Shanghai was tough, now back, sisters be cautious about going

Completely hooked after coming back from Shanghai! The Magic City in July hides so many surprises—the evening breeze at the Bund is super comfortable, treasure coffee shops are tucked inside old Western-style houses, and the night market’s lively atmosphere warms your heart～Here’s a tested guide for sisters who want to go, feel free to dive in👇 Super convenient transportation🚇 ✈️ Pudong/Hongqiao Airport: Flights everywhere! Take the maglev from Pudong Airport to Longyang Road in 10 minutes, then transfer to Metro Line 2 straight to the Bund; Hongqiao Airport is even more convenient, with Metro Lines 2 and 10 going directly into the city, fully air-conditioned and super cool～ 🚄 Shanghai Railway Station/Hongqiao Station: Hongqiao Station is a transport hub with seamless connections between metro, high-speed rail, and buses, direct to Disneyland and Xujiahui; Shanghai Station is close to People’s Square, just a 10-minute walk from the exit to Nanjing Road, so you can flaunt a cup of milk tea even while dragging your luggage～ 🚗 Getting around the city: The metro coverage is extensive! Use the “Metro Metropolitan” app to scan and enter stations, 3 RMB can take you around the core area; in the evening, ride a shared bike to explore Wukang Road and Yuyuan Road, enjoy the evening breeze and old Western-style houses, more pleasant than taking a taxi～ Staying in the right place doubles happiness🏠 • Bund river view prime spot📍: The Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund is amazing! The vintage European-style building looks like a castle, rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Huangpu River, the Lujiazui light show at night is stunning, and downstairs is the cluster of international architecture～ • Treasure homestays in old Western-style houses✨: The “Western-style house homestays” near Wukang Road are so healing! Old houses with small gardens, waking up to birdsong in the morning, sitting on the balcony drinking coffee watching sycamore leaves fall, much more lively than hotels～ • Cost-effective choice💰: Chain hotels along Metro Line 1, around 200 RMB per person! Two stops to Nanjing Road and People’s Square, with shengjian buns and wonton stalls downstairs, breakfast for 5 RMB until you’re full～ Must-visit hidden gems in July🎈 🌉 The Bund: Stunning at dusk! The sunset gilds the international buildings, the river breeze is super cool, watch the Lujiazui light show at exactly 7 pm, the Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower sparkle like a galaxy, ten times more amazing than daytime～ 🎡 Disneyland: Best to avoid crowds! Arrive before 7 am, rush to popular rides first (Soaring Over the Horizon, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train with no queues), watch indoor shows at noon, then revisit rides in the evening, the fireworks show viewed from Fantasyland Garden is perfect🎆 🏮 Yuyuan Garden: Very few people early morning! Stroll the Nine-turn Bridge at 7 am, see sunlight through carved window lattices, the old brand “Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant” just opens, enjoy freshly made crab roe soup dumplings with a cup of mung bean soup, super refreshing in summer～ 🎨 Wukang Road + Yuyuan Road: Perfect for an afternoon walk! Sycamore trees block the scorching sun, old Western-style houses covered with ivy, stop by “%Arabica” for an iced latte, browse creative shops at “Yuyuan Department Store,” every snapshot is full of French charm📸 🌃 Lujiazui: Even better at night! Stand on Binjiang Avenue to see the Bund’s night view, enjoy ice cream in the river breeze, take the ferry back to Puxi (2 RMB per person), more cost-effective and romantic than sightseeing boats～ Summary of 10 must-try foods🍜 🥟 Shengjian buns: “Da Hu Chun”’s fresh meat shengjian buns are a must! Crispy bottom, juicy inside, bite and slurp the soup first, paired with a bowl of curry beef soup, unbelievably delicious～ 🍜 Scallion oil noodles: “A Da Scallion Pancake”’s noodles are amazing! Fragrant scallions, chewy noodles, add a fried egg, 10 RMB to fill you up～ 🦐 Nanxiang Xiaolongbao: The crab roe soup dumplings at the old Yuyuan shop have ultra-thin translucent skins, bursting with juice in one bite, paired with ginger vinegar to cut the grease, perfect for summer appetite～ 🍧 Shaved ice: “Old Shanghai Shaved Ice” street stall, 5 RMB a bowl! Red beans, mung beans, raisins piled high, icy and smooth, a bowl after tiring walks instantly refreshes you～ ☕ Coffee shop: “%Arabica” on Wukang Road is a must-visit! Sit outdoors watching the street scene, iced Americano with a croissant, a perfect lazy afternoon～ Helpful tips⚠️ 1️⃣ Bring a sun umbrella + small fan! July afternoons can be hot, but shaded areas and indoors are cool, mornings and evenings around 25°C, perfect for dresses～ 2️⃣ Buy the Disney Early Entry Pass! Enter the park 1 hour early, can enjoy 3 more popular rides, have ribs rice at “Barbossa BBQ” at noon, air-conditioned and delicious～ 3️⃣ For night markets, go to “Changli Road”! Stalls open after 5 pm, grilled cold noodles, fried skewers, double-skin milk all available, 50 RMB per person to eat until you can’t move, more authentic than Nanjing Road～ 4️⃣ Take the ferry to see night views! From Dongchang Road Ferry to Jinling East Road Ferry, 2 RMB to see both sides’ lights, better value than sightseeing boats, super comfortable river breeze～ July in Shanghai has river breeze, old Western-style houses, endless delicious food, and you set the pace—perfect for a vacation! Follow this guide for a trip full of surprises～Just go for it!🚀