[2025 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Yuanmingyuan Apartment (Updated Jul)

Passing by the historic Yuánmíngyuán Apartments, I stumbled upon a heartwarming cat-themed art exhibition nestled in greenery! Just wanted to share this cozy art space that feels like a feline friend's home 🍃 While there are no real cats, traces of kitties are everywhere ❤️ The exhibition quietly unfolds in three zones: 🌿 Oasis Living Room Sink into the plush sofa surrounded by plants, with cat illustrations and trinkets everywhere - the slanting sunlight feels like a gentle hug. 📚 Sunlit Study Peek between book stacks and picture frames to spot mischievous cats playing hide-and-seek! You'll need to crouch down to discover these Easter eggs. 🌵 Secret Garden Cat projections dance on the walls, perfectly capturing that early summer vibe. Highlight: The Great Cat Hunt From curtain folds to carpet patterns and wall projections... feline surprises lurk in every corner - utterly heart-melting! Free entry, uncrowded, and photogenic even on cloudy days. 📍 Exhibition Guide ▫️Location: Yuánmíngyuán Apartments (Beijing West Road intersection) ▫️Dates: Now-June 26｜11:00-19:00 (Closed Mondays) ▫️Booking: 🆓 Walk-ins welcome

Architectural cultural features of Shanghai Bund 1. China Book Company Building This historic building with red brick and travertine structure was originally the China Baptist Publishing House building, with a distinct Art Deco style. It has now been transformed into a retail and exhibition space for high-end brands. 2. Red Brick Church and Oriental Pearl Tower in the Distance This church is Holy Trinity Church, built in 1869, and is the earliest Anglican church in Shanghai. It is a typical Gothic Revival building with a spire and red brick walls forming a strong vertical line. The modern landmark Oriental Pearl Tower can be seen in the background, forming a strong visual dialogue between history and modernity. 3. Garden Apartments The Garden Apartments can be traced back to the residence of the upper and middle classes during the concession period. The facade is well preserved, the capitals are delicately carved, and most of the interiors are converted into creative studios or cultural and creative spaces, reflecting a model of cultural asset reuse. 4. Public Space The gray-brown buildings are a mixture of old and new, and are the result of the restoration of the Bund's historical buildings. The alleys retain their original scale, creating a semi-public shared space, allowing pedestrians to shuttle between old buildings in the modern city and feel the spatial texture.

During the Christmas season, Shanghai has held many Christmas markets, which are lively and interesting. One of the most popular markets is the "Christkindlmarkt", which is located on Yuanmingyuan Road, near Nanjingdong Pedestrian Street. The market is beautifully decorated, with many shops and food stalls. Visitors can enjoy tasting food and buying various kinds of handmade products, red wine, churros, and so on. It has a very European atmosphere.

Gallery Sohe has moved to a new location on the third floor of Yuanmingyuan Apartments. If you're visiting the New Year market at Waitanyuan, why not stop by the exhibition? Although there aren't many exhibits, they are all high-quality, collectible home furnishings. Combined with the charm of the Yuanmingyuan Apartments building itself, it's definitely worth a visit. Free admission. Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00–18:00

A small but beautiful gallery at the Bund Located in the century-old Yuanmingyuan Apartments Currently displaying a furniture art design exhibition Enjoy the charm of the old building while viewing the exhibition 💕 ✨Chaotic Nature 🗓Nov 5–Mar 5 (closed on Mondays) 🕑11:00–18:00 🎫Free🆓 Reservation required 📍Gallery Sohe | 3F, Yuanmingyuan Apartments, Rockbund

🌞 Don't miss it if you go to Shanghai. Pin it. Christmas Market on the Bund is open until December 28th. We originally planned to go. We booked a 3:00 PM round to get both day and night atmospheres. When we got there, it was great. There was mulled wine, Swiss chocolate, delicious food. The vibe was good. You can walk around and have fun. The market is not very big, but it's very fun to walk around. 📍Near Rock Bund, search on the Yuanmingyuan Apartment map. 🚆 Metro Line 2, get off at East Nanjing Station, Exit 6, or take Didi. 💰Cost: - Tickets sold at the event are 40 RMB (some days are full) - We bought tickets on the smsh app for 30 RMB (you can pay via WeChat in Thailand). ❤️Weekdays, there are 2 rounds at 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM. ❤️Saturdays and Sundays, 3 rounds at 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM. #shanghai #Christmasmarket #Christmas #shanghaitrip2024 #thebund #rockbund

This route is less than 2 kilometers in total, right? The scenery is beautiful and it's not tiring to take photos. First-time visitors to Shanghai can stay at: 📍Postal Museum A historically significant and beautiful building, established in 1924, with a rich collection of exhibits. No appointment is necessary, you can go directly. 📍Suzhou River Cruise 4⃣️ docks, multiple routes. They are Waibaidu Bridge Dock, Sihang Warehouse Dock, Changhua Road Dock, and Changfeng Park Dock. The ticket price is 60-100 yuan. 💡Reminder: It's suitable for taking a stroll but not ideal for photography. The enclosed cabin reflects light severely, so it's better not to board the ship if you want to take night views. It's more beautiful to take photos of the cruise from the bridge. 📍Yuanmingyuan Road This short hidden gem road has many beautiful old buildings such as New Tian'an Church, Yuanmingyuan Apartments, Ampere Trading House, and Xiejin Building. 📍Yifeng Waibaidu Source The red brick wall is very eye-catching, and you can see the Oriental Pearl Tower. Many wedding photos are taken here. 📍Securities Museum Located in the Pujiang Hotel (formerly known as the Lichafan Hotel), it was established in 1846 and relocated to its current location in 1857. In 1907, it was expanded into a Victorian Baroque-style building with neoclassical features. 📍Waibaidu Bridge The "grandmother bridge" in the hearts of old Shanghai residents. It has appeared in many TV dramas and movies. 📍The Bund International Architecture Group No need to elaborate, the most beautiful night view of Shanghai is here, and it's always crowded. 📍Jinling East Road Ferry Terminal Take a one-way trip on the cost-effective ferry for only 2 yuan to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Bund. Remember to check the last schedule in advance on the "Shanghai Ferry" app and catch the sunset. It's absolutely breathtaking.

Exhibition Name: Beast Party Dancing with Dragons Limited-Time Fragrance Exhibition Location: Yuanmingyuan Apartment Time: 2023/12/30-2024/1/7, 11:00-18:00 Free, reservation required The new year needs a fiery new exhibition. Beast Party has held a fragrance exhibition dancing with dragons at the Bund Yuanmingyuan Apartment. Not only are there limited gold displays of Beast Party ✖️ Lao Feng Xiang, but also a lot of Beast Party dragon year limited products on display. The exhibition hall is full of auspicious and domineering dragon installations, which are very festive for photos. When you leave, you can also receive a free aromatherapy candle from Beast Party. Friends who like Beast Party hurry up and make a reservation, you really can't get in without a reservation!