CeD in Shanghai

A funny place to explore, although in the end, not much to bring back home.

We can note that Namdaemun market dates back to 1414, during the reign of King Taejong, as a government managed marketplace. In 1608, [[Seonjo of Joseon|King Seonjo] set up the office of the “tribute bureau” in the district to manage the tributes of rice, cloth and money. A trading marketplace took its form around that time and commercial activities flourished as traders set up various shops. Trade was active in grains, fish, fruit, and miscellaneous goods (source : WIKIPEDIA)

let's buy some yummy kimbap, delicious!

find your way through this maze

eat, drink ! delicacies available everywhere !

kitchenware paradise

Great building ! but only a few very astonishing pieces inside. Interesting to see how many treasures were taken away to Japan during the Japanese occupation of Korea from 1910 to 1945, then returned to Korea in the 60′s

cute schoolkids visiting the museum

Gyeongcheonsa pagoda : beautiful 13m high stone pagoda from 14th century

impressive main hall

after seeing so many temples and palaces in Asia, I was a bit skeptical before my visit. But rejoy!! Gyeongbokgung is NOT just another palace, but a place of serenity where things are human sized and it is a real pleasure to wander around.

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intimidating entrance

ho yes, we're still in Asia

and it was good !

Shanghai isn’t all about cosy French Concession, trendy Xintiandi and famous Bund, other areas also have their own charming architecture….

Orange hats team heading to the Chinese Pavilion

Pudong towers in background