Today is our chance to see the sites of Shanghai by daylight and what a beautiful day it is. First, the sun is out and there’s a beautiful blue sky. Plus, it feels like its a bit warmer today too.
Before we depart for our day’s activities, our entire tour group gathers together for a group photo. Since there are 32 of us, that adds up to close to 30 separate pictures being taken. Here’s my copy.
Our first stop of the day is at the Jade Buddha Temple. This is where locals come to pray and/or give thanks for past prayers that have been answered. There are multiple buddha statues within the temple’s property but the most revered figure at this site is the Jade Buddha.
As our tour of the city continues, I am truly amazed by the number of tall buildings that form Shanghai’s skyline. We have the opportunity to take a walk along the waterfront promenade which is in the area called the Bund, or the financial district. There they even have their own version of our Wall Street bull. They also have a beautiful wall decorated with flowers. The sites from the promenade are breathtaking.
Our last stop of the day was the ancient garden of the city that goes back over 400 years. What is most memorable are the flowers starting to bloom, the pathways and mini bridges that cross the pond that runs throughout the garden.
Through the Eye of the Beholder 