China is so vast, safe, friendly and diverse in various provinces and regions, it’s definitely worthwhile to get a tourist visa and explore the country properly! I’m flying to China next month, can’t wait!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I was pleasantly surprised when I went to China. It was nothing like we've been told back home. It has the most amazing Civic Infrastructures and cheap Civic Services. Their public transport is second to none. Their Bullet Trains between Cities, their driverless RoboCabs, EV's everywhere replacing the combustion vehicles, fast charging stations, their Internet is super fast with fast 5G EVERYWHERE in China, and soon to be 6G. Their smart AI Skyscrapers, the abundance of food, the cleanliness, the safety, and shopping without fear even at 3am in the morning. To see the REAL CHINA, people need to get themselves a passport and visit China. Our Media are not telling you the truth about China.
China is a civilized, open, clean, orderly, and beautiful safe country. Even if you walk on the streets of China at two o'clock in the night, it is very safe. The quality of life of the Chinese people is also very high. China's rural areas are also very clean, and the roads are also very safe. Very well built. Chinese people abide by public order very much and have no racial discrimination. 99% of Western media reports on China are lies and seriously mislead Westerners.
@@DONTSASSMEBOI Japan's economy has been stagnant for more than 20 years, its population is aging seriously, and its society has no vitality. It has long been a run-down country, and your thinking is still stuck in the last world. China ranks first in the world in 5G technology and new electric vehicle technology, and Japan has long been crushed by China in terms of technology.
China is so much bigger than only shanghai, Beijing, hong kong these big cities, go check different areas next time! (I just hear the tourism visa is not very easy to get )@@Joelfriend
There are no thieves, homeless people, drugs, or guns in China, and you can go out at night, which is very safe.China is a cashless society, and the Chinese don't use cash anymore. Foreigners only need to apply for an Alipay account, and bind it with VISA to pay electronically. Very convenient. That way you don't have to carry too much cash.
For me it's a dream of a lifetime to visit China. I love this country so much, the culture, the history, the people, the countryside, the food, and basically everything. I'm making plans on visiting next spring so I'm watching videos of travelers like yourselves sharing their experience. I'm so happy you had a great time. Thank you for sharing.
@@左转踩到屎 Thank you very much for welcoming me. ☺ I know China is lovely and the people are so kind and friendly. The Media...are low life garbage in my opinion. I've learned to ignore them.
The Western media is doing the right thing. Human beings are so dirty. China has a history of 5000 years, and these have all happened before. The separatist regime has been seen for thousands of years, and so will it be after thousands of years
China is vigorously promoting the anti-espionage law to the people, and TV propaganda encourages everyone to catch spies. China is now jittery and everyone is in danger. Said that any bad foreign visitors who criticize China will be arrested as spies to subvert the government! Someone was arrested as a spy and saboteur for complaining about China's economic depression. The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning on its website, listing travel to China as a third-level danger warning! Second only to the highest level 4 "Do Not Travel" (Do Not Travel).
Hi there, I pray you are well. If you do not mind me sharing; a well-planned, organic and unrefined plant-based diet (consuming edible raw plant foods where possible so as not to denature or destroy the life-forces and enzymatic activities beneficial to the human system. If disagreeing on this matter, please try planting some steamed carrots and see if they will grow; if they fail to, it is because they are 'dead' plant food that cannot fully nourish one's 'living' cells) consisting of organic fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains is the best diet to provide mankind with ultimate health and longevity. These foods, fresh and grown in rich soil, are found all the essential vitamins, calcium, carbohydrates, fats, fibre, minerals, protein and water needed to make good blood and enjoy health. Please avoid meat alternatives that contain harmful preservatives and additives e.g vinegar, a corrosive agent. Food toxicity and nutrient deficiency (e.g white bread, white rice and white sugar) are a deadly combination as one is hindering the body's building materials needed to action healing whilst at the same time taxing the system with more toxic things, thus bringing about disease and possibly even an early death. Here is a short informative video that i believe will be a Blessing: th-cam.com/video/-qUsQGwLutE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DWBGyWyuqUFGJoQo Soon Fulfilled Prophecies: 1. Food shortage will lead to a civil war in America. 2. The climate change agenda is leading to sunday laws. Helpful websites: 1. www.remnantofGOD.org 2. www.pluckedout.co.uk GOD Bless 💙💙💙
China is vigorously promoting the anti-espionage law to the people, and TV propaganda encourages everyone to catch spies. China is now jittery and everyone is in danger. Said that any bad foreign visitors who criticize China will be arrested as spies to subvert the government! Someone was arrested as a spy and saboteur for complaining about China's economic depression. The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning on its website, listing travel to China as a third-level danger warning! Second only to the highest level 4 "Do Not Travel" (Do Not Travel).
I used the 144-hour transit visa to Beijing in May, and I went through without problem. I applied for a Union Pay debit card with my local bank and tested out while in Beijing to see if it worked. It allowed me to use it to pay cashless in restaurants and supermarket or any shopst that have the sign Union Pay.
I had linked Mastercard to my wechat wallet. However, through previous experience, it would work only when certain merchants provide such transaction, which often has a high conversion fee. However, it would fail payment at local smaller merchants.
just moved to the uk from shanghai after living there for my entire life… how nostalgic it is to see this amazing video!! really really enjoyed seeing you two exploring my hometown (maybe just slightly bigger than a town…). thank you so much for showing the real shanghai and the real china to the rest of the world, hope you also enjoyed the rest of your trip in Asia 😊
top tips: Go to Nanshan Bamboo Sea in Zhejiang and Jiangsu for vacation. The climate there is much better. There are bamboo forests to escape the summer heat. There are also giant pandas, ancient towns, Hanfu activities, bamboo forest cable cars, and bamboo forest food. You can experience it A very luxurious experience, the bamboo sea is only available in China，It can be called China's Little Switzerland.
as a local in Zhejiang,it's my first time to hear Nanshan Bamboo Sea,turns out it's in Jiangsu,i'm from Anji,which there's a bamboo forest here,been there countless times,never get tired of it.😘
@@Joelfriend Go to Chongqing, Chongqing is huge and has a lot of fun!! If you want to have the best food, go to Guangzhou in Guangdong province, also very beautiful!!
@@LH1xx Chongqing is honestly a one of a kind city. Its more futuristic and is much more "chinese" in a sense than some of the other bigger cities that have more western influence like Shanghai and Hongkong
Welcome to Shanghai! you guys are so sweet and smart. There are still a lot of people don't know 144 hours transit visa, the policy was there long time ago. I've seen some people complained on TH-cam that they can not connect their credit card to Alipay or Wechat, actually they are open for international credit card several years ago.
@@Joelfriendyou ...should... come back to China , for a longer stay. There is soooo much to see and eat . And its sooo safe too, the people are very nice aswell. There are also a lot of foreign vloggers in China who can show you all kind of tips and experiences on youtube. 😊
It turned out nothing was as difficult as you had anticipated. Great trip! One colour behind you is Puxi, the old colonial Shanghai and multiple colours in front of you on the other side of the river is Pudong, the new Shanghai.
China is vigorously promoting the anti-espionage law to the people, and TV propaganda encourages everyone to catch spies. If you say anything bad about China, you will be arrested as a spy to subvert the government!
Welcome to my second home Shanghai after 9 years here. Seems you did all the typical tourist things, Nanjing Road, Yu Garden, Pudong skyscrapers. I think French concession is nice to stroll around and see old Shanghai. Hope you had a good time!
there're so many nice places you can visit in China, if you like landscape, please go to West part, if you like minority culture, please go to Gui Zhou, if you like noodle dishes, go to Xi An, oh, so many.....
Welcome🇨🇳😊For the rural area I recommend the mountains at the middle south. Those mountains some are so beautiful that you can actually touch the cloud. 😇
You're always welcome back to your second home of Asia - the land of adventure, delicious street food, ancient culture, outdoor activities and smiley locals.
In fact, many places in China have such a gorgeous night scene, I don't know if it can be called a light show, because every night they light up these cyberpunk like lights, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chongqing are more typical representatives. Although the development cycle of these cities is too short, they are still developing at an amazing speed, and in the near future they will become as sophisticated as Shanghai. China is developing so fast, it is an incredible speed.
China is vigorously promoting the anti-espionage law to the people, and TV propaganda encourages everyone to catch spies. If you say anything bad about China, you will be arrested as a spy to subvert the government!
I had been living in Shanghai for like several years before I moved to Suzhou city. Shanghai is a incredible city to enjoy. I have to admit during summer,Shanghai becomes the hottest spot for tourist,which means you will be putting up with long queue. The places the TH-camr went are tourists attraction but if you wanna dive into Shanghai like food and life there,I highly recommend other areas like Jing’an temple and Xuhui district.
We have been to Shanghai a few times. It never stops to amaze me. You should go up the Pearl TV tower. Also go to the museum in the ground level. The bund is an amazing place. Also try to get a boat trip along the river at night. Love you both.
Hi Joel, your video makes me so homesick! I just left shanghai last month and starting my new job in EU. Hope you enjoy your time in Shanghai, and highly recommend you to visit Xintiandi (line1/14 to south huangpi road or line13 to xintiandi)at night （21:30） in the Refinery to enjoy the live band
This was the best video I’ve seen from a foreigner in China. All other videos are always comparing the West to China. I just wanted to see an honest video of someone experiencing China. Thanks for the video!
@@Joelfriend Awesome, looking forward to it! There are so many travel channels I follow that are afraid of going due to the insane amount of China haters that will inevitably be in the comments. Just blow them off and let it boost your channels engagement numbers 😂 Plus you can always post on China's Bilibili. They love foreigners experiencing China.
Yes , many visitors don't know there's some special program for the 144 hours visa. Thanks for mentioning this, some people start like from Hong Kong>Macau>mainland China.
Welcome to Shanghai. As a local in Shanghai, I recommend you go to the North Band, the scenery is the same but less people. Then Bund and Yu Garden where you went are basically for tourist, we normally don't go there.
The beautiful scenery I browsed on X is now presented in front of me, even more breathtaking than on the screen. China, you are really the darling of nature!
That noodle is actually a dish from Henan province called 'huoluo' noodle and it happens to be one of my fav noodle in Shanghai! So surprised you got this dish omg haha
Just returned from a trip through China and the Philippines, ending in Shanghai. Loved the city's vibrant culture, stunning skyline, and lively streets. The blend of modern and traditional is incredible. Eager to return!
Welcome all friends to travel to China, you will find a beautiful world that is different from what the media sees, full of charm, clean, quiet, and safe country!
there are so many people in shanghai because it is summer vocation now, many parents are traveling with their children all over China. Welcome and hope you can be back someday.
I was born and raised in Shanghai, hope you had a good staying there. I think the airport staff was confused, 144 hr transit visa shouldn’t be an issue. I fact I just came back to U.S. from China in late July. Aside from the Alipay and WeChat pay system which weren’t convenient to foreigners, Shanghai is a magnificent and very tolerant city.
Yes Shanghai is so much better than for example Beijing which is more focused on government regime nonsense. While Shanghai is more focused on freedom and doing business.
More than 50% of new car sales in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou are either fully electric or plug-in hybrid All buses are electric. Really made a difference in air quality. There are a lot less smog days.
Because the mainstream media only shows cloudy skies in China to say China is the biggest polluter in the world 😂 in major cities like Shenzhen now, most cars are electric, the streets is so much more silent. You only know what I meant if you actually been there
As Chinese I didn’t know there is a thing called transit visa, it looks like so much more foreigner friendly than the regular visa. And thank god that you can bind your credit card to Alipay just right now, this is a new feature that makes foreigners live in China so much easier! It charges though😂
During the begining of covid, my family and I came to Budapest from Shanghai actually. Suddenly 3 years past. Welcome to Shanghai and enjoy your furthe trips!
Haha about 2 months ago I was just taking an internship at Shanghai Tower，so it is interesting to see your video. Shanghai is a magic city and I miss it so much especially after watching your travel reports
if you have more time, i recommend visiting Zhujiajiao in the outskirts, where you get to taste what life in 700 years ago was like, similar to Yu garden but far less touristy and locals still live there. enjoy your stay in china.
It is the summer vacation for kids, and this is the first summer vacation after the pandemic. That's why there are so many peoples in big cities, Shanghai, Beijing, etc..
Now it is summer vacation (July and August) in China, so there are many people. Because college students will travel with their friends and classmates during the holidays, and because primary and secondary schools are also in the summer vacation, parents will also organize tours as a family unit. Moreover, July and August are the hottest times in China. It is not recommended to choose this time to travel to China.❤
Beautiful easy going show well made👍, not only 144hr visa, business visit can have onsite visiting visa with business letter, even multi entry visa with the supporting evidence. It is the right way to go to open to the world. Shanghai's crowded streets at night is the most I ever seen as well.
Going to Chengdu in a few months on the same transit visa. We will be in Vietnam and will have a return ticket. I believe we will set up WeChat pay, as well as get some cash. It looks like we will take the new fast rail from Honk Kong to downtown Chengdu. If all goes well, we would like to spend a month in China. We have spent 2 weeks there several years ago and are looking forward to returning. Thanks for the video. Well done.
Alipay is more convenient for foreigners because it can be tied to international bank cards, and I suppose if you want to go to Chengdu from Hong Kong, flying is a better choice because it will take you 9 hours and 45 minutes by high-speed train which is been too long since you only have a 144-hour transit visa. I suggest you fly from Hong Kong to Chongqing for a day sightseeing, which is another extraordinary giant city not far from Chengdu, then lastly transfer to Chengdu by high-speed rail.
Thanks for the advice. We're still working out plans. Since we'll be in Vietnam for at least six months, we might bite the bullet and get a 30-60 day China visa and not be rushed by the 144 hr. Time will tell.Thanks for the advice.@@jasonshen6981
@@RePete02 as a Brit they told me the limit for the visa validity was 30 days - this was in Saigon today. No multiple entry or any stay longer than 30 days.
Like Mexico, one office says one thing another says something else. We will check into it more closely soon. Thanks for the heads up. We will be returning to Da Nang on the 10th. @@ChrisinVietnam
Great vid Joel! My girlfriend and I are flying via China when we go to Australia later this year. Do you need to sort the transit visa before you get to the airport or is this what they were sorting for you? We will only be in China to get the connecting flight which is around 2.5 hours after we land so wont be leaving the airport
You don’t need to apply before hand for the transit visa, the only thing is if you are having to go through customs it took us about 2 hours to get through you may not have enough time to connect, but I think we didn’t have an especially long queue
It is supposed that you do not need to go through custom checking if you stay inside the airport international transition area, and certainly you do not need a transit visa unless you want to get out of the airport during this 2.5 hour period.
If you're just transiting at the airport, you don't need a transit visa! Because there is no need to go through customs. If you want to go to Shanghai and need a ticket to a third country, you can apply for a 144-hour transit visa!
I know that my country, China, is not perfect, but what we believe in always inspires many people around the world. Welcome to China. I believe this trip to China will give you an unforgettable memory.🎉🎉
Welcome to Shanghai. I'm a local from Shanghai. The time of your trip coincides with the summer vacation in China, China will have a large tourist crowd from July to September, which is distributed in the scenic spots of all the big cities in China, and the Bund in Shanghai is one of them. Next time, please choose the Chinese Spring Festival, because everyone will go home during the Chinese Spring Festival, you will not experience crowds, and you will have a better travel experience. Or avoid all Chinese holidays. I wish you a wonderful experience in China next time.
We are planning a new trip to China in 2024, please comment any recommendations :)
go xian or peking
Thank you!
chongqing and xinjiang
Xian is the history of China. Beijing is the soul of China. Shenzhen is China's future. Chongqing is the tongue of China.
Northern Xinjiang is the most beautiful place with the mountains and forest valleys. I’m from there and haven’t been able to go back in 5 years😢
China is so vast, safe, friendly and diverse in various provinces and regions, it’s definitely worthwhile to get a tourist visa and explore the country properly! I’m flying to China next month, can’t wait!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Welcome to China! Have a nice vacation!
@@WingKai thank you 🙏🏼
@talk2bullshit I’m Chinese British ☺️👊
建议你不要去太多大城市，多去一些风景名胜地区，云南、贵州、四川、内蒙古、黄山、福建海岛……更有特色，赏心悦目
Woohoo，so exciting for you！ Enjoy exploring！🎉
Shanghai looks different from what BBC reported.
西方媒体对中国报道没有一句是真话
British Biased Company😂
We all know that BBC has its unique gray filter.😂😂
I went to do many places in the world, I still in love with this city, shanghai! ❤
西方国家新闻媒体发布新闻都是假新闻
I was pleasantly surprised when I went to China. It was nothing like we've been told back home. It has the most amazing Civic Infrastructures and cheap Civic Services. Their public transport is second to none. Their Bullet Trains between Cities, their driverless RoboCabs, EV's everywhere replacing the combustion vehicles, fast charging stations, their Internet is super fast with fast 5G EVERYWHERE in China, and soon to be 6G. Their smart AI Skyscrapers, the abundance of food, the cleanliness, the safety, and shopping without fear even at 3am in the morning.
To see the REAL CHINA, people need to get themselves a passport and visit China. Our Media are not telling you the truth about China.
I think you mean japan
@@DONTSASSMEBOI Mate ... Japan? I've never been to Japan. I'd imagine it to be great as well.
@@DONTSASSMEBOI Japan is the past, China is the future.
China is a civilized, open, clean, orderly, and beautiful safe country. Even if you walk on the streets of China at two o'clock in the night, it is very safe. The quality of life of the Chinese people is also very high. China's rural areas are also very clean, and the roads are also very safe. Very well built. Chinese people abide by public order very much and have no racial discrimination. 99% of Western media reports on China are lies and seriously mislead Westerners.
@@DONTSASSMEBOI Japan's economy has been stagnant for more than 20 years, its population is aging seriously, and its society has no vitality. It has long been a run-down country, and your thinking is still stuck in the last world. China ranks first in the world in 5G technology and new electric vehicle technology, and Japan has long been crushed by China in terms of technology.
There are so much more to see in China, not only the big cities. Please come back for a longer visit some day! 😊
We definitely would love to revisit! We would love to see the mountain and nature in the centre and in the south! 😄
@@Joelfriend有时间去Xi’an西安，去看著名的兵马俑和体验一下古老的中国。
China is so much bigger than only shanghai, Beijing, hong kong these big cities, go check different areas next time! (I just hear the tourism visa is not very easy to get )@@Joelfriend
@@mikevardy8159 Chongqing is the largest city in China.
@@Joelfriend重庆，洛阳和西安也很棒，只不过有的景点可能不对外国人开放。不过大多数景点是对外国人开放的
China is like a different planet. Amazing place to visit. Enjoy!
There are no thieves, homeless people, drugs, or guns in China, and you can go out at night, which is very safe.China is a cashless society, and the Chinese don't use cash anymore. Foreigners only need to apply for an Alipay account, and bind it with VISA to pay electronically. Very convenient. That way you don't have to carry too much cash.
exactly, you need to make sure your phone is always on .
There are charging treasures everywhere in China, which can be rented. Don't worry about the phone running out of power.@@bryandeng570
The change is dramatically last 10 years. I left Shanghai 9 years ago that time I used cash or credit cards.
You can use cash also, for it is illegal to refuse accepting cash.
It cannot be said that there is no such thing at all, but the incidence rate is extremely low
For me it's a dream of a lifetime to visit China. I love this country so much, the culture, the history, the people, the countryside, the food, and basically everything. I'm making plans on visiting next spring so I'm watching videos of travelers like yourselves sharing their experience. I'm so happy you had a great time. Thank you for sharing.
中国人民欢迎你，不要听信媒体说的
welcome you
@@左转踩到屎 Thank you very much for welcoming me. ☺ I know China is lovely and the people are so kind and friendly. The Media...are low life garbage in my opinion. I've learned to ignore them.
China welcomes you and I wish you a happy trip in China
@@LenaTheodor来玩玩不会后悔
Such breath of fresh air to see real people going to real China, not like all these nasty western media been doing 🫶
The Western media is doing the right thing. Human beings are so dirty. China has a history of 5000 years, and these have all happened before. The separatist regime has been seen for thousands of years, and so will it be after thousands of years
新鲜😂 大部分一线的天都灰蒙蒙的 像罩着一层东西，不过我老家还可以
@@眯咪咪您是瞎？好天气的时候你咋不看？🤡
@@yjw3734 这就破防了吗，您不瞎吗 看不到那么多灰色的天气吗 难道我必须盯着一两天晴天吗 哪找不出两天好天气？我只是陈述一个事实 不服自己去看全年空气质量 一线除了深圳平均良好 其他都不行
@@眯咪咪 实事求是地说，最近几年空气比以前好多了。西方媒体为了污蔑中国用阴间滤镜抹黑中国，看看不久前布林肯访问北京时，西方媒体刊登的布林肯下飞机时的照片。
WOW China looks really beautiful and looks fun!
But according to western media, you had been cheated by your eyes
yes, it is and worth of exploring
it's like going to an amusement park, super safe, and fun.
Shanghai is a fantastic metropolis with amazing cityscapes. Love Shanghai from Toronto Canada ❤
China is vigorously promoting the anti-espionage law to the people, and TV propaganda encourages everyone to catch spies. China is now jittery and everyone is in danger. Said that any bad foreign visitors who criticize China will be arrested as spies to subvert the government! Someone was arrested as a spy and saboteur for complaining about China's economic depression.
The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning on its website, listing travel to China as a third-level danger warning! Second only to the highest level 4 "Do Not Travel" (Do Not Travel).
Hi there,
I pray you are well. If you do not mind me sharing; a well-planned, organic and unrefined plant-based diet (consuming edible raw plant foods where possible so as not to denature or destroy the life-forces and enzymatic activities beneficial to the human system. If disagreeing on this matter, please try planting some steamed carrots and see if they will grow; if they fail to, it is because they are 'dead' plant food that cannot fully nourish one's 'living' cells) consisting of organic fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains is the best diet to provide mankind with ultimate health and longevity. These foods, fresh and grown in rich soil, are found all the essential vitamins, calcium, carbohydrates, fats, fibre, minerals, protein and water needed to make good blood and enjoy health.
Please avoid meat alternatives that contain harmful preservatives and additives e.g vinegar, a corrosive agent. Food toxicity and nutrient deficiency (e.g white bread, white rice and white sugar) are a deadly combination as one is hindering the body's building materials needed to action healing whilst at the same time taxing the system with more toxic things, thus bringing about disease and possibly even an early death.
Here is a short informative video that i believe will be a Blessing: th-cam.com/video/-qUsQGwLutE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DWBGyWyuqUFGJoQo
Soon Fulfilled Prophecies:
1. Food shortage will lead to a civil war in America.
2. The climate change agenda is leading to sunday laws.
Helpful websites:
1. www.remnantofGOD.org
2. www.pluckedout.co.uk
GOD Bless
💙💙💙
funny. i think TO is the worst city in Canada by far to live. and Shanghai is simply get in-get the hell out to other nicer cities in China.
Love from Vancouver also!!!❤❤
I'm so glad that so many people like Shanghai and China. As a native free guide, I would like to help every foreigner to explore amazing China.
I’m planning to visit, can you help me out!?
@@Heworldwide no problem!
China is vigorously promoting the anti-espionage law to the people, and TV propaganda encourages everyone to catch spies. China is now jittery and everyone is in danger. Said that any bad foreign visitors who criticize China will be arrested as spies to subvert the government! Someone was arrested as a spy and saboteur for complaining about China's economic depression.
The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning on its website, listing travel to China as a third-level danger warning! Second only to the highest level 4 "Do Not Travel" (Do Not Travel).
我只能说小心骗签证的
Hi, do you know if its possible to set up wechat with a mastercard as a foreigner without a chinese nr and ID ?@@wayneshen5201
It is real Shanghai. I walked along Shanghai Waitan (the beach along the Huangpu River) for 2 hours. The night sight is just beautiful!
we don't have night sight here in Amsterdam. because, if going out at night, cann't be back home in one piece. lol
I used the 144-hour transit visa to Beijing in May, and I went through without problem. I applied for a Union Pay debit card with my local bank and tested out while in Beijing to see if it worked. It allowed me to use it to pay cashless in restaurants and supermarket or any shopst that have the sign Union Pay.
@wenoyang6571 Thanks for info!
@@wenoyang6571I just used this last week and it worked well.
@@wenoyang6571 It doesn’t support all foreign banks. :( Like my local bank is huge in NZ, but seem to be too small for Alipay…
Hi could you provide a link? Much appreciated, I'm from USA planning to go in October
I had linked Mastercard to my wechat wallet. However, through previous experience, it would work only when certain merchants provide such transaction, which often has a high conversion fee. However, it would fail payment at local smaller merchants.
just moved to the uk from shanghai after living there for my entire life… how nostalgic it is to see this amazing video!! really really enjoyed seeing you two exploring my hometown (maybe just slightly bigger than a town…). thank you so much for showing the real shanghai and the real china to the rest of the world, hope you also enjoyed the rest of your trip in Asia 😊
top tips: Go to Nanshan Bamboo Sea in Zhejiang and Jiangsu for vacation. The climate there is much better. There are bamboo forests to escape the summer heat. There are also giant pandas, ancient towns, Hanfu activities, bamboo forest cable cars, and bamboo forest food. You can experience it
A very luxurious experience, the bamboo sea is only available in China，It can be called China's Little Switzerland.
Ahh okay thanks for the tips! We definitely would love to visit China again, maybe to these spots!
as a local in Zhejiang,it's my first time to hear Nanshan Bamboo Sea,turns out it's in Jiangsu,i'm from Anji,which there's a bamboo forest here,been there countless times,never get tired of it.😘
@@Joelfriend Go to Chongqing, Chongqing is huge and has a lot of fun!! If you want to have the best food, go to Guangzhou in Guangdong province, also very beautiful!!
@@LH1xx Chongqing is honestly a one of a kind city. Its more futuristic and is much more "chinese" in a sense than some of the other bigger cities that have more western influence like Shanghai and Hongkong
@@HanChinesemuslim 大竹海 😀
Welcome to Shanghai!
you guys are so sweet and smart. There are still a lot of people don't know 144 hours transit visa, the policy was there long time ago.
I've seen some people complained on TH-cam that they can not connect their credit card to Alipay or Wechat, actually they are open for international credit card several years ago.
Yeah, it’s such a great Visa to get, we want to come back now!
This type of visa was not available for a few years due to Covid, and it is restored just this year if my memory is correct
No,not years ago,just opened it
When I visited in may you still couldn’t link foreign cards on WeChat. Maybe now it has changed.
@@Joelfriendyou ...should... come back to China , for a longer stay. There is soooo much to see and eat . And its sooo safe too, the people are very nice aswell. There are also a lot of foreign vloggers in China who can show you all kind of tips and experiences on youtube. 😊
China is a wonderful with various cultures and stunning views! I know that visa is a barrier for many travelers, but it is definitely worth it!❤
normal day in China surrounded by people.And it's summer holiday now,tourists literally everywhere.
I would love to see more of your China tour. Glad to see people are out and about enjoying their life. Thank you for sharing
A big trip to China is definitely something we’d love to do soon!
I'm literally heading to China for a month soon. Super excited to see what it's actually like in real life.
I am excited for you, wish you a wonderful trip🎉
Have a nice travel...
how is it, where are you?
You guys are such good travelers, so positive and respectful. huge thumbs up!
Thank you for showing people what China is actually like :) Most people just go off what they see in the media!
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It turned out nothing was as difficult as you had anticipated. Great trip! One colour behind you is Puxi, the old colonial Shanghai and multiple colours in front of you on the other side of the river is Pudong, the new Shanghai.
China is very convenient, service-oriented>
@@rabbit719 Not that convenient if you consider very few places accept international credit cards.
China is vigorously promoting the anti-espionage law to the people, and TV propaganda encourages everyone to catch spies. If you say anything bad about China, you will be arrested as a spy to subvert the government!
China is great, but it is really inconvenient that many things are not in line with international standards.@@leanlifer
China is great, but it is really inconvenient that many things are not in line with international standards.@@rabbit719
welcome to china
Thank you!! 😄
I can’t wait to visit China one day. I hope there’s another video! I love your videos
Not normally busy like this. People from all over the country run into Shanghai for their summer school holiday.
Welcome to Shanghai, China and enjoy your experience, cheers!
Very glad to watch and hear nice things said about China when the warmongers keep wanting chaos. Cheers
@user-sv6hl8rp6j 😂😂😂
Next month will get back to Shanghai, can't wait! Hope we won't put on too much weight😋
Welcome to my second home Shanghai after 9 years here. Seems you did all the typical tourist things, Nanjing Road, Yu Garden, Pudong skyscrapers. I think French concession is nice to stroll around and see old Shanghai. Hope you had a good time!
Welcome to Shanghai, esteemed guests. If needed, I can take a day off to show you around.
Shanghai is my hometown and it's so nice to see a video of you guys visiting my home. Hope you enjoyed it!
there're so many nice places you can visit in China, if you like landscape, please go to West part, if you like minority culture, please go to Gui Zhou, if you like noodle dishes, go to Xi An, oh, so many.....
Welcome🇨🇳😊For the rural area I recommend the mountains at the middle south. Those mountains some are so beautiful that you can actually touch the cloud. 😇
Great suggestion! Definitely!
hey Joel, welcome to Shanghai! your video is amazing!
You're always welcome back to your second home of Asia - the land of adventure, delicious street food, ancient culture, outdoor activities and smiley locals.
Wait, ur camera must been lying to me! Cuz this is different China than my government and media have been showing to me!
Bring yourself to see the real China with your own eyes bro
In fact, many places in China have such a gorgeous night scene, I don't know if it can be called a light show, because every night they light up these cyberpunk like lights, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chongqing are more typical representatives. Although the development cycle of these cities is too short, they are still developing at an amazing speed, and in the near future they will become as sophisticated as Shanghai. China is developing so fast, it is an incredible speed.
China is vigorously promoting the anti-espionage law to the people, and TV propaganda encourages everyone to catch spies. If you say anything bad about China, you will be arrested as a spy to subvert the government!
I had been living in Shanghai for like several years before I moved to Suzhou city. Shanghai is a incredible city to enjoy. I have to admit during summer,Shanghai becomes the hottest spot for tourist,which means you will be putting up with long queue. The places the TH-camr went are tourists attraction but if you wanna dive into Shanghai like food and life there,I highly recommend other areas like Jing’an temple and Xuhui district.
So you can you access youtube. It's blocked in China. My Chinese Colleague from Shanghai can't watch youtube.
I use VPN to access TH-cam@@HermanWillems
@@HermanWillemsand I am your nobody in Shenzhen, also can watch YT😂
We have been to Shanghai a few times.
It never stops to amaze me.
You should go up the Pearl TV tower.
Also go to the museum in the ground level.
The bund is an amazing place.
Also try to get a boat trip along the river at night.
Love you both.
Hi Joel, your video makes me so homesick! I just left shanghai last month and starting my new job in EU. Hope you enjoy your time in Shanghai, and highly recommend you to visit Xintiandi (line1/14 to south huangpi road or line13 to xintiandi)at night （21:30） in the Refinery to enjoy the live band
I am glad you guys have a great time in Shanghai.
This was the best video I’ve seen from a foreigner in China. All other videos are always comparing the West to China. I just wanted to see an honest video of someone experiencing China. Thanks for the video!
Aww thanks for watching, currently planning a new trip to china
Another great video guys
Thank you so much! 😄
Oh man, I really hope you guys get a tourist visa to China. I'm sure it'll be an epic trip.
We definitely will at some point, it’s just a matter of time
@@Joelfriend Awesome, looking forward to it! There are so many travel channels I follow that are afraid of going due to the insane amount of China haters that will inevitably be in the comments. Just blow them off and let it boost your channels engagement numbers 😂 Plus you can always post on China's Bilibili. They love foreigners experiencing China.
Yes , many visitors don't know there's some special program for the 144 hours visa. Thanks for mentioning this, some people start like from Hong Kong>Macau>mainland China.
sorry,you can not get the transit visa in land border port
Thanks.....may never get to Shanghai but thanks to your video I really enjoyed seeing the sights with you....beautiful experience.
Thanks and like to see more about China
Definitely, we plan to go back at some point! 😄
Welcome to Shanghai. As a local in Shanghai, I recommend you go to the North Band, the scenery is the same but less people. Then Bund and Yu Garden where you went are basically for tourist, we normally don't go there.
China is big and beautiful, and there are so many places to visit
The beautiful scenery I browsed on X is now presented in front of me, even more breathtaking than on the screen. China, you are really the darling of nature!
That noodle is actually a dish from Henan province called 'huoluo' noodle and it happens to be one of my fav noodle in Shanghai! So surprised you got this dish omg haha
饸饹面 from North Western
Just returned from a trip through China and the Philippines, ending in Shanghai. Loved the city's vibrant culture, stunning skyline, and lively streets. The blend of modern and traditional is incredible. Eager to return!
欢迎再次来中国玩。上海、北京、西安、成都、重庆、哈尔滨、杭州、桂林、西双版纳、拉萨，每一个城市都有完全独特的风景。
welcome to Shanghai! I love Caption's bar!!
It’s such a great bar with a view! 😄
Lucky you two, enjoy your trip in Shanghai.
Great video... Nice getaway pit stop.
cute couple, welcome to come to Shanghai my hometown again in future with a more deep dive
love the background music you choose, glad you liked it! I welcome you to my country again!
Amazing ! Beautiful !
Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for sharing your experience. You are both amazing🇺🇸🇯🇲🖤🙏🏾
Hi Joel, I'm Dennis Daniels from Cleveland, Ohio! Thanks for sharing your video about your tour of Shanghai!
Shanghai dumpling is the best, brother. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful city.
Welcome all friends to travel to China, you will find a beautiful world that is different from what the media sees, full of charm, clean, quiet, and safe country!
there are so many people in shanghai because it is summer vocation now, many parents are traveling with their children all over China. Welcome and hope you can be back someday.
I was born and raised in Shanghai, hope you had a good staying there. I think the airport staff was confused, 144 hr transit visa shouldn’t be an issue.
I fact I just came back to U.S. from China in late July. Aside from the Alipay and WeChat pay system which weren’t convenient to foreigners, Shanghai is a magnificent and very tolerant city.
Yes Shanghai is so much better than for example Beijing which is more focused on government regime nonsense. While Shanghai is more focused on freedom and doing business.
After seeing the video posted by the blogger, I am also looking forward to traveling to China.
Hey lucky you guys got really good weather for your trip. 😊
It is Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Qingdao that does synchronized light show with their buildings on a regular basis, like two times a week
i was blown away by seeing such a clear and blue sky.
More than 50% of new car sales in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou are either fully electric or plug-in hybrid
All buses are electric.
Really made a difference in air quality. There are a lot less smog days.
Why?
Because the mainstream media only shows cloudy skies in China to say China is the biggest polluter in the world 😂 in major cities like Shenzhen now, most cars are electric, the streets is so much more silent. You only know what I meant if you actually been there
Wonderful viewpoints
As Chinese I didn’t know there is a thing called transit visa, it looks like so much more foreigner friendly than the regular visa.
And thank god that you can bind your credit card to Alipay just right now, this is a new feature that makes foreigners live in China so much easier! It charges though😂
Yeah its a new thing
过境签证多年前就有了。
Its really a good thing... I just tried bind my indonesia debit card to alipay account.. and successful yayy..
刚有的，而且加长了时间，类似hk的过境签，香港也有。
Welcome to my country, have a good time
I am from Chongqing, which ranks 8-6 in China. But when I came to Shanghai, I felt like a rural person going to town.
你怕是在放屁哦，除非你家本来就是重庆郊县的，本来就是土农民，就当我没说！
Chongqing is ten times better.
During the begining of covid, my family and I came to Budapest from Shanghai actually. Suddenly 3 years past. Welcome to Shanghai and enjoy your furthe trips!
You guys are adorable! Please do come to visit more places next time!! You are definitely welcomed!
Haha about 2 months ago I was just taking an internship at Shanghai Tower，so it is interesting to see your video. Shanghai is a magic city and I miss it so much especially after watching your travel reports
You should try to go to Suzhou or Hangzhou near Shanghai. It's more beautiful and older than Shanghai.
indeed
this made me insanely homesick :( glad to see you enjoyed china tho!! excited for more china vlogs
if you have more time, i recommend visiting Zhujiajiao in the outskirts, where you get to taste what life in 700 years ago was like, similar to Yu garden but far less touristy and locals still live there. enjoy your stay in china.
It is the summer vacation for kids, and this is the first summer vacation after the pandemic. That's why there are so many peoples in big cities, Shanghai, Beijing, etc..
Now it is summer vacation (July and August) in China, so there are many people. Because college students will travel with their friends and classmates during the holidays, and because primary and secondary schools are also in the summer vacation, parents will also organize tours as a family unit. Moreover, July and August are the hottest times in China. It is not recommended to choose this time to travel to China.❤
Haha, some tips.
@@jdai2000现在旅游的人非常多，所以非常拥挤，9月以后会好很多。
Beautiful easy going show well made👍, not only 144hr visa, business visit can have onsite visiting visa with business letter, even multi entry visa with the supporting evidence. It is the right way to go to open to the world. Shanghai's crowded streets at night is the most I ever seen as well.
I've been to the Captain Bar as well. Brought back many memories.
Going to Chengdu in a few months on the same transit visa. We will be in Vietnam and will have a return ticket. I believe we will set up WeChat pay, as well as get some cash. It looks like we will take the new fast rail from Honk Kong to downtown Chengdu.
If all goes well, we would like to spend a month in China. We have spent 2 weeks there several years ago and are looking forward to returning.
Thanks for the video. Well done.
用支付宝就可以了，可以绑定国外的银行卡，
Alipay is more convenient for foreigners because it can be tied to international bank cards, and I suppose if you want to go to Chengdu from Hong Kong, flying is a better choice because it will take you 9 hours and 45 minutes by high-speed train which is been too long since you only have a 144-hour transit visa. I suggest you fly from Hong Kong to Chongqing for a day sightseeing, which is another extraordinary giant city not far from Chengdu, then lastly transfer to Chengdu by high-speed rail.
Thanks for the advice. We're still working out plans. Since we'll be in Vietnam for at least six months, we might bite the bullet and get a 30-60 day China visa and not be rushed by the 144 hr. Time will tell.Thanks for the advice.@@jasonshen6981
@@RePete02 as a Brit they told me the limit for the visa validity was 30 days - this was in Saigon today. No multiple entry or any stay longer than 30 days.
Like Mexico, one office says one thing another says something else. We will check into it more closely soon. Thanks for the heads up. We will be returning to Da Nang on the 10th.
@@ChrisinVietnam
Amazing, I was there this May, hotel and food is so nice and so cheap! I wanna go there again next Apr!!
highly recommend you guys go to Chongqing city in China, cyberpunk city.
We would love to at some point!
So futuristic. That swirl building.
THE best light show is in ShenZhen, not ShangHai.
and have a good trip.
thanks for this video! my bf and I are about to transit through china to seoul. hope everything works out🤗
Hope you both have had wonderful days in Shanghai. I was there 8/8-8/10.
OMG ! I just saw Ningbo Road, 宁波路， a small road very close to the Bund. Heaps of dim sum choices, Shanghai styles, nice outlets, out there.
Great vid Joel! My girlfriend and I are flying via China when we go to Australia later this year. Do you need to sort the transit visa before you get to the airport or is this what they were sorting for you? We will only be in China to get the connecting flight which is around 2.5 hours after we land so wont be leaving the airport
You don’t need to apply before hand for the transit visa, the only thing is if you are having to go through customs it took us about 2 hours to get through you may not have enough time to connect, but I think we didn’t have an especially long queue
It is supposed that you do not need to go through custom checking if you stay inside the airport international transition area, and certainly you do not need a transit visa unless you want to get out of the airport during this 2.5 hour period.
It is not available to all nationalities. Double check before you go.
If you're just transiting at the airport, you don't need a transit visa! Because there is no need to go through customs. If you want to go to Shanghai and need a ticket to a third country, you can apply for a 144-hour transit visa!
You are literally just connecting another flight in the airport in like 2.5 hours, what do you worry about?
I know that my country, China, is not perfect, but what we believe in always inspires many people around the world. Welcome to China. I believe this trip to China will give you an unforgettable memory.🎉🎉
Very cool video😊
Thank you!!
Yes, i found that many people didn't know the 144 hours transit visa, thanks for mentioning this.
Welcome to the Middle Kingdom guys. Enjoy
Welcome to my home town!
Welcome to Shanghai. I'm a local from Shanghai. The time of your trip coincides with the summer vacation in China, China will have a large tourist crowd from July to September, which is distributed in the scenic spots of all the big cities in China, and the Bund in Shanghai is one of them. Next time, please choose the Chinese Spring Festival, because everyone will go home during the Chinese Spring Festival, you will not experience crowds, and you will have a better travel experience. Or avoid all Chinese holidays. I wish you a wonderful experience in China next time.