Just a little preview of my fantastic trip tomorrow until 31st May =D Shanghai is a metropolis in eastern China and sits at the mouth of the Yangtze river. Shanghai is the world largest cargo port now and has a population of around ~20 million people with GDP per capita of USD11,000. It has undergone massive development over the past 15 years after economic reforms under Deng Xiaoping. Imagine whole people of Malaysia packed into a city but they earn more than the average Malaysian. Malaysia still can Boleh?
Highlights
Day 1 and 2 to the oriental water town Suzhou a.k.a Heaven in Earth / Venice in the East. No pretty chicks as this is heaven ok. The city is renowned for its beautiful stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens which have contributed to its status as a great tourist attraction. Since the Song Dynasty (960-1279), that's why the place looks so "Song", Suzhou has also been an important centre for China's silk industry and continues to hold that prominent position today.
Historic Canal Street like Venice
Suzhou Lion Grove Garden
Rui Guang Pagoda
Suzhou Museum of ancient Chinese art, ancient Chinese paintings, calligraphies, and hand-made crafts.
Day 3 and Day 4 into downtown Wuxi (The Romance of Three Kingdoms City), a city split into halve by Lake Tai. The city is also known as "Pearl of Lake Tai" because it's built on the shore of Lake Tai with beautiful sceneries. Soon then to Hangzhou, 180 kilometres away from Shanghai. As one of the most renowned and prosperous cities of China for much of the last 1,000 years, Hangzhou is also well-known for its beautiful natural scenery, with the West Lake as the most well-known location.
Lake Tai Scenery in the morning
The Giant Buddha in Mt.Lingshan 88 metres high and weighing 700 tons.
Inside Brahma's Palace (Fan Gong)
In Hangzhou, Meijiawu Dragon Well Tea Farm, tea of dragon well most famous tea in China. Drink and breathe fire. Place is just like Malaysia's Cameron Highlands.
Will be passing along Nanshan New Place and Qiantang River Bridge too.
Day 5 get to cruise along West Lake for panoramic scenery which includes visit to the Fish and Flower Harbour Park. Get your DSLR ready.
Wuzhen Xizha and stay over in traditional-style lodges.
Bo lat lio (tired) but still got Day 6 to Wu General Temple & ShaoMing Academy before to Shanghai City.
Taste Shangha Xiao Long Bun in Nan Xiang Bun (Mantou). Can't resist touching those soft heavenly buns. Did I say touch?
Shopping street in Nanjing Road, Oriental Pearl TV Tower and The Bund.
The Bund refers to the buildings and wharves on this section of the road, as well as some adjacent areas. Building heights are restricted in this area just like some areas in Paris and recently Penang Unesco lor.
Day 8 and Day 9 is World Expo 2010!! What is the World Expo? To promote the exchange of ideas and developments of the world economy, culture, science and technology. With its 150-years history is also regarded as the Olympic Games of the economy, science and technology. Too many to see in two days so will Ting Tong Tiang which pavilion to visit. It is the most expensive Expo in the history of the world's fairs, estimated at USD58 billion. The Shanghai World Expo is also the largest World's Fair site ever at 5.28 square km. See the grand opening pic below. Now you see why Malaysia tak Boleh?
Duration: May 1 to Oct 31, 2010 (You are never too late to go!)
Expected Visitors: 70 million
Expected participants see below
China Pavilion
France Pavilion
Malaysian Pavilion because I need to cinta negara (patriotic)
Singapore Pavilion, kiasu people make theirs nicer than us, I admit it is nicer.
Taiwan Pavilion
I will of course graciously put in my pictures when I'm back =D For now enjoy this simple sneak preview. Astala Vista! Will be back in June.
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