I took a high‑speed train from Zhumadian, Henan to Hongqiao; after arriving, the train next to it was the G1932 heading to Xianbei, which I have most likely taken before.
From Hongqiao Railway Station I took Metro Line 10, and the first stop was the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Xuhui campus “Yinshui Siyuan” building, where I bowed in reverence. In an inconspicuous corner by the gate I saw a stone mill and a plaque written by President Tang Wenzhi. I couldn’t help but marvel at how tidy and fresh the SJTU campus is; the antique‑style buildings give students a feeling of living among cultural relics. For example, one student dormitory was temporarily used as a wartime infirmary during WWII. Coming up from the metro exit, the plane trees lining Huashan Road are beautifully arranged. Across the street from the southeast corner of the campus is a shopping district packed with luxury brands, which boosts the school’s prestige.
Then I stopped by Xuhui Park on the way. One could say that without Xu Guangqi there would be no Xujiahui, no Shanghai Jiao Tong University, no its affiliated campus, and none of this today.
Then I went to the Bund to look at the European‑style architecture.
Shanghai Stomatological Hospital – two tourists at the entrance argued that the pattern was a coin ($); I told them it was a snake staff.
Had dinner, then went to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to see the crowds; the 
store was packed, I have no idea what people were doing inside, and opposite was the longtime international rival SAMSUNG 
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The Oriental Pearl Tower wore a dynamic colorful dress at night, really beautiful. The ticket to the top was a bit pricey, 299, equivalent to my one‑night hotel cost, so I didn’t go 
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Finally a quick note on Shanghai Metro – its logo looks like a combination of the letters S and M.
After parking, the window lightbox ads featured a lot of Durex; does that make it NSFW or R15? 
, lingered a bit, saw a tourist bus on Route 302, and rode it to the final stop. I have to say the island is much larger than I imagined. I arrived at Wulong Township, played on the beach, walked the coastal cliff boardwalk—well worth the trip.
soaking in the East Sea water for six hours, I arrived at the hotel, planning to wear disposable slippers tomorrow and head to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. I wore a down jacket all day, but couldn’t withstand the 5‑6 grade sea wind and was freezing.