Shanghai Layover Tips For Flight Attendants | WOC
From the architectural landmarks lining the Bund and the rickety charm of the Old Town to the leafy backstreets of the former French Concession, Shanghai is a city that just begs for wandering. Find out how to explore Shanghai during your layover here.
What to do in Shanghai for 24h to 48h
The Bund
The Bund was the city’s Wall Street and was gradually transformed into a grandiose sweep of the most powerful banks and trading houses in Shanghai.
Yùyuán Gardens & Bazaar
The Yuyuan Gardens are located in Shanghai’s Old Town and is a must visit. Yuyuan Bazaar is a bustling marketplace with traditional architecture and shops selling everything from dumplings to kitsch. A great place for people-watching and picking up Chinese souvenirs.
French Concession
This is the city’s most stylish side. Some of the places to visit here are the Tiánzǐfáng and the National Art and Craft Museum.
Old Town
Old Town is a favourite with visitors hoping to glimpse ‘traditional’ China. Some of the best experiences in Old Town are Chenxiangge Monastery, the World Expo Museum, Temple of the Town God, Old Shanghai Tea House and it is also one of the best places for souvnier shopping.
West Lake
West Lake is utterly mesmerising.Walkways, perfectly positioned benches, parks and gardens around the banks of the lake offer vantage points for visitors to admire the faultless scenery.
Jade Buddha Temple
The highlight is a transcendent Buddha crafted from pure jade.
Food in Shanghai
Some of the best places for eating out in Shanghai are:
Dī Shuǐ Dòng, in the French Concession
Lost Heaven, in the French Concession
M on the Bund
Flight Attendants discounts in China
World Of Crew gets you a few awesome deals only for cabin crews in Shanghai. Have a look into these and let us know if you manage to visit them during your layover!
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