I heard so much about this famous “world’s tallest hotel” with its lobby on 54th floor. The Grand Hyatt Hotel is one of the famous world class hotel so we had to see it for ourselves.

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We just got back from our pathetic picture taking session just below the Orient TV Tower. We saw that it was just a few meters away from the Jin Mao Tower where Grand Hyatt Hotel is so we went to have a look. Gooey eyed walking around Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai, my friends and I tried to look for the entrance which has the elevator going up to the lobby.

I wished we stayed in that hotel instead. But of course, our budget doesn’t allow us so. Like 6 year-old kids, we wowed ourselves going up within seconds to the lobby at 54th floor. (more…)

Well, guys will love to go here. It’s the famous “I will clearly see your assets” kind of restaurant, very popular in the United States. Out of sheer curiosity, my friends and I went to the realm of testosterone-filled restaurant, Hooters in Shanghai.

We already saw an advertisement inside our taxi. We weren’t actually planning to visit the place (But our guy friends already planned way before going to Shanghai, what an eye candy for them!). Well, it was sort of a sign because of our indecisiveness where to eat that night. The place was what I imagined except their servers. It was actually weird going in as a girl and being served by fellow ladies. Not really what I expected since the girls I saw in TV were given priority in their frontal assets but in Shanghai, I didn’t saw really gifted waitresses. They were honestly very slim for men’s standard–(Well, I”m not a guy to judge so one can very much disagree).

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Shanghai is known for its Xiao Long Pao and we definitely went to Din Tai Fung Shanghai to see if it’s better than the Beijing branch.

My friend Soph wanted to try the very best and this was the restaurant we can vouch. The branch we visited was the Xin Tian Di branch, although it was jam packed, we waited a bit and got a room all by ourselves (whoohoo!). The service was excellent though I can comment on the difference of the Xiao Long Pao variant. Shanghai branch didn’t have the Crab Roe flavor which I love in Beijing. But nevertheless, we enjoyed every burst of surprise inside the dumpling. (more…)

Shanghai has been one of my favorite cities in Asia. Ever since, I dream to see the wondrous city that can fill my desire to see architectures close to my dream destination, Europe. I love to peer out the taxi window to see the buildings from afar. During my trip with friends, including fellow blogger Soph, we tried to make the most out of our 3 day trip in Shanghai. I introduced to her the famous Chinese Candies Strawberry which they loved.

You must visit the famous Bund!

We didn’t use the city’s public transportation like train or bus so couldn’t really say how well it is there. However, the only problem we had on the trip are the taxis! Almost all our taxi experience are not something to boost the image of Shanghai. Well..maybe we were just that unlucky.

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It was love at first sight for me upon arriving in Shanghai. Though we had lots of taxi mishaps and not understanding the dialect, I came to love the city itself. The structures were the likes of European architectures. The sophistication is much to envy.

Malls are everywhere along Nanjing Road. Although the downside of shopping late is not getting a taxi late at night! When you get to Shanghai, be sure to get a copy of That’s Shanghai magazine which is free. (more…)

If you’re into Taiwanese food, this restaurant is a must try! Great ambiance, good service, and especially cool desserts! Bellagio was voted “best late night dining” in 2006 Reader Restaurant Awards, this is worth trying! Similar to its sister restaurant La Paleta, the service personnel sport a boyish clean type haircut (mostly women) which I think is their signature look.
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