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It's a real challenge to modernize a city while preserving its original charm. I once lived in Beijing for an extended period and have visited Shanghai several times. Amidst the concrete and steel jungles, I could feel the city's development and convenience. However, it was only when wandering through the old streets and alleys that I could truly connect with its 'breath of life' and soul. Although I haven't been to Taiwan yet, I'm very much looking forward to an in-depth tour there one day.

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Exactly!

The Dapeng area is quite nice, just make sure to travel during off-peak hours. Elsewhere, it's pretty much just parks, parks, and more parks.

So, it turns out the rumors about you guys eating people from Fujian aren't just rumors after all!

Hello, dear travel enthusiasts!

Tomorrow, I'll be heading to Hangzhou! This city, known for its West Lake and stunning landscapes that seem picture-perfect, is my destination. I plan on signing up for a tour guide training session with a local travel agency called "Vision."

• From the feedback I've solicited online, people's opinions about "Vision" are generally positive.
• However, let me drop a little secret here: some of my friends have whispered to me about the cons at "Vision," including:
  • They might unjustly deduct wages—unacceptable behavior!
  • There could be a manager who uses psychological manipulation (PUA) to make you feel inferior, forcing you into compliance.
  • The "Youth Wander" project there can be exhausting for the guides leading tours.
  • If you're not 'compliant,' they might not assign groups to you to lead.
  • In addition, becoming an official tour guide requires memorizing a significant amount of texts and passing an exam. A daunting task, indeed.

Hence, I'm going to visit their training facility to immerse myself in the training program, see how much stress I can shoulder, and personally experience if it suits my career vision.

Now, attention must be drawn to all those who frequent Hangzhou's tourism industry or have visited Hangzhou:

• Please comment on your experiences!
• And do share any reputable agencies that can be recommended.
• Most importantly! If you've had any negative experiences, we encourage you to share them, so others can avoid falling into similar traps, preventing untold misfortunes.

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I'd like to ask, after making online reservations for the various gardens in Suzhou, can I also buy tickets on-site?

I've run into them twice now. They're always just trying to sell various things.

Absolutely! This brings back so many childhood memories. Lingyan Mountain, Xiyuan Garden, and similar places are genuinely not commercialized at all. Xiyuan Garden, in particular, even declined a 4A scenic rating to steer clear of commercialization.

Honey, events like the teacher qualification exams do happen, but these sudden price gouges are unacceptable. If you have proof, you can report it on the 'Zheli Ban' app or use the official complaint channels. Xiaohongshu probably has tutorials on this.

In Hangzhou, taking a taxi is just incredibly convenient.

If you don't have money to travel, don't come next time. That way, you'll save on the fare.

It's not because it's the off-season; there genuinely is no nightlife. We have to rush home to get the kids to bed and make sure they study.

Wait, isn't Shanghai supposed to have a 'chill vibe'? Haha.

But people in Shanghai can be quite aloof, and the older women ('aunties') there can be really blunt and hurtful. I never felt any genuine human warmth in that city.

It's gotta be Si! Total die-hard fan here.

The main issue is that society has stopped progressing, and there's serious internal strife. GDP has grown so much, yet wages haven't increased in 20-30 years—it's just too much.

If you're looking for fun, the central and southern parts of Taiwan are actually better.

Just went today. It was genuinely smaller than I expected, and packed with people.