Colors of My Heart

While I was on a business trip in Shanghai, China, I unexpectedly had some free time and decided to take a walk around the city. Since I didn’t have my camera at the time, I purchased an Olympus VG-140 from a local camera shop on short notice.  The Oriental Pearl Tower, located in the Pudong district of Shanghai, China, is a striking television tower that stands 468 meters tall. Completed in 1994, it is renowned for its futuristic design, featuring a series of spheres inspired by a classical Chinese poem.  Inside the tower, visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions including observation decks, a revolving restaurant, a museum showcasing Shanghai’s urban history, and immersive VR experiences.  The observation areas are divided into three main levels: the upper sphere at 350 meters, the middle sphere at 263 meters, and the lower sphere at 90 meters. Depending on which levels you choose to visit, ticket prices vary.  Both the middle and lower spheres offer access to o...

/Home › › Yuyuan Garden Yuyuan Garden ( 豫園 ), located in Shanghai’s Huangpu District, is a classical Jiangnan-style garden built during the Ming dynasty. Construction began in 1559, initiated by the high-ranking official Pan Yunduan for his father, and is said to have taken approximately 18 years to complete. The character “豫” signifies “delight,” reflecting the intention behind its creation as a truly “joyful garden.” The garden spans roughly 20,000 square meters and features a harmonious arrangement of ponds, waterways, unique rock formations, winding corridors, and elegant pavilions—an exemplary expression of Jiangnan garden aesthetics, where natural beauty blends seamlessly with architectural refinement. Among its most iconic attractions are the Nine-Turn Bridge and the lakeside Huxin Pavilion, whose exquisite interplay of traditional architecture and waterscape continues to captivate countless visitors. Yuyuan Garden also contains numerous other highlights, such...