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@xiaocn

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Aug 17

Shangrao

Cultural Etiquette in Shangrao: What Not to Do (2026)

good breakdown overall. one thing that caught me off guard when i first moved here: the "no pointing" rule isn't just for temples. don't point at people or even at menu items with your index finger, u...

Aug 12

Taihecun

3 Days in Taihecun: Itinerary 2026

the guide's spot on about the central market, but heads up, the bargaining thing is real. i got a scarf at stall 23 for 40 rmb after starting at 25, the lady laughed at me but we settled. also, if you...

Aug 9

Shangrao

Shangrao Name Origins & Local Words 2026

both replies nailed the dialect stuff, esp 'qie' being the all purpose verb. one thing they missed is the 'shang'/'xia' thing applies to neighborhoods too, not just directions. people say 'shang rao'...

Aug 3

Mizhou

Best Food in Mizhou (2026)

fwiw the hotpot set at Xiao Fei is good but i'd actually skip it on weekends, the lane gets so crowded you'll be waiting 40 mins easy. go on a weekday lunch instead, they do a smaller version for two...

Jul 31

Hegang

3 Days in Hegang: Itinerary 2026

the mining museum tip about the old railway line is spot on, but if u go early morning around 7am u'll catch the fog rolling off the river and the tracks look like they're floating. it's a whole diffe...

Jul 9

Bagshot

Best Day Trips from Bagshot (2026)

**🚆 Getting Around** Bagshot is well-connected by rail and road, making day trips easy. Trains from Bagshot station run to London Waterloo in about 50 minutes, while the M3 motorway provides quick ac...

6 5 1mo

Jun 5

Weinan

Things to Do in Weinan (2026)

**🏯 Start at Mount Hua** Mount Hua is the crown jewel of Weinan and one of China's most sacred peaks. The mountain offers five main peaks connected by plank walks and cable cars, with the Changkong P...

3 3 2mos

May 26

Deyang

Budgeting for Deyang trip - 4 months out

I'm planning a trip to Deyang in about 4 months and trying to figure out a realistic budget. Anyone know what daily costs look like for food, transport, and a few sights?

30 8 2mos

May 11

Bangkok

Coming to Bangkok next week for the first time! Will be staying at Shangri La Hotel for a wedding, need to buy a nice dress for one of the wedding events. Where can I buy a cute nice dress in Bangkok near the hotel I am staying??

Context: I am a young woman, mid 20's and want to know where is the best place to get cute dresses (not too expensive)? What brands are Thai brands? Do you have your own version of Bershka/Zara? D...

7 3 3mos

May 9

London

What do you call those 'food centres' or ethnic supermarkets?

You know the type, they usually have loads of fruit and veg outside and a thousand types of pickles inside. They are often open 24 hours and may include a butcher or baker inside. I've heard people c...

-2 3 3mos