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Yuyuan Garden – Classic Chinese Garden in Shanghai
Yuyuan Garden Yuyuan Garden is a 400 years old garden in Shanghai, China. It was first built during the Ming dynasty by Pan for his parents. It is considered to be the best garden in Shanghai. If you are traveling to Shanghai, Yuyuan garden is definitely a must-visit. It is one of the top things to do in Shanghai. It is also one of the most top Instagram spots in Shanghai. Note that Yuyuan Garden will be closed every Monday excluding public holidays. Money-Saving Tip: Whenever I book hotels or any travel activities, I have Rakuten on my chrome extension to earn cashback and save more money. *This site contains…
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Things to Do in Shanghai – The Paris of the East
Also known as Paris of the East, Shanghai is one of the best cities in China. Shanghai is often overlooked and is usually just a stopover for most travelers. It looks like there’s not much to see and do since it is full of tall buildings. However, there are a lot of things to do in Shanghai. You can easily spend a week here and not be able to explore everything this city can offer. Here are 25 things to do in Shanghai that you should not miss. *This site contains affiliate links. I may receive commissions when you make a purchase from the link I have provided with no…
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Tongli Water Town Guide – Venice of the East
Venice is a very popular destination for travelers. It is in most of the traveler’s bucket list. Unfortunately for those living in Asia like me, Venice is very far, it’s a 15+ hour flight away with more than one connecting flight. However, Tongli Water Town is a great alternative if you cannot visit Venice in Italy since it’s just a few hours’ flight. Tongli Water Town is also called the Oriental Venice or Venice of the East. Aside from Tongli, there are several hidden gems in China, these cities are China’s best-kept secrets. *This site contains affiliate links. I may receive commissions when you make a purchase from the link…
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Where to Stay in Suzhou: Suzhou Sun Plaza Hotel Review
Most travelers include a Suzhou day trip when they travel to Shanghai. Although it is possible, I recommend staying for at least a night just like what we did. You’ll get to explore more without feeling rushed. You’ll also be able to enjoy your trip more. The only problem with staying for a night is you don’t have an idea where to stay. That won’t be a problem though since I’ll be sharing where we stayed in Suzhou as well as other suggestions. If you are traveling to China, there are also several wonderful Discover China tours available. Before your trip, make sure you are insured and covered wherever you…
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Shanghai Disney Store -Largest Disney Store in the World
The largest Disney store in the world is found in Shanghai, China. Shanghai Disney Store is located in Lujiazui in Pudong area in Shanghai. It is also near the Oriental Pearl Tower. We went on a Wednesday morning and it was not crowded at all, it was also actually our final day in Shanghai. If you are planning a trip to China, there are also several wonderful Discover China tours available. If you know me, you would know how much of a Disney fan I am. So far, I’ve already been to three Disney parks, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Shanghai. It is actually my goal to visit all the Disney…
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Shanghai Disneyland Merchandise – Souvenirs I Bought
Shanghai Disneyland is the 3rd Disney park that I have visited. It is also my goal to visit all the Disney parks in the world. It would be a dream come true to have a chance to visit Walt Disney World in 2021 for their 50th anniversary so I am currently saving up for it. One of the things that I was looking forward to this trip is to buy some Shanghai Disneyland merchandise. If you do not have time to visit Shanghai Disneyland on your trip, you can also visit Shanghai Disney store. It is the largest Disney store in the world. *This site contains affiliate links. I may…