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First Autumn & Expat Life Sharing | Fancie in Shanghai Ep.43
First Autumn in Shanghai: Expat Life, Yellow Leaves & Coffee
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Shanghai skyline time lapse at Pudong district Stock Videos by Vecteezy
Chinese new year lanterns in china town area. Stock Videos by Vecteezy
Shanghai skyline time lapse at Pudong district. Chinese new year lanterns in china town area.
This episode captures Fancie's first autumn in Shanghai, blending personal expat life with seasonal discoveries. From strolling under golden yellow leaves on Middle Huaihai Road to cozying up with Coffee Cube's latte art, she shares the magic of fall in this megacity. A visit to the dazzling Lujiazui skyline at dusk and a peek at early Christmas decorations at Niko and... add festive cheer. But it's not all sightseeing—she also dives into brunch at Pecher, explores Gentle Monster's quirky eyewear, and reflects on the bittersweet transition from autumn to winter. 'Shanghai feels different when the leaves turn,' she muses, making everyday moments feel like scenes from a film. The vlog is a warm, authentic slice of life that'll make you want to book a ticket or at least brew a cup of coffee.
Shanghai skyline time lapse at Pudong district. Chinese new year lanterns in china town area.
FunFancie strolls through Shanghai's Lujiazui area on a bright autumn day, visiting the popular Coffee Cube for a strong ice latte. She marvels at the yellow leaves that signal autumn's arrival. She reflects on her 10 months as an expat in Shanghai, emphasizing the personal growth from living alone and the community she's built. She credits YouTube for keeping her busy and fighting loneliness. She then relaxes in a scenic spot with a view of the Shanghai skyline. Later, she joins a friend's family for a dinner at a grilled barbecue place, following a recommendation. The vlog ends with a visit to Pêcher on Middle Huaihai Road, where she enjoys brunch and spots early Christmas decorations, capturing the city's shift into the holiday season.
With autumn leaves as her backdrop, FunFancie reflects on a transformative 10 months in Shanghai. From a strong coffee at popular spot Coffee Cube to the season's falling yellow leaves, she shares an honest look at expat life—finding community, battling loneliness through YouTube, and growing stronger alone. The vlog then takes a festive turn with Christmas decorations popping up at Pêcher on Middle Huaihai Road. It's a warm, heartfelt mix of seasonal beauty and personal growth.
FunFancie explores autumn in Shanghai, sips strong coffee at Coffee Cube, reflects on 10 months of expat life, and discovers early Christmas decorations.
Autumn in Shanghai Expat Reflections Coffee Cube Christmas Decor
2:14 Coffee Cube on Middle Huaihai Road offers very strong lattes. It's crowded due to its iconic location and cute branding.
7:13 Grilled barbecue place recommended by a friend who confirmed it's delicious — a local dining tip for meat lovers.
10:11 Pêcher on Middle Huaihai Road is a brunch spot where early Christmas decorations create a cozy festive atmosphere.
2:14 Coffee Cube on Middle Huaihai Road offers very strong lattes. It's crowded due to its iconic location and cute branding.
7:13 Grilled barbecue place recommended by a friend who confirmed it's delicious — a local dining tip for meat lovers.
10:11 Pêcher on Middle Huaihai Road is a brunch spot where early Christmas decorations create a cozy festive atmosphere.
1:01 Lujiazui skyline and autumn start
2:10 Coffee Cube and strong latte
2:52 Yellow leaves and 10-month reflection
3:32 Living alone and building community
5:31 Thanks to subscribers
7:01 Dinner plans with Casey's parents
10:06 Brunch at Pêcher Christmas decorations
1:01 Lujiazui skyline and autumn start
2:10 Coffee Cube and strong latte
2:52 Yellow leaves and 10-month reflection
3:32 Living alone and building community
5:31 Thanks to subscribers
7:01 Dinner plans with Casey's parents
10:06 Brunch at Pêcher Christmas decorations
上海上海旅遊影片life in shanghai中國生活見聞中國旅遊影片shanghai travelautumnautumn in shanghaifalllujiazuichristmas shanghaigentle monstergentle monster shanghaimiddle huaihai roadshanghai city walkshanghai coffeecoffee cubecoffee cube shanghaiyellow leavestravelpechershanghai brunchniko andchristmas shoppingWhat was the coffee at Coffee Cube like?
It was super strong even though it didn't look that strong, and it was really good.
How did you feel after 10 months in Shanghai?
I felt really happy and grateful. I didn't feel homesick at all and I grew stronger living alone.
