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Overseas Chinese’s trips back home are changing from getting their nails done and shopping for food as they were young, to focusing more on practical needs like glasses, physical checkups, massages and dental appointments for those in middle age.
What are overseas Chinese busy doing when they return to China? australianlittle red book Netizen “Iris_Iris” shared that when she returned to China when she was young, her schedule was always full of manicure, hair perm, shopping, and online celebrity stores. The principle of consumption was “spend as much as you want.” But in the Middle Ages, the focus shifted from exquisite appearance to practical needs. Glasses, full physical examination and Chinese massage have become the new must-haves upon returning to China, which have resonated with a large number of foreign netizens.
Iris listed several must-do lists when returning to China. First, he pointed out that not only is the price of getting glasses abroad higher, but you may have to wait several weeks for an appointment, from optometry to pickup. After returning home, you can complete optometry and frame selection in the afternoon, and some stores can deliver glasses in the evening. There are many styles to choose from, and the prices are relatively affordable. As an example, he used Essilor photochromic lenses. It costs just over 500 yuan (about US$75) to bring the glasses back home. Even if you have private insurance in Australia, you may still have to pay some of the cost out of pocket.
Physical examination is also a priority for many middle-aged overseas Chinese. When Iris was younger she wasn’t very interested in health checkups, but now she hopes to use her time back home to get several checkups done at once. He believes that some of the top tertiary hospitals in China have physical testing centers, where projects are concentrated and reports are received quickly, and the general condition can be understood within a few days. However, if the results of the physical examination are abnormal, they still require further interpretation and follow-up arrangements by the doctor. Completion of the package cannot be considered a health guarantee.
Chinese massage has been described by Iris as “a magical tool for renewing one’s life after returning to China”. Compared to overseas service prices, domestic massages, foot baths and SPA options are higher, and some stores even offer drinks and snacks. If you choose to go during the day on weekdays, there will be less crowds, so you can relax and watch the drama while temporarily releasing the fatigue accumulated from a long time living abroad.
Many people in the comment area listed their “middle-aged return schedule,” which includes physical exams, dental cleanings, dental treatments, glasses, hair cutting, perming and dyeing, and massages. Some people go straight to the dental clinic after arriving in Shanghai and then relax at the spa; Others arrange to have a general physical examination and dental treatment completed a few days before starting their trip. Some netizens frankly said that after middle age, they can no longer eat too much food, and hot springs, bathing, and spending time with their parents are more important.
Some people also trust their regular family doctors more. The main purpose of returning home is to spend time with one’s family, meet friends and taste local food.
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The article mentioned that when I returned to China when I was younger, my schedule was often filled with manicures, hair perms, shopping, and online celebrity stores. The purpose of my consumption concept was to spend as much money as I wanted, focusing on exquisite appearance and travel experience.
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Because it’s usually more expensive to buy glasses abroad, and you have to go through the process of making an appointment, getting an eye exam, and waiting for pickup. After returning home, not only are there many styles and the cost is low, some stores can deliver the glasses on the same day or even the next day.
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Many people in the comment area included teeth cleaning, dental treatments, hair cutting, perming and dyeing, Chinese massage and foot baths in their itineraries. Some people placed more emphasis on hot springs, bathing, visiting their parents and meeting friends, while traveling was ranked lower.
