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Tourist Trap: Sticky Rice is not the new Sushi!
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    • There is a local food called sticky rice. It is wrapped in banana leaves. Do not mistake this for a Chinese type of Sushi and attempt to eat the leaves. They are not tasty...or so I heard.

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    Tourist Trap: Beware 'Western' prices
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    • As a westerner, expect prices for goods to be quoted as up to 10 times the 'real' price. Bear this in mind when haggling for goods. This also applies to meals, so view the price on a menu before you order anything. Otherwise you could be stung with a hefty bill.

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    Tourist Trap: No taxi when you need it!
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    • Get your hotel to call a taxi for you if you have a deadline. Don't assume that you will get a taxi when you really need one, despite the fact that you saw 100's of empty ones all day.

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    Tourist Trap: The world is their oyster...and the street is..
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    • Do not walk in any puddles on the street. Children in China do not wear nappies. Instead they have a slit in their pants through which they can do their business. When nature calls, anywhere is a potential toilet.

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    Sanbartist Thu Oct 20, 2005 23:08 UTC
     Am off to Shanghai mid November, I'll take tour tips and report back...thanx sanbartist    		kphstar Wed Jul 13, 2005 08:42 UTC
     nothing wrong with the front open slit concept. in vietnam, that was all we had to go on. :P i have photos to provide it too. but i am sure you'll down upon me if i was to share. :)
    we2364 Thu Dec 2, 2004 06:21 UTC
     Shanghai might be the youngest cities among all old big cities of China. That's why you dont see many well-preserved traditions. But you had nice pics and delicious Zhong Zi (they are not banana leaves, but a local reed leaves). Truly enjoyed :)

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