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Shanghai Travel: Living Like a Local & Beyond Usual Activities

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Mo Zhu2024-12-2611 min

Heyyy ! I’ve been living in Shanghai for 4 months now! From feeling uncertain at first to slowly starting to really know this place. Today, I want to share my thoughts about it.

I'm an IELTS teacher and media professional with years of cross-cultural work, tour guide and expo translating etc. I provide travel and exploration tips and information, as well as local survival guides with cultural and lifestyle consulting and local support services.

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Shanghai Travel: Living Like a Local & Beyond Usual Activities

Heyyy ! I’ve been living in Shanghai for 4 months now! From feeling uncertain at first to slowly starting to really know this place. Today, I want to share my thoughts about it. Feel free to download my new 💫FREE 💫China Travel Guide!! And more tailored guides and solutions about China🌏" 00:00...

Mo Zhu shares her four-month journey in Shanghai, moving from initial uncertainty to a deep appreciation for the city. This vlog offers an insider's look at what it's truly like to live in Shanghai, moving beyond typical tourist experiences. Discover the nuances of daily life, hidden gems, and personal reflections that paint a vivid picture of this dynamic metropolis. Get ready to see Shanghai through the eyes of someone who has truly settled in and fallen in love with its charm and energy.

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I moved and was surprised

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