Spring in Shanghai is the most beautiful season in the four seasons. The wind of the Huangpu River blows away the petals of tulips. A century old story is hidden in the shadow of wutong trees. The clouds on the skyscraper seem to be within reach. Here, there is both the elegance of classical gardens and the fantasy carnival of Disney—— This is not Shanghai where tourists check in, but the life poems hidden in the folds of the local people. They can capture the night scenery of The Bund through the lens and also waste time in the cafes on Wukang Road. This spring, why not accept this invitation letter to the world.
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1.The Bund - Spring Symphony by the Huangpu River
The Bund is the soul of Shanghai, where the spring breeze of the river carries the fragrance of flowers, connecting 52 historic buildings with the towering skyscrapers of Lujiazui into a symphony of "classical and modern".
Flower viewing guide: From the end of March to early April, tulips bloom in the Bund source green space, interweaving varieties such as pink purple "Lincoln" and white background rose red "Memphis" into an oil painting like flower sea. The "Super Mark" tulips in the Bund flower beds feature red and white gradient petals, making them the most stunning backdrop under night lighting.
Photography tip: In the evening, take a 2-yuan ferry from Jinling East Road Ferry to Lujiazui to capture the dual romance of sunset and the dawn of lights. The clock tower on the Bund and the green roof of the Peace Hotel are excellent filming locations with a vintage film style.
Nighttime updates: After nightfall, the lights outline the contours of buildings from all over the world, and the "three piece set" on the other side turns into a dazzling galaxy. With just a snap, you can be as intoxicated as in "The Great Gatsby".
2.Lujiazui - the heartbeat of the demon city above the clouds
If the Bund is Shanghai's past, Lujiazui is its future. The high-rise buildings here are not only financial symbols, but also observation decks overlooking the whole city in spring.
Climb high and look far: the 360 ° transparent suspended corridor of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, with the Huangpu River winding like ribbons at the foot, and the castle spire of Disneyland looming in the distance. If you want to avoid crowds, the best time to capture the awakening of the Magic City is when the first ray of sunlight in the morning falls on the "syringe" Jinmao Tower.
Low altitude Adventure: The newly opened helicopter route in Pudong allows you to take off from Xingye Base and travel through Disneyland and NAnhui Taohua Village in 15 minutes, overlooking the spring secrets of Taoshan Taohai and Jiang'an cherry blossoms intertwined.
3.Wukang Road -- Time Poems under wutong Tree
Wukang Road is the most "instagramable" street in Shanghai. In spring, wutong trees are green, and tulips stick out from window boxes, like a literary film that has gone through a century.
Checklist: Under the triangular outline of Wukang Building, there are two tulip flower boxes hidden - the "Red Lantern" variety on Huaihai Middle Road is as lively as fire, and the "Tom Dynasty" on the windowsill of Wukang Road is as elegant as oil painting. Strolling along the street, the rose flower wall of Song Qingling's former residence and the magnolia tree of Ba Jin's former residence are both narrators limited to spring days.
Coffee philosophy: Go to% Arabica to order a cherry latte, or hold a book in Dayin Book Company to read quietly. wutong tree shadow sprinkles on the edge of the coffee cup through the french window, even time becomes lazy.
4.Jing'an Temple - Zen and Prosperity in the Golden Summit Glass Room
The gilded eaves of Jing'an Temple and the luxury window displays on Nanjing West Road are just a street away, and this contradictory aesthetic is a microcosm of Shanghai.
Architectural wonders: The Shakyamuni Buddha statue made of 15 tons of pure silver and the roof covered in gold foil reflect a stunning halo in the spring sunshine. A century old ginkgo tree in the temple, when its new leaves first bloom, contrasts with the golden color of the ancient temple.
Urban practice: Attend a morning chanting class in the morning, then turn into the nearby Jing'an Park in the afternoon. Under the cherry blossom trees, Old Kler often plays the saxophone, and jazz and Buddhist music blend wonderfully.
5.Yu Garden -Spring Gathering in Classical Gardens
Spring in Yu Garden is a conspiracy between pavilions and flowers. Beside the jade exquisite the Taihu Lake Lake stone, crabapple and wisteria compete in beauty, and even the air is soaked with the sweet smell of tea and wine.
Landscape Aesthetics: Crossing the Nine Curve Bridge, watching koi fish smash a pool of spring water at the Lake Pavilion. Under the wisteria waterfall of Hanbi Tower, girls dressed in Hanfu take photos, transforming the Ming Dynasty garden into a national style film set.
Bite feast: the crab Xiaolongbao in Lvbo Gallery is juicy, and the sesame stuffing in Ningbo Tangtuan Store is sweet but not greasy. When you are tired, the second floor of Nanxiang Mantou Shop is near the window. A basket of Mantou with Biluochun is the most authentic afternoon tea in old Shanghai.
6.Shanghai Disneyland - Spring Carnival in Fairy Tale World
Disney in spring, even the air is filled with the sweet fragrance of marshmallows. The flower bed in front of the castle has transformed into a Minnie bow shape, and 200 types of flowers have dyed the amusement park into a color palette.
Limited experience: Before the end of March, the "Disney Princess Special Presentation" will be staged in the castle, and the story plot of Snow White and Queen Elsa will be resurrected in light and shadow. At night, thousands of drones transformed into stars, piecing together the silhouette of Lina Belle.
Money saving tip: College students can purchase the "Colorful Pearl Card" with over 200 admission days throughout the year, including summer vacation, which is more than twice as cost-effective as a single ticket.
Spring in Shanghai is a dialogue between Tulip on the Bund and neon in Lujiazui, a entanglement between the aroma of coffee on Wukang Road and the charm of tea in Yu Garden Garden, and a never ending innocence under the Disney fireworks. Here, you are allowed to have both modern ambition and classical leisure - after all, on the cherry blossom filled streets, even time is willing to slow down for you.
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