There is no shortage of ancient water towns in Shanghai. Tom Cruise even filmed Mission Impossible 3 in Xitang Water Town. But Qibao Water Town (七宝老街), also known as Qibao Ancient Town (七宝古镇), is the real hidden gem in Shanghai. Qibao is Chinese for 'seven treasures', and there are different ...
How To Prepare For Your Big Move To China
This is a guest blog post I wrote for Opportunity China, a portal where English teachers, university lecturers, students and au pairs can find exciting and enriching opportunities in China. You have a new job in a new country and you're ready to live as an expat! Now what? As you ...
Shanghai City Highlights
Whether you’re in Shanghai for a day or more, there will be plenty of attractions to see and do. It's best to cluster sights by proximity to make commuting easier. Shanghai's subway system is super convenient to use, and in most cases, subway exits are close enough to the attractions. Here is my ...
Yu Garden Bazaar Shanghai Travel Guide
The Low Down Yu Garden (豫园), also known as Yuyuan Garden is definitely worth visiting in Shanghai for its architecture and culture. Before the communist rule tightened in 1949, Shanghai was divided into foreign concessions where foreigners were not subject to Chinese laws; Yu Garden ...
10 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to China
You don't need to be a seasoned traveler to visit China, but there are some things you should anticipate in order to acclimatize to the local culture, which will allow you to enjoy your time in China. During my trip to China this summer, I experienced both travelling with a private ...
Tips for Shopping at Shanghai’s Fabric Market
So you've decided to visit the South Bund Fabric Market in Shanghai. To conquer the overwhelming selection, you need to go in with a solid game plan and stick with it. The photos of my custom-tailored clothes seen on this page were taken upon my return to Toronto as it was obviously too hot to wear ...
Custom Clothes at Shanghai’s Fabric Market
A trip to Shanghai isn’t complete without a visit to the South Bund Fabric Market. If it can be sewn, it can be made here. Making custom clothes at Shanghai’s Fabric Market is not only common for locals, but also expats and foreigners who frequent this market filled with hundreds of tailors, sample ...