Shanghai Citywalk Pitfall Avoidance｜Locals' Secret Food and Shopping Route

Guide Route (1-Day Highlights) Route Overview: Jing’an Temple → Nanjing West Road Old Street → Wukang Building → The Bund → Yuyuan Garden → Shanghai Postal Museum 1. Jing’an Temple (9:00-10:30) ◦ Check-in Spot: Capture photos of Jing’an Temple’s golden roof framed with surrounding modern buildings for a contrast of old and new; stroll around Jing’an Temple commercial area to experience the bustling metropolis. ◦ Pitfall Avoidance: Purchase incense as needed inside the temple (affordable incense available); ignore incense vendors outside the entrance; nearby malls’ trendy stores have high markups, consume rationally. ◦ Nearby Food: Jing’an Temple Shaomai Restaurant (try fresh meat shaomai and salty soy milk, classic old Shanghai breakfast flavors); Lvyangcun Restaurant (Jing’an Temple branch, recommended dishes include steamed buns and Sanhuang chicken). 2. Nanjing West Road Old Street (11:00-12:30) ◦ Activities: Stroll along Weihai Road and the old alleys of Nanjing West Road, admire Shikumen architecture, check out niche cultural and creative shops and vintage general stores. ◦ Pitfall Avoidance: Avoid buying overpriced trendy snacks from street vendors, choose local time-honored brands; do not enter private residences in the old alleys for photos. ◦ Nearby Food: Wangjiasha Dim Sum Shop (Nanjing West Road branch) (recommended crab roe xiaolongbao and red bean rice dumplings); Dahuchun (Zhejiang Middle Road branch) (shengjian mantou, authentic old Shanghai flavor). 3. Wukang Building (13:30-15:00) ◦ Check-in Spot: At the intersection of Wukang Road and Huaihai Middle Road, take panoramic photos of the building from across the street; stroll along Wukang Road to visit Ba Jin’s former residence and Wukang Court. ◦ Pitfall Avoidance: Do not take photos in the middle of the street; use the opposite sidewalk or the entrance of Wukang Court for shooting; visit popular drink shops nearby during off-peak hours to avoid queues over an hour. ◦ Nearby Food: %Arabica (Wukang Road branch) (specialty coffee, great for photos); Laomai Café (vintage Shanghai style, recommended tiramisu and flat white); Qingchun Pumen (Wukang Road branch) (vegetarian restaurant, good for light meals). 4. The Bund (16:00-18:30) ◦ Activities: Walk from East Nanjing Road to the Bund, check in at the “Oriental Pearl in the Gap” photo spot (intersection of Beijing East Road and Yuanmingyuan Road), watch the evening lights of the Bund’s international architecture. ◦ Pitfall Avoidance: Avoid overpriced Bund riverside cruise tickets (take the East Jin line ferry for 2 RMB/person to cross the Huangpu River); do not follow roadside “low-price guides,” official audio guides are available for the Bund. ◦ Nearby Food: Bund Source No.1 (high-end Western dining with a view); Nan Xiaoguan (Bund branch) (affordable local cuisine, recommended fresh meat mooncakes and spicy meat noodles). 5. Yuyuan Garden (19:00-20:30) ◦ Activities: Night tour of Yuyuan Garden to see the ancient architecture light show, shop for Shanghai souvenirs at Yuyuan Old Street, enjoy the night view of the Nine-turn Bridge. ◦ Pitfall Avoidance: Snacks inside Yuyuan are overpriced; opt for time-honored shops on the surrounding old street; book entry in advance via the “Yuyuan Mall” WeChat official account during holidays to avoid queues. ◦ Nearby Food: Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant (Yuyuan branch) (freshly made xiaolongbao, classic fresh meat recommended); Pear Syrup Candy Shop (buy Shanghai specialty pear syrup candy, a great gift for elders); Shen Dacheng (Yuyuan branch) (double-stuffed glutinous rice balls, traditional Shanghai pastries). 6. Shanghai Postal Museum (Next day 9:00-10:00, if time allows) ◦ Activities: Visit the vintage postal building, take Republic of China era style photos, send postcards at the postal hall on the first floor with special postmarks. ◦ Pitfall Avoidance: Note opening hours (Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00, last entry at 16:00), closed on Mondays; tripods are prohibited inside. ◦ Nearby Food: Dexing Restaurant (Henan South Road branch) (famous local cuisine, recommended braised pork noodles and fermented rice soup). Food Recommendations (by category) 1. Local Shanghai Cuisine ◦ Lao Jishi Restaurant (Tianping Road branch): Recommended grandma’s braised pork and salted egg yolk fried crab, authentic Shanghai home flavors. ◦ Hu Shang Yijia Spicy Meat Noodle Shop: Signature spicy meat noodles with freshly stir-fried toppings, a representative old Shanghai noodle shop. ◦ Renhe Restaurant (Zhaojiabang Road branch): Michelin recommended, try the alley braised pork and oil-burst shrimp. 2. Specialty Snacks ◦ A Jie Fried Street Food: Old Shanghai fried snacks, recommended fried pork chop and fried dough balls. ◦ Zhen Lao Da Fang (East Nanjing Road branch): Freshly baked fresh meat mooncakes with crispy skin and juicy filling. ◦ Xiao Yang Shengjian: Chain brand, pan-fried buns with crispy bottoms and juicy soup, great value. 3. Desserts and Drinks ◦ Guangmingcun Grand Restaurant: Recommended whipped cream and mung bean cake, classic old Shanghai desserts. ◦ Shen Dacheng: Double-stuffed glutinous rice balls and golden balls, sticky traditional Shanghai pastries. General Pitfall Tips • Transportation: Shanghai Metro covers extensively, prioritize metro (download “Metro Metropolitan” for QR code rides); taxis near the Bund and Yuyuan Garden are prone to traffic jams, use shared bikes for short distances; choose ferries for river crossing, more cost-effective than cruises. • Spending: Beware of “sky-high priced snacks” and “souvenir traps” near tourist spots, check local reviews on apps beforehand; compare prices at specialty stores on Nanjing Road pedestrian street, some shops have serious markups. • Photography: Avoid peak crowds at popular photo spots (Wukang Building, Bund Oriental Pearl gap spot) between 10 AM and 4 PM; early morning or evening shots are better. • Tickets: Buy tickets for Yuyuan Garden, Jing’an Temple, and other attractions in advance on official platforms to avoid scalpers; Shanghai Postal Museum is free admission, no ticket needed.