Hundred Centuries Hotel

The Bund

by sunnywong

The famous Bund of Shanghai is the place where tourists and travelers to Shanghai are sure to visit. It stretches one and a half kilometers from Garden Bridge or Wai Bai Du Bridge in the north to East Jin Ling Road in the south, and has been regarded as a symbol of Shanghai. To the west side of the Bund stand 52 high-rise buildings, and to its east side is the Huangpu River. The Bund is a great meeting place for local Chinese and foreigners alike. People stroll up and down the Bund enjoying the magnificent view of the modern city; at night the Bund becomes the paradise for lovers.

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by BlaTboy about Several

Park 97, Windows, just to name a couple turned out to be a Big Let Down. It may have been the fact that it was a Monday, that I will give it. But to my dismay, it was well bellow what I was to expect. If it wasn't the over priced drinks, it was lack of patrons, or waitresses adding mythical drinks to our tab. I will give the place another try, next time in town. But I will NOT get My Hopes up too High.

Chinese à la Carte

by nomadig about Canton

If you're familiar with the basic Chinese joints found everywhere in the globe, try this gourmet Cantonese restaurant with a view. Located in the Jin Mao tower, on 54th floor, Canton has both excellent fares and views.

The food is similar to the food server outside China, as most of the restaurants abroad serve Cantonese food. The interior and the service, as well as the taste, however set the difference.

The prices are not bad, three course meal for two, without wines, costed about 450e. It was one the most inexpensive meals that I've ever had in restaurant with level of this. Remember to reserve the table well in advance to get a window view. Try to get Bund view, but remember occasionally to concentrate on the food and the company, too.

Oriental pearl TV Tower (chinese: ~{6+7=CwViK~~})

by sunnywong

The "Oriental Pearl" TV Tower is a new landmark of Shanghai which faces the Bund across the Huangpu River at Lujiazui, the busiest part of Pudong new Area. At a height of 468 metres, it is the tallest TV tower in Asia. An elevator whisks visitors to the tower's observational deck at a height of 263 metres, where they can feast their eyes on a panoramic view of shanghai. The tower is equipped with tourist service facilities, including eateries, shops, recreational including eateries, shops, recreational centers and a hotel. Open 8:30-21:30. Admission

Fascinating Shanghai

by Travelchili

Shanghai was my introduction to China and I found it truly fascinating. It was so different from what I had ever experienced in Europe, America, Africa or even Central Asia. Shanghai is a city of contrasts. You can walk through old streets of Shanghai where people live like they did decates ago. Yet, within minutes you can find yourself in fancy neighbourhoods where people live in luxurious apartments and eat in beautiful restaurants. This huge contrast is seen everywhere. While most of the people still ride their old bicycles, you can often see fancy cars like Audi A8 or whatever other fancy car marks. Shanghai definitely exceeded my expectations and now on I'd recommend it to anyone traveling that way.

Oh, and I must make it clear that those fish on the picture CAN'T be found in Huangpo River ;) One of the things that you find in Shanghai is that the air is awfully polluted and the water in the river simply disgusting. If you want to see fish in clean water, you better head to the Shanghai Aquarium!

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I love taking pictures of people while traveling. I am glad that in China it was easy and most of the people agreed to be photographed. Check our more of my people pictures in the travelogue "Chinese"!

Two happy Chinese boys :)

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