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By reading through the policy details, looks like you can travel freely within the city of Shanghai and provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, not sure if you can go to Beijing, as it belongs to another visa-free region (the 京津冀 region). But you certainly are not restricted to Shanghai only...
answer from AI: Under the 144-hour visa-free transit policy in China, travelers are generally limited to staying within the specific region where they entered. For example, if a traveler enters China through Shanghai, they are allowed to move within the Shanghai municipality, Jiangsu Province, and Zhejiang Province. Similarly, if they enter through Beijing, they can travel within the Beijing municipality, Tianjin municipality, and Hebei Province. However, travelers are not permitted to travel freely throughout all of China under this policy. The purpose of the 144-hour visa-free transit is to facilitate short-term stays for transit purposes in the specific region of entry.
China has alot to offer as a travel destination. It is unfortunate many people are easily swayed by negative western media (due to political and economic reasons). Many have not even travelled out of their own state/province/country at all and thus have to depend on the biased nature of the media. Go see for yourselves if you are financially able to do so.
Dude there’s literally countless horror stories of foreigners going missing in the Chinese prison system and being locked up for arbitrary reasons with steep penalties there’s a reason people don’t go
@@Billy-hg9wy hahaha the main reason people don't go is they don't have money to go there 🤣 ask any businessman if they are scare of those horror stories... obviously they don't, just ignorant people can believe that
@@heimuk Talking about double standard/hypocrisy: US is trying to be friend with **communist** Vietnam. 😂 Only the most brain-dead people still believe what US claims.
A little travel advice, If you're interested in seeing the chinese advancements and history: If you want to explore the 3000 years of history, go to Xi'an. If you want to explore the 1000 years of history, go to Beijing. If you want to explore the last 100 years of China going from colonization to modernization, go to Shanghai. If you want to see modern blade-runner-like infrastructure and seemingly impossible urban planning done in the last 40 years, go to Chongqin. If you want to see the future, go to Shenzhen. That's a very very rough and overall thing to say, and If we add the different landscapes and biomes that China offers, there would be no end to the list. And what's the best thing of all of that? That the whole China has first class safety no matter where you go, so there's nothing like "being in the wrong place at the wrong time" kind of bs, and you are able to freely explore.
我相信任何人来了中国,感受这片土地感受的文化底蕴都会被所吸引，充分感受了各地不同的风景后无法不喜欢上，而且中国美食很好吃！我在广州，旅游推荐些国外朋友少去的青海湖，新疆喀什，敦煌，海南岛，最近辞职自己一个去新疆塔克拉玛干沙漠自行车骑行700km，从巴州一直玩到喀什，兰州然回广州非常开心！ I believe that anyone who comes to China and feels the cultural heritage of this land will be attracted, and can not help but feel the different scenery of various places, and the Chinese food is very delicious! I am in Guangzhou, travel to recommend some foreign friends to go to Qinghai Lake, Xinjiang Kashgar, Dunhuang, Hainan Island, recently resigned to go to Xinjiang Taklamakan Desert bicycle ride 700km, from Bazhou to Kashgar, Lanzhou Ran back to Guangzhou is very happy!
those are not police, they are security guards. unlike in the US, they are very nice, if you get into a problem, such as lost something or looking for a place, you can approach them.
I found many foreigners can't tell the difference between security guards and the police. Whenever they see security guards, they think they see police
As a Chinese/ Taiwanese, I’ve been to China and Shanghai for many times. In the past few years they’ve progressed too fast not only for their hardware- high rises / electric cars/ cell phone payments, but cultural wise- service quality/ food/ and their people. I often tell my friends and relatives about it, they should all visit China when they have the chance to experience how China is like😊 Thank you Steve and Ivana for taking me to the streets I’ve never been in Shanghai! Very glad to see it and will share it to everyone I know!!😉
not everybody wears uniform is policeman. some of them are the private security guard hired by the malls, and their uniforms are similar to the police uniform. and don't worry about the policeman everywhere! if you got any question or problem you can just go and ask them for help, they would help you as much as they can.
@laogaofansChina is a cashless system so that means everyone has a phone and camera. If what you said is true then it’ll be all over the internet. But there are more American police violence against people of colour in America vs none at all in China
worked in downtown shanghai for 5.5 years, i used to walk along east nanjing road every day to take metro, enjoy your stay in china, one suggestion is to try restaurants in those back allies, which is far better than those touristy areas
Great video. I'm a British expat living in Shanghai since 2005, so it was interesting to see Shanghai through a fresh pair of eyes. McDonald's prices are the same ordering from the machines or the counter. If there's a price difference it is probably NOT the same coffee. "Natie" is simply the Chinese translation of Latte, but I think you may have ordered from the McCafe menu which is more expensive than the McDonald's menu (and slightly better quality). The noodle you chose was braised soy sauce beef soup noodles, but the restaurant itself is Chongqing style, which is a city in the south west of China where most of the dishes are spicy.
I go to China every year. Chinese cities are very safe, both during the day and even more so at night. China's culture is also very diverse, and so is its food. It’s not like talking about Chinese people as promoted by European and American media.
Just don't fall asleep on a park bench after a few beers. The hobo patrol will round you and you'll awaken on a train to Inner Mongolia, lol. There's a reason you don't see homeless in big tourist areas (and it's not that they don't exist...)
Let me correct you. The 144-hour visa is not limited to Shanghai travel. It can be used to travel to any other city in China. As long as you can enter the country smoothly, there are no travel restrictions. It just tells you that you can only stay in China for a period of 144 hours and then you have to leave the country. When staying in a hotel, no one will look at your visa. You just need to go through a check-in process. Even Chinese people who stay in a hotel need to register with their ID card. It is just a formality to check and prevent wanted criminals from entering the hotel.
according to rules, you can only stay in shanghai, you are not permitted to travel to other cities.. but yea, i don't think anyone would've cared if you travelled around china, as long as you leave from shaghai within 144 hours
Aber wenn du mit äuslandisches Pass nach Tibet gehen möchtest,brauchst du nur einen chinesischen Reiseführer zu suchen,dann darfst du es tun. @@陳書俊-w9t
It's not "any other city". Currently there are 20 cities for 144 hours transfer visa and 52 cities for 72 hours. And once you entered one of the cities, you are usually only allowed to tour within one province, although for Shanghai you are allowed to tour within the two nearby provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangsu, for Beijing you are allowed to tour within Tianjing and Hebei.
As a neighboor of china china is helping our country to developed the roads , train and airport and now they are working us to go china without any visa
Visited China once in 2017, definitely, would very much to visit it again, near future. For those who has got any negative thoughts, put aside politics, do come and experience for yourself, before commenting further...
Because the law is so vague that a customer survey could be deemed intelligence gathering for example.@@apachekafka773 It enough to make big and small foreign firms close up and leave or at least pull their people out.
22:48 in case you are curious why people are hanging their clothes out, this is because Shanghai is a very humid city even in winter, so if there is sun out people just hang out their clothes (quilts, pillows etc) to have some sunshine and try them up also help to kill bacterias
I really miss China's safety, freedom, convenience, magnificent scenery and diverse culture. China is the country with the richest tourism resources in the world, with deserts, glaciers, the highest mountains in the world, and tropical islands.
Download a translation software and ask young people on the roadside. You will get basically accurate information, and passers-by will be happy to help tourists.
When traveling to Shanghai, please walk from Jing'an Temple to Wujiang Road. Unlike Nanjing East Road, this is where locals really go shopping. Nanjing East Road is full of tourists. Also recommended is Xintiandi.
Jing'an Temple, Xujiahui, and Hongfeng Road in Pudong are places where foreigners gather. There are many Western restaurants, bars, churches, and many foreigners.
Thank you for sharing your visit to Shanghai China. Very informative and encouraging! Ppl should watch more like this positive and realistic experience.
yes,This profession provides employment opportunities for many Chinese people.Their figures are scattered throughout the streets and alleys, schools, shopping malls, and communities all need them.welcome to China,
The noodles you had is called “Chongqing xiao mian” which is a specialty of Chongqing. The reason why your tongue and face was numb is due to the Sichuan peppercorns used in the cuisine of that area. Glad that you enjoyed your trip in China! I’m also a Chinese Indonesian like Ivana and went to Shanghai for the first time last month. Watching the video made me miss my time there and would love to revisit soon.
Haha, it's great to see you guys get to taste delicious food in China! Thanks for the compliments guys! Welcome to visit China again! (ps: the grains in those noodles are called peppercorns, they give a tingling sensation and are great with a little chili sauce!) 😆 哈哈，看到你们能在中国品尝到好吃的美食，我也很开心！谢谢你们的夸奖！欢迎再次来到中国游玩！（ps：那种面条中的一粒粒的叫做花椒，它能够使人有酥麻的感觉，再配上一点辣椒酱非常棒！）😆
I love China. I’ve visited China 2x 2 months each. I stayed in Kunshan (Juangsu) and we roamed Shanghai and Suzhou and went on a road trip from Kunshan to Tianjin. I really want to go back.
Oh wow, l could see how excited you both were about this Shanghai/China trip. Great and wonderful experience for you guys in this modern, super clean, well organized and maintained city. l'm pretty sure you both are looking forward to another visit again. I have been to China twice, North East China (Beijing, Tianjin, Chengde) and South East China ( Xiamen, Fujian, Fuzhou, Changzhou, Putien and a few islands) Thanks for sharing this cool video, Steve lvana. Looking forward to your daily video of this China series (as mentioned in the premieres)
@chaw The Dictatorial US, Australia, Canada & UK Governments Will ACCUSE That China Is Using Slave Labours To Keep China Clean, Green & Safe & Those Are Not Genuine Shop Owners But Are Actors Forced To Act To Impress Tourists
@@JetLagWarriorsWell, from my experience, l found China to be very advance, clean, well organised, well maintained and systemic. Food wise, it's fantastic and the people are kind, helpful, friendly and welcoming. Beijing and Tianjin are more historical places. The Southern parts are equally interesting and l loved all the places that l have visited. Guangdong will be on my bucket list. In fact, my late father and father in law were from Guangdong and Fujian.
I live in Shanghai, Shanghai is basically a modern landscape, I recommend you to visit the surrounding cities, they have a lot of traditional Chinese cultural landscape, such as Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, Huangshan.😂
Perhaps these things happen from time to time in underdeveloped areas，But it's not just spitting everywhere, they may spit on the lawn and flower beds now，This is also progress, isn't it?@@tankgod888
In fact, it's better to use translation apps when you go to other countries and you don't speak their languages. That will be really convenient to communicate with the locals.
You need to download a translation software to your mobile phone as soon as possible, so that it will be much more convenient for you to go anywhere and do anything.
Many of Google's operations exited China, so Google Maps is largely unavailable in China. Apple Maps works fine. I remember that China's map apps, such as Gaode Maps and DiDi, are available in English. The noodles you ate are called "Chongqing Xiaomian". Chongqing is a city bordering Szechuan Province, and used to be part of Szechuan province, so the food flavour is almost the same as Szechuan. The spicy soup base of the noodles contains Sichuan peppercorns, which contain peppercorn oil that makes the mouth feel numb, a typical feature of Sichuan food flavour. Have a good trip.
Google internet operation left China for Hong Kong because they didn't want to abide by China's regulations. their other operations never leave. Facebook was the same. Meta/FB tiptoe back into China recently. they probably thought of the money they could've earned through the years. but then, whatever they can offer, China probably has better version of it. LOL
The beef noodle restaurant you went to belonges Sichuan cuisine, and the spice in the noodle soup that made your face numbing is the famous Sichuan peppercorn.
I will use Google Translate for the following content (this represents my subjective opinion) As a Simplified Chinese user, I am very happy to see such a neutral, objective and real video. To me, China is a very good tourist destination, but I have to admit that China’s political system and its social concepts may not be consistent with some people. Indeed, China's performance in some areas such as politics and social concepts is unsatisfactory, but this does not prevent China from having a safe social environment, delicious food, and beautiful scenery. Due to the existence of China's GFW (commonly known as the Internet Firewall by the Chinese), it is difficult for Chinese users to access the foreign world, which also allows some media to vilify this country. I used to like a saying: "If you don't know the whole story, you can't comment." I don't want to see foreign Internet users deny everything about China based on just a rumor. China's culture is brilliant, its people are kind, its society is safe, and its food is beautiful. I hope that more and more foreign friends can come to China to experience Chinese culture firsthand. China welcomes you!
Great video! Well done. It's wonderful to hear you had a fantastic time in China. My wife and I explored Beijing in September this year, and we'd love to see you visit Beijing in your future videos.
I warmly welcome you to China, where the majority of the people are kind, simple, and diligent. Despite the numerous negative news about China internationally, believe me❤
China is an amazing country. Everything is happening here. I am so exciting to be part of this great country who are peaceful and friendly. All the best things are retained in China. But you need to be here to experience it.
Foreigners, your IQ has been ruined. All you see are countless debts, ultra-high housing prices, cheap labor for countless Chinese lower class people, and no human rights that were controlled by dictators. Do you want your country to be like this? How can you be sure that you are part of one wave of people who are related to the dictator and not another wave of people who are enslaved?
I lived in China when I was child, I saw my neibor get arrested just because she wanted to have second baby. They took her to hospital and forced her to abortion.
Hi, J. The cameras are mainly for forensics and crime prevention to prevent disputes. We ordinary people never pay attention to this, only criminals are afraid. China has a large population density, so the police will stand in crowded places, like the kiosk in your video, in order to quickly stop illegal activities. You can go to them for help when you are in trouble. Chinese police love to help people in trouble
@anglohan5428 Welcome to travel to China. You can travel freely in Tibet, Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Come and experience it for yourself and restore your sanity.
Some Western media are vilifying China. In reality, Chinese people are very friendly, and only those who have been here can truly feel it. Thank you for your video, it was brilliant.
Ah, I caught your trick. You pivoted from "vilifying China" (in reality, it's vilifying the _government_ of China), to Chinese people. The people and the government are two different things. Almost everybody in the west loves Chinese people, it's only the government that many people have an issue with. Online, the trolls like to pretend that criticizing the government is the same thing as criticizing the people. It's not the same thing at all. Nice try.
@@idogtv I don't think white ppl differentiate the two. CHina means much more than what its gov says or does. But you always burry the difference. Nice try.
@@idogtv The more you pretend to "correctly" legitimize an entire narrative against the label "China" (instead of the CURRENT gov), the more likely Chinese people become the victims of collateral damage. The entire narrative gives people a feeling like Chinese people are culturally subordinate, less enlightened, easy to be manipulated, and are all like trolls. In fact, this is a population of 1.4 billion... 99% of white people can't even name a third Chinese city except for BJ and SH... how can you come to the conclusion that "everybody in the west loves Chinese people"... there is a giant leap of logic. ...
@@tuckerwang7677 "China means much more than what its gov says or does." Yeah, that's literally what I said. Did you not understand me? That's my whole point. That's why it's absolutely idiotic for the trolls to bury the difference between China and the government. That's what _I_ said. You just took what I said, reworded it, claimed that you "don't think white ppl differentiate the two" and then acted as if I somehow equated the government with the people of China... That's the exact _opposite_ of what I did in my comment. The trolls are the ones who pretend they're the same. Why did you pretend like my comment didn't differentiate the two, when it clearly did? It seems like you're responding to a completely different comment. You certainly didn't respond to _my_ comment. Because what you said makes absolutely no sense as a response to what I said. Nice try.
@@idogtvI understand what you're saying, but the sad fact is that our mainstream media and our politicians have so many Americans convinced that China itself is simply an evil nation, with little or no differentiating between the people and the government. As bad as the Chinese government might be, they do not in any way pose a military threat to us or to anyone. But our politicians seem to be chomping at the bit to go to war with China. Neither China nor Russia comes close to the American Empire for the number of innocent people killed over the past 30 years. America is the most violent, warmongering, arrogant nation on earth.
You guys remind me so much of my wife and I when we travel, we're also from Toronto and were in Shenzhen in August but have been to China many times. Great to see people who are open-minded, curious and willing to try new things. China is a fantastic country to visit, but it sure makes Canada look a little behind when you return here. p.s. When you're choosing between restaurants, there is a standard way Chinese choose from restaurants they don't know...which is busier, which has a lineup?
That`s a old way to measure the value of a restaurant, the new way is check out the stars or scores of any restaurants on some famous Apps of China like 大众点评。
My friends haven't taken me to Shanghai, but they did take me to Xi'an last month. My videos are usually about the local people and their experiences. There is so much to explore in China and I really like this video. Thanks for sharing. Xie xie!
Welcome to China, you will feel the safest and most free in China. Even in the wee hours of the morning, you can walk on the street and there are many shops open
Build your Dreams = EV car brand that is internationally recognised, short for BYD. It is the #1 EV brand in China and the world currently (along with Tesla). Good to see you guys enjoyed your trip! Just to add: the noodle you had at the end is a type of Sichuan pepper which has a numb effect lol.
Hello my good neighbors from boring flat earth Mississauga ..im so glad you guys made it to China its my bucket list number one, when I see TH-camrs going to China i feel like we in Toronto are third world country have fun❤
People visiting from China look at the wall light switches in Canada with bemusement like they are some museum pieces ...LoL Yes, most of North America is a 3rd world country compared to China these days !
Littering is not the business of cameras. The main purpose of cameras is to protect the safety of passers-by, especially at popular attractions. Once anything happens, the suspect can be quickly tracked. So, security increases due to these cameras.
@@JetLagWarriors Like damn fking UK even has facial checking at the airport. But no one criticizes it. But people talk bad when China has it years early. Damn fking westerner doublestand.
As an American that has lived in China now for the last 6 years, I love watching these videos of the newbies traveling to Shanghai and elsewhere. The naivety is so cute.😂
@@willybilly99Maybe it's a secret.But now you learn today that people don't live on any propaganda, but on food, air and any other beautiful essential things. While political propaganda is not included
I am very happy that more and more international friends are coming to China to visit and make objective records. Harmony, respect, and friendliness among people from different systems, beliefs, and regions can make the world a better place! Welcome to China again and experience more different Chinese cities!
What you see is what the Chinese dictator wants you to see. I hope it will take your brain. You like China so much. Brother, I wish you to become Chinese and never leave. Do you need my help? Foreigners who want to be controlled by dictators are completely beyond my understanding.
Looks like Steve had his first experience with Szechuan peppers. I would definitely recommend a Chinese tourist visa, should be no problem to get and you can explore the country at your leisure.
I‘m glad to see that you really enjoy the visit (especially the food). To those who are curious about the country, you are warmly welcome. If you and other foreign friends comes to my city (or nearby), I shall be your guide and do you some useful introductions！
Very interesting. Living in Shanghai, recently I saw many foreigners with huge backpacks and confusing faces hanging around in the streets. Curious if they are doing well wandering in this big city so i checked the video. The couple's cute and the video itself reminds me of the pure joy of being a tourist exploring a total different culture when i was young in Europe. Seeing them being so satisfied and happy with street food (i took granted) and modest hostels, i kinda being touched.
Those food vendors must have been expecting her to speak to them in Mandarin and must have been caught offguard when she couldn't speak the language or read the menu. I was also wondering why she didn't try to speak in Mandarin, but when you said she's Indonesian Chinese, then I understood why. In China, everything is in Chinese characters, and Shanghai has its own unique dialects too, depending on which part of the province you're from. Like Suzhou is an hour's drive from Shanghai, but has a different dialect from Shanghai. Still, if you can speak or read mandarin, you might be able to get by. You'd need to have a pretty good grasp of the language though to communicate more effectively, 'cos in China, it tends to be ALL mandarin and you can't even mix in any English words the way we might do in Singapore. In fact, Chinese people who come to Singapore are probably quite shocked at how we mix English and Mandarin when we say that we are speaking in Mandarin. To them, it's Singapore-style Mandarin. Also, there are words for the same things that are different. It's just like how American English is different from British English, even though it's the same language. You have different English words for the same things. Like tap and faucet, sink and basin, color and colour, lift and elevator, flat and apartment... well, you get the idea. So Chinese people can tell if you are from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore or Mainland China, based on the Mandarin words you use and how you speak it.
Ahh, I was wondering why she didn't speak Chinese lol it makes sense that she's indo Chinese. They massacred Chinese people by the masses and people were forced not to learn their mother tongue anymore unlike Malaysian Chinese. In China, there are also regional dialects but mandarin is the unifying common tongue
The noodles you ordered are called " Red Burning BBQ beef noodles " I am Chinese in Toronto. The Red Burning beef noodles are available in many Chinese noodles restaurant in Toronto.
According to Google, cities with highest camera density( per km2) 1) CHENNAI India 2)HYDERABAD India 3)HARBIN China 4) LONDON 5)XIAMEN China DELHI is 8th BEIJING is 10th (Data from 2021)
Hi JetLagW, FYI, car with green plate0= Electric Vehicles. There are far more number of EV cars, varieties of models and number of cars on the roads in China than any other countries. While for motorbike, there are millions battery operated motor on the roads since 2005
BYD is one of the top brand in China and countries it has presence like Australia and many EU countries. You should check out their upscale subbrand YangWang(U8 suv and U9 supercar)
This is literally the first video I have watched about China. After watching this one and your "Uptown" video in Manila, I am feeling a little bit torn. I plan to retire to Asia and do a good bit of traveling within the region. These very upscale areas look incredible. They are not the typical neighborhoods or cities that represent the country as a whole. They are very modern, clean, and tourist attractions. You have to travel outside these areas to see the "real country" you are visiting. But it makes me "torn" because these areas look amazing! Makes me wonder if I want to pay more and live in the tourist area or get a place out in the burbs where life is more similar to the locals and a little more affordable. Thanks for the peek into China, I hadn't really considered it as a travel destination before, but I do now. It looks like a good time, good food, good shopping, and a good experience.
I’m a Chinese who live in Manila, China is much more modern and high tech, in Manila only uptown area is good, also I live here. But I recommend u choose Manila, coz here is an English country, u can easily communicate with other people. If u live in China, u can’t read Chinese, everything is difficult.😢
Btw, HongKong is a great city for living, also international environment good for expat, but quite expensive for live cost. If u rich enough, Hong Kong is the best choice.
In China, you can go to the police on the street for any difficulty in traveling, don't be afraid of them! They will give you help ❤ Western Media Always Smears Chinese Police
Western media not just smear Chinese police, they smear and demonize EVERYTHING in China! In their description, China is the most horrible hell on earth, if not in whole universe😂, so make sure no one interested in China or visit China or you will "disappeared" if one word said wrong🤣, and how amazing many people in the West buy into many logically retarded lies manufactured by western media, sad😢
I have to admire your courage of wandering into a completely new place without much research and not speaking/knowing the local language! But if you do a little bit research, use some of the local apps (including translation), you surely can enjoy much more about China! Wish you a happy time in China!
Interesting that your video popped up on my recommendation. I’m glad it did. I’m also born and raised in Toronto. I came over to Asia (Hong Kong) when I was 27 for work. Fast forward 23 years, I’m still here! Love both your reactions of Shanghai. I’ve been there like a dozen times and still love that city. Are you still there as of this video? Enjoy the rest of your adventure! Looking forward to more videos!
I watched several TH-camrs who traveled to Shanghai, China, and they all went to try noodles, which is really interesting. China is a country with a very diverse cuisine, and the culinary style varies greatly from region to region. To enjoy delicious dishes, it's better to go to larger restaurants. The noodles you ate are not a local Shanghai dish but are flavored like Sichuan and Chongqing noodles, so they are a bit spicy. Shanghai local dishes are generally a bit sweet. Additionally, every restaurant in Shanghai has a hygiene rating symbol. The yellow face in your video indicates that the hygiene of the restaurant is average, while a green smiling face represents a higher hygiene standard.
I am so glad to watch your journey to Shanghai. This will help me to plan my next trip to China soon. Things like how to buy subway tickets, etc. I am impressed by how much he knows about the Shanghai subway. Liked, Shared and Subscribed.
作为一个中国人，我不得不说西方媒体对于我们存在很多恶意抹黑，但很高兴有up这样的外国人能来到我们中国。（As a chinese,i have to say that there are many nagetive messeges about us by the western media,but i am happy the forigner could come to our country,we welcome every friendly people from all the world!）
There is a trending food theme called MALA, literally translating to numb and spicy. So the braised beef noodles you guys had is probably that, with the spice toned down as per your request, but the numb still retained, and is due to the Sichuan peppercorns
@@JetLagWarriors The noodle restaurant you are eating comes from Chongqing, a city far from Shanghai, with 30 million people. The food there is mainly spicy and spicy.Chinese cuisine varies greatly in terms of regional flavor, with a total of 8 different cuisines, each with thousands of dishes~
You dont actually have to speak Mandarin for travel purpose, since translation apps are quite commom, but know a few words and expressions definitely gonna improve your experience there
I'm glad you two had such a fun time in China! I'm sure you have probably already been told that there are two types of peppers in China...cayenne peppers that we are all used to...and the other are numbing peppers usually found in the form of small black peppercorns. If you get to go to Sichuan province where I lived for more than ten years you can enjoy hotpot which has both in the base of the broth.
Take a look at the sky. Look in multiple videos. Gray, pollution is very bad. Look at covert vids of street food made by the locals. Unsanitary and adulterated food.
Im so excited for you guys to be in China and i can see the excitement in you guys!!! 😄 I do have a comment tho. Being seasoned travellers, i thought you guys would have done abit of research for China trip....you should have downloaded a translation app to communicate with the locals since you guys dont know the language. I can see you guys struggling to order food haha
I'm glad to see your video. In fact, the "police" you see on the streets are not police, but security personnel of property companies. They are only responsible for maintaining order. Of course, you can also see police and armed police on important holidays.
Thanks for watching
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Your video is going to be banded. Americans is not suppose to know how great other countries are!
By reading through the policy details, looks like you can travel freely within the city of Shanghai and provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, not sure if you can go to Beijing, as it belongs to another visa-free region (the 京津冀 region). But you certainly are not restricted to Shanghai only...
answer from AI: Under the 144-hour visa-free transit policy in China, travelers are generally limited to staying within the specific region where they entered. For example, if a traveler enters China through Shanghai, they are allowed to move within the Shanghai municipality, Jiangsu Province, and Zhejiang Province. Similarly, if they enter through Beijing, they can travel within the Beijing municipality, Tianjin municipality, and Hebei Province.
However, travelers are not permitted to travel freely throughout all of China under this policy. The purpose of the 144-hour visa-free transit is to facilitate short-term stays for transit purposes in the specific region of entry.
those are not police, but security guards
祝您旅途愉快，在中国吃火锅暖身。
China has alot to offer as a travel destination. It is unfortunate many people are easily swayed by negative western media (due to political and economic reasons). Many have not even travelled out of their own state/province/country at all and thus have to depend on the biased nature of the media. Go see for yourselves if you are financially able to do so.
Dude there’s literally countless horror stories of foreigners going missing in the Chinese prison system and being locked up for arbitrary reasons with steep penalties there’s a reason people don’t go
@@Billy-hg9wy yeah, what language is the stories?
I was going to write this. Well done. Correct.
@@Billy-hg9wy hahaha the main reason people don't go is they don't have money to go there 🤣 ask any businessman if they are scare of those horror stories... obviously they don't, just ignorant people can believe that
@@katyvaldez8890 Tim Cook, Elon Musk don't trust such fake stories and come to China regulatly every year.
In Tokyo, there are also many cameras on the street, as well as police regularly patrolling. But that didn't attract many criticism.
hmmm true🤔
Cause Japan is under US control😅
double standard from west... 😏😏😏
@@heimuk Talking about double standard/hypocrisy: US is trying to be friend with **communist** Vietnam. 😂 Only the most brain-dead people still believe what US claims.
Japan is the ally of the western world, never got negative attention from the western platform
A little travel advice, If you're interested in seeing the chinese advancements and history:
If you want to explore the 3000 years of history, go to Xi'an.
If you want to explore the 1000 years of history, go to Beijing.
If you want to explore the last 100 years of China going from colonization to modernization, go to Shanghai.
If you want to see modern blade-runner-like infrastructure and seemingly impossible urban planning done in the last 40 years, go to Chongqin.
If you want to see the future, go to Shenzhen.
That's a very very rough and overall thing to say, and If we add the different landscapes and biomes that China offers, there would be no end to the list.
And what's the best thing of all of that? That the whole China has first class safety no matter where you go, so there's nothing like "being in the wrong place at the wrong time" kind of bs, and you are able to freely explore.
great advice! Thanks so much!
@anglohan5428你只會複製粘貼，這樣做領不到報酬😢
@@tinawater1380 是呢
@anglohan5428 sb
@anglohan5428 你的脑子让门缝夹了吧。
Pround of my country, ❤ from Hong Kong
China is great place to visit! So safe!
Agree! Food safety must improve
Fellow Zhuo! Hard to find!
我相信任何人来了中国,感受这片土地感受的文化底蕴都会被所吸引，充分感受了各地不同的风景后无法不喜欢上，而且中国美食很好吃！我在广州，旅游推荐些国外朋友少去的青海湖，新疆喀什，敦煌，海南岛，最近辞职自己一个去新疆塔克拉玛干沙漠自行车骑行700km，从巴州一直玩到喀什，兰州然回广州非常开心！
I believe that anyone who comes to China and feels the cultural heritage of this land will be attracted, and can not help but feel the different scenery of various places, and the Chinese food is very delicious! I am in Guangzhou, travel to recommend some foreign friends to go to Qinghai Lake, Xinjiang Kashgar, Dunhuang, Hainan Island, recently resigned to go to Xinjiang Taklamakan Desert bicycle ride 700km, from Bazhou to Kashgar, Lanzhou Ran back to Guangzhou is very happy!
those are not police, they are security guards. unlike in the US, they are very nice, if you get into a problem, such as lost something or looking for a place, you can approach them.
We call them Uncle Police😊
The people in the video are all security guards, not police. Police are rare animals in China and are generally invisible unless you call 110.
@@wyz9815 Some of the nicest people I've met.
I found many foreigners can't tell the difference between security guards and the police. Whenever they see security guards, they think they see police
@anglohan5428Are you British the most faithful watchdogs of the United States?😅😅😅😅😅
As a Chinese/ Taiwanese, I’ve been to China and Shanghai for many times. In the past few years they’ve progressed too fast not only for their hardware- high rises / electric cars/ cell phone payments, but cultural wise- service quality/ food/ and their people.
I often tell my friends and relatives about it, they should all visit China when they have the chance to experience how China is like😊
Thank you Steve and Ivana for taking me to the streets I’ve never been in Shanghai! Very glad to see it and will share it to everyone I know!!😉
很少見這麼理智中肯的臺灣人了😊❤
Like shit😢
Yes! Our Chinese! One family.
湾✌️v我个护照康康实力👀
没有Taiwanese这种说法，只有from Taiwan China.
🎉🎉🎉I'm a Chinese living in Shanghai. Very welcome to SH and hope you always be happy in your journey.
not everybody wears uniform is policeman. some of them are the private security guard hired by the malls, and their uniforms are similar to the police uniform. and don't worry about the policeman everywhere! if you got any question or problem you can just go and ask them for help, they would help you as much as they can.
@laogaofans Did they beat your head too? 🤡
@laogaofans I think they already took your brain
@laogaofansChina is a cashless system so that means everyone has a phone and camera. If what you said is true then it’ll be all over the internet. But there are more American police violence against people of colour in America vs none at all in China
😂@@inkbold8511
@laogaofansso speechless😂 good for you
Welcome to China, with warm Chinese hospitality ❤. Have a great trip.
worked in downtown shanghai for 5.5 years, i used to walk along east nanjing road every day to take metro, enjoy your stay in china, one suggestion is to try restaurants in those back allies, which is far better than those touristy areas
@anglohan5428騙子
Great video. I'm a British expat living in Shanghai since 2005, so it was interesting to see Shanghai through a fresh pair of eyes. McDonald's prices are the same ordering from the machines or the counter. If there's a price difference it is probably NOT the same coffee. "Natie" is simply the Chinese translation of Latte, but I think you may have ordered from the McCafe menu which is more expensive than the McDonald's menu (and slightly better quality). The noodle you chose was braised soy sauce beef soup noodles, but the restaurant itself is Chongqing style, which is a city in the south west of China where most of the dishes are spicy.
It's obvious that you know the menu absolutely.
yeah you‘ve been living here for so long so you know hahaha，as a Chinese myself i time to time got confused about menu
I go to China every year. Chinese cities are very safe, both during the day and even more so at night. China's culture is also very diverse, and so is its food. It’s not like talking about Chinese people as promoted by European and American media.
Agree 💯, so safe day and night. China is amazing.
Just don't fall asleep on a park bench after a few beers. The hobo patrol will round you and you'll awaken on a train to Inner Mongolia, lol. There's a reason you don't see homeless in big tourist areas (and it's not that they don't exist...)
@mfallen6894 🤡. Don't you have anything better to do than to spread bs?
6。。。。。。。。funny poor@@mfallen6894
@@mfallen6894 Where did you get this fake news from?🤣
Let me correct you. The 144-hour visa is not limited to Shanghai travel. It can be used to travel to any other city in China. As long as you can enter the country smoothly, there are no travel restrictions. It just tells you that you can only stay in China for a period of 144 hours and then you have to leave the country. When staying in a hotel, no one will look at your visa. You just need to go through a check-in process. Even Chinese people who stay in a hotel need to register with their ID card. It is just a formality to check and prevent wanted criminals from entering the hotel.
@emgoodit Go to any normal hotel in the world, you have to check in with an ID. A love hotel on the other hand...lol
according to rules, you can only stay in shanghai, you are not permitted to travel to other cities.. but yea, i don't think anyone would've cared if you travelled around china, as long as you leave from shaghai within 144 hours
Aber wenn du mit äuslandisches Pass nach Tibet gehen möchtest,brauchst du nur einen chinesischen Reiseführer zu suchen,dann darfst du es tun. @@陳書俊-w9t
It's not "any other city". Currently there are 20 cities for 144 hours transfer visa and 52 cities for 72 hours. And once you entered one of the cities, you are usually only allowed to tour within one province, although for Shanghai you are allowed to tour within the two nearby provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangsu, for Beijing you are allowed to tour within Tianjing and Hebei.
No. In the hotel system, the receptionist has to input the visa number too.
This video makes me want to return to China right away. So fun to watch and hear your excitement!
❤
let’s gooooooo
I also really want to see your travel video in China again!❤
My wife and I will spend a lot of our retirement time in China. Really looking forward to it.
Ken 💪💪💪👏👏👏
As a neighboor of china china is helping our country to developed the roads , train and airport and now they are working us to go china without any visa
halo，where are you from?
应该是大鹅
@@liang892 蒙古也有可能
@@本羊会咩 应该是越南 柬埔寨 缅甸 老挝中的一个
@@liang892 大鹅？还大鸡呢。
I like your vibes. So genuine and open-minded.
thanks!
Visited China once in 2017, definitely, would very much to visit it again, near future. For those who has got any negative thoughts, put aside politics, do come and experience for yourself, before commenting further...
欢迎来中国！😚
I respect Chinese culture, but beware of the National Intelligence Act 2017 and the Defense Mobilization Act 2010.
I have experienced it myself and am not political . Currently I would advise anyone Not to travel to China.
@TT-hi8le Are you a criminal? Are you a spy? Are you a terrorist?
If no, why then are you bothered by it?
Because the law is so vague that a customer survey could be deemed intelligence gathering for example.@@apachekafka773
It enough to make big and small foreign firms close up and leave or at least pull their people out.
22:48 in case you are curious why people are hanging their clothes out, this is because Shanghai is a very humid city even in winter, so if there is sun out people just hang out their clothes (quilts, pillows etc) to have some sunshine and try them up also help to kill bacterias
不不不，在中国都是习惯晒干衣物，不仅是上海
I really miss China's safety, freedom, convenience, magnificent scenery and diverse culture.
China is the country with the richest tourism resources in the world, with deserts, glaciers, the highest mountains in the world, and tropical islands.
Download a translation software and ask young people on the roadside. You will get basically accurate information, and passers-by will be happy to help tourists.
True
When traveling to Shanghai, please walk from Jing'an Temple to Wujiang Road. Unlike Nanjing East Road, this is where locals really go shopping. Nanjing East Road is full of tourists. Also recommended is Xintiandi.
Jing'an Temple, Xujiahui, and Hongfeng Road in Pudong are places where foreigners gather. There are many Western restaurants, bars, churches, and many foreigners.
@anglohan5428 醜陋的機器人！滿口傲慢與偏見
@anglohan5428Free your brain first.
Your smiles and excitement is infectious! Looking forward to watching more of your time in China! 144hrs just won't be enough though
Thank you for sharing your visit to Shanghai China. Very informative and encouraging! Ppl should watch more like this positive and realistic experience.
In China, not all folks wearing uniform are police. A lot of them are private security guards for shops. The uniform is similar to police.
yes,This profession provides employment opportunities for many Chinese people.Their figures are scattered throughout the streets and alleys, schools, shopping malls, and communities all need them.welcome to China,
The noodles you had is called “Chongqing xiao mian” which is a specialty of Chongqing. The reason why your tongue and face was numb is due to the Sichuan peppercorns used in the cuisine of that area. Glad that you enjoyed your trip in China! I’m also a Chinese Indonesian like Ivana and went to Shanghai for the first time last month. Watching the video made me miss my time there and would love to revisit soon.
Yo can I ask u how much Rp u spent for the whole trip, how long and what city u visited?
China people welcome you to visit again.😊
我能吃三碗。。。
印尼还有华人吗？不都被屠了吗？
中国有好多好吃的面，如果再来中国，请给我一个荣幸带你吃遍中国的面。比如：兰州牛肉面，山西刀削面，西安裤带面，北京炸酱面等等。
22:18 That car with Build Your Dreams at the back is BYD, Tesla's main competitor.
Haha, it's great to see you guys get to taste delicious food in China! Thanks for the compliments guys! Welcome to visit China again! (ps: the grains in those noodles are called peppercorns, they give a tingling sensation and are great with a little chili sauce!) 😆
哈哈，看到你们能在中国品尝到好吃的美食，我也很开心！谢谢你们的夸奖！欢迎再次来到中国游玩！（ps：那种面条中的一粒粒的叫做花椒，它能够使人有酥麻的感觉，再配上一点辣椒酱非常棒！）😆
I love China. I’ve visited China 2x 2 months each. I stayed in Kunshan (Juangsu) and we roamed Shanghai and Suzhou and went on a road trip from Kunshan to Tianjin. I really want to go back.
欢迎来中国！
这个频道是五毛频道
Welcome back anytime
Welcome to Xu chang City,He Nan Province🙂
thankuuuuu!
Oh wow, l could see how excited you both were about this Shanghai/China trip. Great and wonderful experience for you guys in this modern, super clean, well organized and maintained city. l'm pretty sure you both are looking forward to another visit again. I have been to China twice, North East China (Beijing, Tianjin, Chengde) and South East China ( Xiamen, Fujian, Fuzhou, Changzhou, Putien and a few islands) Thanks for sharing this cool video, Steve lvana. Looking forward to your daily video of this China series (as mentioned in the premieres)
would love to hear your own experience in China! And which city/region you like most.
@@JetLagWarriorsthe silicon valley of China is a must visit
Unless you ran out of money 😂
@chaw
The Dictatorial US, Australia, Canada & UK Governments Will ACCUSE That China Is Using Slave Labours To Keep China Clean, Green & Safe & Those Are Not Genuine Shop Owners But Are Actors Forced To Act To Impress Tourists
福州人发来贺电🎉
@@JetLagWarriorsWell, from my experience, l found China to be very advance, clean, well organised, well maintained and systemic. Food wise, it's fantastic and the people are kind, helpful, friendly and welcoming. Beijing and Tianjin are more historical places. The Southern parts are equally interesting and l loved all the places that l have visited. Guangdong will be on my bucket list. In fact, my late father and father in law were from Guangdong and Fujian.
I live in Shanghai, Shanghai is basically a modern landscape, I recommend you to visit the surrounding cities, they have a lot of traditional Chinese cultural landscape, such as Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, Huangshan.😂
Does people still spit around😂? I always need to watch my step every now and then back then. 7 years ago
@chaodabeihualushui Really? 很好 👍🏽 maybe the spitting one old generation back then.
Perhaps these things happen from time to time in underdeveloped areas，But it's not just spitting everywhere, they may spit on the lawn and flower beds now，This is also progress, isn't it?@@tankgod888
In fact, it's better to use translation apps when you go to other countries and you don't speak their languages. That will be really convenient to communicate with the locals.
You need to download a translation software to your mobile phone as soon as possible, so that it will be much more convenient for you to go anywhere and do anything.
Many of Google's operations exited China, so Google Maps is largely unavailable in China. Apple Maps works fine. I remember that China's map apps, such as Gaode Maps and DiDi, are available in English.
The noodles you ate are called "Chongqing Xiaomian". Chongqing is a city bordering Szechuan Province, and used to be part of Szechuan province, so the food flavour is almost the same as Szechuan.
The spicy soup base of the noodles contains Sichuan peppercorns, which contain peppercorn oil that makes the mouth feel numb, a typical feature of Sichuan food flavour.
Have a good trip.
Google internet operation left China for Hong Kong because they didn't want to abide by China's regulations. their other operations never leave.
Facebook was the same. Meta/FB tiptoe back into China recently. they probably thought of the money they could've earned through the years. but then, whatever they can offer, China probably has better version of it. LOL
it's Sichuan Province ,not Szechuan Province. And Chongqing is also a Province ,Interesting, right? 四川省
下载VPN就可以使用了
@@快乐氰化物 这不是能不能访问Google的问题，而是谷歌地图的中国地图部分是不准确的，放大到街道的层面就会有不同程度的错位。所以能访问Google也没法用它的地图。苹果自带的地图在中国有当地的合作运营商（其实就是高德地图），所以数据是准确的，也有正确的公共交通信息。
The beef noodle restaurant you went to belonges Sichuan cuisine, and the spice in the noodle soup that made your face numbing is the famous Sichuan peppercorn.
I will use Google Translate for the following content (this represents my subjective opinion)
As a Simplified Chinese user, I am very happy to see such a neutral, objective and real video. To me, China is a very good tourist destination, but I have to admit that China’s political system and its social concepts may not be consistent with some people.
Indeed, China's performance in some areas such as politics and social concepts is unsatisfactory, but this does not prevent China from having a safe social environment, delicious food, and beautiful scenery. Due to the existence of China's GFW (commonly known as the Internet Firewall by the Chinese), it is difficult for Chinese users to access the foreign world, which also allows some media to vilify this country. I used to like a saying: "If you don't know the whole story, you can't comment." I don't want to see foreign Internet users deny everything about China based on just a rumor.
China's culture is brilliant, its people are kind, its society is safe, and its food is beautiful. I hope that more and more foreign friends can come to China to experience Chinese culture firsthand.
China welcomes you!
Great video! Well done. It's wonderful to hear you had a fantastic time in China. My wife and I explored Beijing in September this year, and we'd love to see you visit Beijing in your future videos.
I warmly welcome you to China, where the majority of the people are kind, simple, and diligent. Despite the numerous negative news about China internationally, believe me❤
China is an amazing country. Everything is happening here. I am so exciting to be part of this great country who are peaceful and friendly. All the best things are retained in China. But you need to be here to experience it.
free ni ma b hhha@anglohan5428
Foreigners, your IQ has been ruined. All you see are countless debts, ultra-high housing prices, cheap labor for countless Chinese lower class people, and no human rights that were controlled by dictators. Do you want your country to be like this? How can you be sure that you are part of one wave of people who are related to the dictator and not another wave of people who are enslaved?
And it’s a self defense country and never attacks first. Best country especially for internet
I lived in China when I was child, I saw my neibor get arrested just because she wanted to have second baby. They took her to hospital and forced her to abortion.
planned birth at that time@@stevenchen5719
Hi, J. The cameras are mainly for forensics and crime prevention to prevent disputes. We ordinary people never pay attention to this, only criminals are afraid. China has a large population density, so the police will stand in crowded places, like the kiosk in your video, in order to quickly stop illegal activities. You can go to them for help when you are in trouble. Chinese police love to help people in trouble
@anglohan5428你為什麼到處丟垃圾
yet no one complains about security cameras in UK lol
@anglohan5428 Welcome to travel to China. You can travel freely in Tibet, Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Come and experience it for yourself and restore your sanity.
@anglohan5428 FREE YOU
@@tonycanton5611 Foreigners are only allowed to visit Tibet with a tour guide, it's not completely free to visit Tibet for foreigners
Congrats on this first video that breaking 1 mil views!! 💪💪💪💪👍👍👍
Some Western media are vilifying China. In reality, Chinese people are very friendly, and only those who have been here can truly feel it. Thank you for your video, it was brilliant.
Ah, I caught your trick. You pivoted from "vilifying China" (in reality, it's vilifying the _government_ of China), to Chinese people. The people and the government are two different things. Almost everybody in the west loves Chinese people, it's only the government that many people have an issue with. Online, the trolls like to pretend that criticizing the government is the same thing as criticizing the people. It's not the same thing at all. Nice try.
@@idogtv I don't think white ppl differentiate the two. CHina means much more than what its gov says or does. But you always burry the difference. Nice try.
@@idogtv The more you pretend to "correctly" legitimize an entire narrative against the label "China" (instead of the CURRENT gov), the more likely Chinese people become the victims of collateral damage. The entire narrative gives people a feeling like Chinese people are culturally subordinate, less enlightened, easy to be manipulated, and are all like trolls. In fact, this is a population of 1.4 billion... 99% of white people can't even name a third Chinese city except for BJ and SH... how can you come to the conclusion that "everybody in the west loves Chinese people"... there is a giant leap of logic. ...
@@tuckerwang7677 "China means much more than what its gov says or does." Yeah, that's literally what I said. Did you not understand me? That's my whole point. That's why it's absolutely idiotic for the trolls to bury the difference between China and the government. That's what _I_ said. You just took what I said, reworded it, claimed that you "don't think white ppl differentiate the two" and then acted as if I somehow equated the government with the people of China... That's the exact _opposite_ of what I did in my comment. The trolls are the ones who pretend they're the same. Why did you pretend like my comment didn't differentiate the two, when it clearly did? It seems like you're responding to a completely different comment. You certainly didn't respond to _my_ comment. Because what you said makes absolutely no sense as a response to what I said. Nice try.
@@idogtvI understand what you're saying, but the sad fact is that our mainstream media and our politicians have so many Americans convinced that China itself is simply an evil nation, with little or no differentiating between the people and the government. As bad as the Chinese government might be, they do not in any way pose a military threat to us or to anyone. But our politicians seem to be chomping at the bit to go to war with China. Neither China nor Russia comes close to the American Empire for the number of innocent people killed over the past 30 years. America is the most violent, warmongering, arrogant nation on earth.
You guys remind me so much of my wife and I when we travel, we're also from Toronto and were in Shenzhen in August but have been to China many times. Great to see people who are open-minded, curious and willing to try new things. China is a fantastic country to visit, but it sure makes Canada look a little behind when you return here.
p.s. When you're choosing between restaurants, there is a standard way Chinese choose from restaurants they don't know...which is busier, which has a lineup?
中国欢迎你。而且看得出来你已经很有经验了。是的我们喜欢跟风，所以哪家人多我们就会选择哪家饭店。底层逻辑是：人多就说明味道好。
中国欢迎你再来
I live in Shenzhen. You're being smart by learning from Chinese folks about how to pick good restaurants. 嘿嘿
你是中国通！😊
That`s a old way to measure the value of a restaurant, the new way is check out the stars or scores of any restaurants on some famous Apps of China like 大众点评。
My friends haven't taken me to Shanghai, but they did take me to Xi'an last month. My videos are usually about the local people and their experiences. There is so much to explore in China and I really like this video. Thanks for sharing. Xie xie!
感谢博主对中国的热情，也谢谢你们喜欢上海这座城市。
你们在麦当劳饮用的“拿铁”我们叫它“奶铁”因为它加了双倍的奶。以及你们在路上拍的大部分车辆都是EV，EV在中国南方比较常见，因为充电比加油便宜，而在北方则不太流行（例如北京）因为到冬天气温太低，电池电量会衰减的很快。以及之后你们吃的饼是“酱香饼”是大部分上班族早上的选择。大部分中国路边的小吃，是中国传统的秘制酱料，通常包括酱油、蚝油以及各种香料，讲究的还会使用特定地区的茶或者猪骨汤、牛骨汤熬制。
你们让我以不同的角度领略了中国市井文化的精彩，期待你们的下个视频～
My eyes are tearing with joy to see Steve and Ivana in China ( though only for a short visit ) enjoy and make the most of it guys
What an awesome video, China's one of my dream trips! Can't wait for the next uploads \o/
欢迎到西安来
Welcome to China, you will feel the safest and most free in China. Even in the wee hours of the morning, you can walk on the street and there are many shops open
welcome to Shandong
welcome to shenyang
Welcome to chengdu to see pandas
That looks AWESOME!!! I can really feel your excitement and thanks for sharing this amazing experience with us!
I'm so glad I found your channel!
glad you enjoy the video!
欢迎来到中国，我是中国人，在我们这边人们对于外国人都会特别关照一些，只要你遇到什么问题，除了在英文沟通上可能会不太方便以外，能帮助到的尽量会提供。另外中国面积很大，民族也很多，如果有足够多的时间和精力，在这片土地上可以玩很多很多年，还有各个地方的美食种类也非常多，就算你是中国人，可能也会对某些地方应该吃甜的豆腐脑还是咸的豆腐脑产生争议
Build your Dreams = EV car brand that is internationally recognised, short for BYD. It is the #1 EV brand in China and the world currently (along with Tesla). Good to see you guys enjoyed your trip!
Just to add: the noodle you had at the end is a type of Sichuan pepper which has a numb effect lol.
中国的网约车90%以上都是电动车😂，很便宜的，每公里耗电折合人民币¥0.05~0.14元。
@anglohan5428 滿口謊言，可悲
去年末回国的时候，接我的同学就是开一辆比亚迪，的确挺好的。安静，动力和续航都不错。价格仅仅10万元。
Hello my good neighbors from boring flat earth Mississauga ..im so glad you guys made it to China its my bucket list number one, when I see TH-camrs going to China i feel like we in Toronto are third world country have fun❤
Hope you get to visit soon😁
I’m from Mississauga either. I’m going to go to China next spring 😊
中国欢迎您？
@@观山海-j6b
中國歡迎你!!
that's a pretty accurate description of Mississauga🤣
With the 144-hr visa free transit you're actually allowed to travel not just in Shanghai but also in 2 neighboring provinces - Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
wow, useless in other words
@@methylmercurythese two provincecombined maybe bigeer than your whole country😂
but he said visa free for only one city
@@zwb5738 he did bad homework
hahahahhahhhh
希望大家都能通过旅行的方式促进大家的和平与交流，体会每个国家的文化之美❤
Don't worry.It's just a normal travel.
If you have the plan to travel in China,I suggest you to make some preparations in advance.@MAGAChanel
in fact，most chinese people welcome every friend from other countries
@MAGAChanel绝对安全
mostly，the chinese just dislike the gov of US@MAGAChanel
放心，绝对安全@MAGAChanel
Fascinating city....I would have sworn that skyline was fake!!! Can't wait for more videos ❤
谢谢带我重游了一下南京路和外滩，疫情原因4年没回去了，想着快回去了心情很是雀跃
Imagine how I felt when I visited Shanghai 10 years ago.... Canada is a third world compared to it, even back then.
wow! Really? Even back then? Amazing!
4th World admiration alert
Much prefer Canadian cities.
@@JohnSmith-sm7ez No more fake refugees
People visiting from China look at the wall light switches in Canada with bemusement like they are some museum pieces ...LoL Yes, most of North America is a 3rd world country compared to China these days !
Nice video! Welcome to China, and also welcome to Shenzhen, It's also a very technological and friendly city, which is also great for traveling.
BYD (Build Your Dream) is the world's largest EV maker!
Littering is not the business of cameras. The main purpose of cameras is to protect the safety of passers-by, especially at popular attractions. Once anything happens, the suspect can be quickly tracked. So, security increases due to these cameras.
better this way…
@@JetLagWarriors Hey bro, wtf u meaning "better this way..."
@@JetLagWarriors Like damn fking UK even has facial checking at the airport. But no one criticizes it. But people talk bad when China has it years early. Damn fking westerner doublestand.
London have the most CCTV, yet nobody complain
@@user-ms7tf3wi8f What he means is that this is indeed very effective.
As an American that has lived in China now for the last 6 years, I love watching these videos of the newbies traveling to Shanghai and elsewhere. The naivety is so cute.😂
@@willybilly99Maybe it's a secret.But now you learn today that people don't live on any propaganda, but on food, air and any other beautiful essential things. While political propaganda is not included
Go out and have some true news about China@@willybilly99
@@willybilly99 Funny question....🤡
@@naokiokusa5578 what funny is choosing China over America 😂
@@willybilly99 I guess 10 times safer, 2 years longer life expectation, 1/20 medical expense, much better infrastructure.
I am very happy that more and more international friends are coming to China to visit and make objective records. Harmony, respect, and friendliness among people from different systems, beliefs, and regions can make the world a better place! Welcome to China again and experience more different Chinese cities!
I hope they can experience Wuhan and Xinjiang!
@@Ktranphoto为什么不行呢？只要visa时间充足然后买机票去就好了啊
@@Ktranphotowhy?
@@Ktranphoto What you see is not true.
欧耶
Mesmerized by the vibrant streets, delicious street food, and futuristic vibes. Can't wait for more adventures in China!
@anglohan5428 滿口謊言，可悲
Not to take risks but to explore more experiences with curiosity.
自由加州，自由新西兰
What you see is what the Chinese dictator wants you to see. I hope it will take your brain. You like China so much. Brother, I wish you to become Chinese and never leave. Do you need my help? Foreigners who want to be controlled by dictators are completely beyond my understanding.
LOL vibrant streets, go see Japan to understand what vibrant is
Looks like Steve had his first experience with Szechuan peppers. I would definitely recommend a Chinese tourist visa, should be no problem to get and you can explore the country at your leisure.
yes, would consider the visa next time
What a great first day in Shanghai!! Wow!! Keep safe, healthy and happy.
Don''t worry about safe in China.Can't more safe really.
欢迎到中国旅游观光，品尝美食！感受华人的友好！
I‘m glad to see that you really enjoy the visit (especially the food). To those who are curious about the country, you are warmly welcome. If you and other foreign friends comes to my city (or nearby), I shall be your guide and do you some useful introductions！
oh wow. You just placed that place on top of my cities I'd like to visit. It makes other big metropolis look like villages by comparison
Hope you get to visit one day!
哈哈哈哈哈 多见见世面小伙子 你真的去过中国吗 还是你只去了中国的一小部分
@@杨双源-e4nno, but unlike you, old man, I know more than one language
Your enthusiasm brought tears in my eyes at one point. Can't wait for the next episode. Thank you for going to China!
My Home for 9 years, safest city in the world. Miss the food and the friendly people! Happy to be back short visit next week.
Very interesting.
Living in Shanghai, recently I saw many foreigners with huge backpacks and confusing faces hanging around in the streets.
Curious if they are doing well wandering in this big city so i checked the video.
The couple's cute and the video itself reminds me of the pure joy of being a tourist exploring a total different culture when i was young in Europe.
Seeing them being so satisfied and happy with street food (i took granted) and modest hostels, i kinda being touched.
Those food vendors must have been expecting her to speak to them in Mandarin and must have been caught offguard when she couldn't speak the language or read the menu. I was also wondering why she didn't try to speak in Mandarin, but when you said she's Indonesian Chinese, then I understood why. In China, everything is in Chinese characters, and Shanghai has its own unique dialects too, depending on which part of the province you're from. Like Suzhou is an hour's drive from Shanghai, but has a different dialect from Shanghai. Still, if you can speak or read mandarin, you might be able to get by. You'd need to have a pretty good grasp of the language though to communicate more effectively, 'cos in China, it tends to be ALL mandarin and you can't even mix in any English words the way we might do in Singapore. In fact, Chinese people who come to Singapore are probably quite shocked at how we mix English and Mandarin when we say that we are speaking in Mandarin. To them, it's Singapore-style Mandarin. Also, there are words for the same things that are different. It's just like how American English is different from British English, even though it's the same language. You have different English words for the same things. Like tap and faucet, sink and basin, color and colour, lift and elevator, flat and apartment... well, you get the idea. So Chinese people can tell if you are from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore or Mainland China, based on the Mandarin words you use and how you speak it.
Ahh, I was wondering why she didn't speak Chinese lol it makes sense that she's indo Chinese. They massacred Chinese people by the masses and people were forced not to learn their mother tongue anymore unlike Malaysian Chinese. In China, there are also regional dialects but mandarin is the unifying common tongue
Please use Mainland instead of China when Hong Kong and Taiwan appear together. Thank you.
@@Red-dust2050 Sorry for overlooking that. I hv edited my comment. Thank you for letting me know.
@@JediJean It's okay. Just fix it.
@@Red-dust2050 I already did. Thank you.
The noodles you ordered are called
" Red Burning BBQ beef noodles "
I am Chinese in Toronto.
The Red Burning beef noodles are available in many Chinese noodles restaurant in Toronto.
According to Google, cities with highest camera density( per km2)
1) CHENNAI India 2)HYDERABAD India
3)HARBIN China 4) LONDON 5)XIAMEN China
DELHI is 8th BEIJING is 10th (Data from 2021)
Westerners are only obsessed with cameras in China, not in their own cities. Ask them why? paranoid
Thanks for sharing. The western MSM love to talk about how it's only China that has lots of cameras
摄像头帮助查找罪犯，能解决很多纠纷，以及如果自己的东西丢了会在心里念叨：希望那个区域有摄像头。这会让我们很有安全感
China is a very open country, not demonized by the media, China is developing with each passing day, hope more people come to China to play
Thanks，welcome to China😘
open,666
没有选票，民众没有任何政治权力这是不可争议的事实
@@卢宇轩-u9q 我们的目的是生活的越来越好还是拥有政治权利，当然两个都要最好。我认为现阶段主要任务还是提高人民的生活水平，不能被忽悠瘸了。
@@huiguo3654 爱因斯坦就是“不爱国”人类才不至于陷入困境。真被希特勒这样的极端民族主义者加独裁者赢了，人类就不是今天这模样了。习近平就是没有那么极端的希特勒而己
Wow, what an experience! Enjoy your time in Shanghai!
Hi JetLagW, FYI, car with green plate0= Electric Vehicles. There are far more number of EV cars, varieties of models and number of cars on the roads in China than any other countries. While for motorbike, there are millions battery operated motor on the roads since 2005
oh good to know, thanks!
@@JetLagWarriors支付宝可以绑定外国的卡
BYD is one of the top brand in China and countries it has presence like Australia and many EU countries. You should check out their upscale subbrand YangWang(U8 suv and U9 supercar)
free your self from western propaganda@anglohan5428
@anglohan5428 滿口謊言，可悲
As a local citizen, welcome to Shanghai and enjoy your stay here!
such a nice video！BTW，as a local guy ，welcome to Suzhou if you wanna enjoy the world-famous classical gardens
This is literally the first video I have watched about China. After watching this one and your "Uptown" video in Manila, I am feeling a little bit torn. I plan to retire to Asia and do a good bit of traveling within the region. These very upscale areas look incredible. They are not the typical neighborhoods or cities that represent the country as a whole. They are very modern, clean, and tourist attractions. You have to travel outside these areas to see the "real country" you are visiting. But it makes me "torn" because these areas look amazing! Makes me wonder if I want to pay more and live in the tourist area or get a place out in the burbs where life is more similar to the locals and a little more affordable. Thanks for the peek into China, I hadn't really considered it as a travel destination before, but I do now. It looks like a good time, good food, good shopping, and a good experience.
Welcome
Welcome!And we are building our country to a better one, hoping offering the world a better China!
You need more videos about China, so you will find a new world.
I’m a Chinese who live in Manila, China is much more modern and high tech, in Manila only uptown area is good, also I live here. But I recommend u choose Manila, coz here is an English country, u can easily communicate with other people. If u live in China, u can’t read Chinese, everything is difficult.😢
Btw, HongKong is a great city for living, also international environment good for expat, but quite expensive for live cost. If u rich enough, Hong Kong is the best choice.
10 days later, ice and snow festival will fully open in Harbin, highly recommend you take a look.
In China, you can go to the police on the street for any difficulty in traveling, don't be afraid of them! They will give you help ❤ Western Media Always Smears Chinese Police
good to know, thanks!
Western media not just smear Chinese police, they smear and demonize EVERYTHING in China! In their description, China is the most horrible hell on earth, if not in whole universe😂, so make sure no one interested in China or visit China or you will "disappeared" if one word said wrong🤣, and how amazing many people in the West buy into many logically retarded lies manufactured by western media, sad😢
Chinese police are evil to Chinese but very nice to foreigners
It is great that bloggers can give an objective and authentic experience of coming to China.
I have to admire your courage of wandering into a completely new place without much research and not speaking/knowing the local language! But if you do a little bit research, use some of the local apps (including translation), you surely can enjoy much more about China! Wish you a happy time in China!
Unfortunately lots of the local apps (including alipay) needs a Chinese phone number so is not available to tourists
这有什么，我一只手机都流浪很多地方了，－句英语不会😂
@@Handford难道你不懂的兑换现金吗😂😂
用手机翻译很简单
Interesting that your video popped up on my recommendation. I’m glad it did. I’m also born and raised in Toronto. I came over to Asia (Hong Kong) when I was 27 for work. Fast forward 23 years, I’m still here! Love both your reactions of Shanghai. I’ve been there like a dozen times and still love that city. Are you still there as of this video? Enjoy the rest of your adventure! Looking forward to more videos!
He chose 红烧牛肉小面 for you two. It is a typical Chongqing noodles. It is the 花椒（Zanthoxylum bungeanum）that numb your tongue. Enjoy your trip.
oh got it! We got another mouth number video coming up! And we discovered the oil
The translation is braised beef noodle soup. Sichuan pepper is the common name for the spice.
I watched several TH-camrs who traveled to Shanghai, China, and they all went to try noodles, which is really interesting. China is a country with a very diverse cuisine, and the culinary style varies greatly from region to region. To enjoy delicious dishes, it's better to go to larger restaurants. The noodles you ate are not a local Shanghai dish but are flavored like Sichuan and Chongqing noodles, so they are a bit spicy. Shanghai local dishes are generally a bit sweet. Additionally, every restaurant in Shanghai has a hygiene rating symbol. The yellow face in your video indicates that the hygiene of the restaurant is average, while a green smiling face represents a higher hygiene standard.
I am so glad to watch your journey to Shanghai. This will help me to plan my next trip to China soon. Things like how to buy subway tickets, etc. I am impressed by how much he knows about the Shanghai subway. Liked, Shared and Subscribed.
@@fs5775Western people only tell fake things 😂
Welcome to travel to China! Welcome to book travel services directly with me!
You two are so cute! Genuine and open-minded as well. It's very enjoyable to travel with you.
It’s so interesting from your eyes to see China. Hope you enjoy the trip!
作为一个中国人，我不得不说西方媒体对于我们存在很多恶意抹黑，但很高兴有up这样的外国人能来到我们中国。（As a chinese,i have to say that there are many nagetive messeges about us by the western media,but i am happy the forigner could come to our country,we welcome every friendly people from all the world!）
西方媒体很少赞美某个国家，指出问题是媒体的主要工作和价值所在，即使有时是错误或者是夸张的，只有专制政权的媒体才天天唱赞歌，这样的媒体没有价值。
Living in China more than 10 years must say it’s my home now, really love it.
There is a trending food theme called MALA, literally translating to numb and spicy. So the braised beef noodles you guys had is probably that, with the spice toned down as per your request, but the numb still retained, and is due to the Sichuan peppercorns
didn’t know Chinese food could be spicy!
@@JetLagWarriors The noodle restaurant you are eating comes from Chongqing, a city far from Shanghai, with 30 million people. The food there is mainly spicy and spicy.Chinese cuisine varies greatly in terms of regional flavor, with a total of 8 different cuisines, each with thousands of dishes~
@@JetLagWarriors If you only eat noodles, I guarantee you won't repeat it for a year😀
@@JetLagWarriors中国最好吃的面条在北方，比如世界四大古城之一，“西安”。上海是南方，人们是吃米饭为主❤❤❤
I'm so wanting to have the same braised beef noodle with pickle! Also, I hear the pork chop is addicting :)
What a great video, you both should spend more trips to China and make more videos like this!! 👍👍
I really like the way you say "How-chi", a very straightforward and uplifting vibe there.
I'm thinking of starting to learn Mandarin. China seems like a fascinating place to be honest.
You dont actually have to speak Mandarin for travel purpose, since translation apps are quite commom, but know a few words and expressions definitely gonna improve your experience there
我是上海人，很高兴看到你们来上海旅游的视频，你们住的旅馆是 目前上海为数不多的较落后的老旅馆，我想你们应该选择人民广场附近的“国际饭店”Hotel ,它的价格适中，更适合你们出门游玩方便。祝你们快乐😁
绝对不是为数不多的落后的老旅馆、而是适合普通游客的，非常常见的旅馆。上海比这差的酒店也有比绍，希望上海人认清现实，不要以为只有人民广场南京路陆家嘴才是真正的上海。但这些不影响上海的可爱，反而让上海显得真实。
没必要，是怎么样就是怎么样，自信点！
好家伙
不是外滩才是上海哟。
呃呃
I'm glad you two had such a fun time in China! I'm sure you have probably already been told that there are two types of peppers in China...cayenne peppers that we are all used to...and the other are numbing peppers usually found in the form of small black peppercorns. If you get to go to Sichuan province where I lived for more than ten years you can enjoy hotpot which has both in the base of the broth.
The best point I like China is never worry about guns
China is a gun free country and very safe. As long as you abide by Chinese laws, we still welcome international friends to come and travel.
also with drugs
@@ssevieff “No, amost not" certified by Trump
@@Chen_Tangerine I assume he mean no drugs also, you know we chinese not so good at english
中国人没有自由，持枪自由也是自由
The streets in Shanghai look so clean and beautiful and safe and lively. Everything looks so modern and fancy. I love it already❤
中国欢迎任何尊重中国法律的游客。
Take a look at the sky. Look in multiple videos. Gray, pollution is very bad. Look at covert vids of street food made by the locals. Unsanitary and adulterated food.
Welcome to travel to China! Welcome to book travel services directly with me!
also created covid-19. china very bad!
@@janetsmiley6778
@@janetsmiley6778Do you know the chemicals that is put in western food? Do you even know what McDonald's is ? I dont ?
Im so excited for you guys to be in China and i can see the excitement in you guys!!! 😄 I do have a comment tho. Being seasoned travellers, i thought you guys would have done abit of research for China trip....you should have downloaded a translation app to communicate with the locals since you guys dont know the language. I can see you guys struggling to order food haha
can you share what’s the app called? I know Google won’t work there…
Baidu Translate
Why in a developed city? People don't learn English
@@helloworld-qe9kk AliPay also has a good translator, as well as proving easy access to payments which you can link to a credit or debit card.
@@ondeath026Because there is no need to spake English in China for living.
I'm glad to see your video. In fact, the "police" you see on the streets are not police, but security personnel of property companies. They are only responsible for maintaining order. Of course, you can also see police and armed police on important holidays.
就算在一些重大节日时，其实我也很难在街头上看到警员，更不要说是武警了，对民众来说枪支是非常可怕与无耻的。在美国街头上的巡逻警员甚至更加常见，中国的那些警员只会待在他们的办公室当中悠闲的喝着茶，当然这也是非常常见的对于政府、公职人员的不满。我们对于言论控制是有一定程度的抱怨，但是在生活中也没什么大碍，这也是有利有弊的，一方面确实是封建、管制，一方面也确实带来了稳定
You are definitely not a Chinese
@@A-Z05fun nmd pee