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The very far east of Shanghai - we ride all the way in hard trails reaching to this piece of land - wild, calm nothing else; beautiful seasonal birds resting throughout the wetlands, probably the most pleasant field for buffalos, unwind scenes without seeing any boundaries - this is perhaps the last paradise out of Shanghai. Completing a total 72 kms in and out on rough trails, bypassing few villages, probably one of the best ride so far in a 1-hour reachable distance out of greater Shanghai area. Yet, best transportation to feel the touch - on a mountain bike, no others.... read more

Well, a bit disappointing! Intending to enjoy real and remotely quiet, crystal clear island, uniquely resort - Gayana Eco Resort, ya to some extent yes, but looking at the price we paid for it (USD 360 a night) - I'd say, there is still a lot to improve though the staffs are working hard to show a difference. The entire atmosphere, details and environment - more or less a 4 stars standard. There are lot of flooding rubbish at high tide, the shadow beach is not as crystal clear as we expected may be it is just too close to the city (where it is not really well maintained and developed, pitiful!); disappointing numbers of tropical fishes and corals we dream to watch. Overall, the sense of exclusivity, private, unique are missing at the asked price. ... read more

It might not be as famous as Pulau Gaya out of Kota Kinabalu, but Manukan Island is tiny yet gorgeous! Crystal clear water, millions of sea fishes and close touch of tropical climate - not far from the city jetty, an easy 25-mins boat ride brings you to this unwind nature! The striking moment is when the boat arriving into the deck, probably 150 meters lining out of the white sandy beach, we would see thousands of tropical fishes swimming 20 meters beneath, well, "jump into the sea!" - spending few nights on the island could be romantically back to basic if luxurious amenities are not in demand. Short, sandals, sun and silent-reflection - elements needed at Manukan!... read more

Visited this special place right after a friend's recommendation. No regret. It is a gorgeous and quiet place within the city, many might not even know there is such a place nearby! Plentiful of galleries and design studio, newmoma showroom is particularly unique. It lies at the far end within the old, tall and wide factory building. Mixture of cement and cramped-wood form the interior - the concept is great with collections from artist of ceramic out of Jingdezhen, Shanxi Province. What I feel it is missing, a cozy cafe by the Suzhou river! Worth a few hours retreat and recovery of brain-dried there at M50!... read more

2 weeks back to the city from Lijiang, started to miss the tranquility at the dawn in Lijang, the morning sun shining into the window for a slow start of the day, ya, not to mention the nice and easy jazz songs surrounding Prague Cafe! It is really a slow pace old town to unwind our pressures from works in cosmopolitan lifestyle - fast, results, and money. I assume, probably quite true, longer life can be expected there in Lijiang or any similar places around the world with such a condition - fresh air, unrestricted mindset and nothing to lose mentality.... read more