Shanghai March 2019 - Day 2

1st stop on Day 2 - Shanghai Auto Museum.

It was a long drive from the city, but well worth the drive and time. We were already impressed when we saw the 2 vintage cars parked outside.

Once inside, we were even more impressed. Shanghai was already a very advanced and affluent city in the early 19th century. It was probably one of the first cities in China to have cars. The museum's collection showed both the historical development of the automobile industry, and also the cars that plied the roads of Shanghai, plus cars that China had produced over the years. Very educational and entertaining! Best part - they had very good English signages - something that we didn't find in Japan.

We paid for an entry package that included a ride one of the 2 vintage cars packed outside. We picked the open-top Lincoln Continental - same car that JFK was shot in.

The driver took us around the Shanghai Auto Expo Park, which was a beautiful park. It was also a gorgeous day to be out in an open-top car! There were so many people picnicking, playing and camping in the park!

Next, we went to 朱家角 - an ancient town cum water village. When I was planning the itinerary, I thought the town is quite near Shanghai Auto Museum. It turned out to be a pretty long drive. In fact, we were at the border to 浙江 already!

Felt a bit like we were in a period drama. The buildings and houses were all hundreds of years old! Very well-maintained, I must say.

And in the midst of all the history - a Starbucks!

By the time we were done with the town, it was past 5, and already turning dark. We couldn't get a taxi anywhere, so decided to take the trishaw to the train station. Took a long train ride back to town.

We were so tired when we got back to Nanjing East Road that we just gave in to the children's request for McDonald's. First time we had McDonald's so early into a vacation!