WHISPERS OF SHANGHAI

As I grow older, the allure of a simple life is one I dare not resist, for it allows me a calm existence in a world so complex and many a times overwhelming. To keep my travels equally simple and relaxed, I follow what I call the rule of three: Something to see, something to do and something to eat. Believe me, experiencing Shanghai in “3D” was a pure delight.

SEE

Shanghai is an explosive night beauty unafraid to flaunt it. The drive from the airport left me “oohing and aahing” at the symphony of night-lights and towering skylines. Of super highways and bridges spanning distances unheard of in the +256 area. The adventures started with a night walk along Nanjing Road, the main shopping street of Shanghai and one of the world’s busiest shopping streets. At night, it winds down and makes a spectacular choice for an evening walk to the bund. If your hotel was anything like mine, then return to your room early enough to enjoy the luxuries it offers.

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Nanjing road by night
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Nanjing road by day
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Afternoon walk to the bund
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Beautiful hotel interiors

DO

Hanging out at the Bund or Wiatan was my greatest delight. Although I missed the night view, which I hear is drop dead gorgeous, the daytime experience sparked enough satisfaction to last a lifetime! The Oriental Pearl TV Tower also stands out as a must visit spot, offering an unrivalled aerial view of Shanghai at all observatory levels.

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Walk calmly to the Bund
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The bund!
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Views at the Bund
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Sky-high buildings
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Oriental Pearl TV Tower
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263m above ground

EAT

And when it is all said and done, have a meal prepared the hot-pot way and literally enjoy the warmth of friendship. Make meal-time a worthwhile experience.

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Cheers!

Saw Bizzy

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