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    4 апреля 2024 г.
  • SiewchSingapore & ShanghaiПутешественник
    Cute monkeys playing on the path next to the Salvation Army.
    Once again, I conquered Singapore's tallest peak!More monkey antics.A mist covered Bukit Timah Hill after heavy rain.I got caught in heavy rain on a subsequent trip to the nature reserve.My roti prata snack at Rail Mall while sheltering from the rain.

    Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

    6 апреля 2024 г., Сингапур ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C

    My one and only priority for the day was to combat jetlag by staying awake all day and having a good sleep after dinner. To that end, I went on a hike up Bukit Timah Hill to make myself stay awake and also to tire myself so that I would sleep soundly. It was absolutely sweltering, but it worked! That night, I had a good sleep after dinner and I was pretty much adjusted to the time zone by the next day.Читать далее

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    A video of the animal and bird portraits in the Death By Man exhibit.
    The entrance of the Death By Man exhibition. In a way, these reminded me of coffins.The centerpiece of the exhibit showing a dead bird's claw.The Death By Man exhibit featuring anthropomorphised animals and birds killed by human contact.The Death By Man exhibit featuring anthropomorphised animals and birds killed by human contact.The Death By Man exhibit featuring anthropomorphised animals and birds killed by human contact.The Death By Man exhibit featuring anthropomorphised animals and birds killed by human contact.The Death By Man exhibit featuring anthropomorphised animals and birds killed by human contact.Artwork at the museum entrance.A replica of a Rafflesia flower.The dinosaur skeletons.The dinosaur skeletons.The dinosaur skeletons.A skeleton of a sperm whale that washed ashore on Jurong Island in 2015.A model of a coelacanth, a fish that I have an odd fascination with.Insects on display at the Lee Kong Chian Museum.Shells on display at the Lee Kong Chian Museum.Shellfish at the Lee Kong Chian Museum.Birds at the Lee Kong Chian Museum.Sea creatures at the Lee Kong Chian Museum.Fungi at the Lee Kong Chian Museum.Plants on display at the Lee Kong Chian Museum.A replica of a dodo on display at the Lee Kong Chian Museum.Sea creatures on display at the Lee Kong Chian Museum.Taxidermied birds on display at the Lee Kong Chian Museum.Taxidermied mammals on display at the Lee Kong Chian Museum.

    Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum

    9 апреля 2024 г., Сингапур ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C

    My friend Min wanted to visit the Death By Man (sic.) exhibit at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, so on Tuesday we trooped over there after her workday.

    Situated on the National University of Singapore campus, the Lee Kong Chian Museum houses a collection of exhibits on flora and fauna, including taxidermied animals, displays of moss and fungi, and three dinosaur skeletons from Wyoming.

    Upstairs, we found the Death By Man exhibit, which is a rather discomforting collection of prints of animals and birds killed by human contact in Singapore. The animals and birds were anthropomorphized and given names. Accompanying each frame was a brief description of how the animal died. Most of the birds died by flying into buildings, while most of the animals died after being hit by vehicles.

    A select number of the animals were also given a backstory based on what the artist knew about the circumstances of their deaths. There were a few extra sad standout stories, including a pet iguana tossed from a highrise when the owner no longer wanted it as a pet, a woman who suffocated a harmless snake in three plastic bags because she was convinced it was going to kill her and her children, and a man who used to feed a monkey, but then got tired of the monkey's antics so he set his dogs on the monkey.

    Overall, this was a sad, horrible indictment of human fecklessness. But, it was a worth a visit, if only to jolt us out of our complacency.    Читать далее

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    A 360 degree view of the Berlin Wall remnants.
    The plaque accompanying the Berlin Wall remants.My view of the two wall segments as I approached them.Front view of one of the two wall remnants.Front end view of one of the two wall remnants.Back end view of one of the two wall remnants.Back end view of one of the two wall remnants.Back end view of the two wall remnants.

    Berlin Wall Remnants

    11 апреля 2024 г., Сингапур ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

    I have wanted to visit this Atlas Obscura listed site since I first learned about it several years ago. I resolved to seek it out on this trip. Unfortunately, my first two attempts to visit it were thwarted; the first by lack of time, and the second by lack of nearby parking. For my third attempt, I took public transport.

    Situated in University Village next to the National University of Singapore, these two slabs of the Berlin Wall were gifted to Singapore in 2015. They stand on top of a small hillock, and they are not visible from the footpath at the bottom of the hill. Due to the lack of directional signage and visibility, one would not know the wall relics were there unless they read about it on Atlas Obscura or some other site. I felt sad that such an important piece of world history would stand forlorn and ignored.

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    CZ352 boarded from a remote bay at Changi.
    The bus lounge at ChangiMy view of the tarmac as we made our way to the remote parking bay.My seat on CZ352.Legroom on the A320.My meal on CZ352. There was a choice between chicken or fish.Arrival at Baiyun Airport.My boarding pass on CZ352.Flight path of CZ352 as recorded on FlightRadar24.

    Singapore to Guangzhou

    13 апреля 2024 г., Сингапур ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

    China Southern Airlines CZ352 | SIN/CAN
    Economy Class
    Airbus A320NEO | B-32ET
    ATD/0800 | ATA/1159

    I chose to fly China Southern to Shanghai via Guangzhou because their fare was reasonable, and I could accrue some miles (but not status qualifying though) on American. I also had lounge access within China thanks to American and China Southern's reciprocal relationship.

    The cheapest OneWorld fare, which was on Cathay Pacific, cost over $200 more, and it was in a fare class that wouldn't earn me any miles or loyalty points. I do want to experience Cathay's First Class Lounges in HKG while I still have OneWorld Emerald status, but I couldn't justify the extra $200 expenditure.

    This was my first flight on a mainland Chinese carrier. The flight itself was fine, but the hard and soft product was definitely less refined than that of competing Asian carriers. One thing I did find interesting was the obvious presence of an air marshal on the flight. I guess all the reports of badly behaved Mainland Chinese tourists led to this.    Читать далее

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    Just like my earlier flight, CZ8211 boarded from a remote bay.
    Boarding CZ8211 for Shanghai Pudong.The Sky Pearl Lounge at Guangzhou.The Sky Pearl Lounge at Guangzhou.My meal on CZ8211. No choice of meal was offered.FlightRadar24's record of CZ8211.Flight path of CZ8211 as recorded on FlightRadar24.My boarding pass for CZ8211.

    Guangzhou to Shanghai Pudong

    13 апреля 2024 г., Китай ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    China Southern Airlines CZ8211 | CAN/PVG
    Economy Class
    Boeing 787-9 | B-20C6
    ATD/2012 | ATA/2235
    Lounge: Sky Pearl VIP Lounge

    I took almost an hour to go through arrival formalities at Guangzhou. The immigration officer who processed me was very brusque. Once I was through to the sterile domestic departures area, I found absolutely no signage for the China Southern lounge. It wasn’t marked on the terminal map either, but I found it using the terminal map search function. As it turned out, the lounge was appropriately signposted for local joining passengers after they go through security, but not for passengers coming connecting from the international terminal.

    Upon arrival to the lounge, I was channeled to the section reserved for economy class passengers with status. The lounge was aesthetically pleasing, but the food was passable at best. I am grateful for this lounge access, though, because what was supposed to be a five hour layover became a seven hour layover, ostensibly due to weather en route.

    We boarded the flight from a remote bay. At the remote bay, I saw that CZ8211 was to be operated by a B787 instead of the originally scheduled B777-300ER. Once we were on board, the captain announced a further one hour delay, but we did take off half an hour later.

    Sadly, the delay to this flight meant that I would arrive in Pudong after the last Maglev train departed. I really wanted to try the Maglev, so this was a disappointment. Jeff waited for me to arrive and then we took a ride share to our accommodation. The drive into town took almost an hour.    Читать далее

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    Our first view of The Bund.
    View of Lujiazui from The Bund.My view from The Bund.My view from The Bund.My view from The Bund.My view from The Bund.My view from The Bund.My view from The Bund.My view from The Bund.Flower display at The Bund.The Bund.Flower display at The Bund.Old buildings around The Bund.Old buildings around The Bund area.The Peninsula Hotel.Old buildings around The Bund.My view from The Bund.Old buildings around The Bund.Old buildings around The Bund.

    First Look at The Bund

    14 апреля 2024 г., Китай ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    We had a good night's sleep at the Shanghai Fish Inn Bund.

    We began our exploration of Shanghai with a quick walk to The Bund from our centrally located hotel. The skyline, juxtaposed next to the traffic on the Huangpu River, was quite spectacular.

    I am embarrassed to admit I ate breakfast at Starbuck's, but I was hungry and there weren't other options in the immediate vicinity. A short while later, I kicked myself when I saw the food options at the nearby East Nanjing Pedestrian Street.    Читать далее

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    A robot grinding grain at an East Nanjing Road Store.
    The White Rabbit Store.White Rabbit sweets at the White Rabbit Store.Varieties of nougat at the same store as White Rabbit.Sights along East Nanjing Road.This signboard with glasses looked vaguely phallic.Sights along East Nanjing Road.Sights along East Nanjing Road.Ultraman, East Nanjing Road.Dragon statue, East Nanjing Road.This mall featured a dragon head at one entrance...... and a dragon tail at the other end.The exterior of Pop Mart.Pop Mart.Pop Mart.Pop Mart.Pop Mart.Pop Mart.Pop Mart.Pop Mart.Pop Mart.A Big in China moment in Pop Mart.Sights along East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall.Sights along East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall.The M&M Store at East Nanjing Road.A cow statue sitting on lotus leaves... or maybe these are its udders?Massive mall along East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall.

    East Nanjing Road

    14 апреля 2024 г., Китай ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    Leaving The Bund, we walked over to the nearby East Nanjing Pedestrian Street. We enjoyed viewing various quirky displays and sampling some of the food on display, including a stall dedicated to White Rabbit. There, we both had a White Rabbit ice cream.

    My favorite site on East Nanjing Road was undoubtedly Pop Mart, which featured some rather disturbing looking toys and figurines. We both also liked a mall with a dragon head on one end and a dragon tail on the other.    Читать далее

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    Marriage Market, People's Square.
    Marriage Market, People's Square.Marriage Market, People's Square.Marriage Market, People's Square.Marriage Market, People's Square.Marriage Market, People's Square.Marriage Market, People's Square.Marriage Market, People's Square.Marriage Market, People's Square.Marriage Market, People's Square.Marriage Market, People's Square.Marriage Market, People's Square.Marriage Market, People's Square.People's Square.People's Square.People's Square.People's Square.People's Square.People's Square.People's Square.People's Square.People's Square.People's Square.Long necked mannequins at People's Square Subway Station.Bull statue at People's Square Subway Station.

    Marriage Market at People’s Square

    14 апреля 2024 г., Китай ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    A short walk west from East Nanjing Pedestrian Street, nestled within the green space of People's Square is a meat market of sorts: here, parents put out posters to help find prospective marriage partners for their single children.

    Walking into the park, we easily located the Marriage Market. On the ground, parents placed descriptions of their single children. Even with my limited Mandarin, I figured out that the posters listed attributes such as their year of birth (most were born in the 1980s), their height (but not their weight), their jobs and educational qualifications, where they live, and in some cases what kind of mate they were looking for. I only saw one poster with a photograph of the child, and that photo was likely outdated. A fair number of the kids were located in the US or Singapore.

    There were quite a few parents in attendance, but none of their kids were to be seen. I can imagine their 40-something kids saying: "Mom/Dad, you're embarrassing me!".

    After viewing the Marriage Market, we wandered the grounds and enjoyed the greenery.

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    French Concession.
    French Concession.French Concession.French Concession.French Concession.French Concession.A statue in the French Concession. Note the dog in the backpack.French Concession.French Concession.French Concession.French Concession.French Concession.French Concession.French Concession.French Concession.French Concession.A friendly corgi at the dog park.Motorbike with attached mittens/coat, French Concession.Motorbike with attached mittens/coat, French Concession.On the subway to the French Concession.Odd restaurant sign at the French Concession.

    French Concession

    14 апреля 2024 г., Китай ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

    At People's Square Subway Station, we bought 24-hour subway passes for RMB18 and we took our first subway ride to the French Concession. The area featured pleasant tree-lined roads and old French-style buildings. While it was a nice area, it didn't really hold my attention. The highlight of our time here was a quick break in dog park where we played with a very friendly corgi.

    While walking the streets in the vicinity, we saw many motorcycle riders wearing coats from the front, and we also saw that they had thick mittens on their hands. We then spied some parked motorbikes and saw that the coats and mittens are affixed to the bikes.

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    "Long Live the Friendship between Soviet Union and China", 1959.
    Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center"The Sun Shines on the Children", 1953,"Develop Sports and Enhance People's Physical Fitness", 1953."Visiting Mother and New Baby in the Commune", 1957."Firmly Support the Black Americans in their Struggle for Justice", 1963."Oppressed People United to be Against US Imperialism", 1964."Hail the Bumper Harvest", 1959."High Production of Green Vegetables and Fat Melons", 1956.Industry Learns From Daqing, Agri. Learns from Dazhai, & the whole Country Learns from the PLA, 1971'"Ballet Dance 'The Red Detachment of Women'", 1970."World Proletarian Unite", 1968."Telling the New Story (Gang of Four)", 1976."Revolutionary Committee is Fine", 1976."Carry out Birth Control for the Revolution", 1974."Warmly Cheer for the Successful Explosion of our Country's First Hydrogen Bomb", 1967."Carry on the Revolutionary Tradition to Be Determined to Strengthen China", 1984.Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center.Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art CenterA 1989 poster featuring doves flying over Tiananmen Square."Hong Kong Returns, One Country, Two Systems", 1997."Love to Study, Study to Study, Use Your Knowledge".Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center"Men's Determination Triumphs Over Nature", 1976.Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center"Go Where The Motherland Needs You Most", 1970.

    Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center

    14 апреля 2024 г., Китай ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    This was undoubtedly the highlight of our time in Shanghai. I read about the Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center in Atlas Obscura, and I knew I had to visit. Located on the seventh floor of a nondescript office building, this private museum featured propaganda posters from 1949 onwards.

    We had a great time viewing the various posters. Some of them were just simply jaw dropping; China certainly didn't shy from commemorating Tiananmen Square, hydrogen bombs, and commenting on race relations in the United States. Our favorite was a somewhat homoerotic poster celebrating the special relationship with between China and the former Soviet Union. This poster featured a young Chinese man and a young blond Russian man, each with an arm around the other, and with their other hand clasped around the other man's hand.

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    The speedometer on the Maglev. It reached a top speed of 301 km/h..
    The Maglev arriving into Longyang Road Station.The Maglev platform at Longyang Road Station.The Maglev platform at Longyang Road Station.The Maglev platform at Longyang Road Station.The cabin of the Maglev.On the Maglev to Pudong.Display at Pudong Airport.A model of the Maglev at Pudong Airport.Jeff on the Maglev.The cabin of the Maglev.The Maglev departing Pudong Airport.The scenery whizzing by as we sped back from Pudong to Longyang Road Station.The cabin of the Maglev as we disembarked.Back at Longyang Station.Back at Longyang Station.Back at Longyang Station.

    A Joyride on the Maglev

    15 апреля 2024 г., Китай ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    Due to the delayed arrival of my inbound flight, I missed an opportunity to take the Maglev into town. I couldn't let go of my disappointment; besides, and I wasn't sure if I would have another opportunity to ride on the world's fastest commercial train. So, I declared to Jeff that we would go for a joyride on the Maglev.

    After breakfast, we took the subway to Longyang Road Station, where we connected to the Maglev. I was in geek heaven on the short ride to Pudong Airport. The train hit a top speed of 301 km/h, and I enjoyed the scenery as we whizzed by. The ride was smooth except for a brief shockwave when another Maglev going in the opposite direction passed us.

    At Pudong Airport, we took a short walk to seek coffee for myself, and then we took the Maglev back into the city.    Читать далее

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    I took this video of Jeff taking a video of himself pretending to fall from the 259m platform.
    The outdoor viewing platform at 98m.We ate an ice cream shaped like the Oriental Pearl Tower.Jeff on the glass platform at 259m.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.View of Shanghai from the Oriental Pearl Tower.Oriental Pearl Tower.The view from the Oriental Pearl Tower.The museum at the base of the Oriental Pearl Tower.The museum at the base of the Oriental Pearl Tower.The museum at the base of the Oriental Pearl Tower.

    Oriental Pearl Tower

    15 апреля 2024 г., Китай ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    After the Maglev, we made our way to Lujiazui to visit the viewing platform at the Oriental Pearl Tower. Interestingly, this place has an entry in Atlas Obscura:https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/oriental-pe….

    At the Oriental Pearl Tower, we purchased the RMB160 package. Our first stop was the viewing platform at 263 meters high, where we enjoyed views over the Hunagpu River and into the distance. After that, we walked downstairs to the 259 meter which featured a glass floor. Jeff enjoyed filming himself "falling"; I kept my distance!

    Our third stop was the 98 meter viewing platform which was outdoors. After that, we went to the ground floor to visit the Shanghai History Museum which was included in the ticket. The museum itself had some interesting highlights, but it didn't really hold my attention.    Читать далее

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    A video of the buildings around Lujiazui.
    The architecture around Lujiazui.Animal sculptures outside a mall in Lujiazui.Animal sculptures outside a mall in Lujiazui.The architecture around Lujiazui.The architecture around Lujiazui.Sculptures at a mall in Lujiazui.The architecture around Lujiazui.The architecture around Lujiazui.The architecture around Lujiazui.The architecture around Lujiazui.The architecture around Lujiazui.The architecture around Lujiazui.The architecture around Lujiazui.The architecture around Lujiazui.The architecture around Lujiazui.The architecture around Lujiazui.The architecture around Lujiazui.The architecture around Lujiazui.The architecture around Lujiazui.

    Lujiazui

    15 апреля 2024 г., Китай ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    After the Oriental Pearl Tower, we walked to the nearby Shanghai World Financial Center to look for Din Dai Fung, which I thought should be a safe choice for lunch with vegetarian options for xiaolongbao. However, when we got to the building, a staff member told us it was closed. So, we looked around and settled on Fatty Leow's, which looked like a Malaysian-inspired outlet. Here, we had our first food issue: Jeff wanted the Penang fried noodles. I asked for it to come without meat, but it still came out with prawns and fishcake which, apparently, is not considered "meat". The staff were really good about it. They came out and sought clarification, and then they produced a vegetarian version. I was not expecting this sort of service in China and I was very impressed.

    After lunch, we walked around the area admiring the architecture. There was an elevated walkway in the area which would have been convenient for exploring, except that the police closed off certain sections of the bridge, so we were forced to navigate at street level or go into a mall a couple of times.    Читать далее

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    Making our breakfast jianbing pancakes.
    Our breakfast stuffed pancakes.Godly Restaurant.Godly Restaurant.Tofu, Godly Restaurant.Mixed vegetables, duck, and wood fungus, Godly Restaurant.Two kinds of mushroom, Godly Restaurant.Taro balls and fungus, Godly Restaurant.Buddha Jumps Over The Wall, Godly Restaurant. This one was underwhelming.Hainanese chicken rice at Fatty Leow's.Taiyaki ice cream, East Nanjing Road.White rabbit ice cream, East Nanjing Road.Muscular prosperity cat, East Nanjing Road Station.

    My Meals in Shanghai

    16 апреля 2024 г., Китай ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    Our two dining highlights were:
    (1) Stuffed pancakes (known as jian1 bing3) for breakfast. Just off East Nanjing Pedestrian Street, we found a little stall selling made to order stuffed pancakes. We had two breakfasts here, and we ate pancakes stuffed with egg, potato slivers, romaine lettuce, and cheese. It was a hearty and filling breakfast.

    (2) Godly (or Gongdelin) Vegan Restaurant on West Nanjing Road. In operation since 1922, Godly served hearty vegan fare. We ate two meals here.    Читать далее

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    JL82 took a circuitous route around Tokyo before landing at Haneda.
    The inbound aircraft for JL82 arriving in Hongqiao.JL82 at the gate in Hongqiao.JL82 at the gate in Hongqiao.After eating my noodle soup, I sat at this sofa to wait for boarding.Made to order noodle soup at the China Eastern Lounge.The rear Economy Class cabin on JAL's B777-300ER.My legroom on JL82.JL82 taking off from Hongqiao.My meal on JL82. Only one choice - duck - was offered. This isn't one of JAL's better meal offeringsJL82 flying over Tokyo. The Tokyo Skytree is visible in the distance.JL82 flying over Tokyo. I believe this is the Sumida River.JL82 flying over Tokyo. I believe this is the Sumida River.JL82 flying over Tokyo.JL82 flying over Tokyo. I believe this is the Sumida River.JL82 flying over Tokyo. I believe this is the Sumida River.JL82 flying over Tokyo.JL82 flying over Tokyo.JL82 flying over Tokyo.JL82 flying over Tokyo.JL82 on final approach to Haneda.On the ground at Haneda.The ANA Star Wars themed B787 being towed at Haneda.On the ground at Haneda.Flight path of JL82 as captured on FlightRadar24.JL82's circuit over Tokyo.My boarding pass for JL82.My passport stamps into and out of China.

    Shanghai Hongqiao to Tokyo Haneda

    16 апреля 2024 г., Китай ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

    Japan Airlines JL82 | SHA/HND
    Economy Class
    Boeing 777-300ER | JA738J
    ATD/1253 | ATA/1644
    Lounge: China Eastern Lounge

    I had to wake up at 6am for a work call. After that call, Jeff and I walked out to East Nanjing Road for breakfast, and then we went to the The Bund for one last look before returning to the Shanghai Fish Inn Bund to pack.

    We left for Hongqiao Airport around 9.30am. Jeff was flying out of Terminal 2, whereas I was flying out of Terminal 1. The two terminals were located on opposite sides of the airport, and different subway lines went to each terminal. Fortunately, both of these lines operated from East Nanjing Road Station, so we didn't have to change trains. At the station, Jeff and I parted ways. I went to Line 10 while Jeff went to Line 2.

    The train ride to the airport took about 40 minutes. From the station, I had a bit of a walk to the checkin area. Based on the appearance of the terminal, I suspect this was the very original terminal at Hongqiao. Apart from domestic flights, it seemed as if the only international flights were to Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.

    JAL utilizes the China Eastern Lounge in Terminal 1. When I first entered the lounge, my initial impression was that it was a very small, empty and basic lounge with some drinks and cold buns on offer. Then, I noticed a passageway which led to a dining area, where was there all the lounge guests had congregated. Apart from a buffet, there was a cooking station offering made to order noodle soup. I had a nice noodle soup and steamed buns before leaving for the gate.    Читать далее

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    16 апреля 2024 г.