Originally Posted by
michswiss
I just came back from two nights in Hangzhou for the end of Spring Festival. It was 1:15 on the CRH. Lovely place for a break and to see some hills. As for Shanghai, it's also worth looking into the local art scene. There's 50 Mogenshan Road next to Suzhou creek, an old set of warehouses and factories that is now home to galleries and studios.
I'll second that. It's a very large area with dozens and dozens of studios.
Personally, I think there's plenty to see and do in Shanghai to occupy 10 days, but you need to be willing to walk and explore and get off the beaten tracks. Shiny Shanghai isn't nearly as interesting and fun as grimy, old Shanghai. There are also an infinite number of restaurants and bars if you are into nightlife.
I can't speak to the bars as we're not "bar people"
, but I have to say that I do find Shanghai cuisine, on the whole, on the bland side.
PM me if you want to meet up for a drink when here. I live in Luwan district behind Xintiandi.
And one can always catch a film in Xintiandi.
