Shanghai’s sheer scale and architectural contrast simply astounds. With its 24 million inhabitants and its high-rise skyline, it makes New York City look like a cute little suburb. It’s also… [Continue Reading]
Category: China
Zhou Zhuang, China ~ Shanghai’s Weekend Water Getaway
It could be debated as to whether Su Zhou or Zhou Zhuang holds the title of the Venice of the East, but both could certainly qualify. Each have canals, bridges,… [Continue Reading]
SuZhou, China ~ The Venice of the East
As is typical of any trip I take to a big city, I like to get out of the city and take in the countryside. After doing some research I… [Continue Reading]
Shanghai, China ~ Temple of Peace and Tranquility
Wherever I travel in the world, one of my hobbies is to visit places of worship. I like to go inside and get a sense of the “lightness or darkness”… [Continue Reading]
Shanghai, China ~ The Garden of Happiness
Chinese gardens are not your typical community park. You know, a space carved out in a city that has a green space with trails and maybe a playground, a sport… [Continue Reading]
Shanghai, China ~ The Bund, Day & Night
There are many things to do and see in Shanghai and I’ll be sharing some of my favorites, but the most famous of all the sites is The Bund. The… [Continue Reading]
Shanghai, China ~ The Pearl of the Orient
My first trip to Shanghai was several years ago for business and I’ll admit, I was nervous. It was my first trip into a country with a character based language… [Continue Reading]