Shanghai locals can't keep it to themselves! 7 hidden trendy neighborhoods to explore until your feet hurt this National Day

Who gets it! Shanghai trendsetters have so many secret shopping spots! Historic old villas, top-notch markets, riverside views… each one is so fun you won’t want to leave. Get your list ready and go! - Yongyuan Road: The new favorite hotspot! One end connects to the Nanjing West Road shopping district, the other to the Yuyuan Road historic area. Packed with niche boutiques and trendy cafes, every snap is a vibe-filled masterpiece📸 - GATE M West Bund Dream Center: The riverside scenery is absolutely stunning! National Day events keep coming, plus it’s a sub-venue for the Shanghai Light Festival. Strolling here in the evening breeze is super relaxing~ - He Dong Former Residence: An early masterpiece by architect Wudake! The old villa has its own charm, with occasional exhibitions and pop-ups. Small but always full of new surprises💫 - Zhang Garden: Truly worthy of the title “The Best Garden on the Sea”! Four exhibitions open during National Day, and next door on Nanjing West Road is the giant LV cruise ship. One day isn’t enough to enjoy it all! - EKA·Tianwu: The rooftop architecture museum just got upgraded! Many mainland first stores and flagship stores have landed here. There’s also a top market on Singles’ Day, making it super fun and worth it! - Ascend·New Place Phase II: Turning a trendy neighborhood into a park! Street corner gardens everywhere, with regular markets, concerts, and theater performances. The experience is amazing~ - Feiyue Li: Shanghai’s million-photo spot! Red brick old villas mixed with trendy shops, super close to Yuyuan Road. Perfect for eating, drinking, and shopping with ease!