Chinese New Year 2010 - Xujiahui


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March 10th 2010
Published: March 10th 2010
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The Chinese New Year began on February 14, 2010. We learned that the Chinese LOVE fireworks! And obviously can easily buy them! We were amazed at the sheer volume of fireworks going off constantly. We were able to watch out either of our apartment windows and see a show. On Chinese New Years morning, we woke up to a covering of snow on the ground! On the fourth day of the New Year, we went to sta... Read Full Entry



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Linda and TinaLinda and Tina
Linda and Tina

Buying a bracelet from a street vendor
Jim and LeahJim and Leah
Jim and Leah

Korean BBQ lunch in the mall
Leah and Chinese womenLeah and Chinese women
Leah and Chinese women

These ladies asked if they could have their picture taken with Leah
LeahLeah
Leah

Browsing the English books at the Grand Gateway Mall
Chinese Warriors bookChinese Warriors book
Chinese Warriors book

Leah was excited to see her favorite series - The Warriors by Erin Hunter - in Chinese!
Leah Leah
Leah

In front of New Years decor at Grand Gateway Mall
Golden decorationsGolden decorations
Golden decorations

Golden pineapples, peanuts and Yuan Bao
DecorationDecoration
Decoration

These were hanging on the tree
Courtyard Marriott XujiahuiCourtyard Marriott Xujiahui
Courtyard Marriott Xujiahui

This is the hotel we stayed in
LeahLeah
Leah

In front of Orient Shopping Center
Huge Drum Display!Huge Drum Display!
Huge Drum Display!

If you look close at the side of the drum it has red lanterns hanging all around the edge - In front of Orient Shopping Center
Metro City Metro City
Metro City

During the day
Metro CityMetro City
Metro City

Looking out from the inside
Metro CityMetro City
Metro City

Looking out from the inside



15th March 2010

Whoa it looks like a cool place to stay at.

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