overdue photos from shanghai, hangzhou and suzhou trip 3 weeks ago when it wasn't even a holiday. now tell me what am i doing here on labour day holiday?

day 1 was spent in Shanghai, after a long overnight train ride in a typical overcrowded train. (and it wasn't even a holiday or weekend la) As compared to those who didn't buy tickets early enough and had to stand or spend the night sleeping on the aisle or on the basin outside the toilets, I'm not complaining for having a seat.



that's right, xiaolongbao!! the second pic is soup in a bao and drank using a straw.
yummy!! but definitely overpriced.

day 2
took the morning train to Hangzhou, found the hostel which is just beside 西湖, put our stuff down and embarked on lunch and walk around the lake.






山外青山楼外楼，西湖歌舞几时休，暖风熏得游人醉，直把杭州作汴州！






and the day ended with dinner along the foodstreet and a walk around the area.

day 3: Suzhou







in short, food, parks, flowers, river and not enough time.