I love SH! Shanghai is one of my favorite Chinese cities. This modern city is a mixture of Chinese and European cultures. Shanghai is split into two main areas by the Huangpu River (黄浦江): Puxi (浦西), West of the river and Pudong (浦東), East of the river.
This time, I only visited Puxi. Puxi covers the historical and cultural aspects of Shanghai.
Pudong features the modern side of Shanghai including the skyscrapers such as the Shanghai World Financial Center and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. It focuses mainly on the economic activities.
Xintiandi ["New Heaven & Earth"] (新天地)
Xintiandi (新天地) is one of the entertainment district to visit. The architecture features the re-creation of Shikumen (石庫門) housing style, meaning "Stone Warehouse Gate". The buildings keep the antique wall, tiles and exterior of the Shikumen housing style of old Shanghai. The interior space is designed to suit up with the 21st-century urban lifestyle. The modern Shikumen buildings host boutiques, coffeeshops, lounges, bars and restaurants. This traditional Shanghainese architectural style is inspired by Western and Chinese element in mid-19th century. Before the development of Shanghai Xintiandi, this area featured of aged alleys and the mid-19th century Shikumen houses.
I had an ice cream (小心花) at Haagen Daaz for 59 RMB.
Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant (南翔饅頭店) offers 小籠包.
The Bund (外灘)
The Bund is a landmark of Shanghai. It contains a dozen of historical buildings lining the Huangpu River. They once housed the banks and the trading houses from different countries (United Kingdom, France, Italy, etc.). There exist 52 building of various architecture styles such as Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. The river front walkway gives a nice sightseeing spot of Pudong.
Xintiandi (新天地) is one of the entertainment district to visit. The architecture features the re-creation of Shikumen (石庫門) housing style, meaning "Stone Warehouse Gate". The buildings keep the antique wall, tiles and exterior of the Shikumen housing style of old Shanghai. The interior space is designed to suit up with the 21st-century urban lifestyle. The modern Shikumen buildings host boutiques, coffeeshops, lounges, bars and restaurants. This traditional Shanghainese architectural style is inspired by Western and Chinese element in mid-19th century. Before the development of Shanghai Xintiandi, this area featured of aged alleys and the mid-19th century Shikumen houses.
I had an ice cream (小心花) at Haagen Daaz for 59 RMB.
City God Temple (上海城隍庙)
City God Temple remains a temple in Shanghai. However, today, it is also known as a district of commerce surrounding the temple.Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant (南翔饅頭店) offers 小籠包.
Finally, I have the opportunity to taste this traditionally snack which I have been waiting for so long: 冰糖葫蘆. Originated from northern China, it is consisted of sugar-coated haw (山楂) on a stick of 20 cm. Today, people also use other fruits for more varieties. I prefer the original taste. Actually, you can find them almost everywhere on the streets in Beijing and Shanghai, but I do not know whether they are fresh or not. I bought it from a shop instead of the bicycles/food chariots.
The Bund (外灘)
The Bund is a landmark of Shanghai. It contains a dozen of historical buildings lining the Huangpu River. They once housed the banks and the trading houses from different countries (United Kingdom, France, Italy, etc.). There exist 52 building of various architecture styles such as Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. The river front walkway gives a nice sightseeing spot of Pudong.
At nightime, the Bund is even more crowded than in daytime. It is a must to go walk around there after sunset. I simply love going to the Bund anytime of the day.
My parents walked on Nanjing Road and I went to grab a drink at Xintiandi. Nanjing Road is a pedestrian street known for its shops. This walkway is 1,033 meters long lying between the Bund and the People's Square. It is lit up at nightime. Nanjing Road is part of Shanghai's history and culture.
Next time, I would like to walk on Nanjing Road in Puxi, cross the 646.7 meters long Sightseeing Tunnel at the Bund running from the Bund at the end of Nanjing Rd to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Pudong and go up to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and walk on the Riverside Promenade in Pudong.
Sources: www.meet-in-shanghai.net/
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