My OPINION on China! 🇨🇳 10 Tips (Watch BEFORE You Go!!)

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  • @oliverdadema
    @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому +12

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    • @sprayerparts
      @sprayerparts Місяць тому

      期待你和你的老乡,@Bushikesangde,梦幻联动

  • @CherryBlossom-tm1mh
    @CherryBlossom-tm1mh 3 місяці тому +15

    The most useful advice I can give you when you next travel to China, Oliver, is to learn just a few more simple words like Pork, Beef, Egg, Noodle, Rice, Chicken, 1 to 10 etc in Mandarin so that you know more or less what to order/eat in restaurants besides saying 'hello' and 'thank you'.

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      Yes!! You’re right, I am practicing as we speak 👏😍

    • @fireflyd-q3v
      @fireflyd-q3v 3 місяці тому

      ​@@oliverdadema China's public transportions also have some safety regular about powerbank. you are not allow to aboard on planes or bullettrain with some powerbank more power than particular walt.

    • @violetviolet888
      @violetviolet888 3 місяці тому

      @@oliverdadema 11:56 There is no need for google translate. Alipay has a built in translation feature.

  • @youarerightatall
    @youarerightatall 3 місяці тому +8

    1. If you are late at the airport or train station, you can skip the line and explain your situation directly to the staff, who will arrange for you to expedited security
    2. It's not just that you can't bring any drugs into China, as long as you have been using drugs recently, don't try to enter China, otherwise you will be fined and deported (which is probably the best result)

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the additional tips, that’s indeed very helpful!! 👏🇨🇳

  • @vivianayt1492
    @vivianayt1492 2 місяці тому +1

    A tip about power banks: shared power banks (or rental power banks) are literally everywhere-almost in all convenience stores, supermarkets, small street shops, restaurants, malls, etc., or simply at a stand in a corner somewhere. Of course, you must first learn what those rental machines look like to recognize them. Note that you don't necessarily have to return the power bank to the original place you rented it from. You can return it anywhere, as long as the power bank station belongs to the same brand. You can also find the locations of shared power banks on maps and the rental price is very affordable.

  • @ViktorAleksiev-sy9db
    @ViktorAleksiev-sy9db 3 місяці тому +5

    amazing tips!! THANK YOU!!!

  • @laujack427
    @laujack427 3 місяці тому +4

    Excellent work ❤

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching again! 😍🇨🇳🙏

  • @PierCollier
    @PierCollier 3 місяці тому +5

    I wish I had watched your video before our trip to China 3 weeks ago! Alipay did not work all the time for us, and it was not easy to find ATMs on the ground. Thank god my partner was smart enough to withdraw some cash (and had them changed to Chinese yuan) in Paris prior to our departure to China. As we hired private guide for the both of us on the ground, it was enjoyable for us since everything else was arranged for us.

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching 😍🇨🇳 It's interesting to see we all faced the same problems, haha. Good thing you two also managed it! 🙏

    • @ameliah8164
      @ameliah8164 2 місяці тому

      It is recommended that you use a savings card instead of a credit card, as only professional merchants accept Alipay's credit card payments, and many farmers, individuals, and small and medium-sized merchants do not use Alipay's commercial payment services, so they only accept the most guaranteed savings card settlements.

  • @daveewen334
    @daveewen334 3 місяці тому +6

    Great tips , I can understand your frustrations on arrival , but preparation is the important issue , plenty of internet info re cash , WeChat , credit cards etc , hopefully people planning to go to China will watch your videos and other content to learn ! To avoid your issues .. one of the reasons there is so much security scanning before going on trains/ metro etc is that many of the local people are know for trying to take silly things like cans of petrol for their mowers on the metro , vpn is a great idea good tip .. I enjoyed your tips , there is a old westener saying “” when in Roman do as the Romans do” , I speak basic Mandarin but google translate is a good idea for those that don’t , as I have said before Chinese people love the fact that you try to speak in their language , it will go a long way to smooth the way .

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      You're right!! Thanks for watching! 😍🇨🇳🙏

  • @deepseer
    @deepseer 3 місяці тому +3

    For battery power:
    Bring fast chargers with you. Maybe one for your phone and another for your powerbank. If you eat in a streetside restraunt it's safe to ask them for letting you charge your phone. For a meal's time your phone will be fully charged.
    Unless you are unfortunately using an iPhone that doesn't support fast charging...

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      You’re right!! Thanks for the advice and for watching 😍🇨🇳🙏🏼

    • @marcolam1167
      @marcolam1167 2 місяці тому +1

      There are shared power banks everywhere .

  • @liamporter1137
    @liamporter1137 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for sharing.

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! 😍🇨🇳🙏

  • @ellentsui530
    @ellentsui530 3 місяці тому +1

    Great tips 👍

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching!! 😍🇨🇳🫶

  • @galalampo4816
    @galalampo4816 3 місяці тому +6

    如果你错过了你预定的火车,你是可以免费改签到晚一点出发的火车的。只需要在APP上操作一下即可。

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      Good to know!! Last time I bought a ticket at the counter and not online 😬

    • @moonol
      @moonol 3 місяці тому +2

      @@oliverdademayou can go to the counter again and exchange the ticket there.

  • @dicky-duck6632
    @dicky-duck6632 3 місяці тому +4

    Lijiang Old Town, situated in Yunnan Province is a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its well-preserved ancient architecture and deep cultural heritage. Another highlight of Lijiang is its vibrant nightlife, with the town being home to a variety of lively pubs and bars....😊

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому +1

      I wrote it down, thanks again Kevin!! 😍🇨🇳🫶

  • @dangsir
    @dangsir 3 місяці тому +4

    expecting you coming back cities in china early😘

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      Yes, in less than 3 weeks 😍😍🙏🇨🇳

    • @dangsir
      @dangsir 3 місяці тому

      @@oliverdadema ❤️

  • @larryli3333
    @larryli3333 3 місяці тому +2

    You can withdraw cash in ATMs near custom house. You can pay more time to finding the ATM

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому +1

      Custom house, noted! Thanks 🙏🏼🇨🇳

  • @cabel1299
    @cabel1299 24 дні тому +1

    THANKS FOR SHOWING THE REAL CHINA TO THE WORLD!!!!!

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  24 дні тому

      Thank YOU for watching! 😍🇨🇳🙏

  • @wengsulit1788
    @wengsulit1788 2 місяці тому +1

    Im from the Philippines, a frequent traveler in China. Visit Beijing Lu in Guangzhou, a great place, and also the Canton Tower 😊

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  Місяць тому

      Great tip, thanks! I wrote it on my list 😊 I’m also gonna post videos of the philipines later, I made a road trip through the whole island of Palawan towards El Nido. It’s a nice one, you’ll love it! Thanks for watching 😍🇨🇳🫶

  • @yonight6871
    @yonight6871 3 місяці тому +3

    You are very brave. Despite all warnings from the medias not to take ‘risk’ coming to China , you did it.If your mobile phone has international roaming services in your country, then when you go to China, you can directly use your mobile phone to access social apps, including GG, APPLE MAP, and INS. Of course, it is best to buy a local SIM card + VPN in China so that you can upload videos to YT.China is a cashless society, all payments are by mobile phone, and only the elderly still use cash, so it is difficult to see ATMs now. Just activate ALIPAY + credit card binding and that's it.China’s territory is huge. From north to sorth, the culture, food, and customs of each province are different, so it’s fun to explore. There are 56 ethnic groups in China, and there are also Uighurs in Xinjiang.There are no guns, drugs, homeless people, LGBT, delinquents, thieves, or violence in China. It is a very safe country.

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому +1

      You say "There are no guns, drugs, homeless people, LGBT, delinquents, thieves, or violence in China." Do you really think LGBT fits in that sum up of type of people? 🤔

    • @yonight6871
      @yonight6871 3 місяці тому

      @@oliverdadema There are homosexuals in China, but there are no 56 genders. This is the huge difference between China and the United States.

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, well the thing is, genders and gender neutrality has nothing to do with the LHBT people. Normal Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Trans don’t all agree too these new gener rules. But the world is putting everything that has to do with genders and sexuality under the LGBT+ community, but this is wrong of course 😉

    • @muranosaki
      @muranosaki 2 місяці тому

      China is more open-minded to lgbt than you think. If you pay a visit to big cities such as Shenzhen, Shanghai, Chongqing and especially Chengdu (which is renowned for its diversified culture and open-minded attitude to the lgbt community) you will find it is totally different from your previous stereotypes. Admittedly, elder generations are more stubborn as most of them believe everyone should get married with the opposite gender and have babies, whereas youngsters no longer take these rules for granted. There is actually quite many lgbt people in China. So feel free to explore more in China and it will definitely blow your mind. Plus, do not mention lgbt as criminals, after all they didn't offend anyone. Shame on your sexism.🙂

  • @frank-js9nf
    @frank-js9nf 2 місяці тому

    when you are in Hong Kong , you can exchange USD or Hong Kong dollar to RMB ,bring RMB with you and after reach Shen zhen , you can directly using RMB cash , RMB can also using in Hong Kong

  • @katiecanada4773
    @katiecanada4773 2 місяці тому +1

    I recommend Harbin city, different styles city 😊

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  2 місяці тому

      Are you from there?

    • @katiecanada4773
      @katiecanada4773 2 місяці тому

      @@oliverdadema Yes, haven't been back for 10 years, Harbin ice and snow festival is very unique! check it out.

  • @simonggg
    @simonggg 2 місяці тому

    Great tips! Very thorough and clear! I would recommend Alipay much much more, rather than using cash. Most of Chinese don't use cash nowadays, so sometimes you may get into troublesome situations like the store doesn't have enough changes for you xD.
    btw feel free to let me know if you came to Shanghai~

    • @simonggg
      @simonggg 2 місяці тому

      oh another thing, with the latest regulation, major/formal hotels can no longer reject foreigners with those excuses. (But it is a relatively new regulation around June, so...

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the tip!! Thanks for watching 😍🇨🇳🫶

  • @Lightning9188
    @Lightning9188 3 місяці тому +2

    12:22 you can indeed rent a power-bank literally EVERYWHERE in China. Next time you know, when you go to Shanghai en Beijing and Chongqing!!!!!!!

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      You’re right!!! I’ll keep it in mind next time I go to China (in 3 weeks) 😍🫶

    • @dragongirl266
      @dragongirl266 3 місяці тому

      I had heard that it's more costly to rent, therefore if you prepare ahead then you save yourself the added expense. But you if you are desperate, then it's definitely good to know you can rent one.
      Does anyone know the cost of renting?

    • @marcolam1167
      @marcolam1167 2 місяці тому

      normally 3 yuan for 1 hour. Not expensive at all

  • @TracyT-xd5lm
    @TracyT-xd5lm 3 місяці тому +3

    下载滴滴,打车很方便

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      Yes!! Thanks for the tip 😍🇨🇳🙏🏼

  • @XinSu-2012
    @XinSu-2012 3 місяці тому +2

    The three major Chinese mobile operators no longer support eSIM cards

  • @ulrikebhairaviandrezejewsk5653
    @ulrikebhairaviandrezejewsk5653 3 місяці тому +5

    danke,I am 70 Jahre und meine Favoriten sind Chongqing, weil ich Xiao Zhan sehr schätze und Xian, Mont Emu und die Guan Yin Statur auf Sanya

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому +1

      Good to hear!! I’m going there in 3 weeks, stay tuned! Thanks for watching 😍🫶

    • @ulrikebhairaviandrezejewsk5653
      @ulrikebhairaviandrezejewsk5653 3 місяці тому

      @@oliverdadema where you are going? Chongqing?

  • @daveewen334
    @daveewen334 3 місяці тому +2

    Have you visited New Zealand yet ?

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      Yes! See my recap video here: ua-cam.com/video/UQ7HfCxArSg/v-deo.html 🙏😍

  • @kelvinyschun
    @kelvinyschun 2 місяці тому +1

    Credit cards are accepted at major hotels

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  2 місяці тому

      Oh, that's good to know! Thanks for subscribing and for watching 😍🇨🇳🙏

  • @tiangong-p7k
    @tiangong-p7k 3 місяці тому +2

    👍👍👍

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching again 😍🇨🇳🫶

  • @HarveyChenBlog
    @HarveyChenBlog 3 місяці тому +2

    You didn't mention WeChat pay.

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      It’s harder to set up for foreigners. If you’re not used to the app, it’s a bit confusing. Alipay works amazing and everything is clear! 🙏🏼😍

    • @TakkiGao
      @TakkiGao 2 місяці тому

      @@oliverdademaSome merchants only accept Wechat Pay sometimes. But in most cases, Alipay is enough.

  • @Jesse.dominant
    @Jesse.dominant 2 місяці тому

    You can't be find ATM, because most people haven't using cash many years, mostly we use data pay, even we using our fingers or face can be pay everything. 😂😂😂 More than 6year I have not any cash to used.😂😂 But the train stations or airport usually can be find ATM.

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  2 місяці тому

      Yes hahaha I will exchange cash before going to China next time, just in case 😜

  • @gratefuldeadly7899
    @gratefuldeadly7899 3 місяці тому +1

    not to get political but I think the reasons for CCP to ban these western Apps are: avoid dependency on western Apps in preparation for a potential future conflict or sanction, promote made in China apps, and prevent color revolution turning the country into chaos. It is not ideal but I understand why they do it, especially the first two reasons.

    • @fireflyd-q3v
      @fireflyd-q3v 3 місяці тому +1

      every countries should try their best to maintain their own sovereign intact. european countries have this illusion they have sovereign, in reality they have zero sovereign on internet.

    • @kaixiangyuan5527
      @kaixiangyuan5527 3 місяці тому +3

      If those companies would like to comply with the local law, they would be able to run in China like Apple mentioned by him in the video.

    • @marcolam1167
      @marcolam1167 2 місяці тому +1

      Actually, many of them just exited China, not banned.

  • @李晓东-e3d
    @李晓东-e3d 3 місяці тому +1

    tips=技巧 not小费

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      Oh damn, thanks for letting me know! 🙏🏼

    • @deepseer
      @deepseer 3 місяці тому +1

      The font of the subtitle is not a Chinese font. It's Japanese. Chinese people can easily notice the difference.
      If you really want to use Chinese, you can use Google Noto Sans CJK SC (not TC-TW or JP).

    • @footprintsg
      @footprintsg 3 місяці тому

      Tips = 贴士

  • @盼习爆爆
    @盼习爆爆 3 місяці тому +3

    博主只在深圳待了一天,就出来十条关于中国的视频😂😅

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому +2

      人们要求,我就制作。 别怪我 👏 此外,两周后我就要回中国了 🫶。

  • @pavedmaloney1157
    @pavedmaloney1157 3 місяці тому

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    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  3 місяці тому

      I love the US, but you just gotta be careful not to go to certain areas sometimes. The US is actually very beautiful! 😇

    • @pavedmaloney1157
      @pavedmaloney1157 3 місяці тому

      @@oliverdadema America will be a better place with the white man

  • @haifanli3497
    @haifanli3497 2 місяці тому +1

    中国七八年没用现金了

    • @oliverdadema
      @oliverdadema  2 місяці тому

      Yeah so I figured 😂 But the small street stands sometimes ONLY accept cash, right?

    • @haifanli3497
      @haifanli3497 2 місяці тому

      @@oliverdadema 大部分都是支付宝微信收款,老人小孩可能会用现金,但是小孩的手表可以用支付宝微信付钱

    • @vivianayt1492
      @vivianayt1492 2 місяці тому

      @@oliverdadema Nop! 99.9% of small street stands accept QR codes and don’t carry enough change, so Alipay and WeChat are much safer than using cash😂

  • @shaoxingzheng
    @shaoxingzheng 27 днів тому

    最好的建议 中国有句话 朋友来了有好酒 敌人来了有枪炮 你开开心心来这个国家 遇到任何事情可以找别人帮忙 别人也很乐意帮你 准备好翻译软件 没有任何东西可以阻碍你