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I m building a photography lover's club, all equipments are welcome, this is the Event we will do on Sunday 24th May, I wanna say that: This is not a formal photography class. It is a relaxed city walk, photoshoot, and mingle event for people who enjoy photography, Hangzhou streets, and meeting new people.

Details:

Hosts

Sanila (Photographer)

Kristina (Event host)

📅 Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026

⏰ Time: 13:30-18:00

📍 Meet-up Point: Wushan Square Exit C｜吴山广场 C 口

💰 Fee: 38 RMB / person

👥 Limit: Max 15 people

📷 Equipment: Phone, camera, film camera, digital camera — all welcome

🗺️ Route Map｜路线安排

Stop 1｜Meet-up

📍 Wushan Square Exit C｜吴山广场 C 口

⏰ 13:30

We will meet at Wushan Square Exit C. Please arrive on time, because we will leave together after everyone gathers.

(please arrive on time)

⬇️ Walk together to the next location

Stop 2｜Main Photo Spot

📍 Zhejiang Art Museum｜浙江美术馆

⏰ Around 14:00-16:00

This will be our main photography area. People can explore freely, take portraits, street shots, architecture photos, or just enjoy the walk.

📌 We will gather again at 16:00 at Zhejiang Art Museum.

⬇️ Then walk together toward the old street area, can walk along the side of Westlake

Stop 3｜Sunset Street Photography

📍 Hefang Street｜河坊街 / 清河坊

⏰ Around 16:30-17:30

Hefang Street is an old Hangzhou-style street. The late afternoon and sunset light should be good for street photography, casual portraits, and city vibe shots.

⬇️ Final stop for food, drinks, and sharing

Stop 4｜After-shoot Hangout

📍 Uncle Kosto｜(hala) 清真餐厅

⏰ Around 17:30-18:00

We will finish at Uncle Kosto, where everyone can sit down, order something by themselves, and share photos, stories, and ideas.

Food and drinks are not included in the ticket. Everyone just needs to buy anything from the store, such as food, drinks, or snacks to support the business

📌 Simple Route Summary

吴山广场 C 口 → 浙江美术馆 → 河坊街 / 清河坊 → Uncle Kosto

if u wanna join please send me message on wechat:chatmelt01

Hey everybody in Hangzhou! I m hosting a Chinese Corner （汉语角） at Shares bar on May 13th, this is the second event, and we wanna help you to learn a bit Chinese words and slangs, u will practice with native speakers and enjoy the vibe, more details in this description

I can share u the sign up link directly just send me DM

汉语角-Beginner Friendly

📅 Date: May 13th (Wednesday)

⏰ Time: 19:30 – 21:30

📍 Location: Shares Bar (see map in event picture for easy navigation)

💰 Fee: 25 RMB per person

Come early if you wish to have dinner – we will start the activity exactly at 19:50.

❤️ Why Learn Chinese in China?

Learning Chinese opens doors to authentic connections, daily independence, and deeper cultural understanding. Whether you’re here for work, study, or travel, speaking the language helps you navigate life with confidence, build real friendships, and experience China beyond the surface. This event is designed to make that journey fun, structured, and supportive.

🗓 Event Flow

1. Check-in & Level Grouping (19:30 – 19:50)

Pick your color name tag based on your Chinese level:

· 🟢 Beginner

· 🔵 Intermediate/Advance

· 🔴 Native Chinese Speaker

2. Structured Chinese Practice – Rotating Tables (1 hour)

Grouping rule: Each table = have at least 1 native Chinese speaker + 2 or 3 international friends.

Rotation: Switch tables every 20-25 minutes (3 rounds total).

The theme PPT will change with each round.

Conversation guide:

· Use vocabulary from the PPT to make sentences and chat freely.

· Start with a brief self-introduction:

· Name, nationality

· Why you are learning Chinese

· Your first culture shock / cultural difference when arriving in China

3. Walk & Talk (15-20 minutes)

A relaxed outdoor walk. Take a break, enjoy fresh air, and keep chatting in a casual setting.

4. Free Networking (until 21:30)

No language level limits – mix, mingle, and meet new friends freely.

See you at Shares Bar on May 13th!

Come early if you’d like dinner – we kick off the language practice at 19:50 sharp.

I m hosting a 25kms walk this Sunday In Hangzhou, a mindful walk with people Maximum 10 participants, we got 4 for now 🫡

DM me if u wish to join

📅 Date: May 10th 🕙 Gathering Time: 10:00 AM 🚶 Start Walking: 10:15 AM 🏁 Estimated Finish: Around 4:00 PM

📍 Start Point: 武林广场 Metro Exit E 🍝 End Point: Frok Pasta (China Academy of Art Xiangshan Area) 👣 Estimated Distance: 25KM 🚶‍♂️ Walking Speed: 4-5 KM/H 👥 Participants: Limited to 10 People

What This Walk Is About: This is not a race.It’s a slow urban walking experience built around:

Walking Conversations Mindfulness Self-reflection Pasta

We’ll move through the city at a comfortable pace, balancing social interaction with moments of silence and awareness.

🌿 Mindful Walking Sessions During the walk, we’ll arrange 2 mindful walking sessions (around 15 minutes each).

During these moments: No talking No phones Just walking, breathing, observing, and focusing on the present moment A chance to slow down mentally while moving physically.

☀️ Midway Break We’ll take a 20-30 minute break at 八卦田 for rest, hydration, and recovery.

🍝 Pasta Menu at Frok Pasta Participants can choose their own pasta after the walk, the pasta store really really tasty

Spaghetti Bolognese Shrimp Mayo Pasta Basil Pesto Pasta with Pine Nuts Braised Lamb Pasta Satay Curry Pasta What To Bring

Please prepare:

Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.) Comfortable walking shoes Comfortable clothing Your own water

Host will provide:

Candies/snacks 3-5 bottles of emergency electrolyte water Basic medication for heat exhaustion/sunstroke

Tickets

🎟️ Adult: 58 RMB 🎟️ Student: 28 RMB

See you on the road.

Here's what I learned after 402 km with my American friend in 4 days.

During the May holiday Me and my American friend Sam we came upa crazy plan, 400kms ride 🚴🏻— from Hangzhou to Wenzhou. we planned it for weeks and really did it🫡

The view was fantastic !

Along the way we went through heat stroke, brutal climbs, flat tires, muscle pain, and more chaos than we expected.

During the ride, I kept wondering why people choose to do crazy things like this.🤔

Maybe it’s because humans are creatures built to struggle — always pushing, always chasing the next challenge, always searching for something that makes us feel truly alive.

Or maybe it’s simpler than that.

Maybe we just love the view along the way…

and the strange, beautiful experience of experiencing.

In the end, perhaps the meaning was never in reaching the destination— but in becoming someone slightly different with every mile behind us.

and Yeah, my legs still recovering from thr ride😂

#holiday #improvement #cycling