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    Views[253] Views[361] The language center Christmas party. Views[364] Views[339] Some more photos of the process and the monk before he died. Views[449]
     
    Views[445] All of these lights represent the souls of the deceased. Apparently people pay a lot of money to get a light to represent them in a temple. Views[455] They've got ALL of the monks possessions on show behind glass. EVERYTHING even down to his shoes and cutlery. (Seriously, everything) Views[885] This is the big ceramic jar they embalmed him in. Views[428] This must have been taken just after they dipped him in gold. Wow, he sure was skinny. Views[510]
     
    This is a photo OF a photo. It's hanging on the wall in the temple in Zhangzhou where the gold monk is - it's a photo of the monks remains after it had been dried. Ew. Views[2272] Okay, this is The Golden Monk of Zhangzhou- who died when he was 116 and then they dried his body and dipped him in liquid gold to preserve him. I know it sounds crazy and being there is kind of creepy. I think I'm going to change my will to include instructions for dipping my dead body in gold. How cool would it be to be creeping people out for years after you die. haha. Views[554] Some local shops in New Zhujiajiao. Views[320] Shanghai Civilised Park, Zhujiajiao. Views[334] In the Ke Zhi Yuan gardens, Zhujiajiao. Views[340]
     
    One of the wooden tourist boats. Zhujiajiao. Views[326] In the Ke Zhi Yuan gardens, Zhujiajiao. Views[322] They might live in a rusty boat, but at least they have satellite tv. Zhujiajiao. Views[263] Another beautiful old arch bridge in Zhujiajiao. Views[581] In the Ke Zhi Yuan gardens, Zhujiajiao. Views[283]
     
    Taken from the second floor of the theatre building in the Ke Zhi Yuan gardens, Zhujiajiao. Views[248] View from the cruise I took down the Huangpu River. Views[1269] A theatre building in the Ke Zhi Yuan gardens. These buildings date back the the Ming dynasty and were the home to several wealthy families over the years. Zhujiajiao. Views[399] Views[215] One of the gorgeous arch bridges in the city. Zhujiajiao. Views[294]
     
    Another view from the boat. It was a bit of a rocky ride, but so beautiful. :) Views[172] View from the boat going down one of the canals. Zhujiajiao. Views[255] Zhujiajiao is such a beautiful city. It's sometimes referred to as the Venice of Asia - I think you can see why! Views[638] At the tea ceremony with Linda and Lu. I met these two students on Nanjing Road. They were on holiday in Shanghai to celebrate graduating from university. Views[273] This was during the tea ceremony - this is flower ball tea. It's basically a few different flowers (like jasmine and rose) balled up and dried and when you pour boiling water on it, it opens up and infuses making lovely flower tea. Views[843]
     
    I wonder what this says? Can anyone translate? Views[239] In the beautiful Shanghai Civilised Park, Zhujiajiao. One of the most beautiful parks I have ever been to. It had heaps of different areas, each with it's own theme or atmosphere. Views[468] Fish boat! Zhujiajiao. Views[315] BOAT RACE! My moneys on the guy to the left. Views[219] A busker playing a erhu on a bridge in Zhujiajiao. He was VERY good. Views[353]
     
    The amazing architecture in the ancient city of Zhujiajiao. I love this building. Views[321] This is the prettiest KFC building I've ever seen! These buildings are all very very old, I'm not sure how old these EXACT buildings are - there's really no way of telling - but the city of Zhujiajiao was apparently formed 1,700 years ago. A lot of the original structures are still quite functional. Such an amazing city. Views[678] Baskets of debris and rubbish found floating in the Huangpu River. Views[295] I think these people were doing tai chi...either that or they'd all hurt their elbows somehow. Views[448] The Monument to the People's Heroes - located in Huangpu Park along the Huangpu River. The structure was built to commemorate revolutionary martyrs as well as those who have lost their lives fighting natural disasters by the Shanghai municipal government in the 1990s. It's suppose to be three riffles standing against each other. Views[298]
     
    Relaxing in Shanghai Civilised Park, Zhujiajiao city, Shanghai Province. Views[1106] In the People's Park. So pretty. Views[243] The Shanghai Museum. It's a pretty impressive and unique building. Views[283] Another art student, Toby, holding up one of his paintings. Views[287] A titanium sculpture outside the Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art. Views[4363]
     
    One of the many pretty little parks within the city limits. Views[314] Bamboo scaffolding. I've seen this quite a few times now- in Hong Kong and all over China...but it still amazes me. It looks so fragile but is really very strong. I honestly don't know why bamboo isn't used more in the west. You can do so much with it! Views[295] Here I am at The People's Square. This photo was taken by one of a few Chinese tourists I met while walking around Shanghai. Views[897] Some of the beautiful architecture in the old French Concession area of the city. Views[610] One of the little alleys in the old French Concession area. There is a lot of art-deco style buildings and shops around here. Views[271]
     
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