Good places for driving and photography around Shanghai

Come to Shanghai, visiting the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Bund, and the Global Financial Center are not enough for traditional attractions. The term "Magic City" originated from a best-selling novel called "Magic City" by the Japanese writer Muramatsu Shoufeng, who lived in Shanghai about a century ago. There are too many interesting and fun places in Shanghai. How to find lesser-known attractions that are worth exploring patiently or playing with great care? The following are a batch of smaller and less well-known attractions in Shanghai that are definitely worth a visit and won't disappoint you.

Citizens call it the "Cosmic Silver Snake," Suzhou River Landscape Corridor. The Suzhou River Landscape Corridor is located at the southwest intersection of Shuicheng Road and Changning Road in Changning District, Shanghai, about 500 meters in length, suitable for walking and strolling. The entrance on the east side is built like a building from outer space, using aluminum panels as the material. It has the advantage of changing colors according to the environment. In the morning, it is one color, and at noon and sunset, it is another color. The hollows at different heights on it allow for different views from different angles.

Farmhouse Courtyard (Hongqiao Store)

"Shanghai 'Farmhouse Courtyard' is unexpectedly a very clean and tidy, yet artistically styled place. The flavor is of Shanghai, with a good balance of saltiness and sweetness, very much to one's taste. Another notable feature is that the dishes are ordered and prepared in the kitchen, which shows thoughtfulness. The service attitude is also excellent, and it is worth recommending!"

Holland-style small town (Gaoqiao New Town)

The Dutch town is located in Gaoqiao Town, Pudong New Area, with a cultural heritage of 800 years. It is one of the old city renovation projects of the Shanghai Municipal Government's "One City, Nine Towns". In terms of overall landscape, it showcases the style of a Dutch port town. The town is based on the famous Dutch town of Katwijk, with a charming collection of classical buildings. Very beautiful.
One of the top ten buildings in Shanghai, the Shanghai Postal Museum is located in the downtown area but hidden from the hustle and bustle of the city. It was once listed as one of the "Top Ten Buildings in Shanghai" at that time. It is now a very popular tourist spot, not only because it is a beautiful Western-style building, but also because it is an excellent historical architecture. It is situated on the beautiful bank of Suzhou River. You can have a panoramic view from the Waibaidu Bridge in the Bund. Especially during sunset, the reflection of Shanghai Museum and the sunset on the water surface create a stunning picture. Don't miss it if you go to the Bund for sightseeing.

InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin Hotel

Shanghai Ruijin InterContinental Hotel is the most special among the five InterContinental hotels in Shanghai. It is known as the "century-old store" of Shanghai and the first historic classic hotel of InterContinental Group in Greater China, making it the most storied hotel in Shanghai! Located in the former French concession, it is adjacent to Huaihai Road shopping district and many famous tourist attractions in the city. In the highly valued land of Shanghai, the hotel boasts 55,000 square meters of garden greenery in the city center, making it a luxury.

Rong Family Mansion

Rong Mansion, located on Shaanxi North Road in Shanghai, is a century-old mansion purchased by Rong Zongjing, a prominent Chinese entrepreneur and "King of Flour", in 1918. It is considered one of the most elegant garden mansions in Shanghai.

Hengsha Island

Hengsha Island is a countryside that city-dwellers long for and fall in love with: green farmland, orchards, and bamboo surrounded by houses with red tiles and white walls. Clusters of ducks leisurely swim and play in ponds, while water buffaloes pull carts and stroll along the roads. In the distance, the aroma of cooking drifts from the fish market in the water village. When you come to Hengsha Island, it feels like stepping into a beautiful and elegant Chinese painting. It is an excellent destination for tourism, vacation, and leisure.

158 Fang, Julu Road

158 Fang European minimalist style, overlooking the famous historical preservation building in Shanghai - "Huigong Mansion". A new landmark for internet celebrities' photos - 158 Fang. On a sunny and fresh spring afternoon, temporarily pause the hurried footsteps, invite a few friends, seek a serene and comfortable state of mind in the fragrance of tea and sunlight, and enjoy the romantic taste lingering in the air. Leisurely chatting in the courtyard filled with warm sun, afternoon tea is not only a delicious taste on the tongue, but also a way of life for relaxation and indulgence of body and mind.

Sinan Bookstore (Poetry Shop)

Sinan Bookstore & Poetic Emporium is located at 16 Gaolan Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai. It is a historic building converted into a bookstore with a total area of approximately 560 square meters. Its theme is centered around "poetry." It is considered the most enchanting bookstore in all of Shanghai.

World Expo Museum

Shanghai World Expo Museum is located in the D09 plot of the Puxi area of Shanghai World Expo, covering an area of about 40,000 square meters. It is a comprehensive museum. The museum will comprehensively reflect the grand occasion of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo in China, while introducing the history of World Expos since 1851 and the subsequent World Expos after 2010, and providing a platform for cultural exchanges related to World Expos.