Having an exclusive mom-and-son time on our trips abroad is becoming a tradition for me and my 7-year-old son. As we were planning our itinerary, I put together a day trip with relaxing attractions because the last thing I want to happen is to be overwhelmed by a place.
While I understand that it cannot be entirely avoided (especially when you only have a couple of days in your hands), I try to balance it out with a breather in between.
Panlong Tiandi – Traditional Water Town in Shanghai, China
Panlong Town is a historically protected zone in Shanghai, China, that was once a famous base for manufacturing tube (homespun cloth). Panlong Tiandi is a beautiful district that combines a traditional water town with modern life, restored relics, and scenic spots.
It’s relatively quiet in the morning, but more tourists come at noon to grab the famous Blue Bottle coffee, Godiva chocolates, and other delicacies and souvenirs.
We planned to spend at least two hours in Panlong Tiandi, walking around its beautiful structures, breathing in its art and relaxing ambiance, and tasting some popular treats Shanghai, China, has to offer.
Travelling to Shanghai, China, Soon?
Shanghai is a fun destination for families! Although the language and the absence of some of our most-used apps were intimidating at first, Shanghai is tourist-friendly and has plenty of accessibility and options for every traveller.
Tips for travelling to Shanghai, China
1. Get an eSIM.
2. Set up an Alipay account and connect it to your bank or credit card. Note: set this up at least 3 days before your trip because they need to verify your account.
3. Download these apps: Baidu (map and ride hailing), WeChat (messaging), Explore Shanghai (Metro app).
Read our blog about Shanghai Disneyland.
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