I’m not sure what is considered Shanghainese cuisine, I only know their well known food is Xiao Long Pao. But we got a That’s Shanghai magazine that time (we really made sure to get one) and we got to choose one of the best restaurants there. It’s called Shanghai Uncle.

When you enter Shanghai Uncle, there’s this sense of regality as it might be considered a posh restaurant in Shanghai (though maybe it is commercialized). Red walls with streaks of golden curtains surrounds the place. The red lattern was also lit so it would complete the vintage chinese look.
In the back of my mind, I was wondering if I had dressed properly for the place. We all look young, fickle and out for adventure kind of non local Chinese visitors. I felt so out of place but I honestly didn’t care much! And also, I saw the difference of Beijingers and Shanghainese locals when they dine in this kind of place, Shanghainese care more on how they look.



Anyway, we ordered a bunch of special Shanghainese cuisine which were recommended by the fuyuan. My friend was to decide which ones to order to fit our budget. We get to try Xiao Long Pao (of course), pork ribs, venison, rice etc. I just remembered the succulent pork BBQ ribs. Oh that’s heaven!

This is definitely deserves a revisit when I go back Shanghai. I still haven’t had a decent picture at the Bund at night! I will forever remember that lights shut down by 1030pm!

Address:
Yan’an Dong Lu 222
Waitan Zhongxin (Bund Center), Basement (between Henan Zhong Lu and Jiangxi Zhong lu), Huangpu District (Downtown Shanghai)
Xuhui branch: Tianyaoqiao Lu 211, 2nd floor (north of Nandan Dong Lu), tel. 021/6464-6430
Tel: 021/6339-1977

Michael Phelps

Usain Bolt

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Congratulations China for topping the sporting arena worldwide. They always prove themselves well in this aspect. You made every Chinese proud to be. Congratulations USA, especially Michael Phelps for being the greatest Olympian ever (swimming).

It’s really a One world One dream experience for everyone!

Well, let me recall those places that left an impression on me.

2. Temple of Heaven- this is now the signature landmark of Beijing for the Olympics 2008. It is a must see because it looks so majestic especially in a bright sunny day. You can see how the place seems to shine and reflect some golden glow.

3. Summer Palace - You can just imagine how big this place is. It is one of the ancient royal gardens of Beijing as the capital of China long ago. With emperors and empresses who had walked the gardens during the olden times, it does feel like you’ve been transported into history but with so many tourists nowadays, I doubt it’s possible now

4. Old Summer Palace - this is a lesser known tourist spot but well worth it for history fanatics. You can actually see a whole (ok..not really whole but what’s left of it) different structure from the usual oriental design. I love the labyrinth and how they had a mini structure of how it used to be. I wish I went during a better day where it’s sunnier.

5. Forbidden City - well, it is still a must to visit this old palace. But don’t be surprise that everywhere, it will be jam packed.

Honestly, these are the only places I can recommend based on experience. I didn’t go to the Bell Tower or Ming Tombs but there were a lot of parks and gardens you can visit like Beihai Park or Beida University.
Enjoy your stay in Beijing. Don’t forget to eat the famous Peking Duck in Quan Ju De or Da Dong.

You got to watch the theme song of the Olympics. It was an all star cast of singers mostly Hong Kong singers I remember. The only guy I want to see was Wang Lee Hom (handsome guy!)

For now, let’s all celebrate as people gather and jointly watch the beginning of a mark in history.

Then while I was browsing on the other Beijing Olympics sponsors, I saw that Coca Cola also got to be one of the primary sponsor. (sure will boost their positioning again!)

Have fun watching! Surely, with a month to go, many will start launching things related to the Olympics! Watch out for them!