Some chain restaurants from Guangzhou, like Dian Dou De, are available in Hangzhou. But beware—they may not taste as good here!

I had a similar experience in Hangzhou. The driver scolded me for not seeing the car and kept complaining throughout the ride. I was so scared that I filed a complaint right after.

Braised beef rice noodle soup for 15 RMB...

• Went to Shanghai for a business trip and visited several malls around Meilongzhen.\n- Found that there's not much to explore in the malls of Shanghai anymore.\n- In the past, each mall was filled with a variety of brands and styles, but now:\n - High-end malls are dominated by luxury brands.\n - Lower-end malls mostly have sports brands like Adidas, Nike, Puma, and coffee shops like Starbucks.\n- It's hard to find other brands such as IT, Moussy, Massimo Dutti, Basic House, or CK. Even on maps, there are only a few stores, and they are far away.\n- Some of the available brands have very unattractive selections, seemingly just to clear out old stock.\n- Even less common brands like Benetton, Sysley, or Korean brands like She Smiss, Thursday Island, etc., are nowhere to be found.\n- There are some domestic brands, but they tend to be outdated and overpriced. For example, a coat can cost 8000 RMB, which is even more expensive than MaxMara Weekend.\n- This trend is not unique to Shanghai; it has been happening in Guangzhou for years. However, Guangzhou still offers more variety due to its entrepreneurial spirit and local fashion brands.\n- Warning: Be cautious when shopping in Shanghai. The brand selection is limited, and prices can be surprisingly high. Consider exploring smaller, independent stores or vintage shops for a more unique and affordable experience.\n- #Shopping #Shanghai #Guangzhou #TravelTips

And now someone's bound to say, 'How can you be so sure the driver was an outsider?' or 'You locals are just trying to shift the blame!'

@Oo @困困不困

Plus, the service was terrible. When I was checking in, the front desk staff only answered direct questions. They slipped two pieces of paper with my room key and didn't explain what they were. I had to go back and ask to find out they were complimentary vouchers for dessert and cotton candy.

Looking for someone to hang out with.

Front row again, that's me!

Hello, fellow travel enthusiasts!

• I am planning to visit Beijing next weekend and would like to get some tips beforehand:
  • Are there any special "gotchas" or pitfalls I need to be aware of when traveling in Beijing? These are things that could potentially affect the mood of my trip or lead me to spend money unnecessarily.
  • For instance, some places might have great reputations, but actually visiting them might not be quite as impressive. Or perhaps there are certain expenses or activities that may be hard for foreign tourists to gauge the quality or value?
    • Examples include transportation (could there be taxi scams where drivers take long routes?), dining (how can I find authentic but not overpriced restaurants?), and souvenir shopping (where are good spots to find souvenirs and how do I negotiate prices?).
• Key Request! Travel Tips for Foreign Friends:
  • As a foreigner, I may not be fully familiar with Chinese cultural habits or unspoken rules.
    • For example: Do any of the major attractions require advance reservations, long in advance? (In China, it's common for major tourist attractions to mandate reservations via official apps or mini-apps.)
    • Another example: Are there any particular etiquette rules to keep in mind while in public spaces? (It's generally expected that we remain polite, avoid making loud noises, refrain from littering, and follow the first-off-first-on rule in subways.)
    • Lastly: Is mobile payment the primary way of paying in China? (Yes, both Alipay and WeChat Pay have high penetration in mainland China, and some small vendors even exclusively accept them. It's recommended to link bank accounts beforehand or request help from Chinese friends.)
  • Any advice on how I can avoid unnecessary inconveniences and make my trip more enjoyable would be greatly appreciated.
• I will take everyone's precious advice into serious consideration, thank you all in advance!

Started singing.

Thanks for the heads-up!

For such a short taxi ride from Pudong Airport, you'd probably get an eye-roll from the driver.

Elaborate, please.

For student tickets, can I use a household registration booklet (Hukou) to get in?

Yuexi is too remote. Head to Suzhou Center or Shishan Tianjie (Longhu Paradise Walk); those places are much busier.

Haven't seen this stuff for over a decade! And they're still advertising it out on the streets – gives off real countryside vibes.

Then just buy a ticket and hurry back home!

Well, I didn't know before I came either. And I'd like to ask you: if you can't stand hearing negative opinions, why do you even bother reading them and torturing yourself?

Haha, I can really relate to this!

There is a joke in Putuo District of Shanghai that there are three things you can't avoid throughout life:

• Birth - no choice here.
• Death - no room for negotiation.
• And the other thing is visiting Huánqiú Gǎng!

For those who are not familiar with these terms:

• "Putuo District (Pǔtuó Qū)" is one of the districts in Shanghai.
• "Huánqiú Gǎng" (Universal Port) isn't a harbor or port but a huge shopping mall right here, offering various facilities from dining to amusement. It’s so big that people will easily get lost in it!

The point here is that this place seems closely tied with our lives in Putuo District; we have to visit quite frequently.

It's just the most hilarious thing ever that even when traveling to the farthest corners of the world, I can still feel "Universal Port” popping up in my head by itself, or associating with something else I encounter there. I just couldn't think anything other than it!

Hashtag #Putuo District (just one of the districts in Shanghai);
Hashtag #Universal Port Mall (that giant shopping paradise).