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Two Mad Explorers focus on Shanghai’s expensive and upscale side, including a visit to the 101st floor of a skyscraper without buying an observation ticket. They use elevators and restaurant access to reach higher floors and see the TV Tower from above. Their route through Pudong includes the J Hotel, a tunnel, bridge viewpoints, skywalks, and Central Green. They notice uniform modern buildings and compare them with the more organic feel of older Shanghai. At the J Hotel, afternoon tea for two costs $175, while the cheapest rooms are about $700 per night. They also note that the city is clean, has green public spaces, and feels more manageable than they expected. The video presents both luxury and accessible paths through the district.
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High floors and Pudong architecture
Two Mad Explorers visit Shanghai’s upscale Pudong district and reach the 101st floor of a skyscraper without buying an observation ticket. They describe using elevators and restaurant access to get to the high floors. From there they see the TV Tower and skyline, which appears smaller from that height. Their route lets them compare modern buildings in Pudong with the less uniform, more organic feel they associate with older Shanghai.
They explore wealthy areas, including the J Hotel, and comment on the marble and gold finishes and the high-end shops in IFC Mall. Afternoon tea for two at the hotel costs $175, and the least expensive room is around $700 per night. They also cross a tunnel and use bridges as viewpoints over important buildings.
Skywalks and Central Green
The explorers use Shanghai’s elevated walkways to move around and see the city above street traffic. The skywalks make navigation easier and provide views of the buildings. They end at Lujiazui Central Green, a peaceful park with views of the skyline. They describe the space as clean and green despite the district’s density, and reflect on the contrast between luxury buildings and a public park.
The video concludes that Shanghai is more accessible and manageable than they expected, even for travelers who feel anxious in social settings. Their advice is to explore beyond the obvious luxury stops: the city’s bridges, walkways, and green spaces offer different perspectives. The route combines a high-rise, hotel, tunnel, bridge viewpoints, skywalks, and park, showing how the district can be navigated without spending on every attraction.
The trip gives them several ways to see the same district. They begin at a skyscraper and use interior access to reach high floors, then continue through Pudong’s shopping area, J Hotel, and a tunnel. Bridges provide viewpoints over major buildings, while elevated walkways let them move without dealing with street traffic at every crossing. They find that the walkways are useful for orientation as well as sightseeing.
The contrast between expensive venues and public green space is part of their account. Afternoon tea for two at J Hotel costs $175, and the cheapest room they discuss is around $700 per night. Later they reach Central Green Path, where the quiet park and skyline views feel different from the hotel and shopping district. They describe the city as clean and green, and say that the public routes make the upscale area feel more accessible than expected. Their advice is to use the skywalks and explore on foot rather than assuming the district is only for wealthy visitors.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: How did they reach the upper floors?
- A: They used the building’s elevators and access through restaurants to reach higher floors without buying tickets for an observation deck. From the 101st floor they could see the skyline and the TV Tower.
- Q: What was the most expensive thing they saw?
- A: Afternoon tea for two at the J Hotel cost $175. They also note that the hotel’s cheapest rooms were around $700 per night, which illustrates the high prices in the district. They compare those prices with the upscale surroundings and note the contrast between expensive hotel experiences and the public routes through Pudong.
- Q: What did they enjoy most?
- A: They highlight the views from the skyscraper and the unexpected quiet of Central Green Path. The park offered a calm contrast with the surrounding high-rise buildings and luxury district.
- Q: How did Shanghai feel overall?
- A: They found it more manageable and less overwhelming than expected, including for travelers with social anxiety. They also noticed the city’s cleanliness and green spaces despite its density.
- Q: What advice do they offer for getting around?
- A: They recommend using the elevated skywalks, which make it easier to move around and offer views of buildings. They also encourage exploring the city instead of avoiding unfamiliar districts, since parks and viewpoints can be found along the route.
