Qibao old town with Lydia

Lydia, who was teaching at Highline this Jan – April, took me to see Qibao old town. She used to live near here. It’s so much nicer than Yu Gardens area. Less crowded and insane — people are not trying to harass you to buy a watch!

Lydia and I over a canal with a traditional bridge
Re-created traditional gate says “Qibao Old Town”
Had a festival where you could buy one and write wishes of goodwill on it.
Had to try the traditional Shanghai snack “Stinky Tofu.” Fermented Tofu cooked in oil so bad you cannot stand the smell! Put on spicy or sweet sauce and eat up!
Let me know if you would like me to get one of these purses for you. They are about $70.
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These combs made of natural materials like sheep horn are valued by the Chinese and not cheap. Brush your hair 100 strokes per night!
Beautiful Qibao old town
Entering the market area
Street snacks warm from the oven. The glutinous exterior is made from some kind of grass. The inside is red bean paste. These are warm from the oven.
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