Shanghai First Day: Yu Gardens, The Bund & Huangpu River Cruise

Hey, it's Alex again and today I'm taking you along on my very first day in China. After flying in from Germany, I land in Shanghai and, honestly, the arrival was a bit stressful. But once I got through it, the city immediately started to impress.

In this video, you’ll see what my first impressions of Shanghai were like as I explore the streets, check out a 7-Eleven, and try some crab soup. I also hop on a sightseeing bus that takes me to the beautiful Yu Gardens, one of the highlights of the day.

Later, I head down to the Bund to take in the skyline, walk along the promenade, and soak up the atmosphere. As the sun sets, I wander through Nanjing Road and end the night with a cruise along the Huangpu River — a perfect (and surreal) way to close out my first day here.

It’s been a wild start to this trip, and there’s a lot more to come. Hope you enjoy the ride :)