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Shanghai Exploration: Bund, Yuyuan, and People's Park

72 hrs in SHANGHAI - We did NOT expect THIS!

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72 hrs in SHANGHAI - We did NOT expect THIS!
Sons & Eri 19 min

72 hrs in SHANGHAI - We did NOT expect THIS!. This was filmed by Sons & Eri . Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Join us on our first-ever trip to Shanghai as we explore this incredible city over 72 hours! From strolling along the iconic Bund to discovering the charm of Yuyuan Bazaar and the tranquility of Yu Garden, we dive into both the historic and modern sides of the city. We wander through People’s Park and experience the unique marriage market, admire the stunning skyscrapers of Pudong and Lujiazui, and sample some delicious Chinese street food, including jianbing!

We explore this incredible city over 72 hours. From strolling along the iconic Bund to discovering the charm of Yuyuan Bazaar and the tranquility of Yu Garden, we dive into both the historic and modern sides of the city.

We wander through People’s Park and experience the unique marriage market, admire the stunning skyscrapers of Pudong and Lujiazui, and sample some delicious Chinese street food, including jianbing!

--- Sons & Eri
May 13, 2025, Spring in China

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Sons and Eri's first Shanghai visit lasts three days and moves between the city's historic and modern districts. They try jianbing, walk the Bund and Nanjing Road, and spend an evening at KTV and a multistory nightclub. On the second day, they see parents exchanging profiles at People's Park's marriage market and travel under the river to Pudong. Their final day includes Yu Garden, Chenghuang Temple, Yuyuan Bazaar and the Lujiazui promenade, where they find solar-powered benches with charging outlets.

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72 hrs in SHANGHAI - We did NOT expect THIS!

First day: the Bund and the city at night

Sons and Eri visit Shanghai for the first time and spend 72 hours exploring. Their trip begins with a stressful but successful effort to catch their flight. In Shanghai, they try jianbing for breakfast before walking the Bund. The historic buildings along the river contrast with the modern skyscrapers in Pudong across the water. The couple are there during a national holiday, so they encounter crowds and stop several times as local visitors ask to take photos with them.

They continue along Nanjing Road, the city's busy shopping street, then spend the evening at KTV and explore a multistory nightclub. Their first day combines food, a waterfront walk, shopping and nightlife, giving them an early look at both the city's historic and contemporary sides.

People's Park, Pudong and Yu Garden

On the second day, Sons and Eri visit People's Park and watch the marriage market. Parents exchange detailed profiles of unmarried adult children in the hope of finding suitable matches. They then walk through a cherry blossom forest and take the metro beneath the river to Pudong, Shanghai's financial district. From the riverside promenade, the skyscrapers offer a striking contrast with the Bund's older architecture. They also try local dishes, including some oily foods they like more than others.

The final day starts with a return to a breakfast place they enjoyed before the couple visit Yu Garden, a quieter setting with classical Chinese architecture dating to the Ming Dynasty. They continue to Chenghuang Temple and Yuyuan Bazaar, where traditional architecture sits alongside shops and food stalls. Their last walk takes them along the Lujiazui promenade, where they notice solar-powered benches with charging outlets. Over three days, the couple share their reactions to the crowds, food, architecture, marriage market and modern riverfront, capturing a first visit that moves between different parts of Shanghai.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What happens at People’s Park’s marriage market?
A: Parents exchange detailed profiles of their unmarried adult children while hoping to find suitable matches. Sons and Eri observed these conversations during their visit.
Q: What did Sons and Eri see along the Bund?
A: They walked beside historic buildings on the Bund and looked across the river toward Pudong’s modern skyscrapers. The area was crowded during the national holiday.
Q: What did the couple notice on the Lujiazui promenade?
A: They found solar-powered benches with charging outlets along the Lujiazui promenade. The benches stood beside the riverfront walk and its skyline views.

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Shanghai Exploration: Bund, Yuyuan, and People's Park

Join us on our first-ever trip to Shanghai as we explore this incredible city over 72 hours! From strolling along the iconic Bund to discovering the charm of Yuyuan Bazaar and the tranquility of Yu Garden, we dive into both the historic and modern sides of the city. We wander through People’s Park...

Shanghai Exploration: Bund, Yu Garden, & Modern Marvels

Sons & Eri's whirlwind 72 hours in Shanghai is a captivating journey through the city's historic and modern heart. From iconic landmarks like the Bund to the vibrant Yuyuan Bazaar, they paint a vivid picture of Shanghai's dynamism. Their exploration includes unique experiences like the People's Park Marriage Market and delicious street food adventures. This is Shanghai, unlike anything you've ever seen!

Attractions in this video: The Bund, Yu Garden, People's Park, Nanjing Road, Pudong, Yuyuan Bazaar