The Sightseeing Tunnel

The Shanghai Sightseeing Tunnel is a three minute ride under the river to cross to Pudong. Only 30 years ago, the area of Pudong was rice-fields, today it's skyscraper central. If you've seen any pictures of Shanghai, they were probably taken in that area. 

The tunnel is different though. It is a bit like light shows of the holiday season, but instead of lit snowflakes and x-mas trees, there are tubes of lights strewn across the tunnel. 

I guess I would say that it is the combination of a holiday light show and a car wash. It might not be as epic as you hoped, yet the pictures can be really cool. 

We're Famous! *not really*

Welcome back to A Virtual Postcard! I have many adventures to report! We've traveled to the Bund, the Hyatt, the Sightseeing Tunnel, and the Shanghai Museum. Not to mention our daily adventures on bicycles and around town. 

Our day at the Bund was a bit smoggy, but there were still plenty of things to see! I think it's interesting how locals openly stare at you or take pictures of you. The photo below is of a tourist couple and their baby. Do you see the crowd? There are two women taking close-up shots and a huddle of men around. Now, I love babies too, but I have never experienced such a phenomena. 

Also, people like to strike up conversations and ask where you're from. It was a bit unsettling at first, but you get used to it.