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 Intramural Badminton TournamentMar 13 2015 Harold Koh and Jeffrey Lehman Talk Life and LawMar 13 2015 Woody Wu Speaks at NYU ShanghaiMar 12 2015 'Women in Academia' Panel DiscussionMar 10 2015 Festival of the ArtsMar 9 2015 Holi CelebrationMar 6 2015 Lantern Festival CelebrationMar 6 2015 NYU Shanghai Forum on RacismMar 6 2015 Vice Mayor of Shanghai Tiehui Weng Visits NYU ShanghaiMar 5 2015 Chinese New Year CalligraphyFeb 14 2015 B1 Cafeteria Revamps MenuFeb 10 2015 Catharine MacKinnon Speaks at NYU ShanghaiFeb 6 2015 Sports FairFeb 4 2015 Super Bowl XLIX Viewing PartyFeb 3 2015 Chinese New Year Paper-CuttingFeb 2 2015 Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
