We began the day on the East side of the city in Pudong,
by the Oriental TV tower. This is the most famous
landmark in Shanghai. It is the one piece of architecture
that people worldwide recognize as unique to Shanghai.
Dr. Riley, Dr. McIntyre, and Dr. France stop for a picture outside the tower with two of our Chinese tour guides, Wendy and Healthy who are with us for the week . These women have been very helpful in explaining the many differences between the country and the city.
The fountains and flag poles that stood along the courtyard of the tour's entrance way.
Located in the first globe of the tower is a restaurant, in the second globe at 263 meters up there is a sightseeing deck. This gives visitors 360* access to the city skyline. Today we were unable to see very far due to a large about of smog in the air.
Brett, Rob, Brandy, Adam, Codie, Danielle, and Lindsay sit
with the Shanghai expo mascot that was located outside
of the tour. These statues can be found all over the city,
to promote the expo that will be held in the near future.
Mark and Dr. Riley discuss the significance of the TV
tower to Shanghai. The professors were along helping to
guide us in our learning of the Chinese culture.
Lindsay gives the mascot a high five for good luck in our adventures.
A group stops to to pose for a picture in front of the windows in the tower.
A few shots of the veiw of Shanghai from 263 meters up in the Pearl Tower.
A group stops to to pose for a picture in front of the windows in the tower.
This picture captures the construction of a building
complex in the city. They first build all the foundations
then construct the buildings
John, Cliff and Rob talk with a local elder and Julie while enjoying the view in the tower.
Throughout China we have experienced many of the locals
taking pictures of us. Here Justin, Chris, Ryan, Nikola and
Jackie stop to pose for a shot together.
Ryan poses with two of our tour guides for the week, Michael and Julie.
Adam seeks advice from our tour guide within the Pearl Tower.
Dr. Riley helps answer questions for Danielle and Codie.
On the ground floor of the tower was the Shanghai Folk Museum. This was an elaborate set up of the cities historical events. The museum took us through every era of the past through stage sets and a number of rooms displaying the history.
Dr. McIntyre describes the use of the wedding chair to Jessica.
This ornate object takes ten years to make. The one in the Folk
Muesem was over 700 years old.
Caitlin, Danielle, Adam, Lindsay, Brandy, Codi
and Nikola pose for a picture in
front of the famous Shanghai Tower.
The group stop before head off to our next
stop for a group picture on the
steps in front of the Pearl Tower.
Next Dr. Chow took us on a walk through the financial
district of Shanghai. We were able to see first hand the
magnificent architecture of Shanghai. The tallest building in
Shanghai stands 87 stories high.
Before becoming a professor at West Virginia University
Dr. Chow lived in the financial district of Shanghai near where
we were walking. He was very familar with our surroundings.
We stopped at the park in the center of the financial district
to take in the scenery. Shanghai is attempting to incorporate
more green spaces into their city in hopes of save the enviroment.
Tim, Ryan, Justin and Will pose for a picture in
front of the skyscrapers of Shanghai.
There was a large park with green yards, yet
there were signs posted to keep off the grass.
This sign reads do not cross the line.
Codie, Danielle, Caitlin, Brett, and Brandy enjoy the
break in the park.
Dr. Chow describes his experiences to Adam and Nikola.
Dr. France and Dr. McIntyre talk with Wendy in
order to learn more about Shanghai.
A different view of the tallest building in the skyline.
Shanghai skyline from the financial district.
We ended our walk at the Shanghai stock exchange where
we were greeted by another WVU Alumni who is currently
an employee of the Shanghai Stock Exchange. He will be
lecturing us on June 3rd about Social Security in China.
After a quick meeting we piled back on the bus and headed
for the Brand Mall of Shanghai where we sat down for a
traditional round table dinner. We again were served over
10 dishes. The food was delicious, even better than the day before.
After lunch we were given a bus tour through the Pudong
area on our way to Wal-Mart.
Yes we all traveled half way around the world to visit a
Wal-Mart, and it was surprisingly interesting. This
experience gave us first hand knowledge of the difference
culture can have on a store. While the makeup
of the store was the same, what we found inside
was very different. This was an enlightening opportunity.
Here our students look at a number of sea cucumbers
and soft shell crabs that were for sale.
Chris points out the frogs that were in an
aquariums for sale to be eaten.
Their foods, are completely different from
that of American tastes, but Wal-Mart
offers a 200% guarantee on all live products.
Another amazing piece of architecture found in Shanghai.
After Wal-Mart we were taken back to the hotel for a few free
hours to nap and freshen up for our night tour of Shanghai.
This is the view from our hotel.
For dinner this evening we took a boat tour of
the Huangpu River. We were given the VIP
treatment with our own floor of the boat.
Justin and Wendy take a chance to get their picture taken on the boat.
Some shots of the Pudong skyline at night.
Adam poses in front of the glowing Pearl Tower
There were a number of boat tours. The river had a lot of
boat traffic the entire day.
The Bund from the river.
Kristen, Mrs. Wong, Healthy, Julie, Danielle, Wendy and
I pose for a picture on the deck of the boat.
Rob, Kristen, Justin, Danielle and Ryan enjoy the
scenery on the Huangpu River.
Dr. Chow, John, Mark and Cliff spent their evening
discussing the trip and what we had experienced so far.
Dr. McIntyre, Dr. France and Mrs. Wong in front of Pudong.
Julie, Healthy, Wendy Danielle, Dr. McIntyre, Dr. France,
Kristen and Mrs. Wong.
Nikola and Adam in front of the night skyline.
Nikola, Kristen, Jacob, Codie and Brandy relax on the stern of the ship.
Danielle, Evelyn, Jessica and Megan.
Jennifer and Healthy
A few group shots before we docked the boat.
