I went to Shanghai recently.....here are some pictures.....:D

The Pudong area

http://img293.echo.cx/img293/9444/pic0216917jb.jpg

Nanjing Road

http://img293.echo.cx/img293/4290/pic0216217jh.jpg

http://img296.echo.cx/img296/9198/pic0216514ka.jpg

Street scenes

Westin (or the 'pineapple'....:lol::jk: )
http://img59.echo.cx/img59/2539/pic0216619ue.jpg

Bicycles
http://img59.echo.cx/img59/3029/pic0216711su.jpg

Police
http://img59.echo.cx/img59/3200/pic0217518eg.jpg

More coming up.......:D

:lol: you never fail to take at least one picture of the police...

Nice skyline and streetscape... looks modern... however, does the nostalgic Shanghai feel exist still?

:lol: you never fail to take at least one picture of the police...

Nice skyline and streetscape... looks modern... however, does the nostalgic Shanghai feel exist still?

Haha....the police is for Huaiwei actually.....:lol:

nostalgic Shanghai?? Emm.....in some places.......mostly modern now.....:yes:

I see... you spoke only in putonghua in Shanghai? Any food pics? Post pics of their transport modes too. :)

I see... you spoke only in putonghua in Shanghai? Any food pics? Post pics of their transport modes too. :)

Yes....I spoke putonghua mostly......:)

Those pictures will come up soon......in the meanwhile, here's pearl tower....:D

http://img183.echo.cx/img183/822/pearltower15dk.jpg

not bad... you didn't use tripod?

not bad... you didn't use tripod?

nope.....:)

nope.....:)

so a little bit blurry, but not bad :)

what camera did you use to take those pictures? and RafflesCity too, if you see this. I think they are good quality cameras.

what camera did you use to take those pictures? and RafflesCity too, if you see this. I think they are good quality cameras.

Praktica Luxmedia 4008.....:)

Maglev coming into the station....:)
http://img100.echo.cx/img100/2872/pic0250614nx.jpg

The station and the excited people taking pictures of the train(I'm one of them).....:D
http://img100.echo.cx/img100/3411/pic0250710sb.jpg

Security
http://img294.echo.cx/img294/7246/pic0250915wi.jpg

At 431km/h
http://img294.echo.cx/img294/5982/pic0251214ur.jpg

How does it look like at 431km/h??
http://img294.echo.cx/img294/2400/pic0251411ss.jpg

The airport....:yes:

http://img292.echo.cx/img292/6174/pic0251813fm.jpg

http://img254.echo.cx/img254/117/pic0251914yu.jpg

The Maglev is not a popular mode of transportation is it? Why?

From Babystan03's great photoshots, Shanghai looks very modern out of my previous impression.

In september,I will have a chance of short-stay in Shanghai (haha, only three hours) by transfering airplane from local airport to Hongqiao international. Probably, I will take Maglev to feel the speed of over 400 km/h. Excited indeed.

^
Thanks.....enjoy your stay there....:D

a closer look at Jin Mao......:yes:

http://img285.echo.cx/img285/3159/pic0217318hx.jpg

On the 88th floor of Jin Mao......:eek:
http://img285.echo.cx/img285/4762/pic0245012id.jpg

The interior of Jin Mao observation deck...:yes:

http://img109.echo.cx/img109/6073/pic0248915wg.jpg

http://img109.echo.cx/img109/9797/pic0247615qj.jpg

http://img109.echo.cx/img109/79/pic0249213qe.jpg

Here's the view from Jin Mao......:D

http://img112.echo.cx/img112/646/jinmaopano112kw.jpg

Great photos, never saw inside of Jinmao

天啊... 叹为观止的城市景观... babystan 老师，对不对啊？:colgate:

天啊... 叹为观止的城市景观... babystan 老师，对不对啊？:colgate:

这只是其中之一，好戏还在后头....:yes:

more and more wonderful....

啧啧~~~
http://pop.pcpop.com/community/popface2/289.GIF

The Maglev is not a popular mode of transportation is it? Why?

Not sure whether it's popular or not......but not very convenient actually (because you have to switch to the metro which can get very crowded in peak hours) compare to taking a cab into the city.......:yes:

But it's cheaper than taking a cab (cost about 44 rmb(metro + maglev)from the city compare to 150 rmb(cab) ).....:yes:

Looking towards the left.......:yes:

http://img279.echo.cx/img279/9153/jinmaopano219it.jpg

Leftwards again......:yes:

http://img279.echo.cx/img279/52/jinmaopano314bf.jpg

I see... you spoke only in putonghua in Shanghai?

It is almost impossible to get anywhere or get things done in Shanghai (staff at hotel do speak English though) or China if you dont speak Mandarin. I was forced to speak Mandarin on a daily basis there...although my accent was a bit strange..I managed to get by :D

I also heard a different dialect which I assume was Shanghainese

what camera did you use to take those pictures? and RafflesCity too, if you see this. I think they are good quality cameras.

Nikon Coolpix 3100 :)

It is almost impossible to get anywhere or get things done in Shanghai (staff at hotel do speak English though) or China if you dont speak Mandarin. I was forced to speak Mandarin on a daily basis there...although my accent was a bit strange..I managed to get by :D

I also heard a different dialect which I assume was Shanghainese

Haha....there was this incident where i started speaking English to the hotel staff.....then she thought I didn't know mandarin......so she was like talking to her colleague (wah this guy from USA one ah??)......then i told her in mandarin, I 'm from Singapore.......she was so embarassed......:lol:

Two more panos from Jin Mao to complete the view......:yes:

http://img161.echo.cx/img161/185/jinmaopano416sy.jpg

http://img161.echo.cx/img161/8325/jinmaopano516bc.jpg

So where's your next destination? I left Shanghai yesterday, and I'm in Xian right now. Leaving for Urumqi in a couple of days.

So where's your next destination? I left Shanghai yesterday, and I'm in Xian right now. Leaving for Urumqi in a couple of days.

Next destination?? haha.....maybe next time.....:)

Haha....there was this incident where i started speaking English to the hotel staff.....then she thought I didn't know mandarin......so she was like talking to her colleague (wah this guy from USA one ah??)......then i told her in mandarin, I 'm from Singapore.......she was so embarassed......:lol:

LOL

I had similar incident

I was speaking English to my friend on the streets, and some old ah-peks turned and stared at me like I was from a different planet! I guess they were not used to seeing a Chinese speaking in English. Nevertheless I made an effort to speak in Mandarin where possible..and most of the locals were nice enough to help me when I got stuck :lol:

LOL

I had similar incident

I was speaking English to my friend on the streets, and some old ah-peks turned and stared at me like I was from a different planet! I guess they were not used to seeing a Chinese speaking in English. Nevertheless I made an effort to speak in Mandarin where possible..and most of the locals were nice enough to help me when I got stuck :lol:

Haha.....:lol: Though I think it can be quite interesting sometimes....:yes:

of course..its a different experience..of course one way to not attract attention is to just keep quiet and not dress like a tourist ^^

of course..its a different experience..of course one way to not attract attention is to just keep quiet and not dress like a tourist ^^

Haha.....actually for me, this is not a problem since I look quite "China"....:lol:

yup :cool:

btw I think theyre going to build the giant Ferris wheel on that spot opposite the river in your last pano..saw it at the model.

Some close ups:

HSBC
http://img110.echo.cx/img110/396/pic0247511zx.jpg

Pearl Tower
http://img261.echo.cx/img261/795/pic0248012tz.jpg

The Jin Mao building model
http://img116.echo.cx/img116/9606/pic0249718ea.jpg

One of the world highest job?? :eek:
http://img116.echo.cx/img116/2338/pic0249410bm.jpg

I shall end my Jin Mao tour with this....:eek:

http://img283.echo.cx/img283/2351/pic0250115gh.jpg

The atrium
http://img283.echo.cx/img283/1673/pic0250215pg.jpg

The lobby
http://img283.echo.cx/img283/5040/pic0256412cp.jpg

Nice tour of Jin Mao :) The atrium reminds me of Marina Mandarin.

Nice tour of Jin Mao :) The atrium reminds me of Marina Mandarin.

Yeah.....that was fun.....:D

How long does it take to complete posting pictures of your entire Shanghai trip? No food pics? :sleepy:

So where's your next destination? I left Shanghai yesterday, and I'm in Xian right now. Leaving for Urumqi in a couple of days.
waiting for your pics.

How long does it take to complete posting pictures of your entire Shanghai trip? No food pics? :sleepy:

Not sure about that......anyway here some food i had at the food court at the basement of Jin Mao called 'Shanghai fried thick noodles' (上海粗炒面）.......:D

http://img278.echo.cx/img278/11/pic0250312rg.jpg

hmmm... that wakes me up a bit... haven't had my dinner. how does it taste?

hmmm... that wakes me up a bit... haven't had my dinner. how does it taste?

A bit like our "zhu2 chao3"......cept the noodles thicker and it's oilier(thats why I bought "Wulong" tea)....quite tasty and very big plate.....:eek::yes:

Wonderful pics of a dynamic city.

Thanks.

A bit like our "zhu2 chao3"......cept the noodles thicker and it's oilier(thats why I bought "Wulong" tea)....quite tasty and very big plate.....:eek::yes:

though it sounds wasteful... don't finish the whole plate if the portion is too much for you. I think is more difficult to burn it off later... :P

I need to turn in... am tired... hope you (as well as RC) would have more pics and commentary by tomorrow... it's tiring to check every single thread which you guys posted... good night... zzzzz...

It is almost impossible to get anywhere or get things done in Shanghai (staff at hotel do speak English though) or China if you dont speak Mandarin. I was forced to speak Mandarin on a daily basis there...although my accent was a bit strange..I managed to get by :D

I also heard a different dialect which I assume was Shanghainese


That is my biggest nightmare when travelling in China. I understand Mandarin but I just can't speak out :D So it is a one way thing :lol:

Aiyah.......I regret for not telling you guys earlier that I planned to go Shanghai......at least can meetup with Stan or yourself if I we're to be on a free and easy package. The reason why I joined the tour is because of the language barrier :(

Thank goodness I have no problem in HK although I can't read Chinese hehehe :D

The Maglev is not a popular mode of transportation is it? Why?
What makes you think it's not popular?

Well, it's only an express line connecting Shanghai's subway system to the airport, I don't know how "popular" it could get :)

In any case, for most people it's actually cheaper to take the maglev than to take the taxi. A taxi ride from Pudong airport to my uncle's office in Pudong costs about 80+ yuan while the maglev train costs 75 yuan the last time I took it plus whatever the cost of taking the subway for two stations. Of course, the maglev is also many many times faster than taxi. :)

I've heard that the Maglev does not carry a lot of people and judging by the photos, I would think that's right. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

I also thought the Maglev was expensive... well i guess you proved me wrong.

Anyways... great pics of Shanghai. Truly a world-class city.

lol...the pineapple...that's a good way to look at that building...

glad to see big progress in the shangri-la hotel extension and bank of shanghai hq construction projects.

though it sounds wasteful... don't finish the whole plate if the portion is too much for you. I think is more difficult to burn it off later... :P

I need to turn in... am tired... hope you (as well as RC) would have more pics and commentary by tomorrow... it's tiring to check every single thread which you guys posted... good night... zzzzz...

Haha....actually it's also tiring looking through the many pictures I have.....:yes:

Anyway, I'm glad I finished the whole plate because I need lots of energy to walk.......:yes:

Let's continue.......this is people's square area......:yes:

http://img215.echo.cx/img215/4421/shanghaipano1111fe.jpg

http://img215.echo.cx/img215/2997/shanghaipano1214iq.jpg

wow,amazing pic

^
Thanks....the pano was taken from the cafe of the Shanghai Municipal Planning Exhibition Centre......here are some pictures on the exhibits.....:yes:

http://img245.echo.cx/img245/7596/pic0239514ds.jpg

http://img245.echo.cx/img245/8751/pic0239614zm.jpg

http://img245.echo.cx/img245/5819/pic0241614mv.jpg

I think I saw that model in Nicholasliha's pics too. :) So dense...

I love your pics.

I think I saw that model in Nicholasliha's pics too. :) So dense...

I see.....:)

Here are some close-ups of Pudong skyline(models)......:yes:

http://img159.echo.cx/img159/9738/pic0239716wp.jpg

http://img159.echo.cx/img159/7302/pic0240010gj.jpg

I love your pics.

Thanks....:D

Taking a break in the cafe(on the top floor) at the urban exhibition centre
http://img160.echo.cx/img160/8980/pic0243512nh.jpg

Looking at Shanghai from the cafe....:yes:

Colourful cabs and the lunch crowd
http://img160.echo.cx/img160/5593/pic0243615rd.jpg

The bus in shanghai
http://img160.echo.cx/img160/3720/pic0243915bj.jpg

ahh the food court at Jin Mao basement :yes:

I ate there after my trip to the observation deck..but unlike other food courts, had to pay for the receipt first then place my order...your meal looks more appetising than mine though :eat:

That is my biggest nightmare when travelling in China. I understand Mandarin but I just can't speak out :D So it is a one way thing :lol:

Aiyah.......I regret for not telling you guys earlier that I planned to go Shanghai......at least can meetup with Stan or yourself if I we're to be on a free and easy package. The reason why I joined the tour is because of the language barrier :(

Thank goodness I have no problem in HK although I can't read Chinese hehehe :D

actually, you can get by with just basic Mandarin. Like buying tickets, asking for directions, and ordering food..it isnt too difficult.

Also, I noticed many people in Shanghai are tourists from other parts of China, so they do speak Mandarin with different accents, so your 'Malaysian' accent wouldnt be the only odd one out :D

ahh the food court at Jin Mao basement :yes:

I ate there after my trip to the observation deck..but unlike other food courts, had to pay for the receipt first then place my order...your meal looks more appetising than mine though :eat:

Yeah......different payment system......:yes:

What did u eat?? (Don't tell me chicken rice....:eek::jk: )

Yeah......different payment system......:yes:

What did u eat?? (Don't tell me chicken rice....:eek::jk: )

I ordered beef noodle (your favourite). It tasted nice but the beef was chopped up roughly and the noodle portions were enormous :eek:

Should have settled for the hot-pot stall instead.

Also, I saw no-smoking signs on every table yet the people at the next table started smoking heh

I ordered beef noodle (your favourite). It tasted nice but the beef was chopped up roughly and the noodle portions were enormous :eek:

Should have settled for the hot-pot stall instead.

Also, I saw no-smoking signs on every table yet the people at the next table started smoking heh

Haha.....not surprising.....I saw people spitting beside the no-spitting sign....:lol:

Your beef noodles sounds yummy.......got pictures?? :D

aiyah..didnt take pics of food..should have been more conscientious..but I was too tired LOL

strange..I didnt see no-spitting signs..it would be funny to take a pic of people spitting by the sign LOL

aiyah..didnt take pics of food..should have been more conscientious..but I was too tired LOL

strange..I didnt see no-spitting signs..it would be funny to take a pic of people spitting by the sign LOL

Haha....yeah....actually i also quite tired......the walking distance is far.....:bash:

Some night pictures (not very well taken because I don't have tripod with me:bash: )

Nanjing Road
http://img255.echo.cx/img255/9302/pic0236411xb.jpg

The bund
http://img255.echo.cx/img255/5169/pic0237112sk.jpg

Pudong Skyline
http://img255.echo.cx/img255/4197/pic0236819uq.jpg

Whoa....

I've heard that the Maglev does not carry a lot of people and judging by the photos, I would think that's right. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

I also thought the Maglev was expensive... well i guess you proved me wrong.

Anyways... great pics of Shanghai. Truly a world-class city.

but your premier minister and some british gouverners are very thrilled to build a Maglev line in UK after have visited Maglev in Shanghai.

Haha....yeah....actually i also quite tired......the walking distance is far.....:bash:

heh, no wonder that some people wouldnt like to have a nice long visit and enjoy fresh air, but rather stay at home bored in front of their computers all day. :)

heh, no wonder that some people wouldnt like to have a nice long visit and enjoy fresh air, but rather stay at home bored in front of their computers all day. :)

YOKOHAMA怎么样？

YOKOHAMA怎么样？

一般般...LOL

你那儿呢?

一般般...LOL

你那儿呢?

LOL。。。

你有MSN吗？

heh, no wonder that some people wouldnt like to have a nice long visit and enjoy fresh air, but rather stay at home bored in front of their computers all day. :)

Not everybody can afford the time to have nice long visit......:yes:

LOL。。。

你有MSN吗？

zjmgc@hotmailcom 不怎么常上

zjmgc@hotmailcom 不怎么常上

记上了，反正比发邮件强吧，有些话在这种FORUM不好说的。 :)
我这边是越来越热了，太阳绝对 比重庆猛，虽然没那么热。
你平常都怎么过啊。

记上了，反正比发邮件强吧，有些话在这种FORUM不好说的。 :)
我这边是越来越热了，太阳绝对 比重庆猛，虽然没那么热。
你平常都怎么过啊。

呵呵, 详谈在msn吧, 毕竟是新加坡朋友的帖子 :)

收到我的短信了吗？

Not everybody can afford the time to have nice long visit......:yes:

totally agreed :banana:

@ tiger 嗯, 回了 :cucumber:

What makes you think it's not popular?

Well, it's only an express line connecting Shanghai's subway system to the airport, I don't know how "popular" it could get :)

In any case, for most people it's actually cheaper to take the maglev than to take the taxi. A taxi ride from Pudong airport to my uncle's office in Pudong costs about 80+ yuan while the maglev train costs 75 yuan the last time I took it plus whatever the cost of taking the subway for two stations. Of course, the maglev is also many many times faster than taxi. :)

The problem with Shanghai's maglev is that it stops in the middle of nowhere. I think it should make extensions into downtown Pudong and the Remin Square, which I believe is already planned out.

The problem with Shanghai's maglev is that it stops in the middle of nowhere. I think it should make extensions into downtown Pudong and the Remin Square, which I believe is already planned out.
yes,it's too short

I think maybe the authorities should consider extending the maglev to Pudong (at least) and provide a downtown check-in terminal.......the airport is quite far actually.....:yes:

Just my 2 cents......:)

The problem with Shanghai's maglev is that it stops in the middle of nowhere. I think it should make extensions into downtown Pudong and the Remin Square, which I believe is already planned out.
Yes it is short but it connects directly to the Shanghai subway system.

Looking at Shanghai from the pearl tower......:yes:

http://img299.echo.cx/img299/896/pic0264517nr.jpg

The Bund
http://img299.echo.cx/img299/3050/pic0265012jg.jpg

Jin Mao again.....:)
http://img299.echo.cx/img299/8954/pic0266911bw.jpg

Jingan Temple (smacked right in the middle of the city, lots of shopping mall beside the temple)

http://img294.echo.cx/img294/8750/jingantemplepano18wp.jpg

Street scene

http://img145.echo.cx/img145/7715/pic0217618hp.jpg

you should post more street pics,thanks for posting

I went to this Lu xun (a famous writer of the 1954 era) garden......not a very touristy place......very local place.....:yes:

The Lu Xun Tomb
http://img91.echo.cx/img91/5346/pic0252317yb.jpg

http://img91.echo.cx/img91/9167/pic0252216sh.jpg

Old Folks practising their dance steps
http://img91.echo.cx/img91/9209/pic0252615gb.jpg

This is interesting.....The man is writing calligraphy on the floor......:yes:
http://img91.echo.cx/img91/2070/pic0252714ll.jpg

Practising calligraphy using water :)

I'll have a backache if I do this for a long time... :P
http://img91.echo.cx/img91/2070/pic0252714ll.jpg

You knew about Luxun, a famous writer, don't you? I am surprised.

You knew about Luxun, a famous writer, don't you? I am surprised.

why surprise? :)

Have you ever read Luxun's articles? Do you understand all?

You knew about Luxun, a famous writer, don't you? I am surprised.

why surprise? :)

Yeah why surprise?? :D

Have you ever read Luxun's articles? Do you understand all?

I know Lu Xun because i took a module called "modern chinese literature" b4. I know his works are rather influencial then......:yes:

Anyway, how are the pictures?? :D

Have you ever read Luxun's articles? Do you understand all?

knowing the existence of someone like 鲁迅 and reading his articles are two separate matters... :D

Even if I've read one, would have long forgotten... :P

Lu Xun's works are mostly crap...his works are influential because they are of CCP's taste.

knowing the existence of someone like 鲁迅 and reading his articles are two separate matters... :D

Even if I've read one, would have long forgotten... :P

Haha.....but I'm sure you remember his "medicine" （药）,right? ;)

Haha.....but I'm sure you remember his "medicine" （药）,right? ;)

Erm... please help me to recall...

I think I have long returned everything back to my chinese language teacher. :lol:

Erm... please help me to recall...

I think I have long returned everything back to my chinese language teacher. :lol:

Emm....the one on 'human blood buns' loh......:yes:

Emm....the one on human blood buns loh......:yes:

:? eeek!

:? eeek!

Ok never mind......:lol:

Lets continue with the pictures.......:yes:

some nice scenery
http://img145.echo.cx/img145/31/pic0252911dw.jpg

Street performance
http://img145.echo.cx/img145/8182/pic0253317ur.jpg

Lovey dovey in the park.....:lol: (the man on the right is a begger trying to beg for money from the couple)
http://img284.echo.cx/img284/1690/pic0253219mi.jpg

OMG... I won't even dare to take a picture of that... it's so embarrassing...

OMG... I won't even dare to take a picture of that... it's so embarrassing...

Haha....but it's so dramatic........:lol:

(A sign of the openness of the country perhaps?? I don't know. Just my opinion.)

Your photo pictures caught every aspect of Shanghai.
Haha, the beggar does have many technics to catch "big fishes". I remembered when my elder brother and I passed through bridge in Beijing, those flower peddlers thought my brother would buy flowers for me ,so kept chasing him. Finally we only saw their puzzled and disappointed expression.

Your photo pictures caught every aspect of Shanghai.
Haha, the beggar does have many technics to catch "big fishes". I remembered when my elder brother and I passed through bridge in Beijing, those flower peddlers thought my brother would buy flowers for me ,so kept chasing him. Finally we only saw their puzzled and disappointed expression.

Wah so exciting......:D

OMG... I won't even dare to take a picture of that... it's so embarrassing...
Exactly. Who knows if Babystan03, or the couple are brave?

Exactly. Who knows if Babystan03, or the couple are brave?

Haha.....actually I took that picture using zoom........:D

Wrapping up the Lu xun park before I show some food pictures....:D

Memorial clock
http://img109.echo.cx/img109/6585/pic0253119xg.jpg
http://img109.echo.cx/img109/8348/pic0253010fj.jpg

Museum
http://img206.echo.cx/img206/145/pic0253510rp.jpg
http://img206.echo.cx/img206/297/pic0253614ou.jpg

Taking a break
http://img206.echo.cx/img206/6205/pic0254117nl.jpg

Some shanghai local fastfood (called Ha bi )......:yes:

http://img61.echo.cx/img61/691/pic0238118md.jpg

The Menu
http://img61.echo.cx/img61/3513/pic0237814rt.jpg

The shop
http://img270.echo.cx/img270/5342/pic0237714sg.jpg

Walking the Shanghai Old Street

http://img189.echo.cx/img189/6933/pic0269412iv.jpg

http://img189.echo.cx/img189/2996/pic0269610ij.jpg

A small alley in between the shophouses called "nong" (弄 )
http://img277.echo.cx/img277/7052/pic0269516pi.jpg

Unique Architecture
http://img277.echo.cx/img277/4331/pic0269710bh.jpg

Some shanghai local fastfood (called Ha bi )......:yes:

http://img61.echo.cx/img61/691/pic0238118md.jpg

The Menu
http://img61.echo.cx/img61/3513/pic0237814rt.jpg

The shop
http://img270.echo.cx/img270/5342/pic0237714sg.jpg
What is Ha bi? Could you write chinese name down here? thank you. I saw fried eggs and too much oil floating in bowl. Oily, too much saturated fat might cause the Worst-case scenerio, cholesterol stuck in blood vessels. Yummy or yucky? I won't eat it.

Unique Architecture
http://img277.echo.cx/img277/4331/pic0269710bh.jpg
Interesting. I guess it is archaic Ming or Qing style.

What is Ha bi? Could you write chinese name down here? thank you. I saw fried eggs and too much oil floating in bowl. Oily, too much saturated fat might cause the Worst-case scenerio, cholesterol stuck in blood vessels. Yummy or yucky? I won't eat it.

哈贝 or Hi bi in english......:yes:

The food is not bad and doesn't taste as oily as it seems.....:yes:

Continuing on the old street.....:yes:

This is rather interesting.....the show is in the box....whereas the guy standing beside the box will sing and provide the dialouge for the show in the box.....:yes:
http://img226.echo.cx/img226/5250/pic0270015oz.jpg

The lane where the shops are located
http://img226.echo.cx/img226/1036/pic0273911cy.jpg

Ancient Beauty (architecture i mean....:D )
http://img201.echo.cx/img201/4339/pic0270119ex.jpg

Still at the Shanghai old town.....outside the famous Yuyuan.....(Yu garden)...:yes:

http://img285.echo.cx/img285/6739/yuyuanpano16nq.jpg

Nice pano!

Thanks....:D

Here's some delicious shanghai dim sum and desserts....... :cheers:

http://img170.echo.cx/img170/94/pic0273815nn.jpg

what is that?

egg-custard or beancurd?

that tall circular dish on the right with the peas and pink think in it.

what is that?

egg-custard or beancurd?

that tall circular dish on the right with the peas and pink think in it.

Shanghai version of Chawamushi (steam egg)....:yes:

yes..Chawanmushi...the Japanese thingy..I like that..it looks similar :eat:

yes..Chawanmushi...the Japanese thingy..I like that..it looks similar :eat:

Yeah....quite tasty....so are the dim sums.....:D

Picture of the restuarant (or eatery)
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Scenery outside the restaurant
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Going into Yuyuan (the yu garden)

School excursion
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The interpreter speaking german on the right
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Interesting things on the roof
http://img29.echo.cx/img29/4219/pic0272312mn.jpg
http://img29.echo.cx/img29/8682/pic0272414kv.jpg

Very nice gardens and ponds.....:yes:
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http://img29.echo.cx/img29/3313/pic0273019yl.jpg

great

you are pipiboy~thank you~

Lu Xun's works are mostly crap...his works are influential because they are of CCP's taste.

Are you sure? He's the first one to write novel in mordern Chinese (白话).

Great pics.

Great! Great! Great!

Emm....the one on 'human blood buns' loh......:yes:
That's a bread with human blood,which was regard as medicine.

Lu Xun's works are mostly crap...his works are influential because they are of CCP's taste.
I don't think so.as I kown,Lunxun was popular in Taiwan during 60s(or 70s),and very famous before he died in 1936,many people attends the funeral,and Hushi(胡适) also said some good,but I should admit I don't like reading his novels.

http://img219.echo.cx/img219/792/pic0271417xc.jpg

Is this a picture of kids from an international school or something?

Wow....So surprise that this thread is till around....:eek:

wah next time should go to Yuyuan leh ... looks alrite :)
as usual my problem is they cant catch my mandarin >,,<"

What makes you think it's not popular?

Well, it's only an express line connecting Shanghai's subway system to the airport, I don't know how "popular" it could get :)

In any case, for most people it's actually cheaper to take the maglev than to take the taxi. A taxi ride from Pudong airport to my uncle's office in Pudong costs about 80+ yuan while the maglev train costs 75 yuan the last time I took it plus whatever the cost of taking the subway for two stations. Of course, the maglev is also many many times faster than taxi. :)

Maglev now costs 50 RMB and 40RMB if you show them your same-day air ticket. I took it this Monday :D. If travelling alone with not too much luggages, I don't see the point of taking a taxi. Maglev+underground is cheaper and faster.

Maglev now costs 50 RMB and 40RMB if you show them your same-day air ticket. I took it this Monday :D. If travelling alone with not too much luggages, I don't see the point of taking a taxi. Maglev+underground is cheaper and faster.
Wow, that's almost half the price! That's definitely good news :)

Poor taxi drivers though.

Aren't they thinking of extending the Maglev to reach Honqiao Airport? Also isn't there supposed to be a subway line going to Pudong Airport?

Aren't they thinking of extending the Maglev to reach Honqiao Airport? Also isn't there supposed to be a subway line going to Pudong Airport?

The extension of the Maglev is approved by the governement, but negotiation with the German consortium is not going well. The underground line going to Pudong is under construction and should be finished at the same time as Pudong terminal 2.

Congrats Babystan! As you usual you managed to capture the best shots of everywhere you go :) I really loved this collection... it's nice how besides showing the skyscrapers of the city you also portrayed the traditional areas of the city, really, great job man.