Its not that chaotic but you will find tons of knock-off IT stuff there.
There is a Disneyland here but its always busy.
Try theHappy Valleyinstead since its closer and cheaper, also quite new and full of arcade-key in things.
Internet in Shanghai is the same as the rest of China.
So definitely buy a VPN here.
JD/Taobao are like Amazon/eBay, orders usually arrive on the 2nd day.
Planning and Getting Around
You cant use your credit card most places, says readercrspddh.
And some metro stations dont take cash.
Osvaldohas tons of tips for getting around and staying out of trouble.
For example, cancel your phone and bank account after you leave.
And only buy your metro card through official channels.
Some citizens are banned from buying tickets.
Your card is associated to your passport and you might get in trouble.
(Or just use Didi, the Chinese Uber.)
They filter all of their water, which means that you might have ice.
Also be careful on escalators.
I almost got trapped between the two sets of doors one time and def would have died soooo.
ensure you have nothing in your pockets that might trigger the x-ray machine, and have locked bags!
A typical breakfast is DaBing YouTiao, sweet or salty (sweet is better).
Grandparents usually buy these for visiting grandchildren.
Comes in this funky looking colored bottle and in most vending machine.
Ying Mrecommends theM50 art districtfor unique gifts and keepsakes.
There are many interesting graffiti murals, with prints/pottery/other art objects available for purchase.
It has a very nice garden, Kezhi.
Its awesomely quiet compared to the city proper.
The Ferris wheel attached to the side of Joy City Mall is cute couples thing to do.
And the walk back towards Peoples Square after that is through some very cool traditional neighborhoods.
Many Jews trekked across Asia to escape the Nazis during WWII.Outtacontext
Thats all for this week!
