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Shanghai Walking Tour: Exploring China's Iconic City
In this weeks video me and Phoebe send Jack on a walking tour around the city of Shanghai to see if it lives up to the hype of 'the greatest in China'.
*Note that this video was filmed in November and since then the covid regulations have changed drastically in China. But at the time we were in...
In this week's video, me and Phoebe send Jack on a walking tour around the city of Shanghai to see if it lives up to the hype of 'the greatest in China'.
*Note that this video was filmed in November and since then the covid regulations have changed drastically in China. But at the time we were in quarantine which is why Jack is exploring on his own.
Jack's solo adventure in Shanghai reveals whether it truly deserves its title as China's greatest city. Filmed amidst COVID-19 restrictions, his walking tour captures the city's vibrant energy and iconic landmarks. Discover Shanghai's captivating blend of modern marvels and ancient charm through his eyes.
In this week's video, me and Phoebe send Jack on a walking tour around the city of Shanghai to see if it lives up to the hype of 'the greatest in China'.
*Note that this video was filmed in November and since then the covid regulations have changed drastically in China. But at the time we were in quarantine which is why Jack is exploring on his own.
Phoebe and Nico plan a day in Shanghai for Jack. Because the weather is rainy, they switch from a bus tour to a walking itinerary with Shanghai food. They send him to a restaurant near a marked crossing, and after a voice note he orders wontons and another noodle dish; he comments on the filling, sesame sauce and soup. He then heads toward the Bund by way of Nanjing Road and streets with theaters, older buildings and newer towers. Jack notices a painted mark that he says indicates a building is earmarked for demolition. The route continues to Nanjing East Road and a local street with shops selling hardware. Clouds gather and heavy rain begins; the hosts check a weather app and Jack goes back outside when the forecast is not improving. He passes the Seventh Heaven Hotel and a nearby alley, then goes into a shopping mall because the hosts say public toilets are hard to find in Shanghai. He reaches the Bund, sees the historic riverside buildings and the Pudong skyline, and talks about people strolling there in the evening. Phoebe then sends him toward another stop, and he follows a pin through a construction area to a striking alley and bridge. He apologizes for doubting the itinerary. The hosts say Phoebe is not from Shanghai but spends a lot of time there and knows it well. A later segment mentions Phoebe's fashion collection; it is promotional and is not included as travel guidance.
Phoebe and Nico plan a walking day in Shanghai for Jack, changing from a bus tour to a food stop and neighborhood walk because of rain. Jack tries wontons and other dishes, then follows their map pins past old streets, theaters and Nanjing East Road toward the Bund. Heavy rain interrupts the walk, but he continues to the Bund for views across the Huangpu River and later explores a local alley and bridge that Phoebe recommended. The video shows a mix of historic-looking lanes, modern towers, food stops and changing weather.
Jack follows Phoebe and Nico's rainy-day Shanghai itinerary, trying local food and walking from old streets to the Bund and a hidden alley.
Shanghai Walking Tour: Local Food, Old Streets and the Bund
0:33 The hosts switch from a bus tour to a walking plan when the weather looks rainy. If rain may affect your Shanghai day, keep a flexible route and choose stops that still work on foot or indoors.
3:06 Jack finds the restaurant menu overwhelming and receives a voice note suggesting wontons and another noodle dish. If you are unsure what to order, ask someone familiar with the menu to point out specific dishes.
10:20 The hosts check a weather app and see that the rain is not expected to improve soon, so Jack decides to go back outside. Check the forecast before continuing a long walking route in wet weather.
11:18 The hosts say public toilets are harder to find in Shanghai than in Beijing, and Jack goes into a shopping mall when he needs one. Keep a nearby mall in mind as a possible place to look for facilities.
16:30 Jack apologizes for doubting Phoebe's local recommendations after following her pin to a striking alley and bridge. A local friend's route suggestions can lead beyond the better-known stops, though the exact site's name is not stated.
0:33 The hosts switch from a bus tour to a walking plan when the weather looks rainy. If rain may affect your Shanghai day, keep a flexible route and choose stops that still work on foot or indoors.
3:06 Jack finds the restaurant menu overwhelming and receives a voice note suggesting wontons and another noodle dish. If you are unsure what to order, ask someone familiar with the menu to point out specific dishes.
10:20 The hosts check a weather app and see that the rain is not expected to improve soon, so Jack decides to go back outside. Check the forecast before continuing a long walking route in wet weather.
11:18 The hosts say public toilets are harder to find in Shanghai than in Beijing, and Jack goes into a shopping mall when he needs one. Keep a nearby mall in mind as a possible place to look for facilities.
16:30 Jack apologizes for doubting Phoebe's local recommendations after following her pin to a striking alley and bridge. A local friend's route suggestions can lead beyond the better-known stops, though the exact site's name is not stated.
0:09 Changing the plan because of rain
0:42 Starting with Shanghai food
2:09 Finding the restaurant
3:15 Trying wontons and noodles
5:41 Walking toward the Bund
6:04 Theaters and old Shanghai streets
8:23 Nanjing East Road
9:21 Rain arrives in the afternoon
10:34 Seventh Heaven Hotel and an alley
11:16 Finding a public toilet
12:44 Reaching the Bund
15:08 Following Phoebe's pin to an alley
0:09 Changing the plan because of rain
0:42 Starting with Shanghai food
2:09 Finding the restaurant
3:15 Trying wontons and noodles
5:41 Walking toward the Bund
6:04 Theaters and old Shanghai streets
8:23 Nanjing East Road
9:21 Rain arrives in the afternoon
10:34 Seventh Heaven Hotel and an alley
11:16 Finding a public toilet
12:44 Reaching the Bund
15:08 Following Phoebe's pin to an alley
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He orders wontons and another noodle dish after receiving a voice note with suggestions. The transcript does not clearly identify the restaurant or the second dish's exact name.
Why does the walking itinerary change?
The weather looks rainy, so Phoebe and Nico switch from a planned bus tour to a walking day with food stops.
Which well-known riverside area does Jack visit?
He walks to the Bund and looks across the river toward the Pudong skyline.
Where does Jack go when he needs a public toilet?
He goes into a shopping mall; the hosts say Shanghai's public toilets can be harder to find.
What happens to the weather during the walk?
Heavy rain arrives, and the hosts check a weather app before Jack continues outside.
Who planned the route around Shanghai?
Phoebe and Nico planned it for Jack. They say Phoebe is not from Shanghai but spends a lot of time there and knows it well.
