Author Archives: Pushpitha Wijesinghe
Nanjing Road – More than just a shopping experience
0Nanjing Road is one of the world’s busiest shopping streets and one of the oldest, with its history dating as far back as 1845. Called ‘park lane’ at the time, in the 1930s it was named as one of the world’s seven great roads. Its rich and eventful history along with its modern attractions, make it one of shanghai’s most visited destinations. Stretching 6kms from The Bund east towards Hongqiao, with Shanghai’s centerpoint, People’s square …
Shanghai International Business Aviation Show – A Closer Look at the Sky High Objects
0Shanghai International Business Aviation Show was last held on the 11th of April in Shanghai China at the Shanghai Hongqiao International airport. The event was a triumph and held for 3 successful days with the participation of over 6000 visitors. It was without doubt a striking show to everyone who visited. While a majority of the crowd is related to the aircraft interiors and aviation industry there was an enthusiastic crowd of aviation fanatics who …
Huashan – the Picturesque Flower Mountain
0Huashan, translating to ‘flower mountain’ has the distinction of being amongst the five sacred mountains for Taoists. Many sites of religious significance are found at the mountain, including pavilions, Taoist temples and engraved scriptures. The mountain is renowned for its deep ravines and steep cliffs which make one of the most challenging locations for hikers. Those who dare to make the trek up the mountain will be rewarded by sensational views across the environs. Selective …