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Historic Jing'an Citywalk. Meeting time: Wednesday evening 7:00 PM Cost: free to participate, no show penalty is RMB 18 after sign up. After sign up, Please add the host wechat via hawk_cn Meeting point: Exit 3 of People Square metro station, Line 1/2/8 This Wednesday evening, let's explore historic Jing'an area. Starting from Starbucks Rostery near West Nanjing road metro before we stroll to just renovated Zhangyuan. Then we pall Fun min road before we arrive at Jing'an temple. Starbucks Roastery in Shanghai, the world’s largest and a Flagship for Starbucks. The Roastery is both a factory and store, creating a rich sensorial experience wherein customers can watch and follow the coffee roasting process while sampling a variety of coffee beans and preparation styles from around the world. Historic Zhang's Garden reopens as a boutique destination Zhangyuan, or Zhang's Garden, opened in 1885 as China's first modern pleasure garden, but it later decayed into a neighborhood of dilapidated houses. Its former glory has now been restored in the latest round of urban renewal. Zhang Yuan, a community of hundreds of shikumen (a style featuring Western and Chinese elements) houses in downtown Shanghai's Jing'an district, reopen to the public on Dec 1 2022 after four years of protective renovation. Zhang Yuan, a community of hundreds of shikumen (a style featuring Western and Chinese elements) houses in downtown Shanghai's Jing'an district, will partially reopen to the public on Dec 1 after four years of protective renovation. Located just off Nanjing Road West at the corner of Taixing Road and Wujiang Road, Zhang Yuan - or Zhang's Garden - is widely known as Shanghai's largest, best-preserved and most diverse shikumen compound. The compound was named after its founding owner Zhang Shuhe (1850-1919), a merchant from Wuxi in Jiangsu province. Zhang had bought a piece of farmland in Shanghai from a Briton named Francis Groom before building a garden home for his mother. Read less

The **name Shangri-La** has become ubiquitous with paradise. It calls to mind visions of **picturesque landscapes** untouched by human hands, a last vestige of truly pristine nature, where people live in harmony with the world around them. In this 7-day tour that perfectly **combined with nature and culture,** you’ll fully explore **the mysterious Shangri-La**, to breathe in the Tibetan world, visiting legendary Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, learning to make Tangka art, and visit local Tibetan family. You'll also embark on **an epic journey** to hike the famous Tiger Leaping Gorge, explore the magnificent Balagezong Canyon, and spend relaxing time in Napa Lake and have outdoor afternoon tea in nature. **Follow** our lead to this adventure and **feast** your eyes and mind to the most! **✨ Highlights** **⛰️ Lost Horizon** In search of the surreal Shangri-La heaven, **a dream land** first appeared in British novelist James Hilton’s novel - **‘Lost Horizon’.** It is a great place to experience the **Tibetan lifestyle and religion .** **🥾 Epic Hike at Tiger Leaping Gorge** Trekking one of the top 10 hiking trails in the world - **the Tiger Leaping Gorge** \- for sheer dramatic natural beauty\! It is widely considered to be the finest treks in China due to its **unbeatable snow-caped Himalayan peak and gorge views.** **💃 Get to know local people** **Have lunch with the local Tibetan people** in the lesser-known Xiaozhongdian, and hikng the nearby nature. **🗿 Balagezong Canyon** Explore the mysterious ancient Bala Village, witness the holy snow mountains, plank road over Gangqu River, and precipitous gorges. It is **a pure land** isolated from the outside world, waiting for visitors to discover its **unique beauty** with rich Tibetan culture. **🍵 Outdoor afternoon tea in nature** Wonder into an unspoiled fairyland at Napa Lake Natural Reserve, **a beautiful plateau wetland** comprise of verdant grassland, flocks of yaks, horses and sheep, and not to mention **the colossal snow-caped Himalaya peaks** surrounded on three sides. **🥯 Immersive Cultural Experience** Make a piece of the marvelous Tangka art at the Tangka Academy, Dance the traditional Guozhuang with the locals **by the night campfire and taste the exotic Tibetan food.** **🏞️ Unbeatable Jingsha River and Himalaya View** Drive along the turbulent Jingsha River, the upper stretches of China’s mother river - **Yangtze River,** and soak in the views of the majestic Himalayan snow mountains\*\*, the world’s highest mountain range.\*\* **🏩 Living in Style** **Enjoy exquisite boutique hotels** in the beautiful Shuhe Old Town and Shangri-La. **🏠 Tranquil Ancient Towns and Tibetan Cuisine** Wonder in the less-crowded Baisha Ancient Town and Shuhe Ancient Town. **Enjoy Tibetan delicacies** including glutinous rice cake, buttered tea, highland barley, beef and mutton and all kinds of special Tibetan dairy food. **Trip Inquiry:** Telephone/WhatsAPP:0086 15001791355 Wechat: OKDealTravel Email: [([mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com](http://mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com/))] **🗺️ Itinerary** **Day 1 · Lijiang arrival (Shuhe Ancient Town free time)** Welcome to Yunnan. Your guide and driver will meet you are Lijiang Sanyi Airport during designated arrival time, and then drive to your hotel in Shuhe Ancient Town. **Have a good rest for the exciting 7-day journey!** 🏨 4 star hotel in Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang **Day 2 · Lijiang Baisha Ancient Town -🚌30min- Baisha Ancient Town and Yuhu Village -🚌2h- Tiger Leaping Gorge** **After breakfast,** **take a leisure walking tour** around the ancient Baisha Village and Yuhu Village at the foot of Yulong snow mountain, where you could learn the history of the Joseph Rock and hiding horses around the village. **In the afternoon,** you'll **drive to the famous Tiger Leaping Gorge** and **check-in at the local guest house.** You could choose to hike up 3km to the hotel with beautiful sceneries along the way! 🏨 3 star hostel in Tiger Leaping Gorge 🚌 160km; 2.5h 🥞 breakfast **Day 3 · Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking -🚌2h- Shangri-La** You'll go hiking the **Tiger Leaping Gorge**, one of the most spectacular hiking destinations in China! **Trekking 'the gorge'** is one of **the most worthwhile trips** in the country for outdoor enthusiasts, and a **can't-miss** destination for those visiting Yunnan province. 🏨 4 star hotel in Shangri-La 🚌 110km; 2h 🥞 breakfast **Day 4 · Shangri-La \* Baiji Monastery& Ganden Sumtseling Monastery; Napa Lake afternoon tea; Tangka Academy; Guozhuang Dance after dinner** Drive to Balagezong Canyon Scenic Area, which **earns very high admiration** for the mysterious ancient Bala Village, hospitable villagers, holy snow mountains, plank road over Gangqu River, and precipitous gorges, especially Shangri-la Grand Canyon. 🏨 4 star hotel in Shangri-La 🚌 160km; 3h 🥞 breakfast **Day 5 · Shangri-La-🚌1.5h- Balagezong Canyon -🚌1.5h- Shangri-La** **After breakfast,** hike to the nearby **Baiji Monastery** for a short visit, where you could light up the yak-oil light and pray; Adn then visit the famous Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Built in 1679, which is sometimes referred to as the Little Potala Palace. **In the afternoon,** let's go to **Napa lake** for some relaxing outdoor afternoon tea time! Enjoy coffee, tea and fingure foods in beautiful nature. **In late afternoon** , we will pay a visit to **Tangka Academy,** where you will learn to make a marvelous piece of Tangka art.Thangka serve as important teaching tools depicting the life of the Buddha, various influential lamas and other deities and bodhisattvas. **After dinner** we will join the local fold dance - **Guozhuang dance** with the local Tibetan people at the ancient town square, expressing the joy and enthusiasm of Tibetan culture and heritage 🏨 4 star hotel in Shangri-La 🚌 30km; 30min 🥞 breakfast; afternoon tea **Day 6 · Shangri-La -Tibetan family lunch -🚌2.5h- Lijiang** You will drive to Lijiang and visit local Tibetan family along the way to have lunch. Drive back to Lijiang in the evening. 🏨 4 star hotel in Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang 🚌 170km; 2.5h 🍲 breakfast; lunch **Day 7 · Lijiang departure** **Today is for departure.** Your driver will escort you to the Lijiang Sanyi Airport. Your legendary Shangri-La tour ends here. 🥞 breakfast **📅 Trip Dates & Pricing** **Chinese New Year** 14-20th Feb. 2026 17-23rd Feb 2026 **Early Bird Price : RMB 6299** **Full Price : RMB 6599** **Single Supplement : RMB 1800** **Only 6 early bird spots! grab it now!** **What's included:** ✅ **Transport:** 7 days of private local transport, airport picking up & seeing off service with committed flight schedule. ✅ **Tour guide:** English-speaking local tour guide ✅ **Some meals:** 7 breakfasts, 1 tibean family lunch, 1 outdoor afternoon tea ✅ **6-nights' accommodation:** 6 nights at the boutique hotel \*double occupancy ✅ **Entrance Tickets** to all the main scenic spots listed in the itinerary ✅ **Travel insurance** ✅ **First-aid kit, water, etc** **What's not included:** ❌ Main transportation (flights/train) from and to Lijiang ❌ The rest of the lunch and dinner during the trip ❌ Single room supplement: Dec 1200rmb; CNY-1800rmb ❌ Personal expenses and unexpected expenses

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***Scan the WhatsApp QR code above to connect with us.*** (Hint: Save the image to your phone, then open it. Press and hold on the image, and your WhatsApp app will open and prompt you to add the contact.) The picture above was taken in the compound of **Baoshan Temple** (寶山寺), it is a Buddhist temple located on the banks of the Lianqi River in the town of Baoshan District, Shanghai. Hi, my name is Nigel. I graduated from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and began my career designing rocket components for China’s aerospace program. So unlike the so-called “rocket scientists” on Wall Street, I am the real deal. For the past 20 years, I have helped foreign businesses achieve a smooth landing in China, navigating everything from market strategy and regulatory compliance to local partnerships and execution. I speak the languages of engineering, mathematics, and cross-border business. Let us have a cup of tea at a peaceful Buddhist temple and talk business. We can brainstorm practical, real-world approaches to doing business in China. My associate and I also host business networking events and organize trips around China for professionals and entrepreneurs. Please add the WhatsApp contact above to connect and confirm details.

✅ Small group (4-12ppl) ✅ Tibet permit handled for you ✅ Authentic experiences of Tibetan culture ✅ All iconic attractions included ✅ 1-2 people to sign up A classic 8-day tour that includes all of the iconic Tibet destinations, offering fabulous **monasteries**, breathtaking **high-altitude walks**, stunning views of the world’s **highest mountains** and one of the **warmest cultures** you will ever encounter. An ideal choice to fully experience the magnificient nature and fascinating culture of the sacred land of the Himalaya. **Destination:** Tibet, China **Accommodation:** 4 star hotel in Lhasa and Shigatse; one night in dorm room hostel or tent in Rongbuk with limited condition **Airport Free Picking up and Seeing Off -** Picking Up at 10:00，13:30，16:00，18:30 everyday from Lhasa airport to city downtown Seeing off at 06:30，08:00, 12:00 from Lhasa city downtown to the airport **(\*if your time falls off from these committed pickup times, there will be extra 400rmb/car for private airport pickup)** **Train station** picking up and seeing off are all **free of charge on your committed arrival and departure date.** **Notice** 1\. Each group will be confirmed with minimum of **4** guests and **12** guests maximum 2.The dates in the form highlighted **in bold** indicate that the groups have been confirmed with more than 4 guests signed up. 📅 Trip Dates & Pricing **Slow Season** Jan 11-18, **16-23, 19-26,** 22-29, **25- Feb. 1,** 29 - Feb. 5 Feb 1-8, **3-10,** 5-12, 6-13, **8-15,** 9-16, 12-19, **15- 22,19-26,** **22-Mar. 1,26- Mar. 5** Nov 1-8, 5-12, 8- 15, 12- 19,15-22, 19-26, 22-29, 26- Dec 3, 29-Dec 6 Dec 3-10, 6-13,10-17, 13-20,17-24,20-27, 24-31, 27-Jan3, 31-Jan7 **·** **Price:** RMB 6990 **·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 1400 **Normal Season** **Mar 1-8,** 4-11, 5-12, 8-15, 12- 19,**15-22,** **19-26,** 22-29, **25-Apr 1, 29 - Apr 5,** 30 - Apr. 6 **Apr. 1-8, 3-10, 5-12, 7-14, 9-16,11-18, 13-20, 16-23,**18- 25, **20-27, 23-30, 25- May 2, 27-May 4, 29-May 6** **May 1-8,** 3-10, 6-13, 8-15, **10-17,**11-18, 13-20, **14- 21,** 16-23,**17 -24,19-26,** 20-27, 22-29, **24-31,** May 25- Jun 1, 27 - Jun 3, 29-Jun 5 Oct 11-18, 12-19,14-21, 16-23, **19-26,** 21-28, 23-30, 25-Nov 1, 27-Nov3, 29-Nov5 **·** **Price:** RMB 7890 **·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 1560 **Peak Tour Season** June. 1-8, 3-10, **5-12, 7-14,** 9-16, 11-18, **14-19,**15-22, **16-23,** 17-24, 19-26, 21-28, **25 - July 2, 27 - July 4,** 29 - July 6 July. 1-8, 3-10, **5-12,8-15** **Aug. 21-28**, 23-30,**26-Sep 2**, 28-Sep 4, 30-Sep6 Sep 2-9, 4-11, 6-13, 9-16, **11-18,**13-20,16-23,**18-23** **·** **Price:** RMB 8390 **·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 1740 **TOP Peak Tour Season** July 10-17, 12-19, **15-22,**17-24, 20-27, 22- 29, 24-31, 26-Aug 2, 29-Aug 5, 31-Aug 7 Aug 3-10, 5-12, 7-14, 9-16, **11-18,** 14-19, 16-23, 18-25 Sep 20-27, 23-30, **25-Oct 2,** 27-Oct4, 30-Oct 7 Oct1-8, 4-11, **6-13,** 8-15 **·** **Price:** RMB 8990 **·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 1980 **Discounted Price For -** \* **200rmb/person off** discount price for **citizens from China including HK&Macao** \* Free of Charge for the children under 3 years old, half price for children between 4-11 years old and full price charged to children above 12 years old **🗺️ Itinerary Highlights** **Day 1 · Lhasa arrival, free time** 🚌 70kms \| 1h 🏨 Thangka Hotel Lhasa or similar ⛰️ 3650m **Day 2 · Lhasa City Sightseeing** ✨Visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery Debating 🏨 Thangka Hotel Lhasa or similar 🥞 Breakfast; Welcome Dinner ⛰️ 3650m **Day 3 · Lhasa City Sightseeing** ✨Potala Palace; Local Folks Activities; Johkang Temple；Local Tea House Experience 🏨 Thangka Hotel Lhasa or similar 🥞 Breakfast; Tea Break ⛰️ 3650m **Day 4 · Lhasa - Yamdrotso - Gyatse - Shigatse** ✨ Yamdrotso Lake, Local rural family visiting & Farm lunch; Karola Glacier 🏨 Schery Hotel Shigatse or similar 🚌 360kms \| 8h 🥞 Breakfast; farm lunch ⛰️ 3650m - 5030m - 3600m **Day 5 ·Shigatse - Tingri - Everest Base Camp** ✨ overlooking Mt. Everest and the Gawula view point visit Rongpuk Monastery (3.3km to EBC, you could take a short hike there if you like) 🏨 Everest Base Camp Guest House (dorm bed) 🚌 340kms \| 8h 🥞 None ⛰️ 3650m - 4300m - 5200m **Day 6 ·Mt. Everest - Dingyal-Shigatse：Everest East sideViewpoint, Farewell Dinner** ✨Savor the beautiful moments of the early morning. Visit Rongbuk Monastery, the world's highest-altitude monastery. Drive to the Xilin View point to admire the breathtaking views of the eastern slope of Everest, and Mt. Lhotse. Share a traditional Tibetan dinner and enjoy the distinctive folk songs and dances of Shigatse. 🏨 Schery Hotel Shigatse or similar 🚌 360kms \| 8h 🥞 Breakfast; Dinner with Song and Dance Performance ⛰️ 5200m - 4300m - 3600m **Day 7 · Shigaste - Lhasa** **✨** Tashilhunpo Monastery; Yarlung Zangbo River 🏨Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar 🚌 280kms; 5h 🥞 Breakfast ⛰️3650m **Day 8 · Lhasa departure** **🥞** Breakfast **Price includes:** **√ All necessary travel permits for Tibet** (mainland Chinese/HK citizen waived) √ Tourist bus/minibus transportation with experienced local driver during tour and between airport/train station and Hotel at designated period of time √ 6 nights accommondation: twin shared rooms with breakfast - 6 nights at 4-star hotel; 1 night at EBC area with limited condition and no breakfast. √ All admission fee of tourists sites listed in the itinerary √ Welcome dinner in D2, Tea break in D3 and Dinner with song and dance performance in D6. √ Experienced Local Tibetan private guide √ Travel insurance **Price does not include:** × Main transportation (flights/train) × Lunches except D4 and dinners Except D2 during the trip x Tips to driver and tour guide \*not mandatory × Single room supplement × Invoice and all personal expenses × Airport/train station pickup/see off out of your group dates dates or shuttle bus schedule **What you should bring:** **1\. Clothing** 1-2 pairs of durable shoes, mid-weight (may-sep) waterproof clothes (dress in layers); hat (to prevent from UV and strong wind); high-quality socks **2\. Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items** Sun block SPF 50+, lip balm SPF 50+, moisturizing skincare products, anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, wipes, feminine products, shaving products; (for 1 night in Rongbuk: travel size soap and shampoo, toothbrush and tooth paste, disposable towel, ear plugs, etc) **3\. Others** Original passport, basic medicines, waterbottle, camera, energy snacks, power bank, books, etc **About high altitude sickness:** The average altitude of Tibet is about **4000 meters** above the sea level (Lhasa: 3700m; Shigatse: 3836m; EBC: 5100m;). You may suffer from High Altitude Sickness in the beginning days of your Tibet trip. But don’t worry too much, **the high altitude can be acclimatized usually in 2\~3 days**. Our suggestion is to take a physical examination and get suggestions from your doctor, and medicines like aspirin is helpful to ease the headache. (drinking coke is also helpful). While in Tibet, you should **keep warm all the time**, avoid running, drink more water and eat more vegetables and carbohydrates. We suggest you to not take showers during the first day after your arrival at Tibet. If you don’t feel well, get help from your tour guide or go to the hospital without any delay.

Meet and connect with other solo entrepreneurs who understand the unique challenges and rewards of running a business single-handedly 结识并联系其他独立创业者，他们了解独自经营企业的独特挑战和回报 Whether you're just starting out or have been on this journey for a while, our gathering is designed to provide you with valuable connections, insights, and resources. You'll have the chance to: 无论您是刚刚起步还是已经踏上征程一段时间，我们的聚会都旨在为您提供宝贵的联系、见解和资源。您将有机会： * **Meet and Mingle:** Engage with fellow solo entrepreneurs from various industries. Share your stories, challenges, and triumphs in an environment that understands the solo journey. * **Learn from Experts:** Hear from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts who will offer actionable advice on key topics like time management, scaling your business, and building a personal brand. * **Explore Collaboration Opportunities:** Discover potential collaborations and partnerships that can help expand your business, diversify your offerings, and reach new markets. * **Boost Your Business Visibility:** Showcase your business, products, or services and gain visibility among a community that’s eager to support fellow entrepreneurs. This networking event isn’t just about making connections; it’s about building a community of solo entrepreneurs who can grow and succeed together. Come, be a part of this empowering experience, and take your solo business to new heights! **Who Should Attend:** * Solo Entrepreneurs * Freelancers * Startup Founders * Consultants * Small Business Owners * Creative Professionals * Digital Nomads * Aspiring Entrepreneurs * Side Hustlers * Business Coaches and Mentors: 🟩Please set(RSVP) You're going! We'll as you get early-bird ticket 🎫：Early-bird: 40 RMB = 6$ normal 50 RMB = 7$ At door 60 RMB = 8$ **豆瓣主办方** Douban version — RSVP there too: [https://site.douban.com/307201/](https://site.douban.com/307201/) 手机（同微信号）Phone Number (Same for): +8617317121983 WhatsApp/WeChat：17317121983 活动地址：复旦科技园1楼

请添加我的微信：**GD-Karen** 我将把您加入微信群。您也可以扫描上方图片中的二维码直接添加我。所有最终安排及活动详情都会通过微信公布。活动将以中英文进行，您也可借此机会练习商务英语。 诚邀您参加在人民广场举行的轻松交流活动。 您可以展示自己的产品或服务，拓展人脉关系，或者只是来放松一下。 参与费用为人民币50元，包含充足的啤酒与软饮，以及高质量的交流机会。 无需压力，无需正装。只需带上您的智慧、创意与积极的能量。 让我们共同 **建立联系、携手合作、创造价值**！ 👉 参与方式：请添加Karen微信 **GD-Karen** 所有最终安排及活动详情均将在微信中发布。

Join us for a **Photo Walk** around the **Jing'an Temple and the French Concession** where we will explore some good spots and level up our skills together. **All levels of photographers are welcome.** You can bring your camera, smartphone, or any photography equipment you prefer. 1\. Reserve your SPOT on Meetup ASAP\, we have limited spots\. Please don't show up if you are not on the final list of attendees. If you can't make it, please move yourself to the not going list to allow people on the waiting list to move. 2\. Join [WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDsJrefpjg7GQ4niagkZ2O?mode=wwc) It's very important to join to get live updates and live location. 3\. Follow us on Instagram [@takeaphotowalkcommunity](https://www.instagram.com/stories/takeaphotowalkcommunity/) where you'll find more information about our next events, as well as photos of the group and our walks. 4\. The photo walk will be in English 🇺🇸🇬🇧 but we have members from all over the world\. **Who we are.** Take a Photo Walk is a community-based startup founded in July 2024 in Barcelona to connect photo lovers and content creators around the world. We organise and host our own photo walk meetups and private photo walks in Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, London and many other places. We're an open and inclusive community. Feel free to join one of our events and bring your friends! **Data Protection: Regulations for Photos/Videos at Events.** When attending any events, policies regarding personal images often involve your consent and usage. Generally, private photos for personal use are acceptable, sharing them on social media may require consent if individuals are recognizable within the photo. You should tag the community and the individual in social media. If you're not comfortable being photographed or filmed, please let the group know before the event begins.

Please add my WeChat **GD-Karen. All final arrangements and event details are shared on WeChat. I will add you to a WeChat group.** **Why Face-to-Face Still Matters** Technology has made video conferencing a marvel of modern communication. Yet even world leaders cross continents to meet in person. Why? Because nothing compares to the trust and understanding that come from being physically present—reading body language, sharing energy, and building authentic connections. **Karen’s Saturday Social & Business Networking Meetup** 📍 **Location:** People’s Square, Shanghai 🗓️ **Time:** Saturday afternoon 💴 **Fee:** 50 RMB (includes unlimited beer & soft drinks) What to Expect: * Exchange ideas and pitch your projects or products * Build both professional and social connections * Grow your network in a relaxed, open setting Come for the opportunity. Stay for the conversations. Leave with new connections that spark future possibilities. 👉 **To join:** Please add Karen on WeChat at **GD-Karen** **All final arrangements and event details are shared on WeChat.**

**Please add my WeChat** **GD-Karen. All final arrangements and event details are shared on WeChat. I will add you to a WeChat group. Remember to mention 3D Printing when you add me as I have a few WeChat groups.** Hello everyone, my name is Karen. I’ve launched a 3D-printing startup near People’s Square, and I’d like to connect with others who are interested in 3D printing—whether for technical discussions, resource sharing, or project collaboration. From time to time, I may have larger projects where partnership could benefit everyone involved. If so, I’d be glad to share both the work and the revenue. Hope to meet fellow enthusiasts soon.

**Bringing Dubai AI weekly AI energy to ShanghAI (上海):** 我们每周六 19:30 线下聚会。 This is a casual, high-bandwidth gathering for AI programmers, founders, and the AI-curious (对 AI 好奇的朋友们). No prior background required—探索如何用好 AI，而不是被它取代。 📱 Stay Connected / 保持联系 Join our shared global community to stay synced on tools, locations, and updates: * **WhatsApp (Global Community):** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNyJtDI2Zu5B6mHR3I8NNd](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DNyJtDI2Zu5B6mHR3I8NNd) * **WeChat/QQ Group (Weekly Update):** [https://qm.qq.com/q/EEKnU4Sp7q](https://qm.qq.com/q/EEKnU4Sp7q) * **Meetup Pages:** [https://www.meetup.com/shanghai-ai](https://www.meetup.com/shanghai-ai) [https://www.meetup.com/dubai-ai](https://www.meetup.com/dubai-ai) ### 📍 The Venue / 活动地点 We start with focused discussions and transition to the city's nightlife energy after the bookstore closes. * **19:30 - 21:30:** Local Book Store (Check WeChat group for this week's specific hidden gem). * **21:30+ After-Hours:** We move to **4 Heng Shan Lu, Xu Hui Qu (衡山路4号，徐汇区)**. This is a lively, expat-friendly bar street—perfect for "terrace" networking and neighborhood-style food. * **Cost:** Free (Come as a regular customer). ### 🌍 Global Context / 全球联动 ShanghAI is a direct sister hub to the **Dubai AI (DIFC)** and **MumbAI AI** chapters. We are building a global “AI-agentic social marketplace” community—从上海到迪拜，从线下 meetup 到线上工具 (DubaiAI.vip). *** Reply with a comment below or visit the scratchpad at **[https://dubaiai.vip/profile/dubai-ai-vip@outlook.com](https://dubaiai.vip/profile/dubai-ai-vip@outlook.com)** to add ideas for our next meeting: * **How to get paid by fans & clients:** Discussions around app payments and global payouts. **Stripe API (US)** vs. **WeChat Pay/Alipay (China)** vs. **RazorPay (India)**. Navigating taxes and cross-border financial regulations. * **How to get closer to creators & developers:** Insights into local Xuhui business networks, Shanghai co-working spaces, and regulated industries (Education/Healthcare). What products do local customers actually want? * **How to share revenue with influencers:** Partnering with local creators on **Xiaohongshu (小红书)**, Instagram, or YouTube to distribute and market AI products. * **How to save time via AI Agents:** Setting up **OpenAI Codex CLI**, **Google Gemini CLI**, **Anthropic Claude Code**, or **Google Antigravity** to delegate tasks directly from your terminal. *Add your own ideas and discussion topics to the scratchpad link above...*

1月22日，周四晚 『时间自由者俱乐部』 一人公司/自由职业者/内容创业者/数字游民/博主/副业 · 魔都新年夜谈 不卷不躺，和热爱生活、掌控时间的人共饮这一杯 Thursday, January 22, 2026 Time Freedom Club · Shanghai New Year Networking Night for Solo Entrepreneurs / Freelancers / Content Creators / Digital Nomads / Bloggers / Side Hustlers Work less. Live more. Drink with people who own their time. 购票链接 TICKET LINK: https://yoopay.cn/event/35838509 2026 开年之际， 我们想把这杯酒， 敬给那些愿意为热爱长期投入， 也愿意把时间重新交还给生活的人。 这一夜，属于「时间自由者」 As the new year begins, we raise this glass to those who choose to invest deeply in what they love— and who are intentional about giving time back to their lives. This evening is for the Time-Free. 他们可能正在经营一人公司， 或以自由职业、内容创业为主要路径； 也可能是博主、数字游民， 或一边工作，一边搭建属于自己的副业系统 身份不同，但有一个清晰的共通点： 对时间有意识，对选择有判断， 并持续探索一种更适合自己的生活方式 You might be running a one-person business, working independently, or building a content-driven path. You might be a blogger, a digital nomad, or someone balancing a main job while developing a side project of your own. Different paths, one shared mindset: a conscious relationship with time, thoughtful decision-making, and an ongoing search for a better way to live and work. 这一次，我们选择在淮海中路百年历史保护建筑中的 Geographer 地理学家酒馆相聚。原始洞穴般的空间结构，结合优雅的法式浪漫氛围，为这场夜谈，提供一个有腔调的发生场域 We’ll be gathering at Geographer, located in a century-old heritage building on Huaihai Road. Its cave-like architecture and French romantic atmosphere create a character-rich setting—the perfect backdrop for an night of conversation. 这是一段为同频者准备的夜晚 在舒适的空间里，自然交流 聊正在发生的工作、创作与生活 也在彼此的经验中，找到新的灵感与方向 This is an evening designed for people on the same wavelength. In a relaxed, carefully curated space, conversations flow naturally— about work, creation, and everyday life— and through shared experiences, new ideas and directions begin to emerge. Attendees 参与人群 本场活动邀请以下类型的城市时间自由探索者： 一人公司主理人 / 创业者 / 联合创始人 自媒体人 / 博主 / 内容创业者 自由职业者 / 顾问 / 独立服务提供者 数字游民 / 远程工作者 / 时间自主型工作者 正在搭建副业、关注 lifestyle 与长期成长的人 我们期待的是对生活有判断力、对交流有边界感、愿意倾听、也愿意分享真实经验的个体。 共同营造一个『松弛、精致、私密、自然』且真正聊得下去的高质量社交场 往期视频回顾 Video Recap WHEN 1月22日，周四 晚上7点至11点 7 pm to 11 pm January 22, Thursday WHERE Geographer 地理学家酒馆 Whisky·Cocktails（淮海中路店） 上海市淮海中路451-477号F01层 F01, No.451-477 Middle Huaihai Road, Shanghai 位于淮海中路上百年历史保护建筑培文公寓中的“地理学家5.0”，是原始洞穴和法式浪漫主义的完美结合！ Located in the century-old heritage building Peiwen Apartments on Huaihai Middle Road, "Geographer" is a perfect blend of primal caverns and French romanticism! ADMISSION 门票费用 RSVP Options: Ticket includes 1 complimentary drink 以下门票费用均包括1杯酒水（或软饮） 酒水选项：红、白葡萄酒，金汤力，嗨棒，苏打水，汤力水，干姜水，可乐，苹果汁，lady淮海 Drink options: red and white wine, gin tonic, highball, soda, tonic, ginger ale, cola, apple juice, Lady Huaihai. Early Bird Ticket 早鸟票 Sign up before 11pm, Jan.19 1月19日23点前报名（周一） Single Ticket 单人价 RMB 118 /person 每位118元 Prepaid Ticket 预购门票 Group Ticket 组队价 (2+ people sign up 两人及以上报名) RMB 128 /person 每位128元 Single Ticket 单人价 RMB 138 /person 每位138元 Presale ends at 7 pm, Jan.22 预售将于1月22日7点前截止 Ticket on spot 现场支付 RMB 158 /person 每位158元 购票链接 TICKET LINK: https://yoopay.cn/event/35838509 WeChat 联系微信：shfun_official WeChat Official Account 微信公众号: ShanghaiFUN上海

**NEW LOCATION - THE DAILY GROWLER -** **2812 Fishinger Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221** Over the years, we’ve heard two requests constantly: 1. A place that was quieter and possibly private. 2. “I wish they accepted Bitcoin.” We’ve finally found a solution to these requests with The Daily Growler. We’ll have access to their private room, and you’ll be able to pay your tab with Bitcoin. Join us for a fun and relaxed social event! Enjoy delicious food and drinks as we chat about the latest news in the Bitcoin world. Everyone is welcome, whether you're looking for guidance, have questions, or just want to meet like-minded people. These social evenings are a great opportunity to make new friends and enhance your experience at the larger events throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you there! PSA: If the attendee RSVP seems low, keep in mind that most of our attendees come from X and not [meetup.com.](http://meetup.com./) You are welcome to come and become a part of our online community. Recordings of past guest speakers are available on our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@columbusbitcoin](https://www.youtube.com/@columbusbitcoin)

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

**NEW LOCATION - THE DAILY GROWLER -** **2812 Fishinger Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221** Over the years, we’ve heard two requests constantly: 1. A place that was quieter and possibly private. 2. “I wish they accepted Bitcoin.” We’ve finally found a solution to these requests with The Daily Growler. We’ll have access to their private room, and you’ll be able to pay your tab with Bitcoin. Join us for a fun and relaxed social event! Enjoy delicious food and drinks as we chat about the latest news in the Bitcoin world. Everyone is welcome, whether you're looking for guidance, have questions, or just want to meet like-minded people. These social evenings are a great opportunity to make new friends and enhance your experience at the larger events throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you there! PSA: If the attendee RSVP seems low, keep in mind that most of our attendees come from X and not [meetup.com.](http://meetup.com./) You are welcome to come and become a part of our online community. Recordings of past guest speakers are available on our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@columbusbitcoin](https://www.youtube.com/@columbusbitcoin)

**Photography 101: Discover The Photographer Within** **Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your camera? Then this beginning photography course is perfect for you!** This beginner-friendly photography class is your gateway to unlocking the power of your camera and developing a confident artistic vision. This course offers an engaging and practical approach to essential techniques and creative principles for impactful photography. We will explore the use of camera settings, composition, and light to tell a story that evokes emotion in the viewer. **Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn to:** * **Master Your Camera:** Learn fundamental camera functions, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, so you can confidently control exposure and creative effects in any lighting situation. * **Compose Captivating Images:** Explore and apply classic composition principles like the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to create visually appealing and impactful photographs. * **Harness the Power of Light:** Understand how different light sources (natural and artificial) affect your images and learn to manipulate them to create mood, texture, and enhance the overall quality of your photos. * **Control Focus and Depth of Field:** Discover how to effectively utilize depth of field to isolate your subject and achieve captivating background blur (bokeh) or ensure sharpness throughout your landscape shots. * **Work with Lenses and Filters:** Explore the impact of various lens types and focal lengths on photographs and learn how filters can add creative control and protection. **This class provides the foundation needed to confidently create high-quality images and begin a photographic journey, regardless of the camera used.** **Prerequisites:** * A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises. * You may attend this class in one of two ways: 1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store 2. Purchasing a seat in the class

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.

**HAPPY HOUSE HUNTERS JOIN THE CENTRAL OHIO INVESTOR NETWORK** \* Time: 5 pm‎ - ‎8 pm‎ ‎ [Eastern Time] \* JANUARY 2026 ONLY: FOURTH Tuesday the 27th, then back to the regular schedule of third Tuesdays next month \* Where: Pastimes Pub at Grandview Yard, 775 Yard St. Columbus 43212 \* Description: Join Us for the Ultimate Real Estate Meet and Greet! Flip, Buy and Hold, Long-Term Rentals, Mid-Term Rentals & Short-Term B&B! Are you passionate about real estate investments or curious about the world of long-term rentals, mid-term rentals, or short-term rentals? Look no further because the "Happy House Hunters" and "The Inns and Outs of a B&B" invite you to come together with COIN for exciting monthly Meet and Greet events for all real estate investors! We look forward to seeing you there!