Anyone interested in joining me for weekend trips to Nanjing, Suzhou, Xi'an, or Luoyang? I’ve got wheels!

@DayuHaitang, I think we can pretty much follow this guide for the first day, but I'm not keen on the museum.

And then there are those 'warning against' airports, complaining that flights are grounded during a typhoon, calling it a waste of their time, and then causing a ruckus at the airport.

I'm tearing up 🥲 When can I finally visit Taiwan?

We rode to Jinhu.

Oh, really? I'm shedding tears of regret now.

It's deafening! One of them is as loud as an entire crowd. And a group of them acts like they own the place, waking up past 6 AM and talking at the top of their lungs – I just can't. They don't even lower their voices after lights out at night. I truly don't understand what kind of public etiquette this is.

It's a great place for a long stay, but not to settle down permanently.

I'm just staying home for the May Day holiday.

Okay! I'll go next time.

Shanghainese applicants with property, a car, and a job in the public sector or a large state-owned enterprise usually get their visas smoothly approved.

There were many rejections yesterday too.

Not selling bread anymore?

Wow, who would have thought?! Could anyone imagine Suzhou actually being hotter than Shenzhen?

• I always assumed that cities like Shenzhen, located in southern China, were already very hot due to their geographical position (Shenzhen is near Hong Kong and has a tropical climate).
• But wait, Suzhou — the famous "Paradise on Earth," as mentioned by the saying, "Above there is heaven, below there is Suzhou and Hangzhou", with its beauty said to rival that of heaven itself — has completely scorched me during summer, causing doubt about the heat’s impact!
• Right now, Suzhou is incredibly popular (Oh my gosh, Suzhou is so hot right now), swarming with tourists. Its scenery is indeed remarkable, which justifies its title as a renowned tourist attraction.

However, pay attention if you plan to visit during summer (listen up!):

• Heat protection! Heat protection! Heat protection! – an important reminder three times over! Meaning, it is necessary to prepare thoroughly for the intense heat; otherwise, it would become unbearable.
  • What can you do?
    • Drink plenty of water — it's obvious but essential in keeping your body hydrated.
    • Wear appropriate clothing — light, breathable clothes, preferably light-colored ones, since dark colors tend to absorb more heat.
    • Avoid the hottest periods — during high noon (from around 12 PM to 3 PM), opt to stay indoors with air conditioning if possible, such as visiting well-chilled museums, shops, or your hotel.
• While sightseeing at beautiful gardens and historic towns, remember to take care of yourself! Neglecting to manage the excessive heat can spoil your travel experience.

So many people check in here.

Honestly, there wasn't much at the stalls anyway.

Kyoto has a serene, almost hidden-world kind of tranquility. I only visited Hangzhou briefly once and found it quite boring.

It has both culture and nature, I absolutely love it!

Exactly.

The plum rain season is approaching. If you're planning to visit, try to come sooner.