Travel Snippet: Hello Shanghai!

Posted Thursday 24 May 2012 and filed under: Travel Snippet

Old Shanghai by One Red Robin

I celebrated my birthday at the end of last month and my wonderful family took me to Shanghai for the weekend (which is only a 2 hour flight out from Hong Kong). I’d never been to anywhere in China before (and I must admit that since living in HK my favourite food has become Shanghainese), so I was quite excited!

Shanghai by One Red Robin

I thought HK was a BIG city  – but Shanghai is HUGE! 23million people living in just that one city! I didn’t know much about Shanghai’s history but was amazed seeing the old Shanghai district (where the Yu Yuan Garden sits, 450 years old!), then the range of Baroque to Art Deco architecture lining the Bund (which is the financial hub) and the French influence that remains in the French Concession.

One weekend is not enough to fully experience Shanghai, so I’m hoping we get a chance to go back. Here are some of my favourite photos that I took on our short visit there:

In the Yu Yuan Garden by One Red Robin
In the Yu Yuan Garden

In the Yu Yuan Garden by One Red Robin
More of the stunning Yu Yuan Garden

A street in Old Shanghai by One Red Robin
A street in Old Shanghai

Tea tasting at a traditional Tea House by One Red Robin
Tea-tasting at a traditional Tea House

Looking across to Pudong from the Bund by One Red Robin
Looking across to Pudong skyline from the Bund

The Bund by One Red Robin
The Bund

The French Concession by One Red Robin
The French Concession district

I’ve been up to my eyeballs in work and study this past month! Haven’t had much time to get back into drawing (or blogging!) and I’m missing it! Looking forward to much less busy-ness come mid-June :-)

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9 Responses to “Travel Snippet: Hello Shanghai!”

  1. Lisa Says:
    May 24th, 2012 at 11:56 am

    Looks fabulous

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    jhoanna Reply:
    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:05 am

    Thanks! Definitely highly recommended!

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  2. Brenda Says:
    May 24th, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    It looks like a beautiful place to visit. Happy Birthday a little late!

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    jhoanna Reply:
    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:05 am

    Thanks Brenda! :-)

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  3. Mirian Elizabeth Says:
    May 25th, 2012 at 12:16 am

    Jhoanna, que viagem maravilhosa, lindas fotografias, e parabéns por seu aniversário.Fiz a boneca Ruby para presentear a uma amiga e ela adorou. Um abraço desde Brasil.

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  4. Chrissa Brown Says:
    May 31st, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Oh, your photos bring back memories! I’ve only been to Shanghai once – years ago – but I absolutely loved it! Hope you had a lovely birthday :)

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    jhoanna Reply:
    June 3rd, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Thank you Chrissa! It is an amazing city – hope you get the chance to visit again!

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  5. becky Says:
    June 14th, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    those are absolutely gorgeous pictures! had to show the honey…. i have been alot of places, never past europe.
    thanks for sharing!

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    jhoanna Reply:
    June 16th, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Thanks Becky! If you go to China, makes sure you put Guilin on your list too – just updated the blog with photos from our recent visit there. Guilin is a breathtaking place!

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