Day 1: A day of local street food, pampering, bakery hopping, and a unique imperial dinner experience.
not mentioned
Hot, around 35°C (95°F)
Morning
30 minutes
1
Dingxing Road Danbingtan
Located on a small street, easily accessible by foot.
Popular street food stall serving savory egg pancakes.
Low
Tips: Great for a quick, authentic local breakfast.
Food Recommendations:
- Danbing (Egg Pancake)
Morning
15 minutes
2
Luckin Coffee
Nearby the breakfast spot.
Grab a coffee to start the day.
Low
Tips: Try their coconut flavored coffee drinks.
Food Recommendations:
- Coconut Latte
Morning
3 hours
3
Ugirl (Jing'ansi Branch)
Took a car to the location.
Nail salon for a pampering session.
not mentioned
Tips: Allow plenty of time for detailed nail art.
Afternoon
1 hour
4
Apoli Itabakery
not mentioned
Italian-style bakery with a wide variety of pastries.
Moderate
Tips: The Thai tea pastry is highly recommended.
Food Recommendations:
- Thai Tea Pastry
- Strawberry Puff Pastry
- Matcha Pastry
- Savory Pastry
Evening
3 hours
5
Gongyan
not mentioned
Imperial banquet experience with costumes, makeup, and a show.
High
Tips: Book the full experience to get hair and makeup done in traditional style.
Food Recommendations:
- Imperial Banquet Course
- Fishball Soup
- Pork
Late Night
20 minutes
6
Lawson Convenience Store
Near hotel.
Late-night snack run for local convenience store treats.
Low
Tips: Look for the coconut ice cream shaped like a coconut slice.
Food Recommendations:
- Coconut Ice Cream
- Frozen Grapes
- VLT Lemon Tea
- Mini Salami
Late Night
not applicable
7
Yang's Dumplings (Delivery)
Delivered by hotel robot.
Famous pan-fried soup dumplings delivered to the hotel.
Low
Tips: Be careful, the soup inside is very hot.
Food Recommendations:
- Pan-fried Soup Dumplings (Sheng Jian Bao)
Day 2: Traditional breakfast, shopping on Nanjing Road, trendy cafes, and The Bund night view.
not mentioned
Rainy and thunderstormy in the afternoon
Morning
1 hour
1
Lai Lai Xiao Long Bao
not mentioned
Famous spot for traditional steamed soup dumplings.
Moderate
Tips: The crab meat dumplings are a specialty here.
Food Recommendations:
- Crab Meat Xiao Long Bao
Afternoon
2-3 hours
2
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Pedestrian only area.
Major shopping street with many malls and stores.
Variable
Tips: Great for window shopping and people watching.
Food Recommendations:
- Butterfly Cookie
- Shortbread Cookie
Afternoon
45 minutes
3
Amo Shouzuo (Grandma's Hand-made)
Located in a mall.
Popular bubble tea shop known for fresh ingredients.
Moderate
Tips: Expect long wait times (approx 40 mins).
Food Recommendations:
- Coconut Matcha
- Fermented Glutinous Mochi Drink
Afternoon
1 hour
4
Nudake Haus Nowhere
not mentioned
Trendy, aesthetic cafe with unique desserts.
High (90 RMB for cake)
Tips: Very instagrammable interiors and food.
Food Recommendations:
- Black Cheesecake
- Black Lemonade
Evening
1 hour
5
The Bund
not mentioned
Iconic waterfront area with views of the skyline.
Free
Tips: Best visited at night to see the city lights.
Evening
2 hours
6
Haidilao Hot Pot
not mentioned
Famous hot pot chain known for excellent service.
Moderate to High
Tips: Try the deep-fried milk dessert.
Food Recommendations:
- Deep-fried Milk
- Coconut Matcha Drink
- Beef
- Shrimp Paste
Day 1: A day of local street food, pampering, bakery hopping, and a unique imperial dinner experience.
not mentioned
Hot, around 35°C (95°F)
Morning
30 minutes
1
Dingxing Road Danbingtan
Located on a small street, easily accessible by foot.
Popular street food stall serving savory egg pancakes.
Low
Tips: Great for a quick, authentic local breakfast.
Food Recommendations:
- Danbing (Egg Pancake)
Morning
15 minutes
2
Luckin Coffee
Nearby the breakfast spot.
Grab a coffee to start the day.
Low
Tips: Try their coconut flavored coffee drinks.
Food Recommendations:
- Coconut Latte
Morning
3 hours
3
Ugirl (Jing'ansi Branch)
Took a car to the location.
Nail salon for a pampering session.
not mentioned
Tips: Allow plenty of time for detailed nail art.
Afternoon
1 hour
4
Apoli Itabakery
not mentioned
Italian-style bakery with a wide variety of pastries.
Moderate
Tips: The Thai tea pastry is highly recommended.
Food Recommendations:
- Thai Tea Pastry
- Strawberry Puff Pastry
- Matcha Pastry
- Savory Pastry
Evening
3 hours
5
Gongyan
not mentioned
Imperial banquet experience with costumes, makeup, and a show.
High
Tips: Book the full experience to get hair and makeup done in traditional style.
Food Recommendations:
- Imperial Banquet Course
- Fishball Soup
- Pork
Late Night
20 minutes
6
Lawson Convenience Store
Near hotel.
Late-night snack run for local convenience store treats.
Low
Tips: Look for the coconut ice cream shaped like a coconut slice.
Food Recommendations:
- Coconut Ice Cream
- Frozen Grapes
- VLT Lemon Tea
- Mini Salami
Late Night
not applicable
7
Yang's Dumplings (Delivery)
Delivered by hotel robot.
Famous pan-fried soup dumplings delivered to the hotel.
Low
Tips: Be careful, the soup inside is very hot.
Food Recommendations:
- Pan-fried Soup Dumplings (Sheng Jian Bao)
Day 2: Traditional breakfast, shopping on Nanjing Road, trendy cafes, and The Bund night view.
not mentioned
Rainy and thunderstormy in the afternoon
Morning
1 hour
1
Lai Lai Xiao Long Bao
not mentioned
Famous spot for traditional steamed soup dumplings.
Moderate
Tips: The crab meat dumplings are a specialty here.
Food Recommendations:
- Crab Meat Xiao Long Bao
Afternoon
2-3 hours
2
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Pedestrian only area.
Major shopping street with many malls and stores.
Variable
Tips: Great for window shopping and people watching.
Food Recommendations:
- Butterfly Cookie
- Shortbread Cookie
Afternoon
45 minutes
3
Amo Shouzuo (Grandma's Hand-made)
Located in a mall.
Popular bubble tea shop known for fresh ingredients.
Moderate
Tips: Expect long wait times (approx 40 mins).
Food Recommendations:
- Coconut Matcha
- Fermented Glutinous Mochi Drink
Afternoon
1 hour
4
Nudake Haus Nowhere
not mentioned
Trendy, aesthetic cafe with unique desserts.
High (90 RMB for cake)
Tips: Very instagrammable interiors and food.
Food Recommendations:
- Black Cheesecake
- Black Lemonade
Evening
1 hour
5
The Bund
not mentioned
Iconic waterfront area with views of the skyline.
Free
Tips: Best visited at night to see the city lights.
Evening
2 hours
6
Haidilao Hot Pot
not mentioned
Famous hot pot chain known for excellent service.
Moderate to High
Tips: Try the deep-fried milk dessert.
Food Recommendations:
- Deep-fried Milk
- Coconut Matcha Drink
- Beef
- Shrimp Paste
