Just got to doing pictures for Shanghai!
I traveled alone this trip because I figured I needed some time away from people, and since I speak the language (Mandarin), it would be great if I could do some sort of single trip here.
Here're some pictures of the hotel I stayed, which was awesome. The bathroom was huge for one really, and I had a sofa area which was beautiful.
I traveled alone this trip because I figured I needed some time away from people, and since I speak the language (Mandarin), it would be great if I could do some sort of single trip here.
Here're some pictures of the hotel I stayed, which was awesome. The bathroom was huge for one really, and I had a sofa area which was beautiful.
day/night bath
shower and toilet
shower and toilet
king bed
sofa area/work area
tv
there's an aisle that you walk through before reaching the bed, and everything looks so oriental-western fusion, it's really nice :)
Had takeaway and my colleague said that this chinese fast food chain had awesome taiwanese influenced dishes, so I ordered the fattest ever mei cai qo you (steamed mui choy with pork belly) and I loved it!
yums, cost me around S$4+ for a set like that, with fresh soya bean drink.
Went out later in the evening after unpacking and sorting out some itineraries, and took some pictures while i walked around the hotel vicinity.
Opposite the hotel are some convenient stores and restaurants.
Hotel on left, and some office building on the right, along with residential area.
chinese starbucks
the only store I wished we had in Dubai since DXB had everything:
Wanted to try this rice wine+steamed pudding mix but they were sold out on that day. Will come back to try this end month!
Happy lemon because I missed bubble tea, I liked that china is very much into bubbles!
I loved the exterior of the hotel - changes lights and its beautiful.
It was a little crowded due to a cosmetic tradeshow in the function rooms, and they had hotel guests streaming in to stay as well.
convenient stores like these are common, and my favorite has to be family mart.
lobby bar has a beautiful stage with bands playing fusion music.
the aisle that i was talking about earlier, and my supper for that day;
convenient store purchases: gui ling gao (herbal jelly), matcha mousse pocky (love this!!) and taiwanence milk tea!
woke up the next morning and 5am
(holly cow, every day i wake up at this timing, and I feel so tired by 3pm)
<3 my jumper though i regretted wearing it in the day. Bloody warm, but its a good choice for night.
this beauty studio practices morning work out for their employees so that they can be energized at work. Team spirit yo!
my colleague, courtney and I went back to the fast food to get our breakfast!
gyoza!
courtney had the dish i had for dinner the day before and awww, i loved it!
I had zha jiang mian (black bean minced meat sauce noodles) and mmm a great breakfast dish it is!
Accompanied by our favorite fresh soya bean drink :>
Courtney went back to hotel to catch some more rest before meeting her friends, while I took a train to where she recommended me to go for cheap shopping thrill!
Took a train to this place where they sell really cheap apparel... it resembles something like Bangkok's Platinium mall, which is located near East Nanjing Road.
It's called Qi Pu Lu and is rather famous within locals, where they also sell wholesale.
the newer malls are more spacious but when i went to the xingwang mall, i had little standing space and it was really crowded.
Prices are better in xingwang though :)
I was trying to find heels but the types of shoes they sell don't appeal to me.. either they are in odd shapes or they look too fanciful.. too much crystal studs and blings somehow isn't my style.
Took a train back when it's time to rest, at around 4pm. I had too many bags for one to hold.
The metro liens are so convenient and since I stayed beside a metro stop, it's really cheap to travel from hotel to city. Takes me around S$1.60 to and fro.
my purchases, was trying to look for some winter coats but darn, there's only one shop which sells them.
everything for less than SGD80, sweet deals :)
Brolly S$4 each, shorts for S$5, wallet and bag of quality material S$12 each, tees at S$5, jacket at S$30.
I didn't even try to bargain because every store was so busy O.O
Slept 3 hours before I went out at night. Stopped by East Nanjing road again to get to see the view at the Bund. It's a must go from the sites that I googled!
Had a light snack before I continued walking towards the bridge to the Bund.
Leaving you with pictures because I had little idea how to add captions to these :p
Behind me is this oriental pearl tower (东方明珠塔)
It's a TV tower in Shanghai which used to be one of the tallest buildings.
pictures of the night view of the Bund
otherwise known in chinese - 外滩, a waterfront area in Shanghai.
Lots of well-lit and beautiful buildings that don't make you feel like you're in China at all :)
Lovely place to be in that takes your breath away.
I loved how breezy it was to be at this waterfront and how troubled-free I felt when I was there.
Well-recommended!
Went back to the mall and chanced upon my HKG favorite drink here!
Took back mango drink with hashima - a great day I had that made me really happy :-)
I didn't think that I could ever travel alone in a place I've never been - but I was fortunate enough not to be lost and kept chancing to places and things I was happy to go/to do!
That's amazing!
Went back via the train - you could see how detailed the train network map is and every exit is clearly labelled. I am pretty impressed by Shanghai really, the only thing I think they could still work on is having people to stop spitting in public :\
trusty converse I had
and my dinner - suan cai fei niu! Chinese Sauerkraut with Sliced Beef :)
