Shanghai solo travel guide cafes hotel tour things to do

I traveled alone to China 🇨🇳 exploring Shanghai, cafes, things to do & hotel room tour

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I traveled alone to China 🇨🇳 exploring Shanghai, cafes, things to do & hotel room tour
Maddie Borge2026-03-3121 min

Maddie Borge, a 25 year old Norwegian traveling solo from London, travels to Shanghai to explore the city’s cafes, popular activities, and a hotel room tour. The video balances personal reflections with practical tips for navigating Shanghai as a solo traveler, highlighting cafe culture, must see neighborhoods, and reactions to local experiences. The overall vibe is friendly, curious, and informative, inviting viewers to consider Shanghai as a vibrant, approachable destination for independent travel.

--- Maddie Borge
March 31, 2026, Spring in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00intro and trip plan
  2. 1:26upgrading flight class and amenities
  3. 4:17lunch and cafe discovery in French Concession
  4. 10:09Shanghai Greenhouse Gardens exploration
  5. 14:46room tour of historic townhouse hotel
  6. 18:41exploring Wukang Road and Anfu Road
  7. 19:54bund and skyline wanderings
  8. 20:17Nanjing Road shopping and souvenirs

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I traveled alone to China 🇨🇳 exploring Shanghai, cafes, things to do & hotel room tour

Maddie Borge, a 25 year old traveling solo from London, heads to China to uncover the pulse of Shanghai. The video blends a personal travel diary with practical tips as she explores trendy cafes, must see spots, and engaging things to do around the city. Viewers join her hotel room tour and gain a sense of what it feels like to navigate Shanghai on her own, with candid moments and real reactions to food, neighborhoods, and cultural contrasts. The tone stays upbeat and curious, inviting fellow solo travelers to consider Shanghai as a dynamic, approachable destination that balances modern city life with pockets of traditional charm. Throughout, Maddie shares her perspective as a Norwegian in London, offering relatable insights for international travelers seeking approachable adventures in China. The result is a friendly, informative window into independent travel in Shanghai, perfect for fans of day trips, cafe hopping, and immersive urban exploring.

Shanghai solo travel guide cafes hotel tour things to do

✨ Who am I My name is Madeleine or Maddie for short, I'm a 25-year-old Norwegian in London. I make videos about travel, lifestyle, and London life.

Attractions in this video: Bund, Shanghai Greenhouse Gardens, French Concession, Wukang Road, Anfu Road, Nanjing Road, Shaolong Bao, Jaja Tang Bao