Just graduated and just arrived in Shanghai.

The magic capital with thousands of faces is bizarre.

Confused or Nirvana?

The Huangpu River lies quietly in the embrace of this shining Oriental Pearl, serene and charming, just like a sleeping beauty.

On the hour, there was a heavy and solemn bell from the bell tower, which was touching; Look at the building that goes straight into the sky, and the majestic momentum is overwhelming; Instead, breathe out a breath gently, and the comfort will follow, which will be simple, as if the body is lighter.

I look at the sky, seagulls are still hovering in the sky; Or soaring into the sky, it seems to be higher than the Oriental Pearl Tower; Or glide down, with the pleasure of catching fish.

Walking in the stormy streets of Shanghai, what I see in my eyes is his prosperity today, but what emerges in my mind is his vicissitudes in the 1920s and 1930s. Strange or not, strange or not, I am obsessed with the essence of Shanghai.

What kind of Shanghai is real after all?

You may not have been to Beijing, but you must have heard of Beijing Hutong.

You may not have been to Shanghai, but you must have heard of Shanghai Lane.

Lane is a unique living form in Shanghai, which was once closely related to the lives of thousands of Shanghai residents in Qian Qian. How many stories, how many allusions, how many celebrities and how many memories are closely linked with Shikumen and pavilions.

"Lane" ancient Chinese characters "Lane Tang". "Tang" is the main road in front of the ancient court or ancestral temple. This Chinese character appeared in the Book of Songs more than two thousand years ago. It had many meanings in ancient Chinese, and its benefits as a "road" were gradually diluted by history. In modern times, people can't remember the connection between the word "Tang" and architecture, so they use another interesting Chinese character "Tang" instead. "Tang" used to be a name for a room, which had little to do with roads and alleys. However, in modern Chinese, it is more closely related to architecture than "hall" and homophonic with "hall", so "alley" has evolved into "lane"

Although there are many modern high-rise buildings, they have a strong sense of modernization. But after a careful search, there are still many alleys. A century-old tradition is deeply rooted and will not die easily.

However, as we all know, the number of hutongs is decreasing, and it is inevitable.

Day after day, year after year, the cycle of heaven, the principle of nature. Whether it is hidden or presented, it is just a matter of life. I don't have to think too much.

Shanghai is confident.

Jianghai traffic is very convenient.

High-rise buildings are above everything else.

On the street, roads named after other places such as Nanjing Road, Tibet Road, Henan Road and Sichuan Road can be seen everywhere. What does this have to do with confidence? In my land, use your name, I am not jealous, I tolerate your name. This is a kind of calmness, a kind of confidence in the bones. In other places, this phenomenon is rare.

Shanghai is diverse.

On the way, I noticed that only five out of every ten cars were "Shanghai". Cars from other provinces and cities can be seen almost everywhere. This is hard to see in other places. Taste "world architecture", almost all kinds of European representative styles can be found in it: Ionian column, Gothic, Neo-Gothic, eclecticism, classicism ... Ahem, this is not a class.

Shanghai is very elegant.

The reputation of "Paris of the East" is not casually said. As a French concession, France wants to make this land into the style of Paris hometown. This is just common sense. If we go to someone else's house, we will stay for a few months. Do you also want to tidy up your room a little, so that it will become your own style when you live? That's not enough. Shanghai has a developed education and a high overall population quality. He is a shop assistant in a convenience store. His eyes are clear and calm, and he has an elegant temperament. Not to mention celebrities in high-end social situations.

Shanghai is very good. There are developed underground subways, mellow regional culture, livable green environment, advanced technology and education. The most important thing is that there is no smog. Or yes, not serious. A few days a month at most. This is just the opposite of Beijing, where there is no smog for a few days at most a month.

On second thought, I returned to Xiamen. As a popular tourist city, Xiamen is breathtaking in beauty and has no smog at all, attracting countless northerners to come for the winter.

As for Beijing, he has all the modern facilities in Shanghai except the air. There are also more solemn as the capital and the inner details as the national cultural center.

These three cities are absolutely beautiful and have their own advantages. Don't want to comment, each has his own interests and likes.

But I want to be objective and fair-

Young people need to work hard, and Shanghai needs young people with blood;

Middle-aged people are more or less associated with Beijing. As an official, you must go to Beijing for a meeting, right? Doing business, a lot of first-hand information is also obtained in Beijing. Many multinational companies have also set up branches in Beijing. Middle-aged people are gradually falling in love with traditional culture, and old Beijing with a long ancient rhyme will naturally go.

When people are old, they have a good idea of life and know their own destiny. They just want to enjoy their old age. Beautiful Xiamen is the best choice. Most elderly people who choose Xiamen dare not say that they live longer than those in most cities in China. Xiamen food tastes light, pays attention to health and has a leisurely life. It is indeed a rare holy place for the elderly.

Go to Shanghai first, then Beijing, and finally Xiamen. Almost perfect.

What about you? Where is it now? Where should it be?

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