喝茶乐园(先天下店)

I went there with a friend. This place is tucked away in an old residential area, and the ambiance is genuinely retro, not the kind of artificially aged trendy place. We went straight to the rooftop, and the view was absolutely stunning. Going in the evening is perfect for capturing the blues hour; every shot is photogenic. However, I must warn you that the stairs are a bit narrow, which might be inconvenient if you have elderly people or children with you. I regretted not making a reservation in advance; rooftop spots are practically impossible to get, so I suggest you go early.

I passed by this shop several times before finally going in. The soy milk is homemade, you can taste the fresh grinding, not powder. The fried dough sticks are also perfectly cooked and don't collapse even after sitting for a while. If you go, remember to go early; it gets crowded after 9 am and you'll have to queue. If you're going to get takeout, bring your own cup, as their bowls are a bit small and not enough.

This Durian King restaurant is located near Jing'an Temple. The storefront isn't big, but it's easy to find. I ordered the "bursting durian" (durian with lots of pulp), and the pulp was really generous, not just crumbs. It was served chilled, which was refreshing in the summer. The restaurant wasn't crowded; I sat there all afternoon without anyone rushing me out. The only downside was that the seats were a bit hard; my butt hurt after sitting for a while.