When I was in Shanghai a couple weeks ago, I came across author Eileen Chang's old apartment on one of the Art Deco walking tours.Isn't it a beauty? Eileen Chang is one of my favorite authors, so I thought it was very fitting to see the building where she lived more than … [Read more...]
Layover in Kowloon City
When I was en route to Shanghai a couple weeks ago, I had a 36-hour layover in Hong Kong. Since it was the first time I'd been alone in the city since 1998, I wasted no time revisiting some places from my past I hadn't seen in 18 years.I stayed at the Regal Oriental in … [Read more...]
A look at the Green House
One of the highlights of my trip to Shanghai was an exclusive look at the elusive Green House, the former mansion of Mr. D.V. Woo (Wu Tongwen), a paint and dye tycoon who lived here with his two wives and their families. There's a lotus-leaf shaped elevator in the house so the … [Read more...]
Art Deco in the Former French Concession
My favorite memories of Shanghai are from the Former French Concession. I love the streets lined with plane trees and the colonial architecture. So I was excited to revisit it on my trip to Shanghai last week and was not disappointed.This house is now a Shanghai … [Read more...]
Shanghai Art Deco in the Old City
After eleven fabulous days in Shanghai and Hong Kong, I'm home and quickly adjusting to Chicago time. My mom, good friend Mary, and I attended the World Congress on Art Deco from November 1-6 and had so much fun.We attended lectures in the morning at the Shanghai Peninsula … [Read more...]
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