Now that I’m back (safely) in Singapore after spending 6 weeks in Wuhan, Hubei China, and started a new semester back in school, there are some things that I miss about China.
You may have seen my previous post on the food in China. If you haven’t, check it out here!
Yes, I miss the huge food servings. The mountain of fried rice that costs only a dollar.
Of course, I’ve learnt through talking to the locals that while their food is cheap, their pay is lower compared to Singapore. What we consider a meager salary from a fast food restaurant worker is higher than what they can get for a similar job.
On the trip, we also went sightseeing to the Lulin Forest, Three Gorges Dam, Yellow Crane Tower, Hubei Provincial Museum, East Lake, Wudang Mountains and so on. The scenery was a shutterbug’s galore, and we also learnt about the rich history of Wuhan, of Hubei, and of China. Here are some pictures:
One of the artifacts on display at the Hubei Provincial Museum.
The beautiful scenery onboard a boat tour of the Three Gorges Dam.
This Overseas Immersion Programme was definitely a good experience. I learnt to adapt to the dire conditions of China, and in the process appreciated how fortunate I am to live in Singapore.
If you ever have the chance to go for such a trip, I encourage you to apply for it!
