Wong Tai Sin Temple, Hong Kong

A colorful temple for 3 religions in Hong Kong.

The Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple is home to Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism but it's mostly famous because it "makes every wish come true upon request".

A day in Macau - part 1

Macau is a Special Administrative Region of China. It was once a Portuguese colony and it is now the Asian capital of gambling, which is why it's called the "Las Vegas of Asia", although it generates more revenue than Las Vegas itself.

Macau is not only gambling and big hotels, after centuries of Portuguese colonization (it was the first and last European colony in Asia), historical, cultural and culinary remains can be seen all over the place.

Shanghai Map

In case you haven't noticed, there's a section in this blog where you can find the maps with most of the  cities and places featured in the blog. It's called My Maps and you can find it in the upper menu or clicking here.

Lin Heung Tea House, Hong Kong

Following the steps of Anthony Bourdain in Hong Kong, we visited one of the oldest tea houses in the city.

Man Mo Temple, Hong Kong

Our first approach to local culture in Hong Kong...

Man Mo temple is a declared monument and historic building in Sheung Wan, a lively quarter in Hong Kong Island.

Jing'an temple, Shanghai

Jing'an temple (静安寺; Jìng'ān Sì) is an impressive Buddhist and Daoist temple in Shanghai's Jing'an district, near the French Concession.

Jing’an Temple is located in a bustling area surrounded by shopping malls, luxury hotels and modern constructions. However, the atmosphere inside the temple remains relatively calm, with many local worshippers and few tourists.

Hyatt on the Bund, Shanghai

Drinks with the best view and then peking duck dinner, all in one place!

Xibo, Shanghai

The temple for Xinjiang cuisine in Shanghai.

Yu Gardens, Shanghai

If crowds don't bother you, getting lost in this maze of gates, halls and gardens might be just fine for you...

Yang's Fry Dumplings @ Reel, Shanghai

If you go to Shanghai and don't eat at least once at Yang's, it's like you were never there!

Crystal Jade, Shanghai

Crystal Jade is a Singapore-owned Cantonese restaurant chain with delicious (but boiling hot) dishes. A good option for dining in the fashionable Xintiandi area.

Shanghai: useful info

This trip marked my first (and hopefully not last) visit to the Far East. Here's some useful information that I wish I had known before leaving and that I learned in my trip: