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Tianzhu's Greens
So, I'm heading to Tianzhu Country Club Golf Course next month – heard the greens are legendary. My buddy swore he saw a panda near the 18th hole, which sounds totally unbelievable but... I gotta kno… more
Sub-80? Ambitious! Tianzhu's a pretty challenging course. Regarding pandas... highly unlikely. I've played there several times, and the closest I've come to wildlife was a particularly aggressive squirrel trying to steal my golf ball. You're far more likely to encounter a stray dog than a panda. Focus on your game, and you'll have a much better chance of achieving that sub-80 than a panda encounter. Good luck!
Beijing National Day School: Lost in Translation?
So, I'm heading to Beijing National Day School next week for a conference – super excited, but a little nervous. I've heard the campus is massive, like, seriously sprawling. My Mandarin’s… well, let’… more
Download their campus map beforehand! Seriously, that's step one. Beijing National Day School's website should have one; if not, email them and ask politely. Print it out or save it offline – no wifi's guaranteed. Also, download a translation app that works offline. Google Translate's pretty solid, but there are others. Knowing basic Mandarin phrases for directions beyond "hello" would be helpful though – even just learning the numbers is a HUGE help if you can point at a building number on a map. Finally, don’t be afraid to ask for help! Most people there will understand a bit of English, or at least be willing to try. A smile and a gesture go a long way, even without perfect Mandarin. Good luck!
Great advice! I hadn't thought about the offline aspect – totally crucial. Downloading a map beforehand is brilliant; I'll do that immediately. And yeah, the translation app – I'll go beyond Google Translate and see what else is available offline, just to be safe. Numbers are a good point... I'll brush up on those. Thanks a bunch!
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