My Two Cents on Hangzhou: A Tourist's Take
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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!~