Preface: Shanghai, a collision of fashion and classicism

I have always liked Shanghai and the dilapidated old western-style buildings on Hengshan Road. Every summer, wutong trees block the sky and cover the sun with mottled shadows. I like to sit on a double decker bus and observe the crowds coming and going on the road, or hold a cup of hot coffee and wait for a brilliant sunset on the Bund.

This international metropolis blends fashion and classicism here. Many times, not only can you see its petty bourgeois side, but you can also find traces of old Shanghai in countless moments. She is like a thousand faced girl, with countless surprises waiting for you to slowly discover.

Shanghai, she is fresh and full of vitality. Walking through the streets and alleys here, you will definitely be attracted by the colorful buildings. In the squares and parks, there are internet famous check-in points everywhere.

Shanghai is international and charming. As the night grew darker, a grand South American carnival began. Argentine dancers have fluttering skirts, enthusiastic dance moves, the fragrance of steak, and an intoxicating night.

Shanghai, she is fashionable and keeps up with the times. Script killing, pop-up shows, fashion week, electronic music, this city always stays at the forefront of trends, the forefront of fashion! Let's watch a punk flash mob and instantly step into a five dimensional psychedelic world.

Shanghai is full of charm and enchanting. When I was a child, most of my impression of Shanghai came from Zhou Xuan's "Night Shanghai". The ancient record was spinning on the phonograph, and not only did the music flow slowly, but also its various styles. When you come here, you must wear a cheongsam and instantly dream back to Shanghai beach.

Shanghai is full of history and unique cultural heritage. Many times, walking here, one unconsciously forgets the bustling city they are in and slowly immerses themselves in a nostalgic journey. These are all completely different Shanghai, each with its own charm and enchanting charm. Come and check out the Thousand Faced Magic City this summer!

I'm afraid there are countless colors in Shanghai. Every street and square here seems to have its own color, which is why the popular check-in points in the magic city are constantly being discovered.

As a Pisces, I have always loved blue. Unexpectedly, there is also a Santorini in Shanghai, located on the square of the Aegean Shopping Park. Since I can't go to Greece temporarily, it's also good to check in this mini version.

Drive to the Aegean Shopping Park, which is a cultural experience commercial complex with a dedicated underground parking lot. The location of Santorini is right across from the Fountain Square, which can be seen at a glance.

The entire building is not large and is open for free. Previously, it was possible to climb up, but now the surrounding area has blocked it, saying it is under maintenance and security is patrolling, so we can only find suitable tourist attractions around.

I suggest everyone come over at three or four in the afternoon. The sun is too strong at noon, and wearing clothes of the same color will make it easier to shoot. If it's fast, you can finish filming in half an hour. You can also have dinner at the shopping park and go back.

I heard that Shanghai Songcheng has opened for business! Well, I happened to be in Shanghai recently, so I couldn't wait to bring my friends along to check in. I have also been to many places in the Songcheng Scenic Area before, and the eternal love performances and various forms of entertainment have left a deep impression on me.

Shanghai Songcheng is located in the World Expo Park by the Huangpu River, with an excellent geographical location. The main building is a six story building, most of which is used for indoor play. It's not cold in winter and not hot in summer, it's really great!

The first venue we played after entering the scenic area was "Ghost Ship" on the first floor, which was very suitable for practicing courage. Normally, I am timid, but with the encouragement of my friends, I finally took the first step.

There are many scenes inside the ghost ship. When I first entered, I was very scared and kept following my friend closely. I didn't dare to take a second look, so I thought about getting out quickly

As we walked, we didn't feel so scared anymore. The most impressive moment was at the last minute, when it would suddenly rain heavily in the wine cellar of the ghost ship. We all got a little wet when we came out, it was really fun and exciting.

The outdoor facilities on the first floor include a play pool and a music square. In summer, children's favorite activity is playing in the water. Here, they can play freely with their friends and enjoy a cool summer.

There are also exciting performances scheduled on the central stage of the square, and now Huang Feihong has brought his disciples to present us with a arena competition.

Chinese Kung Fu is indeed excellent. These disciples, regardless of gender, all possess unique skills and ultimately defeated foreigners, carrying forward the spirit of Chinese martial arts.

The second floor of the scenic area mainly consists of the Songcheng Story Exhibition Hall, cafes, and restaurants, while the third floor is an art exhibition space. Continuing up, you will reach the exciting fourth floor, where there are Theater 1 and Theater 3. There are also occasional magic performances in front of the Shenhu Traceability Bar.

The Modern Dress up Hall is located on the fourth floor of the Eternal Love Street. Here, you can find various clothing such as Hanfu, Qipao, and kimono, and experience the fun of dressing up for very little money.

There are many different scenes on the whole street, you can shoot them all day long, but the key is not to expose them to the sun, which is really important for the wife. Moreover, if you rent clothes, there is no time limit. You can return them after you have taken enough photos.

The Heavenly Market located on the sixth floor is full of exotic charm, like walking into Arabia. Come here to watch a crystal ball performance, then go to the sloping room, side room, invisibility room, and kaleidoscope to play again, super decompression.

There are still many small things sold in the street market, and for a moment I felt a bit dazed. I felt like I was abroad, and everything here was very exquisite. I wanted to take it home just looking at it.

I strolled around with my friends and saw that there were also Aladdin's Magic Lanterns for sale. They were small, exquisite, and I really liked them. I decided to buy them and hope that the Magic Lanterns can also bring me good luck.

If you're tired from strolling, you can also take a break on the chairs in the street market, flip through books, order a drink, rest for a while before leaving. In Songcheng, you don't have to rush, you can walk slowly and play slowly.

There are two red chair sculptures in the entire Songcheng scenic area, one on the first floor and the other on the terrace. They are considered iconic sculptures and must be checked in as a souvenir.

The glass observation deck on the seventh floor offers a stunning view of the Huangpu River and the towering buildings of Shanghai, making it an excellent spot for check-in. Don't forget to take a beautiful photo of your back here.

In addition, there is also the Elf Valley that children love, the Hobbit's cottage, where surprises are hidden both inside and outside.

Children who enjoy challenging themselves can also experience the glide slope, where there are dedicated staff to take care of each activity. Children have fun and parents can watch with peace of mind.

As the night grew darker, a grand South American carnival began. Argentine dancers have fluttering skirts, enthusiastic dance moves, the fragrance of steak, and an intoxicating night.

The 'Passionate Samba' dinner show was our most anticipated performance of the day. It starts at 5:40 pm sharp, so you can enter early and choose a good seat.

In a wonderful South American drum performance, the show kicked off. The enthusiastic drumming stimulates one's appetite, as if immersed in the tropical rainforest of South America.

The actors of 'Passionate Samba' are all foreign, from countries such as Argentina, Cuba, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Viewers can experience the purest American style without leaving Shanghai.

Samba is a dance and music genre originating from Bahia, Brazil. It originated from the religious rituals of indigenous dances in Africa, brought to Brazil by black slaves who were sold there, and then mixed with other cultures that have been passed down to the local area, gradually evolving into today's Samba.

The entire performance was creatively arranged, incorporating not only South American songs and dances, but also thrilling high-altitude rings, greatly increasing the highlights and leaving a deep impression on the audience.

Exotic charm, swing first. Suddenly, the whole room was pitch black, and several green lamps were twisting. This was a very innovative design, and it was the first time I had seen it.

The hot and unrestrained dance, thrilling rings, and the combination of strength and softness immersed me in it, and I watched it intently throughout the entire process, even forgetting to eat the delicious food in front of me.

The entire performance lasted about 60 minutes, and at the same time, delicious food came one after another. This is a dual feast of sight and taste, and the most unmissable experience this summer.

After watching 'Passionate Samba', a punk flash mob is about to take place on the magical street on the first floor. This is a new genre of entertainment specifically designed for young people, where you can see a group of actors dressed in punk style costumes delivering thrilling performances.

They used lighting, sound, smoke, special effects, and punk inspired exaggerated costumes to create a futuristic world on site.

Suddenly, I felt like I had stepped into a five dimensional space where time and space intersected. The sound, light, and visual effects were superb, and the actors' performances were also quite professional.

Heaven and hell, past and future, reality and virtuality, at every corner, you will encounter different characters and trigger a different story. Do you want to experience it?

An extraordinary visual enjoyment, at the end of the performance, all the actors led us to a super excited wild dance in the passionate music, and the atmosphere of the whole venue instantly reached its peak.

After the flash mob ended, everyone was still unsatisfied, and the color carnival night on the square continued to spread joy. Cool singers are singing on stage, and a wet battle is about to begin in the audience.

The foreign drummer started playing the drums, and with the passionate drumbeat, the Color Carnival Night officially began. The parents on the side are eager to join the carnival with their children, eager to do so immediately.

The girls' cheerleading dance was also quite exciting. At this moment, the staff nearby had reminded parents who had not yet bought raincoats and water guns to prepare quickly. Yes, the wet battle was about to break out.

I don't know who fired the first shot of the battle, but everyone started frantically shooting with water guns. Some adults even took basins and buckets to fill with water, which was too exciting.

At this point, whether wearing a raincoat or not, one cannot avoid getting wet. But in summer evenings, when one can indulge in revelry and play in the water, the heat and fatigue of the day have long been swept away, leaving only coolness and joy.

At this moment, whether one knows or not is not very important, what is important is having fun and having a great time. So everyone splashed water when they saw anyone, and suddenly, water splashed everywhere on the square, and laughter echoed one after another.

From day to night, an open art district with multiple variable spaces and a performance square that can accommodate tens of thousands of people, Shanghai Songcheng can satisfy all your fantasies and expectations.

Night Shanghai, night Shanghai, you are a city that never sleeps. The lanterns are lit up, the music is loud, and the singing and dancing are peaceful When I was a child, most of my impression of Shanghai came from Zhou Xuan's song "Night Shanghai". The ancient record was spinning on the phonograph, and not only did the music flow slowly, but also its various styles.

I have been searching for an entrance, an entrance that can take me back to old Shanghai and old times, until I walked into the dressing hall in Songcheng, Shanghai. In an instant, a strong sense of time travel permeated the whole body, and countless classic scenes appeared before my eyes.

There are two dressing halls in Songcheng, one is the Crossover Dressing Hall located on the first floor, and the other is the Modern Dressing Hall located on the fourth floor. There are thousands of clothing changing experiences, which can give you a versatile life.

The first floor is mainly a qipao dressing hall, while the fourth floor is a comprehensive dressing hall. I wanted to experience qipao, so I searched for suitable clothing on the first floor. Here, props and makeup are all available, and clothing with makeup is priced at 158 yuan, which is quite reasonable.

After the design is done, not only can you take photos on the first floor, but you can also go to the Eternal Love Street on the fourth floor, where many scenes are also perfect for qipao. The ladies in the dressing room were very enthusiastic and specifically reminded me not to miss the bed and chairs on the fourth floor, which looked super beautiful in the photos.

Wow, it's really like walking back to Shanghai Beach everywhere. As long as you are willing, you can wear a qipao and stroll around Songcheng all day. Moreover, when taking photos in summer, the biggest fear is exposure to the sun. Songcheng is a 6-story indoor complex that allows you to take beautiful photos while using air conditioning.

If you don't bring a photographer, it's okay. There are specialized photographers here who can take DSLRs for you, and the price is not expensive. When I went there, I happened to meet an old lady who was taking a cheongsam. It was really elegant and had a strong sense of the times, and I was deeply moved.

If you want to trace the history of Shanghai, then the Guangfulin Site in Sheshan must come. As is well known, Songjiang is the birthplace of Shanghai's historical and cultural heritage. It is said among the people that "there was Songjiang Prefecture first, followed by Shanghai Beach, broad and rich forests first, and then the history of Songjiang".

Entering the Guangfulin Cultural Site is like arriving at a feng shui treasure trove with thousands of years of history. This place is very suitable for taking photos wearing ancient costumes. The winding bluestone road, the white walled and black tiled Huizhou style courtyard, the serene and distant scenery, and the broad and rich forests on rainy days have a unique charm.

Fulin Zhaobi is quaint and elegant, while Guangfulin is not only a place to search for ancestors and roots, but also a great place for weekend leisure and vacation. It's only a little over an hour's drive from the city center, but Guangfulin can be visited for a whole day.

Zhiye Zen Temple is a very ancient Zen temple in history. Legend has it that a high monk from the Tang Dynasty traveled to Songjiang and spent ten years begging for alms before building it. Nowadays, Zhiye Zen Temple has been rebuilt to commemorate the good deeds of Zhiye Zen Master, who practiced medicine and saved people in the folk of Songjiang.

The Fulin Pagoda stands tall between the Zhiya Zen Temple and the Sanyuan Palace. Underneath the pagoda is the entrance to the Ancient Pottery Art Museum, where many national treasure level pottery unearthed from Guangfulin are exhibited. If you have time, be sure to take a look.

Jianguo Puyin Hotel is located in the core business district of Lujiazui, Pudong. Puyin means returning to simplicity, while hidden means hiding in the city. Just listening to its name is like being in a hidden space in a bustling city, a place that exhausted body and mind have always wanted to find.

Walking into it, the Tang and Song themed Chinese style is fully displayed. Su Shi once said, 'This place of peace of mind is my hometown.' We live in big cities and work under high pressure for long periods of time, which can easily lead to physical and mental exhaustion. In addition to warmth and comfort, the residence we want also lacks a sense of belonging.

In terms of design, Puyin Hotel is rooted in the fertile soil of Chinese civilization and closely integrated with Chinese culture, creating a peaceful and tranquil accommodation space that returns to nature in the city. Even when heading to the public area of the guest room, ink, paper, and inkstone are thoughtfully placed, allowing you to converse with yourself while walking and find a sense of belonging in your heart.

There are dedicated rest areas on both sides of the lobby where you can enjoy a cup of tea, unwind from the hustle and bustle, and listen to the beauty of blooming flowers. A quiet and comfortable environment, with natural wood tones, is what I want for a comfortable life.

In seclusion, forget all the hustle and bustle, return to the starting point of the soul, and enjoy the most rare purity and comfort in the simplest way possible. The life that I deeply yearn for in my heart is probably nothing more than this.