{"id":20129,"date":"2022-01-20T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T02:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=20129"},"modified":"2022-01-20T23:06:51","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T15:06:51","slug":"feeling-chinese-new-years-atmosphere-in-shanghai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/shanghai-travel\/shanghai-attractions\/feeling-chinese-new-years-atmosphere-in-shanghai","title":{"rendered":"Feeling Chinese New Year’s Atmosphere in Shanghai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plan your Shanghai Tour<\/a><\/strong> during Chinese New Year? Maybe\u00a0this is your first time to\u00a0visit China during\u00a0its Spring Festival, the biggest national holiday in China just like Christmas in the west. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definitely you won’t miss the golden opportunity to look for the places in Shanghai that have\u00a0the new year’s most festive atmosphere and rich traditional customs for Chinese New Year’s Celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the “Old Shanghai” memory, spring festival reminds us of the happy time when the whole family members got busy around the kitchen place,  accompanied by the loud and unstopping firecrackers in the dark outside and joyful laughing heard from the streets, unlike today’s ready-made new year eve dinner at restaurants or a smart vacation during the new year period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chinese New Year, or popularly known as Spring festival, is the best time to look for the old day happy time and return to the Chinese traditional elements which have been fading or forgotten when people are busy with their work most of the year. Now it’s time to go back to what we are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chenghuang Miao ( City God Temple of Shanghai\u00a0)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the old China, each city had a city god to protect and bring luck to its city. Shanghai is no exception with its City God Temple lying\u00a0within the old walled city, adjacent to Yuyuan Garden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out How to Visit Yuyuan Garde<\/a>n<\/a> and Bazaarn<\/a> (City God Temple) for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today when local people talk about the “City God Temple”, it doesn’t only refers to the temple itself, but the large traditional district of commerce in the city surrounding the temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City God Temple of Shanghai along its same-name traditional area is home to Shanghai’s most traditional place with over a hundred stores and shops, and most of these store buildings are nearly a century old. This is the most festive place to celebrate Chinese New year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viewing Chinese lanterns is one of the most favorite spring festival activities following the ban on the firecrackers in Shanghai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Viewing Chinese lanterns at Shanghai Chenghuang Miao.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Guessing lantern riddles is a China’s unique traditional pastime coupled with lantern festival. Lantern riddles are written on or under lanterns and people gather around lanterns to guess an answer from a word,a poem or a phrase. Rows of lanterns hanging overhead for people to guess, adding much to the festivity of Chinese New Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guessing lantern riddles<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Kids like watching a traditional Chinese peep show, the shadow magic and it also attracts many adults home and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Watching a traditional Chinese peep show<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Chenghuang Miao is peppered with yummy snacks and delicious local Shanghai food. Nanxiang steamed stuffed buns are the famous local snack. The steamed buns are noted for thin wrap, big stuffing, strong flavor and tender meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nanxiang steamed stuffed buns<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Joy City Shopping Mall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The downtown Joy City Shopping Mall is sought after many people in 80s and 90s. The grand Ferris Wheel, the trendy and fashionable shopping spaces, all saturated with festive atmosphere. The massive wheel stands on the top of the main building, \u00a0106 meters above th ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The grand Ferris Wheel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The festively decorated indoor shopping areas in Joy City Shopping Mall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The festively decorated indoor shopping areas<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Qi Bao Old Town\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you still feel the festive atmosphere is not strong enough at the two-mentioned places, take the subway line 9 and drop here in Qi Bao Old Town, feeling and having a glimpse of a traditional China old town after seeing too much glint of the metropolitan Shanghai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out How to visit Qibao Ancient Town<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qibao Ancient Town, a tiny water town would be a nice alternative if you cannot make it to other water towns like Zhujiajiao Water Town, Zhouzhuang Water Town and Tongli Water Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The narrow lane is packed with people.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The old town is mainly composed of three stone arch bridges, two canals and 4 major streets and several side lanes. Qibao old town was originally formed in the later Han Dynasty, developed from Song Dynasty and prospered in Ming and Qing dynasties with a history over 1000 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today Qibao has become an interesting place for leisure, sightseeing and shopping, a good getaway from busy Shanghai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Qi Bao Water Town<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

All photos from internet, any questions, just drop a line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Top Things to Do in Winter in Shanghai<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hassle-free Shanghai Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to do a self-guided tour and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for guided tours to Shanghai:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shanghai Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Day Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Multi-Day Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Evening Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Cruise Port ( Transfer& Excursions )<\/a>
Shanghai Beijing Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Xian Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Car Rental with Driver<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Top 10 Attractions in Shanghai<\/a>
Shanghai\u2019s Top 10 Iconic Lan<\/a>dmarks<\/a>
Top 10 Markets in Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Things to Do at night in Shanghai<\/a>
Best Places for Autumn Leaves in Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Things to Do in Winter in Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Souvenirs in Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Photo Spots in Shanghai<\/a>
10 Non-Touristy Things to Do in Shanghai<\/a>
Top Things to Do for Kids in Shanghai<\/a>
Top family-friendly spots to visit in Shanghai<\/a>
<\/a>Top 10 Shanghai Museums<\/a>
Doing things the local way in Shanghai<\/a>
Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Plan a Trip to Shanghai<\/a>
Best time to visit Shanghai<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai on a Budget<\/a>
Where to stay in Shanghai<\/a>
Visit Shanghai in December<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai in November<\/a>
Visit Shanghai in October<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai in March<\/a>
Visit Shanghai in February<\/a>
Shanghai in January Travel Guide<\/a>
Shanghai Layout, the city layout of Shanghai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station<\/a>
Public Transportation at Shanghai Pudong International Airport<\/a>
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport<\/a>
Huangpu River Cruis e Ticket Booking (Tickets, Photos and Map)<\/a>
Shanghai Hop On Hop Off<\/a>
Ferry from the Bund to Pudong<\/a>
The highest al fresco dining venue in China<\/a>
Shopping in Pudong Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Shanghai Classic Vegetarian Restaurants<\/a>
Beijing Shanghai high speed rail<\/a>
Ticket Booking for Beijing Shanghai High Speed Rail<\/a>
Top 10 Shanghai<\/a> <\/a>Budget Hotels<\/a>
Top 10 Shanghai Luxury Hotels<\/a>
Top 10 Shanghai Boutique Hotels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Visiting Nanjing Road in Shanghai<\/a>
The Neon-Colored Nanjing Road<\/a>
Night walk along Nanjing Road in Shanghai<\/a>
How to Visit the Bund in Shanghai (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
The Bund at Night pictures<\/a>
Foggy Pudong Skyline at Sunrise, Shanghai<\/a>
The Bund and Small Pool of Rainwater<\/a>
Early Morning Kite Flyers on the B<\/a>u<\/a>nd in Shanghai<\/a>
Historic Buildings on the Bund in Shanghai (the 22 heritage buildings)<\/a>
Evening View of the Bund and Pudong Skyline Shanghai<\/a>
How to Visit Yuyuan Garden and Bazaar<\/a>
The Old World Charm in Shanghai (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
How to Visit Lujiazui in Pudong<\/a>
How to Visit Zhujiajiao Water Town<\/a>
How to Visit Qibao Ancient Town<\/a>
How to Visit Tianzifang<\/a>
How to Visit Xintiandi<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai World Financial Center<\/a>
How to Visit Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai Tower<\/a>
Tips for Visiting People\u2019s Square, Shanghai<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai Auto Museum<\/a>
Feeling Chinese New Year\u2019s Atmosphere in Shanghai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Visit Wuzhen Water Town from Hangzhou and Shanghai<\/a>
Huangpu River in Shanghai VS River Thames in London<\/a>
Some similarities and differences between Paris and Shanghai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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