The taxi scammers are horrible. Don't take them ever!! Set up Didi or take metro (super convenient and cheap) you will be fine. I am happy you are safe and sound after all.
"u know ur so stressed that u can't even cry" as (also) the eldest daughter/sister, this is my whole life in a sentence lmaoooo omg im so sorry u had to "learn" a lesson in such a stressful way! glad ur safe after all that. also, idk if it's just me but calling or getting the police involved in my own country is already stressful enough so i completely understand that it's not your first choice to do in a foreign place. and since you don't know the language, that adds another layer to how stressful it could be. but damn you pulled thru!
girlllll dw i still be struggling with eldest daughter syndrome to this day :( we in it together !!! and you're spot on, in the moment i was just trying to communicate with someone through google translate at 3am LMAOO like calling the cops was not even a passing thought!! i feel so seen
some of these comments are weird as hell lol. i think you're fine. traveling to china definitely has its own challenges, so this is all par for the course. just chalk it up as learning experiences.
Hey Saki, I just wanted to let you know that I really felt it when you were talking about being the eldest of the siblings in the family. The pressure is unreal and just seeing you live your life and trying to make the best of every day is so comforting to me. Also, I feel so sorry for the taxi incident … just hearing you talk about it gave me anxiety as well xD but your boyfriend supporting you and giving you the motivational speak on the phone was the cutest, sounds like a keeper :D. I wish you all the best
ahhh im glad you can relate, i feel like its not talked about it enough and i still struggle with it to this day even tho i dont even live with my family LOL :') but thank you sm for this comment, i appreciate it so so much and im sending you so much love back!!
idk why everyone is mad at you in the comments like if you’re mad just don’t watch the video… anyways so glad it all worked out for you and you had a great time ❤❤
I am glad you had a good time in China eventually! I grew up in China and lived there until 20 and I still got scammed one time going to the airport. I wish your Chinese friend had told you you needed a visa, not to blame her obviously she had her own problems to worry about. A Chinese person usually is much more familiar with all the visa shenanigans because thats our life. Whenever a friend of mine told me they wanted to go to China the first thing I tell them is "you need a visa and it will take time and money to get it" China is certainly not an easy destination to travel to, considering there are so many hoops to jump thru to use your normal internet tools. it is def a hard one. Now the rest of the world will be easy for you!
What a travel day you had.. I remember seeing it all in real time on IG, was worried about you! Glad you made it safely to Shanghai and connected with Via after those road bumps. Your boyfriend is top tier for helping you and just being there during the situation. I can relate I had a similar childhood like yours with my immigrant mom. Least with traveling you learn a thing or two for the future! Some of these comments are wild but you live and you learn.. I had to be issued a temp visa once in China so I understand the feel of not knowing and being anxious. Cant wait for the next xo
immigrant kids rise upppp :') thank you so much though, im so glad you can relate to the temp visa too !! such a struggle compared to visiting other countries but SO worth it
I am truly sorry for what happened to you. Next time you travel to an unfamiliar place alone, it might be helpful to make some basic preparations. Consider downloading local apps, familiarizing yourself with exchange rates, and learning how to ask for help. This is especially important when visiting countries like China or India. It's crucial to take care of ourselves in such situations.
Girl, drop the VPN you used because I'm moving to Japan in 8 days and I'm terrified now that my VPN won't work and I'll be in a right mess. Which one did you use? Aside from that, glad that you are ok.
thank you girl!! you don’t need a VPN for japan, but i used express VPN while i was in china (it didn’t work at first but seemed i needed to just turn my phone on and off completely). it still cuts out here and there but was ok for 75% of the time!!
i visited a month ago, yes i’ve been able to edit a video in the meantime ❤ i still think i had fault in it because my apps weren’t working but this video is spreading awareness for other travellers. sending love to you!
If one dont go on the reddit page about traveling to China, most people do not understand how many things you have to prepare in advance for the trip to goes smoothly, like that 90% of VPN out there do not work in China or that classic taxi, you wont blink at twice in ur country have high level of scam when it comes to tourists. You did great despite all the hurdles, so happy ur trip turned out so great despite this awful starting bump❤
200 RMB is like 40 AUD. How is that a scam if airport is far from your hotel? You should not travel since you don't even care to do some basic preparations. Just stay in your country.
Harsh lol but I had similar thoughts. Solo travel requires way more preparation especially when going places you don’t speak the language smh very brave and stupid
@@TheoMrk I have get scam in Thailand and even in Europe many times , but I am not pretentious like her, you can just call local police to slove the problem.
oh it’s a beautiful world out there and you’re missing out! shanghai is on par with tokyo and taxi scams happen all over the world, not just china :) it happens
Just came from Via’s video, and when I tell you nothing could’ve prepared me for this😭✋🏼 I’m glad it all worked out and that y’all had an amazing time🥹
"geeting a visa did not even cross my mind" literal first world problems 😭😭
Honestly! That's wild!! How does getting a visa NOT cross your mind???
@@dimitrabir.4177 probably because the last 8 countries i’ve visited didn’t need one but lesson learnt 😋
The taxi scammers are horrible. Don't take them ever!! Set up Didi or take metro (super convenient and cheap) you will be fine. I am happy you are safe and sound after all.
yess i’m glad this was just a one off bad experience i had my entire visit, i was able to order didis through alipay with no issues!
The editing is top tier!!! I’m sorry you had to go through everything ❤️
awh thank you so much 😭❤️
"u know ur so stressed that u can't even cry" as (also) the eldest daughter/sister, this is my whole life in a sentence lmaoooo omg im so sorry u had to "learn" a lesson in such a stressful way! glad ur safe after all that.
also, idk if it's just me but calling or getting the police involved in my own country is already stressful enough so i completely understand that it's not your first choice to do in a foreign place. and since you don't know the language, that adds another layer to how stressful it could be. but damn you pulled thru!
girlllll dw i still be struggling with eldest daughter syndrome to this day :( we in it together !!! and you're spot on, in the moment i was just trying to communicate with someone through google translate at 3am LMAOO like calling the cops was not even a passing thought!! i feel so seen
You can get your money back after calling the Chinese police. If you have problems in China, call the police. They'll help you.
some of these comments are weird as hell lol. i think you're fine. traveling to china definitely has its own challenges, so this is all par for the course. just chalk it up as learning experiences.
i’m assuming they’re all bitter men 😅 and you’re so right!! definitely the most challenging but so so glad for the experience
Hey Saki, I just wanted to let you know that I really felt it when you were talking about being the eldest of the siblings in the family. The pressure is unreal and just seeing you live your life and trying to make the best of every day is so comforting to me. Also, I feel so sorry for the taxi incident … just hearing you talk about it gave me anxiety as well xD but your boyfriend supporting you and giving you the motivational speak on the phone was the cutest, sounds like a keeper :D. I wish you all the best
ahhh im glad you can relate, i feel like its not talked about it enough and i still struggle with it to this day even tho i dont even live with my family LOL :') but thank you sm for this comment, i appreciate it so so much and im sending you so much love back!!
idk why everyone is mad at you in the comments like if you’re mad just don’t watch the video… anyways so glad it all worked out for you and you had a great time ❤❤
(its ok they boost my engagement) and thank you sm :') xx
@@sakipan AHAHA SO REAL!! and ofc ❤️
I am glad you had a good time in China eventually! I grew up in China and lived there until 20 and I still got scammed one time going to the airport. I wish your Chinese friend had told you you needed a visa, not to blame her obviously she had her own problems to worry about. A Chinese person usually is much more familiar with all the visa shenanigans because thats our life. Whenever a friend of mine told me they wanted to go to China the first thing I tell them is "you need a visa and it will take time and money to get it"
China is certainly not an easy destination to travel to, considering there are so many hoops to jump thru to use your normal internet tools. it is def a hard one. Now the rest of the world will be easy for you!
"now the rest of the world will be easy for you" :"))) i genuinely feel this way after that event too, so stressful but shanghai was so worth it!!
loved this vlog saki
canon g7x mark 3!! auto focus is badd tho i heard mark 2 has better focus
Props to you for getting through all of this! That taxi driver sounded so rude :( - I hope he has the day that he deserves
What a travel day you had.. I remember seeing it all in real time on IG, was worried about you! Glad you made it safely to Shanghai and connected with Via after those road bumps. Your boyfriend is top tier for helping you and just being there during the situation. I can relate I had a similar childhood like yours with my immigrant mom. Least with traveling you learn a thing or two for the future! Some of these comments are wild but you live and you learn.. I had to be issued a temp visa once in China so I understand the feel of not knowing and being anxious. Cant wait for the next xo
immigrant kids rise upppp :') thank you so much though, im so glad you can relate to the temp visa too !! such a struggle compared to visiting other countries but SO worth it
I am truly sorry for what happened to you. Next time you travel to an unfamiliar place alone, it might be helpful to make some basic preparations. Consider downloading local apps, familiarizing yourself with exchange rates, and learning how to ask for help. This is especially important when visiting countries like China or India. It's crucial to take care of ourselves in such situations.
什么叫中国和印度 几个意思啊
even chinese got scammed when travel to another cities that is the reason download didi is on the top priority.
Could you have asked the hotel to help translate and ask the hotel what the standard taxi rate for that distance should have been?
no she could not care less 😂 she seemed like a young intern but i didn’t book an expensive hotel so that’s expected!
Girl, drop the VPN you used because I'm moving to Japan in 8 days and I'm terrified now that my VPN won't work and I'll be in a right mess. Which one did you use?
Aside from that, glad that you are ok.
thank you girl!! you don’t need a VPN for japan, but i used express VPN while i was in china (it didn’t work at first but seemed i needed to just turn my phone on and off completely). it still cuts out here and there but was ok for 75% of the time!!
Love how supportive your boyfriend is ❤
so grateful 😭
I hope you can make a guide video about solo traveling!😊
You can make a video in UA-cam and you cannot make police report in China? You get your money returned immediately. ..LOL.
i visited a month ago, yes i’ve been able to edit a video in the meantime ❤ i still think i had fault in it because my apps weren’t working but this video is spreading awareness for other travellers. sending love to you!
Wtf..
Waaaaaaaa so nightmarish! I would have had a complete meltdown😭😭😭😭
If one dont go on the reddit page about traveling to China, most people do not understand how many things you have to prepare in advance for the trip to goes smoothly, like that 90% of VPN out there do not work in China or that classic taxi, you wont blink at twice in ur country have high level of scam when it comes to tourists. You did great despite all the hurdles, so happy ur trip turned out so great despite this awful starting bump❤
Australian passport holders can visit mainland China visa-free from July 1, 2024.
for 15 days only
You can ask help from china’s police.
yeah i mentioned it in the video and caption :)
Not surprised about the Scams it’s happening all over
i feel like some of the comments here were written by the taxi driver lol
HAHAHA you’re absolutely spot on
no seriously cause like what are they so mad at….
Always use DiDi in China.
How OLD ARE YOU?
Educated in the U.S.A. West Coast?
“ME, ME, AND ME!”
are you aware this is a channel about me sir
is the American accent in the room with us? 😂😂😂😂
@@Sofieemi HAHAHAHAH no so valid xx
Or go to South Korea
i actually enjoyed shanghai much more than south korea ❤
@@sakipan well good for you It’s Communism no way it’s not a free country
Don’t go there
i’ll be going back lol
200 RMB is like 40 AUD. How is that a scam if airport is far from your hotel? You should not travel since you don't even care to do some basic preparations. Just stay in your country.
Harsh lol but I had similar thoughts. Solo travel requires way more preparation especially when going places you don’t speak the language smh very brave and stupid
She clearly said 200 RMB for a 8 to 10-minute taxi ride. Is that the usual rate for you? 😂 You should not comment since you don’t even care to listen.
@@TheoMrk I have get scam in Thailand and even in Europe many times , but I am not pretentious like her, you can just call local police to slove the problem.
@@qiangyou6694yes，otherwise crying is just pathetic
@@qiangyou6694 Calling local police when you're on holiday is not that easy, especially if you don't speak the language. She doesn't know any chinese.
Scam or not, you sounded like a little girl shedding tears over minor things.
sending you love & healing sir xo
It’s a horrible world out there I have no interest in going to China Russia or any country like thst Gonto Japan Singapore
oh it’s a beautiful world out there and you’re missing out! shanghai is on par with tokyo and taxi scams happen all over the world, not just china :) it happens
@@sakipan China is a Communist country or have you forgotten o way
@@sakipan you can put all the lipstick yoiu want on it I hsve no interest in going to a communist country
clearly uneducated
@@debrafirestone861then stay home
Just came from Via’s video, and when I tell you nothing could’ve prepared me for this😭✋🏼 I’m glad it all worked out and that y’all had an amazing time🥹
HAHAHAH rough start for sure but yes we had a grand time 🥹 can’t wait to edit the week long shanghai trip 💗