Mid-Autumn Festival without mooncakes would be like Christmas without Christmas cake, but while the iced fruitcake is not to everyone's taste, these small round pastries come in sweet and savory varieties, so you are bound to find a flavor you like. Try them in the opulent setting of a luxury hotel like the Peninsula on the Bund, or track down the nearest Xing Hua Lou (杏花楼), which boasts over 20 flavors, or Zhen Lao Da Fang (真老大房), for some Suzhou-style pork pastries at less than 5RMB each. Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Moon Festival. Weather permitting, get one of the best views of the night-sky from atop Shanghai’s tallest skyscrapers. Be one of the first to visit the newly-opened observation deck atop the giant Shanghai Tower, or try the views from the 97th floor World Financial Center and 88th floor of the Jin Mao Tower. Stroll along the waterfront and watch the moon rise over the Huangpu River or grab a seat on one of the terraces overlooking it. Alternatively, hop on a boat and sail off into the moonlight! Take advantage of the long weekend to head out of town. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is only an hour from the city center by bus but feels a world away. The ancient water town provides a picturesque setting to enjoy tea and mooncakes beneath the overhanging lanterns. Less than an hour from Shanghai by bullet train, this UNESCO World Heritage site is home to some of the most famous moon-gazing vistas in China - one even features on the back of the 1RMB note! Hangzhou's lake, temples, pagodas and gardens offer many perfect spots for moonlit contemplation, although parts can get very busy during the festival. Share: Facebook Twitter Weibo All Years202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013 Apply Autodesk IMA Smart Home Design Challenge PresentationApr 14 2015 Admitted Student Weekend 2015Apr 13 2015 HackNYU 2015Apr 13 2015 Dumpling Festival 2015Apr 11 2015 2015 Summer Internship FairMar 28 2015 Student Government Candidate Meet & GreetMar 27 2015 Xiao Long Shakers Kindergarten Dance WorkshopMar 25 2015 C.C. Chu in Conversation with Jeff LehmanMar 25 2015 NYU Shanghai Candidate Weekend 2015Mar 23 2015 Smart Home Design Challenge Kick-OffMar 18 2015 Pi Day of the CenturyMar 17 2015 BarCamp: Spring 2015Mar 16 2015 Faculty Spring OutingMar 15 2015 GAF Winter Fellowship Poster PresentationMar 14 2015 2015 'Reality Show: Shanghai' AuditionsMar 14 2015 Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
