Every night, thousands of people gather on the Bund to watch the lights come on across the river.  But the view from the Pudong side of Shanghai is just as stunning. The architecture of Shanghai is awesome. And you are still beneath the lights of Pudong and the ever present Haagen-Dazs LOL

Shanghai does many things well and one of them is parks.  The parks here are spectacular and they are everywhere.  This park is across the street from Jing An Temple. I really need one of these umbrellas.  🙂 This cat was getting a lot of attention. I really love the outdoor culture.  The parks are… Read More Park It

Located on W Nanjing Road in Shanghai, the Jing’ An Temple sits peacefully amid modern skyscrapers. It is worth a trip around the outside before entering.             The name translates to Temple of Peace and Tranquility.     The temple was first built in 247 AD beside the Suzhou Creek.  It was moved… Read More Jing’An Temple

Inside the  former French Concession of Shanghai, China is the beautiful Fu Xing Park. It was laid out by the French in 1909 and at one time was the largest park in Shanghai. There is a beautiful rose garden.                    Throughout the park, there are people talking and playing games. Down another path,… Read More Another Walk in the Park

The French Concession was an area of Shanghai set aside in 1849 for a French settlement.   It remained under French control until 1943. This weekend we explored a very small part of the neighborhood. Bicycles and mopeds are popular forms of transportation here.  In an effort to cut the pollution, the mopeds are all electric… Read More Oui, Oui…The Former French Concession