Day 1: A solo day exploring Shanghai's trendy cafes, art exhibitions, and food spots during Chinese New Year.
not mentioned
Sunny and warm
Morning
1 hour
1
Folder Bakery & Coffee
Located in a walkable neighborhood
A small batch bakery cafe offering unique baked French toast.
not mentioned
Tips: Sit by the window for natural light and people watching.
Food Recommendations:
- Baked French Toast
- Blueberry Cream
Afternoon
45 minutes
2
PART SPACE
Walk from the cafe
An art space featuring a horse-themed exhibition and cute merchandise.
not mentioned
Tips: Great place to buy artistic postcards and knick-knacks.
Afternoon
30 minutes
3
Dip In Gelato
Short walk from previous stop
Popular gelato shop serving unique Chinese New Year flavors.
not mentioned
Tips: Try the seasonal 'Eight Treasure Rice' flavor.
Food Recommendations:
- Eight Treasure Rice Gelato
- Red Velvet & Buffalo Milk Gelato
Late Afternoon
2 hours
4
Power Station of Art
Take subway from Jing'an Temple station
Contemporary art museum in a converted power station with river views.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit the rooftop terrace at golden hour for a view of the river.
Evening
1.5 hours
5
Notpot (Nong Xiao Guo)
Accessible via public transport
Solo-friendly mini hotpot restaurant with conveyor belt ingredients.
~40 RMB (approx. 5 USD) per person
Tips: Excellent value for solo diners with unlimited options.
Food Recommendations:
- Mini Hotpot
- Broccoli
- Lotus Root
- Fish
- Fried Chicken
- Strawberry Ice Cream
Night
1 hour
6
Zhang Yuan (Zhang Garden)
Central location near Nanjing West Road
Historic shikumen complex featuring light festivals and night views.
Free
Tips: Best visited at night to see the light installations.
Day 1: A solo day exploring Shanghai's trendy cafes, art exhibitions, and food spots during Chinese New Year.
not mentioned
Sunny and warm
Morning
1 hour
1
Folder Bakery & Coffee
Located in a walkable neighborhood
A small batch bakery cafe offering unique baked French toast.
not mentioned
Tips: Sit by the window for natural light and people watching.
Food Recommendations:
- Baked French Toast
- Blueberry Cream
Afternoon
45 minutes
2
PART SPACE
Walk from the cafe
An art space featuring a horse-themed exhibition and cute merchandise.
not mentioned
Tips: Great place to buy artistic postcards and knick-knacks.
Afternoon
30 minutes
3
Dip In Gelato
Short walk from previous stop
Popular gelato shop serving unique Chinese New Year flavors.
not mentioned
Tips: Try the seasonal 'Eight Treasure Rice' flavor.
Food Recommendations:
- Eight Treasure Rice Gelato
- Red Velvet & Buffalo Milk Gelato
Late Afternoon
2 hours
4
Power Station of Art
Take subway from Jing'an Temple station
Contemporary art museum in a converted power station with river views.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit the rooftop terrace at golden hour for a view of the river.
Evening
1.5 hours
5
Notpot (Nong Xiao Guo)
Accessible via public transport
Solo-friendly mini hotpot restaurant with conveyor belt ingredients.
~40 RMB (approx. 5 USD) per person
Tips: Excellent value for solo diners with unlimited options.
Food Recommendations:
- Mini Hotpot
- Broccoli
- Lotus Root
- Fish
- Fried Chicken
- Strawberry Ice Cream
Night
1 hour
6
Zhang Yuan (Zhang Garden)
Central location near Nanjing West Road
Historic shikumen complex featuring light festivals and night views.
Free
Tips: Best visited at night to see the light installations.
