I'll Miss You, Shanghai

16 days have passed and today is my final day here in China, having spent a total of about 9 days here in Shanghai.

And like I mentioned, I've never thought I could spend so many days here in this China city and yet don't get bored. In fact, it's been far from it... and now that I'm going back, there is this sense of me going to miss this great city.

So, Shanghai, apart from the wonderful memories and the many tourist spots, I'll also miss:

1. Miss The Shanghai Metro & Cabs

With a whopping 9 lines, spacious seats, clean and with English announcements in the train, I'll definitely miss your ever expanding public transport that got me to places I want at affordable prices (starts from 3 yuan).

The other alternative - the cabs are also something I'll miss, for it's also very clean and always available - anytime, anywhere (and using meter!).

2. Miss The Shanghai Skyline

I'll also be missing all the mega structures you have here - where modern buildings pride themselves in cutting edge designs and glow in the night.

PS: I know it's your pride and joy to be a leader in the architectural field, even rivaling that of your counterpart, Beijing!

3. Miss The Shanghai Vibe

I'll miss the vibe I get here - a city that is so hungry for success and global attention. I can just feel your city's vibrance walking down the main streets with all the neon lights and the new shopping malls with all the big brands!

4. Miss The Shanghai Street Shopping

I'll miss the many well decorated and with good design street shops you have, which is a good getaway from the huge malls.

5. Miss Quirky Shanghai

I'll miss the 2 different faces of your city... where while there is the mega structure image, but not far away lies the old houses with clothes hanging everywhere.

Or even this, where motorbike lots are decorated with flower pots and bloomig flowers.

6. Miss The Shanghai Paddlers

I'll miss being able to see the many interesting items sold inside & outside the metro stations from keychains, clothes and other unique items that are sold usually during the night. And of course, the bargaining that comes with it.

7. Miss The Shanghai Fruit Stalls

I'll miss the wide variety of fruits at the fruit stalls selling tropical fruits to others - from durians to mandarin oranges, and even strawberries!

8. Miss The Shanghai Cafes

I'll miss all the beautifully decorated Shanghai cafes - some with trees in them, and even swings as chairs. Plus of course, the wonderful dessert selection.

9. Miss The Shanghai Fast Food

I'll miss the local Chinese fast food you have here. It's my first time seeing a local brand in a country serving fast food that is not hamburgers... but instead a wholesome meal - and proud of it!

10. Miss The Shanghai Street Food

The abundance of street food, readily available everywhere is another thing I'll definitely miss from you, Shanghai - for one, it's delicious & different from what I get back home. And secondly, it's way cheaper compared to eating in the malls!

And finally... the two things I'll miss you most, Shanghai....

11. Miss The Shanghai Weather

With this season going from -2 to 4 degrees everyday, the weather is like an air cond like feel (to get an idea, just stand in front of the air cond directly!)... and though it made me a lil sick and having me to wear 4 pieces of clothing, but it's really cool (in both sense) and makes walking around your city enjoyable.

And now the one thing I'll miss you, Shanghai...!

12. Miss Having Ice Cream In The Cold Weather!

You've thought me how to enjoy cold with cold and yet not be considered crazy! Now I know that when it rains back home in my country (the nearest we can get to your cold weather), I'll ask for ice cream instead of anything else!

(More ice cream at Eating Ice Cream At Zero Degrees; Ice Cream, Dessert & Winter Wear In Cold Shanghai)


Thank you, Shanghai.... it's been a great trip with super memories to bring back. This will definitely be something I remember and treasure in my life.

Oh, but Shanghai, if I can also add, the one thing that I won't miss is definitely the stressful Shanghai incidents I have here, which I experienced even till yesterday!


*I'll be leaving Shanghai in a few hours time. However, I do hope to continue my Shanghai & China series - at least for a few other places that I've not been able to share yet :)