Shanghai

Shanghai is definitely at the forefront of all other Chinese cities. If you're not staring at the beautiful modern skyline, or strolling through the historic European river side, you're either shopping in the 7 storey shopping malls or trying to figure out their danged subway system (took us 3 days and about 20 wasted Yuan!).

We have had a great time here just strolling around. There is definitely an energy here that isn't found anywhere else in China. We've been busy seeing all the sites in the 6 days we've been here and we could probably still use a couple more days. Maybe it's because the weather is sweltering out there and we don't move as fast but there is a lot one can do here.

Of course, my high point here was the Maglev ride. Other things I enjoyed was the quick ferry ride across Huangpu River (2Y); Walking on the Bund; And the really REALLY good eggtarts we found (see Jenni's blog). If we weren't on such a budget, I surely would have spent a few days shopping in Yuyuan Bazaar for all the Mao memorabilia we saw today!