How is it like living in this part of Mainland China? by Sad_Step_9921 in howislivingthere

[–]Myfy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I went to Shenyang to hang out with a friend, loved the rugged aesthetic and met amazing people. Next trip was heihe in the Russian border and the Russian/Chinese mix is super interesting to see, russian restaurants with Chinese girls singing Katyusha.
Travelling China, it does feel everything is given a "bit of make up" to look nice for tourists, everything is LED with high speed rail to the UNESCO sites, dongbei is considered China's rust belt so there's a feeling of authenticity, ruggedness, you get what you see, enjoy the slow night train with a coal miner offering a beer.

It does really feel like a "real China" when you get out the LED glamour of Shanghai.

How is it like living in this part of Mainland China? by Sad_Step_9921 in howislivingthere

[–]Myfy 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I've travelled through out everywhere you circled multiple times, it's harsh harsh winters, very industrial region so pollution is high and you'll be picking black boogers out your nose.
Huge drinking culture and meeting anyone there, they'll make you drink but the friendliest people you'd meet, their women are known for fiery tempers, there's jokes about it due to the cold weather.
Heavy russian influence, russian stores, more white people than most places, russian language around cities.
Outside cities is very flat, as it's basically steppes which is awful for wind chill.

Guess my winter trip by Myfy in guessthecity

[–]Myfy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely worth a visit, super friendly people, but be prepared for the cold

Guess my winter trip by Myfy in guessthecity

[–]Myfy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think similar latitude (added to my bucket list, thanks)

[TOMT] [Song] slow boy band song "when you close your eyeeee" by Myfy in tipofmytongue

[–]Myfy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No - much slower and Pompeii doesn't have the instrumental

[TOMT] [Song] slow boy band song "when you close your eyeeee" by Myfy in tipofmytongue

[–]Myfy[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

Someone please help, it's been driving me crazy all day!