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Walkabout in the Former French Concession

Walkabout in the Former French Concession

What’s the Former French Concession? The Former French Concession in Shanghai was an area controlled by the French government from around 1849 to 1946. The French obtained the area from the Shanghai government which conceded certain territory for a French settlement. Shanghai was, and still is, an important port city and many foreign governments established themselves in various areas around the city. However, the French Concession remains the most iconic and popular among tourists and expats The area is well…

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duck boats at xuanwu lake pano
Quick Day-trip to Nanjing

Quick Day-trip to Nanjing

Nanjing is a famous historical and culture city about an hour or two from Shanghai by speed train. It served as the capital  during several dynasties over the course of China’s history and most recently was the capital under the Kuomintang until 1949. There are quite a many historical sights and things to do in Nanjing however we only had two days to explore. On my to-do list was run around on the City Wall of Nanjing, play at Xuanwu…

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Dinner at Parc restaurant in Seoul
Good Eats in Seoul

Good Eats in Seoul

There is so much to see and do in Seoul, South Korea however this post is pretty much about the food. I love the food scene in Seoul and everything I tried was delicious.

Hangzhou West Lake pano taken from Leifeng Pagoda
So Much to See and Explore at West Lake in Hangzhou

So Much to See and Explore at West Lake in Hangzhou

West Lake in Hangzhou has many sights and activities to enjoy. If you like to wander and explore then you’ll be quite happy here. It’s really a great place to visit – so much beautiful nature, parks, historical sights, and restaurants, all concentrated in one relatively small area. West Lake is a large, shallow lake (2.5 square miles or 6.5 km² and 3 meters deep) flanked on three sides by forest and Hangzhou city to the northeast. We stayed one…

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Zig-Zag Bridge
Suzhou Day Trip to Pingjiang Road

Suzhou Day Trip to Pingjiang Road

Although a large city, Suzhou has a few enclaves where you can go to experience its ancient heritage and lifestyle. Beware of the fact, however, that this also attracts many other tourists like you. Suzhou has many beautiful gardens, parks and historical sights, and seeing all of them in one day would be daunting. Instead we did a quick day trip, spending about five hours strolling along Pingjiang Road and ending at The Humble Administrator’s Garden (Zhuo Zheng Yuan 拙政园). Getting…

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Garden path inside tropicarium
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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