[CHINA] SHANGHAI: TIANZIFANG

Latest Shanghai's hypest area for Youngsters and just 1 last year became Tourism Objects  according to my sister LOL our fake guide. So here actually Shikumen or old style shanghai brick houses that turned into Artsy center [don't ask me history okey HAHA] You can find many local handmade products, like snacks and food, that you can't find in Supermart, and also some unique restaurant, bar, and cafe.

TIANZIFANG

HOW TO GO

Dapuqiao MRT Station line 9 exit 1

Super pretty right!!! I really love this kinda place, with traditional touch but not really historical but fun and just great place for hangout, with some handy light snacks and some cute limited stuffs!

CIAO!

[CHINA] SHANGHAI: YU GARDEN

If you wanna feel something traditional, this is the best place for you. Old shanghai town looked with beautiful small old garden from Ming's dynasty make this place super touristy and #1 must visit object in Shanghai

YU GARDEN

HOW TO GO 

Yu yuan Garden MRT Station line 10 exit 3

218 Anren St. Huangpu Qu, Shanghai

ENTRANCE FEE

CNY 20~30 

( if you want to go inside the garden but looking around thiss bazaar is free)

I hate history and i've been to inside the garden long time ago so i just strolled around shops. Actually, the garden inside is pretty but the entrance way to the garden just too crowded, so make sure you come early if you want to visit the garden.

And in the middle of it you can rest at Yu garden's foodcourt. It is super huge with 2 floors, you can taste all shanghai local dishes here.

RECOMMENDED FOOD

NANXIANG SOUP DUMPLINGS

So many places plagiat this dumplings so becareful and make sure you find the original one. Called as Nanxiang xiaolongbao or soup dumplings because this dish originally from Nanxiang, small city located near Shanghai. Chinese xiaolongbao is more into thicker skin so it's not as chewy as Taiwanese xiaolongbao. 1 portion of xiaolongpao CNY 20 for 10 pieces and other kind is crab roe giant xiaolongbao CNY 25? It quite special because you drink all soup using straw but becareful! It pipping hot! It always has a long queue but it won't take you too long :)

[CHINA] SHANGHAI: SINAN MANSION

Last time i went to Shanghai on 2014 (super long time ago), i went mostly all touristy places and mostly street food spots but living in Korea changed me so much of my lifestyle. I was starting attracted to Cafe hopping in other countries and made me wondering how's in Shanghai?

My sister said that there is one area in Shanghai and lately hype with cafe and pretty long green street after i browsed actually it is a luxurious area for Shanghai's elite and house of China's premier Zhao En Lai and Sun Yat Sen. And those trees just too peaceful to be true.

SINAN MANSION

HOW TO GO

Xintiandi MRT Station line 13 exit 5 walk around 400m

507 Fuxing middle rd. Lu Wan Qu, Shanghai

Right in the heart of sinan mensions, you can find super homey starbucks omg it super pretty with balcony on 2nd floor ♡

Just walking around it, made me super relax and peaceful. So if you are looking for less crowded and silent area, this can be a great choice for you ♡