04 College Guy in Shanghai | Sharing My Tested Travel Route

04 College Guy 🎒 Shanghai | Sharing My Tested Travel Route ✅ "Fishing for the old dreams of the International Settlement through sycamore leaves, trading the warmth of a bowl of wonton soup for the breeze on the Bund." 🚇 Transportation Guide Major Transit Hubs - ✈️ Pudong/Hongqiao Airport: Metro Line 2 goes directly downtown (~¥7/hour) - 🚄 Shanghai Station/Hongqiao Station: Metro Lines 1/2/3/4 cover the whole city (¥3-5 fare) City Transit - Metro: Scan with Metro Daduhui APP (18 lines cover 90% of attractions) - Bus: Scan with Alipay "Transport" (¥2/ride) ⚠️ Avoid: Taxis during rush hours (7:30-9:30 AM & 5:00-7:00 PM)! 🛏️ Accommodation Recs 📍 People's Square/Nanjing East Road Area - Hostel: Blue Mountain International Youth Hostel (¥85/bed, 10-min walk to the Bund) - Budget Hotel: Kongji Youth Hotel (¥158/night for a double room, artsy alley on Julu Road) 🥟 5 Must-Try Foods 1. Pan-fried Buns: Da Hu Chun (¥8 for 4 pork buns) 2. Scallion Pancake: A Da Cong You Bing (¥7, queue at 6 AM) 3. Butterfly Pastry: International Hotel Bakery (¥32/bag) 4. Fresh Meat Mooncake: Guang Ming Cun (¥6/piece) 5. Pork Chop with Rice Cake: Xian De Lai (¥15) 6. Savory Soy Milk: Tao Yuan Juan Cun (¥12) 7. Qingtuan (Glutinous Rice Balls): Shen Da Cheng (¥6 for red bean filling) 🍜 Money-Saving Tip: For snacks, head to **Dajing Road** near City God Temple—locals' prices! ⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance 1. Transport Card: Get a "Metro Day Pass" (¥18 for unlimited rides in 24 hours) 2. Book Early: All attractions require 3-day advance booking! Duoyun Bookstore slots sell out fast (released at 7 AM). 3. Bund Cruise: Skip the ¥120 tourist boat! Take the ¥2 Dongjin Line ferry for the same night views 🌉. 4. Power Banks: Street chargers are scarce—bring your own. 5. Weather: Always carry an umbrella! June is rainy, December is damp and cold. 💰 Cost Breakdown Accommodation: ¥85 Tickets: Yu Garden ¥40 Transport: Metro ¥30 + Ferry ¥4 = ¥34 Food: ¥155 Total: 85+40+34+155 = ¥314/person ✅ 🌙 The alley breeze still carries the aroma of pan-fried buns, while the Bund's lights leave golden traces in your eyes—this city's true essence is unlocked through budget travel. 📮 Next stop, should we meet at the corner of Sinan Road?