My Two Cents on Hangzhou: A Tourist's Take

[Kristopher Schultz PhD]

I'm feeling a bit uneasy too, and a little worried for the author (OP).

[Marc Price]

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.

[Leon O'Keefe]

Compared to other provinces, Zhejiang's pension fund surplus is quite good. People from Zhejiang really have their act together!

[Dallas Durgan]

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!

[Sammy Schiller]

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).

[Marcos Goodwin]

Come get a haircut here and see for yourself. I think we need a 'haircut court' for some of these places!

[Christina Altenwerth]

Are you talking about 'hair assassins' 🥷?

[Marion Barrows]

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.

[Zachary Hayes]

You're welcome to visit Hangzhou again for leisure!

[Pat Pagac]

As soon as I arrived in Hangzhou today, my driver called it a 'food desert.' Hearing that, as a foodie, I got pretty curious. But I'll finish my hairy crabs first before I make any judgments, hahaha.

[Lorena Runolfsson]

Exactly! No investigation, no right to speak!~