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3 Days in Shanghai — What Locals Actually Recommend

Skip the tourist traps. This is the 3-day Shanghai itinerary that 20-something locals would actually plan for you — based on millions of Dianping reviews.

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How to Pay in China as a Foreigner in 2026

Cash is dead in China. Foreign credit cards barely work. Here's exactly how to set up Alipay and WeChat Pay before you go — the 15-minute version.

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The Best Xiaolongbao in Shanghai (Local Verdict)

Five spots, ranked. Din Tai Fung is not the answer. The locals' top pick is a hole-in-the-wall most tourists never find.

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Fook Luk House Shanghai: Upscale Cantonese Without the Price Tag

Fook Luk House serves sophisticated Cantonese cuisine in elegant Hong Kong-style surroundings at surprisingly reasonable prices for Shanghai.

Food & DrinkMay 26, 2026

Beijing's Viral Bathhouse Cafe: Drinks and Cupping Therapy

Beijing's themed Qinghuachi Cafe recreates a traditional bathhouse setting where you can sip coffee surrounded by vintage spa fixtures and even try cupping therapy.

Food & DrinkMay 26, 2026

Yuanshan Chongqing Hotpot: The 5L Fruit Tea That's Taking Xi'an By Storm

Yuanshan Chongqing Hotpot's 5-liter fruit tea requires two people to carry and has become Xi'an's most viral dining experience.

hotelMay 24, 2026

THE DRAMA Hotel: Shanghai's Immersive Theatre Experience

Shanghai's only Shakespeare-themed boutique hotel where guests check in wearing masks and staff are actors creating an immersive theatrical experience.

Food & DrinkMay 24, 2026

Manner Coffee North Bund: Shanghai's Best Budget View Cafe

Shanghai's Manner Coffee North Bund serves panoramic Lujiazui skyline views and quality coffee from just 20 RMB ($3) in a glass-walled riverfront cafe.

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