LuPu Da Chao is translated into English as: "LuPu big bridge". Sabrina and I recently climbed this bridge, which is the world's longest arch bridge (Google: "Lupu Bridge" to learn more as I'm not a bridge expert). I take this bridge every day on my way to work and it is the second largest arch bridge in the world that you are allowed to "climb". We climbed this with our neighbor and friend, Lisa, and Marilyn, her mother-in-law, who was visiting from the States. It was a nice climb of numerous steps and the bridge at its highest point is 110 meters from the Huangpu River, the river that separates the east and west parts of Shanghai.
It was about as sunny as we get here in the the big city of 18 million people and the view from the bridge is "ok" as you can see the area that the World Expo will take place. The World Expo, a "world's state fair" if you will, will take place in 2010 and the area is just starting to be constructed - picture below. That is the way things happen around here...an empty lot today...becomes a huge building tomorrow. The pace of development is unprecidented. Actually just six months ago, this open area (west side) was a warehouse district similar to the east side of the river. (picture further below)
Until next time enjoy the view:
