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The Bucci List takes us on an unforgettable all-nighter through Shanghai, revealing a city that truly never sleeps. From rooftop bars to 4 AM dumplings, this vlog captures the raw, electric energy of Shanghai after dark, guided by local Lulu. It's a vibrant, authentic journey far beyond the tourist trail.
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The Bucci List trades sleep for an unforgettable all-nighter in Shanghai, discovering a city that truly never sleeps. Guided by the charismatic local Lulu, the journey from dinner to 9 AM is a whirlwind of authentic experiences that defy expectations. The night kicks off at a buzzing food court in a nine-story mall with a Ferris wheel on top, where Lulu orders a feast of crayfish, spicy river fish, and banana pancakes. Pretty soon, they're navigating a packed elevator on a Saturday night, heading to a traditional tea house for a taste of zen and the best red tea of their lives, where Lulu reveals she was trained in 'kung fu tea' by her father. From the calm of the tea house, the night rockets into adrenaline-fueled go-karting in a mall basement. Then, it's a trifecta of bars that redefine Shanghai's nightlife: a speakeasy with a fortune teller, a bar where you can hold a live snake (a first for Lulu, who conquers her phobia), and the sleek Flare Bar at the Ritz Carlton Pudong with breathtaking skyline views. The adventure peaks at INS, a legendary seven-story nightclub where each floor is a completely different party. As the clock strikes 4 AM, they hit the streets for spicy skewers at Uncle Pang Barbecue, nearly succumbing to the spice fumes, before washing it all down with perfect xiaolongbao dumplings. The grand finale is Cheersome Spa, a palatial 24-hour bath house with mineral baths, saunas, and free food, all for about $50. The video wraps with final, iconic steamed pork dumplings at Lai Snack Dumpling, a traditional spot with long lines even at 8 AM. Through this marathon, Lulu shares her deep love for Shanghai—a place of freedom, endless entertainment, and a lifestyle where you can find a tea bar or club every 20 meters. But she also reveals a dream of settling in a peaceful place like Vancouver one day. This is a raw, hilarious, and heartfelt portrait of a city that burns bright all night long.
