I think your style of content would suit China Tourism really well! So hope they reach out to you! It's certainly a under explored destination, especially for Australians!
Thanks for your avoidance of the western fake news anti China propaganda, you are normal human being, I have been sick of those people brainwashed by anti china propaganda in the west
Just because purposeful politicians and media tell you not to like this country, you just follow their ideas. In my opinion, this is not a basic democratic literacy. I have always told myself that if I want to know a country, I must go to see it, so I decided to buy a plane ticket to China in the next spring. It happens that China has implemented a visa-free policy for my country, and I am very happy.
@Water02, Lying in bed, you have never personally explored other countries, but here you are laughing at others who have experienced it first-hand. You have completely absorbed the shit out of the Western media, look at the hypocrisy of those media in the Palestinian-Israeli war. -300 social credit
We visited 6 cities in China in October 2023. I was amazed at how much China has progressed and developed since our previous visit in 2011. We are already planning our next visit for 2024. Thank you for sharing. Cheers from Australia.
Most people learn China from western media and most of them are biased against China. Glad that you visit China and see China for yourself. By the way, the architecture at Wai-Tan was influenced by the West because China was invaded by foreign allied forces in the late 19th century and some of them had concessions in Shanghai (GB, France, USA and Japan). Enjoy your holiday in Shanghai. ~ From Malaysia.
In fact, those building are painful scars and remind every generations of Chinese the country was occupied by foreign countries due to weakness, so it stimulate every generations to archive a goal - make China strong again, so it can defend itself
@@JackTorr Who recognize Hong Kong as a third country ?? Who ?? Scomo?? The guy & family that went to Hawaii for holiday when Australia was burning ?? OK, understand but I bet not the Kangaroos, who were hopping mad. Jack, please get down from the bloody Beanstalk. OK ??
Hi, I'm leaving in Singapore and we just came back from China a week ago. Went to Hang Zhou and Shanghai. As you said, I was nervous too! Didn't know what to expect although I went 16years ago. We watched many TH-cam videos just to prepare this trip. China changes so much within the two decades. It really blown my mind. Its so clean. Yes so impressed with the train! Will go again to other cities next year.
I'm Taiwanese. Taiwanese are Chinese too. The westerners have been trying hard to separate Taiwan from our China our motherland, Their plan will not secceed.
Only if you go to China in person will you realize how hateful the western media is, the security, the architecture, the food, the convenience, the subway, the technology, etc. Only if you have been to China will you realize how amazing the development of China is. I hope you will have a wonderful journey in China😊😊
@@willsmith39 CIA bots i guess, I dont really care about what bots or what so every, at least that is the fact, then im good with that. The only few things I hate is the super competitive harsh education they have, which is even harder than Japan and Korea to be exact, and struggling to constantly change the VPN cuz it will get blocked every few weeks. Otherwise I love everything, about that country including their government initiatives
@@jimmyhaotran123 Your evaluation is very objective. In fact, every country has its good and bad sides. Not only foreigners will complain about China's education, but we in China will also complain about it. We have always called on the local government to reduce the pressure on education, but in fact, the most The difficulty is not the government, but that many parents in China really like to compare. This stems from China’s culture since ancient times, which attaches great importance to comparison of culture and knowledge.
Friendly remind you that Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan are NOT countries! These regions are special regions maintaining their status before handover (although Taiwan is not united yet), i.e. mainland Chinese or people from these regions going to mainland require "special pass"...
These are “Countries/ places to go” for the 144 visa. It’s better to explain it like that for western people watching. I am not going to get political here :)
@@JackTorr These are the legacy problems caused by the West's invasion of China. But no matter what the West’s intentions are, China will not give up these places. This touches China's bottom line. Hong Kong and Macau are highly autonomous regions of China. Taiwan's governance will also be taken back by the mainland. This issue will not be resolved until a hundred years after the founding of China.
@@JackTorr you have to let those brainwashed westerners know Taiwan is a province of China, all of nonsense was created by colonialism either jpan or western countries
@@JackTorr I agree with @deerbeau. It’s not political, it’s a simple fact. I know you mean no bad intentions but repeating false information just perpetuates it.
Another fail This guilt baiting propaganda doesn't work. This is why you see no foreigns in these videos. It's insulting when you see a government openly say negative things about your country and ppl. It can be seen with the old propaganda, (why China is better then America, India, Africa) So these are the new ones, they pay these ppl to advertise the"100 whatever visa free entry days", because ppl are tired of these vlogers disparaging countries, they changed their tune a little, but of course nothing is ever wrong in China🙄. If you notice they all say the same thing, come to China, wow the train/Meg lev, China builds building so fast, EV bikes look, I can breath OK (who says that about a country), it's so quite here in the city with all these EV cars, I feel so safe here, even that same store that was busy is in other videos, one store! ... isn't that cool too😂. BTW this app he advertising doesn't work in China, it's not Chinese, another TH-camr like him failed to do it and had to buy a local card, taking his picture, copy of passport and fingerprints for him to get data. He also said the exact same things and went there the same time. They think we are dumb and can't put 2 and 2 together. This guy will only show you what he's allowed to show. Will he go anywhere like a side ally a poor neighbourhood nope. Just watch the many more videos come out just like this one😂😂😂 Shame on you. Bet he doesn't even know he got the same talking points notes from the government 😂😂😂
The Maglev travelled at 431km/h fore very journey when I was there in Shanghai more than 10 years ago. Now it has been reduced to about 300km/h so that it reduces wear and tear and to be more energy efficient. I think only 2 time slots it travels at 431km/h. The Fuxing series bullet train travels faster than that at 350km/h, which is max speed for now in the world. I recommend destinations such as provinces Yunnan and Xinjiang for most diverse and beautiful landscapes, most diverse ethnicities and ancient architectures.
no, still can go 400km above this year, why, i just took the maglev from airport to shanghai city last month. i think the diver will adjust the speed by the number of passengers, if only few, there is no need to drive so fast, at least for energy -saving purpose
the Maglev is Siemens technology. the Chinese EE looked at the Maglev and came up with the idea for the electro-magnetic catapult for its aircraft carrier.
@@johnsmith-cw3wo 😁😁 You mean, "someone got to be better than China", well, only in your dreams! If you have this mindset, you will suffer, not me! Mark my words!
This is a traveller who has done his deep research before heading to China. I mean we all know that China has its own world and they literally operate using their own apps. So kudos to you for preparing well to fully enjoy your stay in China. I have watched so many vlogs about their 144 hour stay in China and they act like they didn't know about these known facts. As much as I appreciate them coming to China , I just feel like they could have enjoyed more if they have prepared themselves just like how you prepared yourself prior to your trip. It doesn't cost you too much of your time to research the country you are going in and preparing yourself. If you are coming to China, please do what this guy did! Amazing vlog. Very informative too. !
I was in Shanghai twenty five years ago. I was lucky to have my coffee choose best coffee at the international coffee show in Shanghai. Great video Pete, always enjoy them. Glad to see your channel growing. Any one that judges you on the country you visit you don't want as subscribers mate.
Great video Jack!!!! I have always wanted to vise it China!!!! What are the hotels like there and the food looked good. The train was awesome that was so fast. How was the people there to talk too. 2 thumbs up my friend!!!!
the coolest part about powerbank renting is that you can rent it in one place and return it in another place. you can find the renting maching of powerbank in so many places and this makes life so much easier.
when you crossed the river to the "other side" that was actually the older part of Shanghai called the Bund. Those western architectures were built when parts of Shanghai were small colonies called "concessions". The Chinese people are acutely aware of the history and what happened to the country when it was weak. It has come a long way. That's what made the western media uncomfortable.
Thanks. I wanted to post this as well. The old Shanghai Concession had been preserved and restored very well. The architecture reminded me of early 20th century New York. The Bund is easily one of the most expensive commercial spaces in China today.
What makes Western media uncomfortable is that China supports Russia and North Korea, helping them getting aroung international sactions for their crimes.
The reason why it only hits 301km/hr is because the trip is not long enough and the train needs to start ramping down 3/4 the way in order for it to slow down and stop. When the route is extended it will hit top speed, but then these trains will be replaced with even faster trains then.
I’m Vietnamese, so don’t tell me!! What French & US wars crimes did to Vietnam is INHUMAN. They did build fews infrastructure here just for them to used not for locals or help others people!! 100Y ago they’re not seeing Vietnamese or Asian is human, same equal humans as them. Remember that. If Western style house was build here it for Western officers & employees workers used. Not for locals!! And compare to their wars crimes of what they did, build fews builds, roads, bridges means nothing. And it use to build by locals blood & lives. It really annoys me when some WESTERN KEEP TRYING TO RECALL THE CITY IS BEAUTIFUL BECAUSE THEIR COLONIAL BUILD IT!! Stop spreading liars. While the truth is not like that, they not build anything!! They’re build fews builds & center district downtown roads, outside place where they’re lived is all muddy & muddy!! These cities is become beautiful & MARVELOUS LIKE THIS IT ALL DONE BY CHINESE GORVEMENT & CHINESE PEOPLE BUILD BY THEMSELVES IN THEIR INDEPENDENT TIMES TILL NOW!! Not Western & not colonial build it.
@@HauTran-sunfromsouth I am happy that China has been able to raise a lot of people out of poverty, and greatly improved their infrastructures. They are also mass polluters and support warmonger countries like North Korea and Russia, both of which China supports economically despite sanctions. I am happy that quality of life has improved for Chinese people, but I cannot get over the fact that China has a bad reputation in international affairs, and being a westerner myself, I will care about my quality of life in the EU, not that of the Chinese people. Please stop supporting Russia's threat to the EU.
Shanghai was once colonized by Europeans and that is why is especially in certain areas around the bund you will see older french or british style buildings. They have kept the look with new buildings for the history and aesthetics of Shanghai. I'm really glad you got to go see China for yourself. You really need to go explore more cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chongqing and many more. These cities will truly blow your mind. Thanks for sharing this incredible experience!
Chengdu is the most popular city among young people, because of its fashionable ideas, and even has a non-mainstream trend of thinking about the third gender
Hey Jack, China is a very large country with many many big cities, but there is one you must must have to go to is Chongqing, because Chongqing is the LARGEST CITY in China, bigger population than Shanghai, if you want to see the real China, you need to go to Chongqing.
Dude, you are super awesome , soo honest and clear about that 144 hour thing. Thanks for all the great info about getting through those things. Have a blessed one in China .
@@ensteffo have u been to China? I'm living in China now. So who has the proper info, you or me?! Mr ignoramus, stop twisting and playing with mental gymnastics lol
Shanghai was literally colonized, divided into different parts that were controlled by other countries and that's why a lot of the old architecture looks like that
It wasn’t literally colonized. The Chinese granted concessions to various other countries in Shanghai, Qingdao and Dalian (as as well as smaller coastal places) They did this to avoid being invaded by these countries and losing further territories, like Hong Kong etc
Some Asian countries used English for sign posts with their native language. How come we don't see America or English speaking countries using Chinese words in their sign post too? So who are the bad guys actually?
About your remark around 18:10, the feeling of being in London and the European architectural style in that district. Because it was built by Europeans. It used to be foreign concessions 100 years ago. The HuanHai Zhong Road used to be called rue Joffre. We preserved them well.
Hey mate thanks for the tip on the Nomad, also could you do a segment how you booked your train. Saw a few bloggers saying you need to book it in advance. Thinking of visiting China but like most people a bit apprehensive about security and the negative reports from the media. But having seen an aussie having a good time sets my mind at ease.
Oh wow!!! China! Interesting place! Been there few times! People are nice and often helpful! Did get a few teenage scam attempts, but not much different to ANY other country! Community seemed to honestly try and look after tourists!
Hey man, great videos, I am going to China next Feb and I was thinking to use nomad as well and VPN, but your video made it look like that if you have nomad esim you dont need VPN? Is that the case? I can use Google maps facebook etc on nomad without VPN?
Hey mate sorry for the late reply here. So the nomad eSIM is routed through HongKong so it makes everything a lot easier. Most of the time you won’t need a vpn. Sometimes you do it depending on the app and there location reading tech.
I found when I travelled I didn't want the hot sun out...as long as it wasn't raining but overcast. Lots of walking in the hot sun drains you especially if you ar out all day
The reason certain part of Shaghai has European architectural design on the building was because the north-eastern and western part was under the French concession from 1914 onwards.
Regarding your comment on “western” architecture, it was colonized by multiple western countries and each built buildings per their home style, that is why! The 100 years of shame when Chinese and dogs ARE NOT allowed into parks for the white people
18:10 Yes, the buildings are in different styles of architecture there because Shanghai was occupied by different colonial forces (like UK, US, Russia, Japan, and France) from the end of the 19th century till after Japan surrendered in World War II. So the historical buildings in Shanghai was either built by each different occupying forces or influenced by them. I am not sure if you've been to the Bund (where you were at 18:10) during the night. If not, I highly suggest you go again in the evening if you ever visit Shanghai again. To be honest, most modern cities in China look a lot more beautiful at night thanks to the LEDs.
Im posting this before I watch the video Like China or not , at least you went to check it out for yourself And didn't rely on MSM to tell you about a Country
Exactly - I posted something similar just then. Thumbs up to people who are curious and give China a go instead of blindly believing what their media tells them (which are such biased reports)
One note, you mentions Shanghai has some European buildings being strange that’s because Shanghai was occupied by 8 different western countries when China was invaded. There are many Western areas notably, the French Quarter, the English area being Pudong all carefully lovely preserved.
Wow the infrastructure looks amazing, the streets are so clean and the people look like they bathe everyday. Not like India the rubbish dump where I'm from 😢
I am Indian and I am agree with you. 40 years me china hamse bahut aage nikal gaya, hame apni economy capitalised karni thi aur infrastructure, education par dhyan Dena tha par aisa nahi kiya hamse aur isliye Aaj ham Bahut piche hai.😢
The buildings on The Bund side is used to be a British Concession area, so they were built by British and som French. Also the building in the French conceccion area as well.
How sad that the host feels he needs to ask people not to unsubscribe because he's visiting a country that some people hate. Social media has only made us even more tribal when the world would be much better if we made more effort to foster friendship and love.
I want to travel to Shanghai but my friends never want to go preferring smaller cities and rural areas. I can't argue because I do the same in the U.S. New York is not where I want to visit. My videos are quite different. Interesting.
I am curious of how the China you saw with your own eyes is different from the China that the mainstream media in your country portrayed? So you were from Australia?
Hey mate, I’m super excited about my new Chinese channel! Check it out, share with your friends and family and big thanks! Here's the link: [youtube.com/@JackTorrChinese?si=M9D2RDUgmyHvKAOP](youtube.com/@JackTorrChinese?si=M9D2RDUgmyHvKAOP)"
China has been making big strides to improve air pollution in cities and at the same time make the switch to renewables. The first time I visited China over 10 years ago, pollution was a issue in many major cities. These days there are very few days where the pollution is as bad as it use to be in large cities like Beijing. They've built and put in place in a massive amount of infrastructure for electric vehicles to make it easier for people to switch from fossil fuel vehicles to electric. I really like visiting China, and will probably move there with my wife before we retire, she's been living in the UK for awhile now and so it's only fair I live in her home country next.
What You saw is the people hire some photographers taking pictures at pupolar spot of Shanghai. Shanghai always the most popular destinations for domestic tourists. They could feel like in European.. Shanghai has a lot European building because in the history Shanghai was very morden openmind city. Among the bund area were the Bank Street back 1930. Many Shanghai people back then speak influences English work for west company. Like my Gradefather was worked for Citi bank when he was young. And their life style is very west like. Wear suits drink coffee. Go to club. Breakfast with bread and butter. Resutrant offer ox tail soup. Salad. And various dessert. That time Shanghai have their own soda brand established. After October Russia revolution. A lot Ruissa old royalty came to Shanghai. Also A lot Jewish living in 虹口area They live in Shanghai until WII finished. Also Germen area. French area. Japanese area. Back then This city be shared like pieces of pacake by different countries. The China self also be treated like that. It's a shame dark time of China. But bring different culture.
18:20, During the 19th and 20th centuries, China refused to open up it's borders for trade with western countries and corporations until internal conflict and a bunch of other factors led to certain European countries establishing "spheres of influence" in Chinese cities where they could conduct and control trade. cities like qingdao were under a german sphere of influence (tsingtao beer)whereas cities like shanghai were under British and partly french influence. This eventually led to some Chinese cities adopting architectural styles from this influence. that's abt all i remember from my American ap world history class on this topic lol
Hong Kong is a specially administered region (SAR) of China when it reverted back to China in 1997 under the UK-China agreement reached in the 1980s to mutually end the British colonization of Hong Kong on July 1, 1997.
Please watch my newest video in China: th-cam.com/video/zhJddoz5IgA/w-d-xo.html ❤️🇨🇳
I think your style of content would suit China Tourism really well!
So hope they reach out to you! It's certainly a under explored destination, especially for Australians!
Thanks for your avoidance of the western fake news anti China propaganda, you are normal human being, I have been sick of those people brainwashed by anti china propaganda in the west
香港台湾是中国的一部分,不要标注为国家
What’s there to put aside in the politics? It’s awesome.
Agreed great subject, but just want to focus on the people, food and places :)@@shineluvslambiel
Just because purposeful politicians and media tell you not to like this country, you just follow their ideas. In my opinion, this is not a basic democratic literacy. I have always told myself that if I want to know a country, I must go to see it, so I decided to buy a plane ticket to China in the next spring. It happens that China has implemented a visa-free policy for my country, and I am very happy.
You are from one of the six European nations that China grant visa-free 15 days stay?
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中国欢迎你!
@Water02, Lying in bed, you have never personally explored other countries, but here you are laughing at others who have experienced it first-hand. You have completely absorbed the shit out of the Western media, look at the hypocrisy of those media in the Palestinian-Israeli war.
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welcome to China
As an American, I can't wait to visit China with my family in March
came here and see by yourself in NANJING CITY
welcome to China
hope u enjoy ur stay😊
Welcome
I am in Suzhou. If you come to Suzhou, I will be happy to receive you.
We visited 6 cities in China in October 2023. I was amazed at how much China has progressed and developed since our previous visit in 2011. We are already planning our next visit for 2024. Thank you for sharing. Cheers from Australia.
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欢迎再来中国
Most people learn China from western media and most of them are biased against China. Glad that you visit China and see China for yourself. By the way, the architecture at Wai-Tan was influenced by the West because China was invaded by foreign allied forces in the late 19th century and some of them had concessions in Shanghai (GB, France, USA and Japan). Enjoy your holiday in Shanghai. ~ From Malaysia.
In fact, those building are painful scars and remind every generations of Chinese the country was occupied by foreign countries due to weakness, so it stimulate every generations to archive a goal - make China strong again, so it can defend itself
it s not influenced, those building was built by those Europeans
Qingdao was colonized by the Germans and they founded Tsingtao Brewery there.
Give out free visa because no one wants to visit China😂ha.ha..
@@alapaticornell4391 lol, well, they would never give any visa to india, the source of all odor in this world, also the poorest s l arm
Hong Kong is not a country, Hong Kong is a city in China. I am a Hong Konger
@@JackTorrit's not a third 'country', it's a special administrative region! i.e. there's custom between mainland and HK.
Hong Kong is a SAR, Special Administrative Region of China, as well as Macao. Taiwan is the last un-liberated or un-United province of China.
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Who recognize Hong Kong as a third country ??
Who ??
Scomo??
The guy & family that went to Hawaii for holiday when Australia was burning ??
OK, understand but I bet not the Kangaroos, who were hopping mad.
Jack, please get down from the bloody Beanstalk. OK ??
哪里都有杠精 人家说了不谈政治 人家说香港可以当成中转站 就伤害到你自尊了?
Mention Hong Kong or Taiwan you are going to get some strong opinions about them 😂
Hi, I'm leaving in Singapore and we just came back from China a week ago. Went to Hang Zhou and Shanghai. As you said, I was nervous too! Didn't know what to expect although I went 16years ago. We watched many TH-cam videos just to prepare this trip. China changes so much within the two decades. It really blown my mind. Its so clean. Yes so impressed with the train! Will go again to other cities next year.
以我去过国外的经验而言,中国跟其他西方发达国家没有什么区别。跟新加坡更是相近。除了中国没有流浪汉,瘾君子,街角持枪的抢劫者。其他的几乎与西方没有区别。机场,地铁,火车,出租车,公交车,所有的公共交通工具,都是一样的。关于饮食,新加坡的饮食因为大量的华人,所以与中国的区别也很小。关于语言,如果你会中文,那这里几乎就是一个更大的新加坡。如果你只会英文,那么也不用担心,四十岁以下的中国人,都或多或少的懂一些英文,所有室外的路牌,指示牌也是中英两种文字。关于政府限制,除非你像BBC一样,执意去触碰和弯曲某些事实,你也不会受到任何限制。言语自由上,只要你不在重要的大型的政府性质的公共场合,言论也是不受限的。只不过你需要准备一个支付宝或者微信,中国已经基本上消灭了纸币,这对于外国人来说非常不方便。另外,祝你有个愉快的旅程。任何关于中国行程的问题都可以咨询我或者评论区的其他中国人。
I'm Taiwanese. Taiwanese are Chinese too. The westerners have been trying hard to separate Taiwan from our China our motherland, Their plan will not secceed.
Why I know for sure you are just fake?😅
@@svenkrause4019in case you don’t know, the official name of the government in Taiwan is the “Republic of China.”
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Only if you go to China in person will you realize how hateful the western media is, the security, the architecture, the food, the convenience, the subway, the technology, etc. Only if you have been to China will you realize how amazing the development of China is. I hope you will have a wonderful journey in China😊😊
what about the censorship, lack of freedom of the press, putting ethnic groups in concentration camps?
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@@willsmith39 CIA bots i guess, I dont really care about what bots or what so every, at least that is the fact, then im good with that. The only few things I hate is the super competitive harsh education they have, which is even harder than Japan and Korea to be exact, and struggling to constantly change the VPN cuz it will get blocked every few weeks. Otherwise I love everything, about that country including their government initiatives
@@jimmyhaotran123 Your evaluation is very objective. In fact, every country has its good and bad sides. Not only foreigners will complain about China's education, but we in China will also complain about it. We have always called on the local government to reduce the pressure on education, but in fact, the most The difficulty is not the government, but that many parents in China really like to compare. This stems from China’s culture since ancient times, which attaches great importance to comparison of culture and knowledge.
Friendly remind you that Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan are NOT countries! These regions are special regions maintaining their status before handover (although Taiwan is not united yet), i.e. mainland Chinese or people from these regions going to mainland require "special pass"...
These are “Countries/ places to go” for the 144 visa. It’s better to explain it like that for western people watching. I am not going to get political here :)
@@JackTorrIt’s not political. It’s just a simple fact.
@@JackTorr These are the legacy problems caused by the West's invasion of China. But no matter what the West’s intentions are, China will not give up these places. This touches China's bottom line. Hong Kong and Macau are highly autonomous regions of China. Taiwan's governance will also be taken back by the mainland. This issue will not be resolved until a hundred years after the founding of China.
@@JackTorr you have to let those brainwashed westerners know Taiwan is a province of China, all of nonsense was created by colonialism either jpan or western countries
@@JackTorr I agree with @deerbeau. It’s not political, it’s a simple fact. I know you mean no bad intentions but repeating false information just perpetuates it.
China is a beautiful country with diverse landscapes and friendly people, I hope you will enjoy your time in China 😊
Welcome to the greatest country on earth
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Another fail
This guilt baiting propaganda doesn't work. This is why you see no foreigns in these videos.
It's insulting when you see a government openly say negative things about your country and ppl. It can be seen with the old propaganda, (why China is better then America, India, Africa)
So these are the new ones, they pay these ppl to advertise the"100 whatever visa free entry days", because ppl are tired of these vlogers disparaging countries, they changed their tune a little, but of course nothing is ever wrong in China🙄. If you notice they all say the same thing, come to China, wow the train/Meg lev, China builds building so fast, EV bikes look, I can breath OK (who says that about a country), it's so quite here in the city with all these EV cars, I feel so safe here, even that same store that was busy is in other videos, one store! ... isn't that cool too😂.
BTW this app he advertising doesn't work in China, it's not Chinese, another TH-camr like him failed to do it and had to buy a local card, taking his picture, copy of passport and fingerprints for him to get data. He also said the exact same things and went there the same time. They think we are dumb and can't put 2 and 2 together.
This guy will only show you what he's allowed to show. Will he go anywhere like a side ally a poor neighbourhood nope. Just watch the many more videos come out just like this one😂😂😂
Shame on you. Bet he doesn't even know he got the same talking points notes from the government 😂😂😂
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@@alapaticornell4391yeah you can thank the us for that
The Maglev travelled at 431km/h fore very journey when I was there in Shanghai more than 10 years ago. Now it has been reduced to about 300km/h so that it reduces wear and tear and to be more energy efficient. I think only 2 time slots it travels at 431km/h. The Fuxing series bullet train travels faster than that at 350km/h, which is max speed for now in the world. I recommend destinations such as provinces Yunnan and Xinjiang for most diverse and beautiful landscapes, most diverse ethnicities and ancient architectures.
no, still can go 400km above this year, why, i just took the maglev from airport to shanghai city last month. i think the diver will adjust the speed by the number of passengers, if only few, there is no need to drive so fast, at least for energy -saving purpose
China will have new Maglev trains travel at 1000 km/h in near future.
the Maglev is Siemens technology. the Chinese EE looked at the Maglev and came up with the idea for the electro-magnetic catapult for its aircraft carrier.
@@davidwei788 also in Elon Land in near future hyperloop will travel 1200 km/h
@@johnsmith-cw3wo 😁😁 You mean, "someone got to be better than China", well, only in your dreams! If you have this mindset, you will suffer, not me! Mark my words!
I give a thumb up for the video cover that Jack put Taiwan inside China map.
😂The funny thing is the map in his cover doesn't include Hainan island but it does for Taiwan island
@@minggai8582😂笑死我了 用力过猛
哈哈哈!海南島:我成了蛙蛙?😂
Outrageous map +1
This is a traveller who has done his deep research before heading to China. I mean we all know that China has its own world and they literally operate using their own apps. So kudos to you for preparing well to fully enjoy your stay in China. I have watched so many vlogs about their 144 hour stay in China and they act like they didn't know about these known facts. As much as I appreciate them coming to China , I just feel like they could have enjoyed more if they have prepared themselves just like how you prepared yourself prior to your trip. It doesn't cost you too much of your time to research the country you are going in and preparing yourself. If you are coming to China, please do what this guy did! Amazing vlog. Very informative too. !
I was in Shanghai twenty five years ago. I was lucky to have my coffee choose best coffee at the international coffee show in Shanghai. Great video Pete, always enjoy them. Glad to see your channel growing. Any one that judges you on the country you visit you don't want as subscribers mate.
Thank you Thomas, hope all is well mate! Thanks for watching :) ❤️
China today is a completely different world from 25 years ago.
@@bbtrolc MORE COMMUNIST !
thanks for showing the world what real china is, lived in shanghai for 7 years, had the best time in my life.
back again
Great video Jack!!!! I have always wanted to vise it China!!!! What are the hotels like there and the food looked good. The train was awesome that was so fast. How was the people there to talk too. 2 thumbs up my friend!!!!
See so many Shanghai vlog on TH-cam,You're the best shot!
Fun and informative ! Can’t wait to go visit China , we will check that 144 hours transit visa , thx!
中国欢迎你们
Beautiful China welcomes you.
China's 144-hour transit visa exemption can choose from the following areas: 1. BeiJing + TianJin + HeBei Province; 2. ShangHai + JiangSu Province + ZheJiang Province; 3. LiaoNing Province; 4. ShanDong Province; 5. XiaMen City; 6. WuHan City; 7. KunMing City; 8. SiChuan Province
Welcome to China!
the coolest part about powerbank renting is that you can rent it in one place and return it in another place. you can find the renting maching of powerbank in so many places and this makes life so much easier.
Hi Jack, I'm Dennis Daniels from Cleveland, Ohio! Thanks for sharing your video about your trip to Shanghai, China 🇨🇳!
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it mate!!
You did the right thing , You went see china by your self . Not according to Western media speaking . Good luck for you and enjoy your trip .
china is most welcoming country and where you can not find racism
oh dear :(
As a Chinese, no… China is not. It’s friendly, but defintelyyyy not the most welcoming.
😂😂😂😂😂
Maybe you don't know about what 'welcoming' means
they literally put Muslims in concentration camps.. ok..
when you crossed the river to the "other side" that was actually the older part of Shanghai called the Bund. Those western architectures were built when parts of Shanghai were small colonies called "concessions". The Chinese people are acutely aware of the history and what happened to the country when it was weak. It has come a long way. That's what made the western media uncomfortable.
Thanks. I wanted to post this as well. The old Shanghai Concession had been preserved and restored very well. The architecture reminded me of early 20th century New York. The Bund is easily one of the most expensive commercial spaces in China today.
Thank you for your explanation 👍
What makes Western media uncomfortable is that China supports Russia and North Korea, helping them getting aroung international sactions for their crimes.
The reason why it only hits 301km/hr is because the trip is not long enough and the train needs to start ramping down 3/4 the way in order for it to slow down and stop. When the route is extended it will hit top speed, but then these trains will be replaced with even faster trains then.
Welcome to Shanghai! A very informative video to those who are yet to visit China.
Enjoy your stay 😀
Thank you! 😃
Welcome to China. You have such positive attitude exploring Shanghai
Hey Jack,l loved Shanghai very clean and loved the bullet train.Look forward to rest of the china series.Stay safe, have fun.🙏💕
The Art Deco buildings in Shanghai are buildings when Shanghai was under foreign rule; there were British, French and American concession areas.
I’m Vietnamese, so don’t tell me!!
What French & US wars crimes did to Vietnam is INHUMAN.
They did build fews infrastructure here just for them to used not for locals or help others people!!
100Y ago they’re not seeing Vietnamese or Asian is human, same equal humans as them. Remember that.
If Western style house was build here it for Western officers & employees workers used. Not for locals!!
And compare to their wars crimes of what they did, build fews builds, roads, bridges means nothing.
And it use to build by locals blood & lives.
It really annoys me when some WESTERN KEEP TRYING TO RECALL THE CITY IS BEAUTIFUL BECAUSE THEIR COLONIAL BUILD IT!! Stop spreading liars.
While the truth is not like that, they not build anything!!
They’re build fews builds & center district downtown roads, outside place where they’re lived is all muddy & muddy!!
These cities is become beautiful & MARVELOUS LIKE THIS IT ALL DONE BY CHINESE GORVEMENT & CHINESE PEOPLE BUILD BY THEMSELVES IN THEIR INDEPENDENT TIMES TILL NOW!!
Not Western & not colonial build it.
@@HauTran-sunfromsouth I am happy that China has been able to raise a lot of people out of poverty, and greatly improved their infrastructures. They are also mass polluters and support warmonger countries like North Korea and Russia, both of which China supports economically despite sanctions. I am happy that quality of life has improved for Chinese people, but I cannot get over the fact that China has a bad reputation in international affairs, and being a westerner myself, I will care about my quality of life in the EU, not that of the Chinese people. Please stop supporting Russia's threat to the EU.
谢谢你的诚实和勇气,告诉世界真相
Shanghai was once colonized by Europeans and that is why is especially in certain areas around the bund you will see older french or british style buildings. They have kept the look with new buildings for the history and aesthetics of Shanghai.
I'm really glad you got to go see China for yourself. You really need to go explore more cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chongqing and many more. These cities will truly blow your mind. Thanks for sharing this incredible experience!
Chengdu is the most popular city among young people, because of its fashionable ideas, and even has a non-mainstream trend of thinking about the third gender
Hey Jack, China is a very large country with many many big cities, but there is one you must must have to go to is Chongqing, because Chongqing is the LARGEST CITY in China, bigger population than Shanghai, if you want to see the real China, you need to go to Chongqing.
Thanks for your lovely video!
Dude, you are super awesome , soo honest and clear about that 144 hour thing. Thanks for all the great info about getting through those things. Have a blessed one in China .
I appreciate that! Glad to help :)
I'm actually okay with people being ignorant of China. This keeps all eyes off of them. China can continue to rise under the radar.
It's not being ignorant. Most people in the west are very well informed about China, with lies and accusations
It is not under the radar anymore. You think US is targeting China for reason?
@@peanut0brain Yes, but all the "information" you know about something being factually wrong is ignorance.
@@ensteffo have u been to China? I'm living in China now. So who has the proper info, you or me?! Mr ignoramus, stop twisting and playing with mental gymnastics lol
recommend you to try some Xiaolongbao and Luckin coffee in Shanghai, guess you will like it.
Really like the detailed info about eSIM, Alipay, 144 hour visa. Super informative!! Please keep up your great work!
Thank you! Will do!
The city is so clean and quiet. Notice no one needs to lock their ebikes.
Excellent video! Looking forward to seeing the next!
Thank you very much!
Shanghai was literally colonized, divided into different parts that were controlled by other countries and that's why a lot of the old architecture looks like that
It wasn’t literally colonized. The Chinese granted concessions to various other countries in Shanghai, Qingdao and Dalian (as as well as smaller coastal places) They did this to avoid being invaded by these countries and losing further territories, like Hong Kong etc
Some Asian countries used English for sign posts with their native language.
How come we don't see America or English speaking countries using Chinese words in their sign post too? So who are the bad guys actually?
Awesome video, Jack!👍😎👏
More China videos, please!
More to come!
Thankyou :)
Every province in China is an adventure and offer something new. If you have time travel to Chengdu, Nanjin, Hangzhou,…
What a wonderful video! Hope you clould make more videos about China!
It is very unsafe here in US. We have burglary in shopping centers in broad daylight. Each shopping plaza has a police car stationed.
Did the police car also get robbed?
@@edkipp that, no. The police are all armed with a pistol and a Taser.
@@homeplay4476 But the robbers are armed with much better weapons like AR-15, Glock 10 mm, and 44 magnum etc...
It’s beautiful when you embrace differences.
Earning the dollar, and spending in RMB, what a blessing !
it looks very nice and clean every where you go in china
It really is!
Nice video, thanks for sharing it.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your video, love from China❤
Thanks for watching mate!! 🇨🇳
Very nice.very infomative
Thanks for liking!
welcome to China,ty for an unbias video, I appreciated it , I'll see you in the next one
Thanks mate!!
Welcome to China 🇨🇳 thank you for your video 👍👍👍
Thank you too for watching:))
I love Shanghai!!! 10 years back, I used to live there for 3 years, which was the best time of my life! China is best!
You should try to visit Hangzhou. Real green city.
Your vids are nicely made, very entertaining and informative! Great job!
Thank you very much!
About your remark around 18:10, the feeling of being in London and the European architectural style in that district. Because it was built by Europeans. It used to be foreign concessions 100 years ago. The HuanHai Zhong Road used to be called rue Joffre. We preserved them well.
Hey mate thanks for the tip on the Nomad, also could you do a segment how you booked your train. Saw a few bloggers saying you need to book it in advance. Thinking of visiting China but like most people a bit apprehensive about security and the negative reports from the media. But having seen an aussie having a good time sets my mind at ease.
Orang china tidak peduli dengan politik,mereka hanya ingin makmur,damai dan lebih tertarik soal budaya
I very grateful for this video showing the true side of China.
Thank you for visiting China and showing people the real China🙏
Most cities in China are pretty green. The concept is every road needs to be lined by trees.
Oh wow!!! China!
Interesting place! Been there few times!
People are nice and often helpful! Did get a few teenage scam attempts, but not much different to ANY other country!
Community seemed to honestly try and look after tourists!
Hey man, great videos, I am going to China next Feb and I was thinking to use nomad as well and VPN, but your video made it look like that if you have nomad esim you dont need VPN? Is that the case? I can use Google maps facebook etc on nomad without VPN?
I would suggest using baidu maps or gaode maps in China because google maps are not up to date and you may get lost. Just a suggestion.
@@b6-xBear thanks man, I will download them
Hey mate sorry for the late reply here. So the nomad eSIM is routed through HongKong so it makes everything a lot easier. Most of the time you won’t need a vpn. Sometimes you do it depending on the app and there location reading tech.
GREAT informative video 👍
Glad it was helpful!
After renting the power bank, you can return them to any other renting machine from the same company no matter wherever you go.
Welcome to China ❤
I'm glad you mentioned that it's the highest observation deck in the world, no one ever seems to bring that up 😂
I found when I travelled I didn't want the hot sun out...as long as it wasn't raining but overcast. Lots of walking in the hot sun drains you especially if you ar out all day
thx 4 da info bro 👍
My pleasure mate!!
You should visit Xi'an, a central chinese city with great ancient historical significance, cultural and food diversity
The reason certain part of Shaghai has European architectural design on the building was because the north-eastern and western part was under the French concession from 1914 onwards.
Regarding your comment on “western” architecture, it was colonized by multiple western countries and each built buildings per their home style, that is why! The 100 years of shame when Chinese and dogs ARE NOT allowed into parks for the white people
中國人對待遠方來客是熱情好客的!希望旅途開心!
18:10 Yes, the buildings are in different styles of architecture there because Shanghai was occupied by different colonial forces (like UK, US, Russia, Japan, and France) from the end of the 19th century till after Japan surrendered in World War II. So the historical buildings in Shanghai was either built by each different occupying forces or influenced by them. I am not sure if you've been to the Bund (where you were at 18:10) during the night. If not, I highly suggest you go again in the evening if you ever visit Shanghai again. To be honest, most modern cities in China look a lot more beautiful at night thanks to the LEDs.
Im posting this before I watch the video
Like China or not , at least you went to check it out for yourself
And didn't rely on MSM to tell you about a Country
Exactly - I posted something similar just then. Thumbs up to people who are curious and give China a go instead of blindly believing what their media tells them (which are such biased reports)
One note, you mentions Shanghai has some European buildings being strange that’s because Shanghai was occupied by 8 different western countries when China was invaded. There are many Western areas notably, the French Quarter, the English area being Pudong all carefully lovely preserved.
Wow the infrastructure looks amazing, the streets are so clean and the people look like they bathe everyday. Not like India the rubbish dump where I'm from 😢
印度加油
I am Indian and I am agree with you. 40 years me china hamse bahut aage nikal gaya, hame apni economy capitalised karni thi aur infrastructure, education par dhyan Dena tha par aisa nahi kiya hamse aur isliye Aaj ham Bahut piche hai.😢
The buildings on The Bund side is used to be a British Concession area, so they were built by British and som French. Also the building in the French conceccion area as well.
How sad that the host feels he needs to ask people not to unsubscribe because he's visiting a country that some people hate. Social media has only made us even more tribal when the world would be much better if we made more effort to foster friendship and love.
Whether it's Sydney or Melbourne, Jack!
the word propaganda is best suited to western media.
I want to travel to Shanghai but my friends never want to go preferring smaller cities and rural areas. I can't argue because I do the same in the U.S. New York is not where I want to visit. My videos are quite different. Interesting.
Thx Jack for your vedio about the real China 🇨🇳
My pleasure:) thankyou for watching.
I have been to Changsha and Zhangjiajie in Hunan. What I like more is the food in Changsha or the natural landscape in Zhangjiajie.
I am curious of how the China you saw with your own eyes is different from the China that the mainstream media in your country portrayed? So you were from Australia?
being there is everything.
我期待你制作更多的视频。我是中国人,我非常热爱这个国家。西方媒体每天都在抹黑我们。你帮助每个人了解了真相
Hey mate, I’m super excited about my new Chinese channel! Check it out, share with your friends and family and big thanks! Here's the link: [youtube.com/@JackTorrChinese?si=M9D2RDUgmyHvKAOP](youtube.com/@JackTorrChinese?si=M9D2RDUgmyHvKAOP)"
China has been making big strides to improve air pollution in cities and at the same time make the switch to renewables. The first time I visited China over 10 years ago, pollution was a issue in many major cities. These days there are very few days where the pollution is as bad as it use to be in large cities like Beijing. They've built and put in place in a massive amount of infrastructure for electric vehicles to make it easier for people to switch from fossil fuel vehicles to electric. I really like visiting China, and will probably move there with my wife before we retire, she's been living in the UK for awhile now and so it's only fair I live in her home country next.
CHINA , Congratulations 🎀🌍🍀🫐☘️🍇 VERY STRONG AND BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY 🌳🌲🍁🍂
The Shanghai Maglev Train was completed on April 27, 2006.
最近好多网红来大陆,三哥是来一波又一波现在该欧美的来了,随着最近的免签六国估计流量不会少
I'm glad you can come to China! Can look at China correctly!
What You saw is the people hire some photographers taking pictures at pupolar spot of Shanghai. Shanghai always the most popular destinations for domestic tourists. They could feel like in European..
Shanghai has a lot European building because in the history Shanghai was very morden openmind city. Among the bund area were the Bank Street back 1930. Many Shanghai people back then speak influences English work for west company. Like my Gradefather was worked for Citi bank when he was young. And their life style is very west like. Wear suits drink coffee. Go to club. Breakfast with bread and butter. Resutrant offer ox tail soup. Salad. And various dessert. That time Shanghai have their own soda brand established.
After October Russia revolution. A lot Ruissa old royalty came to Shanghai. Also A lot Jewish living in 虹口area They live in Shanghai until WII finished. Also Germen area. French area. Japanese area. Back then This city be shared like pieces of pacake by different countries. The China self also be treated like that. It's a shame dark time of China. But bring different culture.
Great video. Was it your drone footage?
I think I have mixed up taiwan and hongkong are not country. that's why they have 20 mins to decided let you go or not. you lucky boy.
18:20, During the 19th and 20th centuries, China refused to open up it's borders for trade with western countries and corporations until internal conflict and a bunch of other factors led to certain European countries establishing "spheres of influence" in Chinese cities where they could conduct and control trade. cities like qingdao were under a german sphere of influence (tsingtao beer)whereas cities like shanghai were under British and partly french influence. This eventually led to some Chinese cities adopting architectural styles from this influence. that's abt all i remember from my American ap world history class on this topic lol
Sir, please be careful of using your words, HongKong and Taiwan is not a country, you can call them region, anyway welcome to China!
Call Taiwan a country and you are going to be deported from China! What happens when one wears "I Love Taiwan" T-shirt in China, I hope that's fine?
Hong Kong is a specially administered region (SAR) of China when it reverted back to China in 1997 under the UK-China agreement reached in the 1980s to mutually end the British colonization of Hong Kong on July 1, 1997.