Poor Tourists, Richer Bills, Crappier Trips.
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If you're rich, you can sip tea for over 400 yuan per person in Shanghai's financial district, no need to cram into Duoyun Bookstore (where coffee is at least 32 yuan). Or go to J Hotel for the night view – a four-course meal starts at 398 yuan per person, and you might not even feel full. Stay at Suzhou's Dongshan Hotel with direct access to Qi Garden; after they clear it for guests at 5 PM, you can sit by Taihu Lake watching the sunset. There's even an inscription by a Singaporean Prime Minister nearby – you can share his awe at the magnificent scenery. Or stay at Nanyuan Hotel and snap photos with a pavilion as a backdrop in its private garden. It's all about what money can buy.
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I couldn't tell if the author is rich or poor. The title made me think they were rich, but after reading the article carefully, I'm leaning towards them being poor.
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That's why it's better to travel during the off-season, not when it's hot and packed during peak times. Prices can be double or even triple the off-season rates, but the experience doesn't improve with the cost. In fact, during peak season, you see more 'travel warning' posts about bad service, huge crowds, and endless queues. We're not looking for overpriced, show-offy 'Instagrammable' spots; we just want service and experiences that match what we pay for. Have the comments here gone off-topic and misinterpreted the author's original intention?
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But some seasonal sights can only be experienced during peak season, right?
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The biggest difference between the poor and the rich is whether they have freedom over their own time.
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I stay in hotels that cost 3700 a day. What about you?
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37 yuan a day.
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I really don't dare to go out during public holidays.
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Totally agree, going out is just too exhausting!
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Honestly, you're a working adult now, so there's no need to write like it's a school essay—padding the middle with filler and trying to end on some profound note that you can't quite reach. It's like trying to take down a bull with a pocket knife.
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The 'rich people' in your title and the examples you provide don't align at all. Freelancers, retirees, and even many small business owners aren't necessarily wealthy; some might even be in debt. Your title should really be about how people with flexible schedules can get better experiences for less money.
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Freedom with your time AND your finances.
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When I travel back to China, I always go during the off-season. I stay in five-star hotels, and it's never too crowded wherever I go. Compared to those who can only travel during peak season, I find it offers much better value for money.
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Exactly. I always take my vacation days to travel during the off-season now. On public holidays, I just stay home, play video games, and sip tea.
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Once you have kids, though, it's a whole different story. You can often take them out of kindergarten, but not so easily with elementary school. Then you're pretty much stuck traveling only during school holidays.
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International schools are usually quite flexible with taking leave.