50 Things You Must Do This Autumn!
As the days start to get colder and darker, we often feel nostalgic for summer and at a bit of a loss for what to do with ourselves. Luckily for us, Shanghai’s got a mountain of exciting events coming our way throughout autumn to keep us entertained!
Try the new 2018 Michelin Stared restaurants.
Have a weekend staycation at the newly opened W Hotel on The Bund
Grab a bite to eat from the New York-based Lady M. If you don’t want to queue, you can order out.
Try an elite dining experience at the newly opened Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire
Check out the new Fisherman’s Wharf at 1088 Yangshuipu Lu
Visit the abandoned amusement park
Eat the thing the Shanghainese love the most… hairy crabs!
Experience authentic Cantonese cuisine at Canton 8
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Try out one of the 10 1930’s style vintage bars in Shanghai for an Old Fashioned
Shop at China’s biggest City Super supermarket and buy food from all over the world.
Get your fill of different beers at Beernanza this November
Go wander in one of the newly opened department stores in Shanghai: HKRI Taikoo Hui, Vivo City, Bund Financial Center
Take your dog to one of the massive dog friendly parks in Shanghai
Meilan Lake in Baoshan district. Free and has plenty of activities like boating and a lake for swimming.
Hit Constellation for a stiff drink.
See the beautiful Autumn foliage
Hit up the newly opened top two floors of the Shanghai Tower
Try your hand at the unique BYMB yoga classes.
Visit a haunted house for Halloween
Don’t miss Paul Smith’s exclusive Shanghai exhibition with over 1,600 pieces.
Enjoy drinks on the beautiful terrace of The Captain Bar at the Bund
Pop into Shanghai’s 3 bars that are on the “Top 50 Bars in Asia” list.
Try the Autumn purple menu at TRIBE
Visit the Long Museum and admire some of Rembrandt’s finest works of art.
Go to Wuzhen Theatre Festival and taste authentic Jiangnan dishes.
Go bar hopping on Danshui Lu
Watch the inmmersive theatrical production “The Titanic: Ship of Dreams at the theatre.
Check out Team Lab’s 10 newest artists.
Do not miss the annual Oktoberfest. Not only is there a range of European beer, but lots of Bavarian food too.
Catch “Sleep No More” before it finishes
Go check out some of Shanghai’s most cultural spots
Great World, 433 Yan’an Dong Lu
Fuzhou Lu, home to many art supplies
Go on an unfood tour to learn more about Shanghai food culture!
Check out some of the Art Fairs that will be hitting the city in November
Visit the new buildings in north Bund
Join a morning workout in one of the many fitness centers in Shanghai
Join the “Trick or Treat” party to prepare yourself for Halloween.
Brave the lines and try the cheese tea at Hey Tea
Dance your heart out at JZ Jazz Festival.
Marvel at the paintings in one of Shanghai’s many art galleries.
Buy enough food for a picnic in the rooftop garden of the new Green & Safe.
Get an Airbnb for the night and see Shanghai from a new angle.
Take the ofo muscle bike for a spin
Check out the new Pudong granary that turned into an art space
Go bike around some of Shanghai’s most beautiful streets
Enjoy a day at the park with an All Day Brunch in the stunning Rose Garden Café, right in Fuxing Park
Visit the ‘Shoes: Pleasure and Pain’ by Victoria and Albert museum in HKRI Taikoo Hui
Check out the newly opened Jing’an Sports center and go for a run in the rooftop stadium
Try the cashierless convenience store.
Go all the way up to the roof of Vivo City shopping mall with the gigantic outdoor green space
Check out the weird and wonderful Halloween themed hot pot place
Hit up OH.MY.BURGER for their donut burger and rack up some Instagram likes
Spend 24 hours at Beer Lady 2 or 3
Try out one of Shanghai’s shareable basketball courts.
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