Suzhou: Seriously, a Giant Introvert Boot Camp.

[Lula Schmidt]

Hey, don't speak for all locals saying it's a food desert all the time.

[Beatrice Thiel]

Why do I keep seeing posts like this? If you don't like it, just leave.

[Orville DuBuque]

So you managed to 'run' off to the UK, huh? So jealous, sis!

[Dr. Guadalupe Homenick]

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!

[Kathryn Hermiston]

Any recommendations for stand-up comedy shows tomorrow or the day after?

[Miss Angela Cormier]

Even students in Suzhou find it incredibly boring, there's really nowhere to go... until they discover how fun Taihu Lakeside is.

[Misty Anderson DDS]

Really? Any specific places you'd recommend?

[Joanne Swift]

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.

[Israel Koss]

Hahaha, I live near Suzhou Center and it's pretty quiet too, but it's true that Suzhou isn't a rat race.

[Rafael Rau]

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).

[Robyn Reilly]

I'm okay with wandering around and taking photos of scenery by myself.

[Ms. Alberta Moen]

Is it possible... you feel bored because you don't have interesting companions to do things with?

[Samuel Kihn]

That's right, there are too many introverts here.

[Mattie Lockman]

No comment, but I choose to leave.

[Kristi Doyle]

Hahaha, I don't know when I'll leave.