24 Hours in Shanghai: North Bund, Old Town and French Conces

My 24 HOURS In Shanghai, China - This City NEVER Disappoints! 🇨🇳

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My 24 HOURS In Shanghai, China - This City NEVER Disappoints! 🇨🇳
Malina's Vibe2025-05-2317 min

This travel vlog captures a full day in Shanghai starting from a riverside hotel near Lujiazui and exploring high skyline views at the North Bund. The journey highlights historic districts such as Hongkou and the French Concession along with architectural gems like the Shamei Building and Wukang Road. The creators share moments at Illy Riverside Coffee, enjoy leisurely riverside strolls, and weave through bustling streets near Beijing East Road. The tone stays optimistic and curious, inviting viewers to feel the contrast between modern towers and classic Shanghai charm, while noting popular photo spots and the local vibe of each neighborhood. This summary preserves the traveler’s voice, emphasizes walking routes, scenic viewpoints, and the mix of old and new that defines Shanghai, and ends with the sense that there’s always more to discover in this vibrant city.

Shanghai never ceases to surprise with its seamless blend of past and present. From iconic skylines at the North Bund to the tranquil beauty of historic lanes, the city invites exploration on foot and by metro, offering photographers endless opportunities and travelers a taste of true Shanghai atmosphere.

--- Malina's Vibe
May 23, 2025, Spring in China

Video Chapters

  1. 00:40hidden parts and areas
  2. 02:15north Bund viewpoints
  3. 04:18photography spots walk
  4. 07:18quiet area near north Bund
  5. 12:24lunch near Wukang building
  6. 13:10Yu Garden anticipation
  7. 14:40drone map view feature
  8. 15:23viral dish moment
  9. 16:25farewell call to action

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My 24 HOURS In Shanghai, China - This City NEVER Disappoints! 🇨🇳

Malina's Vibe takes us on a fast paced 24 hour journey through Shanghai, starting with a comfortable stay at Jianguo Pu Yin Hotel near Lujiazui. The day kicks off at the North Bund, where the Huangpu River paints a dramatic backdrop of Shanghai’s skyline and offers ideal spots for strolls, photos, and a glimpse of both modern and historic Shanghai. From there the duo heads to Hongkou Gangbengzha, a historically vital floodgate area that now exudes quiet riverside charm and a sense of old engineering meeting contemporary scenery. They pause at Illy Riverside Coffee for a riverside stop with good coffee and outdoor seating, perfect for people watching and soaking in the North Bund views, even if the prices aren’t the best value. The walk continues to the Shamei Building and Beijing East Road, where vintage Shanghai architecture creates a photogenic and lively atmosphere with tours and photographers in abundance. The adventure then moves to Wukang Road, a tree lined street famed for its欧洲

24 Hours in Shanghai: North Bund, Old Town and French Conces

🇨🇳 24h to discover as much as we can in Shanghai, China…LET’S GO! 🏃🏻‍♀️ This is my FIRST FULL DAY in Shanghai and together with Angel, we have a difficult mission: let’s see how much of it we can explore and SHOW YOU! We are starting the day at our accommodation (Jianguo Puyin - Shanghai...

Attractions in this video: The Bund, Yu Garden, Wukang Road, Shakespeare Building, North Bund