Fetured Q&A
How’s Luoyang 洛阳 in China? Is it worth a visit?
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Quan Zhou: Luoyang is a very livable city. The pace of life is slow, but the infrastructure and image of the town are better than any of my hometowns, Chaoshan and Sanshi. Yes, Luoyang is a city with a rich history, after all. It is a history book that I can never read. She has been the most prosperous city in the world thousands of years ago! She has an urbanization side, and the city's supporting facilities are quite complete, but she does not have the same pace of life as a big city fighting. She is clean and orderly.
How is local’s life affected by the coronavirus in Wuhan?
1 Answer(s)
TripCell Official: You can read more stories about Wuhan China in [Stories].
Where to “see” the history of Shanghai?
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Luciana Qian: (1) Shanghai History Museum （上海市历史博物馆）
Located on West Nanjing Rd near the People’s Square. Easy to access. The building is the former Shanghai Race Club, a historical and cultural heritage of Shanghai. You can see the history of Shanghai here from the Shang dynasty till 1949 for free.
In the same place, there is another museum called Shanghai Revolution Museum (上海革命历史博物馆). Shanghai played an important part in revolution 100 years ago and there is a close connection between the city and CCP, so the story is not just about Shanghai.
(2) Shanghai History Museum (上海城市历史发展陈列馆)
I would call it a exhibition rather than a museum. And I found out that the official English name of THIS museum is the same as the one mentioned before. Quite confusing. It is located in the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Easy to access too. The biggest point are the exhibits about concession history.
Hope you enjoy!
Located on West Nanjing Rd near the People’s Square. Easy to access. The building is the former Shanghai Race Club, a historical and cultural heritage of Shanghai. You can see the history of Shanghai here from the Shang dynasty till 1949 for free.
In the same place, there is another museum called Shanghai Revolution Museum (上海革命历史博物馆). Shanghai played an important part in revolution 100 years ago and there is a close connection between the city and CCP, so the story is not just about Shanghai.
(2) Shanghai History Museum (上海城市历史发展陈列馆)
I would call it a exhibition rather than a museum. And I found out that the official English name of THIS museum is the same as the one mentioned before. Quite confusing. It is located in the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. Easy to access too. The biggest point are the exhibits about concession history.
Hope you enjoy!
Are Shanghai noodles vegan?
1 Answer(s)
Nanu: You probably will have vegan noodles in temples or vegetarian restaurants.
Yangchun noodle is one of the most famous noodles in Shanghai. Although there's no meat inside, it's actually made with pork oil.
Yangchun noodle is one of the most famous noodles in Shanghai. Although there's no meat inside, it's actually made with pork oil.
Less known places in China that worth a visit?
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Charlotte Zhu: 梵净山 FANJINGSHAN
Fanjingshan located in Guizhou province, is the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains in southwestern China, at an elevation of 2,570 m. The Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Fanjingshan located in Guizhou province, is the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains in southwestern China, at an elevation of 2,570 m. The Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
What to do in Shanghai at night?
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Yu Feng: When it comes to Shanghai at night. The locals will immediately recall a song <Ye Shanghai (Shanghai Nights)> by Xuan Zhou, a famous Chinese singer and film actress in the 40s. The song describes the progressive and charming part of Shanghai. It is also the initiation stage of jazz music emerged in China. You may have heard the song:
Shanghai Nights - Xuan Zhou
“Shanghai nights, Shanghai nights, you are a city that never sleeps
Bright lights, sounds of cars, singing and dancing
Just seeing her smiling face, who knows of her inner sorrow?
Nightlife is just as important as food, shelter and transport
Alcohol doesn't make people drunk, they make themselves drunk
Troubled sky and earth, wasted youth
The hazy light of dawn makes everyone's eyes tired
The soul returns with the turning of car wheels
She finds a new world, not a new environment
The aftertaste of nightlife like waking from a dream”
I recommend going to Peace Hotel Old Jazz Bar to experience the Jazz which can take you to Shanghai in the 1940s.
Shanghai Nights - Xuan Zhou
“Shanghai nights, Shanghai nights, you are a city that never sleeps
Bright lights, sounds of cars, singing and dancing
Just seeing her smiling face, who knows of her inner sorrow?
Nightlife is just as important as food, shelter and transport
Alcohol doesn't make people drunk, they make themselves drunk
Troubled sky and earth, wasted youth
The hazy light of dawn makes everyone's eyes tired
The soul returns with the turning of car wheels
She finds a new world, not a new environment
The aftertaste of nightlife like waking from a dream”
I recommend going to Peace Hotel Old Jazz Bar to experience the Jazz which can take you to Shanghai in the 1940s.
Where do the locals have Beijing ducks?
3 Answer(s)
MengY Xu: Xiao Dadong is a new and sub brand of Da dong. It is a good option if you want to have good Beijing Duck with a cheaper price compared with Da dong. It’s getting very popular among Beijing locals in recent two years.
How's the weather / climate in Shanghai?
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Charlotte Zhu: For me, it’s horrible in summers and winters (December-February; July-August).
In winter, it’s cold and wet. And one of my Iceland friends said he felt it’s colder than Iceland.
In summer, it’s super hot and wet. Sometimes it’s raining for weeks.
Other seasons are pretty nice. Enjoy the short spring and autumn in Shanghai!
In winter, it’s cold and wet. And one of my Iceland friends said he felt it’s colder than Iceland.
In summer, it’s super hot and wet. Sometimes it’s raining for weeks.
Other seasons are pretty nice. Enjoy the short spring and autumn in Shanghai!
How to buy tickets of Shanghai-Beijing train?
1 Answer(s)
N Cheetah : You can go to Trip.com and book the train ticket online. You can choose seats and you will receive an email with Ticket Pickup number. When you get to the train station in China, go to special counters for your ticket collection, in Chinese characters (取票窗口 or 取票专口). You just show the ticket pickup number and your passport to the staff.
Once getting your ticket, go to the train hall and wait for boarding.
I recommend going to station for 1 hour in advance if you are not familiar with the ticket collection process.
Once getting your ticket, go to the train hall and wait for boarding.
I recommend going to station for 1 hour in advance if you are not familiar with the ticket collection process.
Are there interesting stories behind the moon cake?
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Cell X: Originally there were only Traditional moon cakes like the Egg yolk moon cake and Lotus seed cake. Now there are also modern snow-skin moon cakes and meat moon cakes.
The moon cakes are getting more expensive and fancy since it becomes a commodity gift for families and friends.
Because of the cultural renaissance, different regions in China begin to bake different forms of moon cakes. Even some brands are starting to make their own moon cakes.( Starbucks, Disney etc)
The moon cakes are getting more expensive and fancy since it becomes a commodity gift for families and friends.
Because of the cultural renaissance, different regions in China begin to bake different forms of moon cakes. Even some brands are starting to make their own moon cakes.( Starbucks, Disney etc)