Vacation rentals in Shanghai

This is a very personal style tour, unlike many traditional guided group I started it with the idea " To be your local friend", imagine to have a friend when you arrived at a new city, that's what I wanted when I travel. So probably you won't learn too much knowledge of the history and I would not introduce you some places you would easily found on internet, I want to share my experience of a life in Shanghai and I would like to hear your story as well. This tour is about communicating and making friends, it is about culture sharing and discovering. If you are ready to drop a coffee and meet a brunch of new friends ,get some ideas of where to visit in shanghai and what is cool. this is for you. _____________ We will meet in a brunch shop where we will spent 30~40 mins to enjoy our food and get to know each other. We can share our stories of traveling and of course everything about shanghai . After that, we'll spend 1.5 hours exploring some small alleys in the Former French Concession, and in the process, we'll go to some of the secret shops where you can buy yourself a gift or take some pictures. you can also enjoy the art in the Independent Gallery, to see those history marks in some old shanghainese apartment. During the trip I will introduce you some historical stories of the French concession. At the end of the experience, you can get a copy of Lily's Shanghai map, it contains my selection of cafes, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shops, teahouses...etc.（JPEG received by Email or phone). Generally it will be a mix group with people speaking different languages, I'll use English as the main language when there are most of people who can speak English. Otherwise I'll use both Chinese & English to host and translate for any need. Other things to note Tap" read more " to read " What we'll do " for details of this experience. Except the desserts , all charges are not included . Experience may be cancelled and refund if there is extreme weather such as heavily raining / typhoon etc. Please arrive on time , latecomers who are late more than 30 mins (who missed the brunch part )will not be able to join.

We will start at 19:30 near the Bund and head towards the HongPu river so we can enjoy the lights of the financial district. We will then run south towards the Nanpu Bridge . Then we will take a short ferry ride (included in price) to the other side and run on the brand new pedestrian path towards the Pearl Tower for some amazing neighborhood lights. From there we will be right under some of the tallest buildings in the world and be able to enjoy the Bund lights from the other side seeing even more LED buildings with more photographic opportunities! All of this will last about two hours and be no more than 8 km. As an amateur photographer, I will be glad to take take nightly pictures of you and your friends for your social medias. This 2 hour tour will give you all the senses and vibrations that the Shanghai Bund by night has to offer. Other things to note Very easy pace around town. This will be a great opportunity to make new friends and take pictures while traveling! Always weather dependant. We will finish at Luijazui Station also on line 2.

● Discover Shanghai’s Infinite Noodles. Side A is modern and prosperous. Side B is left alone. In the bustling city center of Shanghai, there is a dying "Shanghai County". It is noisy, crowded, market, and not highly modernized, but after hundreds of years of accumulation, it has preserved Shanghai's most civilian and localized life in its original flavor. State. Here, you can find the traditional, sticky, and very human life in Shanghai, and you can also discover the neglected, forgotten, and disappearing city memories. ● How can you miss the authentic food at the snack bar where local talents go? Taste the old-fashioned snacks: sweet-scented osmanthus sticks cake, fresh meat moon cakes, hemp balls, fresh meat pot stickers, sponge cake, fresh meat soup buns, three fresh small won stew, three silk spring rolls, fresh meat fried, etc., let’s talk while eating , Talk about the wonderful stories you encountered during your trip in Shanghai, and talk about the things that interest you recently... ● Walk into the largest lane in the city and feel the peaceful and authentic local life The alley has the most authentic smell of fireworks, away from the exaggerated feasting and feasting. The alleys are made of bluestone. On the bamboo poles criss-crossed above the head, ten thousand national flags are flying. Spittoons, benches, and cattail fans are placed at the door. More than a dozen families share the kitchen. , Toilets, clothesline, there are noisy mahjong, noise, and the Subei dialect that will never be understood. There is no barrier between each other. This is the true life of the Nongtang culture. With the demolition, the old city is quietly changing its appearance. During a stroll, you can still feel the glory of the past: Ming and Qing style carved beams and painted buildings, antique old streets, pigeon houses, dormer windows, 72 tenants... ● Archeology together, travel together Reading architecture Go to a century-old historical site that has been given the old-style Shanghai communication mission and revolutionary mission; the ancient ginkgo tree over 700 years old; appreciate the only Ming Dynasty mansion in the area; look at the "Ten Thousand National Flags", which only local people can understand The three words... Share the stories behind the hierarchy of alley buildings along the way, historical sites, etc., and how they have affected Shanghai, and learn about the life posture, cultural atmosphere, and philosophy of local residents, so that each other can further experience the infinite face of Shanghai. * More suggestions 1. The experience is suitable for group building, family, solo travelers, girlfriends, couples, birthdays, dates or surprise gifts, etc. Please contact me if you need customization. 2. This is a truly in-depth route to explore the old Shanghai, including historical mystery + architectural reading + time-honored specialties + alternate best location shooting of new and old buildings, etc. It is by no means a traditional tourist attraction. 3. The Chinese time-honored restaurant for dining is the oldest and most famous restaurant in Shanghai. It is also a place frequented by locals every day. When you arrive at the meal, you will see the scene of queuing up and out. It may take a while. I hope you Can understand. 4. Please tell me if you are allergic to certain things or ingredients; vegetarian food is also available.

[About shooting plans] We will meet in the center of Shanghai belongs to a part of FFC, and then walk along beautiful places and ancient streets. It will be a relaxing walk like with friends, during which we will make a lot of cool photos (potraits and spontaneous) for you. Shanghai FFC has its own unrepeatable magic, mixed with both western and shanghai style buildings, you will find hidden lanes and hanging clothes , that will become a unique background for the photos. You will receive 30 social media ready photos , JPEG format sent by Email within 3～5 business days. [Customized tour available ] If you want to have the shooting in other places , it is possible to schedule a customized tour , PM me before you book or just apply a schedule which suits you ! Whether it's a honeymoon, a family outing, a fashion street shoot or a lifestyle record, this would be a great chance to record your trip in Shanghai , I will do everything possible to make you fall in love with this unique city as much as I do. [About pictures] In order to better show and share the real shooting skills/works ( I refuse to use model pictures as a guest pictures), I post some of the guest pictures on my social media from time to time. You can check my latest work on my instagram : lilyyy.liu PM me in any time if you have any questions/ request . Other things to note Flexible itinerary : A: Private tour 399CNY for 1 person（30 pictures） B: Private tour 799 CNY for 2 people（60 pictures), PM me to confirm before you book ! C: Any special request for location / more than 2 people / need longer shooting time: please PM me for cost and time schedule. It's hard to keep Airbnb pictures updated, come and check my latest work on Instagram: lilyyy.liu

Come and spend a wonderful afternoon at my place learning the craft of traditional french croissant in a fun and relaxed environment. We will visit one of the popular bakeries in Shanghai and have a blind taste of 1-3 different kinds of bread then come back to my place, bake and eat some of your delicious creations. You will leave with all the skills, recipe, knowledge you need to bake your own croissant bread at home. If you prefer a private small group, let me know in advance. Other things to note Let me know if you are allergic to anything in advance. Try not to wear anything black in case you want to be visually flour dusted. Gloves will be provided if you are a girl in favour of nail polish.