🇨🇳 I have a new shorts channel, where I posted this video about how I got food delivered by a robot in China: th-cam.com/users/shortsbFbzgAZGdVY?si=7yJ-ue4GjDe5ymEy ✅Feel free to subscribe to that channel, if you watch TH-cam Shorts
Shanghai is awesome. Be careful of the scammers, mainly overcharging and oeople stopping you in street near tourist areas. The french quarter is awesome.
As a Chinese native, I wanna give a shout out to the SIM card vendor at 20:00 for going above and beyond and help you through the SIM card registration. Even as a local it’s usually a long and tedious process. The gentleman did the whole check in for you at the kiosk and waited until you are through with the SIM card registration. Truly marvelous service.
In fact, I would like to say that when you come to China in the future, in addition to the modern big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, you can go to the western part of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guangxi, these tourist cities can let you get closer to nature and feel the unique scenery of China
There’s no such thing as a safe major city in the world. Even Tokyo has seedy places. I’ve seen pick pockets get chased by the military police in Shanghai. It’s good to be positive but one cannot be naive to human nature.
@@jnak974 China has a population of 1.4 billion, and Shanghai has a resident population of 25 million, not counting tourists. Such a large population base cannot have no crime at all, but for other big cities, Shanghai is already very safe.
Thank you so much for uploading this. i have a 17hr layover on the way back from Japan and this has helped immensely, a lot of apprehension has been removed and fell much more confident leaving the airport.
So far the best experience I've seen of someone arriving in China. you went with no alipay, no sim card, no vpn, and got around pretty well only by being nice when talking to people. Congrats!
Hello from Canada. You are terrific in editing. Amazing how you keep up the flow of experiences. Congratulations and much respect to the people of Shanghai and China for having created such a sophisticated set of systems to let you arrive so successfully without preparation. Imagine how proud and impressed the people of Shanghai from 100 years ago would be to see their wonderous city of today! All the best. Cheers.
Most Chinese people still warmly welcome foreigners. I will come to Canada this fall to pursue my graduate studies, hoping that everything will go smoothly by then.
@@KenAbroad 8:50 Kudos to the Chinese government for setting up systems that work for it's billions of people and visitors, however *you can not expect anything to go smoothly when you intentionally arrive at a new country where you don't speak the language and did zero research.* Honestly it's typical white male entitlement behavior. Had things gone wrong in a worse way, a video could still be made and the country would be blamed, not you. This is unfortunate for the country.
@KenAbroad I am a native here in Shanghai and i will give you some tips here. First, welcome to shanghai and I think the best way to get from airport to center is by maglev which goes up to 424 km/h. It will be very useful if you have wechat pay or alipay, which is always good for payment.
Absolutely amazing! You handle the new situations much better than most people. I love the way you are able to go with the flow without getting stressed. The people all seem super nice. I just loved how relaxing and non crowded everything seemed for such a big city.
Whoa … you go to a new country and don t speak the language and no visa and you get to your hotel in one piece , Bravo 👏👏👏, I do that and I will be at the airport for the next six days😂😂😂😂👍👍👍
I am an American living in China. You'll have fun in Shanghai. Lots of foreigners. I live in Hangzhou but am about to leave in three weeks and travel all over Asia.
I LOVE visiting China. The people and the food are awesome! I wish I spoke Mandarin. I like your attitude when traveling. Super video. Hope you had a good visit.
I've been to China 4 times, (90s, 2002, 2006 and 2018) and I'm not proficient in Chinese language. The 2018 China (Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou) trip blew my mind and just months ago I was in Texas Austin which is the place where many Americans are migrating to. The developments, the advancements, while maintaining their thousands of years cultural sites. The people are living their lives much better than my own country, no need to keep your eyes opened scanning surroundings wherever you go unlike America or UK wherever you go especially after dark, guns are not allowed if that makes you feel better. Ken if I were you, go back to China (next trip) to those mountainous landscapes like Zhangjiajie, Jiuzhaigou, Guilin etc..... you'll spend more time exploring in China than other Asian countries, coming from someone who have visited Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Macau, Japan.
Austin is still in Texas...so its still kind of backwards. I lived in Beijing for 9 years, and it had its ups and downs, I would never claim "people were living better than in the USA" however.
As a Shanghainese who has been living abroad for 5 years, I smiled and teared watching this video. I miss my hometown so much. And your video reminds me of how nice my hometown is.
I'm glad your channel turned up in my flow. This is the first video I see of you and it's a direct follow of course. I'm looking forward to see more of your travels.Take care!
Also the metro is the best in the world and I always travelled in Shanghai on the underground. It may be quiet on the streets but downstairs it’s hectic 😂😂😂
Being hungry and not knowing your way around in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language is very stressful. I am absolutely amazed how you (Ken) maintained your calmness and coolness and still being able to smile and being courteous. I’m one of those who has to have every detail planned out and organized. I would’ve completely freaked out if I have to go back to buy a subway ticket, carrying my bags and luggages and looking for a place to exchange to smaller denomination bill, before being able to get on the subway. You are amazing. !! Enjoy.
The Shanghai maglev train is a magnetic levitation train (maglev) line. The line uses the German Transrapid technology.The Shanghai maglev is the world's first commercial high-speed maglev and has a maximum cruising speed of 431 km/h , making it the fastest train service in commercial operation. The train line connects Shanghai Pudong airport to Line 2 and Langyang Road Station train station where passengers can interchange to the Shanghai Metro to continue their trip to the city center. The journey takes 7 minutes and 20 seconds to complete the distance of 30 km.The train was inaugurated in December 2002 by the German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder and the Chinese premier, Zhu Rongii.
@@giantpanda7598 It was designed and produced in Germany, but because it was extremely expensive, Germany did not purchase it. It was only built and put into use in China. It is also the only commercial maglev subway in operation in the world.
Maglev was developed by Siemens and Thyssen-Krupp in 70-ies. Too expensive for Germany since it requires new infrastructure. Test track was made but later demolished due to high maintenance cost.
First video of yours I have watched. Impressed, especially the manner in which you treat travel as exciting, new opportunities that await and so on. I used to work for a major airline and am so jaded and cynical over air travel. And I am in my 70s now, so it's nice to see places I may never visit, from a European perspective. Keep up the good work
Honestly dude you're so brave enough while traveling there in China and so proud that you're struggling and in the end you are almost be positive and solve all the challenges you may encounter. I'm Chinese and so fun watching you having interactions with those people in Shanghai!
Great sense of humor and adventure! I’m happy you were able to experience the confusion upon arrival. I used to travel to China 2-3 times a year for work. A lot has changed since my first trip there in 2001.
LOVE your video! As an oversea Chinese, I would have less stress arriving at China. However, your video shows how most foreigners will feel and I appreciate it. Thank you for having an open mind and willingness to visit this ancient civilization that has stepped into the modern age! Can’t wait to see your other videos
I have never been to China, but I know that it is a relatively advanced country, and its technology is also very extraordinary. That's what I heard from those who have been there.
It is. My friends who works there say Shanghai is like 20 years ahead in many sector. Its a cashless and keyless society. All you need is a phone to do everything you meed efficiently. Everything gets done quickly without drama.
Last time when I visited Shanghai and BeiJing just before the pandemic, I felt like I came from the third world, and I am from the Silicon Valley!@@blardymunggas6884
China isn’t advanced, it’s cities are falling apart, and most of the country is about third world tier. Majority of the Chinese population is poor and the whole country is extremely corrupt.
Ken, ask the front desk of the hotel to change the language of Gaode map to English. The Gaode map includes the instruction how to take the metro from A to B and has a build in function to call the taxi. Translation app also will be a big help for your trip in Shanghai.
@@kind03cnhe can also use Apple Maps if he has an IPhone! I just got back from 2 weeks in China and it was super convenient and very easy to use with the metro
This is amazing. I always need to plan everything down to the very last detail when I travel. This has inspired me to take a bit of that stick out from where it doesn't shine and loosen up. I am already less stressed about my next trip. Thank you!
Glad to see people going to China again. There were few visitors last time I went. It’s really a country with so much to explore. Great video by the way!
I just came back from China -amazing. Ken’s videos were very helpful for my preparation. China was very different from my expectations, in a very positive way. People mostly warm, friendly and helpful, like Ken says! And no I am not paid by the CCP!!!! 😂
Your have a such good mindset. Evenel when facing several problems just after landing in Shanghai, you kept open mind and optimistic, instead of complaining. What an amazing adventurer! 🎉
Authentic Shanghai local cuisine is not supposed to be spicy. However, you may encounter restaurants where they serve food from other regions, such as Sichuan and/or Hunan, that are known for very hot and spicy food. So it's always a good idea to ask or check the menus first, and they should be written in both Chinese and English. Have fun!
@@seanmcdirmidYou can actually find pretty much anything in Shanghai, the size it is, but sometimes it is hard, yes. My high school English teacher used to say you can find anything without speaking mandarin because there's translation apps, but I'm actually pretty positive it's just because she doesn't have anything to compare her experience with
When I read Stressful arrival it worried me. So far you are managing everything very well and so pleased the people are friendly. I hope all goes well for you and you enjoy your time there. You are really seeing the world aren’t you Ken?
Omg, there're a lot of moments in this video that I just want to dash into the screen and to HELP YOU! But very happy for you that you end up solved everything so well
Hi Ken, my wife are fans of yours and have been enjoying all your videos in SE Asia. I always hoped that you would someday visit China as well. We love the way you fearlessly immerse yourself into the local neighbourhoods and interact with local people. You have a knack for adapting to any situation and making connections with people, even when there is a big language barrier. I'd suggest trying a famous fried bun called "Sheng Jian Bao" 生煎包. Be careful not to burn your mouth on the hot soup when you bite into them! The hot soup can sit in pockets and squirt out unexpectedly.
This is truly amazing, as someone who wants to tour China one day I found this very interesting and entertaining, just the different culture and its funny and nice to see how wholesome people are.
I'm thinking of going back to Shanghai next year. This will encourage me to revisit the city. You need to stay more than 6 days to really appreciate what Shanghai has to offer. Your video is very entertaining.
You have really given me something to think about. When I arrive somewhere new to me, I usually get stressed out, but I’m going to adopt your attitude in the future. I’m going to enjoy the adventure of learning about new places.😊
This is my first time watching your video. I’m very happy that you have a good impression on your first arrival to Shanghai. Shanghai is a big city with very advanced technology and facilities. For me, I would prefer doing some research before I arrive China, to play safe and to understand everything. I know it’s real fun for boys to enjoy excitement of new adventure and explore everything without preparation. Same for my man. Hope you have a splendid experience for the rest of your stay in China.
At the noodle store, you had “zhajiang Mian” or zhajiang noodles, which is a staple noodle dish found in north china and Korea. It looked very delicious by the way. The girl at the restaurant actually translated “delicious” for you, it’s “Mei Wei”. But she directly said it to the restaurant guy rather than to you. She told him “he says your food is delicious”, that’s why he responded immediately with a smile and “thank you”! Great to see the friendly vibes in Shanghai… Shanghai is pretty much the New York of china people living there are fast, friendly, straight forward, sassy!
“zhajiang Mian” is more popular in Korea than China and Korean style is so different (I can see that in the video) that it is now 😄😁considered a Korean dish.
Hahaha, you may think that all the dishes in the world are Korean. Whenever Chinese food is introduced into Korea, Koreans begin to say that it is Korean food a month later. In fact, Zhajiang Noodles was brought to Korea by immigrants from China.
As a Chinese person, I can tell you for sure. The kinds of food in China are extremely numerous. I've been a Chinese for around 23 years and I still often eat delicacies that I've never seen before
There are eight major food series in China, each with its own unique characteristics. And each province also has unique cuisine that can only be enjoyed within that province. It is not an exaggeration to say that there may be millions of types of food or vegetables throughout China. There are always some dishes that taste very delicious to you.
Don't be stressed, be excited. You shouldn't really travel alone to China for the first time, with a local friend would be much easier. Shanghai is much better than other Asian cities, if you know where to go. Lots of foreigners live in Shanghai, and the more you see, the more you will like Shanghai :)
Actually, my first time to Tokyo. It’s subway system is also confused me . I made a lot of effort to understand how to buy tickets and which line i should take. It would be more convenient you can get a subway card via the apple wallet before you arrive there. 😅
Love Shanghai. My favorite mainland city. I lived in Shenzhen, China, for three years. Was very interesting. Had my own apartment. Never had a problem there as an American living there. Some great times. It was good too that it was close to Hong Kong. Went to HK almost every weekend.
Seeing your happy face i can imagine how excited you are in a new country, trust me bro same happens with me.. China is definitely in my travel bucket list.. Have a good stay in Shanghai
I’ve just got back from Shanghai and I really enjoyed it. I’ve lived in Qingdao and visited Beijing, Changsha and Sanya before so I’m very familiar with China. Getting through customs and immigration was a lot more stressful than before covid though. To really enjoy the experience you should learn a little Chinese because not many locals speak English and lots of the best restaurants etc aren’t really visited by many foreigners. I love how open minded and spontaneous you are great video!
Yes, that's good advice.But in fact, as long as many foreigners download a Google translation APP, they can solve the communication with Chinese people very well.Chinese people are also willing to help foreign tourists.❤
@@sootuckchoong7077Why learn Chinese when the Chinese people should be learning English because it's the international language. I'm Chinese by the way
I'm in Shanghai right now. Lived here from 95 to 03 and come back often (wife is Shanghainese). I was cringing while watching but then just enjoyed it because you did almost exactly what I do when going to a new place. This is actually my first trip in 6 years (covid) and, yes, the city is MUCH quieter. Not only are many of the cars electric, but the city busses are as well. And most importantly the Mopeds are electric (they probably made the most noise in the old days). Shanghai is 180 degrees different, crowd wise and pollution wise, than 20 years ago. What I am having the hardest time dealing with is the whole WeChat or Alipay thing and not being able to use cash. I heard that foreigners can get away with using cash at times and you proved that to be true. Have fun.
As a Chinese, I feel that we do not consider many aspects properly, such as the payment of foreigners, but I heard that foreigners can recharge up to 1,000, is it true?
I am going to china in 6 months. I will be there for Four weeks. I am worried about the money part now. I will be in Hong Kong for 8 days alone, the other places are Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, etc. what way does one pay then? I have 6 months to figure this out. Thank you.
@@marshacooper9088Don't worry, for any problem there will also be a solution. They will have thought about it long ago, before implementing the new methods for payment. Besides, it is one of the cities with the most foreigners in China.
Ken, CONGRATS on 250K subscribers!! I still remember when you were starting out in Malaysia - look at your success from hard work 4 years later - well done. Loved this video as I was living in China before the Pandemic and often came down to Shanghai for fun - an awesome city. Take the MAGLEV when you go back to the airport. It runs at 430km/h!
I have experienced the "Only Chinese Speakers" at Emergency Exit Seats. This does make some sense that the crew can instruct the person to use the Emergency Exit. I lived in Shanghai and Chengdu (home of the Panda) for 6 years. The Mag Lev is a German build Magnetic Levitation train. I love your enthusiasm! The Chinese are kind, friendly and a little intrigued by foreigners. If you lived in Chengdu, they would stare at you, because they haven't seen a Westerner, before. This gets a bit of getting used to. 555
It's fairly rare for a Chinese carrier to let you choose your own seat at booking, both on planes and trains. If the option ever comes up it would be when you physically check in.
Stayed in Shanghai for four days before a cruise. I found the people to be wonderfully helpful and kind. Clean city and safe. Travelled to Bejing and stayed there as well. Wonderful stay and would go again
Such an amazing adventure with you Ken. Your the clam, cool, traveler. China definitely has a unique and awesome feeling. The people are friendly and excited to be helpful. I look forward to your 6 day stay and you may not want to leave.
China has improved so much over the past decade. Their professionalism, the social manners, and the infrastructures are entirely different from the 2000s. Very nice to see them being professional and welcoming towards a foreigner.
I LOVE Shanghai. Real easy to get around; cheap cabs, wonderful hotels, shopping and sightseeing. I always go on a tourist visa, usually continuing on to Hong Kong.
Hi Ken, hope you have a wonderful time at Shanghai. It is a lovely city. Do try to visit Beijing.. Always looking forward to watch your travel videos 😅
Though it's your first trip to China, l can see that you are as calm as a cradled child in Dreamland slumber. You can handled and solved "everything" from your arrival at the airport until to your hotel. You are very brave indeed. A big applause to you, Ken. By the way, that Shanghai airport is very big, decent, modern and clean. Hotel room looks comfy too. Great video as always. "Xie xie", Ken. Looking forward to the next vlog from Shanghai. P.S : Delicious is "hao zhi". That bowl of noodles looks "hao zhi" 😋😀
Ken, China is not a country. It is a continent. Really huge. I have been there 8 times and barely covered the surface. I am sure you will enjoy the trip. It's an eye opener.
Love to see you're exploring a new city as I'm living here and the video recalls me same exciting experience of travelling to Japan, Thailand, Italy, Germany and Pakistan. Here a biggest obstacle for foreigners in China, is MONEY that we seldom use CASH but everything with digital money.
I have binge-watched your Indonesian videos as I miss my country (live in Tokyo now). But, here I am leaving a comment on your very first video in Shanghai 😂 Enjoy Shanghai! Love every moment of 3 years I spent there😊
MashAllah 😍 China is so beautiful Thanks for these videos Ken❤️ Growing up on Chinese movies as a kid was always ambition to go there but your videos is like im there with you.. absolutely brilliant thanks 👍
The moment I stepped into China, I was pleasantly surprised by the 144-hour visa-free policy. From the bustling cities to the alleys of ancient towns, every place was beyond imagination. The beauty of China is well-deserved!
Hi Ken. Very interesting video. Yes, going to China can be quite a challenge for non Chinese speakers, even in big cities like Shanghai. The language issue has made me hesitant about visiting mainland China, so your new video series will be an interesting watch. I did not realise that you can get a 6 Day "Visa On Arrival" just to visit Shanghai. Good luck for your China travels 👍
Hi Ken, I'm glad that you finally make it to China and I'm sure you're going to enjoy the experiences as there's so much to see and to eat. For first timers, I suggest you consider "Get Your Guide" who offers an interesting 3 hour Local Food Tasting tour at a reasonable rate as this is one way to understand the tradition and local culture better. I look forward to your adventure in China (am already waiting for your next video) and by the way, do take note that mobile payment is the way to go in China.
As a Shanghainese, I happen to view Ken's experience in Shanghai...This reminds me of my travel experience in Nagoya, Japan. I also didn't do a lot survey and preparation and relied on my previous experience in Japan to travel to a comparatively new city (actually I visited Nagoya many years ago) and then when arriving, as I don't speak Japanese, I almost miss the bullet train to destination. When finally arriving the theme park, most restaurants were closed...I felt exhausted and what's worse I had my little girl with me shouting hungry...So now I think even visit some big modern city, some plan is undoubtedly necessary...Anyway, travelers finally can survive in big city. I'm glad you made it...
As a Chinese, it's interesting seeing you exploring China and how adventurous you are! Honestly, I haven't visited back China for quite a few years and I would be as stressful as you were while figuring out how to navigate in China!
I would have been totally stressed out from the time I landed, I could never travel alone as you do but you are so lucky to have your adventurous nature, it carries you through the most stressful of situations. I'm learning about Asian countries through your eyes Ken, I can hardly wait to see more!
唉我隔着屏幕好着急啊哈哈哈，好想帮Ken点餐买票打车啊！啊哈哈哈哈。 Glad you had a great time in Shanghai eventually! Don’t be hesitate to ask for help, even random people will help! Young generation always speaks at least a little English in China, they’ll help you!
In China, 99% users of apps are Chinese so companies wouldn’t like to provide an English version or do more localisation, which brings much inconvenience. As a Chinese living in Germany, I also find many apps here only have German version.
🇨🇳 I have a new shorts channel, where I posted this video about how I got food delivered by a robot in China: th-cam.com/users/shortsbFbzgAZGdVY?si=7yJ-ue4GjDe5ymEy
✅Feel free to subscribe to that channel, if you watch TH-cam Shorts
I have been to Shanghai Twice before Covid using Singapore Airlines, i like eating at Nanjing street at there.
Same been to Shanghai before. Go to Nanjang Walking Street
Shanghai is awesome.
Be careful of the scammers, mainly overcharging and oeople stopping you in street near tourist areas.
The french quarter is awesome.
Hiii sudah di china saja,, have fun❤❤❤
I suggest you download a translation software that can translate Chinese, so that communication is more convenient. Welcome to China
As a Chinese native, I wanna give a shout out to the SIM card vendor at 20:00 for going above and beyond and help you through the SIM card registration. Even as a local it’s usually a long and tedious process. The gentleman did the whole check in for you at the kiosk and waited until you are through with the SIM card registration. Truly marvelous service.
sorry to hear that...in China, people like to help foreigner even if they don't know English.
@emirates247 the same experience in Japan for me as a Chinese.
@emirates247Agree. According to my travel experience, Korean is more concerned about themselves and always follow others to fit in.
@@monicali1206 Because they know they are misunderstood too much by the foreign media.They welcome foreigners to see the truth
Yea in China now and going through that SIM card experience. The one I bought in the USA didn’t work when I got here
I did the same, getting a 144 hr visa on arrival a few years ago, and was also blown away by how clean, safe, and beautiful Shanghai is!
In fact, I would like to say that when you come to China in the future, in addition to the modern big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, you can go to the western part of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guangxi, these tourist cities can let you get closer to nature and feel the unique scenery of China
@@Mark-m7k That's exactly what I plan to do. 🙂
中国欢迎您的再次到来，美丽的女士。
There’s no such thing as a safe major city in the world. Even Tokyo has seedy places. I’ve seen pick pockets get chased by the military police in Shanghai. It’s good to be positive but one cannot be naive to human nature.
@@jnak974 China has a population of 1.4 billion, and Shanghai has a resident population of 25 million, not counting tourists. Such a large population base cannot have no crime at all, but for other big cities, Shanghai is already very safe.
Thank you so much for uploading this. i have a 17hr layover on the way back from Japan and this has helped immensely, a lot of apprehension has been removed and fell much more confident leaving the airport.
You are so positive and open minded! I really liked the vibe you have! ❤
I agree he has a very relaxed & soothing vibe😊
Thank you, that was great. I like how you expressed your excitement and anxiety. Your style was very natural which I appreciated.
So far the best experience I've seen of someone arriving in China. you went with no alipay, no sim card, no vpn, and got around pretty well only by being nice when talking to people. Congrats!
I stayed in china for 6 years and enjoyed every moment of it ❤
Hello from Canada. You are terrific in editing. Amazing how you keep up the flow of experiences. Congratulations and much respect to the people of Shanghai and China for having created such a sophisticated set of systems to let you arrive so successfully without preparation. Imagine how proud and impressed the people of Shanghai from 100 years ago would be to see their wonderous city of today! All the best. Cheers.
Thanks Eric ✌️
Most Chinese people still warmly welcome foreigners. I will come to Canada this fall to pursue my graduate studies, hoping that everything will go smoothly by then.
😊😊@@KenAbroad
@@KenAbroad 8:50 Kudos to the Chinese government for setting up systems that work for it's billions of people and visitors, however *you can not expect anything to go smoothly when you intentionally arrive at a new country where you don't speak the language and did zero research.* Honestly it's typical white male entitlement behavior. Had things gone wrong in a worse way, a video could still be made and the country would be blamed, not you. This is unfortunate for the country.
@KenAbroad I am a native here in Shanghai and i will give you some tips here. First, welcome to shanghai and I think the best way to get from airport to center is by maglev which goes up to 424 km/h. It will be very useful if you have wechat pay or alipay, which is always good for payment.
Completely blown away by how much modern Shanghai city looks.
Absolutely amazing! You handle the new situations much better than most people. I love the way you are able to go with the flow without getting stressed. The people all seem super nice. I just loved how relaxing and non crowded everything seemed for such a big city.
Whoa … you go to a new country and don t speak the language and no visa and you get to your hotel in one piece , Bravo 👏👏👏, I do that and I will be at the airport for the next six days😂😂😂😂👍👍👍
lol. Because the Chinese have put off so many foreigners it’s empty. With lower jobs. 40% youth unemployment. These cities are doomed in China.
@@kimloanf2022 East, China is the top 3 safest countries in the world
I am an American living in China. You'll have fun in Shanghai. Lots of foreigners. I live in Hangzhou but am about to leave in three weeks and travel all over Asia.
I loved HZ and Wedt Lake.
I meant West Lake
I LOVE visiting China. The people and the food are awesome! I wish I spoke Mandarin. I like your attitude when traveling. Super video. Hope you had a good visit.
I've been to China 4 times, (90s, 2002, 2006 and 2018) and I'm not proficient in Chinese language. The 2018 China (Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou) trip blew my mind and just months ago I was in Texas Austin which is the place where many Americans are migrating to. The developments, the advancements, while maintaining their thousands of years cultural sites. The people are living their lives much better than my own country, no need to keep your eyes opened scanning surroundings wherever you go unlike America or UK wherever you go especially after dark, guns are not allowed if that makes you feel better.
Ken if I were you, go back to China (next trip) to those mountainous landscapes like Zhangjiajie, Jiuzhaigou, Guilin etc..... you'll spend more time exploring in China than other Asian countries, coming from someone who have visited Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Macau, Japan.
为美国的城市发展停速感到惋惜。美国在70年代就已经达到了世界一流水平，然而几十年过去后，现在的美国城市跟70年代没有什么太大的改变。
城市就是家之外的家，自己家乱糟糟人能开心？所有城市都应该要好好治理，定时翻新，人们才能充分的享受到符合时代的工业化，现代化。
Glad to know you enjoyed your trips to China! Texas, smh
Austin is still in Texas...so its still kind of backwards. I lived in Beijing for 9 years, and it had its ups and downs, I would never claim "people were living better than in the USA" however.
Thanks CCP propaganda machine.
you are a wu mao. stop talking shit. at least in the usa there are freedoms that don't exist in ccp china
As a Shanghainese who has been living abroad for 5 years, I smiled and teared watching this video. I miss my hometown so much. And your video reminds me of how nice my hometown is.
Go back your country is beautiful dont go abroad ..
还不能让人想家了？你可真霸道！
I'm glad your channel turned up in my flow. This is the first video I see of you and it's a direct follow of course. I'm looking forward to see more of your travels.Take care!
Welcome to the channel🙏
One of the reasons for the quiet traffic is because many vehicles in Shanghai are electric and don't make as much noise
即使是燃油车，由于强制报废政策，中国的汽车平均车况也领先于全球。噪音/废气情况自然也就相对好很多。
@@shaozhihao 燃油汽车发动机也不响，就是很多比较乱的国家喜欢按喇叭，还有摩托车的问题也是一大噪音源
Also the metro is the best in the world and I always travelled in Shanghai on the underground. It may be quiet on the streets but downstairs it’s hectic 😂😂😂
中国大力发展电动汽车的原因是为了减少碳排放，在全球变暖的情况下贡献微薄的力量，世界上还有哪些国家在为此而努力？
Being hungry and not knowing your way around in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language is very stressful. I am absolutely amazed how you (Ken) maintained your calmness and coolness and still being able to smile and being courteous. I’m one of those who has to have every detail planned out and organized. I would’ve completely freaked out if I have to go back to buy a subway ticket, carrying my bags and luggages and looking for a place to exchange to smaller denomination bill, before being able to get on the subway. You are amazing. !! Enjoy.
Donot warry, it is easy in China, you will be fine.
Thank you for your video! It provides a great help for me to prepare my trip to China !
welcome
The Shanghai maglev train is a magnetic levitation train (maglev) line. The line uses the German Transrapid technology.The Shanghai maglev is the world's first commercial high-speed maglev and has a maximum cruising speed of 431 km/h , making it the fastest train service in commercial operation.
The train line connects Shanghai Pudong airport to Line 2 and Langyang Road Station train station where passengers can interchange to the Shanghai Metro to continue their trip to the city center.
The journey takes 7 minutes and 20 seconds to complete the distance of 30 km.The train was inaugurated in December 2002 by the German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder and the Chinese premier, Zhu Rongii.
Is there a maglev train in Germany? Where is it?
@@giantpanda7598 It was designed and produced in Germany, but because it was extremely expensive, Germany did not purchase it. It was only built and put into use in China. It is also the only commercial maglev subway in operation in the world.
Maglev was developed by Siemens and Thyssen-Krupp in 70-ies. Too expensive for Germany since it requires new infrastructure. Test track was made but later demolished due to high maintenance cost.
Another new series coming from a mega city Shanghai.I'm so looking forward to coming along with you through your eyes once again.Enjoy Ken!💕🇲🇾
First video of yours I have watched. Impressed, especially the manner in which you treat travel as exciting, new opportunities that await and so on. I used to work for a major airline and am so jaded and cynical over air travel. And I am in my 70s now, so it's nice to see places I may never visit, from a European perspective. Keep up the good work
Very modern, clean, calm. Friendly people. Great food. Nothing about this is stressful:)))) Great video!
Honestly dude you're so brave enough while traveling there in China and so proud that you're struggling and in the end you are almost be positive and solve all the challenges you may encounter. I'm Chinese and so fun watching you having interactions with those people in Shanghai!
Brave enough wtf? China is one of the safest cities in the world for tourists.
Great sense of humor and adventure! I’m happy you were able to experience the confusion upon arrival. I used to travel to China 2-3 times a year for work. A lot has changed since my first trip there in 2001.
Thank un, this is the most instructive vlog I have ever seen 👏
LOVE your video! As an oversea Chinese, I would have less stress arriving at China. However, your video shows how most foreigners will feel and I appreciate it. Thank you for having an open mind and willingness to visit this ancient civilization that has stepped into the modern age! Can’t wait to see your other videos
很敬佩你的勇气和冒险精神，无法想象自己一个人去一个完全陌生的国家，没有sim card也不会当地的语言，我出国旅游的时候往往会提前做很多的攻略，也许是因为中国人太多了，网上有很详细的各个国家的中文旅游攻略，我会提前准备好需要的东西，并且记住哪些餐厅评分高，我从来不敢独自一人在不做准备的前提下去另一个国家，所以你很勇敢🎉
I have never been to China, but I know that it is a relatively advanced country, and its technology is also very extraordinary. That's what I heard from those who have been there.
It is. My friends who works there say Shanghai is like 20 years ahead in many sector. Its a cashless and keyless society. All you need is a phone to do everything you meed efficiently. Everything gets done quickly without drama.
Last time when I visited Shanghai and BeiJing just before the pandemic, I felt like I came from the third world, and I am from the Silicon Valley!@@blardymunggas6884
if you plan to go to China, the first time is better go to Shanghai or Beijing.
China isn’t advanced, it’s cities are falling apart, and most of the country is about third world tier.
Majority of the Chinese population is poor and the whole country is extremely corrupt.
不光上海是无现金生活，整个中国都是，可能现金比较多的地方是港澳台地区。大陆内部小山村都是无现金生活，只要你会玩手机，认识字，都是无现金生活。我们可以用支付宝或者微信支付，有手机就可以畅玩中国。
Ken, ask the front desk of the hotel to change the language of Gaode map to English. The Gaode map includes the instruction how to take the metro from A to B and has a build in function to call the taxi. Translation app also will be a big help for your trip in Shanghai.
GAODE map only supports Chinese
他没有移动支付 只能使用出租车
Gaode Map does not have English version. But he can use Bing map. Though Google map is in English, the data of China is quite out-dated
@@kind03cnhe can also use Apple Maps if he has an IPhone! I just got back from 2 weeks in China and it was super convenient and very easy to use with the metro
高德只支持中文 orz
This is amazing. I always need to plan everything down to the very last detail when I travel. This has inspired me to take a bit of that stick out from where it doesn't shine and loosen up. I am already less stressed about my next trip. Thank you!
Glad to see people going to China again. There were few visitors last time I went. It’s really a country with so much to explore. Great video by the way!
No wonder if it got so many sanctions from the US which put it on bad spot light.
行走中的50万人民币
Just a small note: with a 144-hour entry permit, you can not only visit Shanghai, but also Jiangsu and Zhejiang, two neighboring provinces.
And why ? No freedom
it's CCP China, what do you expect ??
Don't you even understand what "visa on arrival" means? cave man?@@WanJieMing
@@WanJieMingignorance in human form
@@WanJieMingstupid
I just came back from China -amazing. Ken’s videos were very helpful for my preparation. China was very different from my expectations, in a very positive way. People mostly warm, friendly and helpful, like Ken says! And no I am not paid by the CCP!!!! 😂
Why less people
欢迎再来中国玩
@@rodelbuaron5453因为人们总是需要一个邪恶的假想敌来衬托自己那低得可怜的道德水平。
别听他的，他说的都是假的 1:00
@@嗷王-v5k you are trash.
I normally don't watch videos like these but this one actually got me hooked, very interesting! Looking forward to your next video on China.
I have lived in China for almost 6 to 7 years . Chinese people in China are really friendly..
Im sorry you are wrong not friendly at all ..
@@julietdiaz1885对对对 千万别来❤现在中国洋鬼子越来越多看着就烦 请你多发一些 谢谢😂
Your have a such good mindset. Evenel when facing several problems just after landing in Shanghai, you kept open mind and optimistic, instead of complaining. What an amazing adventurer! 🎉
Authentic Shanghai local cuisine is not supposed to be spicy. However, you may encounter restaurants where they serve food from other regions, such as Sichuan and/or Hunan, that are known for very hot and spicy food. So it's always a good idea to ask or check the menus first, and they should be written in both Chinese and English. Have fun!
Shanghai is kind of boring for Chinese food. You can find sichuan/hunan food, but it isn't very good compared to similar in Beijing.
@@seanmcdirmidYou can actually find pretty much anything in Shanghai, the size it is, but sometimes it is hard, yes. My high school English teacher used to say you can find anything without speaking mandarin because there's translation apps, but I'm actually pretty positive it's just because she doesn't have anything to compare her experience with
@@seanmcdirmidfood in the city centre of Shanghai is boring. Maybe you never been other districts of Shanghai like Jinshan district & others
When I read Stressful arrival it worried me. So far you are managing everything very well and so pleased the people are friendly. I hope all goes well for you and you enjoy your time there. You are really seeing the world aren’t you Ken?
Omg, there're a lot of moments in this video that I just want to dash into the screen and to HELP YOU! But very happy for you that you end up solved everything so well
one of the hardest parts of traveling is trying to figure out a new city after taking a long journey when you are really tired. great video
Fantastic video. You have helped me make my mind up about my next destination.
So impressed with all the kind help you received. A beautiful, clean and modern city.
Greetings,
As always another brilliant video 🇺🇸🎉🍾🇺🇸
Thank you so much to take us along.
Keep producing more videos
Hi Ken, my wife are fans of yours and have been enjoying all your videos in SE Asia. I always hoped that you would someday visit China as well.
We love the way you fearlessly immerse yourself into the local neighbourhoods and interact with local people. You have a knack for adapting to any situation and making connections with people, even when there is a big language barrier.
I'd suggest trying a famous fried bun called "Sheng Jian Bao" 生煎包. Be careful not to burn your mouth on the hot soup when you bite into them! The hot soup can sit in pockets and squirt out unexpectedly.
Thanks a lot, happy to hear 😊
Hhhhh you are so cute. The warning is very useful
中国欢迎你🎉
This is truly amazing, as someone who wants to tour China one day I found this very interesting and entertaining, just the different culture and its funny and nice to see how wholesome people are.
I'm thinking of going back to Shanghai next year. This will encourage me to revisit the city. You need to stay more than 6 days to really appreciate what Shanghai has to offer. Your video is very entertaining.
Yeah 6 days is definitely not enough
watching your excitement at travelling made me smile :) thank you!
You have really given me something to think about. When I arrive somewhere new to me, I usually get stressed out, but I’m going to adopt your attitude in the future. I’m going to enjoy the adventure of learning about new places.😊
Thanks for sharing your journey. I loved that you shared your raw experience there. I’m looking forward to watching the rest of this series!
yeah good youtuber
very relaxed fun atmosphere.
You'll have fun in Shanghai. Lots of foreigners. The city is so modern and clean and people so friendly.
我喜欢您在一个完全陌生的国度遇到麻烦的时候都是微笑着接受，没有丝毫的焦躁和不安。
OMG ! Ben I have been waiting for this so long 😅 welcome to China 🇨🇳 🎉🙏🏻love you so much ❤❤❤
I'm also feeling excited watching Ken in China for the first time! Can't wait to watch the next video! 👍
This is my first time watching your video. I’m very happy that you have a good impression on your first arrival to Shanghai. Shanghai is a big city with very advanced technology and facilities. For me, I would prefer doing some research before I arrive China, to play safe and to understand everything. I know it’s real fun for boys to enjoy excitement of new adventure and explore everything without preparation. Same for my man. Hope you have a splendid experience for the rest of your stay in China.
At the noodle store, you had “zhajiang Mian” or zhajiang noodles, which is a staple noodle dish found in north china and Korea. It looked very delicious by the way. The girl at the restaurant actually translated “delicious” for you, it’s “Mei Wei”. But she directly said it to the restaurant guy rather than to you. She told him “he says your food is delicious”, that’s why he responded immediately with a smile and “thank you”! Great to see the friendly vibes in Shanghai… Shanghai is pretty much the New York of china people living there are fast, friendly, straight forward, sassy!
“zhajiang Mian” is more popular in Korea than China and Korean style is so different (I can see that in the video) that it is now 😄😁considered a Korean dish.
The 炸酱面 looked very nice. If you can find it, also try 担担面 (DanDan Mian)
Hahaha, you may think that all the dishes in the world are Korean. Whenever Chinese food is introduced into Korea, Koreans begin to say that it is Korean food a month later. In fact, Zhajiang Noodles was brought to Korea by immigrants from China.
As a Chinese person, I can tell you for sure. The kinds of food in China are extremely numerous. I've been a Chinese for around 23 years and I still often eat delicacies that I've never seen before
There are eight major food series in China, each with its own unique characteristics. And each province also has unique cuisine that can only be enjoyed within that province. It is not an exaggeration to say that there may be millions of types of food or vegetables throughout China. There are always some dishes that taste very delicious to you.
Don't be stressed, be excited. You shouldn't really travel alone to China for the first time, with a local friend would be much easier. Shanghai is much better than other Asian cities, if you know where to go. Lots of foreigners live in Shanghai, and the more you see, the more you will like Shanghai :)
I wouldn't say batter than other Asian cities
But sure I guess.
@@LardoFacchettiI've been to HK once, not multiple times
@@cocaineminor4420 yea Chongqing and Kunming are better than Shanghai imo
Shenzhen is a must go
Actually, my first time to Tokyo. It’s subway system is also confused me . I made a lot of effort to understand how to buy tickets and which line i should take. It would be more convenient you can get a subway card via the apple wallet before you arrive there. 😅
Fantastic to see amazing China through the eyes of a newcomer. Well done Ken!
Love Shanghai. My favorite mainland city. I lived in Shenzhen, China, for three years. Was very interesting. Had my own apartment. Never had a problem there as an American living there. Some great times. It was good too that it was close to Hong Kong. Went to HK almost every weekend.
Seeing your happy face i can imagine how excited you are in a new country, trust me bro same happens with me.. China is definitely in my travel bucket list.. Have a good stay in Shanghai
真好，我不怎么会英语，都是靠手机的实时翻译观看视频，但是博主的视频带有中文字幕😊很好
I’ve just got back from Shanghai and I really enjoyed it. I’ve lived in Qingdao and visited Beijing, Changsha and Sanya before so I’m very familiar with China. Getting through customs and immigration was a lot more stressful than before covid though. To really enjoy the experience you should learn a little Chinese because not many locals speak English and lots of the best restaurants etc aren’t really visited by many foreigners. I love how open minded and spontaneous you are great video!
Is the maps and everything internet in China only in Chinese, or can be in English too?
Yes, that's good advice.But in fact, as long as many foreigners download a Google translation APP, they can solve the communication with Chinese people very well.Chinese people are also willing to help foreign tourists.❤
@@sootuckchoong7077 some of them can be in English,but apple map will be better for foreigners
@@sootuckchoong7077Chinese apps can choose English
@@sootuckchoong7077Why learn Chinese when the Chinese people should be learning English because it's the international language.
I'm Chinese by the way
I'm in Shanghai right now. Lived here from 95 to 03 and come back often (wife is Shanghainese). I was cringing while watching but then just enjoyed it because you did almost exactly what I do when going to a new place. This is actually my first trip in 6 years (covid) and, yes, the city is MUCH quieter. Not only are many of the cars electric, but the city busses are as well. And most importantly the Mopeds are electric (they probably made the most noise in the old days). Shanghai is 180 degrees different, crowd wise and pollution wise, than 20 years ago. What I am having the hardest time dealing with is the whole WeChat or Alipay thing and not being able to use cash. I heard that foreigners can get away with using cash at times and you proved that to be true. Have fun.
As a Chinese, I feel that we do not consider many aspects properly, such as the payment of foreigners, but I heard that foreigners can recharge up to 1,000, is it true?
I am going to china in 6 months. I will be there for Four weeks. I am worried about the money part now. I will be in Hong Kong for 8 days alone, the other places are Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, etc. what way does one pay then? I have 6 months to figure this out. Thank you.
@@marshacooper9088Don't worry, for any problem there will also be a solution. They will have thought about it long ago, before implementing the new methods for payment. Besides, it is one of the cities with the most foreigners in China.
@@marshacooper9088你可以准备一些现金，中国商店不能禁止你使用现金，法律明确规定不收现金是犯罪。
@@marshacooper9088现在钱升级了，你用五千美金，够你用了😂
i really enjoy how u handle yourself in new situations, and great video ken
OMG,Finally seeing u come to 🇨🇳,Soooo Welcoming !Shanghai is a very modern city. Looking forward to ur series of adventures here!
Happy to visit Shanghai 🙏
Ken, CONGRATS on 250K subscribers!! I still remember when you were starting out in Malaysia - look at your success from hard work 4 years later - well done. Loved this video as I was living in China before the Pandemic and often came down to Shanghai for fun - an awesome city. Take the MAGLEV when you go back to the airport. It runs at 430km/h!
Thanks a lot Brian 🙏 I remember seeing you in the comments already back in 2020 in Malaysia 😊
You are a super confident traveller. Even in stressful situations you look calm and sound normal.
Oh shoot!!! You should have taken the Maglev train that travels over 400 an hour. The first time I took it was about 15 years ago!!! It’s just insane
Now no longer operates at that speed for better energy efficiency. Only perhaps specific timing of 2 slots.
Yes, he missed the maglev train.But the maglev train has slowed down to 300 kilometers per hour
It's a pity that he and his visa can't go to other cities.
@@realylee5611 This 144 visa allows you to travel by train to any city in Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces
But it goes one stop. I took it once and it’s not worth it
Great and interesting content. I love it as always. Thank you Ken.👍👍👍😍😍😍
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have experienced the "Only Chinese Speakers" at Emergency Exit Seats. This does make some sense that the crew can instruct the person to use the Emergency Exit. I lived in Shanghai and Chengdu (home of the Panda) for 6 years. The Mag Lev is a German build Magnetic Levitation train. I love your enthusiasm! The Chinese are kind, friendly and a little intrigued by foreigners. If you lived in Chengdu, they would stare at you, because they haven't seen a Westerner, before. This gets a bit of getting used to. 555
It's fairly rare for a Chinese carrier to let you choose your own seat at booking, both on planes and trains. If the option ever comes up it would be when you physically check in.
Stayed in Shanghai for four days before a cruise. I found the people to be wonderfully helpful and kind. Clean city and safe. Travelled to Bejing and stayed there as well. Wonderful stay and would go again
That man who owns the SIM card shop has really gone above and beyond to help 👍
Great video, Ken. I lived in Shanghai 2006-2010 and I can't believe how quiet the streets are now.
great of u to share your 1st day in Shanghai! 👍
Such an amazing adventure with you Ken. Your the clam, cool, traveler. China definitely has a unique and awesome feeling. The people are friendly and excited to be helpful. I look forward to your 6 day stay and you may not want to leave.
China has improved so much over the past decade. Their professionalism, the social manners, and the infrastructures are entirely different from the 2000s. Very nice to see them being professional and welcoming towards a foreigner.
welcome to china again
Loved your video, very detailed and you seem like a positive, nice and happy person😊
"Ni Hao", Ken. Oh gosh, how excited l'm to tag along again to Shanghai which is known as "The Pearl of Asia" and "The Paris of the East".
I'm equally excited 😊
@@KenAbroad 😀😃😄
[Something doesn't work as planned]
Ken : How exciting! 😅
Hahah yes my thought as well! My reaction would be the exact opposite 😅
It's the place where I grew up, but watching you arrive for the first time feels like I'm traveling myself😂Nice video!
I LOVE Shanghai. Real easy to get around; cheap cabs, wonderful hotels, shopping and sightseeing. I always go on a tourist visa, usually continuing on to Hong Kong.
Hi Ken, hope you have a wonderful time at Shanghai. It is a lovely city.
Do try to visit Beijing..
Always looking forward to watch your travel videos 😅
Thanks for sharing. How come you are stressed? Watching your video it looks like a stress-free entrance.
Though it's your first trip to China, l can see that you are as calm as a cradled child in Dreamland slumber. You can handled and solved "everything" from your arrival at the airport until to your hotel. You are very brave indeed. A big applause to you, Ken. By the way, that Shanghai airport is very big, decent, modern and clean. Hotel room looks comfy too.
Great video as always. "Xie xie", Ken. Looking forward to the next vlog from Shanghai.
P.S : Delicious is "hao zhi". That bowl of noodles looks "hao zhi" 😋😀
hao chi 好吃
Delicious in mandarin :
mei wei 美味
Ken, China is not a country. It is a continent. Really huge. I have been there 8 times and barely covered the surface. I am sure you will enjoy the trip. It's an eye opener.
It's still a country
Look at Russia and USA and Canada
They are called a country too
@@cocaineminor4420 East Asian continental plate
俄罗斯也很大，你意思也不是一个国家对吧？😂
Let me put this in Chinese in case of misunderstanding: 人家想表达的只是中国之广阔以及地域间的多样而已，单就这句评论本身而言并无恶意，大家不要误会了
Love to see you're exploring a new city as I'm living here and the video recalls me same exciting experience of travelling to Japan, Thailand, Italy, Germany and Pakistan. Here a biggest obstacle for foreigners in China, is MONEY that we seldom use CASH but everything with digital money.
I have binge-watched your Indonesian videos as I miss my country (live in Tokyo now). But, here I am leaving a comment on your very first video in Shanghai 😂 Enjoy Shanghai! Love every moment of 3 years I spent there😊
MashAllah 😍 China is so beautiful
Thanks for these videos Ken❤️
Growing up on Chinese movies as a kid was always ambition to go there but your videos is like im there with you.. absolutely brilliant thanks 👍
The moment I stepped into China, I was pleasantly surprised by the 144-hour visa-free policy. From the bustling cities to the alleys of ancient towns, every place was beyond imagination. The beauty of China is well-deserved!
চীন আমাদের একটি প্রিয় দেশ, বাংলাদেশ চীনের কারণে অনেক এগিয়ে গেছে, চীন হচ্ছে বাংলাদেশের ঘনিষ্ঠ বন্ধু, 🇧🇩🇨🇳❤
繁荣稳定的孟加拉对中国也是一种帮助和共赢，祝孟加拉越来越繁荣稳定🎉
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I thought Bangladesh was drowning in Chinese debt?
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中国跟全世界的人民永远都是好朋友，我们不会到处发动战争
Such an amazing China vlog, thanks !❤
my home is Shanghai，but I have not been back in several years, this video takes my memory back, I enjoy this video.
Hi Ken. Very interesting video. Yes, going to China can be quite a challenge for non Chinese speakers, even in big cities like Shanghai. The language issue has made me hesitant about visiting mainland China, so your new video series will be an interesting watch. I did not realise that you can get a 6 Day "Visa On Arrival" just to visit Shanghai. Good luck for your China travels 👍
It's an interesting place to visit for sure 💪
@@KenAbroadLook forward to seeing more of Shanghai in your future vlogs 👍
There is a lot of English signage in bigger Chinese cities like Shanghai or Beijing. Plus, everyone seems to have a translation app on their phone
@Android_yang Yes, Google Translate is very useful ! 👍
Nowadays, Chinese young people can learn simple English in middle school
Hi Ken,
I'm glad that you finally make it to China and I'm sure you're going to enjoy the experiences as there's so much to see and to eat. For first timers, I suggest you consider "Get Your Guide" who offers an interesting 3 hour Local Food Tasting tour at a reasonable rate as this is one way to understand the tradition and local culture better.
I look forward to your adventure in China (am already waiting for your next video) and by the way, do take note that mobile payment is the way to go in China.
it's true
As a Shanghainese, I happen to view Ken's experience in Shanghai...This reminds me of my travel experience in Nagoya, Japan. I also didn't do a lot survey and preparation and relied on my previous experience in Japan to travel to a comparatively new city (actually I visited Nagoya many years ago) and then when arriving, as I don't speak Japanese, I almost miss the bullet train to destination. When finally arriving the theme park, most restaurants were closed...I felt exhausted and what's worse I had my little girl with me shouting hungry...So now I think even visit some big modern city, some plan is undoubtedly necessary...Anyway, travelers finally can survive in big city. I'm glad you made it...
As a Chinese, it's interesting seeing you exploring China and how adventurous you are! Honestly, I haven't visited back China for quite a few years and I would be as stressful as you were while figuring out how to navigate in China!
Ahhhh...You miss the Meglev! This is one of the most iconic things in Shanghai. It's a high speed train that its speed can go up to 350 km/h!
I would have been totally stressed out from the time I landed, I could never travel alone as you do but you are so lucky to have your adventurous nature, it carries you through the most stressful of situations. I'm learning about Asian countries through your eyes Ken, I can hardly wait to see more!
Thanks Beverly 🙏
唉我隔着屏幕好着急啊哈哈哈，好想帮Ken点餐买票打车啊！啊哈哈哈哈。 Glad you had a great time in Shanghai eventually! Don’t be hesitate to ask for help, even random people will help! Young generation always speaks at least a little English in China, they’ll help you!
In China, 99% users of apps are Chinese so companies wouldn’t like to provide an English version or do more localisation, which brings much inconvenience. As a Chinese living in Germany, I also find many apps here only have German version.