I’m famous in Shanghai


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August 14th 2010
Published: August 14th 2010
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Population: approximately 15 million people and growing. We arrived in the bustling Shanghai south train station around 3pm and Scott’s chicken feet offering friend from the train offered... no, demanded, to help us find out way in the huge city. We hoped into a taxi with and his not so pleased looking wife and took off into the city. The chicken feet man called his daughter and had Scott talk ... Read Full Entry



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People's Square
People's SquarePeople's Square
People's Square

Random amusment park ride in the square
picture of a picturepicture of a picture
picture of a picture

a glimpse of old Shanghai
Shanghai History MuseumShanghai History Museum
Shanghai History Museum

diorama or old Shanghai
the view from our roomthe view from our room
the view from our room

we were able to see the SWFC and the Oriental Pearl every night before bed!
Famous in China!!Famous in China!!
Famous in China!!

the start of the line.
the surging masses at the Bundthe surging masses at the Bund
the surging masses at the Bund

they heard we were in town.
The golden tulipThe golden tulip
The golden tulip

our 5 star room for two nights



14th August 2010

What a city!
I have always wanted to see this city! Text Links
15th August 2010

Shanghai development
Actually the entire Pudong area out to the new airport was developed in the 90's. The Bund project was under construction last May when I visited. They were only clearing the area for the Worlds Fair...no environmental impact statements or community hearings for that effort! The entire Worlds Fair grounds and pavilions were completed in less than one year! When the Chinese decide to do something they do it quickly!
19th August 2010

I was only able to visit Shanghai for a day and a half, and I loved it! Your pictures brought back great memories! I too hope to go back someday!
31st August 2010

Absolutely amazing!!
One of the best blogs with credit due to that amazing city and credit the amazing adventure travellers, and best photo journalist crew ever!! I got vertigo from the 100th floor and I was just looking at the fantastic photo!! Now that you're "famous"........................ Love Dad
22nd January 2011

Blog of the year, 2010
Congratulations! :) This blog was nominated one of the best of 2010, in the Asia/photography category. ''Also Scott and Kristy have some amazing photos from Asia '' http://www.travelblog.org/Topics/27154-1.html

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