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 Club Fest & Involvement FairFeb 2 2015 NYU Alumni Executive Mentor Program LaunchJan 30 2015 DSS Winter Service Trip to CambodiaJan 27 2015 Spring 2015 Welcome Back MixerJan 27 2015 2015 CBN Shanghai Pudong New Year ForumJan 25 2015 DBS Digital Express Challenge 2015Jan 24 2015 New York and Abu Dhabi Students Take J-Term Course in ShanghaiJan 21 2015 IMA End of Semester ShowDec 15 2014 "Image Ination" ExhibitDec 11 2014 An Evening with Lang LangDec 9 2014 Sila Connection Shanghai 2014Dec 8 2014 Amethyst 2014Dec 5 2014 NYU Shanghai Volatility Institute Day with Nobel Laureate Professor Robert EngleNov 29 2014 Thanksgiving Break Hangzhou TripNov 29 2014 Fall 2014 Poetry NightNov 25 2014 Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
