Shanghai Trip: Talked Me Right Out Of It.

[Miss Alison Collier]

Oh my goodness, I'm so tired! I am currently dragging myself towards the hotel.

Location: #Shanghai

Time: #Second Day of Spring Festival

Slight Explanation for Foreign Friends: "大年初二" refers to the second day of Spring Festival according to the Chinese lunar calendar.

️ Reminder for Foreign Visitors Coming to China for their First Spring Festival:

During Spring Festival, especially in a megacity like Shanghai, tourist attractions and popular streets are incredibly crowded or even beyond belief! How to deal with it?

1. Go early or choose some less popular places to avoid crowded crowds.
2. MTR may be extremely crowded and you should have a psychological preparation. You can also consider catching a taxi (though it might not be easy to find one during Spring Festival and its fare maybe higher).
3. In terms of food, you won't avoid long queues at popular restaurants. Try making a reservation in advance or eat when there are fewer people.

In general, overcrowding is inevitable, so you should maintain a peaceful mind and don't overplan your schedule, or you will really get exhausted! #ShanghaiTravel

[Pat Pagac]

Hahahaha, folks, Qingming Festival is almost here, and they're still pushing Chinese New Year content?

[Byron Larkin]

Got this pushed to me first thing in the morning, hilarious. Talk about timely!

[Ms. Wanda Kilback]

I just want to try those butterfly pastries all you Shanghai folks say are amazing. A 4-hour queue, though!

[Rafael Rau]

I just bought some after queuing, and I think they're pretty good. I only had to wait about 20 minutes.

[Lorraine Rau]

Looking towards Puxi from the Pudong Museum of Art. Took the ferry across the river.

[Jermaine Satterfield]

So beautiful!

[Mr. Philip Hudson]

Today's vibe.

[Misty Dare]

Can I use this photo? It's way better than the ones I took today!

[Dr. Guadalupe Homenick]

Honey, I really wouldn't recommend visiting Shanghai during Chinese New Year or peak tourist season. Shanghai is more of a cultural city, meaning visits are often about shopping and experiences. But during CNY, many interesting shops are closed, leaving not much to see beyond a few buildings on a street. And in peak season, you'll face insane queues everywhere, which builds up your expectations, only for you to be disappointed. I've tried most of those 'internet famous' spots, and honestly, none are worth that kind of wait.

[Susie Kutch-Green]

Welp, convinced not to go again. Haven't even booked tickets yet.

[Dexter Cummerata]

Getting Chinese New Year stuff pushed to me now? Er Yue Er (Dragon Heads-raising Festival) was ages ago! Is Xiaohongshu running out of content or something?

[Josephine Cremin]

Even I find this weird.

[Mr. Ryan Hermann]

As a true old-school Shanghainese, let me tell you, Shanghai isn't the city it used to be. It's really changed, and not for the better!

[Danielle Purdy-Weimann]

It's the same everywhere, though.

[Dexter Cummerata]

Where is this?

[Ms. Alberta Moen]

I was just there this morning.

[Dr. Ruben Larkin MD]

I was at the spot you mentioned earlier this morning.