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How to Say “What's worth seeing around here” in Chinese

有什么好玩的地方?
yǒu shénme hǎowán de dìfang?
What's worth seeing around here · trad. 有什麼好玩的地方?
A visitor asks a resident for local sightseeing recommendations, illustrating “what's worth seeing around here” in Chinese: 有什么好玩的地方? (yǒu shénme hǎowán de dìfang?)

有什么好玩的地方? (yǒu shénme hǎowán de dìfang) is a common question to ask for recommendations for interesting or fun places to visit, often used when exploring a new area. It unlocks local recommendations.

What does 有什么好玩的地方? (yǒu shénme hǎowán de dìfang?) mean?

有什么好玩的地方? (yǒu shénme hǎowán de dìfang?) means “what's worth seeing around here” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “have what fun place?”

When to use it

Neutral and polite. It's a great way to ask locals for suggestions. A common reply might be a list of specific attractions or activities.

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “yoh SHEN-muh HOW-wahn duh DEE-fahng?” The tones are mostly level or falling, with 好 (hǎo) being a third tone.

Other ways to say it

  • 有什么好吃的?yǒu shénme hǎochī de?What's good to eat?
  • 有什么好玩的活动?yǒu shénme hǎowán de huódòng?What fun activities are there?
  • 有什么推荐的景点?yǒu shénme tuījiàn de jǐngdiǎn?What recommended sights are there?

Examples

请问,附近有什么好玩的地方?
qǐngwèn, fùjìn yǒu shénme hǎowán de dìfang?
Excuse me, what fun places are there nearby?
你觉得这个城市有什么好玩的地方?
nǐ juéde zhège chéngshì yǒu shénme hǎowán de dìfang?
What fun places do you think there are in this city?
周末有什么好玩的地方可以去吗?
zhōumò yǒu shénme hǎowán de dìfang kěyǐ qù ma?
Are there any fun places to go on the weekend?
Pro tip: 好玩 (hǎowán) literally means “good to play” but for places, it means “fun,” “interesting,” or “worth visiting.”

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