Nov11
Published by misha in Adventure, Asia, China, Climbing, Extreme, Photos, Relaxing, Shanghai, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism
While there are no mountains to climb in the city of Shanghai, you can have a heightened experience climbing Lupu Bridge. Choose a clear, sunny day and hop in a taxi to the bridge that straddles the Huangpu River. This is longest arch bridge in the world with its 550-meter-long arch span is 32 meters longer. The length of on-site welding totals more than 40,000 meters—comparable to the total length of the inner-city elevated freeway of Shanghai.
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Nov10
Published by misha in Adventure, Asia, China, Climbing, Hiking, Photos, Relaxing, Shanghai, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, UNESCO, Walking
If you’ve been to Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) there is no need to see any other mountain. Situated in eastern China’s Anhui Province and popular with its breathtaking sweeping landscapes and misty peaks, the Yellow Mountain offers extraordinary scenes and views from what can look like the edge of the world.
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Oct27
Published by misha in Adventure, Asia, Biking, Chillin, China, Eating, Hiking, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories
Hainan is China’s Hawaii. It’s on the same latitude, with a highly developed agricultural economy, roads and infrastructure. It’s China’s smallest province, divided by a 1.5 km strait from Guangdong, and nestled between the Gulf of Tonkin and South China Sea. Like Hawaii it has the beaches, hills, forests, wildlife, and recreational roster.
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Apr28
Published by misha in Arts, Asia, China, Cultural, Eating, Hiking, History, Museums, Parks, Photos, Shanghai, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism
Pearl of the Orient, Paris of the East. For a century and a half Shanghai was the wildest, wealthiest, flashiest city in Asia—the rival of any world capital. Western visitors were captivated by the crowded, chaotic, yet thoroughly cosmopolitan city. Foreign powers carved out concession zones featuring their own cafes, clubs, police forces, and legions of prostitutes.
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Mar23
Published by iv in Asia, China, Cultural, History, Monuments, Parks, Photos, Shopping, Walking
Located in the center of the Old City of Shanghai, the Yuyuan Garden is considered as one of the four most exceptional gardens in China. Built in traditional Chinese style with numerous rock and tree garden areas, ponds, dragon-lined walls.
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May24
Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, China, Events, Shanghai
The REN building could be the Eiffel Tower of Shanghai, a landmark symbolizing the people-oriented pursuit of the Shanghai Expo 2010. The work of both architects is amazing. The first building, emerging from the water, is devoted to the activities of the body, and houses the sports and water culture center. The second building emerging from land, is devoted to the spirit and enlightenment, and houses the conference center and meeting facilities. The two buildings meet in a 1000 room hotel, a building for living, becoming a recognizable landmark for the World Expo in China.
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Feb08
Published by Asya in Asia, China, Hotels
Atkins has won an international competition to design a five-star resort hotel. Set in Songjiang, China, the 400 bed resort hotel is uniquely constructed within the natural elements of the quarry. The innovative design of the 400-bed resort hotel stands two levels higher than the rock face of the 100 meters deep quarry and includes underwater public areas and guest rooms. It will incorporate conference facilities for up to 1,000 people, a banqueting center, restaurants, cafes and sports facilities.
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