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Language exchange @Jing an
Hi there,
Welcome to join our group to practice the new language with new friends.
WeChat: ZoeMandarinClass
The Fiction Workshop
Welcome to the Shanghai Writing Workshop. We are interested in everything related to creative writing, and we hope you can join us.
If you're interested in joining, you'll need to join our wechat chat group to let us know if you're lost on your way to the meeting. You can wechat me at texaswriter, and I can get you added. I also encourage you to scan the QR code above to join our official wechat channel. There you can get detailed directions on how to find us, how to sign up for our website (www.shanghaiwriting.com), and details on how we function.
There's a new short prompt available on the website that's updated for each meeting. Try and post a response a few days before meeting if you want others a chance to comment on it.
You also don't have to submit. Readers are always welcome, but I do find that reading before meeting greasy increases the joy of going to meeting.
No experience required. We are a mixed group in terms of experience, backgrounds, and languages, but I find that we are also very supportive of each other in everything from goals to reading to publishing.
In addition to the standard workshop, the Shanghai Writing Workshop hosts two writing retreats a year, puts forward a team for the three day novel writing competition, hosts a reading series called Shanghai Voices, and puts together an ebook anthology of work at the end of every year. We're always doing something, and if you have any ideas, we're always up for anything literature related.
Once again, if you need help getting setup, contact me on wechat, texaswriter, and I hope to see you at the workshop.
Zoe Mandarin Class
This is a group for anyone interested in learning Chinese, including oral Chinese ,business Chinese ,HSK. And on every Friday night we do Chinese Corner,greetings,learning part, language exchange, free talk,games etc. Btw, coffee,drinks are on the side. all skill levels are Welcome!! It’s a great chance to make international friends ,and learn about other cultures . Looking forward to seeing you:-)
WeChat : ZoeMandarinClass
喜欢外语的朋友欢迎加入我们!既能练习第二语言,又能结交一些新朋友,感受不同国家的文化和习惯!欢迎大家!
【NEW & WORKDAY】MAR 18TH Xuling Ancient Trail Rape Blossom Hiking - 8km
**Xuling Ancient Trail**
Nestled in the picturesque Jiande City of Zhejiang Province, the **Xuling Ancient Trail** offers a perfect escape into nature and history. This centuries-old stone-paved path winds through lush bamboo forests, terraced fields, and traditional villages, showcasing the serene beauty of the Jiangnan countryside.
**Highlights of the Trail:**
* **Scenic Views**: Hike through rolling hills adorned with seasonal blooms—rapeseed flowers in spring, verdant greens in summer, golden hues in autumn, and tranquil mist in winter.
* **Cultural Heritage**: Walk along the same historic route used by locals for trade and travel, with well-preserved sections of stone steps and occasional ancient pavilions.
* **Village Charm**: Pass by quaint villages like Xulingcun, where you can experience rural life and enjoy local hospitality.
*
**Trip Information**
**Date:** MAR 18TH Wednesday
**Meetup**
7:00 at Exit 6 of Line 1/4
Shanghai INDOOR Stadium Metro Station
**Transportation:**
Private Car or Bus
**Difficulty:**
Easy hiking - about 8km
**Accommodation:**
No
**Itinerary**
**D1 MAR 18TH WEDNESDAY**
Meetup at Exit 6 of Line 1/4 Shanghai INDOOR Stadium metro station
-> Departure time: 07:00 [Please be there 5-10 mins earlier, Thanks]
-> Travel Time: About 300km away, about 3.5-4 hours driving depending on the traffic;
11:00 arrived and let's go hiking and enjoy the beautiful spring and rape blossom;
12:30-13:00 we will find a nice spot for picnic lunch (bring your own picnic lunch)
13:30 Let's keep hiking,
16:00-16:30 finish hiking
16:30 Head back to Shanghai and will arrival at Shanghai around 8pm depends on the traffic;
🥗 Meals: ***bring your own picnic lunch***
**TRIP PRICE**
**398 RMB/ONE**
**New Trail exploring - fitness required**
**ONLY 268 RMB/ONE**
**\* Participants:** 3-15 International hikers
**\* Deposit:** 200RMB should be paid asap to secure your spots and the balance will be collected 1-2 days before the trip
**\* Payment** can be transferred via WeChat or Alipay or Cash or Bank
**Price Included:**
✅ All the transportation fees and driver’s allowances
✅ All the organizing fees and English trip leaders’ allowances
✅ Utility equipment and first aid
✅ Outdoor insurance
✅ Free water refill - please bring your own water bottle
**Price Excluded:**
❌ Alcoholic drinks
❌ Personal shopping and other cost not mentioned above
**CONTACT US**
**More questions about our trips, Feel free to contact us**
*HikingLovers-Customer Service*
*WeChat 1 : hikinglovers*
*WeChat 2 : hikinglovers-sh1*
**CANCELLATION**
-> For cancellation *up to 3 days* before departure time, the full deposit will be refunded
-> For cancellation *within 3 days* of departure time, the deposit will be lost (possibility to transfer it to someone else if you find a person willing to replace you)
-> HikingLovers has the right to adjust the trip schedule based on weather and safety conditions
**DISCLAIMER**
Considering that Outdoor hiking trips have some *unexpected risks and environmental changes or other uncertainties*, the organizer - HikingLovers will buy professional outdoor insurance for all the members before the trip and also will organize rescue for any emergency on site. *All the participants have to follow the organization of the trip organizers/ trip leaders/coordinators/Local guide.* Otherwise you should bear your own consequences caused by your own mistakes. *We hereby declare that the trip organizers will not have any joint liability of the unpredictable accidents caused by Environment or any accidents caused by the participants’ mistake during the hiking trips.*
**ABOUT US**
***HikingLovers Outdoor Club*** was founded in May, 2013 by outdoor lovers who loves hiking and kinds of adventure activities! HikingLovers now turned to be an international hiking club. We organized hiking trips and kinds of adventurous acitivities for foreigners and English Speaking ppl living in Shanghai. We want to make the mixculture of “West meets East” . We have a group of energetic hiking and adventure lovers working as full-time/part-time trip learders from different countries. Join us to adventure in the wilderness and challenge yourself and explore China.
**HikingLovers -- West Meets East; Keep Calm and Hike on! Exploring & Adventuring Life.**
2026 Full Year【8-D Classic Tibet】Lhasa-Yamdrok-Shigaste-EBC Weekly Depart
✅ 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.
Chinese Corner in Jing an
Chinese Corner in Jing an(Line 7 Changping Lu station) Please free free to join us. All levels are welcome! Don’t worry about your Chinese level, we have mandarin teachers here to help you, any questions free to ask. More informations
Welcome to add WeChat : ZoeMandarinClass
2026 Apr-Oct【South Ngari Tibet 15-Day Tour】EBC, Mt. Kailash&Manasarovar Trek
The ruins of **lost civilizations** like Guge Kingdom, **ultimate pilgrimage destination** such as Mt. Kailash, and a vast array of **wildlife** keep captivating ceaseless flow of global photographers, pilgrims
and other tourists to visit in **Ngari region.**
Starting your adventure from Lhasa, this **15-day big loop tour** brings you a superb chance to explore the **essence of Tibet** with a focus in **vast wilderness of Ngari.**
Grab your passport and let's get on this **once-in-a-life-time journey.**
**Highlights**
**☁️ABOVE THE CLOUD -** See seven epic 8000+m snow peaks
**🏔️MT. KAILASH · A PILGRIMAGE -** 3-day trekking to the ultimate holy mountain
**🌊THOUSAND LAKES -** a feast for the eyes
**🛖IN-DEPTH CULTURE -** visiting some of the most secret and fascinating monasteries and Tibetan villages
**🦌WILD LIFE -** Changtang depopulated zone
4 **Guarantee**
***01.*** Comfortable accommodation
***02.*** Oxygen bottle
***03.*** Comfortable bus & experienced local driver
***04.*** 10+ years' experiences in Tibet travelling
**🗺️ Trip At a Glance**
**Day 1 · Lhasa arrival (3650m)**
⛰️3650m
🏨 Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similiar
🚌 70km; 1hrs
**Day 2 · Lhasa City Sightseeing \*Drepung Monastery,**
Sera Monastery and watch the monks' debate activities
🏨 Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar
**Day 3 · Lhasa City Sightseeing \*Potala Palace,**
Visit the Jokhang Temple and Barkor Street, Sweet Tea House Break
🏨 Gang-Gyan Hotel Lhasa or similar
**Day 4 · Lhasa – Yamdrotso Lake - Farm House Lunch -Gyantse - Shigatse**
🏨 Shiga-Yangcha Hotel Shigatse or similar
⛰️3650-5030-3600m
🚌 360km; 8hrs
**Day 5 · Shigatse-Tingri-Everest Base Camp**
⛰️3600-4300-5200m
🏨 Rongpuk Guest House
🚌 340km; 8hrs
**Day 6 · EBC -Pekutso-Saga**
⛰️5200-4510m
🏨 TYalong Zangpo Hotel or Similar
🚌 380km; 7hrs
**Day 7 · Saga -Tarchen**
⛰️4600m
🏨 Himalaya Hotel or similar
🚌 490km; 8hrs
**Day 8 · Kailash Kora, 1st day Tarchen - Driapuk**
🥾 trekking 13km; 5hrs
⛰️4675-5210m
🏨Driapuk Monastery Guesthouse
**Day 9 · Kailash Kora, 2nd day Driapuk – Dzultripuk**
🥾 trekking 24km; 10hrs
⛰️4675-5630-4810m
🏨 Dzultripuk Monastery Guesthouse
**Day 10 · Kailash Kora, 3rd day Dzultripuk – Lake Manasarovar.**
🥾 trekking 12km; 4hrs
⛰️ 4810-4600m
🏨 Himalaya Hotel or similar
**Day 11 · Tarchen-Saga**
⛰️4510m
🏨 Yalong Zangpo Hotel or Similar
🚌 490km; 8hrs
**Day 12 · Saga - kyirong**
⛰️4510-2800m
🏨 Pencuo Kangsang Hotel or Similar
🚌 200km; 3hrs
**Day 13 · Kyirong-Tingri**
⛰️2800-4300m
🏨 Tingri Everest Hotel or Similar
🚌 260km; 5hrs
**Day 14 · Tingri-Lhasa**
⛰️4300-3650m
🏨 Lhasa GangGyan Hotel or similar
🚌 500km; 3hrs
**Day 15 · Lhasa departure**
**📅 Trip Dates & Pricing**(Dates in bold are **CONFIRMED** groups)
**April 28-May 12**
**May 8-22,May 17-June 31,May 29-June 12**
Oct 11-25,Oct 18-Nov 1
**·** **Price:** RMB 14960
**·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 2750
**May 24 - June 7(Saga Dawa Festival)**
**·** **Price:** RMB 16460
**·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 3710
**June 6-20,June 11-25,June 15-29,June 22-July 6,June 29-July 13,July 5-19**
**Aug 21-Sep 4,Aug 29-Sep 12**
Sep 8-22, Sep 12-26, Sep 19-Oct 3
**·** **Price:** RMB 15990
**·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 3050
July 17-31,July 22-Aug 5,**July 31-Aug 14**
Aug 6-20,Aug 15-29
Sep 26-Oct 10,**Oct 4-18**
**·** **Price:** RMB 16880
**·** **Single Supplement:** RMB 3250
**What's included**
· **Tibet travel permit** and all other necessary permits to Tibet
· **15-days' local transportation** (7-23 seats bus with AC) with **one time airport picking-up and seeing-off service**
· **14-nights' accommodation** in hotel and guesthouse (double occupancy)
· All **admission fees** and activities indicated in the itinerary
· 9 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 tea-break and 1 dinner
· **Knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide**
· **Travel insurance**
· Mineral water, **oxygen bottle** and **first aid kit**
**What's not included**
❌Flights to and from Lhasa
❌Single room occupancy (Refer to prices for respective dates)
❌Main meals during the trip
❌Invoice, personal expenses and unexpected expenses
**Trip Inquiry:**
Telephone/WhatsAPP:0086 15001791355
Wechat: OKDealTravel
Email: [contact@okdealtravelchina.com](mailto:contact@okdealtravelchina.com)
**Notice**
1\. Please note that hotel rooms are based on double occupancy\. If you signing up solo\, we'll try to match you with other same gender guest\, but if we can't find other guests to share the room with\, single supplement will be charged\.
2\. Please note that this trip contain high altitude hiking\. For your safety\, This trip is recommended for 18\-65 year old guests with **good physical condition and had high altitude hiking experience only,f**or people who are suffered from heart disease, high blood pressure and severe cold are not recommended to join this trip
3\. Private group is available for minimum 2 persons\. Please contact us for quote\.
GRE Prep Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Entrepreneurs Freelancers 创新创业交流
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
People square - Jingan Citywalk
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.
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The Games of Life Part 2: Choosing the Games That Truly Matter
💡Once you see the games of life… you can never unsee them.
Last Sunday we explored a powerful idea: life may be made up of many different games we play—security, money, relationships, knowledge, service, influence, and awareness.
But understanding the games is only the beginning.
📅In this second session, Adrian Cahill explores how these games interact, compete, and support each other. Participants will reflect on how different pursuits influence personal decisions, priorities, and life direction.
🎯When awareness increases, something powerful happens—we gain the ability to choose which games deserve our energy.
🎯This interactive MOTIVATE Community session invites deeper reflection on living consciously, aligning motivations with purpose, and creating balance among the many pursuits of life.
🎯Join us for this thoughtful and engaging conversation.
**🎤 ABOUT THE MOTIVATE COMMUNITY**
Our community is a not for profit, social enterprise. We share passion for personal and community growth and evolution.
Started by Adrian Cahill, partly Townsville local, partly expatriate and international Coach. For the last years Adrian has brought hundreds of new & experienced coaches/therapist/speakers to our live and virtual community sharing from the heart.
**CONTACT DETAILS**
👉Telephone: 0432170578
👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/Adriannqld
👉Instagram: www.instagram.com/adriannqld/
👉Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/adriancahill/
👉Youtube: www.youtube.com/@MotivateCommunity
👉Website: www.motivatecommunity.com
⏰**March 22, 2026** (𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆), 𝟭.𝟱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿
5:00 PM GMT+8 China
7:00 PM GMT+10 Brisbane
8:00 PM GMT+11 Sydney/Canberra
4:00 AM GMT-5 New York
10:00 AM GMT+1 Barcelona
📌For first-time attendees please scan the QR code on the flyer or click the following link to register and become part of our enriching live discussion, all at no cost: https://adriancahill.agilecrm.com/forms/6002900926529536
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Saturday Shanghai Board Games in Fudan University Science park
Connect with fun-loving, young-at-heart single players (ages 20–45) at a relaxed, board games-inspired evening.
Talkspace help visitors, international friends, business professionals, and newcomers integrate into local life, explore local culture, and build language and emotional connections.
Talkspace 帮助新到一个城市的旅游者、出差者、工作者能够更加快速的融入到这个新的城市和了解更加地道的当地文化。致力于帮助个人培养语言、沟通能力。建立人与人的语言链接与情感链接空间。
目前我们已经在中国6个城市 组织社群语言活动
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现场也会有一些零食和水果
There will also be some snacks and fruits available.
🎫:【All Tickets Includes One Drink】
STUDENT学生票¥30 【Show Us your Student Card or ID】
EARLY BIRD早鸟票¥40 = 6$ 【set going On meetup before is early bird 】
REGULAR 预售票¥50 = 7$
AT DOOR现场票¥60 = 8$【At the door buy 】
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📆Saturday 【周六】Fudan Discount ticket特惠¥ 25 only tonight
🟢Talkspace International Students Language Exchange 复旦同济留学生交流会🟢
⏰:19:00-22:00 【Saturday】
🏠: 复旦科技园副楼一楼路演大厅
📍No 11, Guotai Road,Yangpu District, Shanghai
WeChat:17317121983
WhatsApp:+8617317121983
[https://wa.me/8617317121983](https://wa.me/8617317121983)
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International Student Exchange Talkspace
Meet other local people interested in Language Exchange: share experiences, inspire and encourage each other! Join our Shanghai Language Exchange group.
Do you speak Spanish🇪🇸, French🇫🇷, German🇩🇪, Hebrew, Portuguese🇵🇹, Italian🇮🇹, Russian🇷🇺, Japanese🇯🇵, Korean🇰🇷, Chinese🇨🇳, Arabic🇦🇪 or English🇬🇧🇺🇸?Practice your Spanish, French, German, Hebrew, Portuguese, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, and English
All language levels are welcome!
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📆Saturday 【周六】
🟢 International Students Talkspace留学生交流会🟢
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⏰:19:00-22:00 【Saturday】
🏠: 复旦科技园副楼一楼
📍Fudan science park
▶️location video guide: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8)
🎫:Early-bird: 35 RMB = 5$ 【set going before 】
normal 40 RMB = 6$
At the Door 50RMB = 7$【At the door buy 】
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Talkspace help visitors, international friends, business professionals, and newcomers integrate into local life, explore local culture, and build language and emotional connections.
Breaking language barriers · Creating spaces for dialogue.
Through cultural exchange and interactive communities, we connect the world, helping people quickly integrate into new cities and experience authentic local culture. By combining linguistic, physical, and cultural spaces, we promote both cultural development and individual growth.
BETTER THAN LANGUAGE EXCHANGE EVENT 比语言交换更好
请添加我的微信:**gd-karen**
You can add my WeChat by scanning my QR code above.
All final arrangements and event details are shared on WeChat. I will add you to a WeChat group.
***MAKE MONEY, LEARN ENGLISH, MAKE CONNECTIONS!***
Hi, my name is Karen. I am from Zhejiang and I graduated from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. I currently run a startup in the 3D printing industry and organize offline entrepreneur meetups in People's Square, Shanghai.
This is **not** a language-exchange event. Please do not attend if your sole purpose is to practice English.
However, if you have an entrepreneurial mindset and a basic working level of English, this event may be a very good fit for you. Our meetups are bilingual (Chinese and English) and focused on startups, business ideas, and real networking.
Some of our members are native English speakers who also speak fluent Chinese, either because they use Chinese at home or have studied at universities in China. There is always someone willing to help when you have difficulty expressing your ideas in English.
If you want to pitch ideas, make meaningful business connections, and improve your practical business English in a real-world setting, you are very welcome to join us.
📍 **Location:** People’s Square, Shanghai
🗓️ **Time:** Saturday afternoon
💴 **Fee:** 50 RMB (includes unlimited beer & soft drinks)
**如果我说我的MEETUP创业者人脉交流活动在上海排第二,没人敢说自己的排第一 :)**
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Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (4th Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
Using Philosophy to Cope with Current Events
So this month's prompt is more general. I think we can all agree that we are living in "unique" times that require coping skills. I think that one role and/or purpose of philosophy is to help us deal with our daily lives and our "unique" times. So, let's share our feelings and thoughts about which philosopher/philosophy we turn to in order to deal with our crazy events. Who/what helps you stay focused in your daily life and helps you sleep at night. I find that Stoicism with a little philosophical pessimism mixed in goes a long way in helping me deal with what I see as very destructive, fearful and mean spirited public policies at both the state and federal levels. Hope to see you on March 28th!
In-Person Event: The Answers to Depression & Anxiety
This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them.
Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance".
Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you.
The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life.
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.
The Power of the Subconscious Mind - Free Lecture
**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!**
Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way.
You’ll gain insights into:
✅ The true definition of the subconscious
✅ How it generates unwanted emotions
✅ Its real purpose and function
✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you
And the most important topic:
**How do you take control of your subconscious!**
But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time.
📅 Reserve your spot now!
Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up.
Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215
Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (1st Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'!
Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life.
Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio.
Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision.
Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge.
Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com




















