I once took a sightseeing bus, which was fun, but a bit pricey. Electric bikes and bicycles are no longer allowed in the Bund area.

I was hanging out on QQ and YY over 10 years ago. How could I not know?

Oh my gosh! I rode my bike for a long time all the way to Kinmen (an island very close to mainland China), only to see this?!

• This is such a massive letdown! My mood immediately tanked.

• I really need to voice concerns about Xiaohongshu (a super popular social app in China, a blend of Instagram and Pinterest): Sometimes its recommendations are just not reliable!

  • Can a random spot be hyped up as "must-go" destinations just like that? (By "card-tapping", it means taking photos at a destination as proof and posting it on social media.)
  • It feels like they don't care much about us tourists' experience!

• Here's a word of caution for my friends who are planning to visit Kinmen, especially foreign friends:

  • CAUTION, CAUTION, CAUTION!
    • Be mindful of the seemingly perfect "must-go spots" on social media; give them extra scrutiny because these may often be overblown and exaggerated.
    • The gap between the actual photos and reality can be quite significant, as some places depicted can sometimes be very ordinary in real life.
  • How to avoid disappointment:
    • Before going somewhere, take a careful look and read other people's reviews to get a more comprehensive sense. Don't just look at those heavily edited and filtered beautiful pictures.
    • If a place requires considerable effort to reach, such as by cycling for a long time or walking long distances, ensure that it is truly worth your time and energy. Avoid my mistake: not checking properly and feeling extremely disappointed!

Most of them operate out of rented ground-floor units, likely in those mixed-use buildings where they both live and make their goods in the same room. Considering the roadside dust, summer insects, and frankly, questionable hygiene—like people not washing their hands after using the toilet or other unsanitary habits—it's beyond me why anyone still buys their stuff.

Now that Airbnb has left China, you really have to scrutinize homestays carefully before booking.

Can't food delivery services bring food in? I thought I saw places like KFC available.

@PotatoEatsRatChips This is the one who told me to eat it.

Is this how you're trying to sublet?

@encounter. At first glance, I thought the first picture was AI-generated!

Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang – looks like the whole Yangtze River Delta crew is here!

Applying as a family with stable jobs makes it easier to get approved.

Cruise trips are so incredibly therapeutic! Anyone looking for last-minute cruise deals, feel free to hit me up – hoping to help you all save some money!

I went in the morning back then.

True, they each have their strengths. However, there are so many Southeast Asians and Westerners around now, it's starting to feel a bit concerning. Just the other day on Yokohama Road, I even saw some people of color.

The underwater tunnel?! Seriously?! How many people are they planning to rip off with that?

One trip to Taiwan, a lifetime of fondness for it.

You're amazing at taking photos!!!!!

Looks like the street stall area in Mong Kok.

When it's packed with fans, closing the venue is indeed the better option. This kind of situation should qualify for a refund, right?

That makes me wonder, why can't they get it done?