Food Scene
Seesaw Cafe
Cozy cafe, perfect for relaxing
Sapar Uygur Restaurant
20 愚园支路Amazing Xinjiang food and the guys there are so friendly!
Literary lovers must visit this cafe, which is located under the former residence of Zhang Ailing (Eileen Chang).
Book Cafe Wine
195 Chang De LuLiterary lovers must visit this cafe, which is located under the former residence of Zhang Ailing (Eileen Chang).
Lake Nanxiangcun Flavor Restaurant
168 乌鲁木齐中路Amazing Hunan food that will never break your wallet.
愚园路650号
Shanghai's signature xiaolongbao is a hop, skip and jump down the street.
Super cute cafe with occasional movie screenings. Ask for CK and tell him Jill & Michele sent you there ;)
Changle Road 930 Long Unit
930弄1-10号 Chang Le LuSuper cute cafe with occasional movie screenings. Ask for CK and tell him Jill & Michele sent you there ;)
Everything Else
A must see if you're visiting Shanghai. Pass by when it's breezy and you can hear the bells ringing.
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Jing An Temple Station
A must see if you're visiting Shanghai. Pass by when it's breezy and you can hear the bells ringing.
If you search, there is a hidden rock garden and for a small fee, you can wander around and get a good view on the top of the rocks or watch elderly play card games under the pagoda.
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Jing'an Park
189 Hua Shan LuIf you search, there is a hidden rock garden and for a small fee, you can wander around and get a good view on the top of the rocks or watch elderly play card games under the pagoda.
If you pass by too quickly, you will miss the opening to this super cute artsy village. Book lovers must check out 2666 Bookstore.
Nanjing West Road Greenland
Nan Jing Xi LuIf you pass by too quickly, you will miss the opening to this super cute artsy village. Book lovers must check out 2666 Bookstore.
Amber Lounge
The best after hours club - dance til noon! ;)
My favorite spot to get a massage nearby. They have a weekday special, so go by before 5pm!
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Zen Massage
210号 Wu Yuan LuMy favorite spot to get a massage nearby. They have a weekday special, so go by before 5pm!
Another great place for a massage down the street which is a lot more Chinese. You'll be treated to candies with strange flavors and fruits.
镇宁路229号
Another great place for a massage down the street which is a lot more Chinese. You'll be treated to candies with strange flavors and fruits.
Great during warm months - you can sit outside and enjoy a beer and Yunnan food. Try the goat cheese dish and mint with dried beef.
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MIA's Yunnan Kitchen
45 An Fu LuGreat during warm months - you can sit outside and enjoy a beer and Yunnan food. Try the goat cheese dish and mint with dried beef.
万航渡路50号
You can register with the police here. It's on the 5th floor. They speak some English ;)
Propaganda Poster Art Center
A favorite among our visitors.
澳门路常德路
Open Fridays from 10am - 3pm
Drinks & Nightlife
Shiva Lounge
47 Yong Fu LuGreat place to chill out and enjoy music with friends.
Shopping
If you want to skip waiting in line for the train at the station, you can just buy your train tickets here. Don't forget your passport! Chinese skills will be extremely helpful here.
Boutique Apartment (Wanhangdu Road)
If you want to skip waiting in line for the train at the station, you can just buy your train tickets here. Don't forget your passport! Chinese skills will be extremely helpful here.
Arts & Culture
Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center Drama Salon
288 An Fu LuMost of the shows are in Chinese, but some are bilingual.