Day 1: Exploring local markets, historic gardens, modern districts, and diverse food experiences in Shanghai.
Cold (narrator wears winter clothing)
morning
1
Local Market Visit & Street Food Breakfast
Eating savory crepes and fried onion pancakes.
Crepe: 7 Yuan, Fried Onion Pancake: 7 Yuan
Tips: A great way to start the day with authentic local food.
Food Recommendations:
- Shandong Mixed Grain Pancake (Jianbing)
- Fried Onion Pancake (Cong You Bing)
- Fried Dough Stick (You Tiao)
afternoon
2
Yu Yuen Garden & Yuyuan Bazaar
Travel with a private tour.
Historic Ming Dynasty garden and bustling surrounding market.
Tips: Explore both the serene garden and the lively market area.
Food Recommendations:
- Rose Pastry from Lu Bo Lang
- Sweet Sesame-filled Steamed Dumplings (Tangyuan)
afternoon
3
Coffee Break at Peet's Coffee
Enjoying a flat white coffee.
Tips: A good spot for a coffee break.
Food Recommendations:
- Flat White with Oat Milk
afternoon
4
Xintiandi Exploration
Travel with a private tour.
Modern, upmarket area with unique architecture and shops.
Tips: Features a blend of old and new, with high-end shops and restaurants.
Food Recommendations:
- Various cafes and restaurants
evening
5
Tianzifang & Japanese Dinner
Travel with a private tour.
Winding lanes with boutiques, art, cafes, and Japanese restaurant.
Tips: Cool area with lots of unique shops and eateries.
Food Recommendations:
- Sushi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
evening
6
Nanjing Road & M&M's World
Travel with a private tour.
Major shopping street and the M&M's store.
M&Ms: ~12 AUD for a small bag
Tips: Very touristy, especially M&M's World.
Food Recommendations:
- Various street food and restaurants
evening
7
The Bund at Night
Travel with a private tour.
Iconic waterfront with historic and modern skylines.
Tips: Visit after dark to see the incredible city lights.
Day 2: Morning exploration of the French Concession with a coffee stop.
Cold (narrator wears winter clothing)
morning
1
French Concession & Coffee at Metal Hands
Exploring the historic French Concession and enjoying coffee.
Tips: A charming area with unique architecture.
Food Recommendations:
- Coffee at Metal Hands
Day 1: Exploring local markets, historic gardens, modern districts, and diverse food experiences in Shanghai.
Cold (narrator wears winter clothing)
morning
1
Local Market Visit & Street Food Breakfast
Eating savory crepes and fried onion pancakes.
Crepe: 7 Yuan, Fried Onion Pancake: 7 Yuan
Tips: A great way to start the day with authentic local food.
Food Recommendations:
- Shandong Mixed Grain Pancake (Jianbing)
- Fried Onion Pancake (Cong You Bing)
- Fried Dough Stick (You Tiao)
afternoon
2
Yu Yuen Garden & Yuyuan Bazaar
Travel with a private tour.
Historic Ming Dynasty garden and bustling surrounding market.
Tips: Explore both the serene garden and the lively market area.
Food Recommendations:
- Rose Pastry from Lu Bo Lang
- Sweet Sesame-filled Steamed Dumplings (Tangyuan)
afternoon
3
Coffee Break at Peet's Coffee
Enjoying a flat white coffee.
Tips: A good spot for a coffee break.
Food Recommendations:
- Flat White with Oat Milk
afternoon
4
Xintiandi Exploration
Travel with a private tour.
Modern, upmarket area with unique architecture and shops.
Tips: Features a blend of old and new, with high-end shops and restaurants.
Food Recommendations:
- Various cafes and restaurants
evening
5
Tianzifang & Japanese Dinner
Travel with a private tour.
Winding lanes with boutiques, art, cafes, and Japanese restaurant.
Tips: Cool area with lots of unique shops and eateries.
Food Recommendations:
- Sushi
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
evening
6
Nanjing Road & M&M's World
Travel with a private tour.
Major shopping street and the M&M's store.
M&Ms: ~12 AUD for a small bag
Tips: Very touristy, especially M&M's World.
Food Recommendations:
- Various street food and restaurants
evening
7
The Bund at Night
Travel with a private tour.
Iconic waterfront with historic and modern skylines.
Tips: Visit after dark to see the incredible city lights.
Day 2: Morning exploration of the French Concession with a coffee stop.
Cold (narrator wears winter clothing)
morning
1
French Concession & Coffee at Metal Hands
Exploring the historic French Concession and enjoying coffee.
Tips: A charming area with unique architecture.
Food Recommendations:
- Coffee at Metal Hands
