88 Reasons to Love Shanghai
Although we’ve done several versions of this list quite a few times already, it never seems to get old! And with new huge attractions, bars, restaurants and whatever else you can think of popping up out of nowhere every week, there’s always something new to love!
1. Skyscrapers everywhere.
2. Michelin Restaurants in Shanghai are becoming a new norm.
3. 33 gigantic shopping malls are slated to open here this year.
4. An amazing metro system that is not only convenient but the longest in the world.
5. Global transportation hub.
6. Despite some rainy days, the climate in Shanghai is actually pretty good.
7. AMAN Hotel is coming!
8. The new Bellagio Shanghai and Lago Restaurant.
9. The Paramount ‘1 entertainment place in far east’ underwent over RMB120 million in renovations and had a glorious reopening.
10. Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet.
11. Countless bars with more drink and venue options than you can count.
12. TAXX SHANGHAI, a fantastic nightclub with 3000 m2 space, 4D holographic projections and a 12-meter bar.
13. International cuisine is all around.
14. The world's largest Starbucks.
15. The newly opened “Sex Museum” in Shanghai.
16. The new famous cafe “%Arabica” on Wukang Rd.
17. Afternoon tea at the luxurious Hermes in Capella hotel.
18. Appreciating the breathtaking view of the Huangpu River through the French windows of L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon.
19. Mixed dishes at FU He Hui; a High standard vegetarian restaurant.
20. Experiencing the fastest elevator in the world in the Shanghai Tower.
21. Brunch on the balcony with boundless views.
22. Lady M, one of the hottest dessert stores in New York, often referred to as the "Chanel" of the dessert industry.
23. Traveling to SANGHA BY OCTAVE on the lakeside of Yangcheng Lake in Suzhou.
24. FOUND158
25. The Xinhua Bookstore which, at the age of 81, has just undergone renovations led by designer Ando Tadao.
26. The latest super big indoor ski resort Vankoo.
27. Mediterranean style villas available for rent right here in the city.
28. Taxis and car-hailing apps that make transportation a breeze.
29. HUGE IKEA
30. Incredible dining at any of the restaurants along Bund No.1-33.
31. Shimao, where guests can stay 88 meters underground, surrounded by a glass trestle, and an air garden.
32. "The largest granary in Asia" has reopened again.
33. Old Wheat Cafe located inside the Wu Kang building
34. Sleep No More
35. Awesome Yoga platforms like BYMB
36. In the centennial garden house, you can enjoy old Shanghai private house dishes made by Forty-six Banquet.
37. Pop up events on a lake in Xintiandi
38. Viral fame for new food items like dirty bread, Hey Tea etc.
39. Super fast delivery of… anything.
40. Hundreds of exhibitions every month.
41. Hot pot shops open all night long.
42. Wandering along the open air deck of the Jinmao Building.
43. West Nanjing Road.
44. The first Chinese “Flair” cloud ice room, view Lujiazui scenery within a glance.
45. Going to the Mercedes Benz Arena to see Bruno Mars.
46. Centre Pompidou from Paris, France will set up a branch in Shanghai, with more than 20 art exhibitions on display!
47. Le Baron
48. Zen Joy for a cup of zen tea.
49. BoboLEECake
50. See some serious creativity at Kate Wood.
51. Try out outdoor oil painting workshops
52. Shanghai style
53. Chikalicious
54. M50
55. Blossom season
56. Even rainy days in Shanghai have a certain charm
57. 1933 Slaughterhouse
58. The old Shanghai Western-style dessert, like the Butterfly Cookies sold in West Bakery of international hotel and chestnut cake in KaiSiLing.
59. Live jazz at the JZ Club
60. The'ATRE TEA
61. The world's largest Polar Ocean World will be landing in Shanghai
62. The Xujiahui Catholic Church
63. Moganshan Lu
64. S.Engine Coffee
65. GENTSPACE, a lifestyleand menswear, bespoke suit boutique in Jianyeli.
66. Columbia park.
67. Seeing the whole universe inside the world's largest planetarium
68. The West Bund, the largest art gathering place in Shanghai, where you can find the essence of Shanghai design and art.
69. Unique Shanghainese snacks
70. Boating around the ancient town of Zhujiajue
71. Old scenic streets
72. Old Shanghai houses
73. Go to the first GENTLE MONSTER flagship store
74. Jiantou bookstore
75. The first Zwilling flagship shop
76. Donghu Rd
77. All the year round, the freshest seasonal foods can be found.
78. Awesome cafes everywhere.
79. The sharing economy in full swing
80. High-quality supermarkets
81. Great music festivals
82. Yongkang Lu, not quite what it once was but still pretty cool!
83. Riding bikes on Hengsha Island.
84. Going to EZ5 for some live jazz.
85. Beer Lady!!
86. Tons of ways to pamper your pet.
87. GanQiShi.
88. Starry skies actually do exist here!
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