Lost in Translation? We Decode China's WTF Headlines!

[Lucia Feest]

Wow! Shanghai truly boasts an allure!

• To be honest, next time I might not engage in the same level of excitement.
• The hashtag #人人从从众众𠈌𠈌, which is a series of rare characters used by netizens to vividly describe an extreme crowd of people stacked shoulder-to-shoulder like layers of hills, was no joke!
• Initially, the aim was to do a #Shanghaicitywalk, a leisurely, slow-paced exploration through the city to soak in its ambiance... but how did that turn out?
  • Friendly Heads-Up for Foreign Friends:
    • Warning: If you plan to undertake a "citywalk" in Shanghai, especially during the peak hours or holidays, the crowded scene may leave you questioning your sanity. Imagine not being able to walk freely; instead, you are carried forward by the pressurized crowd behind you.
    • How to Manage It:
      • If feasible, avoid visiting popular spots during national holidays or weekends in China.
      • Alternately, opt to go out early in the morning when others are still sleeping - there may be a slight improvement in people flow.
  • In short, what was supposed to be "Shanghai City Walk" turned into “Crowded City” or "City Being Pushed Through," and the entire experience suffered as a result.

[Dr. Lance Glover]

Not that many.

[Rosemarie Sawayn PhD]

Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang – looks like the whole Yangtze River Delta crew is here!

[Jo Douglas]

Don't come during the holidays. Seriously, you'll be squeezed to death by the crowds.

[Hazel Brown-Stracke]

If you skip the Bund, other places are quite alright; it's not too crowded.