- We took the metro from the Shanghai airport to our hotel. Metros are kinda crazy as everyone tries to get off at the same time everyone tries to get on.
- Nanjing Road is always happening. Reminds me of Grafton Street in Dublin or even South Beach.
- It can be difficult knowing what you're eating at restaurants when you don't speak any Chinese. Can only say Xie Xie (thank you) and Ni Hao (hello) for so long.
- Not sure how people cross intersections so calmly with all the mopeds, motorized bikes and car honks.
- Always get the duck.
- It's hot in China (although it was hotter in Texas) so you'll see a lot of guys with their shirts up.
- Yes to the tea house, even if you're not a big tea drinker. Cool experience--interesting teas.
- Try to run into hotels to use the bathroom as various public places are only equipped with holes in the ground.
- If possible, cable car up The Great Wall and go down via the toboggan.
- If you happen to be a black woman, like I am, then you will get stared at constantly. When visiting Tiananmen Square and The Forbidden City, pretty much 90% of the people there were gawking at me. One guy even stopped to talk to me in Mandarin. I don't know any Mandarin (as explained above). One family even saddled up next to me at one point and took a photo with me. I swear they either thought I was Rihanna or a martian.
On the Muse: | H&M celfie top | ASOS midi skirt in broken stripe |
These pics are so cute, it's great you had some play time during your trip.
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Sounds amazing, love the look doll :) xx
ReplyDeleteYou look so gorgeous with this long skirt - loving your outfit indeed :)
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A "celfie" on the Great Wall is just toooooo cool, Cheryl! :D
ReplyDeleteLooking chic at the Great Wall Cheryl! The crowds and the non stop traffic in China are more than a little intimidating. How did you find the air quality?
ReplyDeleteRowena @ rolala loves
great wall of china is on my bucket list :)
ReplyDeleteu look great in that outfit, i like the pairing of celfie shirt with that pretty skirt
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You look cute!!!
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What an amazing experience! Yes, I hear China is super hot and humid, glad you brought breezy pieces to wear!!
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Sounds like quite the adventure, and love this look!
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable photos!!! I can't even imagine how incredible the sights must be!
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You're the cutest! Good to hear you didn't climb the Great Wall in those shoes haha. Jealous of your trip..sounds amazing! Your necklace is pretty too. :)
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LOVE the cute sandals! great post...thanks for sharing your experience!
ReplyDeleteLove your outfit! I have that skirt in the navy/white stripe and love it! Looks like a fun trip too!
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You are so adorable! I love this outfit and that top!
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adore that outfit and adore that photo shoot! <3
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LOL, it sounds like you had a pretty interesting time in China. I love your photos at the Great Wall. Hotel bathrooms are always the way to go for "western" style toilets. I also loved nanjing road for shopping and cool little snacks.
ReplyDeleteYou are totally right - they probably thought you were Rihanna or a martian. I was similarly gawked at in India and got asked to pose with families in photos. My friend told me to decline because my photo might be passed around for decades!
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Great pics! And you look fabulous! Take me with you next time! lol
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