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I Went to Shanghai, China 🇨🇳 - What I Saw SHOCKED Me

Published on 10/24/2025
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| Tuomas By: Tuomas
"Is it a utopia or a dystopia? Could I even see myself living here? A traveler's surprising journey through Shanghai challenges everything you thought you knew about China."

⭐ Visit China without preconceptions and with an open mind.

⭐ You can't use cash or cards; use WeChat Pay or Alipay.

⭐ Practical difficulties include the internet firewall and language barriers on essential apps.


Places from the Video

shanghai
Gwanghwamun Square
Gwanghwamun Gate
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Cheonggyecheon Stream

A Trip to Shanghai, China

Best For
City explorers, Solo travelers
Best Season to Visit
Sunny
Travel Theme
City exploration, Sightseeing
Walking, Subway
shanghai
Gwanghwamun Square
Gwanghwamun Gate
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Cheonggyecheon Stream
Day 1
not mentioned
morning
1

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Iconic wooden temple offering panoramic city views.

afternoon
2

Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka & Gion District

Stroll through historic preserved streets and explore the geisha district.

evening
3

Dinner in Pontocho Alley

Atmospheric dining experience in a narrow, traditional alley.

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