From Zen to Zoom: Epic Days in Shanghai

Spend few days in Shanghai recently in May 2025 and visited the obvious popular attractions. Yu Garden: Spent the morning exploring Yu Garden in Shanghai, and it was such a peaceful and beautiful start to the day. It was crowded but felt zen and serene at same time. The traditional architecture and lush greenery really captured the classic charm of the city. Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl Tower and River Cruise: In the afternoon, I headed over to Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl Tower. Bought it on a land tour oackage in Shanghai. The views from both towers were incredible, giving a fantastic perspective of Shanghai’s skyline and the bustling city below. It was hazy that day but views were incredible nonetheless. As evening fell, I took a ferry cruise along the river to soak in the city lights and vibrant atmosphere. The illuminated skyline was stunning and really showed off Shanghai’s modern energy. Along the way, I tried the popular rice cake, which was surprisingly tasty and a nice local treat. Love the golden Bund! Really love the golden lightings. Shanghai Disneyland: Next day, visited Shanghai Disneyland and it was a fun and magical experience. The park was lively and full of excitement, with plenty of attractions and shows to keep the day interesting. Queues as expected, very long queues One handy tip: Use Alipay or WeChat Pay almost everywhere I go. I was surprised how little cash I needed. it’s definitely the way to pay around here. Overall, days packed with culture, amazing views, and a bit of adventure. #shanghai