Start your adventure at Qilianshan Road Metro Exit 5 to uncover authentic Shanghai! This gateway in Putuo District immerses you in old-school neighborhood vibes with barber shops, bustling wet markets, and sizzling scallion pancake stalls. A 10-minute walk takes you to Zhenru Center, where century-old "Zhenru Mutton Noodles" awaits, or explore the hipster-renovated Gaoling Market. Pro tip: Hop on the metro for one stop to Shanghai West Railway Station at dusk—its vintage red-brick facade glows magically under the night lights!