Hello!
After eleven months of living in China, it’s time for me to leave my second home for a while. Just before leaving, I found some relaxed moments and visited the old part of the city in Shanghai, called Nanxiang. At that moment there was also an exibition of the painter going on, together with other important exhibits and books from China’s history.
Nanxiang is a town in the Jiading District in Shanghai. The town is home to Guyi Garden, a large Ming-dynasty Suzhou-style Park. One of the biggest temples in Shanghai, Yun Xiang Si (云翔禅寺), is located in the middle of the town, attracting a large number of tourists from all around the world. Nanxiang is home to the original Nanxiang Xiaolongbao (Nanxiang xiaolong dumplings) as well. A famous dish that eventually became known as Shanghai-style xiaolongbao. The dish was also made more widely known after featuring in the film Leaving Me, Loving You, which was set in Shanghai and starred the Hong Kong pop singers Leon Lai and Faye Wong.
Last minute visit of this beautiful place, reminded me once more, why I love this country and its culture so much.
