Shanghai Summer Must-Visit: Experience the Charm of Old Shanghai, A Dreamlike Glimpse into the Past (Complete Guide to Shanghai Songcheng)

**Shanghai Weekend Getaway: A Blend of Nostalgia and Modernity** Duration: 1 day Time: July Cost per[...]

**Shanghai Weekend Getaway: A Blend of Nostalgia and Modernity**

Duration: 1 day

Time: July

Cost per person: 500 yuan

With whom: Friends

Activities: Photography, Culture, Free travel, Petite bourgeoisie, Weekend getaway

Published on: 2021-07-18 12:19

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Shanghai’s Timeless Charm:

Every visit to Shanghai offers a unique sentiment. This city, a blend of nostalgia and modernity, ancient yet trendy, captures the attention of countless visitors. If you have only one weekend, you must visit the iconic Bund and the architecture of nations. However, the heat of Shanghai in midsummer is intense and best experienced after sunset when you can slowly appreciate the charm of Shanghai at night.

Discovering Songcheng: A Day Outing Paradise

During this visit, I discovered a place perfect for day outings with a plethora of enjoyable activities suitable for families, couples, and friends of all ages. It’s Songcheng, not far from the Bund, where half a day is enough to immerse you in the history and present of Shanghai, and even transport you to the glamorous era of the ‘Bai Li Yang Chang’. Most activities are indoors, allowing you to leisurely watch performances and enjoy tea with a view of the Huangpu River. In short, no more worries about wasting the beautiful daytime hours here!

Address: Pudong Expo Park, Shanghai (Exit 1, World Expo Avenue Station, Metro Line 13)

Opening hours: 10:00-21:00

Floor Guide and Recommended Itinerary:

• First floor: Ghost Ship, Warfire, Costume Change Pavilion, Theater 5 – Samba Passion, Theater 2 (WA! Dinosaur), Magic Street, Sky Screen, Snack Plaza.
• Second floor: Songcheng Story Exhibition, Study Bar (Rest Area).
• Third floor: Theater 1, Theater 3 (Shanghai Everlasting Emotion Performance Theater), Costume Change Pavilion, Shenhu Traceability Bar, Modern Era.
• Fifth floor: Performance R&D Center.
• Sixth floor: Slanted House, Side House, Invisibility House, VR Experience Hall, Sky Street (Lamp Flash Mob, Symphony, Crystal Ball).
• Seventh floor: Sky Club Bar, Glass Observation Deck, Cliff Theater (Flower Dance, Cliff Concert), Elf Cave, Elf Valley, Elf Restaurant, Fantasy Space, Slide, Small Theater (Magic Ventriloquism), Strange House of Horrors, Strange House of Horrors.
• Outdoor: Forest Theater (Miracles, Magic Bubble Show), Music Square, Play Pool, Bird Show Theater (Forest Bird Show), Performance Park.

Photo  Tips:

Visiting Shanghai Songcheng is not only about watching various performances but also a perfect place for photo打卡, especially for women. The 4th floor Shanghai style street, full of old Shanghai flavor, offers various Chinese and Japanese nostalgic scenes to satisfy your photo needs. Here you can also rent cheongsams, Hanfu, and yukatas, and purchase various cultural and creative products with old Shanghai style.

Performance Guide:

For various performances and situational projects in Songcheng, it is recommended to see Ghost Ship, Strange Tales of Liaozhai, Elf Valley, and War Fire. The performances are Dance of Flowers, Earthquake, and the main show of Eternal Love.

Enjoy your weekend getaway in Shanghai, where the blend of history and modernity creates a unique and unforgettable experience.