Check in at the most beautiful forest-themed bookstore

Autumn is the best season for a city walk in Shanghai. The temperature is just right, the sun isn't too harsh, making it perfect for leisurely exhibitions and shopping. Besides Anfu Road and Wukang Road, I definitely want to take you to explore this hidden gem of a neighborhood that I love. . Columbia Circle, known as Shanghai's "Daikanyama," is a hidden oasis in the city center. It's home to many unique shops and art exhibitions, serving as a spiritual sanctuary for Shanghainese. It's not a huge place, but it's definitely worth exploring. Here's a half-day itinerary for you. . 🚇Exit 5 of Jiao Tong University Station coffee SHED-🚶🏻‍♀️-SHARDAA-🚶🏻‍♀️-Yujian "A Person's Free Bathroom"-🚶🏻‍♀️-Tsutaya Books-🚶🏻‍♀️-Labyrinth Garden-🚶🏻‍♀️-Fern Garden-🚶🏻‍♀️-Sun Ke Villa . 📍coffee SHED A cafe with a story, it's both a coffee shop and a general store, promoting sustainable concepts. On autumn afternoons, everyone gathers around the big tree at the entrance, drinking coffee and basking in the sun, feeling very relaxed. . 📍SHARDAA A Tibetan-style handicraft store with many ethnic minority materials, and an adorable dachshund. . 📍Tsutaya Books Hidden within a century-old building beneath lush trees, the afternoon sun is incredibly healing. Photography is not allowed inside, so you can only quietly read. . 📍Labyrinth Garden & Fern Garden The greenery here is incredibly dense, and the sunlight filters through the canopy, making it feel like walking through a forest. The oxygen content is very high; you'll want to take deep breaths of fresh air. . 📍Sun Ke Villa An iconic building designed by the famous architect László Hudec. There's currently "The Hudec Code" exhibition, which you can book on-site. The backyard also has a very resort-like feel.