Shanghai Travel Notes

The car carries the family's happy moments and our dreams of faraway places. On every trip, we carefully consider our choice of ride.

What impression does Shanghai leave on you? Glitzy? Modern? Bustling? Cosmopolitan? We all have a wealth of words for its Bund-side glamour, but this time I'm heading to the outskirts—Songjiang—to uncover a different Shanghai.

“When humankind hoists the sails of exploration, when dreams ride the wind and waves across the blue ocean, new sea routes connect unknown continents, painting a magnificent maritime panorama...”

As winter sets in Shanghai, there are fewer and fewer outdoor spots for kids. Luckily, I found a one-stop family fun destination—yes, that's it!

Prologue: Come to Sheshan and Embrace Shanghai's Thousand-Year History. Often, while traveling through Jiangsu and Zhejiang, you'll forget the bustling city around you and slowly

Foreword: Although I have been to Shanghai many times, I never truly dug deep into the city – especially its past.

Children should be taken out to explore from an early age. With late spring meeting early summer and the weekend around the corner, the weather is perfect for a getaway. Choosing a

[Preface] The July midsummer brings summer vacation, which also means the arrival of the happiest time for children. Although Yunbao hasn't...

I once read in a magazine: Ahn Luh – between peace and the foot of the mountain. 'An' means calm and stability. 'Lu' means the foot of a mountain, a place of retreat.

About this trip: I've recently become especially fascinated by Shanghai's history and culture, and I've written a fair bit about its historical architecture. As

Have you ever seen Songjiang, Shanghai? Songjiang, known as the root of Shanghai, boasts a long history and beautiful scenery that will make you linger.

This is my second time in Shanghai, and my child's first visit. One thing I noticed is that convenience stores seem rare on the streets—I wonder if it's because

Shaped like a shuttle and surrounded by endlessly flowing rivers, Sun Island seems to weave history and shape civilization. Qingpu Sun Island Resort lies on Mao Island at the upper reaches of the Huangpu River, where the Maogang River and

“Mom, where does tea come from?” “A leaf fell into water, changing its taste, and thus tea was born.” Or

Some people yearn for the sea; some cross it on cruise ships; others live their entire lives by the sea

Shanghai is a sprawling metropolis with countless museums, but if you're after something truly off the beaten track, this private museum is an absolute must.

Preface: Shanghai – A Collision of Fashion and Classic. I have always adored Shanghai, with its faded old mansions on Hengshan Road, and every...

October in Shanghai is the most pleasant season of the year, with hints of autumn in the air, warm sunshine, and fresh air.

They say you're already thirty. I say, thirty is just the beginning. Hi, I'm Little Meatball, a woman who doesn't want to be

Summer vacation is the season when kids can truly spread their wings. Since I proudly became a mom, I’ve also joined the ranks of kid-wrangling parents. Whenever I have a little free time, I always want to take my child out to explore. But this year, the weather in Shanghai has been a real challenge for us moms – either torrential rain or scorching heat.