Visit Shanghai - 5 Things You Will Love & Hate About Shanghai, China - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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Comments and reviews: 10
Hillary
I have family living in Shanghai and I think that really enhances the experience every time I go back because there is always something to see, do and EAT!
I take advantage of the really cheap massages, facials and hair treatments you can get and it is great that many open up till 10 PM at night. I really recommend people checking out the 24/7 spas we have in Shanghai, it is something the younger generations do to hang out with each other. Also the beautiful lavish restaurants that are 5 floors and themed (Maison De L'Hui, Golden restaurant and a restaurant that has a bridge indoors with aquarium underneath your feet. Just an example of the dining scene in Shanghai.
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I have family living in Shanghai and I think that really enhances the experience every time I go back because there is always something to see, do and EAT!
I take advantage of the really cheap massages, facials and hair treatments you can get and it is great that many open up till 10 PM at night. I really recommend people checking out the 24/7 spas we have in Shanghai, it is something the younger generations do to hang out with each other. Also the beautiful lavish restaurants that are 5 floors and themed (Maison De L'Hui, Golden restaurant and a restaurant that has a bridge indoors with aquarium underneath your feet. Just an example of the dining scene in Shanghai.
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Kyle
One thing you also need to watch out for is that not all hotels will accept foreigners; you can't stay in less then 4 star hotel. I first thought it to be a cultural xenophobia, but according to my in-laws who are Chinese and have lived in Shanghai all their lives, it's a business tactic to ensure more revenue from tourists. That being said, Shanghai is an international city, so what are 4 star hotels there are often the North American standards, ie: Holiday Inn, Marriott, etc.
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One thing you also need to watch out for is that not all hotels will accept foreigners; you can't stay in less then 4 star hotel. I first thought it to be a cultural xenophobia, but according to my in-laws who are Chinese and have lived in Shanghai all their lives, it's a business tactic to ensure more revenue from tourists. That being said, Shanghai is an international city, so what are 4 star hotels there are often the North American standards, ie: Holiday Inn, Marriott, etc.
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KingDon
I just came back from Shanghai yesterday and it was amazing. I noticed everything you mentioned but there is one other thing I really disliked:
Since Im black, everyone stared at me and my family and they took pictures of us without our consent. You said that no one took pictures because they see a lot of westerners but in my case, is was like I was a celebrity. Im just saying, that is something that some people might have to worry out when you go
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I just came back from Shanghai yesterday and it was amazing. I noticed everything you mentioned but there is one other thing I really disliked:
Since Im black, everyone stared at me and my family and they took pictures of us without our consent. You said that no one took pictures because they see a lot of westerners but in my case, is was like I was a celebrity. Im just saying, that is something that some people might have to worry out when you go
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Bob
Bothered by the heat?
Eat another roasted suckling pig; add another pound; be bothered even more; for sure!
Also: it's not important (rather logic) that Shanghai is more expensive than rural China, it's important that, to ones taste, you got
reasonable value for your money.
In that perspective: e. g. compare Shanghai with New York; you will compare the well priced future with the insanely overpriced stone age!
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Bothered by the heat?
Eat another roasted suckling pig; add another pound; be bothered even more; for sure!
Also: it's not important (rather logic) that Shanghai is more expensive than rural China, it's important that, to ones taste, you got
reasonable value for your money.
In that perspective: e. g. compare Shanghai with New York; you will compare the well priced future with the insanely overpriced stone age!
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iseeflowers
Here is my question: why one of the items on your hate list about Shanghai is very little Old China? Shanghai is a big city, so of course it is modernized like any other big cities like Hong Kong, San Francisco, etc. If youre looking for places that preserve it ancient/historical landscapes, you can go Hunan, Suzhou or Hangzhou?
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Here is my question: why one of the items on your hate list about Shanghai is very little Old China? Shanghai is a big city, so of course it is modernized like any other big cities like Hong Kong, San Francisco, etc. If youre looking for places that preserve it ancient/historical landscapes, you can go Hunan, Suzhou or Hangzhou?
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Michael
Your street/urban IQ needs to be on its highest alert in Shanghai. Im from Shanghai, and unless they know youre a local, they will try to rip you off. Other than that, crowding is insane. Weather, insanely hot summer and freezing winters.
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Your street/urban IQ needs to be on its highest alert in Shanghai. Im from Shanghai, and unless they know youre a local, they will try to rip you off. Other than that, crowding is insane. Weather, insanely hot summer and freezing winters.
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Kym
Thanks for your review but hell will freeze over before I go to that god forsaken place! Look at the large number of rude people who know you are trying to do a vlog but they get in the way of your camera shots. Arsholes!
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Thanks for your review but hell will freeze over before I go to that god forsaken place! Look at the large number of rude people who know you are trying to do a vlog but they get in the way of your camera shots. Arsholes!
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laurie
My son lived in Bejing for 5 years and visited Shanghai before he moved home. told me had he known how cool Shanghai was he would have moved there and not returned to the US.
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My son lived in Bejing for 5 years and visited Shanghai before he moved home. told me had he known how cool Shanghai was he would have moved there and not returned to the US.
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Dianne
Im Shanghaiese. With regards to soup dumplings (xiao long bao) please dont use straw. The correct way is to take a bite, suck the soup then eat it (with vinegar if you like.
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Im Shanghaiese. With regards to soup dumplings (xiao long bao) please dont use straw. The correct way is to take a bite, suck the soup then eat it (with vinegar if you like.
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7MOTION98
Thank you for this video, Most of the places accept credit card or you have to carry all cash? 2- its true that the PIN numbers have 6 digits to withdrawal at the ATM?
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Thank you for this video, Most of the places accept credit card or you have to carry all cash? 2- its true that the PIN numbers have 6 digits to withdrawal at the ATM?
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