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First Autumn in Shanghai: Expat Life, Yellow Leaves & Coffee

First Autumn & Expat Life Sharing | Fancie in Shanghai Ep.43

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First Autumn & Expat Life Sharing | Fancie in Shanghai Ep.43
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First Autumn & Expat Life Sharing | Fancie. This was filmed by FunFancie. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Shanghai skyline time lapse at Pudong district. Chinese new year lanterns in china town area.

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November 26, 2023, Autumn in China

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FunFancie begins in Lujiazui on a bright autumn day, stopping at Coffee Cube for a strong iced latte and noticing yellow leaves as the season changes. She reflects on ten months living alone in Shanghai, the community she has built and how YouTube helps keep loneliness at bay. Later, a friend’s family invites her to dinner at a grilled barbecue restaurant. The day ends with brunch at Pêcher on Middle Huaihai Road, where early Christmas decorations create a festive atmosphere.

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First Autumn & Expat Life Sharing | Fancie in Shanghai Ep.43

Autumn in Lujiazui and Coffee Cube

FunFancie walks through Shanghai’s Lujiazui area on a bright autumn day and stops at Coffee Cube for an iced latte. The drink looks mild but tastes very strong, and she enjoys it. Yellow leaves signal the arrival of autumn as she takes in the skyline and reflects on nearly ten months living in Shanghai. She talks about living alone, the personal growth it has brought and the community she has built. YouTube keeps her busy and helps her manage periods of loneliness.

Dinner and a festive brunch stop

Later, FunFancie joins a friend’s family for dinner at a grilled barbecue restaurant that a friend recommended. The visit gives her a chance to share a meal with others after spending time building a community in Shanghai. On another stop, she visits Pêcher on Middle Huaihai Road for brunch and finds Christmas decorations up early. The decorations change the feel of the restaurant and give the city scene a seasonal note. Her day moves between autumn colors, coffee, reflection on expat life, a dinner with friends and a brunch spot already decorated for Christmas.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What was the coffee at Coffee Cube like?
A: FunFancie says the iced latte looked mild but tasted very strong, and she enjoyed it.
Q: How did she feel after ten months in Shanghai?
A: She felt happy and grateful, says she was not homesick, and reflects that living alone had made her stronger.
Q: Where did she see early Christmas decorations?
A: She visited Pêcher on Middle Huaihai Road for brunch and noticed Christmas decorations already up there.

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First Autumn in Shanghai: Expat Life, Yellow Leaves & Coffee

IG: funfancie Line: fun_fancie Shanghai skyline time lapse at Pudong district Stock Videos by Vecteezy Chinese new year lanterns in china town area. Stock Videos by Vecteezy

Autumn in Shanghai Expat Reflections Coffee Cube Christmas Decor

This episode captures Fancie's first autumn in Shanghai, blending personal expat life with seasonal discoveries. From strolling under golden yellow leaves on Middle Huaihai Road to cozying up with Coffee Cube's latte art, she shares the magic of fall in this megacity. A visit to the dazzling Lujiazui skyline at dusk and a peek at early Christmas decorations at Niko and... add festive cheer. But it's not all sightseeing—she also dives into brunch at Pecher, explores Gentle Monster's quirky eyewear, and reflects on the bittersweet transition from autumn to winter. 'Shanghai feels different when the leaves turn,' she muses, making everyday moments feel like scenes from a film. The vlog is a warm, authentic slice of life that'll make you want to book a ticket or at least brew a cup of coffee.

Attractions in this video: Lujiazui, Coffee Cube, Middle Huaihai Road, Shanghai Tower, Jinmao Tower