Hi, Ewen, hope you see this.
Places for dinner as recommeded by a Buddhist friend here in Sydney who is from 上海 for good vegetarian food: 1) “Chenghuang Temple”; and 2) “Yufoshi”-“Jade Buddha Temple”
And – chinesepod.com
And a photo from the first time I visited 上海.
Hi Brian,
When we arrive in Shanghai we will be at the middle point of our trip. Our experience is that people go through a bit of a lull at this time, a combination of group dynamics and generally being a little travel weary after the schlep across to Xi’an.
Shanghai is hence a bit of a rest-up and allowing people a chance to go their own way for a day. We have many lovely things to on that spare day, but I think the Jade Bhudda (Yufo Si) is less tempting for photographers than some of the small villages along the grand canal.
I would like to see it though!
My recollection is not 100% on this, but isnt Chenghuang Temple at the top end of Old Shanghai, near YuYuan?
– e