In this vlog, I’m in Shanghai for Chinese New Year and honestly… it’s my first time celebrating CNY overseas, so everything felt extra exciting. I started by heading to a Chinese New Year market to soak up the vibes—think a whole area filled with restaurants, cafes, little exhibitions, lights, and so many shops to walk through. It’s not really a “shopping for brands” kind of place (so if shopping is your priority, maybe not), but if you just want to explore, take photos, and feel the festive atmosphere, it’s really nice. After that, we moved around to different areas—finding food, looking for a cafe by the river, and just wandering because Shanghai is the kind of city where you can randomly stumble into a super aesthetic spot. I also tried bubble tea (because of course), and we even went to check out the Arc’teryx flagship store just to see if there’s anything worth buying (even though… when am I wearing a beanie in Singapore?). The biggest takeaway: CNY in China is next level crowded, but the vibes are really something—especially when it’s cold and all the lights are out.