One of Shanghai’s interesting Chinese areas that’s a bit different than your usual Shanghai European colonial meets urban monstrosities, is Shanghai’s Old Town. Probably one of the world’s most crowded places during the weekends, giving HK’s Mongkok a good fight,
Xi Tang Ancient Water Town
Xi Tang, an ancient water town about 30 minutes from Shanghai, is a well-deserved day trip out from Shanghai or Hangzhou. Pushed into sudden fame by Hollywood, this little down became a bustling somewhat over commercialized tourist attraction, but it
Nanjing East Road : Shanghai
Feeling like shopping in Shanghai? Nanjing Road is said to be one of the world’s busiest shopping street. Nanjing East Road, leading to the Bund area, is closed for traffic and is a generally enjoyable area to walk around in
Shanghai’s Jinmao Tower Observation Deck : Pollution
This is the number one reason why I would have serious reservations regarding living in Shanghai. It’s horrible looking, disgusting at times, and no one knows for sure but most agree that it’s extremely hazardous to your health. The pollution
Qi Bao–Shanghai’s local ancient water town
When you picture old China, what comes to mind? If you want to feel more of old Chinese-style Shanghai you need to move away from the colonial areas and the modern skyscrapers and venture onto the water towns surrounding Shanghai
Dashanghai’s Old Shanghai & Vintage Posters @Duolun Rd
There is one shop in Shanghai’s Duolun cultural street that’s worth a special mention – Dashanghai. As you stroll down the street it’s very hard to miss – a little shop that takes you back in time with all sorts
Duolun Road : Shanghai’s Cultural Historical Street
It’s interesting to see how the different colonial styles blended in with the local Shanghai Chinese style. Duolun is one of those recently renovated streets that captures some of the magic of that special blend. Having served as a cultural
The Bund Tourist Sightseeing Tunnel @Shanghai
Chinese sure know how to pull off quirky tourist traps, and The Bund Tourist Sightseeing Tunnel is the perfect example. Why anyone would think that an attraction of crossing from The Bund side of the Huangpo river to the new
Shanghai’s Confucius Temple
Confucian temples are usually not as exciting as Daoist folk temples, but there is something unique about them that offers a special appeal. Shanghai’s Confucius Temple (上海文廟), though a bit off the tourist beaten track and despite not looking like
The Bund – European Architecture @Shanghai
There are times when you can’t help but think – there is some good in Colonialism, atleast architecture wise. What would Shanghai do without those beautiful European style buildings on The Bund, Xintian Di, Taikang Rd. or the French Concession?