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Shev and Dev's first day in Shanghai exceeds their expectations, with futuristic architecture, friendly locals and a mix of modern and traditional sights. They walk along Nanjing Road, try street food, visit a giant M&M store and ride the city trams. They notice clean streets and an efficient recycling system, and use QR codes to rent power banks and pay through Alipay or WeChat. At Jing'an Temple, they learn a local custom about which foot to enter with. The couple take the metro, visit Yu Garden Square and the Bund, and sample pan-fried dumplings and tanghulu. Their day shows the blend of historic temples, modern skyscrapers, food and transport options in Shanghai.
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Nanjing Road, trams and food
Shev and Dev begin their first day in Shanghai and are surprised by the city's modern architecture, clean streets and welcoming people. They explore Nanjing Road, a busy pedestrian street lined with shopping malls and street-food vendors. The couple interact with locals and notice that some people speak English, even though Mandarin is the main language. A visit to a giant M&M store gives them a glimpse of Shanghai's large-scale retail scene.
They try local food, including pan-fried dumplings and tanghulu, and enjoy the variety of flavors. The vlog also includes tea and snacks, street food and a local restaurant. The couple use Alipay for cashless transactions, and note that QR codes are used to rent power banks around the city. They take the city trams, which provide another way to see Shanghai's streets.
Temples, transit and skyline views
Jing'an Temple is a major stop. The couple describe it as a 780-year-old temple surrounded by modern skyscrapers, showing the contrast between older religious architecture and contemporary city buildings. They also visit Yu Garden Square and the Bund, where they take in the skyline and reflect on how their first impressions have changed. The video highlights the extensive metro system, which has English options and provides an efficient way to travel around the city.
Shev and Dev comment on cleanliness and an organized recycling system as they explore. They discuss small practical details, such as using a VPN for online security and access to global content, renting bicycles by QR code and navigating the metro. At Jing'an Temple, they mention that women enter with the right foot first and men with the left. Their first day moves between Nanjing Road, the M&M store, local food, trams, the temple, Yu Garden Square and the Bund, giving them a varied introduction to Shanghai. They leave with a more positive view of China and encourage viewers not to rely only on preconceived ideas.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What was Shev and Dev's first impression of Shanghai?
- A: They were impressed by the modern architecture, clean streets and welcoming locals, and found the city more positive than they expected.
- Q: What food did they try?
- A: They sample pan-fried dumplings, tanghulu, street food, tea and snacks, and a meal at a local restaurant.
- Q: How did they get around and pay?
- A: They rode the city trams and metro, and used Alipay for cashless payments. They also rented power banks and bicycles through QR codes.