Exploring Shanghai

What a fantastic day to be in China ! We were blessed with a beautiful day and with relatively small crowds since the Chinese have just finished their most important holiday celebrating the Lunar New Year. In fact, everywhere we went, we saw evidence of the excitement over the year of the sheep / goat (it's the same word in Chinese so both animals are honored). We made the most of this great day and visited many of Shanghai's most famous buildings, neighborhoods and scenic places. It's hard to believe that we've only been here one day since we saw so much of Shanghai! It was a magnificent day in one of the world's most magnificent cities!

Hanging out on the Bund, Shanghai's beautiful waterfront area

Our official delegation photo 

Ms. Kane at the base of the Pearl Tower, Shanghai's TV Tower 

Our fearless leaders

Our delegation plus one non-UA student (these girls are making lots of new friends!)

The view from the TV Tower

Inside the Pearl Tower

Looking lovely with the Chinese lanterns

Happy New Year! 

Discovering treasures in Tianzifang, an arts and crafts enclave in Old Shanghai 

East meets West 

The glorious view during our nighttime cruise