Shanghai Xujiahui shopping district, a famous name that I have always
knew, has always been a mystery to me. I was always under the
impression that it is an area offering unique shopping experience.
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| Shanghai Xujiahui Shopping District |
An opportunity finally came in my recent Shanghai visit. I went to
explore Xujiahui. Based on my experience, Xujiahui shopping district is only
an area offering internationalism.
You can find shopping malls after shopping malls at Xujiahui. In
these malls, you can find shops after shops offering items from familiar
international brands. My disappointment was a result of misconception
and my unrealistic expectation. I somehow have the picture in my mind
that Xujiahui would be similar to Chengdu's Jinli Ancient Shopping Street! It was a shock for me to find shopping malls after shopping
malls at Xujiahui.
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| Catholic Church at Xujiahui of Shanghai, China |
Nonetheless there was something non-commercial and unique at
Xujiahui, a Catholic Church. Not only that it is a Catholic Church, it
is a historical church. Given the opportunity, I will re-visit this
church during daylight.
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| Guess whom I found at Xujiahui Shanghai? |