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Shanghai was my introduction to China and I found it truly fascinating. It was so different from what I had ever experienced in Europe, America, Africa or even Central Asia. Shanghai is a city of contrasts. You can walk through old streets of Shanghai where people live like they did decates ago. Yet, within minutes you can find yourself in fancy neighbourhoods where people live in luxurious apartments and eat in beautiful restaurants. This huge contrast is seen everywhere. While most of the people still ride their old bicycles, you can often see fancy cars like Audi A8 or whatever other fancy car marks. Shanghai definitely exceeded my expectations and now on I'd recommend it to anyone traveling that way.
Oh, and I must make it clear that those fish on the picture CAN'T be found in Huangpo River ;) One of the things that you find in Shanghai is that the air is awfully polluted and the water in the river simply disgusting. If you want to see fish in clean water, you better head to the Shanghai Aquarium!
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I love taking pictures of people while traveling. I am glad that in China it was easy and most of the people agreed to be photographed. Check our more of my people pictures in the travelogue "Chinese"!
Two happy Chinese boys :)
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- Pros:Exciting, changing, loads to see
- Cons:Polluted, can be rainy
- In a nutshell:Fantastic experience - will recommend Shanghai to everyone!
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Nanjing Road is fascinating during the day and night. It's the place that everyone seems to like because it's always... more travel advice
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium 2
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I happened to visit the aquarium in the afternoon when the feeding took place at 15:30. It's quite fascinating to see... more travel advice
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Written Jul 2, 2005
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Chinese
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Written Jul 2, 2005
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Comments (23)
Nice page!
Hi Travelchili, where exactly are those streets?
You sure have a way with pictures!!! Fantastic pictures of the children and nice to know about the Maglev info. Thanks for sharing on VT!!! And now that I have been to Shanghai, I know what you are talking about!!!
I have been to Shanghai twice this year...it is a fascinating place. I will probably go back again this year.
Hi Ande, good, I'm allways glad to hear my cards arrived. Also this time I dropped them off at the concierge together with some money, but it worked. XO, Peter
Great page, Ande! Never been to China but I think it would be fascinating. Really like your picture of those beautiful kites.
Beautiful page and tips about Shanghai!!! :-)
Your pictures are so much fun to look at !!.. .Thanks for sharing your visual perspectives!! This is why I'm hooked on VT ...
Thanx for appetizing virtual tour. Local life must be very interesting. Cheers !
Great experience in Shanghai .. I would like a ride in the Maglev train. And what sells at the caligraphy stands? Cause you don't need it with your handwriting :)