Our first look at Shanghai - smog!
We had booked a tour to visit the Temple of the Jade Buddha, The Emperors's Forbidden City (modeled on the Forbidden City in Beijing) and a Silk Museum and Warehouse
On the way
Capitalism everywhere
Lots of very large apartment complexes, for the 24+ million who live in Shanghai
The temple, in the middle of the city
A marvel - couching with gold thread - and it was verywhere.
This is not the Jade Buddha - we were not permitted to photograph it. This is the reclining Budhha, just as beautiful, if much smaller.
This is experimental because the pupils are taught in English.
Cherry blossoms but not as important as in Japan.
The entrance to the Forbidden City
Why do we export the worst?
A bit of tranquility
There should always be 2 lions guarding the gate: the female lion has her paw on a baby and the male lion has his paw on a ball, symbolizing power.
The Dragon Wall
Elephant and friend
The stone was in the direct line of sight from the Emperor's study. for meditation.
The Silk Museum
Leaving
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