''Chau Tran''
© CHAU TRAN (QING LIAN)    ''Qing Lian''
© CHAU TRAN (QING LIAN)

CHAU TRAN, born 1949 in southern Vietnam as a son of south-chinese parents from the province Canton, China.
chinese name Chen Ying Yi 陳英義, pseudonym QING LIAN 青濂.

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"A journey of a thousand li begins from beneath your feet" (Laotse)

China - Journey 2010

In 1996 I went on a great journey to China with my friend for the first time. On this journey we also witnessed a great Yangtse cruise. At that time, the great Yangtze River in China caused annual floods and inundations in populated areas. It was decided by the Chinese government to build a large dam. In this construction project, the Chinese government could foresee that some cultural assets could not be relocated and rescued and would remain below water level forever. The construction was also very controversial in the international media. Particularly because of the resettlement of people from the flooded areas, the international media interfered in China's internal affairs and criticized the Chinese government. After it became known that an international consortium of companies was involved in the construction, (from Brazil, France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, Great Britain and the USA) the media criticism was suddenly silenced. When the "Three Gorges Large Dam" (三峡大坝) was completed in May 2006, we wanted to see it for ourselves on site. In 2010 we set out on our journey, at the same time we were able to visit the World Expo in Shanghai.


Shanghai - Expo Shanghai - Yangtse-Cruise - Huangshan-Mountains - Chongqing - Hongkong


11.9. - 19.9.2010, Shanghai:
 

Shanghai is one of the most modern metropolises in the world. There are many sights and for visitors there are also many interesting places to discover anew. In Shanghai there is also South Chinese cuisine that we like. We always like to come here again, be it for a stopover or for a longer stay.
In a unique premiere offer by Hainan Airlines for flight connections between Germany and China, we had purchased tickets at a favorable price. Each of us received a package of five one-way tickets Germany-China or vice versa in business class, so we are happy to fly to China again. Transfer twice, in Berlin and Beijing, we accept for the comfortable flight to Shanghai.


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2010, Shanghai - It is already evening when we arrive in Shanghai. After we have done the hotel check-in, we go to the pedestrian promenade at Bund for a walk in the fresh air. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - The skylines of Shanghai and Hong Kong are for us the most beautiful skylines in the world we have seen so far. Shortly before midnight we are back at the hotel, although the Bund is still very lively at that time. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - After a long sleep, we get up on our first morning in China. In a large restaurant, not far from the hotel, we take time for one of our favourite breakfasts in China: "Dimsum". We are served a big porcelain pot with hot water and a tealight warmer. Each of us is given a small teapot and glass teacup, and of course the desired type of tea. A perfect service. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Sticky rice packed in lotus leaves, then steamed. Stuffing of chicken meat, minced pork, Chinese mushrooms and herbs and more . . . . . . . The appetite is already stimulated by the smell when you unpack. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Food where you do not have to worry about your weight. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Cooking with love and pleasure. Dumplings, handmade as rabbit figure with river prawns and Chinese herb filling (front, middle). - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Hot water is refilled as needed by the guests . . . . . . . . . . . - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - . . . . . . . . . so that the guests can still enjoy the good tea. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - We, as usual after the meal, stay for a while to drink tea. Besides, tea also ensures good digestion with fried dishes. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - The Waibaidu Bridge, also known as Garden Bridge, bridges over the Suzhou River, just before it flows into the Huangpu, and shines in colourful light changes every evening. The bridge was completed and opened to traffic on 20 January 1908. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Waibaidu Bridge in the evening. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Waibaidu Bridge in the evening. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Waibaidu Bridge in the evening. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Waibaidu Bridge in the evening. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Waibaidu Bridge in the evening. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Dinner in a restaurant already known to us, which we often visited during our last Shanghai trip. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - It's river crab season right now. We love to eat river crabs. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In ancient China, for writers and poets, autumn was the season of feeling melancholic and dejected at the same time. They loved chrysanthemums, the symbol of autumn and the autumn moon, especially the full moon in the middle of autumn, the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the year according to the lunar calendar. The writers and poets met to look at moonlight and chrysanthemum flowers, they enjoyed moon cake and river crab, the delicacy of the season, they wrote poetry and wrote with the autumn mood. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Almost every evening we take a walk along the Bund for some fresh air. On the photo: commemorative plaque for the brave people who liberated Shanghai from the enemy. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - The later it is, the more people are at the Bund. In the early evening there is not much going on here yet. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - The "Oriental Pearl Tower" is one of the attractions of the Bund. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - After dinner we go to a special soy restaurant to drink soy milk. Often after a walk. Soy milk in China is prepared fresh every day and contains significantly more soy beans. It is served with porcelain bowl and spoon. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the morning, the flowers shine especially beautiful. A marshmallow in the hotel garden welcomes us. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Urban public transport in China is very punctual, runs every three or five minutes, is cheap and spotlessly clean. Today we visit the World Expo in Shanghai. We take the metro to the World Expo almost to the entrance. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - I am not a "fan" of the Expo. But because the World Expo happens to be in Shanghai, we can visit it. In the evening, back in the city centre, we walk to the pedestrian zone of Nanjing Street, one of the world's most famous shopping paradises. Whether day or night, it is always full of international and domestic tourists. There are also enough restaurants where you can enjoy the delicacies. After the meal the road leads us straight on to the Bund. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - We did not have a real lunch at the World Expo, we only ate fruit and vitamin drinks because there were long queues in front of all restaurants. Now we can take our time for dinner and enjoy. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Lotus nuts still in their capsules, straight from the farmer, it couldn't be fresher. Fresh lotus nuts are no longer available so often, so good that I have seen this on the market. Even as a child I loved to eat them so much. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - We go to the Bund after breakfast. There are no crowds of tourists yet. It is cloudy, a little foggy, but it seems harmonious. Thomas should have a souvenir photo . . . . . . . . - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and one more. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - The "Oriental Pearl Tower" in Pudong, a district of the Chinese metropolis Shanghai. A television tower with a museum of Shanghai's city history, hotel, revolving restaurant, viewing platforms, teahouse and a largest hall with space for up to 1600 people. Six lifts with a capacity of up to 30 people each can take visitors to the viewing platforms at 263 m or the revolving restaurant at an altitude of 267 m. The ride takes 45 seconds. Designed by architect Jiang Huancheng and Shanghai Modern Architectural Design Co Ltd, construction started in 1991, construction time three years. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - One was "gone with the wind" - flowers of the pomegranate. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - View of the pedestrian roundabout in Pudong. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Pudong, a modern urban district east of the Huangpu River, which was built with perfect planning of a highway, bicycle lane and pedestrian path. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - I am very impressed by the cleanliness of the metropolis. I greet the cleaning staff and ask her if I can take pictures of her for pictures of the cleanliness of the city. "No problem!" she replies . . . . . . I ask her to turn a little to the side, otherwise her eyes will be covered by the peak of the cap. After I have photographed her, she asks where I come from. After my answer she says: "I already suspected that because you have a South Chinese accent". Then she looks at Thomas: "He's probably German, does he speak Chinese? "Right, he only speaks a few words of Chinese." I ask her: "Isn't it exhausting to sweep for miles? She suddenly laughs amused and answers: "No! No! . . . . . Workers like me don't have much to do, which is more or less boring for me. Already early in the morning up here and below, the streets and pavements are carefully cleaned with cleaning machines and sweepers. We are only responsible for maintaining cleanliness. As you can see, there is almost nothing to do. More and more people in China have discipline for cleanliness in their city". Her question about what kind of job I have in Germany. After I told her, I would add that my profession is also my passion, but in reality that doesn't count as a profession for me. She tells: "I used to work as a cook's assistant, but over time it became more and more stressful for me. I like sewing, but I wouldn't stand it for long in the sewing factory either. My husband thinks that I don't need to work any more. He earns enough for the family, the daughter has married out of the house, only the son is still studying". She then tells us that her daughter and son-in-law went on a European tour and bought beautiful designer goods in Germany and France. . . . . . . " "You can get all this in China too. . ...can't you?" "Yes, you can get that in China too, but a little more expensive." The whole day at home is too boring for her, at work she has contact with colleagues she is now friends with. She thinks that the current job suits her well and, as her husband says, that she has become balanced. The woman looks much younger than her real age, perhaps due to daily outdoor exercise. She is very open with us. So it is common in China to have a feeling of trust towards your conversation partner. We wish her and her family all the best, health and satisfaction and she wishes us a nice stay in China. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - We walk through Pudong, the new urban district east of the Huangpu River. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - The "Century Avenue" is a boulevard with a lot of green. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - As in other new expansion urban areas in China, the roads have up to ten lanes. This one-way street has five lanes and is separated in some sections by green strips. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Work with serenity for the cleanliness of the city. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai -
The path of life
The life path
you cannot always choose.
Often you are pulled along by the current of life.
Even if one could decide on a path,
it is not always free of obstacles.
- Chau Tran (Qing Lian)



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2010, Shanghai - Fair split for car drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Very wide pavement leads to "Century Square". - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - View back towards the "Oriental Pearl Tower" at the Huangpu River. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Small refreshment in between. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Together it is faster. Group of gardeners works for a greener townscape. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - We visit one of the malls in Pudong. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Lunch at a restaurant in the mall. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - After lunch we continue roaming the mall, but we can't see everything, the malls in China are huge. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - A symbol of success in our time: the bull. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Another day for the Expo visit. In the metro station the word "福(fú)/ Mental happiness" in different kinds of writing in repetition on a blackboard. Nice to look at. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - For safety reasons, the platforms and tracks in metro stations in China are separated by a thick glass wall. The doors of the glass wall open automatically at the same time as the doors of the arriving train. Both doors fit together in place and are like one. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - We have been to Shanghai several times. As in other areas and cities in China, we always discover new and beautiful places for ourselves. This time a lotus garden with a giant water lily pond, which is not listed in any travel guide. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Lotus in the garden. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Lotus in the garden. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. It is late summer and you can almost see no more flowers in the lotus pond. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Farewell time for the flowers. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. The goddess of autumn has already kissed the lotus leaves. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Other side of beauty. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. It is time for autumn, but the summer goddess does not want to leave the lotus pond yet. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Autumn also has its golden side. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. The generations. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. The birth of the lotus capsule. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Linger. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Everything is ephemeral, lotus leaves. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Lotus leaves have a beautiful shape and a very nice veined leaf structure. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. By the giant water lilies pond with tea and coffee pavilion. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. The giant water lilies. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. By the giant water lily pond, also a memory photo for me. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Linger in the tea and coffee pavilion. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Linger in the tea and coffee pavilion. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Tea and coffee pavilion in the reflection. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Giant water lilies. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Im Lotusgarten mit Riesenseerosen-Teich. Silence in the middle of the metropolis. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. A garden to relax in. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Light, shadow and reflection. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Enchanted by the goddess of autumn. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. A summer sleep. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. The lotus leaves still enjoy the last warm light of summer. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Another lotus capsule, it is still very young and delicate. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. The lotus petals do not seem to want to say goodbye to the pond. They are still lingering. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the lotus garden with giant water lilies pond. Freedom! . . . . . . or . . . . loneliness! - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - We do not like spicy food and prefer South Chinese cuisine. We visit this small Cantonese restaurant in Shanghai, also not far away from our hotel, every two days despite waiting time. Today we first take for each of us a steamed soup, chicken meat with Chinese medicinal ingredients. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Then for me steamed rice in bamboo containers with Chinese sausages and vegetables. For Thomas instead of sausages, chopped pork with Chinese herbs. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Therefore eating is heaven! - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - As always, there are always many people on the Bund in the evening, especially today. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Traces of the past. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Architecture of the present. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - For the four dishes on the table you need: radish, chives, Chinese herbs, bean sprouts, garlic, shallots, Swordfish shells, Pork, Rice flour, wide Chinese wheat flour ribbon noodles, cooking oil, soy sauce, salt and sugar. A steamer, wok, Chinese oven. In addition a Dimsum and grill master chef and a cook . . . . . . . . . and do not forget the chopsticks for dinner. Bon appetit! - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - 广东凉粉 (Guangdongliangfen) I have enjoyed eating since my childhood, especially in summer. It can be enjoyed cold or warm. It is seasoned with syrup before serving. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - For many Chinese, Guangdongliangfen is a popular meal for in between or as dessert. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - The opposite of what some Western media report untrue: In China, not all old houses are demolished, but only those of no historical value, those that cannot be repaired or those with major hygiene problems. The photo shows a newly renovated block of houses in the middle of the new high-rise apartment building. These are for residents whose old houses have been demolished (information from the hotel reception). - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - A special soup restaurant. Soup is cooked in a clay pot with coal on a stone cooker. On the photo a decoration in the entrance area, waiting room of the restaurant. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Today is Saturday, actually we want to go to the World Expo again, because we still have tickets. Then we decide differently: A day to do nothing special, no long waits in front of the pavilions and simply explore a residential area far from the city centre. Past the "Xin Guang Film Art Centre". - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In front of the "生煎 (shēng-jiàn)" shop, customers who do not have to work on Saturday are already waiting for take away, then a long breakfast at home. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - We see that at that time every person on the street carries a bag of take away food in their hand. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Also a queue in front of the „大包 (Da-Bao)“ shop. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - The residential buildings of the eighties. The two women who go into the houses also have Take away food with them. In the evening, all restaurants are full of visitors, which shows that many Chinese people do not cook at home as often. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - This „汤包 (Tang-Bao)“ shop also has many waiting guests. Often such shops are meeting places for the neighbourhood. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


2010, Shanghai - View to the heights



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2010, Shanghai - View to the heights - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)



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2010, Shanghai - View to the heights - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)



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2010, Shanghai - View to the heights - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)



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2010, Shanghai - View to the heights - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)



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2010, Shanghai - View to the heights - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)



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2010, Shanghai - View to the heights - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)



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2010, Shanghai - View to the heights - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)



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2010, Shanghai - View to the heights - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)



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2010, Shanghai - View to the heights - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)



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2010, Shanghai - View to the heights - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)



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2010, Shanghai - View to the heights - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)



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2010, Shanghai - View to the heights - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)



2010, Shanghai - Chinese tourists on domestic journey

Many Shanghaiers get up early and enjoy the quiet atmosphere and fresh air on the Bund promenade before the tourists arrive. The residents go for a walk, jogging, dance, or practice Tai Chi Chuan, etc. Many even come very early before they go to work.


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2010, Shanghai - We are early risers, now and then we go to the Bund on the promenade for a short walk before breakfast. Not once do we see a deserted riverside promenade, even though it was very early. This Shanghai resident is enjoying the skyline of Pudong as we arrive. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In the morning, long before the international tourists arrive at the Bund, the Chinese tourists are already there. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Chinese tourists, memory photos from the journey. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - It is cloudy, it is not raining and it is already late summer, but it is still hot. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - In China there are UV protection sunshades. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Chinese tourist taking a memory photo. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Chinese tourists taking a memory photo. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Peace. China is a peaceful country. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - A photo at the Bund with the "Oriental Pearl Tower" in the background is desired. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - "A little peace" does not hurt. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Being on the Great Wall of China once in a lifetime is a must for Chinese people, and now Shanghai too. There is a saying: "If you have not been on the Great Wall of China, you are not yet Chinese." - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - A smile in the heat is not easy. Women of a travel group. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - "Isn't there somehow in China... . somehow the so-called 'Mao Look'? . . . . . . . Is this the look?" - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - It's so hot! - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - On request Thomas takes a photo of father, mother and son. I also took a photo on that occasion. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - China in the present, also sometimes taking some Western "wealthy" shapes as a role model. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Healthy and slender. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - A traveller on the footbridge in Pudong. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - While her mother is photographing her, I say: "Please smile!“ then she smiles and she looks so friendly. The mother tells us that the two of them make this trip before the daughter goes to university. We notice that the mother is a little proud of her daughter and I ask: "Aren't you worried that your daughter is alone and so far away from you?" "No, not at all, why?" The mother then goes on: "She went out to celebrate with friends from time to time and came home very late. I haven't thought about it at all." When the mother knows that we come from Germany, she tells us: „Her uncles, aunt and friends were on a trip to Europe and were robbed in broad daylight, in France, Italy and Spain, also in England, especially in cities such as Paris and London . . . . . . . the police were never there when they needed them . . . ." We have nothing to say about this, then: "You should be careful everywhere!" Then she adds: "But we thought these were progressive and civilised countries. . . . . . . In China you do not need to worry about security." The woman is right, we must admit that. We have been to China so many times, day or night, nothing has ever happened and we always feel very safe. On the contrary, in Europe we have seen robberies of tourists with our own eyes. Both are very friendly to us. Before saying goodbye they wish us a nice stay in China. We also wish them all the best and health and then the mother again to us: "You do not need to worry". - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - The visitor is amazed at what she sees in the Pudong district of Shanghai. There is probably no such wide street and pavement in the small provincial town where she lives. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Family taking a souvenir photo of the Shanghai trip. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - While mother and son are taking a souvenir photo, I ask: "Can I take a photo of you for me too? The son turns to me and smiles. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - The "Oriental Pearl Tower" is a popular motif for a souvenir photo. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - "人生是戏台 / Life is a stage!" - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - A man from a tour group. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - The Bund has quickly become crowded. At first only Chinese tourists are there. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - A prosperous, happy, free and secure life. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - The bull is also an attraction for the tourists at the Bund. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Chinese tourists at the Bund in Shanghai. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - You can see that women like to take the bull by the horns . . . . . . . . . . . - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - . . . . . . . . you can also see it on this photo. The horns, the fighting weapons of the bull. For me the horn is a symbol of strength and self-defence. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Young tourist group in front of the Shanghai Museum. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Chinese tourists in front of the Nanjing Boulevard pedestrian zone, a mile-long shopping paradise. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - The sun is burning. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Male friendship or father and son? - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - A Shanghai traveller. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - After shopping, take a quick souvenir photo at the blackboard at the beginning of the shopping paradise. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - For a peaceful world! - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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2010, Shanghai - Not only Chinese children like American fast food, but also adults. That is why there are currently institutes for weight loss in China. - Chau Tran (Qing Lian)


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