Day 1: Exploring cultural hubs, bookstores, and bakeries in the Jing'an area.
not mentioned
Cloudy and overcast
Afternoon
2 hours
1
Columbia Circle & Tsutaya Books
Cycled to the location
A revitalized cultural hub featuring a stunning historic bookstore.
38 RMB for drink
Tips: Great for reading and taking photos; has a cafe section.
Food Recommendations:
- Matcha Latte
Evening
1 hour
2
Feral Banh Mi
Took the bus to Jing'an area
A cozy spot for Vietnamese sandwiches.
39 RMB
Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Crispy Pork Banh Mi
Evening
1 hour
3
Zhang Yuan & Amam Bakery
Walked from dinner spot
Historic shikumen architectural area with trendy shops and bakeries.
not mentioned
Tips: The bakery offers London-themed pastries.
Food Recommendations:
- Earl Grey and Apple Croissant
Night
45 minutes
4
Loft
Located in a mall nearby
Japanese chain store selling stationery and lifestyle goods.
not mentioned
Tips: Great for cute stickers and stationery.
Day 2: University life followed by city walks and a themed cafe visit.
not mentioned
Cloudy
Morning
4 hours
1
East China Normal University
Walked to class
Attending classes and experiencing campus life.
Cheap (canteen)
Tips: Try the canteen for affordable breakfast.
Food Recommendations:
- Steamed Bun
Afternoon
2 hours
2
Wukang Road & Xintiandi
Walking tour
Walking tour of historic streets and trendy districts.
Free
Tips: Wukang Mansion is a famous photo spot.
Afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Miffy Cafe
Took subway to the Bund area
Cute character-themed cafe located in BFC.
68 RMB for set
Tips: Very cute decor, good for photos.
Food Recommendations:
- Miffy & Babara Hamburger Set
- Miffy Voyage Meatball
Evening
1 hour
4
Fat Pho Diner
Walked inside the mall
Casual dining spot in a mall for noodles.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Rice Noodles
- Fried Chicken
Day 3: A relaxing day of studying and dining in a cozy cafe.
not mentioned
Rainy
Afternoon
3 hours
1
Polly Cafe
Took subway line 3
Atmospheric cafe with movie projections and study space.
not mentioned
Tips: Good place to study or watch movies projected on the wall.
Food Recommendations:
- Mochi Pancakes
- Matcha
- Noodle Soup
Day 4: Cultural immersion with calligraphy class and campus dining.
not mentioned
Cloudy
Afternoon
3 hours
1
East China Normal University
On campus
Attending a Chinese calligraphy class.
not mentioned
Tips: Great way to meet new people.
Food Recommendations:
- Canteen Rice Bowl
Day 5: Brunch, street food, and an international cultural festival.
not mentioned
Rainy
Morning
1.5 hours
1
Head in the Clouds
Walked to the cafe
A cafe serving brunch and yogurt bowls.
Pricey
Tips: Food is delicious but overpriced.
Food Recommendations:
- Blueberry Yogurt Bowl
Afternoon
2 hours
2
Yuyuan Road
Rode a shared bike
A charming street with shops and tea places.
not mentioned
Tips: Nice area for a stroll.
Food Recommendations:
- Egg Pancake (Jianbing)
- Molly Tea
Evening
3 hours
3
ECNU International Cultural Festival
On campus
Campus festival with performances and international booths.
Varies by booth
Tips: Check out performances and food from different countries.
Food Recommendations:
- Teriyaki Chicken Rice
Night
2 hours
4
Bar No. 3
Took a Didi to the bar
A bar for evening drinks with friends.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Cocktails
Day 6: Enjoying the cultural festival and a western dinner.
not mentioned
Cloudy
Afternoon
3 hours
1
ECNU International Cultural Festival
On campus
Visiting booths and trying international activities.
Varies
Tips: Get a passport stamped at different booths.
Food Recommendations:
- Jianbing (Egg Pancake)
Evening
2 hours
2
Lenbach
Took a car with friends
Restaurant serving German cuisine.
not mentioned
Tips: Good for group dinners.
Food Recommendations:
- Pizza
- Sausages
- Seafood Pasta
Day 1: Exploring cultural hubs, bookstores, and bakeries in the Jing'an area.
not mentioned
Cloudy and overcast
Afternoon
2 hours
1
Columbia Circle & Tsutaya Books
Cycled to the location
A revitalized cultural hub featuring a stunning historic bookstore.
38 RMB for drink
Tips: Great for reading and taking photos; has a cafe section.
Food Recommendations:
- Matcha Latte
Evening
1 hour
2
Feral Banh Mi
Took the bus to Jing'an area
A cozy spot for Vietnamese sandwiches.
39 RMB
Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Crispy Pork Banh Mi
Evening
1 hour
3
Zhang Yuan & Amam Bakery
Walked from dinner spot
Historic shikumen architectural area with trendy shops and bakeries.
not mentioned
Tips: The bakery offers London-themed pastries.
Food Recommendations:
- Earl Grey and Apple Croissant
Night
45 minutes
4
Loft
Located in a mall nearby
Japanese chain store selling stationery and lifestyle goods.
not mentioned
Tips: Great for cute stickers and stationery.
Day 2: University life followed by city walks and a themed cafe visit.
not mentioned
Cloudy
Morning
4 hours
1
East China Normal University
Walked to class
Attending classes and experiencing campus life.
Cheap (canteen)
Tips: Try the canteen for affordable breakfast.
Food Recommendations:
- Steamed Bun
Afternoon
2 hours
2
Wukang Road & Xintiandi
Walking tour
Walking tour of historic streets and trendy districts.
Free
Tips: Wukang Mansion is a famous photo spot.
Afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Miffy Cafe
Took subway to the Bund area
Cute character-themed cafe located in BFC.
68 RMB for set
Tips: Very cute decor, good for photos.
Food Recommendations:
- Miffy & Babara Hamburger Set
- Miffy Voyage Meatball
Evening
1 hour
4
Fat Pho Diner
Walked inside the mall
Casual dining spot in a mall for noodles.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Rice Noodles
- Fried Chicken
Day 3: A relaxing day of studying and dining in a cozy cafe.
not mentioned
Rainy
Afternoon
3 hours
1
Polly Cafe
Took subway line 3
Atmospheric cafe with movie projections and study space.
not mentioned
Tips: Good place to study or watch movies projected on the wall.
Food Recommendations:
- Mochi Pancakes
- Matcha
- Noodle Soup
Day 4: Cultural immersion with calligraphy class and campus dining.
not mentioned
Cloudy
Afternoon
3 hours
1
East China Normal University
On campus
Attending a Chinese calligraphy class.
not mentioned
Tips: Great way to meet new people.
Food Recommendations:
- Canteen Rice Bowl
Day 5: Brunch, street food, and an international cultural festival.
not mentioned
Rainy
Morning
1.5 hours
1
Head in the Clouds
Walked to the cafe
A cafe serving brunch and yogurt bowls.
Pricey
Tips: Food is delicious but overpriced.
Food Recommendations:
- Blueberry Yogurt Bowl
Afternoon
2 hours
2
Yuyuan Road
Rode a shared bike
A charming street with shops and tea places.
not mentioned
Tips: Nice area for a stroll.
Food Recommendations:
- Egg Pancake (Jianbing)
- Molly Tea
Evening
3 hours
3
ECNU International Cultural Festival
On campus
Campus festival with performances and international booths.
Varies by booth
Tips: Check out performances and food from different countries.
Food Recommendations:
- Teriyaki Chicken Rice
Night
2 hours
4
Bar No. 3
Took a Didi to the bar
A bar for evening drinks with friends.
not mentioned
Tips: not mentioned
Food Recommendations:
- Cocktails
Day 6: Enjoying the cultural festival and a western dinner.
not mentioned
Cloudy
Afternoon
3 hours
1
ECNU International Cultural Festival
On campus
Visiting booths and trying international activities.
Varies
Tips: Get a passport stamped at different booths.
Food Recommendations:
- Jianbing (Egg Pancake)
Evening
2 hours
2
Lenbach
Took a car with friends
Restaurant serving German cuisine.
not mentioned
Tips: Good for group dinners.
Food Recommendations:
- Pizza
- Sausages
- Seafood Pasta
