Hangzhou's Beauty is Breathtaking, But Living There? Hard Pass for Me.
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Honestly, summer in Hangzhou is the toughest for me. Even with beautiful scenery outside, the scorching heat makes me not want to step out at all.
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I imagine Hangzhou's winters are pretty tough too.
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Hangzhou has plenty of peaceful spots, but they don't come cheap. If you can't handle the cost of living here, you definitely won't be able to settle down.
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Everything in Hangzhou, from food to accommodation, is expensive.
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These days, there are more long-term residents from Henan in Hangzhou than actual Hangzhou locals.
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Hangzhou is a second-tier city.
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Some say it's a first-tier city now.
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You could live in the villages around Hangzhou where the cost of living is lower. That's what some foreign internet celebrities, like 'Yanglizi' (陽離子 - Cation), do. The countryside environment is great, and they have all the necessary amenities.
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Thanks for sharing.
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Haha, I feel pretty much the same way.
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Oh, I've found a kindred spirit!
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It definitely takes money to live comfortably in Hangzhou, like having air conditioning in summer and heating in winter. But enjoying a peaceful and beautiful life there doesn't necessarily cost a fortune. There are so many clean and lovely places in Hangzhou and its surrounding suburban counties.
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Good point.
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The West Lake scenic area is huge. The western part of the lake and the mountains beyond it are definitely worth spending a lot of time exploring.
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Thanks for sharing.
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I thought I was the only one! Today, I just took a short walk around West Lake, popped into in77 for a bit, and grabbed a bite. I had planned to visit Qianjiang Park too, but ended up not going. I was back home in less than two hours and was so exhausted I just conked out. I don't know why I'm in such bad shape these days, sob. I never used to be like this.
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Hangzhou, stressful? Seriously? Even someone like me, who's not well-off, feels no pressure about settling down here.