Please share where the hot springs are located.

Shanghai, Shanghai, Shanghai.

I worked in Shanghai for twelve years. Before I left, I made sure to take videos of the streets and neighborhoods I frequented. Back in Beijing, I often watch them and miss those days in Shanghai.

It's all about comfort and freedom.

Excellent!

It's not that we haven't encountered these things; it's that when we do, we don't make a big deal out of them. Is it really worth fussing over such trivial matters?

Entrance fees for tourist attractions in 'Tianchao' (mainland China) are outrageously expensive.

Please don't promote clearing trays at fast-food restaurants, thank you. What are people like us, who eat out specifically to avoid doing dishes, supposed to do?

Spot on! That's like saying the father resembles the son – it's completely backward. Who ever says the father is like the son?

That's so dramatic!

For Taipei, you'll likely need to book a bit more in advance, especially during public holidays, as places can be hard to get.

What on earth attracts people to those open-air food stalls in Shenzhen, which are often placed on sidewalks and appear messy with questionable hygiene conditions?

**Tips for foreign friends:**
* "Street vending" ("zhàn dào jīng yíng" 占道经营): This refers to vendors setting up their stalls on public roads or sidewalks. However, it is usually not allowed, as it may hinder traffic or the passage of pedestrians.
* The term "uncivilized behavior" ("bù wén míng 不文明") mentioned by the author mostly refers to concerns about:
    * **Sanitation:** Are the foods prepared and served clean? Is hygiene observed during handling?
    * **Environmental impact:** Might it clutter the surrounding area?

**Travel advice along with a humorous critique:**
* In fact, the author brings up this point with slight sarcasm and curiosity: Why would a modern, advanced city like Shenzhen still have such unregulated street stalls? More importantly, would anyone actually want to eat from them?
* **⚠️ Cautionary notes for those interested in trying street food:**
  - Before trying any roadside stall, consider the following observations:
      * **Popularity:** If there’s a decent crowd of local people, chances are the quality and hygiene are relatively good.
      * **Freshness of ingredients:** Examine whether the ingredients used look fresh enough.
      * **Cleanliness:** Pay attention to how clean the operation counters look.
  - On the other hand, if you are more sensitive to your gastrointestinal health, or have high standards for personal hygiene, consider choosing regular restaurants instead. After all, falling sick due to contaminated food while traveling isn’t fun at all!

Dongmen Old Street has wholesale clothing markets, plus lots of escape rooms and places for DIY crafts.

And don't forget the screaming kids!

Where in Guangzhou are you?

Don't bother with those 'Beijing snacks' recommended online; even we locals don't really eat them. When my relatives from Guangdong visited during the summer break, they absolutely loved the breakfast at Nanchengxiang, and Ju Bao Yuan's hot pot and grilled skewers also got rave reviews.

They just don't know how to eat, yet they act like they do...

Skip the 100+ yuan cruise, just take the 2 yuan ferry.

I wouldn't dare go near West Lake or Xiang Lake on a weekend, especially if the weather's nice.

You'd be better off going to the Natural History Museum.