A German exchange student has embarked on an enriching journey to explore Chinese culture and modern-day lifestyles in China.
Fusai, an exchange student from Germany studying at Tongji University in Shanghai, has visited several cities in China. Among them, Beijing stands out as his favorite so far. He was particularly impressed by the city's prestigious universities and the majestic Great Wall.
"I had the opportunity to visit many amazing cities in China such as Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou or Hangzhou. Out of all the cities I've been to so far, my favorite city is definitely Beijing. I've visited many special places, such as many universities like Tsinghua University or Peking University. And my favorite thing was that we played basketball with different locals at the different universities, so we really experienced some contact with local students. And furthermore, we just climbed up to the Mutianyu (section of the Great Wall) wall. It was super hot, but it was definitely a great thing that it wasn't that crowded and touristic. During my travels, I had the opportunity to also try many different local foods in different parts of China," he said.
He shared his firsthand experiences of local cuisine in the cities he has visited and using mobile payments. He also praised the well-maintained tourist facilities in China.
"Moreover, the public transportation system in China, especially in bigger cities like Shanghai or Beijing, is really good. I think that the subway is very clean and very convenient because it's very easy to get from A to B. Everything in the subway is also told in English. Mobile payments are very convenient in China. You just need your mobile with you, and you can even rent power banks if your mobile goes out of charge," he said.
Thanks to China's 15-day visa-free tourist visit policy for German nationals, Fusai's family and friends are also having a great time visiting him in Shanghai. Acting as a tour guide and showing them where he studies and lives, Fusai says that the policy will definitely help boost the tourist industry in China.
German student explores Chinese culture, lifestyle on exchange tour
