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一、Why you should explore this Unique Alley in Shanghai
一、為什麼要探索上海這個獨特的巷子
Alleys provide great opportunities to walk through something a little more intimately scaled. Sometimes they provide a refuge from the city. But Tianzifang is the opposite of a refuge. It is tucked away off the French Concession in Shanghai and is a maze of alleys and shops that was definitely slightly overwhelming the first time.
小巷提供了一個絕佳的機會，讓你可以在規模更小的地方穿行。有時它們可以為逃離城市提供避難所。但田子坊恰恰相反。它隱藏在上海法租界之外，有一些迷宮般的小巷和商店，第一次去肯定有點讓人受不了。
Tianzifang is a history-rich old quarter where East meets West. As I looked around I could see products not only designed in China but all over the world for sale in tiny restored buildings that are back-to-back with local residences. While my eyes were feasting on all the things that the merchants sell, my mind was also wandering amidst the traditional vibe of the place. The aesthetics of the establishments are very charming since the shops are still reflective of old Shanghai style.
田子坊是一個歷史悠久的中西匯聚之地。我環顧四周，不僅可以看到了中國設計的產品，還可以看到世界各地的產品，這些產品都是在與當地的住宅緊挨著的小型建築中銷售的。當我盡情瀏覽著商人們出售的所有東西時，我的思緒也在這個地方的傳統氛圍中游蕩。商店仍然是老上海的風格，這令這些場所裡的美學更加迷人。
As I explored the alleyways I ended up being jostled around with other tourists who were also getting lost in the maze for the 20th time. My first visit was very overwhelming and I could hardly take everything in. But this was a great excuse to go and visit again, and the next time I made sure that I arrived before 9am, so as to avoid the crowds that start flooding in after 11am.
當我探索小巷的時候，我和其他遊客擁擠在一起，他們也在迷宮裡迷路了20次。我第一次參觀它的時候確實難以承受，幾乎無法接受這一切。但這給了我一個再次參觀的好藉口，下次我會確保在上午9點之前到達，以避免碰到11點之後開始湧入的人群。
4.Learn to bargain on the stuff you are going to buy. I was advised that you should pay as little as two thirds of the price asked originally.
4。你要學會在那裡買東西時討價還價。有人建議說只需支付原價的三分之二。
5.A camera is necessary when you go to Tianzifang as there will be so much you would love to capture. But be careful as it is not allowed to take pictures in the residential area where the local residents still live.
5。當你去田子坊時，相機是必不可少的，因為那裡有太多你想要捕捉下來的畫面。但需要小心，在當地的居民區內不允許拍照。
6.Look out for the old residential buildings called ‘shikumen’, literally ‘stone doors’. These houses have stone door-frxs and solid wooden doors.
6。注意那些被稱為”石庫門”的舊住宅，字面意思是石門。這些房子有石頭門框和實木門。
7.Many original residents still live in the narrow lanes. Please be mindful and respect their privacy.
7。很多原住民仍然住在狹窄的小巷裡，請注意尊重他們的隱私。
8.Some shops do not permit you to take photos, even of the exterior. So don’t feel offended when they stop you and chase you away.
8。有些商店不允許你拍照，甚至連外觀都不允許。所以，當他們阻止你並把你趕走時，不要覺得被冒犯了。
9.Besides places of business, there are still some residents living there. Don’t enter residential houses mistakenly.
9。除了商業場所，還有一些居民住在那裡。千萬不要誤入他們的住宅。
10.Take toilet-paper as there are only traditional Chinese toilets. Otherwise there are nice public toilets in the mall across the street where the Starbucks is located.
10。準備好衛生紙，因為中國只有傳統的廁所。另外，星巴克所在的街對面的商場裡也有不錯的公共廁所。
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二、Preparing to Teach English in China
二、我準備在中國教英語
Moving to a foreign country to teach English is a huge step and needs preparation; mental, financial and physical. It can get hectic trying to figure out what you will need to do and at times you may feel overwhelmed. I always make myself a checklist of all the things I need to do or take with me before I move to a new country. It helps me stay calm and focussed so maybe it will help you too.
移居國外教英語是一個巨大的進步，但需要做精神上，經濟上和身體上的準備。它可以讓你忙得團團轉，試著弄清楚你需要做什麼，有時你可能會感到不知所措。在我搬到一個新的國家之前，我總是把所有需要做或帶上的事情列成一個清單。它可以幫助我保持冷靜和專注，也許它也會幫助到你。
Here is a checklist that could help you a bit in your preparation to teach in China.
這裡有一個清單，可以幫助你完成在中國教書的準備工作。
Passport and Visa
護照及簽證
Clothing
衣服
Pack enough light, easy to dry clothes including a sweater or light jacket. Remember summers in China can be incredibly hot so to pack enough sunscreen (SPF). It is quite expensive here in China and often contains whitening, bring your own sunscreen and protective creams for the skin. You will definitely need rain gear (raincoats and umbrellas) but those are easy to purchase once you are in China. Pack a comfortable pair of shoes because you tend to walk a lot in China, especially in those first couple of months while you are still trying to orientate yourself in your new city.
攜帶足夠輕便，容易晾乾的衣服，包括一件毛衣或薄夾克。記住，中國的夏天非常炎熱，所以要帶足夠的防曬霜。在中國，含有美白的防曬霜是很貴的，所以要帶上你自己的防曬霜和護膚霜。你肯定會需要雨具(雨衣和雨傘)，但一旦你到了中國，這些東西就很容易買到。帶上一雙舒適的鞋子，你在中國會走很多路，尤其是在你還在努力適應新城市的頭幾個月裡。
Personal effects
個人物品
You will find most personal effects readily available in China. Pack enough toiletries for the first month as it can take time before you find the brands that work for you in China. Pack some tissue, wet tissues and a hand sanitiser for use in toilets during travel. You can find sanitary towels al over china but only the big cities sell tampons so you might want to stock up on those before travelling. Due to change in climatic zones, our skins tend to react so remember your lotions and moisturisers.
你會發現大多數個人物品在中國都很容易買到。第一個月帶上足夠的化妝品，因為在你找到適合自己的品牌之前需要一些時間。帶上一些紙巾、溼紙巾和洗手液，旅行時可以在廁所使用。你可以在中國各地找到衛生巾，但只有大城市才有衛生棉條，所以你可能想在旅行前囤積衛生棉條。由於氣候的變化，我們的皮膚容易發生過敏反應，記住帶上你的乳液和潤膚霜。
Medication
藥物
Locks and tags
鎖和標籤
Ensure that your suitcase or backpack is comfortable and that it can be locked. Have luggage locks and identity tags to ensure the safety of your luggage during travel and to make your suitcase stand out on the conveyor belt.
確保你的行李箱或揹包是舒適的，並且可以上鎖。有行李鎖和身份標籤，可以確保您的行李在旅行期間的安全，並使您的行李箱在傳送帶上顯得突出。
Electronics
電子產品
Remember to pack your camera because China is an endless adventure with photo opportunities around every corner. Pack your mobile phone too and a tablet or laptop. Do not forget your chargers and adapter plugs or converters.
記得帶上你的相機，因為中國是一個無止境的冒險之地，到處都有拍照的機會。帶上你的手機和平板電腦或筆記本電腦。不要忘記帶你的充電器和適配器插頭或轉換器。
Of course, everything you can think of is available in China, so there is no need to worry if you forgot a charger or a shirt!
當然，你能想到的任何東西在中國都可以買到，所以如果你忘了帶充電器或襯衫，也不用擔心！
Money
錢
When travelling to teach in China, convert a substantial amount of your money into Chinese Yuan. You will need to purchase a new SIM card and there are some other set up costs to be covered your first week or two in China. The first month you can withdraw money from foreign accounts at institutions such as HSBC and Travelex. But do not forget to inform your local bank about your travel, they could be of assistance if you got stuck while in China. Your school should help you to open a bank account into which they will pay your salary for you.
當你去中國教書的時候，把你的大部分錢都兌換成人民幣。你需要購買一張新的SIM卡，在中國的頭一兩週，你還需要支付一些其他的設置費用。第一個月你可以從匯豐銀行和通聯等機構的海外賬戶中取款。但是不要忘記通知當地的銀行你的旅行情況，如果你在中國遇到危險，他們可能會幫助你。你的學校應該會幫你開一個銀行賬戶，他們會為你支付薪水。
WeChat (Weixin) is the most commonly used social media in China. It operates like a combination of Facebook and WhatsApp and is mainly used for communication. You may also need Chinese dictionary apps such as Pleco, Hanpinlite and Baidu Translate. These will teach you a few survival phrases you may need for communication in China.
微信是中國最常用的社交媒體。它的運作方式類似於Facebook和WhatsApp的結合，主要用於交流。你可能還需要一些中文字典App，比如Pleco，Hanpinlite和百度翻譯。這些App將教你一些在中國交流時可能需要的詞彙。
As a teacher of English in China, you will need some websites to enrich your lesson.
作為一名在中國的英語老師，你需要到一些網站查閱資料來豐富你的課程。
Books and Films
書籍和電影
Before leaving your country, buy some books and save some films to help you deal with the homesickness that comes with being in a foreign country.
在離開你的國家之前，買一些書和保存一些電影來幫助你排解異國他鄉帶來的鄉愁。
All the best as you prepare to go and teach English in China.
在你準備去中國教英語的時候，祝你一切順利。
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
如果你有任何問題，請隨時與我聯繫。
評論翻譯
原創翻譯：龍騰網 http://www.ltaaa.com 翻譯：yjl0518 轉載請註明出處
raastha
I agree there is something beautiful around every corner.
我同意，在每個角落都能找到美麗的東西。
janaline''s world journey
It has turned into one of my favourite places to explore in Shanghai!! It is such a vibrant place and you feel connected to the city and its people.
它已經成為我在上海最喜歡探索的地方之一！這是一個充滿活力的地方，你會感到與這個城市和它的人民之間的聯繫。
Anthony
I love exploring alleyways like this.
我喜歡探索這樣的小巷。
janaline''s world journey
I know, the contrast between modern and old is huge here!! i am having so much fun exploring the different areas and love the old subburbs the most. This maze of alleys is so far my favourite !
我知道，在這裡，現代和古老的對比是強烈的！我很喜歡探索不同的領域，尤其喜歡古舊的郊區。到目前為止，這迷宮般的小巷是我最喜歡的！
Giulia
I loved Tianzifang! I had to go back there twice when I visited, despite having just three or four days to explore the whole city. It’s the best tourist-trap-in-disguise I’ve ever been to! I guess it will be a must-visit spot each and every time (hopefully a lot) I’ll go there, as well as Yuyuan Garden.
我喜歡田子坊！儘管我只有三四天的時間去遊覽整個城市，但我還是去了兩次。這是我去過的最好的旅遊地了！我想這將是一個必去的景點，每次(希望是很多次)我都會去那裡，還有豫園。
janaline''s world journey
That is amazing!! I agree, Yuyuan gardens is also amazing to explore with its alleys and little shops. Even the surounding area is worth a visit! Hope you het to visit again soon!
太棒了！我同意，豫園的小巷和小商店也令人驚歎。周邊的地方也值得一遊！希望你能再次光臨
SueT
I agree a great place to visit.
我同意，這是一個很棒的旅遊地。
janaline''s world journey
Thank you Sue!! It is my favourite place so far….second being yuyuan garden area with all its tea shops and alleys!
謝謝你，Sue！到目前為止，這是我最喜歡的地方...第二個是豫園，那裡有很多茶館和小巷！
Alice DeForest
Great post, this helps for anyone planning a visit
這篇文章很棒，對任何計劃去中國的人都很有幫助
janaline''s world journey
Thank you so much Alice!! Glad it can be of help.
非常感謝你，Alice！很高興能幫上你的忙。
chinbizly
A great Blog! And going to teach English would be an amazing experience for those especially interested in Chinese Culture ??
一個很棒的博客！對於那些對中國文化特別感興趣的人來說，去教英語將是一次非常棒的經歷。
janaline''s world journey
I definitely agree!!
我完全同意！
CHINA ALEXANDRIA LIVING THE DREAM
I THINK YOUR SITE AND PHOTOGRAPHS ARE FANTASTIC. HOW DO YOU KEEP GOING YOU SEEM TO HAVE SO MUCH ENERGY.
我認為你的網站和照片都很棒。你怎麼能保持這麼旺盛的精力呢？
janaline''s world journey
There is so much to see and do here, the whole adventure gives me energy!!
這裡有太多的東西可以看，可以做，整個冒險之旅給了我活力！
AndysWorldJourneys
You’ve created a great guide! Well done!Wherever you go it seems sunscreen is really expensive. I wonder why!
你寫了一篇很棒的指南！幹得好！無論你走到哪裡，防曬霜似乎都很貴。我想知道為什麼！
janaline''s world journey
Thank you! I don’t know why that is…..maybe the general price of sunscreen has risen without me noticing.
謝謝！我也不知道為什麼會這樣......也許防曬霜的價格在我不知不覺中上漲了。
Jeff Bell
Great list. In Thailand, they don’t have Tums and I need it due to heartburn from all the spicy food. When I’m back in the states i get a year supply. Also, I don’t have a strange body type but I am a little thick in the shoulders and none of the nice shirts in Thailand fit me. I have to buy clothes when I’m back in America.
不錯的清單。在泰國，他們沒有胃藥，但我需要它，因為辛辣的食物讓我胃變得灼熱。當我回到美國後，我要囤積夠吃一年的胃藥。此外，我的體型正常，但我的肩膀有點粗，泰國的漂亮襯衫沒有一件適合我。我回到美國後必須買衣服。
janaline''s world journey
I definitely understand that. Here in Shanghai I have to shop at Western stores or wait till I get home to do my shopping. Going to stock up on antihistamines this holiday as i cannot find any non drowsy ones here in Shanghai.
我完全理解。在上海，我不得不去西方商店購物，或者等到回家後再去購物。這個假期我要囤積抗組胺藥，因為我在上海找不到這樣的藥。
Alice DeForest
very interesting, hanging wash is something thatwas done here in USA in years past
很有意思，晾衣服是美國在過去幾年裡做的一件事。
janaline''s world journey
It is quite a sight. I have heard that dryers are not common here in China so that is why most people hang their clothes to dry and becaus eof the lack of space they tend to hang it outside their own windows.
這是一個相當壯觀的景象。我聽說烘乾機在中國並不常見，這就是為什麼大多數人要把衣服晾乾，因為空間不夠，他們傾向於把衣服掛在自己的窗戶外面。
Olivia May
Haha the laundry outside, I kept this habit when first come to France, so of cours, I had been told off
哈哈，在外面晾衣服，我第一次來法國的時候就保持著這個習慣，所以毫不奇怪，我被斥責了。
janaline''s world journey
I can believe that Olivia. It is a big no-no in most European countries. That is why it was so fasinating for me to see it done everywhere here in China. Hope you are enjoying your life in France!!
我相信你，Olivia。在大多數歐洲國家，這是一大禁忌。這就是為什麼我在中國各地看到這樣的事情發生是如此地吸引人。希望你在法國生活愉快！
The Travel Architect
Although I don’t have any plans to go teach in China (though as a 15-year ESL teacher in America, I hope I would at least get a second interview ), I found your article endlessly fascinating. So many little but important things you wouldn’t otherwise know. A lot of this information is useful for the regular traveler to China, which I want to be some day. Thanks for an informative read.
儘管我沒有任何去中國教書的計劃(雖然我是一名在美國教了15年英語的老師，我希望至少能得到第二次面試的機會)，我發現你的文章非常吸引人。這麼多你不知道的小事，但卻很重要。這些信息對於經常到中國旅行的人來說很有用，我希望有一天能去中國旅遊。謝謝你提供的信息。
janaline''s world journey
Thank you so much!!! I know how hard it is to always get reliable and accurate information about a new place so thought I would share what I have learnt from my trip to China. I am really enjoying Shanghai, it is a great place and I hope you get to experience this fabulous place someday! Safe travels!!
非常感謝！我知道得到關於一個新地方的可靠和準確的信息是多麼的困難，所以我想我會分享我從中國之行中學到的東西。我真的很喜歡上海，它是一個很棒的地方，希望有一天你能體驗到這個神奇的地方！一路平安！
bcparkison
Very good of you to make this list. I’m oretty sure I will not be in need of it but who knows what tomorrow holds.
非常感謝你列出這個清單。我確信我目前不需要它，但誰知道明天會發生什麼。
janaline''s world journey
Thank you!! It is scary to move to another country and I have found that some advice from people who have done it comes in very handy at times. Even if you only travel to China someday it might be useful.
謝謝！移居另一個國家是件可怕的事情，我發現一些曾經搬到另一個國家的人給出的建議有時候非常有用。如果你有一天去中國旅行，它也可能是有用的。
