Original Walled Section of Shanghai
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Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai
Made by Rincewind42
After the war, Yuyuan Gardens in Shanghai, China, were repaired by the Shanghai government from 1956-1961, opened to the public in 1961, and declared a national monument in 1982. Yuyuan occupies an area of 2 hectares (5 acres). The Yuyuan Garden (豫园) are located in the center of the Old City of Shanghai, China, next to the Chenghuangmiao. They are considered one of the most lavish and finest Chinese gardens in the region. The garden was first established in 1559 as a private garden created by Pan Yunduan, who spent almost 20 years building a garden to please his father Pan En, a high-ranking official in the Ming Dynasty, during his father's old age. Over the years, the gardens fell into disrepair until about 1760 when bought by merchants, then suffered extensive damage in the 19th century. In 1842, during the Opium Wars, the British army occupied the Town God Temple for five days. During the Taiping Rebellion the gardens were occupied by imperial troops, and damaged again by the Japanese in 1942. They were repaired by the Shanghai government from 1956-1961, opened to the public in 1961, and declared a national monument in 1982. Today, Yuyuan Garden occupies an area of 2 hectares (5 acres), and is divided into six general areas laid out in the Suzhou style: Grand Rockery - rockery made of huangshi stone (12 m high), featuring peaks, cliffs, winding caves and gorges. This scenery was possibly created by Zhang Nanyang in the Ming Dynasty. This area also contains the Sansui (Three Corn Ears) Hall. Heralding Spring Hall (Dianchun) - built in 1820, the first year of the Emperor Daoguang's reign. From September 1853 to February 1855, it served as the base of the Small Swords Society (Xiaodao Hui). Inner Garden - rockeries, ponds, pavilions, and towers, first laid out in 1709 and more recently recreated in 1956 by combining its east and west gardens. Jade Magnificence Hall (Yuhua) - furnished with rosewood pieces from the Ming Dynasty. Lotus Pool - with a zigzag bridge and mid-lake pavilion. Ten Thousand-Flower Tower (Wanhua) Garden areas are separated by dragon walls with undulating gray tiled ridges, each terminating in a dragon's head. For more information abou the Yuyuan gardens, Shanghai and China, please visit my website: www.abookaboutchina.com/travelguide/Shanghai
Catalpa Garden gateway building (living room)
Made by avezink
During our photo-excursion with and Ishi we invited ourselves into the gateway building of Catalpa Garden. This vertical dwelling is one of the coziest apartments I've seen in Shanghai. Exquisite windows facing Qiaojia Lu let in a lot of winter light. This charming fortress is occupied by a graceful lady with frizzy red hair and noble manners. Her name is Mrs. Zhu. Mrs. Zhu's father was a langauge teacher to Wang Yiting's grandson. The gateway building does indeed look like it was built to accommodate domestics and personnel. Mrs. Zhu was born here, but the family was sent away to Heilongjiang. Only relatively recently she repatriated to Shanghai. She lives with her son, whom we didn't meet. We know that Wang Yiting left his mansion and fled to Japan, so it will be interesting to research and find out: exactly for how long the whole three generations of Wang family occupied Catalpa Garden. Mrs. Zhu told us, that one of the tenants in the main building is a cousin of the grandson of a wet-nurse who nurtured Wang Yiting's grandson. 很复杂！ ------------------------ This time I was trying out another movie film: Kodak Vision 5279 500T (apparently, meant for Tungsten light). All daytime photos came out bluish. The grain is pretty severe. The brutal scratching on one edge of the film can either be from the guy who cuts and packages this movie film, or it could be the photo lab's fault. I don't know. Canon EOS 30 + Kodak 5279 500T
Yaoju Nong Temple Gate
Made by avezink
I was walking down Yaoju Nong and my eyes fell on a beautifully preserved circular embedded in the wall. Locals confirmed that there used to be a temple here. A little research revealed that at this place there used to be a charity institution called Fuyuantang. It was built in 1800; at the time it was the largest in Shanghai. This gateway is all that is left from the temple. The gate has been narrowed to half-width to accommodate a narrow concrete shack on the right. Its owner probably enjoys a matching dragon medallion in the privacy of his room (unless he filed it off). Neighbors pat the dragons on their way. Shaded by the roof of the gate, there are exquisitely delicate carvings of clouds and what looks like pointy-winged bats. Old town has only two or three years to live before it's entirely demolished.
Contrasto.... architettonico
Made by albi_tai
Giardini Yuyuan - Shanghai - Cina Marzo 2010 Da internet: Nella città vecchia di Shanghai è stata ricreata un’area con edifici in stile Ming nota con il nome di Bazar YuYuan. Qui si trovano tantissimi ristoranti, negozi e bancarelle che vendono tantissimi articoli di artigianato cinese, souvenir e moltissimi oggetti di ogni tipo. All’interno vi è anche la casa del tè Huxinting Chashi (Padiglione della casa del tè sul lago). Questa struttura è posta su un piccolo lago ed esiste da oltre quattro secoli ma solo nel 1855 è stata convertita in casa del tè. Molto particolare sono i due ponticelli a zig zag che si devono percorrere per raggiungerla. Sono stati costruiti cosi per confondere gli spiriti maligni che, secono la tradizione cinese, procedono solo per linee rette.
So Many People!
Made by IceNineJon
Most of my shots from China don't have many crowds in them. This is mostly because it's difficult to take photos with lots of people bumping into you and people tend to block your view. This is one instance where there was no way I was going to be able to avoid crowds. This was taken in the middle of the Zigzag Bridge which was absolutely swarming with people. Not only was it narrow and crowded but since there are so many sights to see from the bridge, half of the people at any given time are stopped and looking around while the other half tries to push by them. To make matters worse, the people who are actually moving are usually going separate directions (there's no one direction to walk over the bridge). Anyway, hopefully this gives you a sense of just how packed it was.
Pudong
Made by Benjamins Lichtwerk
China / Shanghai I only spent two days in Shanghai during a business trip so there was almost no free time to shoot some pictures. Luckily I went for a walk at the Bund in the evening, enabling me to take this shot of Pudong by night. Thank you for your visits and faves, your comments, remarks and questions are highly appreciated and will be responded a.s.a.p! =========================================================================== 1 File Raw Photomatix Pro 4.02 Photoshop CS 5: Contrast Adjustments Color Adjustments - LAB Color Mode Nik Color Efex - Tonal Contrast Noiseware Sharpen Press L to view this picture on black ===========================================================================
Dong Brothers House: nature-morte
Made by avezink
After much looking we found , at last. Sweet Mrs. Yu allowed us to photograph inside and told the story of the house, on behalf of her reticent husband. After three wealthy brothers Dong (董) made their fortune in the early 20th century, they built this magnificent three-part courtyard. Each brother's family occupied one part. After the war and the Liberation, the only descendant of the Dong clan that still lives in his ancestral home is the retired Mr. Dong. He and his wife occupy two rooms on the second floor, overlooking the stunningly beautiful woodwork in natural browned tones. When the neighbors across the courtyard moved in, decades ago, they painted their windows red (they had just married).
庄家街 Zhuangjia Jie
Made by avezink
Zhuangjia Jie is one of my favorite streets in the old town. It's filled with most colorful architecture and great market life. The street is narrow, loud and pedestrianized, but if the municipal plans are executed to the letter, this neighborhood might give way to a north-south traffic channel penetrating the yet-untamed organic matrix the old town. This fancy house is at the end of Lane 79. The compound used to be called Jinshengfang (近圣坊), and this fancy house is marked as a handkerchief factory on the 1940's maps! As I read, the name Jinshengfang -- Near-Holy Lane -- reflects the proximity to the Temple of Confucius.
Union Brewery 28 Ltr
Made by avezink
The owner of the most beautiful house at Daochuan has an old beer barrel in his courtyard, which he could not identify. I was excited to read that it was from Union Brewery (must be the Hudec building at Yichang Lu?). ----- Daochuan Nong is already propped on two sides by a high-rise complex. The residents of the lane are resigned to move to suburbs when the complex decides to expand. There's no talk of staying in Huangpu district, of course: the compensation is way too small.
Catalpa Garden: the Communist half
Made by avezink
Half of the former Catalpa Garden territory is occupied by a metal workshop. The facility has already half-way moved out. But the ever-angry guard will still rive intruders out and stomp his feet at photographers. It's his own fault: the guy is rarely seen at his booth. This time I was trying out another movie film: Kodak Vision 5279 500T (apparently, meant for Tungsten light). All daytime photos came out bluish. The grain is pretty severe. Canon EOS 30 + Kodak 5279 500T
Behind the Gate
Made by kirk lau
Took this when i went out for a drink with couple of friends, while we were in Shanghai, Is the gate of some bank.. but somehow the light is shining brightly at 10pm at night! wasn't planning to went to bar, consider i was wearing my EOS on my neck, doesn't quite fit to the bar scene... but i am glad that i took it with me :D Whoa! i didn't know this one made it to 8 July 2007 Explore #36 ... just realize it! (saw it on July 26)
Catalpa Garden: residents of the pavilion.
Made by avezink
Some people shots for a change. ------------ The terraces on top of the makeshift shacks (filling all that used to be the garden) are an idyllic place to spend a sunny afternoon. Everyone's patio is decorated with baby pomegranate trees and potted plants. I didn't want to leave. ------------ Dwellers of the former 'art space' are used to visits from Tongji University, so we've always had good time coming here with cameras.
Sunrise over the Bund, Shanghai, China
Made by ShanSF
I'm in Shanghai now to see EXPO and my dad who is here for work until Nov. I couldn't fall asleep again last night after watching world cup (Germany v.s Spain, finished at 4am China time.), was amazed by the blue hour outside window so I decided to take cab to the Bund to get some more unique sunrise pictures, it was a little crazy, but turned out great. I love Shanghai.=) explored #37, 8 July 2010
Sheng jian bao/生煎包 or pan-fried dumpling from Old Shanghai Street
Made by bangbangb00gie
Shengjian mantou (also known as the shengjianbao outside Shanghai) are a type of small, pan-fried baozi which is a specialty of Shanghai. It is usually filled with pork and gelatin that melts into soup/liquid when cooked. Shengjian mantou has been one of the most common breakfast items in Shanghai for the last century. As a ubiquitous breakfast item, it has a significant place in Shanghainese culture.
Chaika Couplet #2
Made by avezink
Chaika is a little half-frame Soviet camera I started using recently. It takes vertical pictures and fits two images in one 35 mm frame. 'Chaika' means Seagull, a funny resonance of the Chinese brand, and seems perfect for accidental pairings of photos. I reversed this roll of Kodak 200 film to make it redscale. Zhuangjia Jie. Old town, Shanghai. The window and the dog were only a few meters away.
Fuchun Nong Compound
Made by avezink
In a lane connecting Fuchun Jie with Luxiangyuan Jie there is a shikumen compound with unusual flared arches recalling Moorish designs. Turns out, in the early 20th century this whole neighborhood (Fuchun Jie, Luxiangyuan Lu, Shizi Jie, Dajing Lu) was populated by Muslims who owned food stores selling beef, duck and bread; managed numerous halal restaurants and street stalls.
Pagoda on the rocks
Made by xopherlance
Yu Yuan Garden Yu Yuan Garden is a 400-year old sanctuary in Shanghai, built to emulate in miniature the rugged and graceful mountains, lakes, and forests of China's interior. Being located along China's coast, Shanghai is on a delta and lacks the natural features that have been favored by Chinese philosophers, poets and artists throughout the ages.
Xueqian Lu fisheye
Made by avezink
Xueqian Lu, ending at Sipailou Lu. Streets in this neighborhood have been on the maps at least since 1291, when Shanghai was declared a city. Xueqian Lu (formerly Xianxi Jie and Xiandong Jie) ran in front of the city magistrate's yamen ('xian'). It is now lined with 1980's housing. Kiev-88, Zodiak-8, expired Kodak PPN.
Catalpa Garden: residents of the pavilion.
Made by avezink
Some people shots for a change. ------------ While we chatted with and inspected her room, her old-time neighbor was busy gluing an enameled pot with crane motifs. ------------ Dwellers of the former 'art space' are used to visits from Tongji University, so we've always had good time coming here with cameras.
The lesson
Made by Woods | Damien | 大米
You will often see all the staff of an Hair dresser shop aligned outside listening to the boss. Some of them even do excercises together like choregraphies. It is a pretty weird thing to see at first. I'm sure about the content of the speech though. That's a complete different world here. :) -- Woods
