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上海 shanghai vlog | my life in china, going out with friends, new hair + nails, collective haul

Day 1: Farewell dinner with friends at the Bund and enjoying the night skyline views.

2026 - 01 - 10
Cold, mostly sunny, 55°F
Evening 2 hours
1

Cocina 19

Take the metro to the station near the Bund, then walk.
Spanish tapas restaurant offering scenic views of the Bund.
not mentioned
Tips: There is no seating outside due to cold, but you can take photos on the balcony.
Food Recommendations:
  • Pumpkin Soup
  • Garlic Chicken Wings
  • Creamy Bacon Pasta
  • Shrimp Risotto
  • Bread Basket
Night 1 hour
2

The Bund

Walk from the restaurant to the waterfront promenade.
Walking along the waterfront to admire the illuminated city skyline.
Free
Tips: Great spot for photos with the Oriental Pearl Tower in the background.

Day 2: Relaxing afternoon spent getting a hair makeover at a salon.

2026 - 01 - 11
not mentioned
Afternoon not mentioned
1

Hair Salon

Located inside a shopping mall.
Getting hair dyed black and a layered haircut.
not mentioned
Tips: Some salons offer free drinks like iced coffee latte.

Day 3: Shopping trip to Joy City Mall for trendy toys, stationery, and drinks.

2026 - 01 - 12
Cloudy, 45°F
15:43 4 hours
1

Joy City Mall (Jing'an)

not mentioned
Large mall featuring trendy shops, pop-ups, and dining.
Varied
Tips: Check out the various pop-up stores and character shops.
Afternoon 20 minutes
2

Heytea

Inside Joy City Mall.
Popular tea chain known for fruit teas and cheese foam.
not mentioned
Tips: Try the Guava drink with grape bits.
Food Recommendations:
  • Guava Drink
Afternoon 1 hour
3

Pop Mart & Toy Stores

Inside Joy City Mall.
Shopping for blind boxes like Labubu and Fugglers.
not mentioned
Tips: Look for limited edition items or specific character blind boxes.
Afternoon 30 minutes
4

One Punch Man Pop-up

Inside Joy City Mall.
Themed pop-up store with photo ops and merchandise.
not mentioned
Tips: Great photo opportunities with character cutouts.
Evening 1 hour
5

Deli World & KKV

Inside Joy City Mall.
Browsing stationery, lifestyle goods, and beauty products.
89 yuan for shampoo set
Tips: Good place for souvenirs like notebooks and hand creams.

Day 4: Pampering afternoon with a manicure followed by dinner at J-Town.

not mentioned
67 degrees
16:00 2 hours
1

Nice Nail Salon

not mentioned
Nail salon providing manicure services with intricate designs.
not mentioned
Tips: Bring an inspiration picture for the nail artists.
Evening not mentioned
2

J-Town

not mentioned
Dining area featuring Japanese cuisine.
not mentioned
Tips: Good spot for dinner.

Day 1: Farewell dinner with friends at the Bund and enjoying the night skyline views.

2026 - 01 - 10
Cold, mostly sunny, 55°F
Evening 2 hours
1

Cocina 19

Take the metro to the station near the Bund, then walk.
Spanish tapas restaurant offering scenic views of the Bund.
not mentioned
Tips: There is no seating outside due to cold, but you can take photos on the balcony.
Food Recommendations:
  • Pumpkin Soup
  • Garlic Chicken Wings
  • Creamy Bacon Pasta
  • Shrimp Risotto
  • Bread Basket
Night 1 hour
2

The Bund

Walk from the restaurant to the waterfront promenade.
Walking along the waterfront to admire the illuminated city skyline.
Free
Tips: Great spot for photos with the Oriental Pearl Tower in the background.

Day 2: Relaxing afternoon spent getting a hair makeover at a salon.

2026 - 01 - 11
not mentioned
Afternoon not mentioned
1

Hair Salon

Located inside a shopping mall.
Getting hair dyed black and a layered haircut.
not mentioned
Tips: Some salons offer free drinks like iced coffee latte.

Day 3: Shopping trip to Joy City Mall for trendy toys, stationery, and drinks.

2026 - 01 - 12
Cloudy, 45°F
15:43 4 hours
1

Joy City Mall (Jing'an)

not mentioned
Large mall featuring trendy shops, pop-ups, and dining.
Varied
Tips: Check out the various pop-up stores and character shops.
Afternoon 20 minutes
2

Heytea

Inside Joy City Mall.
Popular tea chain known for fruit teas and cheese foam.
not mentioned
Tips: Try the Guava drink with grape bits.
Food Recommendations:
  • Guava Drink
Afternoon 1 hour
3

Pop Mart & Toy Stores

Inside Joy City Mall.
Shopping for blind boxes like Labubu and Fugglers.
not mentioned
Tips: Look for limited edition items or specific character blind boxes.
Afternoon 30 minutes
4

One Punch Man Pop-up

Inside Joy City Mall.
Themed pop-up store with photo ops and merchandise.
not mentioned
Tips: Great photo opportunities with character cutouts.
Evening 1 hour
5

Deli World & KKV

Inside Joy City Mall.
Browsing stationery, lifestyle goods, and beauty products.
89 yuan for shampoo set
Tips: Good place for souvenirs like notebooks and hand creams.

Day 4: Pampering afternoon with a manicure followed by dinner at J-Town.

not mentioned
67 degrees
16:00 2 hours
1

Nice Nail Salon

not mentioned
Nail salon providing manicure services with intricate designs.
not mentioned
Tips: Bring an inspiration picture for the nail artists.
Evening not mentioned
2

J-Town

not mentioned
Dining area featuring Japanese cuisine.
not mentioned
Tips: Good spot for dinner.

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