27 articles tagged with shanghai
The first time I bit into a proper xiaolongbao in Shanghai, the hot soup burst in my mouth with such intensity that I nearly spat it across the table. Classic rookie mistake. As a bridge engineer turned content creator, I've...
The rhythmic clicking of my heels against the polished marble floors of IAPM mall contrasted sharply with the shuffle of my feet just hours earlier as I navigated the narrow alleyways of Tianzifang. Shanghai's shopping scene is nothing if not...
The elevator ascends 87 floors in what feels like seconds, my ears popping as Shanghai unfolds beneath me like an electric carpet. It's 10 PM on a Friday, and I'm starting my evening at the rooftop bar of the Park...
I'll never forget stepping out of the Maglev train at Longyang Road Station, still buzzing from the 270mph journey from Pudong Airport, and being immediately hit by Shanghai's electric energy. The city feels like it exists in multiple timelines simultaneously—ancient...
Twenty years crunching municipal numbers taught me one thing: there's always a way to balance the books without sacrificing quality. The same principle applies to travel, particularly in a metropolis as dynamic as Shanghai. After three visits to this coastal...
The first time I witnessed Shanghai's skyline illuminating the night sky, I understood why this city has been called the 'Pearl of the Orient.' As a materials engineer accustomed to analyzing structural compositions, I found myself instead dissecting layers of...
Shanghai often conjures images of futuristic skylines and the historic waterfront Bund, but the soul of this megacity lies in its cultural contrasts and hidden corners. During my recent fall excursion with my law school friend Lin, whose family emigrated...
Standing at the intersection of China's imperial past and its meteoric rise to global prominence, Shanghai captivated me from the moment I first stepped foot on its bustling streets three years ago. Having explored over 40 countries across five continents,...
At 62, I've traveled to forty-three countries across six continents, yet Shanghai continues to fascinate me with its remarkable duality. The city presents a captivating juxtaposition where ancient traditions dance alongside futuristic innovation—a place where centuries-old temples stand in the...
Shanghai hit me like a sensory tsunami the first time I landed—a hypnotic blend of futuristic skylines and hidden traditional lanes that had this fashion buyer totally mesmerized. But let's be real: cracking the transportation code in this 26-million-person metropolis...
The Shanghai skyline transforms into a luminous tapestry after sunset, when the real magic of this metropolitan giant reveals itself. Having traversed the globe from Rio's vibrant beaches to Toronto's sleek towers, I've developed a particular affinity for cities that...
Twenty years of covering international sporting events taught me one invaluable lesson: behind every competition lies a complex cultural ecosystem that demands understanding. Shanghai, China's pulsating commercial heart, operates on similar principles. As someone who's visited this metropolis multiple times—first...