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Trip to Shanghai, China 🇨🇳

It was a trip to Shanghai, China 🇨🇳 Shanghai is a vibrant metropolis that blends traditional culture with modernity, offering countless opportunities for stunning photographs 📸 We started our Shanghai adventure with an early morning ☀️ visit to The Bund, the city’s iconic waterfront area. The soft morning light ✨ made the historic colonial-era buildings along the waterfront look even more majestic, while the modern skyline of Pudong across the river added a striking contrast 🙌 The stillness of the river at dawn and the reflection of the buildings in the water provided perfect photo opportunities 📸 It’s one of the best spots in the city to capture both old and new Shanghai 🙌 📍Zhongshan East 1st Road, Shanghai, China We then headed to Yu Garden 🌺 a traditional Chinese garden located in the Old City of Shanghai. The garden’s serene ponds, classical pavilions, winding paths, and lush greenery 🌱 offer an incredible contrast to the city’s fast-paced life. We visited in late morning ⛅️ when the light gently illuminated the delicate architecture and vibrant flora. If you’re looking for a mix of nature and history, Yu Garden is a must-visit 🙌 📍218 Anren Street, Shanghai, China For a breathtaking panoramic view of Shanghai, we visited the Shanghai Tower early in the morning ☀️ The tower is the tallest building in China, and we went up to the observation deck on the 118th floor to capture sweeping views of the entire city. At sunrise, the soft golden light ✨ reflected off the modern glass buildings, creating the perfect setting for wide-angle shots 📸 of Shanghai’s impressive skyline. The contrast between the futuristic skyscrapers and the city’s historic districts was a sight to behold 🙌 📍501 Yincheng Middle Rd, Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai, China In the afternoon, we visited People’s Square, one of the city’s main public spaces, which is surrounded by impressive buildings and lush greenery 🌱 Right next to the square is the Shanghai Museum, a striking modern building with an impressive collection of Chinese art. The architecture of the museum itself is worth photographing 📸 with its round, bronze-colored exterior. The park surrounding the square is a great spot for street photography, capturing the busy life of the city 😍 📍201 Renmin Ave, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China If you have any extra time or are looking for a place to capture the energy of the city after dark, Nanjing Road is the place to be 💯It’s one of the world’s busiest shopping streets, and at night, it transforms into a dazzling spectacle of lights 🙌🙌🙌 #chinatrip #vacation #travel
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