China Trip Itinerary 🇨🇳✈️
Exploring Guangzhou's shopping districts and Shanghai's cultural landmarks
💌 A message from Ness
Hi my loves!
I recently returned from the most magical trip to China.
As requested by many of you, here are my favorite things that I did in both Guangzhou and Shanghai — all planned thanks to Please.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them in the plan chat 🤍
Love, Ness
1️⃣ Guangzhou
Day 1: Tianhe Shopping Hub
Morning: Huacheng Square, then APM Mall for trendy Korean fashion
Afternoon: US International Clothing City for wholesale prices
Evening: Taotaoju - famous dim sum (har gow, siu mai, roast goose)
Day 2: Trendy Dongshankou
Morning-Afternoon: Explore old-style architecture, local street-style boutiques
Evening: BingSheng Mansion - Michelin 1-star (black char siu, pineapple buns)
Day 3: Historic Liwan District
Morning: Shamian Island - colonial architecture, tree-lined streets
Late Morning: Walk to Yong Qing Fang (10 min) - heritage cafés & shops
Lunch: Local eats in Yong Qing Fang area
Afternoon: Explore Hui Ji West neighborhood
Evening: Jade River restaurant - garden setting, baked pigeon with lemongrass
Day 4: Beijing Road & Traditional Areas
Morning: Beijing Road shopping street - department stores, local brands
Lunch: Guangzhou Restaurant (est. 1875) - Wenchang chicken
Afternoon: Continue Beijing Road exploration or nearby temples
Evening: Lai Heen (Ritz-Carlton) - Michelin-starred Cantonese
Day 5: Revisit Favorites & Departure Prep
Morning: Return to favorite shopping spots or explore missed areas
Lunch: Final dim sum at preferred restaurant
Afternoon: Last-minute shopping, pack purchases
Evening: Casual dinner near hotel
Guangzhou - Key Locations
Taotaoju
Historic 1880 restaurant - har gow, red rice rolls, roast goose
Shamiandao Island
Colonial architecture, tree-lined heritage district
Yongqingfang
Restored heritage area with cafés and local eats
2️⃣ Shanghai
Day 1: Wukang & Anfu Road
Morning: Wukang Mansion photo stop, explore designer boutiques
Brunch: Gregorious Shade - moody Elizabethan-themed café
Afternoon: Stroll Anfu Road shops, Jiya GATHERING Coffee people-watching
Evening: Dinner at The Commune Social (Spanish tapas, French Concession)
Day 2: Xintiandi Shikumen District
Morning: Explore Xintiandi - Shikumen architecture, luxury boutiques
Lunch: Lai Lai Xiao Long - Michelin xiao long bao
Afternoon: Continue Xintiandi shopping, K11 art mall
Evening: Reheguan (Michelin Guide) - crab roe rice, Shanghainese
Day 3: Artistic & Stylish Streets
Morning: West Bund Dream Center - indie boutiques, riverside cafés
Lunch: Casual café at West Bund
Afternoon: Yuyuan Road - heritage houses, themed pop-ups, boutique shops
Evening: Xie San Bao - best crab roe noodles
Day 4: Iconic Shanghai
Morning: The Bund waterfront walk, colonial architecture
Lunch: Bund area restaurant with river views
Afternoon: Zhangyuan Shikumen neighborhood, pop-ups, Fengshengli
Evening: The Fellas or Mercato (Bund) - skyline views, Italian dining
Day 5: Final Explorations
Morning: Revisit favorite neighborhoods for last-minute shopping
Brunch: Mel Bourne (Danish-inspired) or Egg (brunch/wine bar)
Afternoon: IAPM Mall or final boutique browsing
Evening: RAC Coffee & Bar (Anfu Road) - natural wine, courtyard
Shanghai - Key Locations
Wukang Mansion
Iconic 1920s French-style building, photo spot
Xintiandi
Shikumen architecture with modern luxury brands
Lailai Snack Dumpling
Michelin xiao long bao - crab, crab roe, pork varieties
Accommodation
Guangzhou
Shanghai
China Trip Plan
Guangzhou Itinerary
Day 1: Modern Tianhe & Shopping Hub
U : US Guangzhou
Modern wholesale mall with boutique-style shops, clean restrooms, and local designer clothing.
Day 2: Dongshankou & Innovative Dining
Day 3: Liwan District & Heritage
Shamiandao Island
Historic island with colonial architecture, popular for photography and relaxed walks.
Yongqingfang
Vibrant area blending traditional architecture with modern shops, cafes, and street art.
Day 4: Beijing Road & Wholesale Markets
天河城百货
Historic shopping street, department stores, 8K 3D screen
Day 5: Luxury Shopping & Fine Dining
Shanghai Itinerary
Day 1: French Concession Charm
Wukang Mansion
A 20th-century mansion by architect László Hudec, used by the Red Guards in the Cultural Revolution.
Day 2: Stylish Streets & Local Flavors
Yuyuan Road
Historic street with unique shops, cafes, and architecture.
Lailai Snack Dumpling
Popular spot known for its delicious Xiao Long Bao, especially the crab and pork varieties.
Zhangyuan
Historic Shanghai garden redeveloped into a high-end commercial hub with shops and art.
Day 3: The Bund & Riverside Vibes
The Bund
Historic, 1,500-meter-long waterside promenade showcasing distinctive modern & colonial buildings.
Shanghai Dream Center
New development with breathtaking spaces and an accessible underground shopping mall.
Day 4: Xintiandi & Modern Buzz
Xintiandi
Trendy Shanghai destination for dining, shopping, and experiencing a mix of cultures.
Renhe Restaurant
Known for signature dishes like crab roe rice and Dong Po Rou, expect potential waits.
Day 5: Luxury & Art
K11
Art-focused luxury mall - exhibitions, unique boutiques, Baker & Spice
If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the plan chat!
