CHINA'S PANDA PARADISE | Chengdu Is A MUST VISIT Destination!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 เม.ย. 2024
- If you're traveling to China, DO NOT make the mistake of skipping Chengdu! After spending just 3 days here, I knew I should have booked for longer because there is so much to do in this lovely city. Of course most people visit for the world famous Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Center (highly recommend, obviously), but the city itself is very tourist friendly with beautiful parks, great shopping centers and also is a foodie paradise! I was kindly invited by the Sichuan International Communications Center to tour the city and create some content, so if you would like more tourist info from them, check out their website and TH-cam channel down below:
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I'm a simple man, I see Pandas in a video I click like 🐼 ❤ #neversaynotopanda
Best way to be 😁
sorry, i'm simple man too, I see a beautiful woman! ha.............
I am from Taiwan Province of China. Our media has always said that the people in mainland China have no freedom at all. They have no clothes to wear and no food to eat. Thank you Alina for sharing the real mainland with us.
I visited China , HK and Thailand about 10 years ago..I couldn't believe how everyone even in small towns in China already had smart phones. And new subways........Thank you for explaining to me why my neighbors from Taiwan are completely brainwashed !!!!
@@mchammer3927 什么意思？台湾还有没有智能手机的？我们不是镇上有手机，是村里面的70多岁的老人都用智能手机了，因为可以跟外出打工的子女视频，因为可以刷抖音，现在大陆电视没人看了
我看你是没理解吧@@rockychan-dw7wf
@@rockychan-dw7wf don't get excited. He said he can't believe everyone has smart phone even in small towns in China. Actually that may not be true in the west since they don't use the smart phone like China does. Of course people are still watching TVs. Even with smartphone, people still have a lot program they can watch on TVs like internet drama. TVs are just bigger smartphones in China.
I repeatedly experienced at work in toronto how people who moved there from hong kong and taiwan argue with each other. Really badly even. It makes no sense to me. You're all the same to us.
For most of the Chinese cities you've visited, you said "I am definitely gonna be back!" Glad that you are having a great trip!
I certainly am 😊
Another paradise worth checking out in spring is the One Hundred Mile Azalea Forest, also known as the Baili Dujuan Scenic Area, in southwest China's Guizhou Province, is the largest, most diverse and best-preserved primitive azalea forest in the world. Over a million tourists flock to the scenic area each spring to see the riot of color.
My favourite city! you will have a lot of fun in Chengdu! It is very different from Chongqing, Chengdu is more laid back. Food may fit your taste since it is not that spicy. There are a lot of of things to explore, you will like it!
Really enjoyed my time here :)
@@AlinaMcleodRemember to go check out the TaiKooLi right behind the IFS, that's the cool place to see and to be seen.
@@AlinaMcleodyou probably should book a trip to rural chengdu( 4-6 hours west of chengdu) if u hv extra time. its natural habitat of great panda. and the natural scenes there ( bipenggou, hailuogou, mt. siguniang) look like switzerland....🤠🤠🤠
美丽的女士，感谢您拍摄我的国家并展示给世界，希望您在我的国家继续愉快的旅行。
穿漢服就像唐朝美女，真漂亮praise beautiful
我想楊貴妃應該就是這樣，也難怪皇帝整天祇想好她膩在一起😂😂😂😂
My beutiful Panda city! Chengdu was my home for 11 years and everytime i watch videos about Chengdu all I can do is cry! Miss Chengdu so much !! I am back in Canada now and my dream is to vistit Chengdu 1 more time!!!!!
You absolutely should!
I'm born & raised in canada but now happily live in Chinese Singapore & Malaysia (and HK before) with my wife here. We wanna visit Chengdu, Sichuan, Shangri-La
Do not come back chengdu. stay in canada there always.
@@liuminggee2573 Why? Most people in canada are unhappy and struggling to afford even enough (bad) food to eat now. Living in a slum and no chance to ever have their own home, ever. It'd bad and also cold.
I live in China. Everything is miserable here, but no one dares to complain.
Seriously if there is next life, I wish to be born in any other country, except China.
The panda alone is already worth visiting in Chengdu, but Chengdu itself has way many places to visit and things to do which make it a must place to visit in China. And Chongqing too since they are close together.
Absolutely!
Hi Alina ! Panda 🐼 Bears are absolutely 💯 awesome ! They are special creatures indeed.
They sure are!
就这大粉衣服，一般人hold不住。。。呵呵
There are a lot interesting places nearby Chengdu, one of them is called Du-Jiang-Yan, the world class Hydraulic engineering project developed 2500 years ago and it is still being used. Highly recommend to visit.
I visited many years ago. Highly recommended for both the area's beauty and the history of an amazing ancient engineering feat.
I was in Chengdu 5 years ago - it is great to see Pandas and how they take good care of them - while it was hot outside for us, Pandas had air conditioned enclosures
Even as a vegetarian, I enjoyed the Sichuan cuisine. A friend of ours from Chicago area brought traditional clothes for her 3 daughters - she asked my daughter, niece and even tour guide (all in 18 to 24 age group) to dress up with these and had a photo shoot. My best day with my daughter
That’s awesome!
Chengdu makes people feel relaxed and happy.
I live in China. Everything is miserable here, but no one dares to complain.
Seriously if there is next life, I wish to be born in any other country, except China.
Awesome video 📷❤👌.
Watching your vlogs of your trip to China has been one of my regular daily activities. Thanks so much for your efforts and time spent in making these videos. This is so more fun than listening and watching the political charged and bias disinformation about China from mainstream media here in the U.S.
My pleasure 😊
Is that why you don't want to live in China 🇨🇳?
@@AhmetTekin101China is not an immigration country, so it is difficult for foreigners to obtain a five-star card (long-term residence permit). However, tourist visas are becoming more and more open.
都江堰，青城山，峨眉山，九寨沟，黄龙，贡嘎雪山，稻城亚丁，四姑娘山，毕棚沟，卧龙大熊猫栖息地，there are lots of interesting places in sichuan，welcome back again!
💖Thank You!!! Wonderful vlogs about the most beautiful country ,culture, people, nature in China🌺🌿 I am so inspired to visit 💕 I LOVE CHINA 😍
Ah, what a fabulous compilation of videos of China by Alina. They are all fantastic and unique in their own way, but if forced to pick only one, this one would have to be my favourite. It had it all: Pandas (of course), a sumptuous, somewhat intimidating hot pot shared with locals, decidedly beautiful cosplay that few other than Alina could pull off, and last but not least, the dubious, mercantile Coupling Corner. Simply epic.
Haha I’m glad you liked it! Thank you so much!
吃的都是经典菜，都是当地地道菜。衣服也不错😌
Chungdu. My d-i-law’s hometown. Thank you for showing the videos on different places you went. We travelled to China the last 20 years.
Love your videos, Alina ! Your personality is so bubbly, so photogenic. I vote for you as Queen of travel videos !
Aw thank you so much!
9:02 the background setting is ideal with the beautiful hanfu, you are a natural Chinese, Alina.
haha thank you
@@AlinaMcleodmerry a Chinese man 😂
The coupling corner is interesting, strange at first, but after given some thoughts, I like it. Here in the US, it's hard to find someone to date or get married to, were so busy all the time. It's like online dating in a way, but more up and personal, which I like more. It's not for everyone, I think most people still prefer to find someone randomly in person, like it's always been, but I think it's great to have other options available in finding a partner.
Alina, Your enthusiasm and shear joy of seeing the Pandas is truly infectious! You looked stunning in the traditional outfit. Did you do the photoshoot? Have you replaced your drone? Chengdu is definitely on my bucket list!! Thanks for the great content!!
Thank you so much! I’ll be getting a new drone when I’m back in Canada 🙂
@@AlinaMcleod Isn't China the place to get drones? Cheaper and larger range, I guess?
The pandas I’ve never seen them except 40 years ago on National geographic
欢迎你赶快来中国旅游！
I live in China. Everything is miserable here, but no one dares to complain.
Seriously if there is next life, I wish to be born in any other country, except China.
@@ChopSuey-Dish 不喜欢就润嘛，又没人拦着你
欢迎
A very great job, Alina!❤❤❤❤
Wow what a great opening stunning
欢迎Alina。更要感谢几位年轻的本地向导，向大家展现出中国年轻人国际化的一面。
chengdu is the city where I studying,it’s nice place not only for young man like students or staff but also elderly ,they have time and resources to enjoy their lives.there is a 96km bike-road around chengdu,very nice❤
So finally there are panda´s and I am sure I saw Hua Hua somewhere too! In Holland we have also the opportunity to see a couple in a Zoo. They were borrowed from China and are very happy together!🐾
During my visit to the Chengdu Panda center, my favorite was the panda kindergarten. I was able to see quite a few baby pandas up close. They are all so cute, like little fur balls 😄
We sadly didn’t get to see any baby ones 🥲
Panda-rama❤❤
I'm living in Chengdu.Thank you for introducing my hometown on TH-cam.Kunming is also a nice place to visiting.Really hope you can enjoy your time in China.
nice! thank you so much for the wonderful sharing of your travel log in China. just amazing and beautiful! thx
what a wonderful place! looked so beautiful and YES I like to visit Chengdu city! Thanks, Alina for the great video! 👍👍👍🦝
Very cool & what a great vlog. I hope you experience more fun stuff!
Beautiful lady introducing beautiful city of China. Great ❤
Nice, what a way to gain recognition and popularity. That's one of my top three spots on my future itineraries
WoW what a great video!! I found Sichuan local people truly look like pandas!! Alina you are such a beauty in Chinese hanfu!!
You are really knocking it out of the park on this China tour. So much fun!
Thank you so much!
Wonderful video of an interesting city. Love those pandas. 😊
Hi Alina, i can understand your excitement, everybody gets excited about pandas - they are so special !!! Great peace ambassadors. Glad you are having fun everywhere you go and enjoying the special food. It does seem like you are being looked after well - that is really great. Look forward to your next. Take care.
I was definitely very well looked after 😊
Pandas are just adorable! They must always be protected and this park is a great example. Very beautiful indeed. Thanks a lot Alina for this awesome video.🌷💕⚘️
So happy you got to go!!! CUUUTE!!
Great video, love pandas!
Great video as always Alina! The Pandas were awesome and your guide(s) were great. Seems like a very nice place to visit.
It sure was!
😊@@AlinaMcleod
China is so good and generous to you. Don't think any other countries will give you this hospitality......enjoy !
BS
Gorgeous 👍👍👍
Thanks Aina for that fine tour .Have a good week and weekend .Be a purple panda ..
nice recorrido en chengdou nice , ciudad, gente, fresh temperatura, pandas , bonita ciudad! y te miras bonita! con tu pelo down ❤
Last year, I took 12 days for a tour at Chengdu where have various beautiful places for travelling. Welcome for your back to Chengdu again in the future.
Better and better. You are becoming THE ambassador. Both Canada and China like you apparently.
For Panda visits, early in the day is better since these❤ cute cubs tend to be active in the morning and like to sleep a lot in the daytime later.
Thanks Alina for showing me around in the Panda Park and Chengdu city...
My favorite Mega city in China. Love Chengdu! The panda reserve is always so crowded, but it's worth it. The Hot Pot places are all amazing as is the tea house theater.
I was so impressed with this video and to see the major changes this park has done. I visited 20 years ago with my two children who loved spending time with the pandas. It was more or less an educational center, and it was not developed. In addition, the tour company thought it was odd that I wanted to visit here. 😅It's so nice now and even there were no crowds when I visited. My children wore plastic aprons and hugged the Panda on a bench. Now it's a proper amusement park full of guests. It was lovely. Thank you for the video that brought back such wonderful memories for me.😊.
Who doesn't love Pandas? And the food. I could almost smell the fried goodies at the dinner table. And as always so good to see your smile
Alina, I love your video program and your introduction on it is fantastic. 🥰🥰🥰
Good video. Chengdu is an amazing place. Panda’s are so cool. Hope you get to explore the rest of the city too.
Greeting from San Francisco, Alina.! Thanks for sharing this great videos. I can't wait to go visit Chendu. plan to go in January. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate with me.
Hope you have a great time!
Jan is cold
Another beautifully made video! It catches the vibe in that used to be indigent and isolated area. Thank you for share the beautiful scene.
Thank you very much! 🙂 glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful to see you lots of love Alina from Montreal
Awww... so beautiful 🥰💞❤😍I just love those traditional outfits, so feminine and doll'sh 😍. The panda's are sooo cute and funny, makes me smile all the time and want to just cuddle n squish...🐼🐼🐼
Hi. Alina good to see you. Great vlogs and very inspired place. Happyto watched here in montreal. Thanks
So proud of you，a beautiful Canadian
Thank you for introducing me about those places
My stress level is through the roof: Time to relax and unwind with your beautiful and awesome videos and personality. Thank you for your channel! 🙏🏻
You missed the other colour form, the brown and white panda, which is a variation from the more common black and white panda. As a true bear, its at the opposite extreme from the polar bear Both hypercarnivores and hyperherbivores exist in the same family and the panda is an example of the latter! Your visit to Chengdu to see them, was a dream come true! 😊
It sure was!
I love your outfit and the pandas! ❤❤
Thank you!
Just come back from Chengdu, it is one of my favorite city in China. You must go to the Panda Center, there are also many minorities in the city. The streets and sidewalks are broad, the river and air are clean. There are also many old but active Buddhist temples, traditional and modern theaters. Many Universities campuses. the Modern subways can take your way out of town and see the new development. It is a less crowded city in China. The weather has been lovely in the spring!
Love your Videos, Love the Music , please stay in China for ever!
I will gladly visit once in a while lol
After being in USA for a year，I can finally go back to Chengdu in 10 days.
Lovely video Alina!!! Pandas are such cute animals. Impossible to not like them. I wish I could hug one!
You in Hanfu - what a view! Impossible to look away!
Thank you!
Wonderful
Thank you for sharing your wonderful videos with the world.....I was born in Hong Kong and immigrated to Canada when I was 7 years old. I ve never been back to HK & never been to mainland China....watching your videos gives a glimpse into what traveling to China is really like....perhaps one day I will go to see it myself...closest place that I've been that felt like you are in china....Vancouver..lol
my parents are traveling in chendu this week, I hope I could travel to chendu too in the future
Wow.. like your new Chinese hairdo :) !!
@Alina Mcleod,
Wow you look amazing in that "qibao"...!!! 😍😍😍
Like a "fairy" comes from heaven...!!! 🤩🤩🤩
Thanks for the reportage.
You look great in the Asian dresses that suit you. Pandas were very cute thanks for another nice vide
so good！I love pandas and Chengdu too！❤🎉
I have been there in 2017. It’s really amazing.
Have Fun Alina❤
Welcome to my hometown, and enjoy yourself thoroughly with the foods there.
Hi Alina! 😁🙏👋✨🌟 I hope your having a super fantastic day! This is truly a wonderful magnificent masterpiece video! 😄👍❤️👏📹🇨🇳🐼🎍🍲🥇💯💫✨🌟 The city of Chengdu looks so amazing! The Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Center, Jinli Street, Wangjianglou and People’s Park looks really marvelous! The pandas are really wonderful! Also you look so absolutely marvelous in the traditional dress Alina! It is so truly beautiful! 🙂👍👏👘🥇💯🌟 Even the food at the Shudaxia Hotpot restaurant and the other restaurants looks really delicious! I would definitely like to visit the city of Chengdu one day. It’s really a excellent city! Thank you so much Alina to share with us this magnificent video. I have really enjoyed watching it! You are the best and greatest world traveler adventurer ever! 😃👍👏✈️🌏📹🥇💯🏆💫🌟 I wish you Alina a marvelous fantastic amazing blessed day. 😊🙏❤️👋👍💫✨🌟
Hi Alina,
stunning impressions well emphasized by matching music and well done cut.
I have heard about Chengdu, but haven’t been there. Years ago I have been to Kunming. So I am already curious how it looks today.
Best regards, Ralf
Would definitely recommend visiting! Kunming was also lovely.
WOW I really want to be there. I've never seen a giant panda. They are so adorable. I love red panda too.
老人们都很享受生活，生活多姿多彩
The city is my favor one and have visited three times.!!!🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩
Next time you visit Chengdu, do spend at least 2 days in the Jiuzhaigou Valley (九寨沟) which is part of the Min Shan mountain range on the edge of the Tibetan Himalayan Plateau.
amazing visiting
I remember you drinking this brand of yogurt cow drink in Chongqing too. It seems it has you completely hooked!. 7:55
Welcome to Chengdu, my hometown. Enjoy your stay.
Thank you for sharing 😊
7:08 ... it looks delicious!!!
Oh your dress is beautiful. I wanna try someday!
For us it was all about the pandas. We saw them in Chengdu and Beijing. Our Yuki has that Panda face. But it just wasn't about the pandas. we loved the food, the markets, the shopping
and that it was very pedestrian friendly. Like many cities we visited in China. There was never enough time to slow down and enjoy it all. Alina, What a video. So good on so many levels.
That's why we love ❤ you . Sending so much love from where we are right now. (Lagos, Portugal in the Algarve ) Harriet, Jim and Yuki P.S. PANDAMANIA!
Glad you guys enjoyed Chengdu as well! 🙂
Good morning god's mother I'm happy to see you still pretty thanks for sharing this video God bless you all ways and your family ❤️😊
Alina, you really know how to choose nice destinations. You must have a good travel consultant.
My wife went there for 3 days and gained 5 pounds.
So true about having Kung Pao in Chengdu an entirely different experience then what we get in the west. So good! ❤
We actually had a shrimp version of it and that was very good too!
@@AlinaMcleod Sounds tasty. Only ever had it with Chicken!
Another paradise worth checking out in spring is the One Hundred Mile Azalea Forest, also known as the Baili Dujuan Scenic Area, in southwest China's Guizhou Province, is the largest, most diverse and best-preserved primitive azalea forest in the world. Over a million tourists flock to the scenic area each spring to see the riot of color.
Hi, Alina, you're very close to one of the hidden wonders of China: 螺髻九十九里温泉瀑布。It's the largest hot spring water fall cascade in the world, yet very few people heard of it.
Thanks for the tip!
chengdu is a beautiful city, known to be laid back :)