Okay, many of us may already know this because these two festivals take place every year around National Holiday time.
2009 Shanghai Shopping Festival (12 Sep - 8 Oct)
2009 Shanghai Tourism Festival (12 Sept - 6 Oct)
To be honest, as a person who lives in Shanghai, I can’t really tell what are the differences those festivals made in Shanghai. Probably
- more sales & promotions in shops
- prettier city with all the festival deco and lights
- more special events organised
But during this time, we also have:
- more people everywhere (metro, bus, taxi, shops, and restaurants etc)
- traffic control so we suddenly feel lost in the city especially if you drive
- more impulse shopping means more spending, more regrets afterwards maybe?
OK, everything has two sides. Below are some photos I took today at Next Age Department Store in Pudong where the 2009 Shanghai Shopping Festival opening ceremony was hold this morning. With all the lights, banners etc, I have to say: Wow, it is stunning!
Shanghai Next Age Department Store in Pudong, where the 2009 Shanghai Shopping Festival opening ceremony was hold
Times Square which is opposite to the Next Age department store
Shanghai Bay, another new leisure complext near Next Age Department Store, I love the lighting there
Of course, the giant National Flag, absolutely stunning
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