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Pati and Johnny travel from Shanghai to Zhujiajiao, a water town known for canals, bridges, and traditional buildings. They arrive early, visit a temple, and hang a red wish tag for their family's health. At the old post office, they send a postcard to their future selves. They try stinky tofu, explore the Garden of Inseparable Hearts, feed koi, and drink sugarcane and water-chestnut beverages. Later, they return to Shanghai, discover a shop selling hand creams with a different scent for each day of the year, eat a vegetarian dinner, and see the Bund and Nanjing pedestrian street at night. The day contrasts the quiet town with the city's evening lights.
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Zhujiajiao canals and traditions
Pati and Johnny begin their outing in Shanghai and travel to Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town often compared with Venice. They arrive early and find the canals, bridges, and traditional architecture quieter before the crowds. In a temple, they write a wish for their family's health on a red tag and hang it on a tree. The old post office offers another way to mark the visit: they send a postcard to their future selves. The employees open early to let them in, and the couple enjoy the idea of receiving a memory later.
Food is part of their walk. They try stinky tofu, which has a strong smell but a crunchy texture and a taste they enjoy. They also stop at the Garden of Inseparable Hearts, feed koi fish, and drink sugarcane and water-chestnut beverages. The garden includes historical artifacts and quiet spaces.
Shanghai after dark
In the afternoon, the couple return to Shanghai and visit Renmin Road, also called a pedestrian or foreigner street. They find bars, live music, and a fish spa. A shop sells hand cream with a different scent for every day of the year, an unexpected discovery during their walk. They eat a vegetarian dinner and later head to the Bund, where they see the skyline at night. Nanjing pedestrian street is their final stop.
The video moves from the water town's slower pace to Shanghai's nightlife, showing both traditional customs and modern city life. A portable charger rental is one practical detail for a long day, while arriving early helps avoid crowds in Zhujiajiao. The couple's favorite moments include the quiet canals, the unusual tofu, a postcard sent to their future selves, and the Bund's nighttime view. They also mention bubble tea as a favorite thing to try in China. The itinerary shows how a visit to Zhujiajiao can pair with an evening in Shanghai, while leaving time for temples, food, and unexpected shops.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What was Zhujiajiao like before the crowds arrived?
- A: Pati and Johnny say they nearly had the place to themselves and found it peaceful and beautiful. Arriving early let them explore the canals and architecture in a quieter setting.
- Q: What did they think of the stinky tofu?
- A: It smelled strong, but they found it surprisingly delicious and crunchy. They were glad they tried it during their walk through Zhujiajiao.
- Q: What stood out about Shanghai nightlife?
- A: The Bund was the most memorable part for them. They found the view spectacular and more impressive in person than in photographs.
- Q: What was their favorite thing to try in China?
- A: They say they became obsessed with bubble tea and could not go a day without it during their trip.
