Nobody knows the difference if you use Spain as an example for Chinese people, Shanghai is the best for me as a Cantonese from the south. Shanghai is not for everybody, you got have some money to live happy. I visited Beijing or Shenyang, I can’t stand those Manchurian food😅😅.
I was in Shanghai and i loved it ❤ Its an awesome modern city with really good public trasport. About being more for foreigners etc. i must say one thing. There was not a single restaurant in which would somebody speak english. Nor in 1 from total 2 hotels i was in. But im glad my 3 months learning chinese were not in vain. Plan to visit Beijing, Chongqing, Chengdu in april. Cant wait to compare it.
The place the punk rock guy was referring to in Wudaouying Hutong is School Bar. It is where a lot of the heavier underground bands play. (Subtitles incorrectly translated as Sigubar).
Difference between the two cities: Shanghai is proud of its colonial time, while Beijing is proud of its imperial time. Common: Both are built on the boring flat topography.
Shanghai has been a sophisticated urban area since ancient times and is close to Nanjing, which had been the capital of China for hundreds of years before the Qing Dynasty. Beijing has been the capital of China since the Qing Dynasty, even though it was already an important city for hundreds of years before that.
@@tkcha888 Thanks for the friendly correction. Before that, it was the capital of the Jin Dynasty. Mongols defeat Jin Dynasty, set up Yuan Dynasty, and make Beijing their capital. Then Ming Dynasty defeats Yuan Dynasty and makes Beijing their capital.
Shanghai being international is great from a foreigner's perspective. Never been to Beijin but Nanjing has very few foreigners left, so people stare hard when they see you. In shanghai, it was like oh just another foreigner, the children don't even point at you lol.
I’ve never been to Shanghai, but I’ve heard good things. I’ve been to Beijing a few times, and it’s definitely more historical (in terms of the architecture), while I imagine Shanghai to be more modern/ international.
might get angry with me for saying this, but if go to Shanghai, I would go to Tokyo. Cities that I think are beautiful in China include Beijing, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Chongqing...and so on Shenzhen is also a cool city that symbolises the development of China's economy, science and technology in the last few years. Shanghai actually doesn't interest me much because it seems to be throwing away the best parts of China... ... because you can see plenty of unique architecture, Western-style buildings and shiny skyscrapers in other cities around the world...
Don't go to chaina right now unless you want to fuk up. Just resurch what the chinese economy is going right now. And all foreign investment are pulling out. So right now chinese economy is just worst of worst compare to any asian countries. Just fuukt up bro😅😅😅😅
Nobody is talking about the insanity of Shanghai traffic but they should! It is such an hostile place for walker. Saw 2 accidents in one week when I was there. It's a very noisy, packed city, where it's difficult to find spaces to hear yourself think.
Because that's not true at all. Shanghai traffic has always been better as far as rule enforcement than Beijing. Shanghai has had people following traffic lights for at least 10-15 years, whereas 10 years ago in Beijing you would have to cross the road yourself weaving between traffic.
"For me personally, I like Beijing better because Shanghai seems WAY too international for me; there's a lot of foreigners." Can't help but hear the scene play out in my head: "But Black Dynamite, I sell drugs in the community!"
been to shg but live in Bj. I'd like to experience living in shg to see the difference but as for tourism no contest Bj better for the many things to see parks hutong canals sanlitun CBD besides the famous monuments gugong great wall etc shg homes don't have heaters so winters are tougher than bj 😅 if you hail a taxi in shg drivers will ask your destination and may refuse. in bj never, you can do a 1km ride. bj nightlife and clubs not as good as it could be. i hear shg is more fun if you hv the money and ppl are more materialistic there, myb just stereotype..
Shanghai is said to be the place in China that most resembles a Japanese city, and indeed I myself feel that way. But having spent several years in Tokyo, it is of course completely different, but certainly Shanghai has a distinctly different atmosphere from other cities in China. For me it is not comfortable, then I would stay in Tokyo. So I am sure people like me will support Beijing…
You don’t represent Korean people ㅋㅋㅋ Korean people like double eyelid rather than monolid. I’m Manchus descent mix with Korean and some northern Chinese, her eyes is very common among Northern Chinese, Korean Peninsula, and Eastern Mongolian.
Having traveled to five continents and most large cities in the world, I can responsibly say that Chongqing is the most impressive city in China. In fact, Chongqing is the world's only mega city that is not built on a flat topography. The city's landscape, verticality, two large rivers widening among the mountains, the urban vibes, and the blend of old and new, tradition and modernity, and the past and future are unparalleled by any other city in the world.
Simply put, cities built on the flat topography can be replicated, to a large extent (think about the replicates of Paris, Rome in China). These include Shanghai, Beijing, Paris, London, Tokyo, New York, and etc. But, mountainous cities like Chongqing are not replicable. This is why foreigners are now flocking to Chongqing after China has opened its door in the west.
@보키더록 I'm talking strictly in terms of an American analogy. There isn't really an American city like Beijing but those two would be the closest things the U.S. has L.A. being the second largest city and D.C. and Beijing both being the Capital of a global power.
An Indian thought Shanghai is way too international for him. LOL. He is an Indian in China. Isn't that funny? He is studying international relationship. LOL.
It’s probably because he went to China to enjoy and experience Chinese culture for the few years he wants to study there, which he’ll get more in Beijing. To be honest I get what he means, as a tourist or someone who’s studying there/wants to enjoy Chinese culture, Beijing is better. But if you want to live in China as a foreigner and you want something that’s resembles your home country a bit more, you might be more comfortable in Shanghai
It makes perfect sense actually. I am from the US, and if I go to a city in Germany I want it to be culturally German, not a clone of the US. Otherwise I would just stay in the US… This applies to every country.
They’re debating the difference between two cities, why are you so opposed to critical thinking? They’re not being rude, just observant. It helps for people wanting to visit
In fact, anyone who claims to be a punk in Shanghai is just a superficial guise. Where there's pressure, there's rebellion, and that's not the same as trying to look cool and showing off to other people.
My friend, you should find the girl at 7:15 and give us her Instagram ^_^ She is very beautiful :) Great content by the way, vey interesting Greetings from Italy
Those punk rockers gave good insights.
The vintage shop owners both had such a cool vibe to them! Love their fashion!
To put in Spain's terms...Beijing is Madrid, Shanghai is Barcelona.
Then I will prefer to choose Beijing 😂
@@HappyMerchantHala Beijing 🗿
Nobody knows the difference if you use Spain as an example for Chinese people, Shanghai is the best for me as a Cantonese from the south.
Shanghai is not for everybody, you got have some money to live happy. I visited Beijing or Shenyang, I can’t stand those Manchurian food😅😅.
@@ninersnation3298I actually it helped me understand so don’t generalise ok?
Visca Shanghai 💙❤️
These videos are fantastic for someone who's learning Chinese. Thanks for including Chinese subtitles
我上海人，很喜欢北京口音，那位唱乐队的古着店老板说话听着很舒服
I was in Shanghai and i loved it ❤ Its an awesome modern city with really good public trasport. About being more for foreigners etc. i must say one thing. There was not a single restaurant in which would somebody speak english. Nor in 1 from total 2 hotels i was in. But im glad my 3 months learning chinese were not in vain. Plan to visit Beijing, Chongqing, Chengdu in april. Cant wait to compare it.
Nice video! You could do a similar one and ask people to point out differences between Shanghai and Shenzhen
The place the punk rock guy was referring to in Wudaouying Hutong is School Bar. It is where a lot of the heavier underground bands play. (Subtitles incorrectly translated as Sigubar).
Great interview ❤
Thank you!
Difference between the two cities: Shanghai is proud of its colonial time, while Beijing is proud of its imperial time. Common: Both are built on the boring flat topography.
Shanghai has been a sophisticated urban area since ancient times and is close to Nanjing, which had been the capital of China for hundreds of years before the Qing Dynasty. Beijing has been the capital of China since the Qing Dynasty, even though it was already an important city for hundreds of years before that.
@@hananokuni2580wrong, bejing is the capital since yuan, then ming dynasty. For more than 6 hundreds years.
@@tkcha888 Thanks for the friendly correction. Before that, it was the capital of the Jin Dynasty. Mongols defeat Jin Dynasty, set up Yuan Dynasty, and make Beijing their capital. Then Ming Dynasty defeats Yuan Dynasty and makes Beijing their capital.
Shanghai proud of it's colonial times? what fucccck? do you know what you're talking about?
You don't speak for the Chinese in Shanghai. Who else in their right mind would be proud of being oppressed under colonial rule.
Please put subtitles through TH-cam too. Because that way I can translate it into my language. I'm from Brazil and I'm not fluent in English.
Ok will do that, didn’t know that was a demand. Obrigado
@@aiden_qiuu quite nice to hear this, it means the channel's growing mate!
@@aiden_qiuuGood to see you including features for international viewers... Subscribed.
Learn English it’s 2024 already :)
@msergio0293 Learn not to be bigoted... It's nearly 2025...
Shanghai being international is great from a foreigner's perspective. Never been to Beijin but Nanjing has very few foreigners left, so people stare hard when they see you. In shanghai, it was like oh just another foreigner, the children don't even point at you lol.
I prefer being the only foreigner and children pointing 😂
Love your channel mate, gives a good insight into Chinese life!
The rocker dudes have such an immaculate vibe
This video felt very refreshing, great video honestly! Earned a sub
Good video 👍🏻
Very good video and I totally agree. I love Beijing because it’s affordable, very grounded & more laid back compared to Shanghai. 💯
Very interesting video ❤😊
I’ve never been to Shanghai, but I’ve heard good things. I’ve been to Beijing a few times, and it’s definitely more historical (in terms of the architecture), while I imagine Shanghai to be more modern/ international.
Shanghai only has the western appeal. Thats all about it. It gets beaten by Chinese Ancient Cities like suzhou and Hangzhou.
As a Chinese Shanghai is definitely a more desired city due to modern infrastructure, food, and nightlife.
might get angry with me for saying this, but if go to Shanghai, I would go to Tokyo.
Cities that I think are beautiful in China include Beijing, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Chongqing...and so on
Shenzhen is also a cool city that symbolises the development of China's economy, science and technology in the last few years.
Shanghai actually doesn't interest me much because it seems to be throwing away the best parts of China...
... because you can see plenty of unique architecture, Western-style buildings and shiny skyscrapers in other cities around the world...
If im visiting China I don't want to feel like I'm in a western city lol Beijing all the way!
Same!
Visit Xian as well
I really love Shanghai it's more open, and love architecture mix with European and Modern building structures.
I would like to respond to those who say they like Shanghai as a pure question
What attracts you to Shanghai as one city in China?
Tourists always know more about the city than people living there lol. It's natural
Great channel.
Chengdu and Chongqing are better when it comes to nightlife
True
Not if you can’t speak Chinese well😂
Chengdu night life gets boring so fast though.
you forget Changsha
I like the cities in these comments
Great vid mate. Can you ask people what is considered a good wage in Beijing these days?
Great video, if we want to walk a lot but see more authentic neighbourhoods where should we stay iyo
I would aay SanliTun, and hutongs are nice
Very interesting! Will be moving to Beijing soon, so this was good to know! Cheers
I really envy you…..have a great time!
@@semperveritas3 thank you!
Oh…Beijing is one of my favourite cities, enjoy!
@@y_yy_y awesome, looking forward to going there!
Don't go to chaina right now unless you want to fuk up. Just resurch what the chinese economy is going right now. And all foreign investment are pulling out. So right now chinese economy is just worst of worst compare to any asian countries. Just fuukt up bro😅😅😅😅
The white guy made me laugh, why would I go to China to try Western food? Lmfao
Nobody is talking about the insanity of Shanghai traffic but they should! It is such an hostile place for walker. Saw 2 accidents in one week when I was there. It's a very noisy, packed city, where it's difficult to find spaces to hear yourself think.
Because that's not true at all. Shanghai traffic has always been better as far as rule enforcement than Beijing. Shanghai has had people following traffic lights for at least 10-15 years, whereas 10 years ago in Beijing you would have to cross the road yourself weaving between traffic.
@@SatsumaMandarin Was there two weeks ago,what was once true is clearly true no more.
"For me personally, I like Beijing better because Shanghai seems WAY too international for me; there's a lot of foreigners."
Can't help but hear the scene play out in my head: "But Black Dynamite, I sell drugs in the community!"
For me, I think shanghai more business making mentality while Beijing more prim n proper leader mentality.
I am contemplating between Shanghai and beijing plkus other cities. Now I am thinking twice should I go inner provinces instead?
been to shg but live in Bj. I'd like to experience living in shg to see the difference but as for tourism no contest Bj better for the many things to see parks hutong canals sanlitun CBD besides the famous monuments gugong great wall etc
shg homes don't have heaters so winters are tougher than bj 😅
if you hail a taxi in shg drivers will ask your destination and may refuse. in bj never, you can do a 1km ride. bj nightlife and clubs not as good as it could be. i hear shg is more fun if you hv the money and ppl are more materialistic there, myb just stereotype..
上海人的脑子更西化，他们是中国最接近现代公民的一群人。北京人更亲切，有人情味。😊
how do you connect to youtube from china? no western services were working for me there neither the vpn
You should use local chinese VPN
Imagine using NordVPN, ExpressVPN LOL
Shanghai is large city, Beijing is a large town.
Loool literally the best comment
It makes a lot of sense.
But then whether the city is attractive or not is another story altogether.
北京是前现代主义的后现代城市，是真正的“城”
上海是现代主义的前现代城市，是真正的“市”
二者没有可比性。
至于你说上海是大城市，北京是大城镇，说明你对二者都不了解。我在北京工作生活8年，我在上海学习生活6年。
Awwww you are so cute and sweet 😭❤️🥹🥹
在北京去三里屯 那真白待了 笑死我了
Pantesan style orang shanghai kyk ga asing, ternyata emg berkiblat ke tokyo fashionnya :)
Shanghai is said to be the place in China that most resembles a Japanese city, and indeed I myself feel that way.
But having spent several years in Tokyo, it is of course completely different, but certainly Shanghai has a distinctly different atmosphere from other cities in China.
For me it is not comfortable, then I would stay in Tokyo.
So I am sure people like me will support Beijing…
2:37 She reminds me of many Korean models. Korean people typically love her eye shapes.
You don’t represent Korean people ㅋㅋㅋ Korean people like double eyelid rather than monolid. I’m Manchus descent mix with Korean and some northern Chinese, her eyes is very common among Northern Chinese, Korean Peninsula, and Eastern Mongolian.
Most of Korean model don’t have her eyes, but the average Korean looking has her eyes.
What about the life in Macao, Hongkong and Taipeh?
school還沒變成tourist trap嗎😂
Both cities are way far away from international cities.
里头的是大波浪乐队那个乐手吗？开古着店那个
10:05 Good info
You should ask the foreigners not the locals because the locals would say Chongqing is better
Having traveled to five continents and most large cities in the world, I can responsibly say that Chongqing is the most impressive city in China. In fact, Chongqing is the world's only mega city that is not built on a flat topography. The city's landscape, verticality, two large rivers widening among the mountains, the urban vibes, and the blend of old and new, tradition and modernity, and the past and future are unparalleled by any other city in the world.
Simply put, cities built on the flat topography can be replicated, to a large extent (think about the replicates of Paris, Rome in China). These include Shanghai, Beijing, Paris, London, Tokyo, New York, and etc. But, mountainous cities like Chongqing are not replicable. This is why foreigners are now flocking to Chongqing after China has opened its door in the west.
Did he ask better or just different?
To me, beijing is better structured and cleaner than Shanghai. I also noticed the girls ( women ) are prettier in Beijing.
this interviewer doesn't know nothing about this two cities ，he posed lots of nonsense questions
4:40 嘿这位不是大波浪乐队的合成器邢星么
按生活来说北京比上海好一些，但是北京落户难度比上海高十几倍
为什么？ 可不可以告诉我
我不太清楚这些方面
@@y_yy_y 北京人情味更多。北京人普遍大气豪爽热情好客，性格比较热情。上海人则比较精明，相对也有些小肚鸡肠斤斤计较。
北京人热情所以很容易打成一片，代价是边界感没那么重。上海比较注重个人空间，一般比较慢热，边界感很重。
北京和上海房租都很贵，但是北京生活物价更低一些，上海蔬菜水果吃饭都比北京贵，饭店的饭菜量也比北京少一半。
北京有全中国最优秀的人，以及各行各业的头部精英，北京人没那么在乎外在，所以城市界面也没那么多高楼大厦，穿着也很朴素，在北京不会有穿衣焦虑。实际北京人非常有钱，博士学历也是全国最多的。上海有最多的中产白领，上海人很在乎外在形象，城市界面高楼大厦跟多，衣着也光鲜亮丽，如果穿的朴素会被大家笑话。
北京是前现代主义的后现代城市。上海是现代主义的前现代城市。本质上北京比上海领先一个级别。北京也聚集了全中国最好的医疗，教育，文化资源，这点上海加广州加深圳也比不上北京。当然，上海也不差，起码比广州加深圳强。
foreign phD indian guy "i dun like shang cuz too many foreigners" ☠
To put in American terms Shanghai is the New York of China. While Beijing would be more DC/L.A.
Using Beijing as DC is a horrible analogy, Beijing is more like St. Peterburg
@보키더록 I'm talking strictly in terms of an American analogy. There isn't really an American city like Beijing but those two would be the closest things the U.S. has L.A. being the second largest city and D.C. and Beijing both being the Capital of a global power.
3:20 she's cute. I will go to Beijing to meet her also 7:20
Beijing has 21 million people, are you going to meet every single person one by one? 公安 will be chasing after you 🤣
I expected a swarm of offended chads from Chengdu in the comments.
00:00 Didn't realise Aziz Ansari is in Beijing!
Not Tom thinking he is the main character. So cringe!
no offense but that's typical anglo behavior, you know what i mean
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Taipei is better. 😉
Seoul is better
俩村就别比来比去了 @@보키더록
挺有意思,朋克和爵士就是小资,摇滚就是接地气,京爷给音乐都分369等了
摇滚是穷压力大的产物，爵士乐是小资 日子过得不错 放个小曲吃个饭
@@dalee2419 还要装逼啊,唱念做打和老佛爷刻你们DNA里了啊
实际上，中国最优秀的人基本都在北京😂北京除了城市界面相对没那么多高楼大厦（因为都是历史文物无法拆除）其他各方面都比上海好吧。北京人很大气幽默，上海人小家子气。
北京才是真正的国际化，因为民族的就是世界的。上海有点伪装起来的国际化，内核很空
在互联网上最喜欢玩地域歧视的就是沪爷，北京人也有点但远不及上海人
7:32 I’ll have whatever she’s having. 😎
no freedom in Beijing, no freedom in Shanghai, all look da same xD
吸毒嫖娼开银趴在中国确实不自由
Always southern Chinese making these types of comments.
@@보키더록Aren't Shanghai southern part?
@@IT-Architect123 central
啥麼古著
Shanghai is warmer... Lol
Shanghai: trying to become white
Beijing: i got nothing but I'm the capital
White比Capital好多
@@LadyOlmedo-d8u white 有什么好的.
None of the beijing locals will be proud of being the capital. We got culture and history.
An Indian thought Shanghai is way too international for him. LOL. He is an Indian in China. Isn't that funny? He is studying international relationship. LOL.
You would think he knows better in his field but I laughed at his comments LOL
Yeah he is a funny guy you know. Indians are deffo really funny people whenevrr they open their mouths..
Indians are kinda du*b ngl
It’s probably because he went to China to enjoy and experience Chinese culture for the few years he wants to study there, which he’ll get more in Beijing. To be honest I get what he means, as a tourist or someone who’s studying there/wants to enjoy Chinese culture, Beijing is better. But if you want to live in China as a foreigner and you want something that’s resembles your home country a bit more, you might be more comfortable in Shanghai
It makes perfect sense actually. I am from the US, and if I go to a city in Germany I want it to be culturally German, not a clone of the US. Otherwise I would just stay in the US…
This applies to every country.
why care about the different ? TRY TO DIVIDE PEOPLE ?
typically ccp mentality. cant chinese people even have an opinion of their own city?
Contrast is not dividing people. It's giving people an idea of what to expect.
They’re debating the difference between two cities, why are you so opposed to critical thinking? They’re not being rude, just observant. It helps for people wanting to visit
Those punk rockers just want the thrill of it 😂
I want to see them in north korea.
Underground bands in North Korea are real underground tho
In fact, anyone who claims to be a punk in Shanghai is just a superficial guise.
Where there's pressure, there's rebellion, and that's not the same as trying to look cool and showing off to other people.
Don’t let the west to divide us. Vietnam loves China!
根本就没有对比性，每个城市都是独一无二的，都有着自己的特色，上海代替不了北京，同样北京也代替不了上海。有什么可比的？自己喜欢哪里就去哪里不就是了。
Way too international ? What's wrong with that? Funny coming from an Indian person 😅😅
Being international doesn't necessarily make it comfortable to live in
当你去一个陌生的国家陌生到社会，可能你更想感受当地的传统文化，传统建筑，美食等等，但是如果太国际化，那么你去哪里都像是在西方，去了，但是又好像没去😂
你是美国留学生。有不少黑人朋友吧？
Both are overrated.
Nope. The most overated is paris and rome
@@jye7027 If China continues to expand its visa-free travel program, Beijing and Shanghai can become just as visited as Tokyo and Kyoto.
@@hananokuni2580uhh Tokyo and Kyoto have always been many Asian countries most preferred destinations for years already
@@hananokuni2580Thailand is also another Asian tourism spot
Vietnam too and also Korea as well
@@hananokuni2580I think it really depends but most of my Singaporeans friends like to visit Japan specifically Osaka or sappo or even Chiba prefecture
7:03 Aiden 这老外说“南锣鼓巷”
😂😂原谅我那是第二天到北京
My friend, you should find the girl at 7:15 and give us her Instagram ^_^ She is very beautiful :) Great content by the way, vey interesting Greetings from Italy