Is this how to explore the Bund in Shanghai?! 99% of people don't know these hidden gems!

🔥[Shanghai Bund Walking Guide] Experience luxury on a budget of CNY 500! Unveiling the secret photo spots that are blowing up on social media! ✨ 🌉 A trip to Shanghai isn't complete without visiting the Bund! But 99% of people just stare blankly at the night view! This local's secret walking route + niche experiences will teach you how to avoid the crowds and take amazing photos! ⏰ Recommended Golden Hours: ✅ 7am: Have the Bund's iconic architecture all to yourself ✅ 4pm: Capture the perfect lighting for the Lujiazui skyline ✅ 6:30pm: The blue hour when the lights gradually turn on is the most magical 📸 Must-Visit Photo Spots: 1️⃣ Waibaidu Bridge (the same one from Romance in the Rain) 2️⃣ Dianchi Road (retro architecture street shots) 3️⃣ Jiujiang Road (perfectly framed Oriental Pearl Tower) 4️⃣ Pudong Museum of Art Sunset Viewing Platform (free! better than the trendy restaurants) 🚶‍♀️ Hidden Route: Nanjing East Road Subway Station → Peace Hotel → Bund Source → Yuanmingyuan Road → Zhapu Road Bridge → North Bund Riverside (2km total, fewer people and beautiful scenery!) 🍜 Foodie Surprises: • Time-honored brand: CNY 8.5 Peace Hotel Butterfly Pastries • Trendy store: %Arabica riverside coffee • Local's favorite: Sichuan Zhonglu local noodle shop 💡 Tips to Avoid Disappointment: ✖️ Don't take the CNY 50 sightseeing tunnel! ✔️ CNY 2 ferry (Jinling East Road - Dongchang Road) unlocks a budget-friendly Huangpu River cruise experience 🌃 Advanced Night View Experience: Bund → Take a taxi to the Pudong Museum of Art → Walk along the riverside towards Nanpu Bridge, capturing the reflection of the skyline + cruise ships in the same frame! 💰 Expense List: Transportation 30 + Food 70 + Coffee 40 = CNY 140 (The remaining CNY 360 is enough to buy a Disneyland ticket!) ⚠️ Important Notes: • The Bund is most crowded at 7pm on weekend nights when the lights are on • There are very few restrooms on the North Bund, so plan ahead • Wear comfortable shoes! The cobblestone streets are tough on your feet 💬 "So this is how you can explore the Bund!" - My honest thoughts after walking 30,000 steps with my bestie last week