Monthly Archives: April 2014

April 30, 2014 · 5:35 am

Shanghai — Part 2

Nanking Road Shanghai

The Nanking Road shopping area is far from cheap. Remember that trip to the Beijing Jade Factory and Store? You certainly won’t beat those prices here in Shanghai.

Nanking Road Shanghai

There are some exquisite jade stores in this area, and some examples of jade for sale will be among the highest quality you’ll find anywhere. The problem is that you’ll easily spend three, four, five time or more than you would have for similar quality in Beijing at the government-owned outlet.

Nanking Road Shanghai

Still, it’s a fascinating place to visit. Click on any image below to bring up today’s slide show:

Nanking Road Shanghai

The Bund Shanghai

Nanking Road Shanghai

Pudong as seen from the Bund

Shandong Road Shanghai

Nanking Road Shanghai

The Bund Shanghai

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April 28, 2014 · 5:35 am

Shanghai — Part 1

Nanking Road Shanghai

On our fourth day in Shanghai our guide Mao “Jim” Chen finally gave us a little free time on Shanghai’s busiest shopping district — Nanking Road near The Bund.

Nanking Road Shanghai

It’s a very dynamic area with a lot of hustle and bustle. Fortunately Nanking Road West is blocked off to traffic, making it one huge shopping mall.

Nanking Road West Shanghai

Shopping is not the only draw to this area however. Approaching the Huangpu River puts you in The Bund.

The Bund Shanghai

In The Bund you’ll also find a statue dedicated to the first mayor of Shanghai — General Chen Yi.

General Chen Yi — 1st Mayor of Shanghai

The Bund also gives you a fantastic across-the-river view of the Pudong area.

Pudong as seen from the Bund

We’ll continue our tour of this and other areas of Shanghai on Wednesday and Friday. Until then click on any of the images below to bring up today’s slide show:

Nanking Road Shanghai

The Bund Shanghai

Nanking Road Shanghai

The Bund Shanghai

Nanking Road Shanghai

Shanghai Architecture

Nanking Road Shanghai

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April 25, 2014 · 5:35 am

Fun Photo Friday — Museum Week

Today I present my favorite images from both the Shanghai Museum and the Shanghai History Museum. Included are those two images I promised on Monday of some beautifully crafted and detailed dioramas. Click on any image to bring up today’s slide show.