24 hours in shanghai | traveling alone, walking around the old city, good coffee + books
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come with me to shanghai for 24 hours...sorry this vlog took so long to edit, but it's a really special one where I take myself on a solo trip to Shanghai. I had the best time taking serendipitous walks around the old city, soaking in small but joyful discoveries under sycamore trees, exploring bookshops, coffee shops, vintage stores, local bakeries, and had an unforgettable night at the old jazz bar at the peace hotel, where the book I brought on the trip - the last rose of shanghai, is set.
🔖 CHAPTERS
00:00 intro
00:57 city walk
02:06 second hand bookstore
02:34 let's find food
04:54 books & architecture tour
05:40 local bakery
06:53 furniture shops
07:40 dinner
08:10 peace hotel & jazz bar
08:55 hostel tour
10:10 english bookstore + book fair
11:25 the first Manner coffee
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check out @juliafei 's shanghai vlog to see shanghai through her eyes: • Living in China | firs...
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Hi, I’m Evelyn✨
➭ how old are you? 29 (born in 1994)
➭ where do you live? Guangzhou, China (for now)
➭ what's your MBTI? INFP
➭ what was your job before you quit? consultant/program manager
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on this channel I share my life as a recent corporate drop out, going on a journey of growth and self-discovery to (hopefully) figure out what I want to do, and where I want to be. Grateful to have you here:)
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One thing that's really struck me recently is how many times I've heard other women (from a variety of backgrounds! North American, Asian, European, South American, everywhere) say "Because I was raised in (name of culture or ethnicity), I was socialized to compromise, put others first, prioritize the comfort of men, not be loud, not speak up for what I want or my ambitions, etc" and I realized I've never heard someone say the reverse. It seems that the majority of cultures across the world are set up to teach women to crush our own dreams so that men have space to do whatever they want at the expense of us living our full personhood and dreams. Anyway, I think it's great that you went on a solo trip! I recently did the same and it was a good time.
Food for thought. We all grew up in a society where women are socialized to prioritize others’ needs. Not saying this is men’s fault, but I think it’s up to all of us to change this. I would love to see more women take time for themselves and speak out for what they want, and men to be supportive of their partners/women around them.
Thanks for sharing!
I think it’s our collective job to do this - both men and women have different responsibilities & also important to parent our children with updated narratives. Women crushing dreams to make way for men ultimately hurt women, men and children. Thanks for your video! I grew up in Shanghai and haven’t been back in a long time and it was nice to virtually accompany you. Sending
This!!!
I think your low IQ mind is stuck with something which isn't even a reality. But yeah millions of years of evolution has taught us to conform with the societel values, there's no coercion involved
German women are loud, stand up and do what they want.
as an architecture student I really loved to see the streets of Shanghai with the „old style“ (prettier than the skyscrapers“) buildings :) thanks for sharing✨
agree! No doubt they are prettier than modern cities
I am really glad I was recommended this channel, so far the content I’m loving them. Her thumbnails are also so beautiful.
same here ❤🎉
This Shanghai outing was so beautiful .I'm so glad that there is still these old streets in Shaghai and that skycrapers don't occupy the whole of Shanghai.There is such an old Europe feel.Thank you because you put Shanghai on the list of places I need to go.
I’m a big fan of this sort of combo of both book review as well as lifestyle vlog!! I haven’t seen anyone really approach combining the two in this way before. Pretty surprised but pleased that I’m not the only one who reads books to get hyped up to travel to that area, even if rose of Shanghai didn’t quite turn out to be an engaging read
I’m so happy you like this! I’ve been experimenting on what the best way to include book content in my videos because reading vlogs seem to not do very well/turn people off who are not very into books…but this seems to be a happy middle ground:)
I miss shanghai so much! I lived there for a year and it was one of the best years of my life. Thanks for taking me with you virtually and bringing back the awesome memories.
Ahh…glad to be able to take you back to Shanghai. Hope you take care:)
I want to go to Shanghai (solo travel) first time alone to China, but I don't know any Chinese. Is it safe for solo travelling and to get easy along finding places etc alone? Can you also recommend apps that are used there for public transportation etc and if I don't have Wepay
Love your vlogs and how positive you are despite the rain and flight delays. You’re calm energy is so so soothing and your adventures keeps me wanting more! ❤ keep us posted of your travels :)
🫶🫶🫶thank you! More travels coming up soon!
I just stumbled upon your channel and love the way you vlog! I miss Shanghai so much, it's the city that feels like a lifetime can pass in the span of a week. It's full of history, culture and nostalgia - thankyou for sharing your journey (and secrets) so openly and warmly with your growing community.
You’re giving me hope that I could have this type of lifestyle one day! Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing honestly about taking risks with your job and going for it ❤
There's so much to like in your videos. You do a great job of capturing the vibe of each area you are in. I especially loved the city walk where you pointed out the details of the buildings. The older, busy areas of Shenyang are my favorite. I could spend all day exploring. I don't like all the new ultra modern glass high rises. It does nothing for me. More coffee in the rain please....great clip! 😊
Even though the algorithm has been all strange lately, I’m so glad I got a video of yours recommended and I’m so in love with your channel and your personality! 🥰 Also, the editing @2:40 was amazing! ☺️
Thank you🥰 grateful that we found each other!
you capture the energy of shanghai so well, but more than that, you are so good at noticing the beauty around you and transmitting that joy it through the screen! smiled the entire way through - thank you for showcasing this wonderful city :) love from shanghai!
I love this vlog and I love your editing style!! I subbed 🥰
Thank you for showing the best side of the city❤ It reminds me of how much I missed my first year of college in Shanghai. It is an amazing city
I love your vibes!
I also discovered traveling on my own after a break up, and now it’s one of my favorite things to do 😊
Evelyn! no matter what, you always lift my mood. Thank you so much for your sharing, all the thoughtful video compositions, and whimsical exploration, your thoughts, dreams and perspectives. Wishing you many more safe travels and wonderful adventures.. oh, and a place you can call home. 你太棒了！
谢谢greg☺️ thanks for always being so kind…sending love!
Such a lovely video!!! I love the way you are filming, especially the clips on the street!
Omg! I just found your channel and I used to live in Shanghai during 1 yr in college (2013-2014) and literally on Wulumuqi rd!! So this felt so nostalgic to see the roads and sounds and everything
Nice to meet you too:) yea…the wulumuqi rd/wukang rd area started getting more and more trendy and gentrified 5-6 years ago…I’m glad you had a nice time in Shanghai. All the best with starting to vlog your life - you can do it!!
I didn't miss the shoutout to Wulumuqi Rd. -- thank you for that.
My old neighbourhood! Haven't been back to visit for almost 10 years. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Evelyn! I’m really glad I came across your channel. It’s making me feel more creative and calm! I’m also in need of a career break so am very grateful your videos exist AND ive found them now! Thank you :)
Thank you so much💕 it took me a very long time (several years) to finally decide and be prepared for leaving corporate, and I know how exhausting it feels. Don’t forget to take care of yourself. you got this:)
OMG the cicadas are like the one thing that never seems to change about Shanghai (apart from the humidity of summer and the flocks of ppl of course, lol).
As someone who was born in the city but moved away at such an early age, each time I visit again it seems like an completely different experience.
Not only do I find new things but I also loose the old familiar places.
Giant malls once bustling with crowds are empty. Posters and decorum of some long gone Christmas all that’s left behind. Many places we frequented are gone or refurbished beyond recognition.
The apartment district I spend the first few years of my life in now seems aged like an old woman, paint peeling from the walls, skin crinkling.
When we first moved in, it was our first brand new home. Now it is rented out to a strangers family.
I think this passage of time is especially imminent for big cities. There is a melancholy in it but also excitement to discover new things at every turn.
Shanghai will always hold a special place in my heart.
I loved this vlog! It was such a comfort, thxx ❤!
I always admire the work you put into your videos!! I felt like I was traveling along side you :,) Wishing you the best always!!
That was the point - to take you on the trip with me:) so happy you actually feel that way, makes me feel like all the effort was worth it… Thanks for being here. Take care🥰
Wow this was beautifully made and entertaining!! Watching all the way from NY! :D
Wow, thank you so much! Hi from guangzhou:)
I recently found your channel and am looking forward to every new update and video! :) Books and coffee always help lift my mood, this was a lovely video, thank you! ❤
Thank you for being here🫶 books and coffee bring me so much joy too☕️
YES to a book haul! We got to see so many beautiful places in this vlog Evelyn ✨️ watching all the ads to support you on this journey, you got this 👏 can't wait for the next video 💌
I’ve just started watching your videos and I love how cozy the vibes are, very wholesome and genuine content
Thank you!! Welcome to this little corner of the internet:)
"dont sit here" 😭😭😭 poor girl! Hey, I loved your channel! also, here in Brazil (yep, brazilian here), Tapioca means an tipical food made of cassava flour. You already know it I guess. Watch your content made me want to learn Chinese :O
I lived in Shanghai for 1 month and I fall in love with the city!
I’m in love with your editing style! Makes me excited to visit Shanghai this fall. Can’t wait for more vlogs ❤
this is very relaxing to watch, a different perspective compared to the usual city vibes. it doesn't have the usual sights of shanghai. not something i expected but to my delight i enjoyed this. for my upcoming trip, i will try to do this instead of rushing to see the usual tourist spots.
Wow its been nearly 17 years (!!!) since i've been to Shanghai and it looks totally different! So westernized (and we all thought how crazy it was rapidly developing back then) but it still looks like the old city still holds its charm. Thank you for making this video, it's nice to get a personalised view of someone bumping around some of the nicer parts of the city. I visited wide ranging neighbourhoods while there and found it all quite different.
I just discovered your channel and immediately subscribed after watching this. Something about it made me feel so calm. It wasn’t overstimulating and it really felt like a nice balance of subjective and objective thoughts about your trip!!! Looking forward to watching more
Really glad I came across your channel! Now TH-cam keeps recommending your videos and I’m honestly loving it. It’s so nice to see a fresh face on this app. Also love that you’re embracing traveling on your own
I found your vlog very useful and just fun and relaxing to watch😊. You're also down to earth, naturally beautiful and classy, it shows through your vlog.
I'm learning about my birth place, through a fresh pair of eyes by watching vlogs like yours. Blessing, I look forward to meeting you on one of my adventures.
Love how casually u sat on the floor recording video
These old streets do make people feel more comfortable..especially in the city center, a lot of historical figures lived in these areas in the past times, very good vibe. There are more and more young people like visit these streets and do city work due to the rising of boutique stores or fashion clothes and coffee shops, in the past decade...
this is my first time seeing a vlog based in Shanghai. it’s beautiful
From the UK here and I'm so happy I found your channel 😊 seeing Shanghai and the older parts reminded me of one of my favourite TV series 情深深雨蒙蒙. My friend from HK introduced me to it and I can't wait to visit one day!
Wow I loved that show when I was a kid! Watched it every summer!
Tv series name in English
As I live in Shanghai, this video was definitely one of the first I clicked on when I found your channel. It's always great seeing the place I've lived in for almost 2 decades through fresh eyes. I was so disappointed for you when you saw the meat in the noodles - my son loves those noodles too (without the meat). Instead of "buy me a coffee" you need a "buy me some noodles" donation link. I'd be too nervous setting up my camera across the road then filming from the other side, but well done for making the effort.
I am EXTREMELY in love with the aesthetics of this video!!!!
Discovered your channel by chance and now subscribed :)
Sunday coffee and vlogs sorted
It's cool that you are based in China too, a little bit of home (lived all my 30 years of life in Norway and now London). Can't wait to visit extended family and China next year~
Love this edit! I also read and it is fun that you are a avid reader too
Wow…thank you🥰 Hope you have a blast when you visit next year🫶
10:40 .... she said what she said, lol. Shanghai looks amazing and so much fun I hope to visit one day
Wow! Avec Toi is definitely a hidden gem or we should say, it was somehow a serendipity for me. I found it unintentionally 3 years ago when I wandered around that area for the washroom, and ever since I have fallen in love with their pumpkin/salmon quiches! I always go there to get them every time when I am in Shanghai. The best neighborhood bakery in the whole world! Byw, it is also such a vibe to sit at their little patio on the roof.
I subscribed you, the moment you literally sat in the middle of the street talking to your camera, unbothered by the confused strangers eyeing at you hahaha ...loved it. Raw and authentic travelog. ...keep creating!!!! 💗
Hahah I didn’t realize there were strangers eyeing me until I started editing😂 but, will continue to sit on the curb and talk to the camera as long as I don’t find out about staring strangers until I start editing….welcome to this little corner of the internet💕
Omg you are living the dream, going to the city of the book you are reading. Lovely trip.
text&image is my go to bookstore. it’s such a cute pop-up and have so many niche books that i’m into :) anfu road is one of the most beautiful street and i had so many memories with it. seeing this video made me reminisce my uni days. love your vlogs :)
OMG it's you!!! Two years ago I came across your video about Shenyang Street food and I cried so badly because that's my hometown and I really wish I can go back there to see my families and those streets (it's hard for me to do so during covid). Recently I'm planning on quitting my job and doing a gap year as well, and I came across your video again :) You are doing so many things that I'm doing or about to do, I really wish I could be friend with you and even meet you in person one day!
ahhh that’s insane! I’m going back to Shenyang again this weekend. Stay tuned for a vlog! (Probably out in 2-3 weeks) All the best with everything you are doing/planning to do🫶
很棒
I am resident in Shanghai and often have a coffee at avec toi ! Interesting to see in your video.
I loved the vibe, I felt so cozy watching it! Thank you so much
so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for being here🥰
You vlog has been so inspiring in so many ways...a modern woman discovering beautiful places and in doing so expressing her authenticity.
I've always been a little iffy about travelling to asian countries where it might be hard to find vegetarian dishes, but I love that you are discussing being a vegetarian in China.
Could you make an educational video on vegetarian dishes and their names one can order around different parts of China? Just a suggestions, I hope you like it :)
Love the camera work, music and pace of your video 🙂👍
The way you pulled up those lines from the book and clipped them over the footage!
Also, the thumbnail is really cool!
So enjoy this kind of video. Variety...that includes travel (local or not). You're giving me SO many ideas to incorporate on my days out. Love how you appreciate the simple joys...like a fruit tree!🌳 😊 You crack me up..."they probably have trust funds"🤭...or, not. Some may be in your position. Concerned about life's demands one moment, grateful for time-freedom the next. Waking up for another day and having our basic needs met, it's all good...keep rollin'!🌞
This reminds me so much of my hometown of Mexico City! Now I reallt want to visit Shanghai!
Hope you get to go soon:)
soo cute! the intro style is so cute 🎞
Thank you!!! I’m glad someone appreciates it because…gosh it took forever to make haha
You inspire me so much and I feel like we've been friends for a long time🥺🥺
Beautiful Shanghai Looking forward for my 8th trip 2024.
I’m glad to find your youtube channel! you’re aesthetic and insights are beautiful 😍 🎉
I’m here the first time, but it’s a nice cozy video which is presented in a really sympathic way.
Good luck with your channel in future!
Congratulations on your channel growing so much in just a few days! It brings me so much hope that I can also make a living one day as a creator. Thank you for the inspiration 😊
I stumbled on your channel while looking for something to watch and wowowowow! keep on sharing, it's so inspirational
I loooooooved the video. I like how you always enjoy the little things, such good vibes haha it must be nice to be your friend🤗
Thank you for this video. I used to live in Luwan District (the old French Concession) from 1998 to 2023. Anfu Lu, Wulumuqi Lu were my old stomping ground. My friends got married at the Peace Hotel and the Annual Commuters Ball was also held there at some point. It was a lovely trip down memory lane. And the I love the Foreigners' Bookstore. So many things I love about Shanghai.
Ahh what a dream to have a wedding at the peace hotel! SH is such a lovely place..I hope you’ll make it back to visit some time:)
Love your style and energy! Thank you for creating :) Also did I hear you say you went to school in Indiana?!
I did!! Go Hoosiers!
Wow!!! The Lambo wreck. That was Karma for driving like a fool! Beautiful! lol. I wish you had shown the actual collision! Can't believe you caught that on film!
Enjoyable, it's great that you are so open about you. Keep it up, it's inspiring.
Your vlogs are so cool! I enjoy them so much!
Thank you so much🥰
I just discovered your channel and immediately subscribed after watching this. Feel so relaxing and refreshing.
LOVED this vlog! 💌 I spent the early years of my life in Beijing and hope to go back there one day with my parents so we can trace back our old house and neighborhood etc, so this vlog felt like a glimpse of my past in some ways (even if it's a totally different city). I would love to see your vlog/nature footage a bit more saturated/color graded even with just a LUT preset, I feel like the footage would be even more beautiful with a little more vibrance (though of course it's your stylistic choice in the end!) 🥰💕
I actually just moved away from Beijing after living there for two years, and miss it already🥺…color grading is always such a struggle…still trying to find my style!
And thank you🥰
im so pumped i stumbled upon your channel, a real gem!!
Thank you🥰
你一个人拍出来的感觉为何让我觉得好舒心，说些你的心得哈😋
Hi dear. I would advise you to check the ingredients on the packaging before buying crackers, ice cream, sweets or nuts. There is this ‘E’ prohibited numbers in ingredients that you need to look out for. They stand for the types of animal meats, gelatins, emulsifiers, etc contained in the food. I used to buy assorted fried nuts. Thinking it was just a packet of nuts, I bought but luckily I read the ingredients on the packet just before throwing one into my mouth. The nuts were fried in pork lard oil! So, be careful 😊
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🌆 Introduction and Spontaneous Trip
- The TH-camr starts her journey in Shanghai, inspired by a book she's reading.
- She plans to explore the old city, find coffee shops, and maybe visit bookstores.
01:01 🚶♀️ City Walk and Observations
- The TH-camr embarks on a city walk, a trendy activity in China.
- She observes interesting details like tiles, trees, and local life.
03:37 🤔 Reflections and Comparisons
- The TH-camr reflects on her feelings of inadequacy compared to the locals.
- She finds solace in serendipitous encounters and considers the idea of living in Shanghai.
04:40 🍽️ Dining Alone in Public
- The TH-camr overcomes the discomfort of eating alone in public by filming herself.
- She enjoys a meal and embraces the experience.
06:13 🛋️ Community Bakery
- The TH-camr visits a community bakery that has a loyal local following.
- She appreciates the sense of community and support in Shanghai.
07:19 🏠 Furniture Stores and Sense of Belonging
- The TH-camr explores furniture stores and open houses, seeking a sense of belonging.
- She shares her aspirations for a home.
08:57 🏨 Hostel Experience
- The TH-camr stays in a unique hostel converted from an old building.
- She finds it surprising and interesting.
10:12 📚 Bookstore Disappointment
- The TH-camr visits a bookstore but is disappointed by the limited book selection.
- She discusses the challenges of importing books into China.
11:01 ☕ Last Stop: Original Manner of Coffee
- The TH-camr stops for coffee at a well-known coffee shop in China.
- She reflects on her solo travel experience and its importance for self-discovery.
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i loved this vlog so much !!!! so happy to have found your channel 🩵🩵🩵
You sure immersed your self in the time you spent in Shanghai ❤.
A really lovely sharing ❤️ 💕 😊
this was so fun to watch, thanks for sharing your adventures in Shanghai!
Discovered your channel a few days ago , and you seems such a lovely person and i love your vlogs ❤. Keep it yup 😊
i’m loving your vlogs!! you have such a peaceful way of capturing moments💗💗
Hi, I would love to hear more about your journey of discovering what it is that you like and how you nurish it and how you sort out what you want to go further into and why you decided for or against those interests :)
Impressive and nice vlog. Hope you had fun in Shanghai!
Read the book and loved it. It’s such a beautiful and heart wrenching story
hey! I followed you last week and I live in Shanghai! I totally feel you, I do feel like I don't fit in... but lets add the fact Im not a petite asian woman lol But I love this city so much, there are so many magical places (not popular ones too!) and it might be a big city, but I can always find peace and solitude when I need it. I loved you video, it really portrayed the beauty of this place :)
Ahh I can imagine myself living there and having the time of my life discovering all these little hidden places…after hopefully getting over the thought that I don’t fit in😂 glad you are enjoying the city!
Absolutely love this vlog!! So much to see!!!
I am on a similar but different path to you - I quit academia, and will be starting my first "big girl" job soon. I'm also feeling in need of a journey of self discovery, and I've never done that whilst in a relationship - it's always been post a break-up haha. So I am excited for the year ahead for both of us!
the opening of the video is very classy and stylish. Thanks
I also want to say "All I have is a youtube channel" someday 😅 this is a beautiful vlog, Evelyn! I hope to see more. It inspired me to document my day too ❤
You will!! I believe in you🫶
ugh i miss shanghai :'( thank you for this vlog!
ahh I didn't know you've been to shanghai! I have recently quit my tech job and a huge part of it was because of watching your vlogs...thank you for sharing your journey and for being here (!!!)
A very special Shanghai trip😀
Your way of editing your video is so beautiful
Oh...This channel was like a whiff of fresh air! Really liked your candour vibes! Another corporate drop out here, to puruse the love of travel and filming!😊 Liked and subbed. Best wishes!
Shanghai architecture are really captivating! thank you for sharing.. anyway I love your white skirt, been staring it cz it's supercute✨
love the vlog especially those shots where you position your camera across the street but can't help feeling low key anxious that someone is going to pick it up, glad no one did. 😊
Hahahaha I was v v anxious…the things I would do for TH-cam😂
lol you do what you gotta do to get those 😄aesthetic shots @@tapiocapress
ame la esencia y estilo de este vlog 💗
Love it, I was born in Shanghai, now l am looking forward to visit again soon because of your video 😊
girl i was wondering why your vibe feels similar😭😭turns out we’re both INFP!😆
i am so happy your account is growing so fast YOU DESERVE IT SO MUCH REMEMBER ME WHEN UR FAMOUS
Ahhh thank you so much!!! I remember you from instagram:)
You're my new favorite creator :D Keep going!
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Just found your channel, really nice vid! About not traveling alone, I can just say that I'm a westerner now 40 years old, and I think I only traveled alone once! I traveled a lot, but it's always been family and then with GFs. Something about traveling alone is not easy for a lot of people I think, me included. Maybe because I see traveling as something I want to share, it feels more meaningful for me that way usually. But I can totally sympathize with the pro of traveling alone also. I think I just didn't experience it enough to enjoy it more. Just gotta say though, what you are doing feels inspiring, because you are so different and brave it seems :)
So happy I found your channel ♡♡♡♡♡♡ such nice vibes~♡