When the glass curtain wall of the skyscraper reflects the century old Shikumen, and when the shadow of wutong trees and neon signs interlace into a poem, Shanghai becomes a double mirror of the future and history. This city, known as the 'Magic City', weaves a city map of modernity and fireworks with the international architectural complex of The Bund, the financial sharpness of Lujiazui, the artistic tone of Wukang Road, and the Zen inspired commercial district of Jing'an Temple. For foreign tourists, this is not only a showcase of Eastern aesthetics, but also a pioneering experiment from tongue to toe.
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1.The neon corridor of the Bund that transcends time and space
The daytime of the Bund belongs to history, and the nighttime belongs to the future. Departing from Nanjing East Road in the early morning on a double decker bus, passing by the emerald dome of the Peace Hotel and the century old bell of the Customs Building, it feels like sitting in an old movie played on a vinyl record player. But the real magic began at sunset - the neon lights on both sides of the Huangpu River came on one after another, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Shanghai center on the other side of Lujiazui turned into giant lamp posts, and the saxophone was playing with the whistle of the river wheel in the jazz bar at No. 18 on the Bund.
Must eat recommendation: turn into the alley of Jiangxi Middle Road, go into the old store of "Xiaoyang Shengjian", take a bite of fried dumplings with fried juice and a cup of freshly ground soybean milk, which is the soul of Shanghai breakfast. If you want to experience the collision between China and the West, the "% Arabica" coffee shop at the Bund Source uses a cup of latte with crab Xiaolongbao, which is surprisingly harmonious.
Trendy tip: Every Friday night, there is an outdoor concert at the Bund BFC Financial Center, featuring jazz, electronic, and independent bands taking turns to perform, with a mix of river style and musical notes. Admission is free.
2.Lujiazui's Future Rhapsody on the Clouds
In Lujiazui, skyscrapers are not landscapes, but a way of life. On the 118th floor of the Shanghai center Sightseeing Hall, you can see the ant like traffic under your feet. The clouds pass through your waist, and even your breath feels like a science fiction. For lunch, we recommend the "Flair Rooftop" high altitude bar, sitting on the highest terrace in Asia, with oysters and champagne, Oriental Pearl TV Tower seems to be within reach.
Hidden gameplay: Walk from the underground corridor of Guojin Center to Pudong Art Museum, where LED art installations will change light and shadow along the way. In the evening, the mirror hall on the top floor of the art museum refracts the entire Bund into a kaleidoscope, which is a secret camera spot for photography enthusiasts.
Shopping frenzy: The "Popcorn General Store" at Zhengda Plaza gathers global trendy brands, from Tokyo designers to niche fragrances in New York, making it a physical version of cutting-edge consumerism on Little Red Book.
3.Renaissance under wutong Tree on Wukang Road
Wukang Road is the cultural gene bank of Shanghai. Starting from the ship shaped red brick building of Wukang Building, stepping on the street with mottled fallen leaves, you will meet a girl wearing a cheongsam to take photos, a silver haired gentleman holding a baguette, and a buying shop hidden in an old western-style house. For lunch, choose "RAC Bar", where crepes are wrapped in cheese and ham, paired with apple cider, as if you are on the left bank of Paris.
Trendy Play Street: The "Duozhuyu Circular Store" at the intersection of Anfu Road and Wukang Road reconstructs consumer philosophy with second-hand books and ancient clothing; In the "HARMAY Plum Blossom" beauty warehouse, steel shelves collide with concrete walls to create a cyberpunk aesthetic spectacle.
Dessert time: The tiramisu at Lao Mai Cafe uses whiskey instead of coffee liqueur, interweaving bitterness and sweetness like the temperament of this city.
4.Desire Monastery under the Golden Summit of Jing'an Temple
Under the gilded dome of Jing'an Temple, lies the most contradictory soul of Shanghai. In the morning, the sound of monks reciting scriptures resonates with the buzzing of white-collar workers' coffee machines on the same frequency; At night, the square outside the temple transforms into an arena for skateboarders. Recommend the temple special dish of "Fumi Coffee" - Pu erh tea latte with osmanthus sprinkled on top, delicately balancing Zen and milk fragrance.
Food mix and match: venture into the "FARINE" bakery on Yuyuan Road (formerly the French Legendary Shop Rebirth Edition), where the crispy almond skin can be heard cracking; Next door, the "Fat Boy Man Macau Pig Bone Pot" uses a thick white soup base to cure the Chinese stomach. Remember to add some salt and pepper corn to make it salty and fragrant.
Nightlife: The sunken square of "Found 158" on Nanjing West Road is adjacent to bars with ten national styles. Mexican tequila, Japanese sake, and Belgian craft beer are fighting fiercely here, and even the air is slightly tipsy under the neon lights at 2am.
Shanghai's fashion is never limited to a single look. It is hidden in Old Kler's coffee cup, blooming in the qipao shop in the alley, and flowing in the surprises at every corner of the street. Waiting for you to explore and collide with it to create a different artistic color.
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