Shanghai 2011 April
Another time in Shanghai, a few hours prior to heavy working days. The Bund was my first choice, for a glance of the skyscrapers, people enjoying their leisure time in the early evening. The Bund can be reached by underground. Arrive at NanjingEast and take exit 2, turn to the street of the same name and walk to the end. The Bund is certainly interesting and a highlight. But family and people gathering there to enjoy a nice weekend is also a pleasure to observe. Gadgets seem a fashion nowadays, older or younger generation. Strolling along the Bund, its groups of historical buildings and along NanjingEast Road seems like back to the old days. Peace hotel 和平飯店 has a spendid lobby with gorgeous art / sculpture reflecting life in Shanghai of the time. Music played in the lobby, guards watching everybody to prevent photo shooting. My time at the Bund and NanjingEast Road came to an end very quickly. I...