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It's hard to convey the scale of the Suzhou train station through a camera lens. But I was amazed when I saw the entrance to this massive structure, which is the size of a seven-story building. Just compare the columns to the size of the…
I was walking down a street in Suzhou and I heard a chirping sound. I decided to investigate where it was coming from...
The Chinese don't spare anyone...
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As is often the case with tourist cities, as soon as night falls, everyone disperses.
I decided to walk about five kilometers from the old quarter to the train station, and of course, at 10 pm, there was hardly anyone on the streets.
But I…
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And to top it off, cats roam the rooftops, while inside you'll find poodles, Siberian Huskies, bulldogs, and even Maine Coons! It's like a whole zoo.
By the way, usually in places like this, you can also adopt animals (at least, that's what…
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To take a break, I went into a small temple on one of the streets. Finally, a place that's not overly crowded and doesn't feel like a tourist trap!
Inside, it's all very traditional: a garden with a pond, a courtyard for gatherings of…
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It's like putting a blanket over something. China is a large country, so out of a billion people, you're bound to find a dozen who are exceptionally talented in unconventional ways.
However, I still believe that in most Asian countries,…
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To avoid the crowds, you can take a boat ride along the canal. It's just like Venice! And they'll even sing you songs!
However, don't expect a peaceful ride – as you can hear at the end of the video, the Chinese aren't exactly known for…
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If you're in Shanghai for a week, like I was, be sure to dedicate one day to a trip to Suzhou.
In reality, it's a separate city with a population of 12 million, but for Shanghai, it's like a suburb, so you don't necessarily have to stay…