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  On 3/23/2025 at 9:15 AM, Tohto said:

This is how clean Shanghai street. This is residential area and not tourist district.

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In terms of cleanliness, public civility, customer service, courtesy and digital adoption, many cities in China have over taken Singapore by leaps and bounds. And we are such a small country.

Just some examples:

-We still have people clinging onto cash, and when the government introduced certain cashless initiatives, people complained here and there that cash is king. Spare a thought for old people etc. 

- I recall dining at a food court years ago in Shanghai, the tables were immediately sanitized after each usage by cleaners before they allowed you to use. Even in small street restaurants now, many of them have UV disinfectants for the cutleries. These are non existent in coffee shop stalls. Many hands literally mingled thru the utensils at food courts. In some cities, their buses and trains are sanitised daily. I don't think MRT or SBS does that.

- Customer service are so courteous, speedy and efficient at most touch points nowadays in China. Didi, food delivery, shopping malls etc. Compared to the ones in Singapore, its a far cry.

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  On 3/24/2025 at 3:34 AM, Davidklt said:

In terms of cleanliness, public civility, customer service, courtesy and digital adoption, many cities in China have over taken Singapore by leaps and bounds. And we are such a small country.

Just some examples:

-We still have people clinging onto cash, and when the government introduced certain cashless initiatives, people complained here and there that cash is king. Spare a thought for old people etc. 

- I recall dining at a food court years ago in Shanghai, the tables were immediately sanitized after each usage by cleaners before they allowed you to use. Even in small street restaurants now, many of them have UV disinfectants for the cutleries. These are non existent in coffee shop stalls. Many hands literally mingled thru the utensils at food courts. In some cities, their buses and trains are sanitised daily. I don't think MRT or SBS does that.

- Customer service are so courteous, speedy and efficient at most touch points nowadays in China. Didi, food delivery, shopping malls etc. Compared to the ones in Singapore, its a far cry.

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Yes.  Fully agreed.

I have be visiting Shanghai yearly for the the past almost 30yrs. Only the 3yrs Covid never visit 

I see through the changes in the city since 1997.

For those still think China is a outdated and under developed country,  they should make a visit. 

 

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  On 3/24/2025 at 4:25 AM, Tohto said:

For those still think China is a outdated and under developed country,  they should make a visit. 

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even frog under the well could see the skyscrapers all over the major cities ... including tier 3 and 4

saw many postings in tiktok & rednote that amdk US jaw drop after seeing videos in Red Note during the great migration on tiktok ban ...

only amdk US with their propaganda still think PRC all living in a slump (yes rural areas in Guizhou mountain) ... LOL

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  On 3/24/2025 at 4:25 AM, Tohto said:

Yes.  Fully agreed.

I have be visiting Shanghai yearly for the the past almost 30yrs. Only the 3yrs Covid never visit 

I see through the changes in the city since 1997.

For those still think China is a outdated and under developed country,  they should make a visit. 

 

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No lah China is undeveloped, not nice to visit one.  Don't go.

 

PS Don't over promote China, leave the secret to ourselves.   If not it will turn into another Kyoto with over tourisim.

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  On 3/24/2025 at 6:27 AM, Volvobrick said:

No lah China is undeveloped, not nice to visit one.  Don't go.

 

PS Don't over promote China, leave the secret to ourselves.   If not it will turn into another Kyoto with over tourisim.

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It is very dangerous 

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Too many camera over every where,  CCP watching you every moment. 

Don't visit 🤣

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  On 3/24/2025 at 7:33 AM, Tohto said:

Too many camera over every where,  CCP watching you every moment. 

Don't visit 🤣

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Don't forget too many EVs (maybe 30-50% on the roads in Shanghai). Anytime can burst into flame. Very dangerous.... Better don't go!

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  On 3/24/2025 at 7:42 AM, Volvobrick said:

Don't forget too many EVs (maybe 30-50% on the roads in Shanghai). Anytime can burst into flame. Very dangerous.... Better don't go!

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And public bus..

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  On 3/24/2025 at 7:33 AM, Tohto said:

Too many camera over every where,  CCP watching you every moment. 

Don't visit 🤣

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Sorry to hijack your thread. 

Will be going to GZ for a short trip in April (first time). At the risk of being watched/ detained by CCP, I am risking my life for food Cantonese food. 

Those who know the place well, please share your favorite POI and must eat list.  I have made 1 dinner reservation at Lai Heen (recommended by a friend) but happy to eat at roadside too if food is good.

Also, what eSim would you guys recommend to buy? I used Klook the last time for my Shanghai trip (think it is a Hong Kong eSim) and the download speed was just crappy. 

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  On 3/24/2025 at 8:10 AM, Voodooman said:

Sorry to hijack your thread. 

Will be going to GZ for a short trip in April (first time). At the risk of being watched/ detained by CCP, I am risking my life for food Cantonese food. 

Those who know the place well, please share your favorite POI and must eat list.  I have made 1 dinner reservation at Lai Heen (recommended by a friend) but happy to eat at roadside too if food is good.

Also, what eSim would you guys recommend to buy? I used Klook the last time for my Shanghai trip (think it is a Hong Kong eSim) and the download speed was just crappy. 

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Just roam with Simba, no need simi HK eSim.

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  On 3/24/2025 at 8:14 AM, Volvobrick said:

Just roam with Simba, no need simi HK eSim.

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Thanks for sharing. Simba doesn't work for me in SG, their local 5G network is not great.

Not going to add a line just for an upcoming China trip.

 

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  On 3/24/2025 at 8:10 AM, Voodooman said:

Sorry to hijack your thread. 

Will be going to GZ for a short trip in April (first time). At the risk of being watched/ detained by CCP, I am risking my life for food Cantonese food. 

Those who know the place well, please share your favorite POI and must eat list.  I have made 1 dinner reservation at Lai Heen (recommended by a friend) but happy to eat at roadside too if food is good.

Also, what eSim would you guys recommend to buy? I used Klook the last time for my Shanghai trip (think it is a Hong Kong eSim) and the download speed was just crappy. 

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Personally tested very high speed and coverage for Xiamen. About S$1/GB. Just buy and PM the seller to send the QR code to your email. You have upto 3 or 6 months to activate and use. The buyer very responsive, with QR code in my email twice within 1hr during normal support hour. The Simba $12 plan got 7GB of international roaming data but still more ex than this unless you need the other features like local data or additional line for Whatsapp for example.

https://shopee.sg/product/1129473349/28111288334?d_id=285a5&uls_trackid=52a02tdk0075&utm_content=2irSep1ukTdJ5S6oJWNmBaDKptMM

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  On 3/24/2025 at 12:23 PM, Heartlander said:

Personally tested very high speed and coverage for Xiamen. About S$1/GB. Just buy and PM the seller to send the QR code to your email. You have upto 3 or 6 months to activate and use. The buyer very responsive, with QR code in my email twice within 1hr during normal support hour. The Simba $12 plan got 7GB of international roaming data but still more ex than this unless you need the other features like local data or additional line for Whatsapp for example.

https://shopee.sg/product/1129473349/28111288334?d_id=285a5&uls_trackid=52a02tdk0075&utm_content=2irSep1ukTdJ5S6oJWNmBaDKptMM

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Thanks for sharing.  This is pretty cheap.   Will try it out.

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Alila 乌镇 hotel by Hyatt.

 

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  On 3/24/2025 at 9:25 AM, Voodooman said:

Thanks for sharing. Simba doesn't work for me in SG, their local 5G network is not great.

Not going to add a line just for an upcoming China trip.

 

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My brother use Simba roaming for Japan and Bintan. Both roaming is not stable and at time completely no data. 

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