A journey in the land of dragons. From romantic Xiamen to lively and futuristic Shanghai, fully experiencing the local life and admiring a new vision of the world
by Viktoriya Romanova – clicca qui per la versione Italiana
Hey, everybody. My name is Viktoriya. I come from Ukraine. Like many people, I always dream of traveling or living abroad. I haven’t been able to judge for a long time. Even for me, fate has given me the opportunity to visit a unique country: China.
When you visit for the first time, you feel like another planet. And here my world outlook has changed fundamentally. I haven’t understood for a long time where I am, what kind of strange people this is, their language, and the unrealistic confusion. It’s strange that it looks like I’ve entered another world, the future world, with innovative ideas, greatest cities with offices, shops, skyscrapers… I realized that here, everyone can feel a unique, free and independent, with great potential, this nation has a lot to learn. They are very wise, purposeful and working people. But it’s a pity that you can’t convey all the feelings and impressions. Therefore, every one of you must go to this country even once in your life.
In fact, for me, the first place I lived in China for two years was Xiamen. It is located in the south of China. It’s unbelievable place, between palm trees, sea, mountains and all kinds of plants.
Xiamen is divided into the island and the mainland, but the main places of interest and the whole life are on the island. There are many people in the sanatorium city. A beautiful park, the nearby ocean, an entertainment center, swimming pools, buildings and restaurants, clubs, karaoke, bar street. There are basically foreigners gathered together to have a delicious meal and rest with friends. Each of you will find your own place according to your own interests.
Xiamen, a quiet romantic city, is one of the most expensive cities in China, so tourists need to have enough money to visit this place. If you wanna find some job, the salary here is very good. If you decide to work here, I think it’s not hard to find a job as a translator or an English teacher. Basically, this kind of work is popular in China. Even if you don’t have a higher education, artists will have many vacancies and suggestions.
The second place was I lived is Shanghai. The city is unbelievable and showcases its advanced technology. From the first time, you can understand that you want to come back and enjoy everything around you. It’s like a shot from a future movie. It also takes a long time to live or come to Shanghai to observe it. Because your feeling can chance all time.
This city is rich, also from historical and cultural point, making a wonderful contrast style. The architectural style of modern skyscrapers and business centers is completely consistent with the architectural styles of different times and countries, more French, more suitable for modern architectural styles like in Europe. You can walk in the old town or have a fun in a beautiful parks, such as Disneyland.
The city of Shanghai is unique. You can feel the energy of the dynamic city, always open 24 hours a day. The tallest skyscrapers shining in the night, in the never sleep city.
Personally, I love Shanghai and everyone should come here to feel the energy of the city. It gives you motivation and inspires you to move forward every time.
So if you read this article now and think about which country you can choose to visit, work, get the biggest and most important new impression, experience, and even change your world view.
Welcome to China!