When walking through Chinese cities, you’ll notice colorful bicycles lined up neatly or scattered along the streets. These are part of China’s rapidly growing bike-sharing (rental bicycle) services. Today, we’ll provide a detailed explanation of “哈啰 (HelloRide/HelloBike),” one of China’s major bike-sharing services, based on actual usage experience. For foreign tourists, first-time use might seem […]
With the arrival of autumn, the city of Shanghai, China is enveloped in special excitement. This atmosphere announces the long-awaited arrival of Shanghai crab (Da Zha Xie) season. While Shanghai crab is famous worldwide, it’s known globally as a representative of Chinese gourmet culture. Now, while the image of “Shanghai crab equals steamed crab” has
White Rabbit candy with its familiar rabbit logo (Tianzifang store) Nostalgic yet innovative, China’s beloved national candy “White Rabbit” (大白兔奶糖, Dàbáitù nǎitáng) possesses this mysterious charm. While airports and general stores mainly carry the classic milk flavor, there’s actually a wide variety of flavors known to those in the know. Today, we’ll introduce you to
With the arrival of autumn, the season for “Da Zha Xie” (Shanghai hairy crab) has begun in Shanghai, China (although by the time this article is published, the peak season may have already passed). While Shanghai crabs are popular in many countries, choosing the wrong one can ruin your travel memories. Based on my personal
The restaurant I visited this time, “Ha Pi Jiu Chi GALA” During a flight transit at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, I decided to visit a restaurant beloved by locals called “Ha Pi Jiu Chi GALA.” I had heard that here, you could enjoy authentic Chinese barbecue “烧烤” (Shao Kao) along with the uniquely served beer
Introducing the charm of Zootopia Land in this article In this third installment of my Shanghai Disneyland series, I’ll be giving you a comprehensive review of “Zootopia Land,” which just opened in December 2023. This area, which perfectly recreates the world of the “Zootopia” movie, captivates visitors with its meticulously detailed design set in a
In my previous article, I introduced the unique features of Shanghai Disneyland and shared tips for enjoying it on a day trip. This time, as the second installment of my Shanghai Disneyland series, I’ll showcase three carefully selected thrilling attractions that you absolutely must experience at Shanghai Disneyland. The park features many unique attractions not
I’ll introduce the highlights of Shanghai Disneyland along with my visit experience! When thinking about Disney resorts, Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea may come to mind, but there are other magical destinations in Asia that Disney fans shouldn’t miss. One of them is Shanghai Disneyland in China. It’s perfect for travelers planning a day trip to
In recent years, amid reports of China’s economic slowdown and changing political circumstances, rumors suggesting Shanghai’s rapid decline and abandonment have been spreading. In particular, a recently released YouTube video has attracted significant attention, warning about Shanghai’s deterioration. This video shows shocking footage and commentary claiming that Shanghai’s commercial districts have become shuttered streets, people
Shanghai used to be easily accessible for visits, but now the barriers have risen a bit In recent years, the use of flights transiting through China has been increasing again. However, China’s entry conditions, as of 2024, have been affected by post-pandemic regulations, causing confusion especially among travelers visiting China for the first time in