Authentic Shanghai Travel Guide: Avoiding Crowds During Labor Day

**Authentic Shanghai Travel Guide: Avoiding Crowds During Labor Day** With the peak travel season up[...]

**Authentic Shanghai Travel Guide: Avoiding Crowds During Labor Day**

With the peak travel season upon us, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sea of people. However, when exploring a city, one should first use their eyes and then their stomach; to truly understand a city, it’s all about the stomach. So, if you’re planning a trip to Shanghai during Labor Day to experience the city’s life deeply, save this guide. Our focus is to satisfy your culinary cravings from the start.

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**Duration: 3 Days**
**Time: April**
**Companions: Friends**
**Activities: Culinary Exploration, Free Travel**
**Published on 2023-04-26 23:00**

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**I. The Bustling Shanghai – Divine Breakfast Spots: Xing Shen Breakfast**

After exiting from Line 7, there’s no need for navigation. The aroma will guide you. Follow it, and you’ll find a queue outside a small storefront shrouded in smoke, which holds the childhood memories of all Shanghainese. The ‘Four Great Kings’ – pancakes, soy milk, fried dough sticks, and rice cakes – are all available here, along with a variety of snacks for your selection.

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**II. The Bohemian Shanghai – Trendy Hub: Wu Kang Road**

To avoid crowds and capture photos with both style and historical charm, Wu Kang Road is the top choice. Here, you can leisurely stroll for most of the day. If you get tired, find a café to rest your feet. Rest assured, every establishment has its own unique specialty.

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**III. The ‘Internet-Famous’ Shanghai – Always in Line: Jiang’s Boss**

After visiting the Wu Kang Building, you’ll see a long queue that leads to the must-visit Jiang’s Boss Pork Ribs and Rice Cake.The ribs, though thick, are tender, and the rice cake is fried to a crispy perfection, creating a delightful texture. Paired with a unique sweet and sour sauce, it’s like a scented bomb that bursts with indescribable happiness in your mouth. After savoring these flavors, the day can be completed with a spicy hot pot dinner. The bold hot pot seems to have become refined and elegant in Shanghai, allowing you to order all your favorite ingredients.

Tips:
1. Most importantly, during the transition from spring to summer, it’s easy to catch a fire. While enjoying Shanghai’s cuisine, it’s best to carry a fire-extinguishing medicine, such as Beijing Tong Ren Tang’s Jing-made Niu Huang Jie Du Pian without realgar. Overindulging in delicious food in hot weather can lead to discomfort. If you experience sore throat, acne, mouth sores, or even red and swollen eyes, don’t hesitate to take the medicine. Jing-made Niu Huang Jie Du Pian can quickly extinguish the fire, alleviate discomfort, and ensure a smooth and comfortable journey, freeing you from the troubles of ‘fire’ and allowing you to indulge in delicious food. Additionally, for those who often stay up late, like Xiao Tian, it’s also a good idea to keep some on hand, as irregular sleep patterns can also lead to ‘fire’. Moreover, Jing-made Niu Huang Jie Du Pian comes in individual small bottles, which are very convenient to carry in your bag.2. Be sure to spend a night in a villa with antique furniture. The feeling of traveling through time is truly wonderful, and PS: it’s also a great backdrop for photos.
3. The weather in Shanghai during this season is still quite changeable. It’s recommended to prepare both long and short sleeves, chiffon, and trench coats.
4. A beautiful umbrella can not only deal with the weather but also serve as a good prop for photos.
5. Don’t forget the Jing-made Niu Huang Jie Du Pian.