Our first day in Shanghai was a feast for the senses in every way. After the very fast train trip from Suzhou and settling into The Astor House Hotel, we strolled down one of the most famous streets in Shanghai, The Bund. Lined by large, elegant, English looking buildings on one side and the river on the other side, The Bund is entertainment in itself with pedestrians and traffic continuously on the move. The contrast of buildings on the other side of the river is dramatic with state-of-the-art skyscrapers each striving to 'out tower' each other.
Strolling on the Bund
Strolling on the Bund
This large bull is fortunately stationary, not on the charge.
Ordering our meal, a celebration of both Tanya's and Richard's birthdays, at 'M on the Bund'.
"You know you can't eat all that pavlova on your own, Mum".
Views from the restaurant.
Some of the spectacular buildings in Pudong on the other side of the river.
Ferries carry multitudes of passengers up and down the river, including us.
The building on the left with the gap near the top is currently the city's
tallest but will soon be dwarfed by another under construction.
Barges carry a variety of goods along the river.
Some of the lovely building on The Bund.
A closer look at 'skyscraper city'.
A barge almost submerged under its load of logs.
Inspecting the table decorations on the ferry.
Apartment blocks.
More activity on the river.
Buildings on both sides of The Bund begin to light up at the end of the day.
One of the many colour changes of this bridge near our hotel.
Amazing photos. I won't feel the need to ake so many when we go as we can come back and look at yours!!! Xxx
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