Treasure Chest

Shanghai has been a treasure chest filled with interesting sites and activities that

demand your attention. These were some of my favorites!

The French Concession

The French Concession was established in 1849 as a French settlement in Shanghai.

Today, it is a quaint area with European history that is worth walking through. In

addition to the history, there are hundreds of bistros, pubs, boutique shops, cafes,

and restaurants, which line the streets. If you’re ever in Shanghai, the French

Concession is a must see!

The Sunshine Center

One of my favorite activities in Shanghai was visiting the Sunshine Center. This

center educates and cares for adults with learning disabilities, Down syndrome, and

more.

We sat in a classroom alongside the students. We listened as they played musical

instruments and performed tricks using Chinese yo-yo’s. When I got to volunteer, I

went up to the front and failed miserably while attempting basic motions with the

yo-yo’s.

Before we left, we played ping-pong with the students. They were all really skilled!

After ping-pong we gave some toys and candy to the students and climbed back into

the van home.

Financial Center

This picture was taken at the top of the Shanghai World Financial Center. The view

was breath-taking.  We traveled to the Observatory Deck on the 100th floor and

gazed out at the city lights. This view overlooks the Huangpu River, the Bund, and

the financial district. The colorful ferries lit up the river as they passed by. I have

never seen a more beautiful view in my life.

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