Shanghai, a city of more than 20 million
people, on a hazy day
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The 12-story Peace Hotel was opened
in Shanghai in 1929. Built in Gothic style, it has a granite exterior with a...
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On the Bund is the statue of Chen Yi,
the first mayor of Shanghai after the liberation of China. He also served as...
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The skyline of Shanghai is seen from
the Bund across the Huang Pu River. Unfortunately, on our one day in...
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Bund means an embankment or an
embanked quay. The Shanghai Bund, which stretches about a mile, has dozens of...
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Eight lions stand guard at the entrance
to the Shanghai Museum, which focuses on the development of all facets of...
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In 1996 when the Shanghai Museum
opened, it was described as earthquake-proof and the most modern exhibition...
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Opposite the entrance by the lions, the
Museum opens onto the People's Square in the center of the city. The...
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The museum's marble-covered central
atrium is surrounded by 14 galleries on several floors. One estimated cost of...
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Embroidered festive attire with silver
ornaments is worn by a Chinese minority people in the 20th century....
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Hammered silver containers from the
Dai minority in Yunnan Province from the early 20th century
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Gilded copper figure from the Tibetan
people during the Qing Dynasty which lasted almost 300 years ending in 1911
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Fishing boat with carved and painted
design used by the Gaoshan minority in Taiwan during the late 20th century
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Lacquer basket painted floral design
with gold from the Tibetan people in the late 20th century
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Folding wood arm chair from the Ming
Dynasty between 1368 and 1644
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Rectangular table with engraved cloud
and dragon design and throne chair with engraved cloud and dragon...
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Wooden display cabinet with engraved
bird design from the Qing Dynasty between 1644 and 1911
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Screen set in a wooden stand with gold-
painted and ivory-inlaid panel from the Qing Dynasty between 1644 and 1911
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Vase with underglaze blue design of
interlaced lotus Jingdezhen Ware between 1862 and 1874
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Polychromed glazed pottery pillow in
the shape of a reclining baby, Pacun Ware, Jin, 1115 - 1334
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Revolving openwork vase with fencai
design, Jingdezhen ware, Qinglong Reign, 1736-1795
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Celadon lion-shaped bixie (evil spirits
exorciser), Western Jin, 265-317 A.D.
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Polychrome glazed pottery, statue of
heavenly guardian, Tang, 618-907 A.D.
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Polychrome glazed pottery, figurine of
equestrienne, Tang, 618-907 A.D.
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Polychrome glazed pottery, phoenix
head ewer with applique decoration, Liao, 947-1125 A.D.
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Polychrome painted figurine of seated
woman, Cizhou ware, Jin, 1115-1234 A.D.
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Qingbai (bluish white) glazed Buddha
statue, Jingdezhen ware, Yuan, 1271-1368 A.D.
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Octagonal candlestick with underglaze
blue design of interlaced flowers, Jingdezhen ware, Xuande reign, 1426-1435...
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Underglaze blue statue of man blowing
a conch on an animal, Jingdezhen ware, Wanli reign, 1573-1620 A.D., Ming
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Statue of Buddha, Zhangzhou ware,
Chenghua reign, 1465-1487 A.D., Ming
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People's Square, easily accessed from
the Shanghai Museum, was formerly the city's race-course, a sports...
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The Grand Theatre, the low building, was
designed by a French architect. The roof of the building is an upturned arc,...
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In front of the Shanghai Museum entrance
off of People's Square, a kite flyer is not to successful in gaining...
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Feeding pigeons was much more fun!
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One last chance for purchasing rugs,
silk wall hangings, jewelry, and whatever else could be stuffed into a...
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It takes an average of 25 to 28 days for
a silkworm, which is no bigger than an ant, to grow old enough to spin...
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The lady is cutting (sculpting) a
pattern in the rug. One wrong move and the rug would be ruined.
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Displayed on a wall at the factory/shop
this would make either a beautiful wall hanging or a rug. I wish I had...
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Another beautiful creation!
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The floral design appears to be three-
dimensional on top of the colored squares, but the whole rug/wall...
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The Yu Gardens, also known as the Yu
The Yu Gardens, also known as the Yu Yuan Garden, are probably the most...
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Covering five acres now, Yu Gardens'
construction began in 1559, taking workers almost 20 years to complete.
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The gardens are designed to distort
space and distance. Within the gardens there is a maze of pavilions,...
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Turning almost every curve in the path
brings into view some kind of wood carving or engraving.
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The once privately-owned gardens have
more than 40 areas each with its own unique flavor.
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The gardens were the idea of a
government officer of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) named Pan Yunduan. Yu in...
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Over the centuries the garden fell into
disarray. Parts of it gradually became residences, schools and markets.
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In 1760, some rich merchants bought Yu
Gardens and spent more than 20 years reconstructing the buildings. During the...
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In 1956 the Shanghai government restored
the gardens, and they were reopened to the public in 1961.
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Yu Gardens has an exquisite layout and
intricate architecture. Each hall, stone, pavilion and stream is meant to...
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There are six sections to the gardens--
the Grand Rockery, Ten-Thousand-Flower Pavilion, Hall of Heralding...
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Our visit to the gardens was late in the
afternoon, and certainly earlier in the day when there would have been more...
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As you can see from the prior photo,
beautiful views are everywhere in the gardens and different when only...
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After this third view of the same pagoda
it was time to wend our way to the exit and walk through the large shopping...
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A 2005 report from Dairy Queen stated:
"Now we have 53 stores throughout China -- 42 in Beijing, eight in...
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In 2006 Starbucks won a two-year
copyright battle against Xingbake, a Chinese chain it claimed had copied the...
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A statue stands on the balcony of a
restaurant near Wu Gardens beckoning customers into the restaurant.
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I can't believe there is any place in
the world, other than on Antarctica, where a McDonald's has not...
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With reference to the prior photo, I
fooled you into thinking there was another one when this picture is the...
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As we exited our bus headed for the
acrobatic performers' theater, the lighted buildings of Shanghai made a...
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Acrobatic performance
All pictures were taken from my seat in the front row of the balcony.
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Acrobatic performance
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Acrobatic performance
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Acrobatic performance-Candelabra #1
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Acrobatic performance-Candelabra #2
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Acrobatic performance-Candelabra #3
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Acrobatic performance-Candelabra #4
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Acrobatic performance-Candelabra #5
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Acrobatic performance-Flying #1
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Acrobatic performance-Flying #2
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Acrobatic performance
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Acrobatic performance
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Acrobatic performance-Headstands #1
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Acrobatic performance-Headstands #2
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Acrobatic performance-Headstands #3
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Acrobatic performance-Headstands #4
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Acrobatic performance-Chairs #1
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Acrobatic performance-Chairs #2
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iAcrobatic performance-Chairs #3
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Acrobatic performance
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Acrobatic performance
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Acrobatic performance-Human stack #1
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Acrobatic performance-Human stack #2
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Acrobatic performance
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All the performers at the acrobatic
show take a bow.
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The acrobatic performance was such a
great way to end our Chinese experience.
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