Check in at iconic film locations and encounter the romance of Shanghai's light and shadow

The Shanghai International Film Festival has arrived as scheduled, and in this city interwoven with light and shadow, every street and every building hides cinematic-level imagery. Today, Hou Jue will guide you to unlock film-inspired check-in spots like the Waibaidu Bridge, Peace Hotel, North Bund, Wukang Building, and Shanghai Exhibition Center, embarking on a magical journey between reality and the silver screen. ❶ Waibaidu Bridge This century-old bridge carries countless film memories. Standing on the bridge and gazing at the Huangpu River, the sunset shimmers on the water, creating a stunning contrast with the skyscrapers of Lujiazui on the opposite shore, as if stepping into the celluloid world of old Shanghai. ❷ Peace Hotel As the "city's calling card" of the Shanghai Bund, the Peace Hotel is not only a textbook of historical architecture but also a filming location for movies. The polished marble floors, elegantly winding spiral staircases, and gleaming antique chandeliers hide countless golden years of old Shanghai, softly whispering tales of the past. ❸ North Bund Strolling along the Hongkou Riverside, you'll find the eclectic international architecture of the Bund on one side and futuristic skyscrapers on the other. Every casual snapshot rivals a movie poster. ❹ Wukang Building This historic building seems to embody the artistic soul of Shanghai. Recommended check-in angles: capture a panoramic shot from across the street or leisurely sit at a corner café, watching passersby flow like scenes from a movie ☕️. ❺ Shanghai Exhibition Center Built in 1955 as the Sino-Soviet Friendship Building, this structure resembles a palace from a fairy tale. The grand colonnades, retro carved staircases, and the beautiful reflections in the fountain square all exude romance—every shot here has the high-end feel of a magazine cover. ❻ Power Station of Art (PSA) Once the Nanshi Power Plant, it has now transformed into Shanghai's coolest contemporary art hall. The mottled red brick walls, rugged steel structures, and the towering 165-meter chimney perfectly blend industrial style with modern light and shadow, with every corner hiding cinematic stories waiting to be discovered. Shanghai is a never-ending film city. This June, let’s measure the stories on the silver screen with our footsteps and collect those heart-stirring fragments of light and shadow in the corners of the city.