Shanghai… a city that blends past and future

This trip to Shanghai was like being transported to a sci-fi movie with a touch of traditional Chinese. The city is full of energy, hustle and bustle, and captivating from morning till night. 1. The Bund – The Historic Skyline We started our first morning at “The Bund”, a street along the Huangpu River lined with colonial-style European buildings. Looking across the river, we could see the Pudong side, where skyscrapers were competing to touch the horizon. It was a scene that immediately made us feel that Shanghai was truly the center of Asia in the 21st century. 2. Nanjing Road – Shop till you drop, stop for bubble tea Not far from The Bund, we entered Nanjing Road, the main pedestrian street of Shanghai, lined with large shopping malls, Chinese and international brand restaurants and souvenir shops. While walking around, we tried a famous Chinese bubble tea. It had a perfect sweetness and a strong aroma of black tea. I must say that it was just as good as Taiwan’s! 3. Yuyuan Market – Authentic China in a Big City If you want to experience ancient Shanghai, you have to come to Yuyuan Market. It’s like going back in time to the Ming Dynasty. With intricate wooden architecture and many local shops selling traditional snacks, porcelain, and authentic Chinese decorations, the atmosphere is crowded but charming. 4. Pudong & Oriental Pearl Tower – The future world in China When crossing the river to “Pudong”, the image that you see is a city of the future that contrasts with the past that just passed by. The Oriental Pearl Tower stands tall in the middle of the city as if to say that this is a metropolis of Asia. We went up to see the view from above, looking down to see the entire city of Shanghai with the gradient of lights at night, so beautiful that we were stunned. 5. Shanghai Disney Resort – A dreamland that is not just for children End the trip by becoming a child again at “Shanghai Disney”. Here, there is the largest castle among Disneys in the world, a magnificent Pirates of the Caribbean zone, and a spectacular show at night. It is a colorful farewell to this trip.