Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Arrive at Shanghai and pick your starting area: Bund east or French concession west to anchor your day. (0:00)
- Tip 2Cross the river to the northern bank for galleries, old factories turned cafes, and the river’s industrial history. (04:02)
- Tip 3Capture iconic views from Chop Road Bridge for both Bund and Shanghai Post Museum backdrops at sunrise or sunset. (08:56)
- Tip 4In the French concession area, stroll the shaded avenues, spot Shikumen houses, and keep an eye out for embassies and celebrity homes. (14:03)
Mo Zhu’s Shanghai street pilgrimage unfolds like a local’s secret map, weaving between the Bund and the former French concession to reveal the city’s layered charm. The video kicks off with practical notes: two airports, Pudong and Hongqiao, and how close or far they are from downtown, then plots two classic walking routes along the Bund’s eastern edge and the former French concession’s western lanes. Mo guides viewers through Ning Road’s bustling shopping stretch, the classical Chinese garden near the Bund, and the art-hub corridor of the Suzhou Creek area where galleries, warehouses, and cultural spaces mingle with cafes. The journey continues with a riverwalk along the Fuxing Creek, visits to Photographic centers and historic banks, and a look at iconic buildings like the Hering Building, a symbol of early Shanghai refugee history, followed by a sunset-worthy pass over the Bund. The tour moves through the Bund’s northern edge to zero in on vantage points near the Shanghai Post and a
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Mo Zhu invites viewers into a carefully mapped walk that starts at Shanghai’s riverbank and winds through old warehouses turned art spaces, classic Shikumen streets, and famous landmarks along the Bund. The narrative is punctuated by historical tidbits about the Hering Building and the Shanghai refugee story, while demonstrating how to navigate with Google Maps and Chinese maps. Along the way, Mo highlights photo spots, sunset views, and a mix of commercial streets and quiet lanes, offering viewers a tactile sense of the city’s seasonal character. Traveler name Mo Zhu appears here and there as a guiding voice, a friend showing the city through a camera lens. The journey blends architecture, history, and modern life—from Ning Road’s bustle to the tranquil riverfront and the night markets around the French concession. It ends by inviting viewers to subscribe for more Shanghai nights, art districts, and local gems.
The walk is presented as an experiential diary rather than a rigid itinerary, with Mo sharing personal favorites like the sunlit river views behind Orient Tower and the vintage charm of the Bund’s old hotels. The video emphasizes practical tips, such as where to search for non-Google Maps spots, and how to balance crowd-pleasing sights with quieter, authentic neighborhoods. The tone remains warm and curious, drawing viewers into Mo’s world of street photography, local coffee corners, and architecture that tells a story of Shanghai’s cosmopolitan evolution.
If you’re planning a first trip to Shanghai, Mo’s two-route approach offers a grounded, local-friendly way to experience the city’s iconic sights without feeling overwhelmed by its scale. Look for the Google Maps links and plan a day that threads the Bund’s sunset glow with the Chinese-Western aesthetic of the former French concession. Mo hints at future episodes on nightlife and art districts, inviting you to join the ongoing exploration.
