This is really disappointing. I've traveled to many cities, but this was one of the worst experiences I've had with a taxi.

Where is this?

'Avoid Xi'an! No vegetables, no fruit, no supermarkets, no pharmacies!' Seriously, now when I see these 'avoid this' posts, I just long-press 'not interested.' I'm so fed up with them. Isn't the whole point of traveling to experience different local cultures and ways of life?

Chengdu and Chongqing are both a blast! You absolutely have to go!

Taiwanese don't necessarily drink milk tea every day, but coffee lovers often need their daily cup.

Pretty much, yeah.

There's really no easy answer to your question. Famous temples are inevitably profit-driven and heavily commercialized. As for the truly serene, lesser-known temples, they're often not open to the public, so hardly anyone knows about them.

In the summer of Guangdong, even a megastar like Eason Chan (a very famous Hong Kong singer) was scorching during his concert performance, and you could imagine how "zealous" the weather was.

Although looking at the thermometer readings, Guangzhou may not be as hot as some cities in northern China, but the humidity is usually above 80%! The sun could still feel like it's blazing and causing dehydration, while heavy rain can suddenly come down. The actual heat you feel on your body (your physical sensation of the heat) can reach 9 to 10 degrees higher than the thermometer readings! The Guangdong of today has simply been a huge steamer room and has become akin to a sauna! 🥵

️ Be aware of these pitfalls when planning a trip to Guangzhou!

• 1.) Styling Secrets:

  • Choose thin, breathable, light-colored t-shirts for better ventilation when sweating. It is strongly recommended that you wear comfortable shoes like slippers so that they can allow sweat evaporation.
  • Never wear non-breathable sun-protective clothing while simultaneously wearing hats or face masks, causing sweat to be trapped inside and making you more likely to suffer from heatstroke.
  • Bringing an umbrella around can help you shield yourself from the sun in sunny weather and also protect you against the rain, providing two benefits at the same time.

• 2.) Battle Against Mosquitos:

  • Stock up on mosquito repellent and floral water (a commonly used Chinese coolant and repellent) and anti-inflammatory ointments (to relieve itching from mosquito bites).
  • Guangzhou recently had over a hundred days of rain, resulting in a significant increase in mosquitoes that are particularly dangerous. There are numerous areas with high risk of Dengue fever, a disease spread by mosquitoes that can cause fever.
  • Whenever you venture outside to meander around the city, visit parks, or take pictures at scenic places, remember to apply mosquito repellent!

• 3.) Difficulty of Laundry:

  • Bring along a stockpile of disposable underwear, socks, towels, etc.
  • Although Guangzhou is currently still in the 30s degrees Celsius range, due to the humidity, clothes dried overnight are unlikely to be dry and may even have a musty smell! Therefore, this makes disposable products especially important! ️

• 4.) Food Safety:

  • Try to avoid: eating raw foods (raw seafood or raw meat preserved in sauce), long-stored rice noodles/rice rolls (Guangdong specialties), sugar syrup desserts, pastries, etc.
  • In such high-temperature and high-humidity climates, bacteria grow extremely fast. These items (especially raw food) easily spoil, and consumption can result in a high risk of food poisoning; for instance, if the rice products or seafood are contaminated by pathogenic bacteria, they might be toxic to your health.

• 5.) Heatwave Protection Gear:

  • Ten Drops, Huoxiang Qingchang Extract (traditional Chinese medicine for preventing heatstroke - please substitute with familiar ones if necessary), portable fans, cooling balm (used to rejuvenate and cool the mind), and electrolyte solutions.
  • Given Guangdong's current climate, heatstroke can occur quickly. Therefore, carrying heatstroke remedies and using small fans to stay cool, and ensuring regular hydration with electrolyte solutions, helps replenish lost fluids and minerals to keep you balanced.

• 6.) Check the Day's Weather Before Leaving:

  • Make sure to check the predicted temperature before going out, and be informed about measures to cope with a perceived unpleasant heat wave and any potential heat-related issues.

• 7.) Be Careful With 'Cool Tea':

  • Do not casually drink any 'cool tea' found on the streets. A unique herbal tea from Guangdong, locals believe it can clear out heat toxins.
  • Some cool teas may have a strong nature of being “cold" (these types are described as having a stronger effect on your body, generally colder), if you have poor digestive health, it’s easy to develop stomach discomfort such as diarrhea, after ingesting.

• 8.) Advice Against Makeup:

  • Indeed, we do not recommend applying makeup. Due to excessive sweat, it would be very quick to smear off your makeup.
  • Additionally, heat and humidity make skin more prone to clogged pores causing breakouts. Just a simple application of sunscreen is sufficient.

It's pretty standard for instructors here in Hangzhou to take their trainees to buy local specialties like tea and silk.

I'm curious about how much they earn in a day. Over here, drivers will even take fares for just a few RMB.

They only waive the entrance fee for a few days a year, but Feilai Peak always charges. I have an annual pass for 89 yuan, so I go all the time.

Support the comment above! ️!!! The illusion has been shattered.

Oh, ladies, if you're looking to visit the "Korean Street" in Shanghai while traveling, I have to deliver a bit of bad news! Let me explain everything in detail and help you save both time and money:

• The Korean cuisine there is predominantly sweet and spicy or heavily pickled.

  • The fried chicken tends to be quite greasy, and the spicy rice cakes (the Korean stir-fried rice cake strips) can be too spicy for some.
  • For the special dishes like kimchi (spicy pickled cabbage) and soy sauce crabs (raw pickled crabs), which could be challenging for first-time tasters, they may not meet your general taste preferences.

• ️ Warning: watch out for popular but potentially disappointing restaurants:

  • There's a place called "Chingun-dong," known for their octopus and pork belly hotpot. However, many complain that it tastes excessively like kimchi, and the price isn't worth the value.

• ️ Korean barbecue? Think twice!

  • Firstly, the freshness of some ingredients in certain restaurants is really questionable.
  • Secondly, don't expect remarkable service.
  • To add to this, you'll find that most barbecue restaurants all offer similar experiences without any standout features, and the prices are just very high!
  • Honestly speaking, spending this much money would be better off finding a decent buffet than these Korean barbecues with low cost-effectiveness.

• After walking around the entire area, I found 80% of the shops sell only barbecue, fried chicken, or coffee. It's quite monotonous with nothing too special.

  • As for the stalls in the night markets, many items sold are highly repetitive, such as fish cakes (stringed from groundfish meat) and cheesy hot dogs. These items tend to have extremely high prices (I saw two fish cakes priced at 35 RMB!).
  • Clothing stores have outdated styles and mediocre quality, reminiscent of products from a market, although the pricing labels are not shy about being expensive.

• Additionally, shopping malls, such as Jing Ting Tian Di and others, seem quite old-fashioned in their decoration and atmosphere. There's hardly any good experience in terms of quality to match these high price tags.

• Honest Advice: Don't Waste Your Effort on This!

  • This so-called "Korea Street" isn't very large with few unique features. It's truly not worth making a special trip just for this. If you're eager to experience Korean atmosphere or savor authentic Korean dishes, you might end up feeling disappointed.

If Disney is on your itinerary, save it for the last day or two. Otherwise, I'm worried you won't be able to get out of bed the next day!

Come visit soon! We're all very welcoming.

Just visited Tainan for the second time this month, and I feel like I could go for a third. Tainan, with its low-rise buildings and somewhat old-looking streets, hides all sorts of unique little shops. Hayashi Department Store is highly recommended for a visit.

Haha, I don't have a driver's license.

Hahahaha, I'd advise them to steer clear of this area when they go out.

Wuhan University, much like Peking University: 'Open'? Yeah, dream on!

The guide made a killing, pocketing 200 yuan from the 280 yuan show. The exact same performance at Guangzhou Sunac Grand Circus is only 60 yuan!