Tianzifang is located in Lane 210, Taikang Rd with an area of 20,000 sq. metersDay 17 (15.12.2011) Shanghai – Tianzhifang, Yuyuan Garden & shopping
Tianzifang or Tianzi Fang (田子坊) is a touristic arts and crafts enclave that has developed from a renovated traditional residential area in the French Concession area of Shanghai. It is now home to boutique shops, bars and restaurants.
Yu Garden or Yuyuan Garden (豫园) located beside the City God Temple in the northeast of the Old City of Shanghai at Huangpu Qu, Shanghai Shi. A centerpiece is the Exquisite Jade Rock (玉玲珑) a porous 3.3-m, 5-ton boulder. Rumours about its origin include the story that it was meant for the Huizong Emperor (Northern Song Dynasty from 1100 to 1126 AD) at the imperial palace in Beijing, but was salvaged from the Huangpu River after the boat carrying it had sunk.
Temperature: 1°C (min) and 7°C (max)
Accommodation: Lane 333 Weihai Road, Shanghai
Travelling route of Tianzifang or Tianzi Fang (田子坊).
There are bars, cafes, craft shops, studio, galleries, and boutiques in Tianzifang or Tianzi Fang (田子坊). 
Walking through Tianzifang or Tianzi Fang (田子坊).
Tianzi fang is located in one of the most expensive areas in Shanghai. It has become a major tourist attraction and has more than 200 diverse small businesses such as cafes, bars, restaurants, art galleries, craft stores, design houses and studios, and even French bistros.
After the reconstruction of this area in 2000, Tianzifang, developed from local residence area to a new art zone, and became a magnet for art galleries. It's a place which you can get the feeling of creative arts, romantic cafe and old Shanghainese atmosphere.
Yuyuan Garden (豫园) located beside the City God Temple in the northeast of the Old City of Shanghai at Huangpu Qu, Shanghai Shi. A centerpiece is the Exquisite Jade Rock (玉玲珑) a porous 3.3-m, 5-ton boulder. Rumours about its origin include the story that it was meant for the Huizong Emperor (Northern Song Dynasty from 1100 to 1126 AD) at the imperial palace in Beijing, but was salvaged from the Huangpu River after the boat carrying it had sunk.
Walking towards to Yuyuan Garden.
Yuyuan Garden is believed to have been built in the Ming Dynasty, more than 400 years ago. The exquisite layout, beautiful scenery and the artistic style of the garden architecture have made the garden one of the highlights of Shanghai.
Traditional Chinese shopping mall in Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Traditional Chinese shopping mall in Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Traditional Chinese shopping mall in Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Ching Neng Bin and Bernard Lee at Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Traditional Chinese shopping mall in Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Traditional Chinese shopping mall in Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Traditional Chinese shopping mall in Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Traditional Chinese shopping mall in Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Traditional Chinese shopping mall in Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
The rock at Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Traditional Chinese shopping mall in Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Traditional Chinese shopping mall in Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Built in 1855, the Huxinting Teahouse at the Yu Garden pond remains in use.
Traditional Chinese shopping mall in Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Traditional Chinese shopping mall in Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Traditional Chinese shopping mall in Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Traditional Chinese shopping mall in Yu Garden (Yuyuan) Bazaar, Shanghai.
Day 18 (16.12.2011) Shanghai to Hangzhou Airport for AirAsia flight to K Lumpur at 1410/1910 hrs
On this last day, we had an early breakfast and took a taxi to Shanghai CRH train station to Hangzhou. From here we took a taxi to Hangzhou airport for our flight home.
Temperature: 1°C (min) and 5°C (max)
Accommodation: Home Sweet Home
On this last day, we had an early breakfast and took a taxi to Shanghai CRH train station to Hangzhou. 
Shanghai CRH train station to Hangzhou. 
The first China made car on display at the Hangzhou airport.
Hangzhou airport.
We had our lunch here in Hangzhou airport before taking our flight at 14.10 hour.
Return Airfare per person is Y1,900 or RM950
Total expenses for 18 days is Y4,719 or RM2,359 per person
Day 01 (29.11.2011) AirAsia Kul - Hangzhou D7-306 17552225 hrs
Day 02 (30.11.2011) Hangzhou (West Lake walking)
Day 03 (01.12.2011) Hangzhou (West Lake cycling)
Day 04 (02.12.2011) Hangzhou by bus to Qiandao Lake (Thousand Island Lake)
Day 05 (03.12.2011) Qiandao Lake - ferry - Shendu - bus - Tunxi (Huangshan City)
Day 06 (04.12.2011) Tunxi (Huangshan City) - day trip to Mt.Huangshan
Day 07 (05.12.2011) Tunxi (Huangshan City) - day trip to Hongcun & Xidi
Day 08 (06.12.2011) Tunxi (Huangshan City) - by train to Nanjing
Day 09 (07.12.2011) Nanjing
Day 10 (08.12.2011) Nanjing by train to Taian (Shandong)
Day 11 (09.12.2011) Taian (Shandong) - day trip to Qufu
Day 12 (10.12.2011) Taian (Shandong) - day trip to Mt. Taishan
Day 13 (11.12.2011) Taian by train to Shanghai
Day 14 (12.12.2011) Shanghai - day trip to Suzhou
Day 15 (13.12.2011) Shanghai - day trip to The Bund
Day 16 (14.12.2011) Shanghai - day trip to Zhujiajiao the ancient water village
Day 17 (15.12.2011) Shanghai - Tian Zi Fang, Yuyuan garden & shopping
Day 18 (16.12.2011) Shanghai by train to Hangzhou AirAsia D7-303 to K Lumpur 14101910 hrs
///Backpacking to Shanghai 18 winter days in China 29 Nov - 16 Dec 2011
| 17 | a. | Metro card top-up | 40.00 | 20 | ||
| b. | KFC -soya bean milk & egg tarts | 46.00 | 23 | |||
| c. | Dinner @ Noodles Bar | 140.00 | 70 | |||
| d. | Room - Ivy's IYH (FOC) | 0.00 | 0 | |||
| 226.00 | 56.50 | |||||
| 18 | a. | Van - Hangzhou rail stn to Xiaoshan airport | 100.00 | 50 | ||
| b. | KFC lunch | 142.00 | 71 | |||
| 242.00 | 60.50 | |||||
Backpacking is definitely a more exciting and fun way to travel. However it is only for the fit and adventurous. Enjoyed your detailed accounts. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBackpacking travel is definitely a good way to see the world. It needs steel determination both in mental and physique condition, and requires lots of homeworks to do. By reading the 18 days backpacked
ReplyDeleteholidays of CNB, one knows he had planned well and was rewarded sumptuously for his effort. Ching,
You're great to set a fine example to lots of potential travellers.
I've to read in details so as to miss nothing. Have good days ahead.
Alan Kok
KL
Hi Mr Ching,
ReplyDeletePhew! I've finally come to the end of your travels to Shanghai with your faithful travel companions. That was pretty exhausting though enjoyable looking at all the pictures you've posted together with the commentary. As a seasoned backpacker/adventurer one hopes that you enjoy your travels as much as upkeeping your blog which is quite a monumental task in itself! That shows sheer dedication and willingness to share your experiences for the benefit of others. Well done, keep doing what you enjoying do and best wishes.
PS. How are you find time to wash your clothes when you are on the move all the time and for such a long trip?
G Ong
UK
Hi Mr Ching
ReplyDeletePhew, I'm already nearly exhausted looking at all the lovely pictures and wonderful commentary of your adventure with your trusted companions. It must take sheer dedication and devotion for you to produce your blog to share with others near and afar some insight into those beautiful parts of China.
Backpacking holiday is a tough albeit a more rewarding cos you do go off the beaten tracks and see places from the locals perspective. It's also cheaper but not for those of us folks who love their creature comforts, LOL.
Enjoy your trips and look forward to more updates. Best wishes.
G Ong
UK
Thank you 4 keeping in touch.
ReplyDeleteWe are one of your many admirers !
If we were to live in Malaysia, we would be lining up to be included in your group of happy travellers.
We love your type of economy travels.
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God bless you n family,
pc n soo kim
We applaud your leadership and unselfishness in sharing your experiences and knowledge.
ReplyDeleteYour resourceful cheap and rewarding back-packing style of travel is very attractive. If only we are in Malaysia, maybe we could tag along then? Very informative. Cool.