A Date With Shanghai / Wuzhen (我与上海、乌镇有约)

Day 6, woke up and found myself in Shanghai this morning!
Gonna did some exploration on this big city today!
Cant wait for it! =)

However, did endure some bad moments early in the morning in Shanghai~
We plan to visit the 94 storeys high Shanghai World Financial Center (上海环球金融中心）~
But, due to the poor visibility from above, the plan need to be reshuffled a bit~
So, a walk at the famous Shanghai Coast (上海滩）kickstart our day in Shanghai!

*Shanghai Pearl Oriental Tower (上海东方明珠塔）being surrounded by the heavy mist*

*It was just so misty all around!*

*The mist really spoil the picture!* ='(

So, basically just endure some short moment there~

After that, the tour guide tried to call the people from the Shanghai World Financial Centre there~

And they said the visibility there was completely zero!

The plan need to be delayed again and instead of paying a visit there~

We were brought to this place instead:-

*Shanghai "HILLMANN" Cutlery* 

This company focuses mainly on all the kitchen utensils ranging from all sort of knives, chopping board to men's shavers~

And there was one word to describe all those products----->Sharp! (Or i should add on the word "Extremely"!)

All the products being sold there would definitely lessen your work's in the kitchen~

So, dont miss out on this place too if you are in Shanghai! =)

Afterwards, all of us were being taken to our lunch~

And at there, we managed to taste this:-

*The famous Shanghai's dumpling (小笼包）! Slupp, prepare for some crunchy bite! =p*

Hmm, we received a good new after our lunch~

Well, we can now go to the Shanghai World Financial Center!

The visibility there had already improved!! =)

And here's us in the 94th floor~GOSH! =="

*On my left was the ex tallest building in China, while on my right was the tallest building in China now!(P.s:The building that looks like a chopping board or saw is the Shanghai World Financial Center)*

*Spotted a view outside from where I stand!*

 *Arggh, the strong sunlight costs us dearly!Sorry folks*

*Fly me to the top of the world! =p*

Were given 15 minutes up there walking around~

Well, we can went up but the conditions were only slightly better than this morning~

So some of us just capture these pictures from the computers there instead:-

 *The view in the morning*

 *The view at night*

 *The view under special condition, misty!*

Haha, those three pictures looks like the real one huh? =p

So, after enjoying the moment on top of the world,

sadly we were brought down to earth again~ ='(

However, did spotted some magnificent evening scenes outside the center! =)

*All the buildings at a glimpse*

*My photogenic dad & mom posing =)*

*Not forgetting to have a family photo*

*And a last glimpse of the center before leaving!*

For more info about the 492m center, check out this link guys!

http://www.swfc-shanghai.com/en/

So, as the evening approached, sad to say,

our moment in Shanghai were in countdown mode~

And after we were being brought to the restaurant there to have a last dinner in Shanghai,

the kind-hearted tour guide and driver managed to sort out some time for our last activity in Shanghai!

That was-----> A walk in the Shanghai Coast at night! (That walk in the morning was not enough!)

Sincerely, thanks a lot to both of them! =)

Seriously, a trip to Shanghai wouldnt be perfect without a trip to the Shanghai Coast at night!

Dont believe me?

Well, once again, let the piccha's do the talkings then!

*The buildings nearby! Love the combinations of the colour! =)*

 *With lil bro in front of the "Golden Palace" ~*


*Shanghai At Night~*

 *Dad and mom posing with "The Pearl Oriental Tower" behind~*

 *Well, with a phrase of I LOVE SHANGHAI before leaving!XDD*

Well, Shanghai totally rocks!

Really enjoy all the moments here~

Even though it is a short moment that I'm here, but still, can be proud of my attendance here! XDDD

All those footsteps on this city, I will never ever forgot till the end of my life!

And for sure, will be back to do some further exploration in this city in the future! =)

So, after 2 hours of driving, we left the big city and found ourselves in a old village~

The name of the village was Wuzhen~

Well, we arrived there almost 10pm with a tired body, so there's nothing much for us to do~

So, here's some photos on this town before signing off!

*Wuzhen (乌镇), here I am!*

 *Wuzhen at night can be charming too!*

So, that's all for day 6~

Do stay tuned for day 7 and my next post:-

*A Date With Wuzhen / Hangzhou (我与乌镇、杭州有约)*

A Date With Wuxi / Shanghai (我与无锡、上海有约)

Day 5!

Perhaps due to the reason that we were heading to the city of Shanghai later~

The mood was just damn excited!! =)

Finally got the chance to visit one of those big cities in China or even the world!!

But first, back to Wuxi(无锡) first~

Hmm, if Nanjing was famous for the production of jade, then Wuxi was famous for their pearl!

Due to the lake of Taihu which was a fresh water lake，

it was an ideal place for all the growth of oyster~

And from there, the citizens here managed to get the shining pearl!

Seems interesting huh?

Yeapp, definitely so!

If U think that jade was a bit old-fashioned even though it was a precious one,

then try put on a pearl instead~

Pearl may not had that much of history as jade possessed,

but still, a pearl did managed to bring out a gorgeous you! =)

And, here did offer you many types of pearl accessories such as pearl bracelet, necklace, ring, ear ring, and even some handphone decorations too!

Plus, it was more cheaper than the cost of the jade!

*If you managed to see your own image on the surface of the pearl, that the pearl was a real and precious one!* =)

*Some pins with pearls! Nice?*

Due to the lower cost, all the ladies in the trip began the tug of war with the pearl sellers!

They decided to gathered around and bought together the same item~

After that they will started to bargain with the pearl sellers about the prices~

And thankfully, they got it!

The pearl seller did lower the price and all of them were just so happy with what they got in the end!

HAHAHA! {We did spent around 500 RMB （人民币） there with some items in the end}！

So, as usual after that visit we went to take our lunch~

And after bidding farewell to the local guide there, we were officially on our way to Shanghai!! =)

And after two hours of bus ride, we are here!

It was really buidlings and skyscrappers everywhere in this 20 million populated city!!

 *On my left*

*On my right*

*Spotted!A temple in the middle of the city!*

So, our first stop at Shanghai would be a shopping street there~

And it was a place where we can get some cheap buyings especially after spending so much days earlier!

Woohoo, thanks to our considering tour guide! =)

 *En route to the shopping street*

*Bamboo! But no sign of a panda ='(* 

So, after 5 minutes of walking, we reach the shopping street~

And once again, I or we was completely amazed by the surrounding there!

It was just so China style!

And some shops were just completely the same as those thousand years ago?

Here's the proof:-

*Before entering the street*

*Haha, after editing*

So, ladies and gentlemen, fasten on all your seat belts, we are travelling back to time! =p

*The building behind was famous due to the visit of America's ex-president, Bush before!*

*The view there was just simply fantabulous! =)*

Okay, time to back to the real world now! =p

We did some shopping there, before that~

It was really a nice feeling of shuttling between all those old streets~

Highly recommended here! 

Well, after a trip to the past, there was more adventure installed for all of us~

Earlier, we had paid 320 RMB (人民币） to watch two shows~

And one of the shows actually took place here! =)

But, before, of course we were taken to heal our hungry tummy first~

*Our first meal in Shanghai!*

Next, we continued our journey~

Our next stop would be a famous acrobatic group known as "Shanghai ERA acrobatic group“~

And the theme of the show would be:-

*ERA Intersection of Time with the slogan "MISS IT ,U MISS SHANGHAI!*

And the show will take place here:-

*Some said it looks like a durian, some said it looks like it a pineapple?(Malaysian tropical fruits) How about you?*

Well, it turned out that we were not allowed to do some photographing or recording inside the place there~

This was again due to the fact of copyright well reserved there~

What to do, again had to let all of you dissapointed again dear readers~

However, you all can still look out for more about the show here:-

http://www.era-shanghai.com/era/en/ (English version)

http://www.era-shanghai.com/era/cn/ (Chinese version)

But, seriously guys, dont ever miss it if U're in Shanghai next time!

You will for sure regret for not coming!

All those amazing stuffs, I let you all to rate it by yourself next time~

So, after the show, it's time to check into our hotel~

And it is time to call it a day too!

However, there will be more to come from Shanghai tomorrow! 

Do stay tuned for:- 

*A Date With Shanghai / Wuzhen (我与上海、乌镇有约)*

A Date With Nanjing / Wuxi (我与南京、无锡有约)

Time flies~
My journey was 8 days, and I found my trip was already half way there in China when I woke up today~
So, really need to appreciate more on the moments in China~~

Well, to kickstart our schedule today was a visit to the "Longest Railway Bridge" in the world!!
Wow, according to the tour guide, on top of the bridge was road for cars, while below was the railway tracks! Hundred thousands of cars passing by the bridge every day!
And it was something like:-

*A bit blur~Well, it was raining when we were at there*

Oops, not forgetting the name of the bridge was "长江大桥”~ (The Bridge of Chang Jiang)
And the name of the river was "长江河"~
With an approximate length of 1900++km~
And can go as far as Shanghai~

*An overview of the Chang Jiang river*

Well, this visit only made me more impressed on this country~

Additional info, the bridge was being designed by the people of the Republic of China only!

Without any helps from other countries!! Big big clap!!

Afterwards, we was on our way to one of the free duty shopping centre there~

But, there was something special about the shopping centre~

It sold only one thing~

And the thing was----------> "Jade"!

According to the tour guide, the history of jade dated back to thousand years ago~

Where it was being used dowry for the bride that time~

It was being considered as something very precious and gorgeous to be put on it~

Every woman in China loves it, besides it will also not harm the prestige of some reknowned family 

for giving someone a jade as a gift~

Here's a question for you, guess how much did this costs?

*Well, the prices were actually a staggering 6 figure amount! Gosh, i can bought cars and houses with that amount! *

Hmm, anyway, my dad did bought my mom a jade necklace~
It costs us 180 RMB which would be RM90 in Malaysia~
And afterwards we did took our dinner there too~
Managed to have a taste of a local cuisine's here-----> 南京盐水鸭！ (Nanjing Salted Duck)!
Here's how it looks like:-

*Just like the name, a bit salty, but still, YUMMY!* =)

So, after the lunch at the restaurants there~

We bid farewell to Nanjing and say hi to-------> Wuxi (无锡）！！

Hmm, actually this city was not that small at all~

Having a population of about 4 million, it was famous for:-

1. The Third Largest FreshWater Lake In China, "The Lake of Taihu" （太湖）！
2. The Production of the 3 Whites Of Wuxi (无锡三白）--->White fish, white prawn and the silver anchovies~

*The lake of “Taihu” (太湖）*

 *From Taihu, The White Prawn!*

*Again, from Taihu, the white fish* (Caution: Please be careful when u r eating this, there was many tiny little bones inside it)

Ehh, not forgotting about the tourist attraction that we were going to later~

That was the "Mountain Vatican Palace" --->灵山梵宫~

This was a sacred place for all the Buddhist devotees for your info~

And the compound there was just so big that we need to take a car ride to get to one place to another~

But, you still can choose to walk and explore around, but that will take you at least 2 and a half hour!! 

So, will let the photos do the talking about the place:-

*佛祖-释迦摩尼佛* U need to climb around 278 flight of stairs to reach there for your info~

*Amitabha*

*Another antique furnace being spotted! Love the design!*

 *And there was more Buddha statue to be spotted!*

 *天下第一掌 (The World's First Palm) Cool to Max!*  (A touch on it grant u luck in your life)

And next, here comes the big one!

Our bus arrived at the “Mountain Vatican Palace) “灵山梵宫”~ 

*Hmm, still look normal at outside*

But, wait till you see the inside~

 *Tadaa, amazing right?!*

 *If that wasnt enough, how about this?*

 *Or this?*

*Or the young guy here promoting how good it was?* =p

Well, I hope those photos did convince u~

As the whole palace were being decorated or designed with the best quality wood in town!

Had you heard of Sandalwood? （檀香木）

If yes then you can found this type of wood in the palace almost everywhere!

And there were more photos to come in this classy palace! =)

 *Rabbit daddy* =)

 *Chicken Mummy* ^^

 *Monkey Brother* ><"

&

*Goat Me* =p

So, after capturing with our own zodiac~
It's time to move on!
After all were on the bus already, we were brought to watch a static show~
And here's how the show:-

It was actually about a lotus blossoming with the god of Guanyin sitting inside it~
And this of course with water with a few storeys high being sprayed across the god of Guanyin~
And for your info Guanyin again gave protection and love to all those who needed~
She was just fair and equal, get what I meant?

So, basically that's all our visit at that marvellous place~

Even I'm not a sacred Buddhist devotees will fall for it~

That place was just awesome!! =)

Then, headed to had our dinner at the nearby restaurants~

And at night, we were allowed to do some window shoppings before heading back to the hotel~

So, I called it a day with that!

And dude, do stay tuned for Day 5！

It's time to chant “夜上海，夜上海，你是一个无夜城”  =)

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*A Date With Wuxi / Shanghai (我与无锡、上海有约)*