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8 Must-Stroll Routes in Shanghai This November🍁 – Miss It, Wait a Year! ✨

Ready to level up your Shanghai vibes this November? Here’s your hot list of eight must-walk routes, each one serving up mega aesthetic energy, iconic street panoramas, and local life that’s sooo good. Miss these, and you’ll be waiting till next year for a redo!🎉⭐️ 1️⃣ Yuyuan Road (愚园路) This street is literally *King of the Shanghai Streets* right now! IG-famous stores and trendy shops pop up everywhere, and free-entry historical villas hide among the plane trees. Every step = epic surprise. Recommended Route: Yuyuan Rd → Zhangyuan (张园, 585 Beijing West Rd, Open 9:00-21:00) → Jing’an Sculpture Park (128 Shimen 2nd Road, Open 6:00-18:00) 2️⃣ Wukang Road (武康路) The absolute must on your Shanghai bucket list! Over 1,000 meters of pure vibe, connecting 14 different foreign-style buildings—each one a perfect Insta-moment. Welcome to the core of Hengfu Historic District. Recommended Route: Wukang Rd (Open 24H) → Wuyuan Rd → Fuxing West Rd → Yongfu Rd → Shanghai Library (1555 Huaihai Middle Rd, Open 9:00-21:00) 3️⃣ Anfu Road (安福路) Literally less than 1 km, but 100% packed with trendsetters. Stores along the street—from curated boutiques to viral cafes—are all unique and 1000% worth a slow stroll. Recommended Route: Huaihai Rd → Anfu Rd → Wukang Rd 4️⃣ Yongjia Road (永嘉路) Known as Shanghai’s “most luxurious small street” for a reason. Vintage villas line the street, keeping it super chill yet high-key posh. No crazy crowds, just low-key rich vibes. Recommended Route: Yongjia Rd → Jianguo West Rd → Taiyuan Rd → Yongkang Rd 5️⃣ Fumin Road (富民路) French romance meets local street life here—plane tree shade flawless, indie vibes on point. Take it slow, chat, and soak up the ultimate laidback Shanghai experience. Recommended Route: Julu Rd → Fumin Rd → Changle Rd 6️⃣ Hengshan Road (衡山路) They call it the “Oriental Champs-Élysées”—so you know it’s legit elegant! Old-school Shanghai style and charm, chilled under shady trees. This is the true heartbeat of the city. Recommended Route: No.8 Hengshan Rd (Open 9:00-22:00) → Yongping Lane → Lippo Garden (Open 8:00-18:00) 7️⃣ Sinan Road (思南路) This is the “living history” of Shanghai. Over 50 old villas line the street, just waiting to transport you back in time. Walk here and feel that 100-year-old cultural rush! Recommended Route: Middle Fuxing Rd → Sinan Rd → Nanchang Rd 8️⃣ Xinhua Road (新华路) Called Shanghai’s “No.1 Garden Street”—every season brings a new vibe! Spring flowers, summer shade, autumn leaves, winter calm. Kaol level surprises every time you stroll. Recommended Route: Kaixuan Rd → Xinhua Rd Pro Tip: Each route is close to tons of cafes, local eats, and mega photo ops. Plan ahead with trip.com for the best spots nearby, and get ready for your FOMO-proof November adventure in Shanghai! #travel #shanghai
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