We arrive in Shanghai at 7.05 a.m. We have arranged for someone to be at the Airport with a sign with our names on it. Have nothing planned for this day but I am sure we will be out very soon after we arrive. Our room will not be available until the afternoon so will just put our suitcases in storage at the hotel.
We arrived at our hotel and put our suitcases in storage until our room was available. Very cold here this morning about 5 degrees. We went for a walk around some streets and then discovered that the shops do not open until 10 a.m. in the morning as they do not close until at least 10 p.m. at night.
While we were in the car from the Airport to our Hotel
Central Hotel - Our Hotel
Inside our Hotel
Photos of inside our Hotel
Out on the streets of Shanghai after we had signed in at the hotel
This street was one of the main shopping areas very close to our hotel
On our way to the Museum we had to cross this main road and the only way was to walk to this walk way over the road.
Margaret outside Museum
Long Queues outside Museum
When we arrived at the Museum there were long queues of adults and children waiting to get into the Museum, Bill was not interested in waiting in the queues went up and asked security as he had read a sign that said over 65 years old were free of charge. We both had our passports on us and were issued in quickly and through security. I took many photos here and will post a few of them. This Museum was brilliant we both thoroughly enjoyed it.
Then it was a long walk back to our hotel
Then it was a long walk back to our hotel
We both taken with this shop full of books
Some of the many accommodation buildings
Friday 23 February 2018
Shanghai Contrasts: Seat in Coach
Explore Shanghai and discover the contrasts of this bustling metropolis. Begin with a visit to the Yuyuan Gardens, a classic creation of the Ming Dynasty, and the old streets of Shanghai, originating in the Qing Dynasty. Continue on to the Bundi, a waterfront area of in central Shanghai, well known as the international architecture exhibition of the west side. Stretching west of the Bundi, discover the former French Concession District, a popular area among expats. The last stop is Xintiandi, a great area for shopping entertainment and leisure. 4 hours
Central Hotel Shanghai
At our Hotel we have breakfast supplied each morning. Here are some photos of the Restaurant
We had lovely breakfast each morning
We had to meet at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Shanghai for this excursion. We arranged to get picked up from our hotel. We were the only 2 people on this excursion with an English speaking Tour Guide. These gardens were beautiful. Pleased we went early in the morning as there were no queues, there were people already queuing when we left.
Bill paying the taxi
Radisson Blu Hotel
In Shanghai it is the Year of the Dog
Yuyuan Gardens
Hugh Rockery
Making Jewellery
Also making jewellery
Out on the street waiting for our driver
Off now to the silk factory
Acrobatic Show & Shanghai Lights:
Enjoy an energetic Shanghai evening with an outstanding performance by the Shanghai Acrobatics School and Troupe. Get ready for a night of skilled, jaw-dropping acrobatics that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This innovative circus show redefines the Chinese formula of acrobatics and performing arts with a captivating story line. After the show explore the dazzling and glistening fluorescent lights of Shanghai as you travel via People's Square, the Bund, the former French Concession District and Xintiandi. 3.5 hours Start time 5.30 p.m.
Saturday 24 February 2018
This show was was brilliant one and half hour show. Bill says it is the best ever not a full theatre.
We then went and looked around shops and the lights of Shanghai. Getting back to the hotel at 10.30 p.m.
Below are photos of the light nights in Shanghai absolutely beautiful on the streets of Shanghai on our way to the show of Acrobatics. Just so much to see.
Happy New Year of the Dog
Selling shoes at night on the Street
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