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June 12th 2009
Published: July 8th 2009
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8am was almost too early today, so sore from working out yesterday...but that's when we all hopped on the bus for our scheduled and free field trip to Zhujiajiao, a canal town known as the Tiny "Venice of the East" and one of the four ancient towns technically in the Qingpu District of Shanghai, but really right outside (1 hour drive). Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town well-known throughout Chi... Read Full Entry



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I am a third year at Georgia Tech studying Chemical Engineering who loves his music, good food, bboyin', meeting random people, exercising, and chillin' with family and friends. The GT Study Abroad Program in Shanghai is the trip that actually got me to start this blog. Right now, I'm back at Tech for summer semester but I just finished visiting my brother in Boston and will be posting my updates from that soon! Peace.... full info
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Hanging Shrine Offerings Hanging Shrine Offerings
Hanging Shrine Offerings
in Town/City God Temple
Not sure of this ornaments purposeNot sure of this ornaments purpose
Not sure of this ornaments purpose
Town God Temple's BellTown God Temple's Bell
Town God Temple's Bell
Main Hall in Town God TempleMain Hall in Town God Temple
Main Hall in Town God Temple
Poor pic cause so close up, sorry I was tired of temples
Statue of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy)Statue of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy)
Statue of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy)
at Town God Temple
Open Area in Baguo TempleOpen Area in Baguo Temple
Open Area in Baguo Temple
Where all the Monks bring their fine dates
Baguo Temple Bell TowerBaguo Temple Bell Tower
Baguo Temple Bell Tower
Decor Along the Stairway in Baguo TempleDecor Along the Stairway in Baguo Temple
Decor Along the Stairway in Baguo Temple
View of Zhujiajiao from the top of the Baguo Bell TowerView of Zhujiajiao from the top of the Baguo Bell Tower
View of Zhujiajiao from the top of the Baguo Bell Tower
Looking out on Caogao River
ZhujiajiaoZhujiajiao
Zhujiajiao
Baguo Temple Window ViewBaguo Temple Window View
Baguo Temple Window View
Actually took a bit of effort to figure out how to open the window!
Baguo Temple BellBaguo Temple Bell
Baguo Temple Bell
Yeahh I didn't actually ring it...might have cost money, but Camilio did
Who doesn't want a picture with a monkWho doesn't want a picture with a monk
Who doesn't want a picture with a monk
In the hopes that he's not just some government puppet hired for tourism and to make it look like China has freedom within the allowed religions
Circular Doorways are so much fun!Circular Doorways are so much fun!
Circular Doorways are so much fun!
Longboard carried on shoulders and paraded around with dragons during festivalsLongboard carried on shoulders and paraded around with dragons during festivals
Longboard carried on shoulders and paraded around with dragons during festivals
At the Y-Art Museum
Tight Bamboo CarvingTight Bamboo Carving
Tight Bamboo Carving
Impressive Wooden Statue of BuddhaImpressive Wooden Statue of Buddha
Impressive Wooden Statue of Buddha
Carved out of a single piece of wood of course, ha - sandlewood I think
Street near where we ate lunchStreet near where we ate lunch
Street near where we ate lunch
Live Silk WormsLive Silk Worms
Live Silk Worms
Silk Worms making cocoonsSilk Worms making cocoons
Silk Worms making cocoons
Is that George W. Bush?Is that George W. Bush?
Is that George W. Bush?
It's gotta be



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