I had a 12 hour layover in Shanghai and honestly didn't expect to enjoy it this much!

I started my layover by joining a free Shanghai layover tour, which lasted around 5 hours and took me to Yu Garden and The Bund for my first taste of the city.

Instead of hiding straight back to the airport, I decided to stay in the city and explore more on my own. I wandered through People's Park, visited the Shanghai museum and tried local food including shrimp wonton soup and beef noodles. 🍜

This short stopover completely changed my expectations of Shanghai and made me want to come back for longer.

If you're travelling through China and have a long layover, I hope this video shows what's possible in just half a day!

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