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 Exploring Shanghai Through Digital Art and DanceOct 23 2017 Making MakersOct 20 2017 NYU Alumni Executive Mentor Program Launch DinnerOct 18 2017 Global Study AwayOct 11 2017 Badminton Team in Pudong’s 6th Sports GamesSep 28 2017 Roots & Shoots Leadership WorkshopSep 27 2017 NYU Shanghai in a 24-hour Relay MarathonSep 26 2017 Fire DrillSep 15 2017 A Campus of Urban FarmersSep 14 2017 Reality ShowSep 13 2017 Dance for CameraSep 6 2017 Prepare for Graduate School EventsSep 4 2017 Freshman's Guide to NYU ShanghaiAug 31 2017 Welcome Class of 2021!Aug 29 2017 Welcome Class of 2021!Aug 25 2017 Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
