City walks around West Lake are amazing if you avoid the main tourist paths.

Tsinghua hasn't allowed general public access since 2018. So how could anyone have ridden a bike right up to the dorms?

Why can't we be near the beach at 6:30?

You learn something new every day! I've already donated all my invoices today based on what everyone in the comments said, hahaha!

The food was just okay for me. I've been here two or three times and looked up many highly-rated restaurants, but honestly, nothing really wowed me. I prefer stronger, more savory flavors, and the cuisine here tends to be on the sweeter, milder side, so it just tasted average to me. (Though, each visit was short, so maybe I just need more time to dig deeper and find hidden gems.)

I'm currently living in an older residential complex, but the apartment is newly renovated. I really hope there are no cockroaches, or I'll die!