Okay, I'm ready. Give me the Chinese titles!
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Alright, here is my take on the performance “Shanghai Millennium Sentiment” for those foreign friends:
To be honest, after watching the “Shanghai Millennium Sentiment” show, all that comes to mind are two words:
- “Is this all?” (or “Seriously?!” in English, there’s a little disappointment embedded)
To bring those not familiar with it up to speed:
The “Millennium Sentiment” shows in China are famous large-scale dance and drama performances in many tourist cities. Usually, they use a lot of special effects, dances, and acrobatics to tell local historical legends or cultural characteristics.
So, when I say “Is this all?”, it’s probably because… hmm, maybe it didn’t meet my expectations? Or, if you’ve seen similar shows elsewhere, you might think it’s quite similar to them.
Here’s the crux for those planning to go:
- If you’re particularly interested in these large dance performances, or haven’t seen similar ones elsewhere, you could consider experiencing it.
- BUT! If you don't have much time, or your budget is limited, or if you’ve already seen other cities’ 'Millennium Sentiment' shows, then… well, I’m sure you get it, it may not be a must-see item on your Shanghai trip.
How to avoid potential disappointment?
- Check online reviews before going, especially short clips from other tourists, and see if it’s what you fancy.
- Manage your expectations, treat it with a cool head. You never know, there might just be some pleasant surprises!
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I went when it first opened and thought it was fun. Both the 'Romance of the Song Dynasty' and 'Great Earthquake' shows were excellent.
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The 'Great Earthquake' show is decent, but 'Romance of the Song Dynasty' is overrated.
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For 99 yuan, what more can you ask for? Elsewhere, just the 'Romance of the Song Dynasty' show alone could cost you over 200.
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It's all just marketing hype. 'A must-see once in a lifetime,' they say.
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What's it like there, buddy? Is it crowded? How was the experience?
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It's worth visiting once if you haven't been, but I definitely wouldn't go a second time.
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This comment is spot on. I felt tricked into going too. And the result? That's all it was?
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It's just marketing.
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For 99 yuan, we stayed from 10:30 AM until 8:30 PM, watching the very last show, and my kid still didn't want to leave.
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How did you get such a cheap ticket?
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Why don't they feature the Battle of Shanghai?
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99 yuan is acceptable; I wouldn't pay a penny more.
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How many shows were there yesterday?
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Just the 'Romance of the Song Dynasty' show alone made the ticket price worth it for me. However, I bought the 99 yuan ticket for Shanghai residents; it wouldn't be as good value at the original price.
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Crowded.