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By: Is This China? East Nanjing Road | Shanghai Novice

Is This China? East Nanjing Road | Shanghai Novice — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:42:09 +0000

[...] be manipulated into thinking China is not Chinese at all but in fact western. The first time I laid eye’s upon East Nanjing Road I had to pinch myself “Is this China?” In fact when I want a little break from China [...]

By: Rediscovering China, Rediscovering Inspiration | On UR Way Travel

Rediscovering China, Rediscovering Inspiration | On UR Way Travel — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 07:13:54 +0000

[...] Deeper and deeper I wandered into the old neighborhood, the more I descended into it’s depths, the more energized I felt. Despite being surrounded by the familiar sights of China, everything still seemed new, everything still seemed to trigger my natural curiosity, these people’s lives were so different to my own life in Shanghai and worlds apart from the life I had back home. Everything was fascinating to me, old ladies sitting by the side of the road knitting, tuk tuks and scooters whizzing by, people preparing food on small fold up tables outside their homes, people washing dirty dishes on the road, oh how different this all was! I hadn’t felt like this in a long time, I hadn’t felt this excited about China since I’d backpacked around the south months before. I was elated to feel excitement, I was elated to feel something for Shanghai, I was elated that I was finally excited by Shanghai again. [...]

By: My Love, Hate Relationship with Shanghai | On UR Way Travel

My Love, Hate Relationship with Shanghai | On UR Way Travel — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:23:35 +0000

[...] my first trip to Shanghai I was blown away and somewhat culture shocked, Shanghai was a whole new world, an unfamiliar China. I was amazed and seduced by the bright lights, the western foods, the [...]

By: To market, To Market, Chinese Style! | On UR Way Travel

To market, To Market, Chinese Style! | On UR Way Travel — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:30:30 +0000

[...] the whole city of Shanghai seems to be on crack and steroids so are the items in the market in one of the poorest area’s [...]

By: Suzy

Suzy — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:17:39 +0000

How strange about those children in the streets! Sounds like a great itinerary. Love the shots of the skyline over Huangpu river.
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By: A Rainy Day in Jiaxing | On UR Way Travel

A Rainy Day in Jiaxing | On UR Way Travel — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:45:08 +0000

[...] is located in Zhejiang province of south eastern China. It is only 40 mins from Shanghai and can be reached by regular trains or [...]

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:50:26 +0000

What a great post — the pictures especially are stunning! I remember feeling similarly overwhelmed and awed when I visited Shanghai a couple of years ago. It certainly wasn’t what I expected at all! Glad you had a good experience (and that you avoided getting peed on).
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By: Sasha

Sasha — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:21:02 +0000

Hahaha oh now that is taking peeing on the street to a whole new level! Expecting a high five after is a bit of a tall order!!! Crazy kids!!!

By: tucky

tucky — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:43:29 +0000

i remember a girl about 5 peeing in the street and trying to high five me as i walked by

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