The ICBC building* rising in stark contrast against the traditional roof tops of Yu Yuan Garden in Shanghai’s old city.
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* The building in this image is actually the ICBC building in Puxi and not the Jinmao Tower as mentioned earlier in my post. Apologies for the mix up.
The Urge To Wander 
Wonderful mix of the old and the new – I wish we had that sort of hisotry here in the states.
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I love those arches in the foreground… Great building too. 🙂
Shanghai is a city of contrasts!
Great shot of contrast! It certainly is a contrast between those two differing styles of structure… old school and then new school highrise. Thank you for stopping by my blog.
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Lovely! Nice take on the contrast theme.
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Gosh. I miss shanghai..
Yeah, I know! I do too!
Wow stunning photos you have here 🙂
Glad you think so Jake!
Beautiful!
Thanks Nelson!
Madhu,
This photo is lovely. Good contract. I just recently found your blog. Love what I have seen so far. I too share your love of travel. I moved back to the States a couple of years ago, and I stopped traveling as much as I did in the past. Your photos are motivating me to start my travels again. I look forward to checking out more of your site.
Delighted that you like my blog! Look forward to seeing you around here! Love your blog too 🙂
Thank you.
The old in contrast with the new, perfect for this week!
Thanks Jeff!
Quite a contrast.. great shot.
Thank you Savira! Loved your colourful Holi pics!
love the old!!! http://wp.me/p296YA-3Y
I do too! Thanks for dropping by!
Beautiful! I like! 🙂
Thank You Sonel 🙂
Oh this is so lovely, Madhu! Perfect interpretation for Contrast!
So glad you think so Judy!
YES IT IS a perfect contrast. Interestingly I just posted two shots from the inside of that very tower (for weekly photo challenge down … of course a bit late).
Wow! That is “Down” ! Probably the best entry for that challenge even if it is late! My shots of the tower would only qualify for “UP” though 🙂 We did not climb up to the top!
That was a great experience. I grumbled a bit because the 3 people I was with were in a hurry to move along and I wanted to linger and take in the view. But I’m thankful for the brief time I had there.
two worlds, side by side.
thanks for sharing this fascinating contrast.
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oops, that is not the JIn mao tower 🙂
Oops I believe it isnt!!
It is actually the ICBC building in Puxi closer to the Yu Yuan garden than the Jin Mao Tower which is in Pudong across the river! Good catch Mimo! Apologies for the mix up! Editing my post right away.
no problem 🙂 the jin mao is the first thing I see from my window when I wake up:) I live in Pudong
No wonder you spotted it right away 🙂
Interesting dome. Beautiful architecture.
Yes Orples! I mistakenly tagged it Jin Mao Tower but it is actually the much smaller ICBC building! Thanks for stopping by!
I like this Madhu. This is very good example of contrast. The regular little crashes between old and new we see in cities around the world. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Anette!
Shanghai – I would love to see that place. Such an interesting place, both historically and gastronomically!
Absolutely! Thanks for stopping by!
great take, lovely picture…;)
Thanks Cobbies!
Perfect for Contrast.
Thank you! Thought the striking contrast in your entry was perfect as well!
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Wow! Brilliant contrast of the old & new. Great shot!
Thank you!
Great contrast!
Glad you agree TBM 🙂
Perfection.
Thanks Misky!
Great choice!
Thank you Carol!
love the contrast between the buildings! Gorgeous! http://believeanyway.wordpress.com/2012/03/09/weekly-photo-challenge-contrast/
Thanks Kate! Liked your interpretation too!
the battle of the architectures!
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Lol! Greetings to you too 🙂
Yes! Great interpretation.
Thank you Ruth!