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DIALING CODE
+86 (21)
CURRENCY
RMB1 = PHP6.53/US$0.16
TOUCHDOWN
If you’re taking a
cab from the airport (or anywhere in
Shanghai), do ask for the
fapiao
(
receipt).
This way, in case you forget something,
you have a way of tracking it.
shanghaiairport.com
SEE &DO
Walk around the former French
Concession and explore lane houses like
Tianzifang or Jing An Villas. Eat street
food like
liang mian
(
cold noodles) and
shengjianbao
(
pot stickers) at Yang’s. Dine
at Lost Heaven on the Bund for Yunnanese
food and a view of Shanghai. Go to El
Coctel on Yongfu Road for cocktails.
SLEEP
The Puli Hotel in the heart of
Jing An District has gorgeous minimalist
interiors and is close to the major spots.
EAT
Jian bing
,
a crêpe toppedwith an egg,
pickled greens, scallions, cilantro, friedwonton
skin, smearedwith hoisin and chili sauce.
SHOP
Paper products and Shanghai-
inspired art designed by Elke Martini.
elkemartini.com
INSIDER TIP
Download the Shanghai
ExploreMetro app.
DIALING CODE
+86 (592)
CURRENCY
RMB1 = PHP6.53/US$0.16
TOUCHDOWN
Arrive at the Xiamen
Gaoqi International Airport. Taxis are located
outside the arrival terminal. Flat rate for cabs
is about RMB8 (PHP52) for the first 3km,
and an additional RMB2 (PHP13) per extra
km. There are also public buses.
SEE &DO
Hike Huandao Lu’s wooden
trail by the beach, or rent a bike and enjoy
the scenery along Baicheng beach. Check
out No. 8 Market (Bashi), Xiamen’s most
popular traditional market, then explore the
small streets of Zhong Shan Lu. For dinner,
head out to Tuscany for sumptuous food
and live music.
SLEEP
Lujiang Harbourview Hotel
offers affordable room rates and views
overlooking the famous Gulangyu Island.
EAT
Have Chao Ya’s classic donut paired
with EBH’s barley milk tea for breakfast
and be energized the entire day!
SHOP
Pearls from Gulangyu and popular
hopia
in different flavors packed in souvenir
boxes.
MUST-TRY
Peanut soup in Zhong Shan
Lu and
ye shi ma ci
(
pounded sticky rice)
.
Rochelle
Calumpang
vice general
manager
Ron Darvin
communications
consultant
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