This Fat Juice Milan has quite a few chain stores in Shanghai. This branch is located on Dingxi Road, where there are some parking spaces on the roadside 🅿️ It's quite friendly to those who come by car.
In the last few days before the Chinese New Year, the business in the store is still booming, and we need to queue up for a meal. Ordering at the entrance, the small paper menu has a Hong Kong flavor and I really like it.
The dining area has a lot of Hong Kong style decorations, and the space is a bit small. There may be some overlapping tables, but it doesn't affect the dining experience much.
Both tourists and locals come here to eat, and the reputation is quite good.
Children can't eat spicy food, so I ordered the signature thick soup fish sauce rice noodles.
This pot of rice noodles has quite a lot of portions, with plenty of soup and vegetables. The rice noodles can be added for free, which is quite friendly. We only need one bowl of rice noodles, one big and one small.
My wife chose the famous fried sauce small pot rice noodles. The taste is really the brand. It's awesome. When ordering, you can choose coriander according to your own taste, which is also very humanistic.
Walking out of the restaurant on Dingxi Road, there was no one queuing up at the nearby noodle shop because the noodles had already sold out early.
I found a fierce cat on the roadside, who is not afraid of people. It seems that he is also an old native on this road. After taking two close-up shots of him, I will move on to the next station.
Day 1- Afternoon - The itinerary for the first afternoon of Qiantan Leisure Park was actually thought about for a long time. On the one hand, I wanted to choose a place with relatively fewer people, and on the other hand, I wanted to choose a place not too far from the Bund, because I had already arranged to go to the Bund to see the night view in the evening.
After a quick operation on Baidu Maps, I accidentally stumbled upon this Qiantan Leisure Park, which looked very suitable for children to play with. So, I decided on my afternoon itinerary with a snap of my head.
-| 🔍 Location: Qiantan Leisure Park
-| 📍 Address: Qiantan Avenue, Shanghai
-| 🚘 Transportation: Self driving 🚘
-| 🎫 Ticket: Free 🆓
-| ⏰ Open: 7am -7pm
-| 💘 Recommendation: Dashakeng, Huangpu River
[/i] Qiantan Leisure Park
[i] Who can find the Qiantan Leisure Park? Our first destination on our trip to Shanghai was actually this free Qiantan Leisure Park. I had never heard of this place before, but the children played all afternoon and overall were very satisfied.
This Qiantan Leisure Park is located near Qiantan in Shanghai. On one side of Qiantan Avenue is Qiantan Leisure Park, and on the other side is Qiantan Sports Park. The entire area is quite large.
[/i] Qiantan Leisure Park
[i] Qiantan Leisure Park
It seems that there is no dedicated parking lot on this side of Qiantan Leisure Park. If you are driving here, you can choose to park in the sports park opposite, which has a large parking lot.
However, it seems that there are also many people parking on the roadside of the leisure park. According to the nearby cleaning lady, parking on the roadside is also okay.
[i] Qiantan Leisure Park
The most popular area in the entire Qiantan Leisure Park is undoubtedly the central sand pit, where many children come to dig and play.
There are also some simple rock climbing and ladder climbing amusement projects on this side of the beach. In the city, there is such a free and beautiful activity area, which is really enviable!
[i] Qiantan Leisure Park
The Qiantan Leisure Park is located by the Huangpu River and has a dedicated cycling track. Those who enjoy cycling and running can consider it.
[i] The children at Qiantan Leisure Park really love the sand pit and won't get tired of playing for an entire afternoon.
Today I specifically learned how to ride Mount Fuji:
1. Prepare a large amount of wet sand and a small amount of dry sand.
2. First, use wet sand to make a large hill.
3. Spread dry sand evenly around the top of the hill.
4. Insert a small branch at the mountaintop and complete the task!
The small path next to the Qiantan Leisure Park allows you to directly see the Huangpu River and the opposite side of the river, but most of the places here are blocked by fences. If you look carefully, you can also find a small corner where you can directly see the Huangpu River, and the photos are also very good!
[i] Qiantan Leisure Park
[/i] Qiantan Leisure Park
[i] Qiantan Leisure Park
[/i] Qiantan Leisure Park
[i] Qiantan Leisure Park
[/i] Qiantan Leisure Park Day 1- Dinner - Dad's Kitchen - The first main meal after coming to Shanghai, I chose Dad's Kitchen produced in Shanghai. His family has quite a few branches in Shanghai, and today we are going to the branch of Poly Time. The mall was a bit empty before the New Year, but we have almost completed the achievement of renting a venue!
-| 🔍 Store Name: Dad's Kitchen (Poly Time Store)
-| 📍 Address: Underground 1st Floor, Poly Time Lane, Shanghai
-| 🚘 Transportation: 🚇 Longhua Middle Road Branch of Metro Line 12
-| ⏰ Business hours: 11am -9:30pm
-| 💘 Recommendation: Dad's fried pork chops, cooked and drunk base prawns
[i] Before coming to Shanghai, my dad's kitchen had done some homework, mainly by looking at some local restaurants that are not very accessible in Hangzhou. I saw this dad's kitchen around our destination and felt it was good, so I chose him!
This dad's kitchen is located on the basement floor of Poly Time Mall. As soon as you look up, you can see the glass house of dad's kitchen, and the environment is quite comfortable.
[/i] Dad's Kitchen
The entire restaurant is very clean and spacious, with a refreshing feeling, and the dining experience is very good. At night, the children saw the colorful lights in the mall through the glass and thought they were very beautiful.
His dishes are a bit like a combination of local and private dishes, with some signature dishes that have a good reputation. We ordered some based on our feelings as it was our first time here.
[i] Dad's Kitchen would first recommend Dad's Fried Pork Chop to meat lovers and families with children.
Besides going to a Japanese restaurant, it seems quite rare to eat pork chops on a regular basis, as it's not easy to fry them yourself. Dad's pork chops are overall very good, with crispy outer skin, good meat quality, and preserved juice. Children love to eat them, remember to eat them while they are hot.
[/i] Dad's Kitchen
[i] Dad's Kitchen
[/i] Dad's wife, a drunken enthusiast in the kitchen, tried his family's drunken prawns.
Last year, I lit a fire when I was drunk, and we also ate at many places. I usually eat a lot of drunken crayfish, but this is my first time eating cooked and intoxicated crayfish.
The quality of shrimp is guaranteed, with a chewy texture and a perfect intoxicating taste. There's nothing to say about the meat quality, it's very tight, and the ingredients are completely incorporated into the shrimp meat. My wife can cook it all by herself.
[i] Dad's Kitchen
[/i] Dad's Kitchen
[i] Dad's Kitchen
[/i] Dad, in the kitchen, another refreshing vegetable, okra stir fried yam.
Okra and yam are both my favorite vegetables, and this combination is really beautiful, delicious, and nutritious. Okra and yam are both sticky, but they are crispy and soft, complementing each other in taste!
[i] Dad's Kitchen
[/i] Dad's Kitchen
[i] Dad's cooking method for bullfrogs in his kitchen is also quite unique, which involves coating them with flour, frying them in oil, and then burning them. The meat of bullfrogs is quite tender, and they are all large chunks, which are quite enjoyable to eat.
Bullfrog is a spicy dish that tastes great. Then there were quite a few side dishes such as lotus root slices and rice cakes added, making it a very substantial dish worth savoring.
[/i] Dad's Kitchen
[i] Dad's Kitchen
Dad's kitchen has a simple meal, and the cost-effectiveness is quite high.
TIPS: After dining, you can redeem a 2-hour parking voucher at the service center with a receipt! Day 1- Evening - Some people say that coming to Shanghai without coming to the Bund is equivalent to coming for nothing? So the first few times I came to Shanghai, I really came for nothing. I've been to many places in Shanghai but haven't come to the Bund to get a card.
Fortunately, it was finally arranged tonight! After dinner, we drove to the Bund to enjoy the night view of Huangpu River and also took our children to see what the busiest place in the country looks like.
-| 🔍 Location: The Bund
-| 📍 Address: The Bund, Shanghai
-| 🚘 Transportation: 🚇 Yu Garden Station of Metro Line 14
-| 🎫 Ticket: Free 🆓
-| ⏰ Open: Open all day
-| 💘 Recommendation: Night view of Huangpu River
[i] The Bund
[/i] The Bund
[i] The Bund, as a popular attraction in Shanghai, is loved by both tourists and locals alike. This time we also considered our off peak trip, but we still found the entire Bund crowded with people, it was really lively.
Our first choice for coming to the Bund is public transportation, but this time we tried driving by ourselves and arrived at the underground parking lot on the Bund earlier 🅿️ There are still some seats available. The parking lot here has a relatively narrow design, with reverse traffic. If parked at the entrance, it is closer to the observation deck, and if parked near the exit, it will be closer to the memorial tower. You can choose according to your destination.
[/i] The Bund
[i] The Bund
I have heard of the beauty of the Bund, but when I walk to the Huangpu River, I still marvel at how beautiful it is. There is no need for any post production or photography 📸 Take a snap, it comes with a black gold filter, it's beautiful!
The Oriental Pearl TV Tower Tower and other buildings on the other side of the Huangpu River can be well photographed by the Bund, and you can take a picture with the Oriental Pearl TV Tower from afar.
[i] The Bund
[/i] The Bund
[i] On the other side of the Bund Road are some old buildings with a strong historical flavor and international style. Bring my AE white and take a photo with the headquarters of Shanghai Pudong Development.
[/i] The Bund
[i] The Bund
There is also a double decker sightseeing bus on the Bund side 🚌 If you want to conveniently visit famous scenic spots throughout Shanghai, you can take this bus and check in one stop at a time. If you only love the Bund, you can also consider taking a cruise on the Huangpu River, which is particularly beautiful at night.
[i] The Bund
[/i] The Bund
[i] At the end of the Bund, there is also an electronic butterfly next to the Bund 🦋 The beautiful walls made children fall in love as they passed by, singing and dancing in front of butterflies, and they were so happy!
[/i] The Bund
[i] Bund Day 2- Shanghai Disney Resort. After a brief night of rest at a hotel near Disneyland, we finally arrived at the exciting Disney tour. I feel as excited as I was when I went on a spring outing at school when I was a child.
Including this time, it is already the third time I have come to Shanghai Disneyland. After all, Hangzhou is not far from Shanghai, so it is relatively convenient to come here.
▪️ The first time was not long after the opening, when I came over with my wife to experience the Disney atmosphere.
▫️ The second time was company team building, and I had a great time playing with the projects inside for two days.
▪️ This time, we are taking our children with us, hoping to give her a wonderful trip to Disney.
-| 🔍 Location: Shanghai Disney Resort
-| 📍 Address: Shanghai, Disney Resort
-| 🚘 Transportation: 🚇 Disneyland Station on Metro Line 11
-| 🎫 Ticket: 545 yuan/person
-| ⏰ Open: 8:30am -9:30pm
-| 💘 Recommendation: Light and Shadow Show+New Year Fireworks
[/i] Shanghai Disney Resort
[i] Shanghai Disney Resort
We stayed at a hotel near Disneyland in Shanghai Disney Resort this time and drove here in the morning. I arrived at Disneyland around 8:30 pm and parked my car in Mickey's parking lot for 100 yuan a day, which is decent and at least worry free.
The tickets purchased online in advance are mostly expensive during the Chinese New Year period, and there are no cost-effective meal vouchers included in the package. However, thinking about being able to experience the special activities of the Chinese New Year, I feel relieved.
[i] Shanghai Disney Resort
[/i] Shanghai Disney Resort may have arrived relatively late, and there are many early bird tickets available. Anyway, by the time we enter the park after 9 o'clock, it will be a sea of people, and there are no more FP cards to get. Let's start our Buddhist journey. Here is a reminder that all toy gun shaped toys, including toy gun bubble machines, cannot be brought in.
The first project after entering the park was the carousel. There are three carousel projects in the park, and the carousel is more suitable for children, with shorter waiting times.
[i] Shanghai Disney Resort
[/i] Shanghai Disney Resort
[i] Walking inside after Shanghai Disney Resort, there are relatively few people watching the Buzz Lightyear project, so there is almost no need to queue, and it is quickly completed. Next, I brushed the spinning honey jar and watched a music program where we could sing together.
[/i] At noon at Shanghai Disney Resort, I ate dry food directly in the park, checked in at Alice's Maze, and then went to the castle 🏰 Take photos nearby and appreciate the world-famous paintings in the castle.
[i] Shanghai Disney Resort
[/i] Shanghai Disney Resort
[i] In the afternoon at Shanghai Disney Resort, while Mickey Mouse was on tour, there were relatively few Pirates of the Caribbean. After waiting in line for 45 minutes, they started playing. Although children are a bit afraid of the dark, they are still quite interested!
[/i] Shanghai Disney Resort
[i] It is strongly recommended to stagger the dinner time at Shanghai Disney Resort and have dinner early. This way, you don't have to wait for long seats, and you can also schedule crowded events while everyone is still eating.
Da Shi Dai brought two sets of meals, and next door Manner brought a cup of coffee. The cost-effectiveness is quite good!
[/i] Shanghai Disney Resort
[i] Shanghai Disney Resort had fewer passengers at night, so they switched to Little Flying Man and quickly switched to the night version of the Little Dwarf mining car while everyone was waiting for the fireworks show.
During the day, dwarves usually take 150 minutes to get up, and at night they only wait for about half an hour. It has to be said that this is their first attempt to ride a roller coaster in full darkness 🎢, The evening breeze blowing in my ears and the dazzling fireworks in the sky were also quite a good experience.
[/i] Shanghai Disney Resort
[i] The Shanghai Disney Resort can prepare for the light and fireworks show after 9 o'clock, and the area in front of the castle on the right has been selected. The light and shadow show is a preserved project of Disney and the only reason why people stay up so late. The New Year fireworks show is limited to the New Year period and is scheduled after the light and shadow show ends.
The order on site was well maintained. I was worried that having so many people would make me look tired, but in reality, all the tourists sat and watched the whole show. Finally, they didn't have to put the children around their necks, and the view was quite clear. They could easily capture the entire performance!
[/i] Shanghai Disney Resort
[i] Shanghai Disney Resort
[/i] Shanghai Disney Resort
[i] Shanghai Disney Resort
[/i] After watching the light and shadow show and the New Year fireworks with satisfaction at Shanghai Disney Resort, it was almost 10 pm, and the last task left was to go to the theme store to buy merchandise.
I also fully felt the enthusiasm of Disney fans in the store, and everyone was buying big baskets after baskets.
[i] Shanghai Disney Resort
We also bought a favorite Starry Dew for the children at Shanghai Disney Resort. The medium-sized model is just big enough for her to hold, and the long ears are really cute when they stand up. It has now become her favorite doll by the bed.
By the way, Xing Dailu's good friend Lina Belle is quite popular, and the stores are always out of stock.
[i] After watching the Disney New Year fireworks show with satisfaction at Shanghai Disneyland Resort, we drove contentedly towards the city center of Shanghai.
Although I have to go back to my hometown the next day, I still try to choose a comfortable hotel with good location. After some comparison, we finally chose the Kempinski Hotel Shanghai located in Lujiazui. Day 2- Hotel - Kempinski Hotel Shanghai-| 🔍 Hotel: Kempinski Hotel Shanghai
-| 📍 Address: 1288 Lujiazui Ring Road, Shanghai
-| 🚘 Transportation: 🚇 Lujiazui Station on Metro Line 2
-| 💘 Recommended: Oriental Pearl TV Tower Tower, Huangpu River View
Kempinski's location can be said to be very good. You can walk around the Huangpu River and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower Tower. I also focused on this when selecting. Companions who drive over can park their cars in the underground garage, while hotel guests can park for free.
Although it was already past 11 o'clock when we arrived at the hotel after playing Disney, there were still plenty of waiters. The entire check-in process was quickly completed, and the front desk lady even upgraded our room from a city view room to a river view room. Give us a big thumbs up!
I chose a twin room, which provides ample sleeping space for a family of three when shared together. The various spare parts in the bathroom were neatly arranged, which cured my obsessive-compulsive disorder. There are also welcome fruits and small gifts for children on the table.
Firstly, I am really fond of Kempinski's room card. With its wooden feel and Shanghai landmarks, I don't know if all Kempinski's are like this. It feels particularly worth checking in, collecting, and even collecting.
The hotel has fitness and swimming facilities, but due to the cool weather and rush, we didn't clock in. Don't miss out if you love swimming!
The location of the hotel is very good. You can see the Oriental Pearl TV Tower when you look up downstairs.
The hotel is also very close to the shopping mall, and there are a wide range of dining options available. Here, you can definitely enjoy the most comfortable stay experience.
Day 3- Morning - Lujiazui had a comfortable sleep in the hotel and woke up to find it was a fantastic day.
After breakfast, we went downstairs for a stroll, and the entire Lujiazui area felt very comfortable. Although various high-rise buildings stand tall, the feeling is not oppressive at all, and the charming Huangpu River makes people feel extremely relaxed.
[/i] Lujiazui walks along the road towards the Oriental Pearl TV Tower Tower, enjoying the modern cool feeling brought by blue sky, white clouds and high-rise buildings.
Passing by the Foxconn building, I checked in at the beautiful Starbucks here. It was really a relaxing morning.
[i] Lujiazui
[/i] Lujiazui continues to walk in the direction of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. When looking from a distance, he still doesn't feel it. When looking closer, he finds that the Oriental Pearl TV Tower Tower is taller and larger than he believes. The children who observed the Oriental Pearl TV Tower Tower from a close distance for the first time are also very excited.
[i] Lujiazui also has a large Disney store beside the Oriental Pearl TV Tower Tower. If you only come to the city and don't have time to visit Disney, you can also visit here. There are many Disney stores around.
[/i] Lujiazui turns under the Oriental Pearl TV Tower Tower, passes Fenghe Road, and then turns to Binjiang Avenue to see the Huangpu River at a close distance.
There aren't many people coming here on weekend mornings to enjoy the river view, so you can enjoy the feeling of being booked.
[i] Lujiazui continues to move forward, and you can go around to the back of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower Tower. Here is the old Oriental Pearl TV Tower Park.
Strolling here gives a feeling of visiting a nearby park as a child. There aren't many fancy designs, just the small bridges, flowing water, and lush greenery, allowing one to enjoy a perfect morning.
[/i] Lujiazui Day 3- Lunch - Guimanlong I have already thought of the title for my last lunch in Shanghai.
What do you think of a family of three from Hangzhou coming to Shanghai to eat Guimanlong
Can Guimanlong represent Hangzhou cuisine? The answer is in this guide
That's right, for our last dinner in Shanghai, we chose the nearest shopping mall to the hotel - Zhengda Square. There are a lot of delicious food in the super large shopping mall, but we chose a restaurant called Guimanlong, which is Hangzhou style cuisine but we cannot eat in Hangzhou.
-| 🔍 Store Name: Guimanlong - Southern Song Yujie (Zhengda Plaza Store)
-| 📍 Address: 6th Floor, Zhengda Plaza, Shanghai
-| 🚘 Transportation: 🚇 Lujiazui Station on Metro Line 2
-| ⏰ Business hours: 10:30am -9:30pm
-| 💘 Recommendation: Finger sucking chicken feet
[i] Guimanlong - Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street
Guimanlong - Southern Song Yujie Guimanlong is probably one of the most popular Hangzhou style restaurants in Shanghai. They have many branches in Shanghai, each with a very Hangzhou name. For example, this restaurant on Zhengda Square is called 'Southern Song Yujie'.
There's also an interesting background here. After sitting down to eat this time, my wife realized that she had come to the same restaurant with her mother 2 years ago. Hahaha, it's definitely fate!
To be honest, the decoration style and dishes are indeed a bit similar to Hangzhou's green tea. I even checked and found out that they are not the same restaurant. But that's not important, delicious food is king!
[i] Guimanlong - Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street
[/i] Guimanlong - The best thing today in the Southern Song Dynasty imperial street is undoubtedly the chicken feet that suck their fingers.
Our family of three, from big to small, fell in love. I ordered three servings but couldn't eat enough, so I ordered another one after serving the CD. We from Hangzhou have eaten countless braised chicken feet, but there are not many that make us shout for another one after finishing, and Guimanlong is one of them.
This chicken claw is also quite common in Hangzhou, but their seasoning is great, rich but not too greasy, coupled with the soft and sticky texture of the chicken claw, I love it.
[i] Guimanlong - Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street
Guimanlong - Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street
[i] Guimanlong - Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street Stone Pot Hangjiao Bullfrog is also my wife's favorite. You can't find chopped pepper bullfrogs everywhere, and the sizzling and oily stone pot bullfrogs are also quite good for eating. I'm not sure if the recipe for this bullfrog is considered Hangzhou style cuisine, but it is indeed a very popular dish in Hangzhou recently. Let's call it New Hangzhou style cuisine.
Bullfrogs are relatively large in size and have firm meat. They are most enjoyable to eat when the stone pot is just served and sizzling with oil. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Hangjiao is not very spicy, it can be considered as a flavor embellishment, and the sauce is quite rich, making it very flavorful.
Guimanlong - Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street
[i] Guimanlong - Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street
The recipe for Guimanlong Southern Song Yujie Nanru hollow cabbage has a hint of sweetness, which is very suitable for the taste of Hangzhou.
However, it may be due to seasonal reasons that the tenderness of water spinach is insufficient, otherwise it would be perfect.
[i] Guimanlong - Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street
At the end of Guimanlong - Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street, you can order a seafood jade noodle dumpling that children love, which contains a lot of seafood.
The taste of the soup is very fresh. I ate three bowls of noodles myself, and the children ate two bowls. They were full and went back to Hangzhou!
[i] Guimanlong - Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street
[/i] Guimanlong - Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street Day N - Outlook 2023: A short trip to Shanghai has come to an end.
Who knows how many beautiful sceneries we have missed in these years? In 2023, we will always be on the road.
Go ahead!!!
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