Thursday, December 25, 2008

BENV2242 - Suzhou

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Shanghai World Financial Centre Observatory. From the 101st floor the spectacular views of the sprawling city at night captivate the spectators.

Situated underneath a metro overpass near Baoxing Rd. station the bustling town markets draw Mary to explore what the people have to sell on thier small blankets on the ground.



On the train to Hangzhou. Scott engages in conversation with an expatriate returning to visit his homeland.



Exploring the grounds of Tonji university



Getting lost along the way. After taking a few wrong turns on our way to visit the first architecture firm near the Shanghai sculpture square we got to explore the back alleys of this gentrified area



Again in the same precinct it is interseting to see people interacting amongst artwork the messages of which transcend cultural and linguistic barriers.



On the metro to Nanjing Road. Travel within urban environments via mass transit systems remain consistant regardless of where one may be, especially during rush hour.


People move along this magical thoroughfare illuminated by traditional red lanterns in Suzhou


With stalls set up along the sides local residents sell small handicrafts to those who are drawn over to look


Getting around in an ecologically sustainable manner whilst experiencing the local culture



The typical look of tourists, eagerly taking in the surrounds

A local man waiting for business



Exploring tiger hill

One of Shanghai's famous shopping precincts Nanjing road bustles as people make thier way around.



Emersed in the culture



Changing trains at Boaxing Rd Station, waiting patiently on the packed platform
















































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