The wind of Huangpu River has shattered the light and shadow of a hundred years, Disney fireworks have written fairy tales in the sky, and wutong leaves on Wukang Road have fallen into poetry. Shanghai is an eternal magic box, with new surprises every time it is opened. This guide will take you through the folds of history and the future, touching the most vibrant heartbeat of this city.
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1.The Bund: A Radiant Corridor of Time and Space
The transition between dawn and dusk is the most enchanting moment on the Bund. It is suggested to start from the Nanjing East Road subway station, first feel the fireworks in the centennial pedestrian street, taste a string of old Shanghai Tomatoes on sticks, and let the sour and sweet taste spread over the tip of your tongue. At dusk, the contours of the international architectural complex are outlined in a golden epic by the lights, with Gothic spires and glass curtain walls whispering in the river breeze. On the iron frame of Garden Bridge of Shanghai, the old echo of "Deep Feeling, Rainy" has not yet dissipated. You can turn around and board the Pujiang cruise ship to see the flowing light and shadow spread out a huge oil painting on the river.
Night Tour Tips: The North Bund Observation Deck is an excellent spot for shooting "three piece set" overlapping shots. It is recommended to wear a simple black dress to make the deep blue of the night scene and the golden radiance of the architecture a natural filter. When you are hungry, you turn into the Peace Hotel and finish our Braised pork belly with intangible cultural heritage skills. The thick oil and red sauce are wrapped in the mellow time, and every mouthful is the taste code of old Shanghai.
2.Lujiazui: A New Trend Laboratory Above the Clouds
Day and night, this is a dual universe. In the morning, go cycling on Binjiang Avenue and see the "natural frame" in front of Pudong Art Museum framing the first ray of sunrise. The free river view adds more wildness than the paid terrace. In the afternoon, I went into Duoyun Academy on the 52nd floor of Shanghai center Building, and spent a cup of coffee money (starting from 32 yuan) to sit in front of the french window, so that the floating clouds at 239 meters high swept over the page, and the "three piece set" in the distance seemed to be within reach. As dusk falls, the "Cloud Walk" project at Jinmao Tower will ignite your adrenaline and challenge your heart to beat faster on the outdoor platform on the 88th floor.
Money saving guide: The zero meter hall and the city square of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower are free of charge, and you can take a group photo with the landmark after passing the security check; On the lawn of Lujiazui Central Green, coffee festivals or art markets are often held. Remember to pay attention to the schedule in advance. Recommend a futuristic silver grey outfit for dressing, making the neon skyline behind you the trendiest backdrop when walking on the popular pedestrian bridge.
3.Wukang Road: a retro studio in wutong Shadow
Renting an old-fashioned bicycle is the key to turning on the time machine. Starting from the arc corner of Wukang Building, the sun shines through the leaves of wutong trees and scatters light and shadow on the road, and 37 historical buildings unfold in turn: under the wutong tree of Ba Jin's former residence, it seems that the ink fragrance of Capriccio is still floating; The vines on Romeo's balcony hide romantic scenes from old movies. It is recommended to turn onto "Farine" on Xingguo Road and buy a copy of Ke Song. When the fragrance of butter is on your fingertips, it just stops at the entrance of the alley where Wang Jiazhi walked in "Lust, Caution".
Movie Easter egg check-in: The street corner where Gu Shengnan runs in "I Like You" and the window sill of "The Flowers of Jinling" are both scenes with a sense of story. Choose a French floral dress paired with vintage leather shoes for dressing, take a set of film photos under the porch of an old mansion, and the time in the lens will automatically be filtered with soft light. In the evening, the jazz bar in Wu Kangting will float a lazy melody, sit in the outdoor seat and drink a cup of special tune, let the rustle of wutong leaves accompany you to be slightly drunk.
4.Jing'an Temple: The Cultural Magnetic Field of the Urban Heart
When the golden roofs of temples resonate with the neon lights of commercial districts, it is the spiritual code of Shanghai. In the morning, go to Jing'an Temple to pray for blessings. When you see the pilgrims folding their heads next to the prayer wheel and the sunlight shining on the top of the gilded hall, remember to go around to the back door and take a big picture of the "golden roof and glass curtain wall in the same frame". At noon, we tasted intangible cultural heritage Dim sum at the "Green Wave Corridor". The soup of crab meat dumplings bloomed on the tip of the tongue. In the afternoon, we went into the "1984 Bookstore" to read a collection of poems from a small audience. The eaves of the temple outside the window formed a wonderful dialogue with the fashionable window of Ruiou Department Store.
Literary moment: every Friday evening, the street performers in Jing'an Kerry Center will play jazz saxophone, and the wutong leaves will shake gently with the melody, occasionally meeting improvised dance flash. If it's exhibition season, don't miss the international art exhibition at the Shanghai Exhibition Center. After watching the exhibition, put on new Chinese style outfits and stroll through Anyi Night Lane. Handmade silver jewelry intertwines with neon lights from antique shops, like a time traveling market.
5.Disney: The Dreammaking Factory of Fairy Tale World
When the castle fireworks bloom, every adult can regain their childlike innocence. Download the official app in advance to plan your route, use the "Early Enjoyment Card" to enter the park one hour in advance in the morning, and take on a panoramic view of the castle in the sky mirror. First, experience the beauty of the world by jumping over the horizon. In the afternoon, watch the musical "Frozen" at the Wonderland Garden, and the actors' singing will take you into the Ice and Snow World of Arendelle. In the evening, put on a princess dress and take a photo in front of the castle. Don't miss the limited food in the Starlight Fair - Mickey Dim sum made by the intangible cultural heritage technology, when the sweetness blooms on the tip of the tongue, the fairy tale shines into reality.
Hidden gameplay: Participate in the "LePaiTong" interactive project, where professional photographers will capture your most natural smile; The "Disneyland Early Access Card" on Sunday allows you to enjoy the peaceful castle of the morning alone. Before leaving, remember to check in at the "Mickey's Good Companion Delicious Market". The Donald Duck shaped waffles paired with strawberry jam are the final sweet footnote to the fairy tale.
The interesting thing about Shanghai is that it can always grow new stories in time. The wind on the Bund is the narration of time, the wutong on Wukang Road is the letter paper of time, the neon on Lujiazui is the Invitation Letter of the future, and the fireworks on Disney is the eternal island of childlike innocence. Remember to bring this guide and explore Shanghai together.
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