02.06.09
Quick Winter Trip Back to the Middle Kingdom
Well, I knew it wouldn’t be long, but I didn’t expect it to be quite so soon. Later this month, I’m going to be heading back to China for a quick month-long stay. A couple weeks ago, I got the call from Pacific Ethnography, and they’re going to be sending me over to Shanghai for a three week consulting gig. Unfortunately, I can’t blog much about the project without violating my NDA, but like projects I’ve worked on in the past, it centers on Chinese mobile technology users. The project will take place entirely in Shanghai, and while the dates have yet to be set in stone, I should be there from around Feb 18 until March 5.
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| Here’s a shot of the Shanghai skyline (facing Pudong) from my first trip there in 2004. By my own estimations, I’d guess the skyline has probably at very least doubled in density since then. |
Since I’ve already visited Shanghai multiple times for both leisure and work, I’m going to try to augment my trip with some personal travel. My goal this time around is Nanjing and then rural Anhui, two Middle Kingdom locales to which I’ve yet to travel. Also, as most of you who have followed this blog for a long time probably realize, there is a definite correlation between an increase in both the quality and quantity of the material in this blog and me actually being in China. So I’m looking forward to bringing the blog back up to proper speed for a few weeks, and I’ll be sure to update as the details solidify and the trip draws near.
Jason S
said,
February 7, 2009 at 12:20 am
Hey, I live in Nanjing! But, I’ll be moving to back to Shanghai in two weeks. This is not, however, because NJ sucks. It’s great in fact. There’s a lot to do, the locals are super friendly, and it’s a good size. If you’d like, you can email me and I’ll hook you up with some of my friends to get together with when you’re here. Enjoy.
maxiewawa
said,
February 7, 2009 at 2:25 am
I have been wondering when you would come around this neck of the woods!
Looking forward to Reading about your thoughts about shanghai!
Tina
said,
February 7, 2009 at 7:35 am
You obviously love China, why don’t you just come back and live here again.
We’re suppose to move back to Chicago in the summer, and figuring out a way to stay here!
Vivian N. in California
said,
February 7, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Hey, Ben! I’m looking forward to seeing and hearing more about China from your upcoming trip! Keep an eye on your camera so it doesn’t get stolen again. If you see some good pictures in Shanghai, as you’re going from one place to another, please snap a few pics.
GnuDoyng
said,
February 8, 2009 at 1:38 am
I lived in Nanjing for 4 years and I loved this city. Please tell us something about your trip in Nanjing.
Matt Schiavenza
said,
February 8, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Excellent!
Nicole Drew
said,
February 8, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Hey Ben, I’m jealous! I’ll be going back in August… not soon enough for me! But have a great time. And yes, do some good blogging in your spare time – I’ll be looking forward to your pictures and comments!
Kate.Shen
said,
February 10, 2009 at 4:00 am
Im “all eyes” about your upcoming blog about China again.
Im going to visit shanghai soon and have to stay there for a week. Guess how much is from xiamen to shanghai? 245￥ including tax.