔸 Pastries: Shen Da Cheng, Guang Ming Cun, Wang Jia Sha, Park Hotel, Kaiser, Ruby, Lü Yang Cun, Qiao Jia Sha
🔸 Noodles: Hu Xi Lao Nong Tang, Yi Gui He, Xin Le, Hong La Jiao, Lu Xiang Ji
🔸 Local Cuisine: De Xing Guan, Ren He Guan, Zhuang Yuan Lou, Lan Xin, Ling Long, Xiao Ping Restaurant
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