Hello, Shanghai.

It was on my "Before I leave Asia..." Buck List, and over the Qing Ming (Tomb Sweeping) Holiday at the beginning of April, I was able to cross it off: Visit Shanghai

It's called the Paris of Asia, and while I have yet to visit Paris I can see why they say that. Sleek skyscrapers,  the quaint French concession, and shopping galore. I am not sure if Shanghai is really as fabulous as I have decided it is or if my high opinion is all do to the fact that I just really needed a break from my corner of the world. Either way, it was a wonderful weekend trip. Good friends, good food, and good sights!

People's Square

Yu Yuan Gardens

 

The Bund

 

At the top of the World...Financial Center.

Shanghai's current tallest building next to Shanghai's next tallest

Old Town

Re-Defining the Way We Think about the World

I'm an avid TEDTalk fan. And I have found this Talk so incredibly refreshing, thought provoking, and brilliant that I just simply had to post it here.