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Have you ever had this moment: you've been in this brand new city for months, but besides the university, your apartment, and those famous tourist spots, you really wanted to understand how the locals actually have fun? Don't worry, today we're recommending a popular way to explore the city, Citywalk!

 

Line 1:East Nanjing Road + The Bund + Lujiazui

Suggested Time: 5-7 hours  

 

Start/End: People's Square / Sunset Promenade

People's Square → First Food Store → Shen Dacheng → M&M's World → Peace Bird Super Pot Store → ZX创趣场 → Miniso Flagship Store → Pop Mart Flagship Store → Peace Hotel → The Bund → Jinling Road Ferry → Dongchang Road Ferry → Jinmao Tower, Hyatt trio set → Oriental Pearl Tower → Sunset Promenade 

Let’s dash from People’s Square Station! Don’t just treat "First Food Store" and "Shen Dacheng" as check-in spots—the real move is savoring fresh meat mooncakes on the go and carrying Nanxiang steamed buns as you explore! Dive into the heartbeat of anime at "ZX创趣场," and strike a pose in front of the massive "Pop Mart" flagship! From time-honored brands to trendy toy stores, from the retro revolving door of the "Peace Hotel" to the stunning riverside views at "The Bund," this route packs Shanghai’s classic charm and fresh vibes all in one, helping you uncover brand-new treasures on a familiar map!

 

Line 2:Huaihai Middle Road

Suggested Time: 3-4 hours  

Start/End: South Shaanxi Road Metro Station / Site of the First CPC National Congress (South Huangpi Road Metro Station)  

South Shaanxi Road Metro Station → IAPM Mall → LOOKNOW PARK → Tokokun → Printemps Department Store → Cathay Cinema → HAUS NOWHERE → niko and… → itzy-bitzy → Huaihai 755 → Miniso → FARMERBOB → HAI 550 → TX Huaihai → MASON PRINCE → Halo House → Discus Mart → Xintiandi Plaza → Hong Kong Plaza → Site of the First CPC National Congress (South Huangpi Road Metro Station)

Charge out from South Shaanxi Road Station! This perfectly straight route from IAPM all the way to TX Huaihai is built for maximum efficiency. Shop ‘til you drop at LOOKNOW, niko and…, and score everything from streetwear and lifestyle goods to art installations in one go. Snap a cyberpunk photoset at HAUS NOWHERE, grab a limited edition figure at FARMERBOB—all without even turning a corner! Wrap up your run at South Huangpi Road Station and fill your social media grid in one sweep. Who else but you knows how to power-play a city tour?

 

Line 3：Wukang Building + Anfu Road

Suggested Duration: 4-6 hours  

Start/End: Jiaotong University Metro Station / Changshu Road Metro Station

Jiaotong University Metro Station → Urban Flower → Shen Jing Ice Shop → Gregorius SHADE → LOOKNOW & FLOW → Duozhuayu Bookstore → Wiggle Wiggle → D.Desirable → 13DE MARZO → SunFlour → Brandy Melville → RAC BAR → HARMAY → Ke Ling’s Former Residence → Romeo’s Balcony → Ba Jin’s Former Residence → % Arabica → Former Site of Italian Consulate → Wukang Building → Soong Ching Ling’s Former Residence → Changshu Road Metro Station

Goal clear—fill your memory card! Start with the classic shot of the Wukang Building, then slip into Anfu Road around the corner. Snap street-style looks outside Brandy Melville, strike a cool-girl pose against HARMAY’s metallic wall, and let the neon lights of Duozhuayu Bookstore illuminate your shot!

 

Safety Tips：

Exploration is great, but safety first! Especially in an unfamiliar country, please remember to

Inform Someone: Tell your roommate or friend your rough route and estimated return time before you set off.

Choose Daytime: Try to stay in well-lit, populated areas during the daytime.

 

Stay Alert: Be aware of your surroundings. Keep valuables secure.

 

Source： Tongji University