Shanghai: Is Anyone Actually *There*?
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Shanghai boasts 973 parks, 165 museums, numerous ACG (Anime, Comics, Games) venues, and weekly exhibitions. The sheer number of stage plays, musicals, dramas, and concerts rivals all other Chinese cities combined. It's home to a top-tier amusement park like Disneyland, the diverse architecture of the Wutong (French Concession) area, magnificent temples, the Songjiang Guangfulin Relics, and cuisine from every corner of the globe. The Bund and Lujiazui are spots most locals don't even bother with anymore. If a city where you can explore something new every weekend for years is considered 'not much fun,' then I truly don't know what place could ever live up to that label.
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I used to feel the same way, coming from a tourist perspective that prioritizes natural landscapes and ancient architecture. But I've since realized that the real reason to come to Shanghai is to broaden your horizons and experience the world.
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There's the Natural History Museum, the Shanghai Museum East Branch, countless art galleries, a wide array of exhibitions, plays, and musicals. Culturally, Shanghai is truly in a league of its own in China.
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What's the Shanghai Museum East Branch exhibiting recently? And is it true that you don't need to book tickets for it anymore?
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Does 'tourism' only mean sightseeing in nature?
There's also 'urban tourism,' and experiencing the vibe of a metropolis is very appealing. Besides, Shanghai took center stage in modern Chinese history. 'To understand modern China, look to Shanghai' – it possesses a unique modern humanistic heritage. -
If you grew up in a big city, you'll likely want to see mountains and nature when you travel, and vice versa. It's all about going to places where others have grown tired of living.
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Exactly! 'The places others are tired of'—that's the core of tourism.
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Prosperity and bustle are a sight to behold in themselves.
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Don't we all go to places other people are tired of and treat them like treasures to explore?
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It's because other places are even less fun. I used to think Shanghai wasn't all that interesting, but after visiting other cities, I find myself thinking, 'Yeah, let's just go back to Shanghai...'
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That's because your idea of 'fun' is still stuck on just sightseeing in nature.
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I feel like even just casually strolling around the streets offers a great experience.
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Absolutely stunning!
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So many performances! Hahahaha.