Shanghai

Photos by Lorraine Thomas

Shanghai is China’s financial capital and has a fast-paste New York City metropolitan culture of its own.  In Shanghai you will find a more diverse background of people from so many different backgrounds, and a globalized group of Chinese who incorporates western culture into their own.  It was comforting to know that they had a command of the English language more than the other cities and regions I visited.  Below is an example of Shanghai's entertaining nightlife:

The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum: 

This museum promotes science, education, culture and progress. It aims at offering visitors a unique experience in the modern scientific discipline under the theme of nature, people and science.  I really enjoyed the exhibits and had so much fun there while learning at the same time.  They were innovating and creative; take a look for yourself:

Photos by Lorraine Thomas

Photos by Lorraine Thomas

Photos by Lorraine Thomas

Shanghai Museum

Shanghai Museum was established in 1952 and is a large museum of ancient Chinese art and artifacts demonstrating ancient wisdom and philosophy.  It is located across the Shanghai Museum of Science and Technology and has an upscale restaurant on the main level.  I had a great opportunity to learn about Chinese history and culture.  Being a budding historian and anthropologist, I focused on these sections the most:  the history of Chinese writing (Chinese Calligraphy Gallery), the history of Chinese currency (Chinese Currency Gallery), and the origins of Chinese people (Chinese Minority Nationalities’ Art Gallery).  I tried to capture my favorite exhibits for you to enjoy: