Suzhou: Seriously, a Giant Introvert Boot Camp.
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Hey man, can I tag along for photography? I'm also just bored at home.
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I find Suzhou incredibly, unbelievably boring. I'm a Suzhou native, but I went to high school in Nantong (moved there for the better education) and then university in Nanjing. I just graduated this year and am working in Suzhou. I'm desperately dying to go back to Nanjing; Suzhou is just SO dull. I'm an ENTP and pretty sociable—I've even made over ten new friends here since graduating. My job is 8 hours a day with weekends off, and I go out with friends every weekend, but honestly, it's not fun at all. There's just nothing exciting to do.
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Hahaha, so many locals find it boring too, huh.
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As a local, I also find it boring + it's a total food desert!!! The only entertainment in Suzhou is visiting Sam's Club or Costco. Otherwise, we just head to Shanghai. There's really nothing much to see or eat here.
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Hey, don't speak for all locals saying it's a food desert all the time.
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Why do I keep seeing posts like this? If you don't like it, just leave.
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So you managed to 'run' off to the UK, huh? So jealous, sis!
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I absolutely love it! It's an introvert's paradise! I adore the classical gardens, enjoy the leisurely, slow-paced lifestyle, and even just wandering around the Gusu District makes me happy. My hobbies are simple: meeting up with girlfriends, going to a stand-up comedy show or a play by myself, or spontaneously joining an event – I feel comfortable doing any of it. When I'm in the mood, I can easily pop over to Shanghai or Wuxi since they're so close. It's truly awesome!
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Any recommendations for stand-up comedy shows tomorrow or the day after?
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Even students in Suzhou find it incredibly boring, there's really nowhere to go... until they discover how fun Taihu Lakeside is.
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Really? Any specific places you'd recommend?
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This! Exactly how I feel. It feels like a place where prices are catching up to Shanghai, but it's still very 'village-y' and underdeveloped. People in town seem a bit cold, and the general aesthetic is quite plain and unsophisticated. Been here 3 months and met zero interesting people.
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Hahaha, I live near Suzhou Center and it's pretty quiet too, but it's true that Suzhou isn't a rat race.
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If you enjoy hiking, there should be groups for that, and for cycling too. Maybe try bumping into people on trails like the Lingbai Route? You can probably find groups on social media too. For cycling, there's a group around Yinshan Lake, and also around Taihu Lake (along the edges). But most of the time, it really is great for introverts (P.S. I'm an introvert).
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I'm okay with wandering around and taking photos of scenery by myself.
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Is it possible... you feel bored because you don't have interesting companions to do things with?
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That's right, there are too many introverts here.
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No comment, but I choose to leave.
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Hahaha, I don't know when I'll leave.