Back from Shanghai, I really don’t recommend going in August-September because it’s just too much～

Who understands! Went to Shanghai for the "Magic City's Midsummer," but ended up enchanted by its summer—the evening breeze on the Bund brushing past the historic buildings, Disney fireworks blooming over the castle, the sunlight filtering through the plane tree leaves on Wukang Road. After three days, my phone is full of scenes where vintage meets modern, and now all I can think about is the savory soup inside the Shengjian buns—who can resist that～ 🚇Transportation Guide ✈️Plane: Take the maglev from Pudong Airport to downtown in 28 minutes (50 RMB), Hongqiao Airport is directly connected to the core area by Metro Lines 2 and 10. 🚄High-speed rail: Shanghai Hongqiao Station is 30 minutes to People’s Square by Metro Line 2, Shanghai Station is a 20-minute walk to the Bund—super convenient. 🚌City transport: The metro covers all attractions (20 RMB for a single-day unlimited ride ticket), riding shared bikes along Wukang Road and Yuyuan Road is very flexible, and cycling along the riverside at dusk with the river breeze is super refreshing🚲 🌆Super detailed 3-day itinerary Day 1: The Bund → Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street → Yuyuan Garden → Lujiazui •Morning at the Bund (free!), the morning mist hasn’t cleared yet! The historic buildings look like fairy tale castles under the sun, mixed with ferry whistles on the river breeze. Snap amazing shots of the Lujiazui skyline across the river🏙️ •Lunch with Shengjian buns (12 RMB/serving), be careful of the hot soup inside. In the afternoon, stroll Nanjing Road (free!), buy classic White Rabbit milk candy (15 RMB) at an old brand store, and take vintage photos at the Peace Hotel’s revolving door🕰️ •Evening at Yuyuan Garden (40 RMB entrance), the lotus flowers on the Nine-turn Bridge are in full bloom in August, have a cup of green tea at the Huxin Pavilion (38 RMB), and watch the lanterns light up as if traveling back to the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" painting🏮 Day 2: Disneyland → Fantasy Light Show •Spend the whole day at Disneyland (599 RMB ticket), the summer special in August is great value! Experience Pirates of the Caribbean (immersive), watch the "Frozen" theater show, and the afternoon parade with interactive high-fives is super sweet👸 •Lunch with turkey leg (80 RMB), tender and juicy meat. In the evening, hang out at the Enchanted Garden, where the August fantasy light show adds fireworks effects. The castle transforms with light and shadow magic, screaming until your throat is hoarse🎆 Day 3: Wukang Road → Yuyuan Road → Riverside Avenue → Xintiandi •Morning at Wukang Road (free!), the shadows of plane trees in August are mottled! Check in at Wukang Mansion, hydrangeas bloom beautifully at the old villa entrances, buy a cup of %Arabica coffee (38 RMB) to sip while walking☕ •Lunch with scallion oil noodles (15 RMB), wok aroma mixed with scallion fragrance. In the afternoon, stroll Yuyuan Road (free!), see the Shikumen in the old alleys, and the creative shops’ Shanghai dialect fridge magnets are super cute🏘️ •Evening at Riverside Avenue (free!), the river breeze is very comfortable, watch the Bund’s night view light up gradually. Xintiandi’s bars are full of foreigners, jazz mixed with laughter is very healing🎷 🌟7 must-visit spots 1. The Bund: Night view is legendary! The historic buildings look like gilded palaces when lit, Lujiazui across the river shines brilliantly. Take the ferry (2 RMB) to see both sides—ten times better than a sightseeing bus🚢 2. Shanghai Disneyland: The summer special is amazing! There’s a "Summer Carnival" parade, the afternoon water splash interaction is super refreshing, and the fireworks last 5 minutes longer than other seasons—worth the ticket🎇 3. Wukang Road Historic and Cultural District: Free for great photos! Old villas covered with ivy, fewer crowds at the popular spots, best time to capture the full view of Wukang Mansion is before 9 AM📸 4. Yuyuan Garden: The lotus exhibition is stunning! The lotus on the Nine-turn Bridge with ancient architecture, the tea at Huxin Pavilion is pricey but atmospheric, and the creative shop’s cheongsam bookmarks (25 RMB) make classy souvenirs🪷 5. Lujiazui: Climb the Oriental Pearl Tower (199 RMB), the high-altitude observation deck offers views of the winding Huangpu River. The glass skywalk at Shanghai Tower’s "Shanghai Top" is thrilling (not for the faint-hearted)🌆 6. Yuyuan Road: Quieter than Wukang Road! The old alleys smell of cooking, visit the "Qian Xuesen Former Residence," and the creative shop’s old Shanghai snow cream (30 RMB) tastes very nostalgic🏡 7. Xintiandi: Shikumen transformed into a trendy spot! The outdoor bars are lively, watch foreigners drinking beer in the old alleys, and the evening lights dye the brick walls warm yellow—vintage yet stylish🍻 🍜Local food recommendations •Shengjian buns: The soul of Shanghai! 12 RMB/serving, crispy bottom and fresh meat, bite carefully to sip the soup first. The fresh meat filling at Nanjing Road’s "Da Hu Chun" is the most authentic, paired with a bowl of curry beef soup is amazing🥟 •Scallion oil noodles: 15 RMB/bowl, simple noodles mixed with scallion oil and sprinkled with dried shrimp. The old noodle shop on Yuyuan Road fries scallions in lard, so fragrant you’ll lick the bowl🍜 •Braised pork: 58 RMB/serving, rich and oily sauce, tender and not greasy. The old brand "Lao Jishi" uses the local style, perfect with rice—you can eat three bowls🍖 •Osmanthus sugar lotus root: 10 RMB/serving, glutinous rice stuffed in lotus root, drizzled with osmanthus honey. The new lotus roots in August are very tender, the freshly made version at City God Temple is sweet to the heart🍯 🏡Accommodation recommendations 📍Near the Bund: Riverside hotel 400 RMB/night, window views of historic buildings, 5-minute walk to Nanjing Road, fall asleep to the river breeze at night🌙 📍Near Disneyland: Themed homestay 300 RMB/night, includes shuttle bus, rooms with princess elements, leaving at 7 AM lets you enter the park an hour early🏰 📍Wukang Road: Old villa homestay 500 RMB/night, wooden stairs creak, the host’s scallion pancakes are super fragrant, 10-minute bike ride to Yuyuan Road🚲 💡Travel Tips 1. August in Shanghai is very hot! Bring a small fan + cooling sleeves, hide in shopping malls at noon (Jing’an Kerry Center, IFC have strong air conditioning), then go outdoors in the evening🌬️ 2. Buy the Disneyland early entry pass! August is crowded, add 149 RMB to enter 1 hour early, rush to popular rides first (no queue for Soaring Over the Horizon)🎢 3. Don’t order too much local cuisine! Braised pork and fried shrimp are quite sweet, order some stir-fried vegetables to balance, locals love to pair with ice-cold beer (6 RMB/bottle)🍻 4. August is worth crying for! There’s the Shanghai Book Fair, International Film Festival, and great shopping discounts. Avoid the July rainy season, August is the must-choose month🛍️ August in Shanghai is the breeze on the Bund, the aroma of Shengjian buns, the dream of Disneyland, a perfect mix of vintage alleys and skyscrapers. You can experience both modernity and fireworks without spending much!