Escape plan for Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai locals to get away from the crowds in the Magic City on weekends

I'm really fed up with popular spots packed with people!! This time I found a gem—the Shanghai Pudong Astronomy Museum & Lingang Dishui Lake truly amazed me. Few people, beautiful scenery, and super photogenic—every casual snap got me bombarded with questions about the location! Itinerary 📍Day 1 (12:30-15:30): Shanghai Astronomy Museum 🕙Opening hours: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (last ticket at 3:00 PM), closed on Mondays 💰Tickets: starting at 30 RMB, must be booked 7 days in advance via WeChat mini-program This is the mysterious gateway to the universe, with tons of cool exhibits inside that let you immerse yourself in exploring the secrets of the cosmos. Standing under the vast starry sky, feel the infinity of the universe, and experience the dynamic cinema for a wonderful journey through the galaxy 🚀 📍Day 2 (5:30-6:30): Nanhui Mouth Seaview Park, if lucky you can see the sunrise 📍(9:00-17:30): Dishui Lake loop tour, heading west, where you can find many unique coffee shops 🕙Open all day 💰Free admission The industrial-style architecture is very distinctive, with wooden steps, crisscrossing beams, and arched roofs, full of artistic vibes. Sitting on the viewing platform, watch passersby, yachts at the dock, and the shimmering lake surface—so cozy and relaxing. If you want to try water activities, there are options like speedboat lake tours and sailing experiences 🚤 🌟Must-visit checklist ▫️Shanghai Astronomy Museum (the largest in the world! Stunning dome cinema) photos 2-5 ▫️Nanhui Mouth Seaview Park (see Shanghai’s most beautiful sunrise and sunset, watch wetland migratory birds) photo 6 ▫️Yichi Garden (West Bank branch) (glass house café ~ brunch with top-tier aesthetics) photo 8 ▫️Cloud Bookstore (floating bookstore in the air, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, super healing) photos 9-11 ▫️Yifu·li (industrial wasteland style restaurant & bar, feels like being on Jeju Island) photo 12 ▫️Shanghai Bank of China Financial Center (sci-fi twin towers, futuristic city blockbuster vibes) photo 13 PS The biggest gain from this trip was staying in a lake view room photo 7, where you can overlook the entire beautiful Dishui Lake through the window.