Here's a local experience you might not know about that is super common in Shanghai: Beijing Hot Pot. I tried my first Hot Pot ever at one of the best quality and local Hot Pot restaurants in the French Concession at Yanji Old Beijing Hot Pot.
Get lost in Tianzifang's labyrinth of boutique stores, bars, cafés and what appears to be Big Pink Instagrammable buildings and animal shaped steam buns.
Ever since I've been introduced to the Chinese fake market, I can no longer shop at regular stores. Mary's Shop Bags & Scarf is the best quality store in all of AP Plaza fake market.
When you're not sure what to eat on East Nanjing Road and you want a taste of everything, head to Bund Food Terminal for a taste of every single food imaginable.
I don't think I need to give many travelers a reason to visit Yuyuan Bazaar and Garden. It should be a staple on everyone's first trip to Shanghai. Just make sure that when you visit, you don't miss out on these 5 things!
A small and unknown locale, whose name I cannot translate or find online, has made an unforgettable dent on my Shanghai trip. This hidden locale has by far the best noodles in Shanghai.