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