Last weekend I went to Shanghai, for a reading. It was my second trip to China’s biggest and most cosmopolitan city, and though I only had a three-day weekend holiday I made the most of it and saw many sights.
We stayed in the French Concession area, near Garden Books, and on Saturday we went up and down the old colonial area the Bund along the Huangpu River . Where we ate much delicious food, and even rode around on Mobikes!
Here are many old buildings::
Then, it was recommended to take a ferry to the skyscraper-heavy Pudong side. I liked the bottle opener building. And of course the iconic Pearl Tower. It looks particularly beautiful at night, an image everyone has to check out.
The shopping road Nanjing road as well herein, and that covers all the good spots:
(Plus, the next day went to the charming alleyways of Tianzifang!)
And at last, we were lucky enough to discover this excellent glass art exhibition near Tianzifang. Curated by Chang Yi with extensive work by Loretta H. Wang, the Why Glass? show utilized traditional Chinese styles to showcase brilliant glass sculptures often with Buddhist themes:
See more at the Liuli China Museum website
It was an excellent trip. I also got to meet Marta of MartaLivesinChina.com and I thank everyone who came to the reading. It’s an honor to share my work with Shanghai, and if you’re ever in the area you can buy my book now fully stocked there (as well as other great books)…
Until next time, Shanghai~
Ray-Comics 
Did you come across the ghosts of Fletcher, Wu Hsu, and Takee? Toss a few back in the Crown and Anchor, Charlie Noble’s, The Mizzentop, The Jolly Tar?
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So much to do…
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When are you coming to visit Portland?!
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Good question! It’s been too long since the last time I was in the great weird town of Portland. I did tell myself I’m going to boycott going to America until at least 2020… (though hopefully at this rate with current events I’ll be able to return earlier, ha!)
What event would you recommend is worth it for visiting Portland again? 🙂
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Naked Bike Ride is coming up, June 24th…
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Ha, something to think about…
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Congratulations on your reading. The images of the old building were impressive and I do like architecture. It is a shame in north america there are disappearing. The museum in particular I liked the glass work again partial to this artistry. I’m pleased you were able to see more of Shanghai. Be well.
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It was very nice to meet you! Glad you had fun in Shanghai 🙂
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Congrats on your reading Ray. I’m glad it went well and that you enjoyed Shanghai. I haven’t been there in years myself.
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The “anonymous” comment was me. I have no idea why the site didn’t recognize me since I’m already logged in.
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Now I really need to check this article out in my computer (can’t see the pics on my tablet). I must say I enjoyed Shanghai a lot last year with a lot of iconic scenes for pics
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This looks awesome! I absolutely love travelling and blogging about my travels. When I was younger I spent a month in Shenzen, no Shanghai but still an amazing experience. Such a different culture to what I’m used to (UK). Thanks for posting!
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Thanks for checking out my blog. Actually, do you know I live in Shenzhen!
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Really? Wow that’s so cool! My dad used to live there that’s why I visited. Cool city!
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