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Home » Travel » Asia and Africa » Asia (China and South East Asia) » Shanghai impressions: Juxtaposition of Traditional and Modern

Shanghai impressions: Juxtaposition of Traditional and Modern

Shanghai China skyline at night
The night skyline is one of our first Shanghai impressions
The night skyline is one of our first Shanghai impressions

Our inial Shanghai impressions were that of a city of contrasts, a juxtaposition of the traditional and modern. It was our entry city as we travelled in China.

Located on the south edge of the mouth of the Yangtze River, Shanghai is on China’s eastern coast. It is the world’s most densely populated city, yet it feels inviting.

Our initial impression of Shanghai is that, in general, traditional architecture sits on one side of the river and modern buildings on the other.

Despite its dense population, we fell in love with Shanghai. We believe this is a city to see; therefore, we are sharing our experience through photos.

With some restrictions still in place in China, we have kept this page on Albom Adventures as a historical reference and for possible future planning. Note that many venues are still closed, and some tours are not currently operating. This page will be reviewed when China tourism is fully open.

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Shanghai impressions: mix of modern and traditional architecture

Looking down on Yu Yuan Garden and Bazaar
Looking down on the city, it is easy to see the juxtaposition of the traditional and modern.
Detailed roof line in Yu Yuan Garden and Bazaar in Shanghai, China
It’s the detail of traditional architecture that keeps me staring for hours.

A few more interesting places we visited

We visited several traditional sites like Yun Yuan Bazzar and Gardens, Nanjing Road, The Bund, the French Quarter, and the former home of Sun Yat Sen.

We also requested a visit to the Jewish Refugee Museum. Below is a photo of the intricate doors. The museum shared the history and artifacts of a time in history when Shanghai offered refuge during WWII. Shanghai saved an estimated 23,000 Jewish people while much of the world turned a blind eye.

Crowds at Yu Yuan Garden and Bazaar in Shanghai, China
Our guide told us we were lucky to visit Yu Yuan Garden and Bazaar on a day with small crowds.
A pagoda
A pagoda in Yu Yuan Bazaar.
One of the intricate doors at the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum.
Jewish Refugee Museum
The French quarter in Shanghai China
The French Quarter.
Bull on the Bund in Shanghai, China
This bull is on the Bund.
Former home of Sun Yat Sen
The former home of Sun Yat Sen.
Nanjing Road at night was one of our initial Shanghai impressions
Nanjing Road at night.

Street food

Street food vendors were prevalent everywhere we went. And to be honest, while normally pretty brave eaters, we were lucky to have a guide to help us make the best choices. Here we define best and traditional, varied, and delicious.

Queueing for the best dumplings in Shanghai at Yu Yuan Garden and Bazaar in Shanghai, China
People waited in queue for over an hour for “the best dumplings in Shanghai.” I gave up after 30 minutes as there was plenty more to see. (Located inside Yu Yuan Bazaar).
Street food off of Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China
Sunny helping us select street food just off of Nanjing Road.

Shanghai impressions of everyday life

Some quick observations of everyday life, often discovered when we stepped off the beaten path:

  • Signage appears in both Mandarin and English in the high-tourist areas. When we venture outside of the tourist area, it is only Mandarin. (Not surprisingly, when we did this on our own, we got a bit lost.)
  • Like many places we have been, young people often dress colourful and fun.
  • We see many creative laundry racks hanging out of windows.
  • Music plays, and couples dance in Fuxing Park in the afternoons. Two local men taught our girls a few new steps.
  • We were aware of several weddings. The fashionable dress appears to be red for the bride and a modern suit for the groom.
  • Electric scooters seem more popular than cars. In general, they don’t seem to follow the same traffic rules. Alongside the bicycles, the scooters typically go straight through red traffic lights. This, coupled with the observation that cars don’t stop at pedestrian crosswalks, makes crossing the streets challenging.
  • The city is loud as cars and scooters honk a lot, music blasts from the modern stores and people on the street talk loudly.
  • The less fancy stores are very crowded, especially the food/snack stores.
  • Begging seems to be a way of life for many. We have been followed, grabbed, and loudly asked for money.
Brightly dressed youth crossing a bridge
Road signs in Mandarin
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Laundry racks handing from apartment windows in China
Couples dance in Fuxing Park in Shanghai, China
Our girls dancing in Fuxing Park
Two men discussing their Shanghai impressions
Meeting and talking to locals is the best way to understand a culture.
housing complex and its courtyard in Shanghai China
Standing out on the street, I am looking into a housing complex and its courtyard.

World’s fastest train

Maglev Train
The Maglev train

The Shanghai Maglev, or bullet train, runs from the Pudong International Airport in Shanghai to the outskirts of town. 

Often called “Transrapid”, it’s the world’s fastest commercial train. The name Maglev is short for magnetic levitation, as the train lifts (slightly) from the tracks as it travels at high speed. We reached speeds of 431 km/h.

We also took a bullet train on a day trip to Suzhou, a city well known for it’s gardens.

Finding a guide in Shanghai

Throughout China (and much of the world), we have successfully used private guides from Tours by Locals, and in Shanghai, we used and recommend Sunny C.

Excellent guides, the opportunity to email with the specific guide prior to travel and scheduling flexibility are the three primary advantages. As we pointed out many times above, our fabulous guide is the reason things went so well for us in Shanghai.

Sunny got to know our likes and dislikes quickly and adapted our tour to meet our needs. Plus she was super flexible when we wanted to make last-minute changes in our itinerary.

In general, when choosing your guide, our top recommendations are to check their language ability, read the tour options to see if they do the kinds of things you like, read the specific guide’s reviews, and then make contact before you hire them.

However, in the case of Shanghai, we are comfortable recommending Sunny C.  Read about and reserve your tour with Sunny here or check out other Tours by Locals guides.

Where to stay in Shanghai

We stayed at the historic Astor House Hotel, which sadly sold and is being converted to office space. We were impressed by the fact that in 1922 Albert Einstein stayed in room 304.

On our next visit to Shanghai, we plan to stay at the highly-rated iconic Fairmont Peace Hotel. Once the favourite with local elite and foreign celebrities, Charlie Chaplin stayed here. Centrally located, the hotel overlooks The Bund and Huangpu River. Reserve your room at the Fairmont Peace Hotel

Book your China trip: Logistical tips

Book your flights: Use Expedia, our favourite flight search engine. They search worldwide and find the best and cheapest options.

Book your accommodation: We use Booking.com as they consistently return the best rates and their reviews are from actual guests. For self-contained lodging, use VRBO.

Reserve your rental car: Use RentalCars.com to find the best deals and dealer ratings. With no hidden costs and outstanding customer service, we have successfully rented from them worldwide.

Travel Insurance: we start at InsureMyTrip as they are the best option to compare plans and find the right coverage for you.

Private Tours: We are big fans of ToursByLocals and used their private guides in every city we visited in China. All were excellent.

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The night skyline is one of our first Shanghai impressions

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Other places in China that we visited:

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One Day Xian Itinerary: Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda

Panda at the research center on our Chengdu itinerary

Chengdu Itinerary: See Pandas, Opera, Hot Pot, Giant Buddha

We walked on the Mutianyu section of Great Wall of China during our 5 days in Beijing

How to Spend 5 Days in Beijing: Where to go – What to see

Bridge in Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou, China on a Summer day

Exploring Gardens and Observing Everyday Life in Suzhou China

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About Rhonda Albom

Capturing the essence of travel through photography, Rhonda Albom is the primary author and photographer at Albom Adventures. She is an American expat based in New Zealand. She travels the world with her husband.

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  1. Michele {Malaysian Meanders}

    April 2, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    It’s the old Shanghai in your photos that speaks to me the most, especially in that second photo with the skyscrapers in the background. That other one with all the clothes hanging out to dry is another one that appeals to me.

    Reply
  2. Paula Mcinerney

    March 30, 2017 at 6:49 pm

    Shanghai is indeed a juxtaposition. Love the French Quarter photograph.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 31, 2017 at 11:07 pm

      The French Quarter was a peaceful break from some of the more crowded areas of the city.

      Reply
  3. indah nuria savitri

    March 30, 2017 at 4:19 am

    An interesting city indeed! I have been wanting to come and visit but haven’t really got a chance..hopefully soon 🙂

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 30, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      I am not sure what type of visa you need, but for us in New Zealand, China takes a bit of planning.

      Reply
  4. Elisa

    March 29, 2017 at 4:17 am

    I have not been to Shanghai (apart from the airport) but I definitely like this mix of traditional and modern architecture! Actually it demonstrates a sensibility for their past. Cool pictures by the way!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 29, 2017 at 7:29 am

      Shanghai is an interesting city, and they mixed the architecture styles and lifestyles so gracefully.

      Reply
  5. eileen g

    March 29, 2017 at 1:46 am

    That’s an interesting fact about the Jewish refugees. It’s nice when people surprise you in a good way. I had no idea. I do think no one mixes traditional and modern like Chinese cities do. I think it’s interesting. I think in the west we feel like we can preserve the past or move toward the future but doing the former will hold back the latter. The Chinese seem to have no problem being traditional and modern at the same time.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 29, 2017 at 7:25 am

      Interesting observation. Here in New Zealand, old is 150 years. Even the native Maori have only been here 1000 years.

      Reply
  6. Jackie

    March 28, 2017 at 5:33 am

    We loved Shanghai as well and hit all the same spots!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 28, 2017 at 6:32 pm

      It’s an easy city to love.

      Reply
  7. Trekking with Becky

    March 27, 2017 at 7:57 am

    I wish I could have seen the Bund with my own eyes at night. What a great shot!

    However, the second shot is my favourite with the old and modern in one frame like that. WOW! 😀

    The Jewish Refugee Museum doors are stunning! I didn’t know that China helped save European Jews.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 27, 2017 at 11:39 am

      Honestly, I was impressed and surprised to learn how much the Chinese helped the Jews in WWII.

      Reply
  8. David @Travelsewhere

    March 27, 2017 at 4:59 am

    Great snaps Rhonda, it really feels like you’re sharing a glimpse into city life in Shanghai. China is another place I’ve yet to visit, so I appreciate getting these insights and they definitely make me more eager to visit.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 27, 2017 at 11:38 am

      That was my goal, to share a glimpse of life in this densely populated city.

      Reply
  9. Bilyana | OwlOverTheWorld

    March 27, 2017 at 4:05 am

    Nice photos. I think my favorites are the second and the third one.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 27, 2017 at 11:34 am

      I think I put them in order of my favourites. So, I would agree. I was really impressed by that door.

      Reply
  10. Natasha Amar

    March 26, 2017 at 9:43 pm

    I am not much of a city person but I am intrigued by your photos of Shanghai!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 27, 2017 at 9:20 am

      That’s the beauty of travel blogs, you can see places you might not other get a chance to visit.

      Reply
  11. Sandy N Vyjay

    March 26, 2017 at 7:58 pm

    Shanghai is stunning and it is really a juxtaposition of modern and traditional ways. The streets light up like a christmas tree during the nights. Your pictures bring alive the vibrant life of Shanghai in vivid detail.

    Reply
  12. Donna Janke

    March 26, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    Singapore looks so interesting and lively. I love these photos.

    Reply
  13. Lydia C. Lee

    March 26, 2017 at 9:28 am

    I love these pictures, especially the the old houses looking onto the skyscrapers. I love how cities evolve.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 26, 2017 at 9:53 am

      We living in an area about to get our first tall building (5-stories) and from this side of the fence, I prefer things to stay the same.

      Reply
  14. Anda

    March 26, 2017 at 8:52 am

    Interesting idea, Rhonda: the juxtaposition of old traditional architecture and the new one gives me a good perspective of what Shanghai may look like. I’m going to have my first ‘taste’ of China in October when we’ll take a cruise on the Yangtze River.

    Reply
  15. [email protected]

    March 26, 2017 at 5:21 am

    Amazing photos. Love how you captured the Chinese traditional architecture. Nowadays China is associated with huge modern skyscrapers we rarely get to see the traditional structures.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 26, 2017 at 9:50 am

      I always seek out the traditional.

      Reply
  16. Jim ~ Reflections Enroute

    March 26, 2017 at 3:43 am

    Corinne was stuck overnight once in Shanghai, but other than that we haven’t been. It is definitely on our travel radar. Thanks for the inspiration Rhonda! #wkendtravelinspiration

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 26, 2017 at 9:48 am

      Too bad she didn’t have enough time to enjoy the city.

      Reply
  17. Jill

    March 26, 2017 at 2:14 am

    Rhonda, I love these photos! Stunning! I’ve not been to Shanghai so on planning our trip to Seoul this year I was trying for a layover so we could go – but it didn’t work out. Definitely gonna get there someday!

    Reply
  18. Paul F. Pietrangelo

    March 26, 2017 at 2:12 am

    My friend Al and his wife Meilin, she’s from China who told us many thing about her homeland. Al once worked in China and they used to go back visit and relatives, Meilin’s not Al’s. Ha,ha,ha. They slowed us many photos and many of the pictures showed the downtown. I remember one escalator that went from the street down to the depth to the bottom. It was down and down and down but Meilin also showed he beautiful of the place. That one photo about Yu Yuan Garden and Bazaar, small group. I would want to see what a large one would be like.
    Rhonda, have a beautiful Saturday my friend. See ya.

    Cruisin Paul

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 26, 2017 at 9:47 am

      LOL – not me for a bigger crowd, that was enough people for me. Your mention of an escalator reminded me of one we took to see what was down there, and it turned out to be a shopping mall, but more of a market-style mall where there were tables and booths selling things. However, I think it was in Chengdu, but I am not sure.

      Reply
      • Paul F. Pietrangelo

        March 27, 2017 at 4:52 am

        It was in Chengdu. I just couldn’t remember the name. I would have called Meilin but at the moment they are in Vancouver, BC visiting Al’s mother who is 95 years old. See ya.

        Cruisin Paul

        Reply
        • Rhonda Albom

          March 27, 2017 at 11:35 am

          Funny that we both found the same random place in such a big country.

          Reply
  19. Marcus and Mellissa

    March 26, 2017 at 1:01 am

    Some great pictures, they really give you a taste of the city. Love the sign, we’d probably go with the right or maybe the left.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 26, 2017 at 9:44 am

      To share a taste of the city was my goal.

      Reply
  20. Indrani

    March 26, 2017 at 12:17 am

    Shanghai is indeed so beautiful. I have never been there, but I would love to.
    I have never seen a door like that before, such intricate design on it.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 26, 2017 at 9:44 am

      That door was pretty impressive.

      Reply
  21. ankita

    March 25, 2017 at 11:04 pm

    Fabulous pictures! I have never been to China but I would love to visit someday 🙂

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 26, 2017 at 9:43 am

      China is so diverse. Shanghai, even with its cultural mix, is still quite different from most of the other cities we visited.

      Reply
  22. Alouise

    March 25, 2017 at 10:27 pm

    Shanghai looks fascinating. That photo of the street signs made me giggle. I haven’t been to Shanghai yet, but I’m sure I’d get hopelessly lost when I go there too.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 26, 2017 at 9:42 am

      What surprised me the most about that sign is how many names pointed in each direction. Even if I could read it, I don’t know if it would have helped.

      Reply
  23. Anne

    March 25, 2017 at 10:19 pm

    This place looks fab. I had the impression that all the old, cultural stuff would have disappeared under the skyscrapers but thankfully that isn’t the case. Need to go

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 26, 2017 at 9:41 am

      The old culture is alive and well. You just have to look for it.

      Reply
  24. Kavey at Kavey Eats

    March 25, 2017 at 10:11 pm

    You are after my own heart – I love to see places that successfully allow both the new and the old, the modern and the traditional, to sit side by side like this. I have not yet been to mainland China (but recently visited Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) and I am even more keen to visit after seeing your photos of Shanghai.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 26, 2017 at 9:41 am

      We are the opposite, I am still waiting to get to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.

      Reply
  25. Anisa

    March 25, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    I love the mix of modern and ancient in Shanghai (and other places). I also really liked that there were some building in Shanghai that had a European style.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 26, 2017 at 9:39 am

      Shanghai was a huge mix of architecture, and a great place to be a photographer.

      Reply
  26. Pat --Mille Fiori Favoriti

    March 25, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    Rhonda, your first photo of Shanghai at night is mesmerizing! It looks like you had wonderful clear skies there–so often photos are not as clear due to China’s smog. Your girls looked like they had a fabulous time–what a wonderful adventure for them! I enjoyed looking at all your photos.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 26, 2017 at 9:30 am

      That first photo is why I travel with a tripod. Also, we do get lucky with weather sometimes, but most of my daytime photos clearly show the smog. We love family travel, all of us enjoy it.

      Reply
  27. Kathy Marris

    March 25, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    Oh my yes! I love that you have combined old with new in these photos. It does look like an interesting city, but China isn’t on my bucket list at the moment. 🙂

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 26, 2017 at 9:28 am

      That’s okay, you can armchair travel there with me. 🙂

      Reply
  28. budget jan

    March 25, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    I do love these photos Rhonda. I read a travel memoir called “no chopsticks required” about an Aussie family who went to live in Shanghai which was a good read. Have you seen the bull like this one in NYC?

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 26, 2017 at 9:27 am

      Aussie to Shanghai sounds like a much bigger transition than our move to New Zealand. As for the bull, yes I have seen the one in New York, and it was the first thing I thought of when I saw the one in Shanghai.

      Reply
  29. Lexa Cain

    March 25, 2017 at 11:57 am

    I never knew that about the bullet train. I thought the fastest one was in Japan, and I had no idea how fast Shanghai’s was. I just adore all the buildings with pagoda corners! Your shots look wonderful! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 25, 2017 at 12:02 pm

      I had to look it up before I republished this one, and yes, the Maglev in Shanghai is still the fastest train the world. I love the detail of the old buildings.

      Reply
  30. tracy collins

    March 25, 2017 at 11:15 am

    Really loved these photographs. I have seen a lot of the Shanghai skyline at night but never any from the city in the day! Looks really interesting – we are hoping to take a train trip around China (on the list which grows ever longer with every passing week) and love the idea of the train from the airport! (Did it feel really fast? Did anyone get motion sickness my train geek husband is asking!?)

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 25, 2017 at 11:59 am

      Yes, it felt fast, but not as fast as it was – until you look out the window and watch the world zip by. There is an LED display of the speed. Time of day matters. Apparently, the train travels slower in rush hour. LOL – their slower is still 350 km. I could feel the movement, and it shows in my photos (https://www.albomadventures.com/shanghai-china/). As for motion sickness, I would imagine it to be the same as any commuter train.

      Reply
  31. Sandee

    March 25, 2017 at 8:44 am

    Great shots as always.

    I don’t like being in a big city. I’ll go, but I’m ready to leave pretty quickly. Too many people. I like the wide open spaces.

    I would go for the traditional.

    Have a fabulous day. ☺

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 25, 2017 at 11:55 am

      If you don’t like crowded big cities, I think you would have a difficult time here. It is quite densely populated. It was difficult to get away from other people.

      Reply
  32. jo

    March 25, 2017 at 8:41 am

    Those photos are fantastic. I can only imagine the process of transferring 40,000 photos!
    I love the juxtaposition between the old and new Shanghai. Also I never knew that there was a French or Jewish quarter. Pinned for a visit to China. Thanks for hosting #Wkendtravelinspiration

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 25, 2017 at 11:53 am

      Actually, the process isn’t that bad, it happens overnight. It was the reviewing, checking tags, and labels that took a long time. However, I love Lightroom. I should have moved years ago. As for Shanghai, it was filled with surprises.

      Reply
  33. Tomas

    March 25, 2017 at 7:39 am

    Realy great pics 🙂 I have to go to Shanghai…

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 25, 2017 at 7:51 am

      Getting a visa is a bit of project, so be sure to visit more cities as China is fascinating and diverse.

      Reply
  34. Ruth

    March 25, 2017 at 6:03 am

    Shanghai is the only city I have visited in China and I would love to go back (I went by myself, next time I want to go with my husband). The city is something else. I have never seen so many people in my life. But, like you mentioned, I love every minute of it. #TPThursday

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 25, 2017 at 7:48 am

      For some reason, Beijing felt more crowded to us, although I am pretty sure there are both more people and a higher population density in Shanghai.

      Reply
  35. Christine Keane

    March 25, 2017 at 5:08 am

    Lovely photographs of Shanghai! Such a vibrant city with the mix of old and new!

    Reply
  36. Alex J. Cavanaugh

    March 25, 2017 at 1:24 am

    Old and new are both very colorful. And that goes for the people as well as the buildings.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 25, 2017 at 7:46 am

      Agreed, making it a great photo location.

      Reply
  37. Hilary Melton-Butcher

    March 24, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    Hi Rhonda – stunning photos and a place I’d love to visit. My god daughter was there recently – Beijing, but got to visit and tour a bit – she loved it … she’s now in Japan … her boyfriend’s choice …

    Cheers Hilary

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 25, 2017 at 7:46 am

      We were also in Beijing. They are quite different cities. Shanghai is faster growing and has a more modern feel to it.

      Reply
  38. Lolo

    March 24, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    Shanghi definitely looks interesting and I would love to go one day! I love the mixture of historic buildings and the modern ones off in the distance! #wkendtravelinspiration

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 25, 2017 at 7:45 am

      I look for views like that when I am out with my camera.

      Reply
  39. Photo(Geo)grapher

    March 24, 2017 at 6:38 pm

    Lovely selection of photos. Great post!

    Reply
  40. Mary {The World Is A Book}

    March 24, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    Wow! What a beautiful collection of Shanghai photos.I’ve only usually seen the skyscrapers and the city views so it’s great to see some other attractions. I can’t believe that line! Love that pagoda and the French Quarter.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 25, 2017 at 7:43 am

      We like to get out of the tourist area of a city and get a different view.

      Reply
  41. Lyn aka The Travelling Lindfields

    March 24, 2017 at 5:54 pm

    Can you believe that we lived in Hong Kong for four years and never once went to China? To be fair, it was a lot more difficult in those days.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      March 25, 2017 at 7:43 am

      LOL – actually I think it is quite normal. It takes planning to go far, but close destinations can always be visited tomorrow.

      Reply
  42. Julie

    April 11, 2012 at 4:15 am

    That must be such a great place! I’ve never been in China but I wih I ever had the chance to get there…

    Reply
  43. Lynne

    April 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Yes, and KFC and Subway and Dominos. They’re all there. Did you see the men painting Chinese symbols on the pavement with brooms or large brushes and water?

    Reply
  44. Joan

    April 10, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Beautiful Images

    Reply
  45. sunny

    April 9, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    Great photos! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed Fuxing park !
    wish you great trips in following days and hope to hear more news from you!

    Take care and all the best,
    Sunny

    Reply
    • Rhonda

      April 15, 2012 at 5:43 am

      How could we not enjoy the day with you as our tour guide!

      Readers: Sunny is a great guide if you are ever in Shanghai 🙂

      Reply
  46. Steve

    April 9, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    Love the photos, trust there to be a Pizza Hut lol 🙂

    Reply

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