23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Oriental Pearl Tower at night in Shanghai

On November 26, 2025, a short one-day trip in Shanghai with our tour group’s tight schedule. I brought only my Sony RX100 M7, planning to capture a few shots of my mom, who joined the trip. But with such a beautiful view, I just couldn’t resist breaking away from the group for a while. I set up my small tripod by the riverside, trying to find a steady angle — one where no one would walk past the frame — and with just ten minutes left before the bus departed back to the hotel, I managed to take the shot. It’s the kind of photo everyone who comes here wants to capture. And I did it. I’m so happy — that’s all I wanted to say. 😊

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Shanghai, China
Camera: DSC-RX100M7
Copyright: © Anucha Techamongkonkul