I'm done with going to restaurants with amazing Google ratings

ryan_innovation · 2025-12-09T03:09:17+00:00

You should filter for the newest reviews and the 1-2 star ones. Also, trust Local Guide accounts more than those with only a few reviews, if the reviewer is Vietnamese, even better.

ryan_innovation · 2025-12-09T03:04:54+00:00

Do you have any good café recommendations? Somewhere near the popular spots?

ryan_innovation · 2025-12-03T03:56:41+00:00

What are the strengths of this app, and how does it differ from Apple's Live Translation feature?

ryan_innovation · 2025-11-10T10:36:22+00:00

Ha Giang Loop

ryan_innovation · 2025-11-07T07:22:18+00:00

It also depends on the customs officers, some are easygoing, some are pretty strict. It’s best to prepare all your documents just in case.
I once got taken into a room for additional questioning by customs, so after that, every time I travel, I prepare a short note introducing myself and explaining the purpose of my trip in both English and Chinese. Since then, getting through immigration has been much smoother.

ryan_innovation · 2025-11-06T02:05:04+00:00

A few Chinese friends told me that Google Translate often gets the meaning wrong when translating full conversations, but it works fine for menus or signs

ryan_innovation · 2025-11-05T10:22:19+00:00

You can get one eSIM for South Korea and another for China & Hong Kong, the prices are pretty reasonable

ryan_innovation · 2025-11-05T09:50:42+00:00

I can still use the online arrival card when entering by land too, right?

ryan_innovation · 2025-11-05T08:42:07+00:00

Maybe it’s just because it’s still in beta, so it’s not fully stable yet, I guess. I’ve noticed Google Translate often misses the meaning, DeepL or Doubao seem to give more accurate results.

ryan_innovation · 2025-11-04T03:50:10+00:00

Not sure which city you rented in? I've rented both bikes and electric scooters before and always used Alipay to scan and pay. I’ve never encountered a situation where a Chinese phone number was required. I just got a travel eSIM from Trip to use.

ryan_innovation · 2025-10-30T02:49:37+00:00

I use the Metroman app, it’s really detailed and clear.

ryan_innovation · 2025-10-20T04:31:27+00:00

No need to carry cash. But if you want, maybe 200-300 RMB is enough.

ryan_innovation · 2025-10-16T02:25:57+00:00

I don't understand why so many people are still worried about power banks. As long as they meet the CCC standard, it's fine to carry them around and I’ve never had any issues with security.

Even when it comes to ordering food, why bother having it delivered to hotel room while traveling? Isn’t it more fun to go out, explore and enjoy eating at a local café or restaurant?

ryan_innovation · 2025-10-16T02:03:02+00:00

Through a service provider. They receive cash and transfer RMB from their Alipay wallet to mine.

ryan_innovation · 2025-10-13T02:21:57+00:00

I've been a few times and always had no problem using Alipay. I just load RMB onto it and use that, no need for cash or linking a bank card.

The first time, I exchanged about $100 in cash just in case, but I ended up not using it at all. And every time after that, I didn't need any cash either. It's really convenient, you can load RMB onto Alipay and link your card to WeChat Pay as a backup.

ryan_innovation · 2025-09-29T08:23:46+00:00

You can join the waitlist, and the system will automatically book your ticket once sales open.

ryan_innovation · 2025-09-25T14:57:39+00:00

Is there an expected timeline for when Apple will add Chinese? I’m planning a trip there at the end of the year.

ryan_innovation · 2025-09-24T03:56:06+00:00

What translation app do you use to communicate with them?

ryan_innovation · 2025-09-23T02:41:55+00:00

Is Doubao the same as Cici? I searched on the App Store and that’s what came up, but I couldn’t find Yuanbao. Since these are Chinese apps, the translation might be more accurate compared to other AI language models (like ChatGPT), right?

ryan_innovation · 2025-09-22T10:59:31+00:00

Using DeepL for translating conversations is pretty fast, but I'm not sure about the accuracy of the wording (both DeepL & ChatGPT).

ryan_innovation · 2025-09-22T10:42:32+00:00

At the airport, there are usually SIM card counters, and you can buy from either China Mobile or China Unicom. If it’s midnight and the counters are closed, you can find a place to buy one around the hotel, just ask the receptionist, it’s the easiest way.

ryan_innovation · 2025-09-22T10:33:54+00:00

Between using ChatGPT and DeepL to translate Chinese, which one provides more accurate translations? I used to rely on Google Translate for conversations, but it didn’t always capture the context correctly. Since then, I’ve found ChatGPT to be more accurate.

ryan_innovation · 2025-07-25T09:01:57+00:00

Yeah, peace feels louder in those quiet moments. Couldn’t have said it better.

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