The Twin Pagoda Market is just a regular market now that it's become popular.

I'm heading there next week, thanks for the tips on avoiding wrong turns around Jing'an Temple.

Neither seems to give way, in my experience.

Which part of Leqiao are you referring to?

Why are you so keen on Suzhou?

@嗯嗯好的知道了 G!

Cockroaches, vicious mosquitoes, and endless rain.

Awesome, go for it!

Alright, what's so difficult about that! Watch this:

• Today, as I wandered around these scenic spots in Guangzhou, I felt like a lost fly, turning east and west without grasping anything.
• Is it because I didn't do enough research and planning before leaving home? #VagueDayInGuangzhou #ScenicSpotFail (Maybe?)

I really wonder, what's supposed to be so 'enchanting' about Beijing anyway?

I'm staying at a Super 8 near Beijing South Railway Station, it's 280 RMB per night. It's pretty decent if you bring your own disposable bed linens, as the hotel ones don't feel very clean.

Alas, I genuinely wish for Shanghai's tourism to improve all the time, but my recent visit to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom has truly been disappointing!

To be honest, their operations and management are far from satisfactory. (Back in 2021, when I first visited, it still seemed to be adequate.)

What about now?

• Long lines, feeling hopeless! It felt like they aren't regulating the number of people entering, as there were endless queues everywhere.
  • ️ Heads up, friends: If you can't stand queues or you're bringing someone who isn't patient, you may want to reconsider. Without proper daily crowd control measures, popular attractions could have waiting times of one to two hours. To avoid long queues, you may need to start early and get in before opening or test visiting on a weekday.
• Limited attractions to enjoy. Compared with theme parks like Disney, there are fewer activities in terms of both variety and quantity.
• Pushy salespeople everywhere! It feels almost impossible to escape vendors who try to sell items to you constantly, which is quite annoying.

Moreover, this park is located far away from the central urban area!

• ️ Note for first-time visitors to Shanghai: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom is rather away from the city centre (in Lingang New City, Pudong), taking considerable times by taxi or Metro from downtown districts (e.g., Huangpu River Bund or Renmin Square).
• All that travelling took me far, only to end up with a bad experience, leaving me with no intention of returning anytime soon.

In short, this #ChimelongOceanKingdom trip has somewhat put me off (not really recommended). I hope they will make efforts to improve the situation!

In that case, I'd recommend you get there a bit earlier. Also, while I'm not sure if the parking lot I saw allows for overnight parking, it's quite far from the pier.

PSA for non-locals visiting Shanghai: you'll have to cover your own train and plane tickets.

Honestly, taxis are the same everywhere. I've given up on them, whether the trip is short or long. [Laughing-crying emoji]

Yeah, Guangzhou and Shenzhen are like that too.

A paradise for 'hustle culture kings'? Is that really something to be proud of?

I went in the afternoon and didn't see any LinaBell merch.

I don't get what's so appealing about a wet market that people make a trip for. I live nearby and I don't even usually buy my groceries here.

Is finding a job really that hard? I'm trying to hire people and can't find anyone. It includes food and accommodation, with a comprehensive salary of 6,700 to 10,000!