10 Ways to Enjoy the Dead of Winter in Shanghai
Well it’s here, the inescapable dead of winter. Here in Shanghai, that means it’s pretty much cold everywhere all the time, and damp, and drafty. But don’t weep, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this time of the year, here are 10.
Have a Barrel Fire Party
They look cool in movies.
Save Energy by Using Your Entire Apartment as a Refrigerator
If it’s going to be this cold inside, why the hell not? Turn your fridge off and leave the doors open, the sub-zero temps inside your home during winter will naturally preserve your food. It’s practical and saves energy.
Wear All of Your Clothes at Once
It’s comfy and a great look this season.
Huddle Together with Your Roommates to Conserve Body Warmth
Perfect opportunity to discuss any apartment-related issues while staying warm.
Hit the Sauna
There are some saunas around here, go get inside one and don’t leave until April.
Install a Jacuzzi in Your Apartment
The landlord never stops by anyway.
Put on Some ‘Hoodie Weight’
One undeniable benefit of cold weather, you can wear big baggy clothing and use it to hide any ‘winter weight.’
Spend All Your Time Inside the Mall Since It’s the Only Place That’s Warm
Yeah, pretty much the only place you can rely on for some sort of a stable atmosphere and non-lethal temps, the mall, a mall, any mall in the city.
Go Dance
One of the best ways to combat the cold is to keep your circulation pumping, and one of the best ways to do that: go hit the club!
Move
Yep, never mind, there’s no way to enjoy winter here. Just move somewhere warm.
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