Shanghai WTF Moment: This Place is SCARY!

[Ms. Alberta Moen]

Oh wow, when it comes to Shanghai, the city truly evokes love and a touch of "fear" in people!

• Its bustling vibrancy is mind-blowing!
  • (Tip: As one of China's largest cities, you'll surely be able to experience the urban chaos and vitality firsthand!)
• Its inclusiveness is unmatched!
  • (Interesting fact: It's like a melting pot where all sorts of people have come to pursue their dreams and live their lives. Hence, the diverse culture.)
• The hustle and bustle of people on the streets leaves you in awe at their sheer numbers!
  • Caution note: Expect extremely crowded areas during peak tourist season or at popular sights.
    • What to do then? Travel during the off-season or buy tickets online in advance to avoid waiting in lines for long periods.
• But at the same time, it’s surprisingly fair towards us ordinary folks.
  • (My take: As long as you're willing to put in the effort, you have every opportunity to leave a mark here.)
• Yet, I absolutely adore this "scary" Shanghai!
• Everyone is running around at a fast pace, all for a better life.

#ShanghaiImpression

[Alejandro Runolfsdottir]

I've stumbled upon this blogger (Si) many times. They truly make Shanghai look like a fairyland – such amazing photography skills! As a long-time fan, I've hit follow. They're like a human GPS for great shots!

[Theresa Sporer]

This background is so dreamy, it makes me wonder if the picture is even real.

[Pat Pagac]

The first one looks decent, but it's definitely been touched up a bit. When I went before, sometimes you could get good shots if the weather was nice.

[Jose Beahan]

Shanghai is my favorite city. Yet, it's a city where it's hard to find love.

[Lorraine Rau]

Still like it even if you can't find love there? Are you a masochist or something? [ErR]

[Faye O'Conner]

Since moving to Shanghai, I haven't had a single day of real relaxation. There are too many talented people, and what's scarier is that those more talented than you are also working even harder.

[Mattie Lockman]

My anxiety flared up as soon as I got to Shanghai [FacepalmR].

[Dr. Cheryl Willms]

Stay too long, and it's hard to leave, just like a fish can't leave water.

[Abel Schulist MD]

@momo @私の唯一の @吃一口咕噜鱼yu @ @远远软糖小公主 @潜海 @Hi888 @闲的 @误秒 @NE So true.

[Glenn Ryan PhD]

Can graduates from 'Tier 2' universities find jobs in Shanghai?

[Jermaine Satterfield]

Shanghai has plenty of people without high academic qualifications. It really depends on what kind of work you're looking for.

[Dana Sanford]

Shanghai? Inclusive?

[Marc Price]

It's actually pretty good already.

[Kelvin Shanahan DVM]

@Amy艾米 This blogger made Shanghai look super good.

[Dallas Durgan]

The second photo looks like London if it was pretty.

[Robyn Reilly]

I once read a saying: because people in this city are relatively affluent, they have the spare energy to be kind. My phrasing might be a bit off, but the gist is that when life is going well for you, you have more capacity to be kind to others.

[Wayne Marvin]

Poverty breeds cunning, wealth fosters a good conscience.

[Lorraine Rau]

I feel there's an issue with major Chinese cities (or perhaps it's an issue): the roads are too wide, buildings are massive, and there are few ground-floor shops, so cohesive street-level commercial zones don't really form. However, places like Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney, and New York (though I haven't been to NY) do have these, to some extent. If you disagree or think our cities are better, well, you're right then.

[Ms. Alberta Moen]

I've been to Hong Kong, Tokyo, and New York, and actually, Shanghai is quite similar. While many people poke fun at 'Citywalks' in Shanghai, it's precisely the high density of ground-floor businesses and commercial areas that make them possible. Beijing, on the other hand, struggles with this as things are much more spread out.