A Perfect Day: Shanghai in One Day

For truly excellent coffee, visit HANA Coffee, right across the street from our regular hotel in the Putuo District. It’s great for combating jet lag. 

Take the subway to one of the city’s most impressive temples: the Jing’an Temple with its magnificent Jade Buddha. Around it, countless food stalls offer delicious treats like dim sum.

I love strolling through People’s Park, which is centrally located and serves as an oasis of tranquility in the bustling metropolis, a city not particularly rich in green spaces. My favorite spot is the pond full of lotus flowers, but it’s also enjoyable to watch people dance or do calligraphy exercises.

A short walk takes you to the Shanghai History Museum, where the city’s past comes to life. After soaking up so much history, it’s time for a light snack. In the pedestrian zone of Nanjing Road, which leads all the way to the Bund waterfront promenade, simply marvel at the vast array of options and then go with your gut.

A taxi (affordable!) takes me to the Oriental Pearl Tower, one of the five tallest TV towers in the world, with observation decks reaching up to 342 meters – a must-visit for those who are not afraid of heights! 

For souvenir shopping, the vibrant underground market at the Science & Technology Museum subway station is the perfect place.

I adore Asian cuisine, and the variety here is simply incredible. However, the places frequently change names, owners, and quality. A reliable option is the Haidilao chain, renowned for its hot pot – a spicy broth where you can cook your own choice of ingredients. It’s especially enjoyable with a group of people. 

Jutta Siemens-Jaskulla is a purser and has been traveling the world for Lufthansa since 2001. Her favorite destination is Southeast Asia. What she loves about Japan, South Korea and China is the climate, the culture, and especially the food.