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Discovery of Hong Kong
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Being in Shanghai for a long week end, we decided to go visit one of the water town situated outside the city. I thought it could be a relaxing and peaceful day far from the busy city… I was so wrong. It seems all China decided the same and went to Zhujiajiao...
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After losing the opium war in 1842, Shanghai offered lands to the French consulate and it is what this area became today: the “French concession”. Back then, this area has its own laws and rules and it was mostly a center for brothels, gambling and opium....
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Combining classic gardens, temples, businesses and old buildings, the old town in Shanghai is the most ancient part of Shanghai and is a nice escape from a hot day. This area is known as the “kingdom of snack” but sadly eating in the street in China is...
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Situated in the heart of the city, People square was previously part of the racing course of Shanghai. It is nowadays an open space and converging point surrounded by buildings and busy roads just at the end of the famous shopping street Nanjing Road....
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I heard and read a lot about Yuyuan Garden and the fact that hordes of people were visiting this place every single day making it too crowded to truly appreciate its splendor… We took the decision to be there for the opening of the garden at 8.30am to...
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The Bund at night is another experience, while during the day you can find locals doing their tai chi, families having a walk, workers going to work… at night, it becomes a very romantic place and lots of couple are invading the area! The atmosphere surrounding...
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Direction Shanghai for a long week end! An easy program has been set up: visits, visits and some rest of course. The good news is I don’t have a cast anymore… the bad news is I am still not able to walk too long as I am just getting used to walk again!...
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We had plenty of choice to decide what we wanted to do between bridges, old canal town, temples, towers, gardens, halls, pavilions… The Longevity Hill and the Kunming Lake are the two biggest attractions of the palace. Of course, to visit temples and...
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Visiting the Summer Palace in Beijing is another challenge for me. Anyway, after the Great Wall, this place is the next “must see” in our list and it’s the largest and best preserved imperial garden in China! Named “The Summer Palace” because of its utility:...
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