In 1849, much of Shanghai was carved up and shared among the key colonial powers of Europe. Much of what is known today as the Xuhui and Huangpu districts went to the French. And while the concession era is widely regarded as an unfortunate blight on the city’s history, there’s no denying that France’s colonial legacy has made this one of the more atmospheric areas in town. Narrow, tree-lined streets and modernist architecture make it great for a casual stroll. It is home to several consulates -- Poland, The U.S. and France, to name a few – as well as some of the city’s trendiest bars, cafes and restaurants, all of which make it a popular area among the city’s young professional population.

The Ming tombs is the Ming dynasty emperor's tomb group of China, is located in the northwest Beijing Yanshan piedmont of the interest in Changping district. Here since seven year of Yongle (1409) in May as Changling, the last emperor of the Ming dynasty Chongzhen being buried Si Ling, during which more than 230 years, successively built the thirteenth emperor mausoleum, seven princess tomb, tomb a eunuch. Thirteen emperors were buried, 23 queen, two prince, more than thirty two concubines and eunuchs.

This is a small temple right next to big banyan tree on Peng Chau island.

Goddess Jinhua or Madame Jinhua was a righteous lady born to the family of a marital official. She was honoured as a goddess after her death.

This building is from 1762, replacing a crudely built Jinhua shring. The building fell in disrepair later, and was fully restored in 1978. Every year at the 17th day of the 4th lunar month her festival is celebrated.