Day 1: Attended a university Chinese New Year event with dumpling making and performances.
not mentioned
not mentioned
afternoon
not mentioned
1
University Chinese New Year Activity
not mentioned
Dumpling making, paper cutting, and dinner with performances.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Dumplings
- Rice
- Corn
- Meat
- Vegetables
Day 2: Traveled to Shanghai by train, got haircuts, and went clubbing at night.
not mentioned
sunny
morning
about 4 hours
1
Train to Shanghai
Managed to get a sleeping ticket for the train
Took a sleeper train to Shanghai.
not mentioned
Tips: Normal sitting seats are preferred over sleeping tickets for short trips.
afternoon
not mentioned
2
Haircut
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Got haircuts and learned to play Chinese chess.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
night
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3
Club INS
not mentioned
Went to a super club in Shanghai.
free entry
Tips: Knowing a promoter can get you in for free.
Day 3: Woke up late and visited Yuyuan Garden for the spectacular Lantern Festival.
not mentioned
sunny
afternoon
not mentioned
1
Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival
not mentioned
Saw the incredible Lantern Festival displays.
tickets were a bit expensive
Tips: Go when the sun is setting or when it's dark out.
Food Recommendations:
- Matcha drink
Day 4: Visited Jing'an Temple, ate street food, saw the Bund, and visited a rooftop bar.
not mentioned
a bit chillier, sunny
morning
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1
Jing'an Temple
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Visited the peaceful temple amidst the city chaos.
not mentioned
Tips: A must-see if you're in Shanghai for the first time.
afternoon
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2
Wujiang Road
not mentioned
Tried local street food snacks.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Beef cake
- Vegetable cake
- Strawberry Tanghulu
evening
not mentioned
3
The Bund
Took a stroll down Nanjing Road to get to the metro.
Enjoyed the iconic skyline views at night.
not mentioned
Tips: Go when it's dark out for the best views.
night
not mentioned
4
Flair Rooftop Bar
not mentioned
Enjoyed drinks with a view of the Pearl Tower.
astronomical prices
Tips: Just go for the view and pictures.
Food Recommendations:
- Wine
Day 5: Visited a crowded nature museum before heading to the airport for Xi'an.
not mentioned
overcast
morning
quick run through
1
Nature Museum
not mentioned
Visited a nature museum with interesting architecture.
not mentioned
Tips: Can get very crowded, which might ruin the experience.
afternoon
not mentioned
2
Travel to Xi'an
Catching a flight to Xi'an.
Headed to the airport to catch a flight.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Day 1: Attended a university Chinese New Year event with dumpling making and performances.
not mentioned
not mentioned
afternoon
not mentioned
1
University Chinese New Year Activity
not mentioned
Dumpling making, paper cutting, and dinner with performances.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Dumplings
- Rice
- Corn
- Meat
- Vegetables
Day 2: Traveled to Shanghai by train, got haircuts, and went clubbing at night.
not mentioned
sunny
morning
about 4 hours
1
Train to Shanghai
Managed to get a sleeping ticket for the train
Took a sleeper train to Shanghai.
not mentioned
Tips: Normal sitting seats are preferred over sleeping tickets for short trips.
afternoon
not mentioned
2
Haircut
not mentioned
Got haircuts and learned to play Chinese chess.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
night
not mentioned
3
Club INS
not mentioned
Went to a super club in Shanghai.
free entry
Tips: Knowing a promoter can get you in for free.
Day 3: Woke up late and visited Yuyuan Garden for the spectacular Lantern Festival.
not mentioned
sunny
afternoon
not mentioned
1
Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival
not mentioned
Saw the incredible Lantern Festival displays.
tickets were a bit expensive
Tips: Go when the sun is setting or when it's dark out.
Food Recommendations:
- Matcha drink
Day 4: Visited Jing'an Temple, ate street food, saw the Bund, and visited a rooftop bar.
not mentioned
a bit chillier, sunny
morning
not mentioned
1
Jing'an Temple
not mentioned
Visited the peaceful temple amidst the city chaos.
not mentioned
Tips: A must-see if you're in Shanghai for the first time.
afternoon
not mentioned
2
Wujiang Road
not mentioned
Tried local street food snacks.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Beef cake
- Vegetable cake
- Strawberry Tanghulu
evening
not mentioned
3
The Bund
Took a stroll down Nanjing Road to get to the metro.
Enjoyed the iconic skyline views at night.
not mentioned
Tips: Go when it's dark out for the best views.
night
not mentioned
4
Flair Rooftop Bar
not mentioned
Enjoyed drinks with a view of the Pearl Tower.
astronomical prices
Tips: Just go for the view and pictures.
Food Recommendations:
- Wine
Day 5: Visited a crowded nature museum before heading to the airport for Xi'an.
not mentioned
overcast
morning
quick run through
1
Nature Museum
not mentioned
Visited a nature museum with interesting architecture.
not mentioned
Tips: Can get very crowded, which might ruin the experience.
afternoon
not mentioned
2
Travel to Xi'an
Catching a flight to Xi'an.
Headed to the airport to catch a flight.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
