June is halfway through, and today we bring you eight completely different ways to relax in Shanghai this summer.
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When it comes to summer sports, water-related activities are the top choice. This time, the editor revisited the “Kayaking Village” by Dianshan Lake in Qingpu, Shanghai. Here, there are plenty of opportunities to experience kayaking and paddleboarding. Leave the concrete jungle behind and take a stroll through the forest on the water!
In addition to kayaking, Dianshan Lake also offers paddleboarding experiences. The moment you stand on the board, you embark on a journey of immersion in the present, as if the whole world has quieted down, leaving only the paddle in your hand and the whispers of nature.
The summer sky is generous, regardless of time and place, always leaving a beautiful view for the present. However, if you want to watch the sunrise, the editor recommends the coordinates of the Fisherman’s Wharf in Fengxian, where the Ferris wheel and the sunrise accompany each other, giving you the first dose of tenderness for the day.
The summer sky is so blue that it seems unreal
And there are clouds of various shapes☁️
The night tickets for the Pudong Art Museum allow visitors to enter after 5 pm and stay until 9 pm. Visiting the art museum at night allows you to avoid the daytime crowds and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the sunset and night.
Near the west gate of the Pudong Art Museum, this semi-open corridor is like a sunset theater, with long windows serving as curtains and steps as seats. At 7 pm in the summer, a spectacular show begins in the sky. You can come here to sit and enjoy the cool breeze and meet the sunset.
Of course, the Bund is the perfect place for a summer night stroll! In the evening, many street musicians appear on the Pudong Bund. They are mainly distributed between the Meisei and Port Machine sections, and every few steps, you’ll encounter different music enthusiasts. Regardless of whether there are lights or equipment, what is not lacking here is a sense of free and passionate atmosphere.
As the audience walks to the Port Machine, this position allows them to overlook the performance site. Everyone looks out at the river and listens to the singing in silence. As the sun is about to set and the sky begins to darken, this atmosphere creates a natural stage.
Cycling at night is a unique kind of enjoyment. The cool night breeze makes people feel exceptionally comfortable, and the city lights and starry sky shine together. The noise on the road gradually fades away, leaving only the sound of the wheels gently touching the road surface.
The Bund has dedicated cycling lanes, but some sections are relatively narrow. For safety reasons, speed bumps are installed, requiring slow riding. There are service stations every kilometer along the river, providing charging, rest, replenishment, first aid, and other services to meet the basic needs of cyclists.
Here are three cycling routes: Changning Outer Ring Ecological Greenway, Huangpu Riverside, and Pudong Riverside. Hurry up and take a deep breath of fresh air in a place with no ceiling!
Green is the most summery color, with warm sunshine and humid climate nourishing the growth of trees and flowers. Enjoying the greenery in parks during the peak of summer can relieve work fatigue, and it can be done in the city without going too far.
The lush greenery is not only in the woods but also on the stone tables and benches covered with green moss.
There are too many great parks to visit in Shanghai! Unlock Jing’an Park and Guilin Park, and go to the vast greenery to cool off!
Summer also means the peak blooming season for water lilies has arrived. In June, Tianshan Park is already filled with oleanders and water lilies.
After entering the rainy season, the lotus flowers in Daning Park are also quietly gathering strength, and the pool full of greenery is eye-catching. If you want to see lotus flowers this summer, Daning Park is definitely the first choice.
Enjoy the lotus flowers in summer! The editor will take you to unlock Tianshan Park, Peace Park, and Daning Park to see the half-pool of misty rain and half-pool of lush greenery.
Eating ice cream is the justice of summer! The editor recommends this matcha shaved ice. The overall taste is very light, with slightly bitter matcha sauce. On top is the store’s homemade jasmine ice cream, and the entrance is a sweet floral aroma.
For something different when eating ice cream, try popcorn fluffy ice, soy milk rice cake ice, or natural fruit ice. Find a free afternoon and make a date at a small store!
In addition to shaved ice, there are many seasonal limited-time desserts worth trying! Pudding served in a hollow lemon container, decorated with candied butterfly knots, perfectly matching the “lemon” theme from inside to outside, making it very suitable for summer.
Pudding lovers, gather here! Here are 5 pudding places in Shanghai worth trying, with various flavors such as Kyoto matcha, salted caramel, roasted tea, and classic caramel. Make a date with someone you like and go eat pudding together.
The new Jiayuanhai Art Museum, designed by renowned architect Tadao Ando, is an art museum located among rice fields. The currently exhibited “Tadao Ando Architecture: Dialogue” explores four major themes: the archetype of light, site considerations, coexistence with nature, and time reflections.
In addition to the Jiayuanhai Art Museum, there are many other exhibitions in June and July, such as works by masters like David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, and Cecil Renpett.
Don’t stay at home on weekends. Follow the editor and go see some exhibitions together!
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