Author Archives: Pushpitha Wijesinghe
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
0The Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai is definitely a spectacular attraction which lures an abundance of tourists from all over the globe. It is situated in the Pudond Park in Lujiazui and is surrounded by the Yangpu and Nanpu Bridge. The location of this tower creates the amazing image of ‘two dragons playing with pearls’ which is a scenic picture to behold. This tower also services Shanghai with over nine TV channels and ten …
Bund Tourist Tunnel- ride like no other
0A visit to Shanghai could be memorable for many reasons, but perhaps the best memory that could be created is at The Bund promenade in the evening, while gazing across the river at Pu Dong. Pu Dong is placed towards the east of the Huangpu River. Although a few years back it was covered in marsh, today it is a reminder of how far China has developed, and is replete with sky scrapers, and modernistic …
Lantern Festival – A breathtaking way to end the year
0The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 1st month of the Chinese Lunar year. This symbolically ends the Chinese New Year activities. The 15th day is usually a full moon day as well. The origins of this colourful festival is not exactly known as there are many legends revolving around it, however it has been in practice for over 2000 years. Though the legends are diverse, one thing is common and …
