3 Days in Shanghai

2012 3 4 – 7 <2>

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Located in the eastern end of the affluent Yangtze River Delta, Shanghai is the largest city by population in China. Shanghai is famous for her unique Haipai, or Shanghai School, culture. Being the cultural and economic centre of East Asia for the first half of the twentieth century, she is one of the most important locales in modern Chinese history.

Flying had not been to Shanghai at all, even though he toured all around the Jiangsu-Zhejiang region at as early as primary school days. As expected so, the first image Shanghai showcased to Flying was indeed a memorable one after all!

Flying stayed in a suburb in Pudong during the three-day trip. Upon arrival, a good friend brought me straight to this local branch of a famous restaurant, which has a history of over 130 years, for a sumptuous late lunch.

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The tranquil Chuanyang Canal at Shangnan Road, Pudong, Shanghai
The Expo-theme interior decoration of Yaohua Road Metro Station
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Changli Road and San’gang Li are known as “East Nanjing Road and Xintiandi of Pudong,” respectively, for their vivid night life
The China Pavilion, a.k.a. the Oriental Crown, one of the permanent structures to remain in the Expo Park after a successful Expo 2010
Although largely overshadowed by the imposing China Pavilion next door, the delicate artworks and the unique pagoda structure of the Nepal Pavilion still stood on their own—a pity that all these are going away soon...
The Saudi Arabia Pavilion, dubbed the Moon Boat by affectionate locals, is another star piece to remain permanently in the Expo Park
The UFO-shape Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center also remains in Expo Park and is now an indoor arena known as Mercedes-Benz Arena

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A breath-taking boat-shape glass pavilion in the Mercedes-Benz Arena

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A glimpse of the skyscrapers in the bustling Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone—it was raining and the sky was so hazy that the tips of the Jin Mao Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Center, and the Oriental Pearl Tower were no longer in visible...

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The 13-metre-tall Terra Natura by Wu Ching-ju in the middle of Lujiazui Central Greenland (in the background, there is the Jin Mao Tower)

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Apple Stores in Shanghai—three of three: Pudong Outlet

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The glamorous Oriental Radio & TV Tower at night

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Twenty fruitful years of changes in Lujiazui
‘Giraffes’ near No. 1 Yaohan NextAge at New Shanghai Shopping Center
Away from the hustle and bustle of the Bund—a view from the riverfront promenade across the Huangpu River

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“Please flush away”

(from Vienna International Hotel Shanghai World Expo Garden Branch)

3 Days in Shanghai

2012 3 4 – 7 <2>

Downtown Shanghai

Pudong, Shanghai

上海市区

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