Friday, December 6, 2024

Shanghai Chic

We landed in Shanghai after flying overnight on our first Business Class adventure. What can I say, (glad the flights were on special and do we want to go back to cattle class again?)… I think not, but we will, and it was a lovely treat.

First impressions of this massive city are this… it’s a real mix of old and new, it’s a bit smoggy, a lot modern, and yet it feels ancient to me. A blend I feel we need to explore.




We’re going old school with the return of the paper map. Turns out wifi ain’t as easy here and there’s no google maps. Just as well we can still remember how to read maps, kinda feels nostalgic in some way.



Walking around gardens and buildings is really interesting in this space. It’s a delightful mixture and very eclectic.



The Bund area along the river. Not much sky to be seen along here, wonder why all the skyscrapers if you can’t see the view.



Walking through food halls and streets of shops had us entertained. Anyone for Duck Poop Tea lol




Off to the zoo tomorrow… hope to see some Panda Bears