FIRST TIME in SHANGHAI CHINA – NOT what we Expected – Yu Gardens, Shanghai Tower, the Bund
Join us on an incredible day in Shanghai, China, where we explore some of the city’s most iconic landmarks and attractions.
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We started our journey by arriving in Shanghai at midday via a sleeper train from Xi’an, a unique way to travel in China. After a quick taxi ride to our luxurious hotel, the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, we were greeted with breathtaking views of the famous Pudong Skyline.
Our first stop was the serene yet bustling Yu Gardens, where despite the Sunday crowds, we enjoyed the traditional Chinese architecture and peaceful atmosphere. Lunch was at a charming local restaurant, offering delicious food at a great value—one of the hidden gems in Shanghai!
After a brief rest at our hotel, soaking in more views of the Bund, we headed to the towering Shanghai Tower. We went straight to the top, marveling at the panoramic views of the city from one of the world’s tallest buildings. As night fell, we strolled through Pudong, passing by the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower, which was dazzling with its night-time lights.
The adventure continued as we took the unique Shanghai Sightseeing Tunnel under the Huangpu River, emerging at the Bund. Here, we captured stunning photos with the illuminated Shanghai skyline as our backdrop. To wrap up our day, we indulged in some retail therapy on the famous Nanjing Road, before enjoying a leisurely walk along the Bund back to our hotel.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Shanghai Railway station
02:03 Taxi from Shanghai Station
03:08 Waldorf Astoria Shanghai
04:05 Walking to Yu Gardens
04:35 Yu Gardens
10:37 Food in Shanghai
13:03 Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Room Tour
15:57 Shanghai Tower
23:01 Walking around Pudong at night
23:54 Bund Sightseeing Tunnel
26:02 Shanghai Bund at Night
27:11 Nanjing Road
28:15 Walking along the Bund
29:03 Swimming pool at Waldorf Astoria Shanghai
23 Comments
Shanghai is such a great city, it is the perfect balance of the old and modern, I would love to return and spend more time in this fascinating city. I have written a FREE China Guide Book PDF with all our tips, tricks, best hotels, places to visit and more, you can download it here: https://bit.ly/4d8D23t
Shanghai tower has an AI experience. We loved it. Private no crowd elevator. I mean just our group to the top. It's like in the movies but in real life unreal. No iphone or any recording device allowed., you use your face to open a locker and put away everything before enter into your dream.
Chinese scenic spots are always crowded during holidays. If you want a good travel experience, you really need to make time arrangements in advance.
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I love China ❤❤❤
Ask your son n daughter how about their feeling 😂go everywhere make them learn more.
As a Chinese person, I can tell you for sure. The kinds of food in China are extremely numerous. I've been a Chinese for around 23 years and I still often eat delicacies that I've never seen before
Shanghai’s mix of old and new must have been amazing to experience! What surprised you the most about your visit?
I can’t wait to see the next video about Shanghai❤
作为一名父亲，我知道带两个孩子旅游真的不是一件容易的事。
你好，欢迎来到上海❤Shanghai🌆🏙️🌉
yep be careful with the taxi
Welcome❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉
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Your hotel room should be very expensive. You are a rich guy.
haha welcome to chengdu～❤
wow Shanghai is even more busy than before Covid!
你和你家人真的很有礼貌。👍
非常同意周末时候别去,就是人挤人.
Shanghai is expensive and boring. Top three provinces for tourism in China last year：
1.Guizhou（1.28 billion person-time）
2.Yunnan（1.08 billion person-time）
3.Jiangsu (9.7 billion person-time）
Based on my experience, if you're interested in modern architecture, you should visit Shenzhen. It's more modern and has many parks that are peaceful. If you want to explore ancient towns, you can go to Yunnan, which also has beautiful scenery. As for Shanghai, I find it very crowded and noisy, so I don't like it there.
多点镜头给你的孩子，他两很漂亮
I'm a Hong Kong girl. Last Christmas I went to Yu Garden. There weren't many people there.