The Taste and Cost of Traveling in Shanghai: Lamb Skewers and Kaoliang Liquor Enjoyed for 150,000 Won

YouTuber Dahye personally experienced local famous restaurants and reasonable prices through her trip to Shanghai.

From Alipay to Roaming, Preliminary Preparations for Traveling in Shanghai

Before heading to Shanghai, the cast checked the essential applications for local payments and transportation. In the video, the cast mentioned the importance of Alipay, the payment system in China, and confirmed the payment method using QR codes. They also shared the necessity of installing 'Amap', which should be used instead of Google Maps, and 'WeChat', which is required to log in to various services. Mentioning the local taxi-hailing service 'DD', they expressed anticipation for low transportation costs, and regarding data usage, they confirmed that stable internet use is possible through data roaming from South Korean telecommunications companies. Additionally, they mentioned the food delivery app 'Meituan', expressing anticipation for the local delivery culture.

Wukang Mansion and Gourmet Tours, a Record of the Taste and Quantity of Local Food

Upon arriving in Shanghai, the cast visited major attractions such as Xintiandi and Wukang Mansion. In particular, they tasted various local foods during the gourmet tour. They sampled types of tea, including jasmine-scented milk tea, and at a restaurant visited after waiting, they tasted seasoned dishes and condensed milk bread. The cast expressed satisfaction, noting that the portion sizes of local food are significantly large compared to Seoul. Also, during the process of tasting Mala crayfish (freshwater crayfish dish), they were shown having difficulty because the way to eat it was unfamiliar.

"Cheaper than South Korea": The Perceived Reasonable Prices of Shanghai

The prices in Shanghai experienced during the trip were found to be noticeably cheaper compared to South Korea. The meal cost, including lamb skewers and Kaoliang liquor, was approximately 181 yuan (about 56,000 won), and the cast emphasized the reasonable local price range, stating that enjoying a similar menu in South Korea would have cost about 150,000 won. Furthermore, through conversations in the video, they conveyed that it is economical to travel as the overall perceived prices, such as taxi fares and accommodation costs, are low. The cast mentioned that Shanghai's prices are reasonable compared to other travel destinations such as Japan, Europe, and the United States.

Source: original video (YouTube)