Query by Vanessa O’Francia: Going to Shanghai…?
Hi!
This summer I will be going on a Study Abroad trip to Shanghai, China and want a bit of suggestions for whilst I was down there to make my expertise that a lot more enjoyable. Any recommendations for achievable excursions? I will also be traveling to Beijing. As far as culture goes-getting from the US-what ought to I expect? I usually make an work to respect other cultures even though attempting to adapt at the very same time.
In addition, What do the females wear in the course of the summer (June-August)? A couple of sources have told me that the girls are really conservative. Would somebody please elaborate? Does that mean covered head to toe, or merely no skirts and tank tops?
Also, compared to the US, would you say Shanghai is relatively costly? (buying, consuming, touring,evening life)
Is it especially safe to go out at night? Easy to get about…
Any information will be useful. Just attempting to prepare myself for the trip in advance
Thanks all
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Answer by Puck
Congratulations for deciding on one particular of the most promising, diverse cultures to be immersed in!
Shanghai has pretty intense summers. They clock about 95 F. I would recommend shorts, shirts, flats, tank tops, light hoodies. Contrary to well-liked belief, Chinese never truly care about what you wear as long as it really is not offensive or derogatory to the country. You would be surprised if you think that most Chinese teenagers dress conservatively. Quick shorts and miniskirts are in fashion just as much as they are in America.
Aside from buying, Shanghai does not have an awful lot to supply when it comes to excursion.
Shanghai Chedun Film Park, The Bund, high-speed railways, Shanghai Circus Planet, Shanghai museum, Riverside Promenade, Old French Concession, Garden of Contentment are all great selections. Beijing has a lot a lot more to offer you if you are searching for a historical theme. The Wonderful Wall, Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and most likely a dozen much more I can’t give from the leading of my head.
If you program to respect Chinese culture, learn Mandarin. Seriously. I can not emphasise this point anymore. Learn fundamental phrases like asking for directions, cost, time. It would be useful if you memorised the three thousand most commonly employed characters prior to you embark on your trip.
Be careful of “black taxis”. They’re “taxi” drivers who will supply you a ridiculously low-cost fare to your location. They can be differenciated from other drivers by their lack of official license and the daily cars they drive about in. Confident, a few of them are just desperate for money, but a few might be in for dirtier deeds.
I can virtually guarantee that you will get ripped off by street sellers if you cannot speak decent Mandarin. If you do not look Chinese you will automatically attract the interest of salesmen looking for wealthy clients.
Shanghai is cheaper than the US in terms of food, essentials, non-branded clothing, toys and (pirated) media. America is cheaper in terms of owning a vehicle, branded clothes, official media.
Going out at evening is safe as extended as you keep away from the sketchy components of the city or the outskirt places. Establish a way to and from your destination and try to have a nearby with you at all occasions in case you get lost or one thing. Despite the fact that, it’s also sensible of me to say that if you happen to be studying at Shanghai you possibly won’t have sufficient time to go out and have enjoyable on a regular basis. Chinese schools are tight on education.
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