Shanghai Citywalk Guide: Experience the Romance and Bustle of the City

Suzhou Creek → Waibaidu Bridge → The Bund → Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street: One route unlocks the romance and bustle of Shanghai! Route overview: Suzhou Creek (Changhua Road Bridge) → Waibaidu Bridge → The Bund architecture → Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Duration: Approx. 3–4 hours (It is recommended to depart at 3pm to watch the sunset in the evening and enjoy the lights at night.) Walking distance: Approx. 5 km, an easy and relaxing walk! --- Stop 1: Suzhou Creek - Changhua Road Bridge 📍 Start: Changhua Road Bridge The night view of Suzhou Creek is a flowing poem! Starting from Changhua Road Bridge, also known as "Butterfly Love," when the lights are on at night, the bridge and the bright lights of Tian An 1,000 Trees intertwine, as if you are in a fantasy forest 🌳. Sit by the bridge and feel the breeze, and you may encounter the sound of a street singer's guitar. The romance level is maxed out! Must-see: Take a picture of the night view of Tian An 1,000 Trees by the bridge. The warm yellow lights + reflections create a super atmospheric feeling 📸. Stop 2: Waibaidu Bridge - Witness to a Century of History 📍 Walk 15 minutes to Waibaidu Bridge This iron bridge is the filming location of "Romance in the Rain" and the starting point of Shanghai's most classic "International Architecture Cluster!" The bridge has a retro industrial style. It is suitable for taking retro blockbusters during the day. In the evening, the river breeze is gentle, and you can enjoy a distant view of the modern silhouette of the Lujiazui trio 🌉. Stop 3: The Bund - A Lighting Feast of International Architecture 📍 Stroll along Zhongshan East 1st Road Head south from Waibaidu Bridge to start the essence of the Bund! Gothic spires, Baroque reliefs, Roman columns... Every building has a story. Recommended spots: - Peace Hotel: The legendary green roof of the No. 1 building in the Far East, and the retro elevator inside is super stylish 🕍. - Customs House: The clock tower chimes on the hour, and the melodious sound of the bell penetrates a century of time 🕰️. - Night view of the Huangpu River: The light show starts after 19:00, the neon lights of Lujiazui on the opposite bank are flashing, and the cruise ships on the river are like stars 🌟. Stop 4: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street - A Symphony of Modernity and Urban Life 📍 Walk 10 minutes from the Bund to Nanjing Road The "No. 1 Commercial Street in China" lives up to its name! Neon signs, time-honored food, and trendy shopping malls offer a one-stop experience: - Must-eat at time-honored brands: Shen Da Cheng's Shuangniang Tuan, Taikang's fresh meat mooncakes, and Shu Cai Ji's salted pork and vegetable rice 🍡. - Internet-famous spots: M&M's flagship store's bean wall, and immersive dramas at the Starry Sky of the No. 1 Department Store 🎭. - Night shopping guide: Yong'an Department Store's retro windows, and trendy brand stores in New World City. It's super fun to shop while strolling around 🛍️.