My Two Cents on Hangzhou: A Tourist's Take
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Bashing Hangzhou is quite the trend now. If you suddenly praise it, you'll likely get some pushback from others.
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Why all the hate for Hangzhou? I think it's pretty great. It almost made my list of potential retirement cities.
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The fact you didn't call it a 'food desert' shows you're a sane person.
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To be fair, don't just jump on the bandwagon.
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Praising it like that is a bit unexpected. Let me think how to respond...
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Oh, if you're dealing with government agencies in Hangzhou, you'll like it even more. The service is truly excellent. They'll even stay after hours to help you finish, and they'll show you how to do it online next time so you don't have to come back.
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Salaries and transportation in Hangzhou might lag behind, but other aspects are quite advanced.
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Wages are low and there's often no two-day weekend, yet people still flock to Hangzhou for work. It's a bit of a mystery why, despite these contradictions.
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I just remembered that bashing Hangzhou seems to be the trend lately. So when someone suddenly praises my city, I'm not quite used to it.
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I'm feeling a bit uneasy too, and a little worried for the author (OP).
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For its government services alone, Hangzhou has cemented its place in my heart as the ideal spot for solo retirement. It gives me a reassuring feeling that even when I'm old, the government will still look out for me.
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Compared to other provinces, Zhejiang's pension fund surplus is quite good. People from Zhejiang really have their act together!
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I'd like to ask for recommendations for good instant-boiled mutton (shuan rou) and tripe stew (bao du) restaurants in Beijing. Planning a trip there!
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For Shuan Rou (instant-boiled mutton): Jubao Yuan (my most frequented, highly recommend their 'Jingcheng Piaoxue' meat and sesame paste pancakes), Nanmen Shuanrou. For Bao Du (quick-fried tripe): Ziguangyuan, Fangzhuanchang No. 69 Zhajiangmian (the Wangfushiji outlet – try to go during off-peak hours to avoid long queues).
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Come get a haircut here and see for yourself. I think we need a 'haircut court' for some of these places!
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Are you talking about 'hair assassins' 🥷?
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I was in Hangzhou on a business trip for a week last week. Personally, I'd define Hangzhou as my favorite among the big cities. (And for context, I travel for business about three times a month and have been to almost all prefecture-level cities and above in China.) I'd been to Hangzhou about ten times before, but after this recent trip, I absolutely love it.
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You're welcome to visit Hangzhou again for leisure!
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Exactly! No investigation, no right to speak!~