Hello? Shanghai? Anybody Home?
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Certainly! Here's the translation with attention paid to both readability and fidelity to the original text:
Greetings everyone! I've got a little question here~
When it comes to visiting Shanghai, what immediately pops into my mind are Disney and The Bund.
- Both places feel like must-see spots. They're incredibly famous!
- Disneyland Park: Enough said, it’s a globally renowned fairy tale kingdom— who wouldn't want to enjoy their time there?
- The Bund: You know, that place offering views of numerous ultra-modern skyscrapers across the river (like the Oriental Pearl Tower) from its waterside promenade. In addition, it’s filled with many European-style historical buildings. With a bit of lighting at night, the whole scene becomes incredibly beautiful and perfect for taking pictures!
But aside from these two places, what other spots are particularly worth visiting in Shanghai?
- I always feel like there aren’t that many options; yet Shanghai still attracts so many people.
- Could it be that I’ve overlooked some hidden gems? What places do you guys usually visit in Shanghai besides these?
Reminder for friends planning to visit Shanghai:
- Crowd Alert:
- Particularly during holidays or weekends, places like Disney and The Bund get really crowded! So be mentally prepared, or try to visit off-peak.
- Any suggestions? Arrive early or choose weekdays for fewer crowds. Pre-book popular attractions!
- Shanghai has more than just Disney and The Bund:
- Actually, Shanghai is much larger. Besides these two famous landmarks, there are lots of different style destinations. If all you know are these two spots, you might end up thinking, "Is that all?"
- What else can we explore?
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- Old Alleyways/Shikumen: Want to experience old Shanghai charm? Visit the clusters of Shikumen residential buildings around Tianzifang or Xintiandi. These are uniquely historical dwellings in Shanghai that truly offer a taste of history.
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- Trendy Neighborhoods: The bustling Nanjing Road (though crowded) is where shoppers go, while the former French Concession (like Wukang Road) with its charming shops and cafes are great for leisurely walks around the city.
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- Museums and Art Galleries: Places like Shanghai Museum or China Art Museum cater to culture enthusiasts looking for more to do.
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- Food Paradise: There’s no lack of delicious cuisine in Shanghai, from local delicacies like steamed pork buns to international cuisines— all satisfy those longing for more food experiences!
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Any advice would be greatly appreciated! What else makes Shanghai so appealing?
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- Both places feel like must-see spots. They're incredibly famous!
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Shanghai boasts some of the best cocktails, coffee, Japanese, Italian, French, and Spanish cuisine in the country. It hosts the most musicals, concerts, and international sports events, and has top-quality restaurants and hotels. Many brands choose Shanghai for their national or Asia-Pacific flagship stores. You don't come to a metropolis to see mountains and rivers, do you?
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Who nowadays would spend money just to see the same old mountains and rivers? People come to Shanghai to enjoy experiences you can't find in other cities. It's like how Shanghainese people visit Japan multiple times a year, or how many Koreans specifically prefer Shanghai.
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Hengshan Road, Fuxing Middle Road, Wukang Road, Anfu Road, Pudong Art Museum, Shanghai Astronomy Museum, Xintiandi, Jing'an Temple, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, The Bund, Disneyland, Shanghai Tower – this is my go-to itinerary when showing friends and family around, usually taking three to four days. For meals, spending over 500 RMB per person usually guarantees a good experience, but around 300 RMB per person is also quite decent if you're not looking to splurge on treating others. For kids or young girls, I'd take them to various gelato and dessert shops. For peers, I'd arrange to see a play, musical, or stand-up comedy. For older relatives, a stay or meal at the Peace Hotel is a good choice.
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That's very comprehensive!
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People come to Shanghai to enjoy life, not for the exhausting kind of tourism where you rush through sights and risk getting ripped off. Leisurely travel is a joy for discerning individuals. You could spend a whole day at the Shanghai Museum's exhibition of Egyptian national treasures and still not see everything. Top-tier Western performances at the Grand Theatre might be their only stop in China – for example, the Berlin Philharmonic's Asia tour included Shanghai but not Hong Kong. There are also rumors of a Taylor Swift concert in Shanghai this year. Furthermore, upcoming events like the F1 Shanghai Grand Prix and the year-end ATP Tennis Masters are major tourist attractions, and no other Chinese city hosts such a diverse lineup of these events.
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Seriously? Taylor Swift is coming to Shanghai this year?!
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Perhaps they just come to experience what a big city is like. For ordinary people, there might indeed not be much that's 'fun' in the traditional sense.
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Shanghai offers such abundant resources to ordinary people. Just yesterday, I saw a parent comment that Shanghai is like a generous, tasteful, yet understated wealthy benefactor. They mentioned that their kids never want to leave the planetarium, museum, or aquarium, and that they visit weekly.
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Putting other things aside, when my nieces and nephews visited Shanghai for a week during summer vacation, and I showed them around, they went back home determined to study hard and get into a university in Shanghai.
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Any recommendations? I'm planning a trip to Shanghai soon.
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Well, I mainly go for the shopping. When I get tired of Hangzhou's shopping scene, I go to Shanghai. When I'm done with Shanghai, I head to Nanjing. It's all about the 'city walk' for me. If I want to see natural scenery, I'd consider places like Xinjiang, Tibet, or the Northwest.
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Me too! Count me in.
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Isn't the point of travel to escape a place you're tired of, only to visit a place someone else is tired of?
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It can't even compare to Nanjing or Hangzhou.
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Is three to four thousand [RMB] enough, excluding flights and accommodation? No Disney, no shopping – just for coffee, exhibitions, and musicals.
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That might not be enough for musicals... tickets for shows at smaller theaters are already around 499 [RMB] these days.
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All I can say is, after visiting Shanghai once, I found myself yearning for it even more.
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I took my daughter to Shanghai once when she was in the 3rd grade. She's been talking about wanting to go back for years. She even pestered me to go during Chinese New Year. I'm planning to take her there for a short trip during the holiday next month.