if you're up early, the mist over the xindi river near the old bridge is pretty unreal around sunrise. the light hits the temple spires just right from there, maybe another hour in. for something quie...

since you're hitting odori park anyway, check the basement of the tv tower - there's a small observatory deck at 90 meters for 700 yen that half the tourists miss because they queue for the top. the v...

yeah this is a really good write-up, i'd just say for day 2 if you're tight on time skip the xiandu noodle shops and bring your own snacks instead, the lines get stupid long around noon. also for the...

the osmanthus cake tip is legit, i grab one every time i'm near the museum. if you're up for a short detour, walk east from huangze temple about 10 minutes to the small wuhou temple on the hill, it's...

if you're into something more lowkey, the bars along the old city wall near changjiang market are worth a look. there's a tiny spot called 1988 that does good craft beer and has a rooftop with a view...