Hangzhou: Love the City. Living Here? Good Luck With That.
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Why not consider moving to Fuyang, Lin'an, or Tonglu?
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Don't come to Fuyang. It's a terrible city, I don't even want to get started on it.
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Hangzhou isn't for ordinary people. You're not its target demographic.
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Poverty and low status bring endless woes.
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You're probably just facing some issues in your work and personal life, that's all.
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Let me use myself as an example. I'm a Hangzhou native. My parents live in a traditional old residential complex, while I have a spacious apartment by the river and another property in Linping that I rent out. My commute to the office in Qianjiang New Town—an area dense with skyscrapers—is just two stops. I've never felt oppressed or suffocated there. I have an open view of the Qiantang River from my window, and it's a five-minute walk to a park during my lunch break. That's why I've never disliked my job; in fact, I quite enjoy it. Ultimately, it boils down to doing work you love, finding a sense of value in it, earning a satisfactory income, and being financially secure. So, the feeling of being stifled doesn't come from the office buildings or the city itself, but rather from a sense of confusion and uncertainty about the future. Simply switching jobs or cities won't necessarily fix things. It's better to first reflect on what you truly enjoy and desire.
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Feeling trapped and suffocated, you mean?
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If it's not a good fit, just move to another city.
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If you could afford a home in a decent location, you probably wouldn't feel this way.
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Why don't we trade places? I actually like Hangzhou.
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The climate and the food are terrible. I couldn't even last a day there.