Tag: travel

It was today when I realized that I have been well-sheltered from the true Chinese culture in past week in China as a result of being on a guided tour. I was sheltered from the crowds and how you need to cope with it; hence, the saying 上海看人頭。We were given free time to explore the… Continue reading China Day 9: Expo

Chinese specialty #5: pearls. Saw for the first time in my life, golden pearls. Also learnt that purple pearls are relatively more rare; hence, more special. Had the best meal of the trip so far at a floating restaurant on Taihu. Here, we had the famous Wuxi ribs, as noted by the saying 無錫看骨頭。With beautiful… Continue reading China Day 8: Wuxi – Shanghai

Tidbits: -According to our native Nankingese tour guide, Nankingese people are known for always speaking their mind and being blunt (and she definitely did have her own opinions and wasn't afraid of voicing them). -according to my bro, Chinese tour guides probably all majored in marketing because they all like to give us hardcore advertising… Continue reading China Day 7: Nanking – Wuxi

I don't think I'd ever get used to squatties because you've got to see the excitement on my face as soon as I see a stall with normal toilet bowls. Chinese specialty #2: Went to the silk factory and learnt how silk is made. Living in a luxurious environment is a great catalyst for making… Continue reading China Day 6: Suzhou – Nanking

Tidbits: -People were right about bargaining especially in tourist areas. I was able to bargain something down to 25% its offered price today. -canadian hotels should adopt the key-in-slot-for-electricity idea. 1. Save electricity. 2. Prevent misplacing keys. -this is the most chinese food I've had in my life. 5th day straight of meals entirely of… Continue reading China Day 5: Hengdian – Suzhou

Highlight: chinese specialty #1-tea farm! Got to taste AA and emperor grade green tea here and learnt a lot about tea. Awesome guide with and great sense of humour! Lowlight: hotel. I'm sorry but with my keen sense of smell, this doesn't cut it. Weirdest experience: went to the Hengdian's Chinese-style Universal Studios and noticed… Continue reading China Day 4: Hangzhou – Yiwu – Hengdian

Yes. I will start with day 3 because apparently day 1 and 2 consists of travel time and the time difference. Actually, day 2 was notable because we found dinner for less than $2 cad per person! The hotel in shanghai is pretty nice considering they provided us with a ionizing hair dryer! I should… Continue reading China Day 3: Shanghai – Hangzhou