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Many years ago, a camping trip in Sichuan, China
▲ 85 r/camping

Many years ago, a camping trip in Sichuan, China

This photo suddenly popped up from my album today, reminding me of an adventure in Sichuan, China, eight years ago. At that time, I was still a rookie. I casually bought a tent, got into my Suzuki Vitara, and set off to camp in the mountains. So I ended up here....

This place is called Yaha Pass (elevation close to 5,000 meters), and across from it is Mount Siguniang (with a peak elevation of 6,200 meters).

I stayed for a while, had a cup of coffee, and the sky turned overcast as the temperature began to drop sharply. Sensing something was wrong, I quickly descended the mountain....

u/No-Echidna7296 — 8 hours ago
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Today, the last fossil fuel bus in Chengdu was retired

After bus number P3651 was retired, the city of Chengdu achieved 100% electrification of its public buses.

u/No-Echidna7296 — 19 hours ago

Are there any particularly striking or impactful foods in your country?

This thing in my picture is a silkworm pupa. It tastes great when deep-fried and is simply an unbeatable snack to go with alcohol. It's all protein... What I mean is, since we produce silk, eating silkworm pupae isn't strange, right?

But regardless, I think this thing would have an absolutely massive impact on anyone who isn't Chinese. I still remember the facial expressions of the Black students at our school when they saw this appetizer...

What are some extremely impactful small dishes in your country?

u/No-Echidna7296 — 1 day ago

When your country became a modern nation, how did it earn its first pot of gold?

For China, it is manufacturing and global trade.

For the UK, "Knock, knock, the Royal Navy."

Japan, American orders from the Korean War.

I'm curious about how Nordic countries accumulated their initial capital?

How did your own country accumulate its first pot of gold?

u/No-Echidna7296 — 1 day ago

Chengdu Jiaozi Park, one of the city's most design-oriented landscape parks

Jiaozi Park and the Spiral Bridge were both originally designed by the Liu Yi team from China Southwest Architectural Design and Research Institute.

The design inspiration comes from lotus leaves

u/No-Echidna7296 — 4 days ago
▲ 350 r/UrbanHell

The place where I grew up, somewhere in Chengdu(OC)

I am Chinese. I grew up in the place shown in these pictures during the 1980s. I took these photos today, photos today, even though I no longer live here.

When I lived here in the 80s and 90s, although the buildings were ugly, the buildings were warm and cozy, and everyone helped each other. My parents and my classmates' parents grew up together, and people here have known each other for three generations.

This is almost the rent here is almost the cheapest in the city right now.

I want to explore a question: although China is a developing country, it has no slums. So what is it actually like to live in a real slum (regardless of where in the world)?

edit:Can you still see the photos? It seems the photos have disappeared.

u/No-Echidna7296 — 5 days ago

The last mile problem of the city

My city (Chengdu) has been using these rental bikes to solve the "last mile" problem after taking public transportation (to avoid walking). Additionally, for short commutes within 5 kilometers, these electric bikes (with a speed of less than 25 km/h) are used.

My own experience is excellent—I hardly ever need to walk, though of course you can still choose to. Using this mode of transportation doesn't mean the city is not pedestrian-friendly.

My question is: why hasn't it become popular in major cities around the world?

u/No-Echidna7296 — 7 days ago

Does your country have live-stream shopping? I mean, is it very popular?

Live streaming e-commerce in our country is absolutely insane. It feels like nearly half of the Chinese population is doing it, and a small team that does well can achieve sales comparable to a listed company.

At first, I also thought it was just a trend, until Gao Zhikai, Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), pulled out his liquor during a very serious political program...

I heard Americans say that this thing looks very old-fashioned to them.

Does your country have this form of sales? I mean, is it very popular, with many people making a living from it?

edit:Gao Zhikai is China's Fareed Zakaria. When he brought out that bottle of wine, my world collapsed.

u/No-Echidna7296 — 8 days ago

How to handle garbage after camping?

Currently, my approach is to bury biodegradable waste, such as fruit pits and leftover food, in a pit, while non-biodegradable items like plastic packaging are taken away.

Additionally, after the burned coal has cooled down, dig a pit in the ground and bury it.

Is my approach standard? Does it meet environmental standards? I asked AI, and it seemed to have different standards.

Also, the soil here is relatively moist.

Please share your thoughts.

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u/No-Echidna7296 — 9 days ago

Two dollar all you can eat meal with unlimited refills of dishes and rice(chengdu)

Unfortunately, it's only sold for a short while at noon, not available in the evening.

u/No-Echidna7296 — 9 days ago
▲ 302 r/Urbanism

My city is lush with greenery,the only way to combat the inevitable concrete jungle of urban development

Not Singapore, but I strongly agree with Singapore's approach,it is a model for us to learn from.

u/No-Echidna7296 — 9 days ago

Reddit users mostly come from Western countries, which are also the ones that have accepted a large number of Chinese immigrants. I want to ask, what are your thoughts on immigrants from China first generation immigrants, second generation immigrants, and even descendants of Chinese immigrants who cannot speak Chinese? Feel free to share both the good and the bad.

Of course, China also emigrates to other less developed countries, such as South America and Southeast Asia. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts and opinions.

The photo is of my fellow alumna, Professor Li Feifei, who currently teaches at Stanford and has made outstanding contributions to artificial intelligence.

u/No-Echidna7296 — 16 days ago
▲ 672 r/travel

I'm currently living a digital nomad life in China. Today, a friend invited me to visit a digital nomad community, saying it would be a good fit for me.

This place is deep in the mountains, and it took us an hour to drive there. To be honest, it's not very convenient without a car. Overall, it's an independent community with office areas, accommodations, and more. Let me share some things I noticed.

  1. There is a community canteen, and you can also cook for yourself.
  2. There are currently about 20 to 30 people in this community, with quite a few international wanderers; I estimate they make up about one-fifth.
  3. The environment is quite nice, and it seems pet-friendly.
  4. The rent seems very cheap, less than $100 a week. If you have skills, such as teaching yoga or meditation, you can get free rent.
  5. Additionally, you will be allocated a very small plot of land where you can grow some crops
u/No-Echidna7296 — 17 days ago

In China, we almost always shower at night, the reason being to wash away the fatigue of the day and sleep more comfortably at night. I know that in many countries, people shower in the morning, but do you sleep comfortably at night? I mean, for example, in summer, sweat can feel sticky.

What time do you take a shower there?

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u/No-Echidna7296 — 18 days ago