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The Shanghai Bund

The Shanghai Bund

The Bund (外滩) is a famous and historical waterfront area in central Shanghai, typically referring to the iconic buildings and boardwalk. The Bund stretches two kilometers along the riverbank, traditionally beginning at Yan’an Road in the south and ending at Waibaidu Bridge in the north. The Bund is on the western bank of the Huangpu River and faces the skyscrapers of Pudong New District. At night the skyscrapers are illuminated with dazzling lights and has become an icon of the…

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Shanghai Zhenru Temple (and Fish Market)

Shanghai Zhenru Temple (and Fish Market)

From the outside you can see Zhenru Temple easily because of the tall pagoda. The temple itself is a bit hidden away behind other buildings and does not seem like it’ll be much. However, once inside the compound is very well kept and nice. There is a long passage way along the canal which is great for sitting and taking in a peaceful afternoon. Getting to Zhenru Temple Getting to the temple is kind of an experience itself if coming…

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Shanghai Botanical Garden

Shanghai Botanical Garden

Shanghai Botanical Garden 上海植物园 is a very large park and garden in the southwestern part of Shanghai. The 82 hectare gardens contain a diverse collection of plants and flowers. The Tropical and Four Seasons Conservatories are two large green houses filled with tropical and desert plants. Getting There Shanghai Botanical Garden No.1111 Longwu Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200231, China 上海植物园 200231徐汇区龙吴路1111号 Use Google Maps Use Smart Shanghai iPhone app for a taxi-friendly address. Take metro line 3 to Shilong Road…

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Longhua Temple

Longhua Temple

Longhua Temple 龙华寺 and Pagoda was first built around 242 A.D. and is the oldest temple complex in Shanghai. Legend has it that Sun Quan, King of the Kingdom of Wu, got hold of some of the cremated remains of the Buddha. He had 13 pagodas built to house the relics, and Longhua Pagoda is one of them. Although the original buildings were destroyed by war and time, the present-day construction preserves the architectural design of the Song Dynasty. Most…

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Tour Across Vietnam

Tour Across Vietnam

Our 12-day tour across Vietnam was a fascinating experience and one of our most memorable trips ever. Beautiful landscape, people, and amazing food abound. The country continues to develop into a modern economy, yet remains close to it agricultural roots. For a first-time tourist, we cannot recommend enough to use a guide service. We opted for a premium (expensive) tour operator, but we got lots of value for the money, as they made all the difference in setting up the luxury accommodations…

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Visiting China’s Banknote Scenes

Visiting China’s Banknote Scenes

Random traveling is great fun, however, a theme or goal can add structure to guide you onward to the next journey of discovery. Therefore, I decided to visit all of the banknote scenes depicted on the back of Chinese yuan bills. My rationale is these places must be interesting and certainly important enough to be featured on the national currency. China’s Bank Note Scenes   The Great Hall of the People, Beijing (100 Yuan Note) The Great Hall of the…

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