Your vlog is very interesting, you can do so to explore Chengdu has been very good, many things you understand are correct, such as chopsticks, if you have the opportunity to stay more time next time you can go to western Sichuan, Leshan, Ya 'an and other places to play, there are more interesting and beautiful places, welcome to Sichuan, welcome to Chengdu
Hello Jack, you are so nice for making every effort to speak to the locals in Chinese. 😊 Thanks for that! However, as so many others have mentioned, some expressions you use are just not supposed to be said to everyone, everywhere. For instance, “chi le ma” is more often than not used between people who are familiar with each other before or after mealtime. And people outside of the northern part of China such as Beijing tend to say it much less frequently. So you may find people in Chengdu look surprised when you ask them “chi le ma”. Another expression, “lao tie”, is Internet-term that’s really informal and not to be said to any stranger. Again, young people from the north east of China tend to use it more.
Most of the time in most situations, a “ni hao” will do when you want to say hello. And you are not obliged to address people when you want to start a conversation.
31:03 The lady said "Cute pretty girl" to you, not "I ate fried noodles" haa haa 😅😄. Love you guys' interactions with the locals. Keep the great vlogs coming!! Enjoy China!!
China looks like a very nice ultra-modern and also traditional country ...very nice ! ...honestly speaking it is not as exciting, hustling and bustling as Pakistan ...!
Your Chinese is great! For most Chinese people, they do not speak English, so many travel bloggers come to China and find communication difficult. However, speaking Chinese will increase Chinese people's favor towards you.
Some old Chinese people can't speak English. And although I learned English since I'm 9 years old， but I still have not too many chance to use it. But it's okay. If you can be patient to communicate，the young guys will slowly pick up their English. Or someone around you will help.
I agree Kevin! China is so much more affordable than I thought it would be! Although I wouldn’t like to see the prices of that Louis Vuitton restaurant 🤣
You are so smart that you have learned Chinese and dialects from all over the world. I like your talent. Many things in Sichuan are very spicy, but they have a dessert to relieve the spiciness: bingfen (which is sold where you buy cold noodles, and various fruits are its ingredients). You must try it, it is very refreshing.
As a native of Chengdu, I really enjoy your videos. The video you shot is excellent, and I hope to see your excellent works all the time. Welcome to visit and live in Chengdu again!❤
@@JackAynsleyTravel”Ni Hao” is universal. For Sichuan dialect, “ Bar Shi” means taste good, it’s more impressive than saying “ Hao Chi” locally. Have fun in Sichuan mate.
@@JackAynsleyTravel "Chi le ma" means "Eaten (Had breakfast/lunch/dinner) yet?". This phrase has once been the most straightforward salutation to people in ancient difficult times when getting oneself and his/her family well fed was the most important and sometimes challenging goal of life and also a significant symbol of well-being for most people. As the chinese society develops, having three decent meals everyday is no longer a top priority of people's concern. In fact, using this phrase to greet people of a city lifestyle nowadays would probably bring a confusion more and more frequently, especially when it is not close to the meal hours. 😁
Some areas in the south also say the chi le ma. It's mainly when you meet friends, relatives, or neighbors on the street, and it's rarely said to strangers,ni hao is okay.
9:00 the big skewers which is ¥15 is 红柳 , originally from Xinjiang. You should go to Xinjiang and try it. They get the branches from Salix tree and put the mutton on it, and it gives a unique fragrance to the skewers
@@JackAynsleyTravel Oh man, there is A LOT. First thing first, the FOOD! Roast goose, cheung fun, which is rice noodle rolls, and is 肠粉 in Chinese, and Liwan sampan congee,荔湾艇仔粥, you name it! Remember to avoid the tourist traps as much as possible. That is to go to the old town area. Then embrace nature in the Baiyun mountains! I have rarely seen Western influencers making videos there!
Chengdu is a world class city, no doubt. Easily one of the best in the entire world. There's so many first class Chinese cities from Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Macao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, and Hangzhou just to name a few.
@@JackAynsleyTravel I like the Chengdu video because you finally found the authentic fried rice with soy sauce, which is also the favorite fried rice in China
@@JackAynsleyTravel Actually, the mega cities are all similar, with some of the smaller ones retaining more of the Chinese culture and style and making life easy. If you like tea, food, history and nature, I highly recommend Anhui Province. Hope you guys enjoy your journey in China.
@@JackAynsleyTravel U guys defo need to visit my hometown Xi'an, we r one of the four ancient cities in the globe, and a foodie's capital as well. We've got over 3000 yrs of history, DO not MISS it!
So much fun to watch this video, the way how you describe about food, talking to people and your reactions while experiencing new things just so funny (in a good way). Love it. BTW, Chinese people don't usually greet each other with 你好,吃了吗/hello, have you eaten. We just greet with 你好/hello, or just greet with 吃过了吗/吃了吗/have you eaten. Normally at about meal time people will ask 吃过了吗 as a way to greet, if not nearby meal time, chinese don't greet that way either.
Thank you very much! We tried so many new foods in this video, and we love trying new things! I will remember that for next time, thank you! I love learning more about the Chinese language!
In the past, China was very poor, and it was a luxury for people to have a full meal, so they would use "Have you eaten?" to wish people a good life. But now that people are well-off and having enough food is no longer a problem, this way of greeting has been gradually abandoned.
@@JackAynsleyTravel I went to college in Chengdu. I think "Have you eaten?" is often used by people in northern China to say hello, but people in Chengdu don't say hello like this.
@@JackAynsleyTravel You were definitely deceived by the shaver. I’m sure he just wanted to ask you for 3rmb, but when you said 30rmb, he changed his mind and said 30rmb.
Hi Jack. can't believe your hotel is right across the street from my house, the first thing I see when I open the video the tall building across the street is my house, it makes me miss Chengdu so much! The restaurant where you guys had the spicy chicken is very authentic Sichuan food, we often go there as a family, that waitress lady was just trying to help you share the rice, no need to feel embarrassed. Looking forward to your new work, already following!
Ah man this comment warms my heart honestly. I am so happy to hear this thank you. It really does motivate us to keep creating great videos for people like you, I have good faith you will also get to travel the world one day. ❤️
Yeah haha, I drank over half the bottle🤣 but my Beijing friend said he wouldn’t even be drunk after the whole bottle🤣 how much would you have a to drink haha
Chengdu and Chongqing are too dangerous for me, I can't always control my mouth because all the food is so tempting, and every time I go to those two places I gain weight ......
老弟：Lao di, you don't use that term for the barber; he is older than you, you are kind of saying: you little fellow .... You could say老大 (Lao da), you big brother, big senior, a kind of more respect.
@@JackAynsleyTravel This guy here: www.youtube.com/@JasonLivinginChina/featured He's had the honour of being called a CCP shill by some British newspapers. It's hilarious. Would love to see a collab between you people. He lives in neighbouring Guizhou Province. Love this latest entry from you two BTW. Quality content. Keep 'em coming!
@@galezhang Yeah I mean, don't get me wrong, I love China and one of our best friends is a true beijinger, but we're not making videos about living in China. We're here for an adventure and things will get harder than enjoying a day in the sunshine in Chengdu haha. Its a great country for an adventure tho, so many places to see!
Feel sorry for your street shaving experience and I want to apology for that old man, still wish you have a good trip in China and let me buy you guys a meal
Welcome to Chengdu. The place you visit at the beginning of the video is the place I pass by when I go to work every day. By the way, the old man who shaved you lied to you. It was actually 3 yuan, but you said 30 yuan, so he also said it was 30 yuan. You should find a regular and larger barber shop.
I don't think the old man listened clearly what Jack said. And I didn't see how much Jack paid finally either since the payment part was not recorded. So it's hard to tell.
gosh, you both are so cute and funny…… love you both so so much and love these vlogs from China, i would say the best vlogs in your playlist so far because I could feel the atmosphere of China from my home legit...
@@JackAynsleyTraveldefinitely when you went to the Hutong and lunched with the 2 Chinese men, legend! And then my other fave is when you guys went to Pakistan and the police didn't wanna leave you alone in the sleeper train. And insisted you go to the next class. Holding on at the skin of my teeth as to what would happen next 😬
I don't think they are influenced by Europe, it is just that people around the world will do similar things like chilling next to a river. It is a shame that those two old men were not honest, but at least there is one girl owner who was. I like that you are staying positive throughout this whole video, thanks for the good contents!
Hi, Jack, have you eaten? This greeting is generally used in the north, but in the south, this greeting is generally not spoken. When people hear this sentence, they feel a little strange. In fact, you only need to say, 你好, that's enough.
@@quietlivesNot only in Beijing, but also in a lot of places. The only problem is to say HAVE YOU EATEN to strangers. People usually don’t salute to strangers in China.
Hey! Thank you for the advise, I am always learning so I will try to remember this when I am not in Beijing! If you went to Beijing would you use this phrase?
Bro，When I go to Beijing to talk to strangers, I won't use this phrase. It is a very old way of greeting. Some elderly people in northern China use it occasionally, but young people nowadays basically don't use it.
This guy is too adventurous. Street barber (3 yuan) and he misunderstandingly paid 30 yuans with a lot of pains on the face. That is crazy. The issue is that Jack is too kind. When the barber said 3, in Jack's head this was too cheap, so he was ahead of the guy and said 30. Same with the ear cleaner, it seems he said 40, then he agreed for 30 but Jack told him 45. Because Jack is too kind, that makes this couple amazing. But we all want Jack pay the real price, not inflated prices. Amazing video as usual.
Very interesting indeed! After I paid for that Michelin star meal in the last video I definitely can't afford to try it haha! Maybe next time! Do you think it would be good?
Oh btw the ear guy, he first said 40, but thought you were going to haggle and then put 3 fingers up but then you said 45 so he agreed 😂 he was willing to haggle lol
delicious “hao chi” (好吃） is the standard way to pronounce it. But in our sichuan dialect, it’s “hao ci”. So when people speak mandarin with that accent, it might confuse you a bit.
you can totally eat your fried rice from the plate nothing rude about that but please don't leave the peanuts from the chicken dish they're soo good too!
Another thing that is very unfortunate is that the old man's shave only costs $3. He's not an honest man, but the video is great and I love how real this is documented, that's life, isn't it? This lesson teaches you to use a calculator when asking for prices, Roman numerals are universal :D
i realized that your video views decrease after pakistani vlog .. but i just love your vlog and following you from pakistan...keep and explore the world more and more...
Jack, you don't need to feel embarrassed for the waitress helping you splitting the fried rice. She was just trying to provide a better service. In China, splitting soup or large dish is one of the services provided by waiters/waitresses. Relax and enjoy! You know what's embarrassing? When you say "Chi le ma". It was an old phrase used maybe 50 years ago. Most people don't get what you said when they heard "Chi le ma".😓 "Hello" is a popular phrase being used right now. P. S. Aynsley is so cute. You should go for a panda hair band. 😊
Thank you for your comment pal! I didn't know this but it was very helpful from the waitress, I will try to use Nihao from now on haha, is there any other good greetings you think I should learn? We'll also try and get Paige a panda headband, she loves the pandas!
@@JackAynsleyTravel Awkward ... I meant to say Paige. 😅☺ Sorry I'm not sure what's the most popular/fancy way to say Hello these days. But I did see people use the phrase "好吃吗 Hao3 Chi1 Ma1" (meaning "is it tasty?") to get free food and to make new friends. It works well in most of northern cities in China. You may give a try.
In the end, the girl was not going to teach you how to eat. She wants to provide the service so that customers do not have to do that themselves. This type of service is provided in some restaurants.
Loving your episodes. Most of the dishes in China is better to enjoy with rice. So not be embarrassed. You are not rude and the waitress were not teaching you something. She just want you can have a better taste with the rice.😁😁😁
Thanks for the great video! Just want to point out that "chi le ma" as "how are you" does not always work in all parts of China. It's mainly used in northern part of the country and is not actually a thing in south west especially Chengdu. That's why you don't get very good response from people and younger generation will probably be confused if they hear that😂 Simply say "ni hao" works all the time.
The waiter just thought it was too much trouble for the two of you to eat a plate of fried rice, and the restaurant provides small bowls, and the big spoon in the fried rice is used for separating meals, and he just thought that you didn't know how to eat more easily so he kindly helped you, didn't feel embarrassed, whatever you did, just have fun
From a psychological perspective, addiction to spicy food can be seen as a fascination with calculated risk-taking. It's the sense that you recognize the danger but believe it's manageable, and successfully navigating this risk provides a sense of thrill and satisfaction. This is a key reason why people become addicted to spicy food.😊
I am native in Chengdu, I like your video, and I feel you are so brave to try everything. One suggestion. You should visit San Xing Dui bronze museum which is one hour drive from Chengdu downtown. I am positive it will change your mind about human history after visit it, period.
The area surrounding the Sky Tower, called 339 due to its height of 339 meters. And also a place bustling with bars that only open at night so that’s why there’re no people at day time
I’m glad you like my hometown !❤❤❤ but we don’t used to say “吃了吗”in ChengDu 😂😂😂 it get used in BeiJing or northern city😊😊😊 enjoy your trip ❤have a nice day
Welcome to China and enjoy life here😊 greetings from Beijing~ what’s your plan next? Visit Chongqing if you have time. Another amazing city next to Chengdu.
I'm really worried that the uncle will shave off your beard. It's really risky. His prices are too expensive. Taolin Restaurant is a safe choice. As a chain restaurant, their quality is above average.
I have to say, it’s very enjoyable to watch your ear clean experience, i know it’s a torture but also kind of funny😂 wish you have great time in Chengdu and China!
Can't bloody wait to eat some proper Chinese food mate looks pure class love it 🇨🇳
biden said china is xenophobic.. you believe him ?lol
It is UNREAL, if you want to see REAL Sichuan food, the next video is the one! 🌶️
@@JackAynsleyTravel I wanna see fake food actually mate do they sell it there?
很棒的视频和当地人的美好氛围。
Your vlog is very interesting, you can do so to explore Chengdu has been very good, many things you understand are correct, such as chopsticks, if you have the opportunity to stay more time next time you can go to western Sichuan, Leshan, Ya 'an and other places to play, there are more interesting and beautiful places, welcome to Sichuan, welcome to Chengdu
Hello Jack, you are so nice for making every effort to speak to the locals in Chinese. 😊 Thanks for that! However, as so many others have mentioned, some expressions you use are just not supposed to be said to everyone, everywhere. For instance, “chi le ma” is more often than not used between people who are familiar with each other before or after mealtime. And people outside of the northern part of China such as Beijing tend to say it much less frequently. So you may find people in Chengdu look surprised when you ask them “chi le ma”. Another expression, “lao tie”, is Internet-term that’s really informal and not to be said to any stranger. Again, young people from the north east of China tend to use it more.
Most of the time in most situations, a “ni hao” will do when you want to say hello. And you are not obliged to address people when you want to start a conversation.
I know but I am the 酒仙 of the Hutongs. I must continue to travel around China calling people 老铁 and asking if they have eaten yet 🤣
@@JackAynsleyTravel Haha, alright, seems you’ve found your style! Keep up the good work!
Appreciate it a lot. Thank you laotie
31:03 The lady said "Cute pretty girl" to you, not "I ate fried noodles" haa haa 😅😄.
Love you guys' interactions with the locals. Keep the great vlogs coming!! Enjoy China!!
Ooo really? I will let Paige know! More videos coming soon!
可是这个大叔刚刚在抠脚啊….我会有一点点不太敢😅
China looks like a very nice ultra-modern and also traditional country ...very nice ! ...honestly speaking it is not as exciting, hustling and bustling as Pakistan ...!
Yes, it is real mix of old and new!
it is awesome you can communicate in Chinese
Thank you! I had a few hours worth of lessons before I went on the trip and learnt the rest on the way! I hope one day to learn a little more!
That room was kind of expensive for its size and the city you are in
@@JackAynsleyTravel U are smart guy，and learning so fast and well，welcome to china again， liked from Wuhan
@@JackAynsleyTravel Your Chinese were good enough that some Chinese you talked to started chatting with you, but you ignored them.
China is definitely a top choice for travel and I look forward to my next visit to China.
Yes, it is, I'm already wanting to go back!
I am also in china, if you want to enjoy similar vlogs, visit my channel :)
没错！便宜，安全，高效，丰富的美食，众多而不一样的的城市，先进的基础设施。
欢迎来熊猫的故乡成都
Welcome to a middleeast city of China ，Nanchang，Jiangxi province.
Your Chinese is great! For most Chinese people, they do not speak English, so many travel bloggers come to China and find communication difficult. However, speaking Chinese will increase Chinese people's favor towards you.
Thank you, it is very far from great but I am always learning and trying to improve! Hopefully people see that through our videos! ❤️
And you should have an instant translator tool handy, or install a similar app.
Some old Chinese people can't speak English. And although I learned English since I'm 9 years old， but I still have not too many chance to use it.
But it's okay. If you can be patient to communicate，the young guys will slowly pick up their English. Or someone around you will help.
Simple Chinese is enough. Use translate apps
You cannot even buy a bottle of water for ￡1 in the UK, but you can buy such great food in Chengdu. LOL
I agree Kevin! China is so much more affordable than I thought it would be! Although I wouldn’t like to see the prices of that Louis Vuitton restaurant 🤣
You can buy a bottle for 70p from the corner shop and 24 for two pounds but not in the restaurant
@JackAynsleyTravel 哥们，吃了吗（chi le ma）不适合南方人和城市年轻人。要不很尴尬😅。你在北京胡同，和北方的农村可能适合，这个问候语是比较古老的😊
我不知道尴尬在哪？怎么不能问吃了吗？有什么问题？我成假四川人了？我们这儿见面都问吃了没有，屁事真多啊兄弟，问你吃了吗还问出问题了@@baiyun7810
one pound 9 bottle 500ml in china
Props for making the effort to learn Chinese, it really does go a long way.
Thank you, it really does help and I only took a few lessons!
I like your manners very much and salute you both
Thank you very much Pal, I'm happy they shine through on our videos!
You are so smart that you have learned Chinese and dialects from all over the world. I like your talent.
Many things in Sichuan are very spicy, but they have a dessert to relieve the spiciness: bingfen (which is sold where you buy cold noodles, and various fruits are its ingredients). You must try it, it is very refreshing.
Thank you very much! I love learning new languages! Paige always says this about the desserts haha!
你们两个好可爱哈哈哈哈！请速速更新，我已经等不及开下一集了❤
We'll try and get the next video out on Tuesday! It's a good one so worth waiting for!
As a native of Chengdu, I really enjoy your videos. The video you shot is excellent, and I hope to see your excellent works all the time. Welcome to visit and live in Chengdu again!❤
จีน น่าอยู่ ผู้คน เป็นมิตร เดินทางสะดวก ทันสมัย น้ำใจงาม ช่วยเหลือ
I couldn't agree more! It really has taken us by surprise! I can't wait to see more of China!
มาเที่ยวไหม่เลยนะ ยีนดีต้อนรับ 😄
“Chi le Ma” is for people in North China，especially for people in Beijing.
Most south China people will not say hello in this way.
Ahh I had just come from Beijing so I didn’t know! What would you recommend I say instead? I’m always open to learning!
@@JackAynsleyTravel”Ni Hao” is universal. For Sichuan dialect, “ Bar Shi” means taste good, it’s more impressive than saying “ Hao Chi” locally. Have fun in Sichuan mate.
@@JackAynsleyTravel “Ni hao” is ok.☺
@@JackAynsleyTravel "Chi le ma" means "Eaten (Had breakfast/lunch/dinner) yet?". This phrase has once been the most straightforward salutation to people in ancient difficult times when getting oneself and his/her family well fed was the most important and sometimes challenging goal of life and also a significant symbol of well-being for most people. As the chinese society develops, having three decent meals everyday is no longer a top priority of people's concern. In fact, using this phrase to greet people of a city lifestyle nowadays would probably bring a confusion more and more frequently, especially when it is not close to the meal hours. 😁
Some areas in the south also say the chi le ma. It's mainly when you meet friends, relatives, or neighbors on the street, and it's rarely said to strangers,ni hao is okay.
9:00 the big skewers which is ¥15 is 红柳 , originally from Xinjiang. You should go to Xinjiang and try it. They get the branches from Salix tree and put the mutton on it, and it gives a unique fragrance to the skewers
What I love about China is beauty and everything is clean and tidy. Its my No 1 country to visit
OMG I just heard you saying "Lai Dou Lai Le"! You guys really did a good job!
Will you travel to Guangzhou, btw? HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Hopefully we’ll be able to visit soon, what would you recommend we do or visit when we go there?
@@JackAynsleyTravel Oh man, there is A LOT. First thing first, the FOOD! Roast goose, cheung fun, which is rice noodle rolls, and is 肠粉 in Chinese, and Liwan sampan congee,荔湾艇仔粥, you name it! Remember to avoid the tourist traps as much as possible. That is to go to the old town area. Then embrace nature in the Baiyun mountains! I have rarely seen Western influencers making videos there!
hope you come to my city，you will enjoy yourself here，not only food ，but also culture
Chengdu is a world class city, no doubt. Easily one of the best in the entire world. There's so many first class Chinese cities from Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Macao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, and Hangzhou just to name a few.
I want to visit them all! We've loved our time in China so far! Which one is your favourite? 😊
@@JackAynsleyTravel I like the Chengdu video because you finally found the authentic fried rice with soy sauce, which is also the favorite fried rice in China
@@JackAynsleyTravel please look into Pinyao, Shanxi. It’s essentially an ancient town within a walled fortress.
@@JackAynsleyTravel Actually, the mega cities are all similar, with some of the smaller ones retaining more of the Chinese culture and style and making life easy. If you like tea, food, history and nature, I highly recommend Anhui Province. Hope you guys enjoy your journey in China.
@@JackAynsleyTravel U guys defo need to visit my hometown Xi'an, we r one of the four ancient cities in the globe, and a foodie's capital as well. We've got over 3000 yrs of history, DO not MISS it!
你的视频非常有意思，没有故意夸张和偏见，非常期待你的视频更新
Great video and nice vibes from the locals.
这哥们儿拍的是最真实的中国老百姓的生活，这样的视频很好。
You are the only one traveler who can explore China in a good way Nd with a positivity ❤❤
Looks like you really enjoyed watching his ear cleaned.
I just say it how it is pal, if somethings good I will sing it's praises and Chengdu was one of our favourite cities in the world!
@@JackAynsleyTravel exactly we enjoyed the same coz of you ❤️❤️❤️
@@JackAynsleyTravel We believe on you if you enjoyed it, then it will be must good❤️❤️
China not only has cities, but also natural scenery. Don’t Westerners know that China has natural scenery?
Where do you recommend we visit? I would love to visit some cool natural scenery places!
@@JackAynsleyTravel九寨沟，四姑娘山
@@JackAynsleyTravel YangShuo
@@JackAynsleyTravel 一定记得去看看九寨沟和都江堰
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I absolutely love your videos. You guys are so brave to do what you do. Keep up the amazing video. Love from Isle of Man 🇮🇲 ❤❤
Ah Nicola, thank you so much! We love making these videos and love it even more when people enjoy them! Have a great day!
@@JackAynsleyTravel You guys are very welcome, thank you and you two. ❤️🇮🇲❤️ You both have made my day even more better, thank you so much.
wide roads ad footpath ,, very clean city ..i just love it bro
It's amazing!
Another Awesome adventure thank you JACK AYNSLEY TRAVEL ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 safe travels 😊😊😊 Chengdu is so beautiful.
So much fun to watch this video, the way how you describe about food, talking to people and your reactions while experiencing new things just so funny (in a good way). Love it. BTW, Chinese people don't usually greet each other with 你好,吃了吗/hello, have you eaten. We just greet with 你好/hello, or just greet with 吃过了吗/吃了吗/have you eaten. Normally at about meal time people will ask 吃过了吗 as a way to greet, if not nearby meal time, chinese don't greet that way either.
Thank you very much! We tried so many new foods in this video, and we love trying new things! I will remember that for next time, thank you! I love learning more about the Chinese language!
In the past, China was very poor, and it was a luxury for people to have a full meal, so they would use "Have you eaten?" to wish people a good life. But now that people are well-off and having enough food is no longer a problem, this way of greeting has been gradually abandoned.
@@JackAynsleyTravel I went to college in Chengdu. I think "Have you eaten?" is often used by people in northern China to say hello, but people in Chengdu don't say hello like this.
@@JackAynsleyTravel You were definitely deceived by the shaver. I’m sure he just wanted to ask you for 3rmb, but when you said 30rmb, he changed his mind and said 30rmb.
@@qiuloveye The price tag on the BBQ says 15, and of course it should be 30 for two skewers
Hi Jack. can't believe your hotel is right across the street from my house, the first thing I see when I open the video the tall building across the street is my house, it makes me miss Chengdu so much! The restaurant where you guys had the spicy chicken is very authentic Sichuan food, we often go there as a family, that waitress lady was just trying to help you share the rice, no need to feel embarrassed. Looking forward to your new work, already following!
hahaha, i am also here now
People like me who want to travel around the world ' but do only in dreams' can fulfil their desire through your videos a little bit.
Ah man this comment warms my heart honestly. I am so happy to hear this thank you. It really does motivate us to keep creating great videos for people like you, I have good faith you will also get to travel the world one day. ❤️
@@JackAynsleyTravel Thank you Jack i hope for the best..Stay safe n happy, love you both.💕
Just curious, were you drunk after drink Baijiu with Beijing locals. It was some unique experience for foreigners. Like your video mate. Keep it up!
Yeah haha, I drank over half the bottle🤣 but my Beijing friend said he wouldn’t even be drunk after the whole bottle🤣 how much would you have a to drink haha
Chengdu and Chongqing are too dangerous for me, I can't always control my mouth because all the food is so tempting, and every time I go to those two places I gain weight ......
hahaha, I think I also have this problem🤭🤭🤭 I am worried because we are going to Chongqing next haha
老弟：Lao di, you don't use that term for the barber; he is older than you, you are kind of saying: you little fellow ....
You could say老大 (Lao da), you big brother, big senior, a kind of more respect.
I wish you could meet your fellow Countryman Jason!
Who is this Jason man and where can I find him? 😅
@@JackAynsleyTravel This guy here: www.youtube.com/@JasonLivinginChina/featured
He's had the honour of being called a CCP shill by some British newspapers. It's hilarious. Would love to see a collab between you people. He lives in neighbouring Guizhou Province.
Love this latest entry from you two BTW. Quality content. Keep 'em coming!
@@galezhang Yeah I mean, don't get me wrong, I love China and one of our best friends is a true beijinger, but we're not making videos about living in China. We're here for an adventure and things will get harder than enjoying a day in the sunshine in Chengdu haha. Its a great country for an adventure tho, so many places to see!
@@JackAynsleyTravel Yeah, don't sweat it, mate. Just a suggestion!
Thnks to explore china in such a way i am from Pakistan luv ur videos ❤
Thank you for watching! Which part of this video was your favourite? 🤩
The part having thumbnail but overall are good @@JackAynsleyTravel
❤❤@ningguo3207
Feel sorry for your street shaving experience and I want to apology for that old man, still wish you have a good trip in China and let me buy you guys a meal
Thats so so kind of you thank you so much. We really appreciate it ❤️
Welcome to Chengdu. The place you visit at the beginning of the video is the place I pass by when I go to work every day. By the way, the old man who shaved you lied to you. It was actually 3 yuan, but you said 30 yuan, so he also said it was 30 yuan. You should find a regular and larger barber shop.
还给别人刮出血了，当地人遇到这样可以不付钱，有的时候不得不佩服一些外国人素养，应了一句话：别人夸你时候不是你有多好而是别人素质高
I don't think the old man listened clearly what Jack said. And I didn't see how much Jack paid finally either since the payment part was not recorded. So it's hard to tell.
So happy to see you tried different things to enrich you experiences!
Yesss, that's what we love about travel, we just want to try it all!
哥们，吃了吗（chi le ma）不适合南方人和城市年轻人。要不很尴尬😅。你在北京胡同，和北方的农村可能适合，这个问候语是比较古老的😊。。。。你看，他们都不太懂！避免尴尬
gosh, you both are so cute and funny…… love you both so so much and love these vlogs from China, i would say the best vlogs in your playlist so far because I could feel the atmosphere of China from my home legit...
Ah man thank you so much! Comments like this make our day honestly! ❤️
As per usual guys enjoying the vids. Can't wait for the next one!!!!
Ahhh thank you for enjoying the videos! Which one has been your favourite so far?
@@JackAynsleyTraveldefinitely when you went to the Hutong and lunched with the 2 Chinese men, legend! And then my other fave is when you guys went to Pakistan and the police didn't wanna leave you alone in the sleeper train. And insisted you go to the next class. Holding on at the skin of my teeth as to what would happen next 😬
I don't think they are influenced by Europe, it is just that people around the world will do similar things like chilling next to a river. It is a shame that those two old men were not honest, but at least there is one girl owner who was. I like that you are staying positive throughout this whole video, thanks for the good contents!
I'm Chinese, and I think Jack's Chinese pronunciation is better than that of many Westerners.
你好 吃了吗😂😂
吃了吗？ 这句问候语 大部分在中国北方地区使用 南方地区相对来说不是很常用 但是你们很可爱 祝你们每次旅行安全愉快
Hi, Jack, have you eaten? This greeting is generally used in the north, but in the south, this greeting is generally not spoken. When people hear this sentence, they feel a little strange. In fact, you only need to say, 你好, that's enough.
Actually mostly used in Beijing
@@quietlivesNot only in Beijing, but also in a lot of places. The only problem is to say HAVE YOU EATEN to strangers. People usually don’t salute to strangers in China.
Hey! Thank you for the advise, I am always learning so I will try to remember this when I am not in Beijing! If you went to Beijing would you use this phrase?
Bro，When I go to Beijing to talk to strangers, I won't use this phrase. It is a very old way of greeting. Some elderly people in northern China use it occasionally, but young people nowadays basically don't use it.
Ni hao is ok
This guy is too adventurous. Street barber (3 yuan) and he misunderstandingly paid 30 yuans with a lot of pains on the face. That is crazy.
The issue is that Jack is too kind. When the barber said 3, in Jack's head this was too cheap, so he was ahead of the guy and said 30.
Same with the ear cleaner, it seems he said 40, then he agreed for 30 but Jack told him 45.
Because Jack is too kind, that makes this couple amazing. But we all want Jack pay the real price, not inflated prices.
Amazing video as usual.
Louis vitton restaurant 🤔 interesting........
Very interesting indeed! After I paid for that Michelin star meal in the last video I definitely can't afford to try it haha! Maybe next time! Do you think it would be good?
Oh btw the ear guy, he first said 40, but thought you were going to haggle and then put 3 fingers up but then you said 45 so he agreed 😂 he was willing to haggle lol
I laugh to tears.😂😂😂You are so open mind! Awesome.
hahahaha I'm glad we made you laugh! Which part was your favourite?
Love watching your video. You both are amazing.
Thank you John! ❤️
delicious “hao chi” (好吃） is the standard way to pronounce it. But in our sichuan dialect, it’s “hao ci”. So when people speak mandarin with that accent, it might confuse you a bit.
Ah yes that did confused me definitely haha. I'm sure as we travel through the country I will face more dilemmas like this!
哈哈哈哈哈 吃了吗这打招呼方式只有北京用 还有老铁只有东北用 中国南北方语言和习惯还是有挺大差别的😂
Do you have a similar phrase for the south I could learn? I would love to learn more!
Paige, I love your smile on your face, so warm. Your smile already tells how lovely this city is.
I , gulshan from india suggest you to please upload vdos less than 30 minutes🎉🎉❤ you are a brilliant man🎉🎉
Cute couple with great personalities.
Thank you so much! I think I'll keep Paige around a little longer since people like us together 😉
That's how they shaved in World War II.
jack you are really a nice guy， love you，hope you have a nice trip，welcome
Thank you very much my friend! We are really enjoying our time in China, is there anywhere you recommend we visit?
@@JackAynsleyTravel of course my city Guangzhou.less spicy，but the same delicious
@@JackAynsleyTravel A very authentic video, God will always bless you, an honest person🙏
@@JackAynsleyTravel 我同意上面说的，广州的美食丰富程度在中国非常突出，但建议去高档一点的餐厅消费和享受，但建议不要点红酒了，太贵很不划算😂。中国的每个省相当于西方的一个国家，都有自己独特的地理环境、风土人情和独特美食。
Loving these China videos mate, that ear cleaning while drinking a bottle of red was mental 😂 Still really impressed by your mandarin
MY Favourite personality
Thanks Hassan! Have you enjoyed this video?
@@JackAynsleyTravel absolutely thank u so much I am very happy that you give me reply and the last video in Pakistan peshawar was my favourite video.
You look like a Spaniard because of your little beard
Absolutely love you to, great video xx
Thanks Rachel! You should definitely visit Chengdu! You'd love it like we did!
I wouldn't be able to visit, but it's ok you guys make me feel like I've been. I can't wait for more places that you visit xx
Come to guangzhou,my hometown,the original of cantonese culture area❤
Hopefully we can get there soon! The food looks amazing! What are the best things to eat in Guangzhou?
@@JackAynsleyTravel dim sum especially changfen i eat it almost every morning,too many food,and i like the vibe here,very lively
Street shave cracked me up! Love the constant content this week ❤️
haha, it was not the best one I have had haha, we should have videos coming twice a week from now on!
@@JackAynsleyTravel yay!!
Also that 30 cny is expensive 😂 , the old man definitely was trying to charge more because you are foreigners. Not a good guy though. 😢
欢迎来到中国，祝您旅途愉快！首先，不要用“你吃饭了吗？”来问候陌生人，这样会很尴尬。“你吃饭了吗？”这个词只在吃饭时用作对亲戚或好朋友的问候。中国人通常用“倪昊”或直接用英语“你好”打招呼。使用英文“你好”的频率甚至高于中文“倪昊”。
your Chinese is really good
Thank you pal, I am always trying to learn more until it really is good 😅 Do you have a good new phrase for me? I'd love to learn for some more!
you can totally eat your fried rice from the plate nothing rude about that
but please don't leave the peanuts from the chicken dish they're soo good too!
Ooo really? I'm not the biggest fan of peanuts but Paige is! Next time we have this dish I'll make sure Paige tries them!
Another thing that is very unfortunate is that the old man's shave only costs $3. He's not an honest man, but the video is great and I love how real this is documented, that's life, isn't it? This lesson teaches you to use a calculator when asking for prices, Roman numerals are universal :D
他确实有点看人出价，不过这种络腮胡精修不可能是3块钱的，但30也确实贵了，总之消费之前最好先问好价格再做选择，草莓挺便宜的，西瓜的话算是比较贵了。
@Kyo_Tears I think strawberries and watermelon are good prices, or watermelon would be cheaper in July through September, but the video is in April
I don't think $3 is too bad for a shave, I am happy to support local businesses like this man when we can!
@@JackAynsleyTravel No, brooo, it's not about money, it's about integrity.
i realized that your video views decrease after pakistani vlog .. but i just love your vlog and following you from pakistan...keep and explore the world more and more...
Hopefully the new series gets shared out a little more!
已经没有“吃了吗？”这种打招呼的方式了，所以卖烧烤这种打招呼的方式了的小哥哥尴尬了。
After 2000后，这种打招呼的方式就消失了。
Jack, you don't need to feel embarrassed for the waitress helping you splitting the fried rice. She was just trying to provide a better service. In China, splitting soup or large dish is one of the services provided by waiters/waitresses. Relax and enjoy! You know what's embarrassing? When you say "Chi le ma". It was an old phrase used maybe 50 years ago. Most people don't get what you said when they heard "Chi le ma".😓 "Hello" is a popular phrase being used right now.
P. S. Aynsley is so cute. You should go for a panda hair band. 😊
Thank you for your comment pal! I didn't know this but it was very helpful from the waitress, I will try to use Nihao from now on haha, is there any other good greetings you think I should learn? We'll also try and get Paige a panda headband, she loves the pandas!
@@JackAynsleyTravel Awkward ... I meant to say Paige. 😅☺ Sorry I'm not sure what's the most popular/fancy way to say Hello these days. But I did see people use the phrase "好吃吗 Hao3 Chi1 Ma1" (meaning "is it tasty?") to get free food and to make new friends. It works well in most of northern cities in China. You may give a try.
In the end, the girl was not going to teach you how to eat. She wants to provide the service so that customers do not have to do that themselves. This type of service is provided in some restaurants.
Bus comment Irfan Malik
When you say haochi(delicious), the guy is say a old sentence ‘if it is delicious, just eat more’
hahahah I LOVE that!!! ❤️
I would like to see a blog video about your Bangladesh.
Maybe one day we will travel there!
Loving your episodes. Most of the dishes in China is better to enjoy with rice. So not be embarrassed. You are not rude and the waitress were not teaching you something. She just want you can have a better taste with the rice.😁😁😁
Thank you Evan, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! The rice was so tasty!
Nice stuff
In south east asia that amount of strawberry would cost 5 times
china great
I agree! Which part was your favourite?
Thanks for the great video!
Just want to point out that "chi le ma" as "how are you" does not always work in all parts of China. It's mainly used in northern part of the country and is not actually a thing in south west especially Chengdu. That's why you don't get very good response from people and younger generation will probably be confused if they hear that😂
Simply say "ni hao" works all the time.
The serving you rice thing is a service protocol, it’s not meant to teach you how to eat or be rude tbh
Ah nice! The service in China is very good!
The waiter just thought it was too much trouble for the two of you to eat a plate of fried rice, and the restaurant provides small bowls, and the big spoon in the fried rice is used for separating meals, and he just thought that you didn't know how to eat more easily so he kindly helped you, didn't feel embarrassed, whatever you did, just have fun
hahaha, she was just very good at her job! We know now for next time haha
From a psychological perspective, addiction to spicy food can be seen as a fascination with calculated risk-taking. It's the sense that you recognize the danger but believe it's manageable, and successfully navigating this risk provides a sense of thrill and satisfaction. This is a key reason why people become addicted to spicy food.😊
Thank you for the good explanation.
Oh wow I've never thought about it in that way! That's super clever! 🌶️
Wow. This is interesting! Never saw it that way.
Spicy food stimulates dopamine secretion
兄弟，你说的太对了！
I am native in Chengdu, I like your video, and I feel you are so brave to try everything. One suggestion. You should visit San Xing Dui bronze museum which is one hour drive from Chengdu downtown. I am positive it will change your mind about human history after visit it, period.
I've been following since your pakistan vlogs which i loved watching ❤
Thank you brother
I love both of you, You are so cute and lovely! Enjoy your trip in CHina!
Another 🔥 episode call you guys Isak because you don’t miss, keep up the great authentic content coming
LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Thank you very much. HWTL
The area surrounding the Sky Tower, called 339 due to its height of 339 meters. And also a place bustling with bars that only open at night so that’s why there’re no people at day time
let's get you guys to 200k subs eh
Not long now 🤞🏼
I’m glad you like my hometown !❤❤❤ but we don’t used to say “吃了吗”in ChengDu 😂😂😂 it get used in BeiJing or northern city😊😊😊 enjoy your trip ❤have a nice day
Welcome to the home of pandas. I wish you a pleasant journey and may the friendship between China and the UK last forever.
Thank you 🐼 I hope it does too!
Welcome to China and enjoy life here😊 greetings from Beijing~ what’s your plan next? Visit Chongqing if you have time. Another amazing city next to Chengdu.
We are heading to Chongqing next!! The video will be posted this week!
我们对于陌生人的问候方式一般不会使用“你吃了吗”这个句式。这个句式通常只用在亲近的熟人面前，而且时间通常是在饭点。
对陌生人使用“你好”是最礼貌了。
I'm really worried that the uncle will shave off your beard. It's really risky. His prices are too expensive.
Taolin Restaurant is a safe choice. As a chain restaurant, their quality is above average.
Love your inclusive attitude. Hope your have a great time in China
30块钱修胡子太贵了！我认为那个修胡子的人不老实
I have to say, it’s very enjoyable to watch your ear clean experience, i know it’s a torture but also kind of funny😂 wish you have great time in Chengdu and China!
Thank you! Have you ever had the ear cleaning done? 🫨
@@JackAynsleyTravel nope,for me, it’s out of control 😂