I know some of our readers are planning to visit Shanghai for World Expo 2010 (Big Picture by Boston.com). Despite some congestion, overcrowded pavilions and long queues right now, I am sure the Expo will be one of unforgettable events in your life time. However, as the largest and wealthiest city in China, Shanghai has many other attractions you might not want to miss.

I was searching for images for an upcoming post about attractions in Shanghai when I found these stunning images by a German photographer – Wolfgang Staudt – on Flickr. I’d like to share with you here:

To view all 171 (as of 04/24/2010) Shanghai tagged images by Wolfgang Staudt on Flickriver.

This pair of pots are relics unearthed in 1923 at the Great Tomb of King of Zheng State in Xinzheng, Henan Province. Their design and patterns are almost identical to each other. One of them is now at its home province – Henan Museum; the other one is at The Palace Museum in Beijing.

Welcome to the April 19, 2010 edition of china carnival. We have 6 post today (one might be broken). Some highlights: Tom praises hard working Chinese workers in Latin-Timed Costa Rica; Zhu tells her “crazy” job experience in Hong Kong when she was only 18; Mike shares three online resources for learning Chinese. Please enjoy!

I am very happy to let you know that I was interviewed by Jessie at WanderingEducators.com (WE).

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