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Development of China

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

I’ve been pondering on what to write about my trip to Shanghai.  It’s hard for me to sum up my thoughts of the city.  It is certainly a very westernized city, but it has its own Chinese flair.  What amazed me about Shanghai and even in China as a whole, as I also encountered this [...]

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Zhujiajiao – The Venice of China

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

Venturing in a big city can be exciting and fun, especially seeing all the neon lights, but sometimes I need a break and enjoy the small town life.  Nestled in middle of a landscape of construction, there is a small town about 40 minutes by taxi from the city center of Shanghai call Zhujiajiao.  It is [...]

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Yu Yuan Garden in Shanghai

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

Yu Yuan Garden is an ancient area in Shanghai, but it is very touristy as it is filled with shops catering to tourists.  If one wants to find souvenirs or Chinese crafts, this is the place to go!  I will let the photos speak for themselves.

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And voila! Here are my results!

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Here are my custom-made clothes I picked up this morning! I will write details on the rest of the trip on the plane or when I get back to the States tomorrow.

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Getting Custom Made Clothes Done!

Sunday, September 18th, 2011

If I ever want custom-made clothes done in the States, well, I can dream on until I die.  That will never happen unless I become super-rich.  That is not the case in China as an American.  My friend took me to a “tailor market” where we can pick fabrics out and have a custom-made dress, [...]

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