Not at all, looks like they took ideas from many different countries and turned it into an eclectic array of cultures. Would not have believed it was China if you showed me pictures and ask where in the world do you think this is. Hope you have a great weekend!💕👍
Chinese immigration questioned the US passport holder a bit more is simply a response to US immigration gave Chinese tourists a hard time at ports of entry. it was individual action, not government policy.
Having been to China a few times, flying in and out of Shanghai as I was staying in Suzhou which is pretty close to Shanghai. Shanghai is pretty amazing, it's such a mix between traditional and ultra modern that makes western cities look like we're stuck in the 1800's here in the west. I was expecting China and especially Shanghai to be super crowded because of the population, but it really isn't unless you're in some very touristy spot and especially if there's some event or major holiday going on. During my last visit to China, the world expo was being held in Shanghai (2010) and that was honestly the only time I saw Shanghai being very crowded because there wasn't just locals and regular visitors, but also a lot of people who was there due to the expo. During my first visit in late 2006, I was up in the Oriental Pearl tower and had really nice lunch in the revolving restaurant up there, both good food and amazing views! Soup dumplings in Shanghai are the best! Been to the original restaurant for Shanghainese xiaolong bao in Yuyuan garden a couple of times, and even now over 14 years after my last visit, I'm still missing those dumplings!
How did you extend your visa as a German I want to come there and as a Netherlands passport holder I just it’s same for you ! 15 days visa free and can you tell how u are able to stay longer? Thank you 🙏🏿
@@kikik123kiki6 Well, I am here on a Student Visa, however there are plenty options to extend your Visa (Including multiple types ranging from work to tourist, etc.) any time. Keep in mind so, if you dont have an adequate contact, you cant do that while already in China, atleast as far as I know. Meaning, you have to get your fully planned out Visa either before you enter China, or alternativly you have to travell to Hongkong to extend it there. Hope that was helpfull, if theres anything else lemme know ... Additionally, have an amazin day :)
Visited Shanghai once on a work trip, and walked Nanjing Road out to the Bund, same as you two. It definitely makes you feel like you are in a foreign land. The subway was quite an experience, and as a tall American, I definitely caught a lot of side-eye.
Chinese traffic is as quiet as it is partially because non electric scooters were banned from being sold in the country (at least the cities) many years ago, so unless you see a proper motorcycle, you're unlikely to see any two wheeled vehicle that isn't electric or manually pedalled. It was like this already at the time when I went to China a few times between late 2006 and summer of 2010, and going by this video, the traffic is even more silent now than when I went. More electric vehicles in general now compared to 14+ years ago. I always loved my time in China
You haven't been to China, please don't spread rumors. The fact is that gasoline motorcycles are purchased at will, but they belong to motor vehicles, but electric bicycles don't need to follow the motorcycle road rules and drive in the bicycle lane. Therefore, people prefer electric bicycles to gasoline motorcycles for short-distance trips, and the reasons for the popularity of electric vehicles in China are good quality, low price, intelligence and low travel expenses.
You might have misunderstood some facts that what has been forbidden in Shanghai is Fuel-assisted bicycle, not fuel motorcycle. You can still purchase a fuel motorcycle(eg. retro motorcycles are hot these days in this city), if you like, but you must spend more cost on the license and it's much less economical and less convenient, since motorcyles are not allowed to drive in inner circle and certain areas of the city. Therefore, people choose e-cycles naturally for practical reasons.
There are many beautiful cities in China. I believe that traveling in China will bring endless surprises to your family and you will have unforgettable memories.
Hi Deana and Phil. I was born in China East of Shanghai called Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province. Lived in America since 3 years old by my adopted parents . I am glad able to visit my birth country. Hear Mandarin too. I know quite a bit of Mandarin by studying it last year and still continue. I am glad Deana knew some basic Mandarin.
@@cyniccai Thank you for this comment. I know this comment meant to help me. What if I wasn't interested in finding my birth parents. Because not all adoptees want to, and I am aware that my family in China are missing me and might be searching for me too, but I do not know. Thankfully I do have interest in knowing my birth family. I already hired a searcher in China and put my DNA into a database. I had no luck yet.
That was a good video of your incredible trip. The quietness of the roads are surprising but makes sense when you explained about the electric scooters and cars. That was smart of Phil to trade in his small bowl to the actual serving bowl at that restaurant - haha. Thank you for taking us with you on your trip.
Seems like only yesterday China opened back up to tourists, it’s amazing what can be accomplished in only a few short decades. Have to say I wonder how many pedestrians get knocked around by the scooters and motorcycles, looks like there is hardly any deviation between the two. Food looked tasty, definitely made me hungry,lol. Deana and Phil, Thanks for taking us along, quite an experience.
@bkm2797 I live in HongKong, and I visit Mainland several days each month for over a year. Never once I see a knock between scooters and pedestrians. You go there, and you will be amazed at their skill. Speed below 40 km/hr is having the rights as pedestrians.
I think the powers that be shld curb these bad conduct (riding vehicles onto pedestrians lane or in opposite direction or hooting/honking) as it represents chaos
I am from Wuxi, a small city next to Shanghai. I often go to Shanghai. Relatively speaking, many places in Shanghai are already very worn, because the earliest development of Shanghai and the early construction of the city. If you like to see the skyscraper, please visit Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Changsha, Nanjing and other cities such as cities and other cities such as cities and other cities such as cities and other cities. The construction of these cities is relatively late, so urban buildings are more new
Memories! I studied in Shanghai at Fudan in 1987/88 (!) at the age of 21. At that time, pudong, the other side of the river, was all but completely empty. Not a single high-rise, just a few shacks on the riverbank. My last time in Shanghai was a business trip in spring 2007. What strikes me in this video is how few people are in the streets! I swear, there were about a hundred times more, then! At all times 9f the day, and even late at night. Strange. Where have they all gone?
Because Shanghai has built about 20 urban sub-centers, locals no longer need to go to Nanjing Road. Nanjing Road is completely given over to tourists. As a Shanghainese, the last time I went to Nanjing Road was about 7 or 8 years ago.
I was teaching in Beijing around that time and visited Shanghai the spring of 1987. My GF and I had a great time in simpler time China. Of course it has changed remarkably and is more wealthy and the Chinese people enjoy a much better standard of living. We will see if our hosts visit Suzhou, Hangzhou or some other scenic spot near Shanghai.
Another interesting video !! I also went though a weird transit experience at PVG.. I was only there for a transit to Japan from Germany but they asked me to enter China and exist China instead of staying in the transit area. I think the biggest problem on immigration in China is that what a staff at aipport says is different from what other staffs say that makes tourists so frustrated and we just end up having to follow what they say without reasonable explanation.. But, I truly love the people and foods in China so addressing this issue can make China more attractive for tourists :)
Aren’t there some translation apps work pretty well when travel to China? I saw some UA-camrs who knows zero Chinese language used them when they traveled to China.
Shanghai has a population of 24 million, and there are only 18,000 police officers. Is it a lot? Most of the people on the street are not official police, but mostly auxiliary police and security guards.
9:24 In Chinese culture, placing chopsticks upright in a bowl is generally considered an unlucky and inappropriate behavior. This practice is often associated with offering food to the deceased, and is considered a way to prepare food for the ancestors.
Ive had a Tesla for a while now. I also have an Audi that mostly sits in the driveway. The last time I drove the Audi all I could hear was the engine, and it just sounded loud and… dirty? It felt clunky and slow and I noticed the exhaust smell when I parked it. Im envious of their relatively quiet and pollution free streets.
The New Teslas are the UGLIEST Vehicle on the Road ! You couldn't give me one or catch me dead in one !! UGLY ! UGLY ! UGLY ! They look like a big Box on wheels , No Style at all !!!!
Hi Phil, I am Japanese and my husband is a Newfoundlander or a big white guy. I think my husband would’ve done the same at dinner time and just grab the serving plate to make his plate. I probably would’ve done the same as Deanna and eaten out of the bowl I was given Just to fit in with the locals.
This said "Chinese food greasy" are not their own cooking foreigners, but anyone who has seen mayonnaise, cheese, cake, cookies are how to do, can not say this kind of words, Chinese just look at the oil, Western food can not see what oil but we eat it all
10:25 You are wasting soy sauce or vinegar of that shop. Nobody in China will put that many soy sauce or vinegar into the bowl. Wanton soup is, by custom, meant to be with very few condimentes. If you don’t like plain food, you can just order Sichuan style wonton or put sauce into a small plate.
Since you brought it up, it should surprises you more that started in 2024, every two cars sold in Mainland China, one of them is electric/plug-in hybrid. And China consumes 30 millions plus cars every year, equals the US, Japan and the EU combined, imagine that.
@ I keep seeing 1 million “plus” EV sales in China for this or that month If the numbers stay the same we are taking at least 12 million EVs sold There is the Nov 11 Singles day, coming up in a week… So it is possible to see even bigger sales figures for these last 2 months of 2024 I’m predicting 14 million EVs sold in China for 2024
@@FAFORednickincell Bro, I quoted my own comment for you already, it is EVs+Hybrid, not EV alone, they are different. So I just did some researches for you, 2.5 millions cars(bus and truck included) were sold here in Mainland China last month, 714000 of them were new energy ones(EV+Hybrid). And currently 29% of all the cars on the road are new energy ones.
Beside Shanghai, I strongly recommend you couple visit Macao 🇲🇴, one of two Special Administration Regions of China. As Europeans you will find it very interesting.
It’s not that…. One is 15 days visa free, the other is 144 transit visa. So of course you need to do a little bit more form filling stuff to get a visa document.
We went on a silk road tour with a British travel agency and visited many really small towns and rural spots in the far west of China and we were impressed by how vibrant the communities were and their range of amenities and infrastructural provisions. Conversely, we were stunned by the poverty in Florida, when we were last there on an academic conference, once outside the major cities. Food for thought indeed for us Brits brainwashed daily by disinformation from our mainstream media narratives.
What a hater!!! Don't you know the fact that life in rural in China is very advance? visit China yourself, otherwise, you are still a frog in the well.
Yes, the difference between small and big cities in China is mainly in terms of urban size, but there is not much difference in building quality. However, the rural areas in China have a completely opposite scenery. Their natural scenery is very beautiful, without high-rise buildings, it is comparable to villa areas.
I guess I would just have to go hungry most of the time if it wasn't handheld food because I never did eat with chopsticks or learned how to. I would request a Fork & Spoon !!
Why do you make it sound like Shanghai is a like a "Police State" just because you happened to see police presence on the street. Seriously with Shanghai population of over 25 million people, even larger than many European countries(not cities), the ratio of policemen to the population is almost negligible. And for your information, the police are there for your safety and certainly not to control the people activities like in a "police state"!
Yeah, go ahead and say something negative about the government, or do something on Chinese social media that's considered wrong or against establishment order. See how those police handle the situation.
China is cool, but it IS a police state. Go to Tokyo w 30 million people. You barely see the police, no one is scared to talk to them and there is NOT survellance cameras on EVERY building & street corner. But I still like China, they are doing many things to improve the lives of their poor people!!!
in Chinese cities, the more you close to the city center or tourist site, the more policeman you can see. in other parts of the cities, there is not so many policemen on the streets.
@@LordLOC They have public protests all the time. Lot more peaceful than you think. You should try going there instead of projecting your own police state - America.
@@yharnamiyhill787 I've been to China plenty of times already, thanks. I love the country and I miss going there. That doesn't stop me from being against their government and the literal communist dictator in charge. I'm well aware there are public protests in China all the time. And who said they weren't peaceful in China? The people are wonderful usually in China. However, having public protests is one thing, being on a government list or arrested for bashing the government etc. later on, is another thing. I have friends who I made while there who were taken in by the government for spouting anti-government sentiments or pro-democratic ideals. It's not some made up thing that anti-China people say, it actually happens. If you deny that, oh well - can't really help you there, I guess.
Hearing a German spout out the Scottish phrase "a wee boy" made me chuckle. Just as a point of reference, the Shanghai Tower is only second if it's measured in height to the highest occupiable floor, otherwise it's now the third highest as the Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur has taken second place by 47 meters.
True. And we just were in KL looking at Merdeka 118. But tbh, I think it's silly counting these thin spikes like on Merdeka. So many buildings do that just for the numbers... So in my opinion, Shanghai Tower is still number #2. But that's just a wee boy's opinion. :D
Merdeke is,as the name suggests, merde. It’s listed number two because of the antenna. It’s a joke compared to Shanghai tower. And I have been to both places
I have to happily tell you that we have quit from the high-rise building competition, so any country that wants to build high-rise buildings doesn't have to worry about competition from China. Our government (China) has banned the construction of any high-rise buildings over 500 meters. This is wise because the maintenance costs and fire safety of high-rise buildings are a big issue.
@@DeanaandPhil These high-rise buildings are all from the past. We are now paying more attention to the quality of life, so you will see more parks between cities instead of high-rise buildings.
@@TheBeatles..Yes, English is the world language. Which international law stipulates that all restaurants in China should have English menus? Chinese don't give you a shhhhht, but I know the arrogance and ignorance of western whites are also world-famous. Yes, I'm not talking about others, I'm just talking about you. If you are not white, then I feel sorry for you. I can see that you are really willing to be a white slave.
@@kevinchou8990 MR Chou, yes more people speak Chinese. However, English is the No.1 Global language. English is now the global language of business. More and more multinational companies are mandating English as the common corporate language. This why English, not Korean or Greek or Japanese is compulsory in Chinese schools. But if it make you happy to boast about China, good luck.
12:51 The police in China are very different from those in the US and Europe where the police can be very violent and harassing. You have to be very thankful that they are there because they are there to serve and protect the people so that there is social order, peace and freedom. You can enjoy your stay in China without fear of being stampeded or even getting lost. The police there are usually very friendly and helpful. Together with the high-tech system, it ensures you have a safe and happy journey throughout China. Don't get me wrong. China is safe with or without these gadgets.
The lifestyle of regular citizens is very different than the political strategies of the government leaders. China is allowing freedoms because they have to. What good is starving communism after all? So happy to see the way electric vehicles are common in Shanghai.
3:57 Shanghai is not known for pickpockets unlike many European and Western Countries. There are far too many cameras to catch thieves. Shanghai is one of the safest cities in the world just as China is one of the safest countries in the world.
@@violetviolet888 people get too relaxed & things happen. You don't have to be on edge & be wary of every single detail like in other countries but people must be aware of their surroundings. There are bad people everywhere in the world. The difference is punishment. In china If found guilty severe punishment. It doesn't matter if it's a small or big crime.
@@ReyOfLight has nothing to do with Chinese conventions, zero. Schindler is a common German family name. And the owner who came up with this restaurant name goes by the name Schindler, he started his business in Beijing.
Hey, you don't have to worry about pick pockets, because nobody carries cash around right now and apparently they cannot make a living doing so any more... I lived in EU for 10 years and I know what you're talking about (not saying EU is bad) but digital payments eliminated them
German ppl enjoy the 15-day visa free policy while Americans go with the 144 hours one. Of course you two need to go through different immigration procedures. Come on it's nothing about the sino-US relationship.
Hallo Deana und Phil, Ich finde, dass kommunistische Länder immer als freiheitseingeschränkt dargestellt werden. Wenn man dann aber sieht, wie aufgeräumt, Weltoffen und sauber es dort ist, begreift man, dass nicht nur Nachteile mit dieser Staatsform einhergehen. Wenn ich diesen lowlevel Geräuschpegel höre, wäre das die beste Werbung für eine Mobilitätswende hier. Tolles Video mit jeder Menge Yumminess.❤
I grew up in a 38K town in Germany and a grade above me was a Chinese exchange student from Shanghei, he was maybe 16 at that time I would say and he spoke ZERO German when he came here, a year later when he was going back to China he spoke almost accent free in German and when he was asked how he liked it, he said "I like Germany way more than Shanghei, I wish I could stay here and not go back" than he was asked to describe Shanghei and why he likes Germany more and he said he is not much of a big-city person and realised that a smaller place in Germany was more his thing
Trust me, you're as an American is not that important. The government has 1.4 billion people to take care of, what make you think anyone has time for an average Joe like you.
This is just a question/curious on my part....🤔....does u and other westerners who are doing this kind of content are actually friendly or friends wt Expats or ABA (ALL west BORN/BOIN ASIAN) in your own country or just to fools us for CONTENTS or CHEAP and expect us in Asia Major, Asia Minor, EurAsia (Slavic part not whoite part) ASEAN & GlobalSouth population that u all are same kindred spirits like us...???.🤔.... only PRIVIET NIHAO maybe Salam from ASEAN 🤘
Shanghai has 24 million permanent residents and 6 million floating population every day, among which there are always some unruly people or things happening.
It's considered "bad luck" in a sense to stick your chopsticks into your food bowl, especially if it's a bowl of rice. It resembles incense sticks in a bowl at a grave
I love the country, but hate the system, lmao, as if you had suffered personally from the system, but factually none and only shits fed by MSM . pathetic !
Shanghai is quite the city. Is this what you expected?
Not at all, looks like they took ideas from many different countries and turned it into an eclectic array of cultures. Would not have believed it was China if you showed me pictures and ask where in the world do you think this is. Hope you have a great weekend!💕👍
Chinese immigration questioned the US passport holder a bit more is simply a response to US immigration gave Chinese tourists a hard time at ports of entry. it was individual action, not government policy.
Ich finde es sehr interessant... Viel Spaß! Subscribed!
Having been to China a few times, flying in and out of Shanghai as I was staying in Suzhou which is pretty close to Shanghai. Shanghai is pretty amazing, it's such a mix between traditional and ultra modern that makes western cities look like we're stuck in the 1800's here in the west. I was expecting China and especially Shanghai to be super crowded because of the population, but it really isn't unless you're in some very touristy spot and especially if there's some event or major holiday going on. During my last visit to China, the world expo was being held in Shanghai (2010) and that was honestly the only time I saw Shanghai being very crowded because there wasn't just locals and regular visitors, but also a lot of people who was there due to the expo. During my first visit in late 2006, I was up in the Oriental Pearl tower and had really nice lunch in the revolving restaurant up there, both good food and amazing views!
Soup dumplings in Shanghai are the best! Been to the original restaurant for Shanghainese xiaolong bao in Yuyuan garden a couple of times, and even now over 14 years after my last visit, I'm still missing those dumplings!
@SLAVAUKRAINI-y6p Ukraine needs you at the frontline, what's left of it.
As a german living in China for almost 7 months now I am super hyped to take a trip to Shanghai soon
How did you extend your visa as a German I want to come there and as a Netherlands passport holder I just it’s same for you ! 15 days visa free and can you tell how u are able to stay longer? Thank you 🙏🏿
@@kikik123kiki6 Well, I am here on a Student Visa, however there are plenty options to extend your Visa (Including multiple types ranging from work to tourist, etc.)
any time.
Keep in mind so, if you dont have an adequate contact, you cant do that while already in China, atleast as far as I know.
Meaning, you have to get your fully planned out Visa either before you enter China, or alternativly you have to travell to Hongkong to extend it there.
Hope that was helpfull, if theres anything else lemme know ...
Additionally, have an amazin day :)
@@kikik123kiki6 15天结束时候去香港 然后回来 就能再多15天 如果还想呆 回去澳门 就能在获得15天签证
Visited Shanghai once on a work trip, and walked Nanjing Road out to the Bund, same as you two. It definitely makes you feel like you are in a foreign land. The subway was quite an experience, and as a tall American, I definitely caught a lot of side-eye.
Chinese traffic is as quiet as it is partially because non electric scooters were banned from being sold in the country (at least the cities) many years ago, so unless you see a proper motorcycle, you're unlikely to see any two wheeled vehicle that isn't electric or manually pedalled. It was like this already at the time when I went to China a few times between late 2006 and summer of 2010, and going by this video, the traffic is even more silent now than when I went. More electric vehicles in general now compared to 14+ years ago.
I always loved my time in China
You are welcome to come back to China again, after 14 years of development China has changed a lot, I believe you will be surprised when you come!
You haven't been to China, please don't spread rumors. The fact is that gasoline motorcycles are purchased at will, but they belong to motor vehicles, but electric bicycles don't need to follow the motorcycle road rules and drive in the bicycle lane. Therefore, people prefer electric bicycles to gasoline motorcycles for short-distance trips, and the reasons for the popularity of electric vehicles in China are good quality, low price, intelligence and low travel expenses.
You might have misunderstood some facts that what has been forbidden in Shanghai is Fuel-assisted bicycle, not fuel motorcycle. You can still purchase a fuel motorcycle(eg. retro motorcycles are hot these days in this city), if you like, but you must spend more cost on the license and it's much less economical and less convenient, since motorcyles are not allowed to drive in inner circle and certain areas of the city. Therefore, people choose e-cycles naturally for practical reasons.
they still cause more air pollution than 2/3 of the rest of the world, combined!
This looks very clean and modern. I will never go to many of these countries, but I enjoy catching them at home.
Well, that is why seeing is believing! Have fun and enjoy all of the good eats!
watch this video in Shanghai about Halloween:
"China in Turmoil, CCP on Edge! Shanghai Girl Shouts for Freedom on Halloween as Police Swarm Streets"
There are many beautiful cities in China. I believe that traveling in China will bring endless surprises to your family and you will have unforgettable memories.
Absolutely beautiful city. So clean. Thank you
Wow, it's completely different from what I imagined. Thanks for showing a little bit of this city! 😊
Hi Deana and Phil. I was born in China East of Shanghai called Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province. Lived in America since 3 years old by my adopted parents . I am glad able to visit my birth country. Hear Mandarin too. I know quite a bit of Mandarin by studying it last year and still continue. I am glad Deana knew some basic Mandarin.
你好！如果你想找在China 的家人，可以找 dou yin 宝贝回家的志愿者❤
Hello, if you want to find your family in China, you can find the volunteers of Baby Return Home
You can look for help in China police officer too, maybe you family miss you very much too.
@@AllenLam-pr9xr 谢谢你，
@@cyniccai Thank you for this comment. I know this comment meant to help me. What if I wasn't interested in finding my birth parents. Because not all adoptees want to, and I am aware that my family in China are missing me and might be searching for me too, but I do not know. Thankfully I do have interest in knowing my birth family. I already hired a searcher in China and put my DNA into a database. I had no luck yet.
Such a beautiful city! Would love to visit one day!
Ooooh, i love the food so much. 😋
gutter oil is your thing huh?
@@fs5775 你全家都爱吃地沟油😂🤣
@fs5775 Why do you have to lose money to use gutter oil? Isn’t it more profitable to sell it to make biofuels?
That was a good video of your incredible trip. The quietness of the roads are surprising but makes sense when you explained about the electric scooters and cars. That was smart of Phil to trade in his small bowl to the actual serving bowl at that restaurant - haha. Thank you for taking us with you on your trip.
Seems like only yesterday China opened back up to tourists, it’s amazing what can be accomplished in only a few short decades. Have to say I wonder how many pedestrians get knocked around by the scooters and motorcycles, looks like there is hardly any deviation between the two. Food looked tasty, definitely made me hungry,lol. Deana and Phil, Thanks for taking us along, quite an experience.
@bkm2797 I live in HongKong, and I visit Mainland several days each month for over a year. Never once I see a knock between scooters and pedestrians. You go there, and you will be amazed at their skill. Speed below 40 km/hr is having the rights as pedestrians.
I think the powers that be shld curb these bad conduct (riding vehicles onto pedestrians lane or in opposite direction or hooting/honking) as it represents chaos
@@alanbgtan Most countries that have this scary way of handling traffic pedestrian or vehicle call it organized chaos,lol.
@SLAVAUKRAINI-y6p you got a share from 1.6 billion
@@alanbgtan diffrent country diffrent rules it works out there why should they do things to your standards?
Welcome to Shanghai! Hope you have the best time here ❤
I am from Wuxi, a small city next to Shanghai. I often go to Shanghai. Relatively speaking, many places in Shanghai are already very worn, because the earliest development of Shanghai and the early construction of the city. If you like to see the skyscraper, please visit Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Changsha, Nanjing and other cities such as cities and other cities such as cities and other cities such as cities and other cities. The construction of these cities is relatively late, so urban buildings are more new
I have never heard traffic like that before. First I thought its normal but then you showed comparison to thailand and I realised, OMG!
The sound of electric motorcycles and electric cars is very low!
Memories! I studied in Shanghai at Fudan in 1987/88 (!) at the age of 21. At that time, pudong, the other side of the river, was all but completely empty. Not a single high-rise, just a few shacks on the riverbank.
My last time in Shanghai was a business trip in spring 2007.
What strikes me in this video is how few people are in the streets! I swear, there were about a hundred times more, then! At all times 9f the day, and even late at night. Strange. Where have they all gone?
At home playing with their phones.. People used to go out so much more than now.
Fudan Univ is great! Wish you have another chance to go back to China and visit Shanghai again! 😀
Because Shanghai has built about 20 urban sub-centers, locals no longer need to go to Nanjing Road. Nanjing Road is completely given over to tourists. As a Shanghainese, the last time I went to Nanjing Road was about 7 or 8 years ago.
@@exile9172 Makes sense! I went to 五角场 in 2007, and wow! had it changed since 1988!
I was teaching in Beijing around that time and visited Shanghai the spring of 1987. My GF and I had a great time in simpler time China. Of course it has changed remarkably and is more wealthy and the Chinese people enjoy a much better standard of living. We will see if our hosts visit Suzhou, Hangzhou or some other scenic spot near Shanghai.
Hi guys have a nice weekend❤
Oh wow, Deane and I were in Schanghai simultaneously. We lived there 2014-2017, in Songjiang and Minhang district. Epic times to live in China.
Thanks!
Another interesting video !! I also went though a weird transit experience at PVG.. I was only there for a transit to Japan from Germany but they asked me to enter China and exist China instead of staying in the transit area. I think the biggest problem on immigration in China is that what a staff at aipport says is different from what other staffs say that makes tourists so frustrated and we just end up having to follow what they say without reasonable explanation.. But, I truly love the people and foods in China so addressing this issue can make China more attractive for tourists :)
Have also been in Shanghai but that some some years ago, think they just started the ground work of Shanghai Tower back then.
So excited for this series! Personal question do you both own or ever wear wedding rings? 😊
Aren’t there some translation apps work pretty well when travel to China? I saw some UA-camrs who knows zero Chinese language used them when they traveled to China.
❤👏Wonderful video 👍👍
Guys just enjoy the stay and explore new places 🍻🍻🍻
我们没有试过街头被抢劫，没有试过街头被威胁，也没有试过街头被如何。所以想问，你在这个幽暗的街头你想干嘛？有句老话分享给大家：君子坦荡荡，小人怕戚戚！心里没有鬼，为什么要怕鬼敲门呢？我感觉多学点中国文化吧，道，到此结束~
那不是油腻，那是一直餐厅才用的熟油，食物做好在放的，这样食物入味，色彩好看，一般自己做饭不放最后一道油
而且也没必要把盘子里的油都喝下去,这比把黄油揉进面包里健康多了
Shanghai has a population of 24 million, and there are only 18,000 police officers. Is it a lot? Most of the people on the street are not official police, but mostly auxiliary police and security guards.
Phil anticipating the skyscrapers "I'm have half-stiffy" 🤣😂
I laughed at that too.
what you couldn't capture in the video is the smell of 2 cycle engines in thailand
9:24 In Chinese culture, placing chopsticks upright in a bowl is generally considered an unlucky and inappropriate behavior. This practice is often associated with offering food to the deceased, and is considered a way to prepare food for the ancestors.
Ive had a Tesla for a while now. I also have an Audi that mostly sits in the driveway. The last time I drove the Audi all I could hear was the engine, and it just sounded loud and… dirty? It felt clunky and slow and I noticed the exhaust smell when I parked it. Im envious of their relatively quiet and pollution free streets.
The New Teslas are the UGLIEST Vehicle on the Road ! You couldn't give me one or catch me dead in one !! UGLY ! UGLY ! UGLY ! They look like a big Box on wheels , No Style at all !!!!
@@BearStar1 can't agree more with you on the Tesla pickup. So why not consider a BYD, or Xiaomi...
Unfortunately, many car enthusiasts WANT their cars to sound loud and aggressive...
Not sure what is your passport issues but I always had it so easy each time I go China 😊
> goes to such a normal city
> "My first impression of China is mind-blowing"
Maybe because THE China in their mind is too bad.
Hi Phil,
I am Japanese and my husband is a Newfoundlander or a big white guy.
I think my husband would’ve done the same at dinner time and just grab the serving plate to make his plate. I probably would’ve done the same as Deanna and eaten out of the bowl I was given Just to fit in with the locals.
This said "Chinese food greasy" are not their own cooking foreigners, but anyone who has seen mayonnaise, cheese, cake, cookies are how to do, can not say this kind of words, Chinese just look at the oil, Western food can not see what oil but we eat it all
Cities aren't loud, cars are loud. Greetings to NJB ;)
10:25 You are wasting soy sauce or vinegar of that shop. Nobody in China will put that many soy sauce or vinegar into the bowl.
Wanton soup is, by custom, meant to be with very few condimentes. If you don’t like plain food, you can just order Sichuan style wonton or put sauce into a small plate.
Or simply put some soy sauce in it...?
Deana, the French restaurant we went together 12 years ago, closed forever...... LOL
Since you brought it up, it should surprises you more that started in 2024, every two cars sold in Mainland China, one of them is electric/plug-in hybrid. And China consumes 30 millions plus cars every year, equals the US, Japan and the EU combined, imagine that.
1400000000
Right now the EV car projection is 10 million for 2024....
rumblings of 11 to 12 million EV cars this year
15 million EVs would be mind blowing
@@FAFORednickincell "One of them is electric/plug-in hybrid."
@ I keep seeing 1 million “plus” EV sales in China for this or that month
If the numbers stay the same we are taking at least 12 million EVs sold
There is the Nov 11 Singles day, coming up in a week…
So it is possible to see even bigger sales figures for these last 2 months of 2024
I’m predicting 14 million EVs sold in China for 2024
@@FAFORednickincell Bro, I quoted my own comment for you already, it is EVs+Hybrid, not EV alone, they are different.
So I just did some researches for you, 2.5 millions cars(bus and truck included) were sold here in Mainland China last month, 714000 of them were new energy ones(EV+Hybrid). And currently 29% of all the cars on the road are new energy ones.
What’s the BGM of the last scene please ？
Looks amazing. Just wondering where the pisang goreng and sate ajam are.
It was extremely stressful watching your husband eating that Xiaolongbao and spilling the soup inside ! 🤣
Beside Shanghai, I strongly recommend you couple visit Macao 🇲🇴, one of two Special Administration Regions of China. As Europeans you will find it very interesting.
For europeans, european style is boring, i guess.
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Shanghai is a very good city for foreign tourists
Nice..
It's normal for Americans to be treated differently by Chinese customs because Chinese people are often treated specially at US customs as well.🙂
@@noidnobb 真的嗎？😅
真的嗎😅
The constant hostility US is showing China. I’m definitely not surprised
It’s not that…. One is 15 days visa free, the other is 144 transit visa. So of course you need to do a little bit more form filling stuff to get a visa document.
哈哈哈🤣
The difference between urban and rural is a good indicator for a lot of things. 😉
We went on a silk road tour with a British travel agency and visited many really small towns and rural spots in the far west of China and we were impressed by how vibrant the communities were and their range of amenities and infrastructural provisions. Conversely, we were stunned by the poverty in Florida, when we were last there on an academic conference, once outside the major cities. Food for thought indeed for us Brits brainwashed daily by disinformation from our mainstream media narratives.
@SLAVAUKRAINI-y6p Boring, no such option in the UN.
What a hater!!! Don't you know the fact that life in rural in China is very advance? visit China yourself, otherwise, you are still a frog in the well.
Yes, the difference between small and big cities in China is mainly in terms of urban size, but there is not much difference in building quality.
However, the rural areas in China have a completely opposite scenery. Their natural scenery is very beautiful, without high-rise buildings, it is comparable to villa areas.
the rural area is even more beautiful, slow-peace, laid back and more afforadble.
What is the name of the eggplant dish you loved?
肉沫茄子
Meat foam eggplant
Thanks for showing me Shanghai! I guess besides the sandwich, the Chinese also invented bolognese LOL
I guess I would just have to go hungry most of the time if it wasn't handheld food because I never did eat with chopsticks or learned how to. I would request a Fork & Spoon !!
Most places have at least fork and spoon if you ask for it. But tbh, it's not difficult to learn and master how to use chopsticks
you can buy learner chopsticks that have a spring at the back they work abit like tongs easy to carry not expensive
Why do you make it sound like Shanghai is a like a "Police State" just because you happened to see police presence on the street. Seriously with Shanghai population of over 25 million people, even larger than many European countries(not cities), the ratio of policemen to the population is almost negligible. And for your information, the police are there for your safety and certainly not to control the people activities like in a "police state"!
Yeah, go ahead and say something negative about the government, or do something on Chinese social media that's considered wrong or against establishment order. See how those police handle the situation.
China is cool, but it IS a police state. Go to Tokyo w 30 million people. You barely see the police, no one is scared to talk to them and there is NOT survellance cameras on EVERY building & street corner.
But I still like China, they are doing many things to improve the lives of their poor people!!!
in Chinese cities, the more you close to the city center or tourist site, the more policeman you can see. in other parts of the cities, there is not so many policemen on the streets.
@@LordLOC
They have public protests all the time. Lot more peaceful than you think. You should try going there instead of projecting your own police state - America.
@@yharnamiyhill787 I've been to China plenty of times already, thanks. I love the country and I miss going there. That doesn't stop me from being against their government and the literal communist dictator in charge.
I'm well aware there are public protests in China all the time. And who said they weren't peaceful in China? The people are wonderful usually in China. However, having public protests is one thing, being on a government list or arrested for bashing the government etc. later on, is another thing. I have friends who I made while there who were taken in by the government for spouting anti-government sentiments or pro-democratic ideals. It's not some made up thing that anti-China people say, it actually happens. If you deny that, oh well - can't really help you there, I guess.
Hearing a German spout out the Scottish phrase "a wee boy" made me chuckle. Just as a point of reference, the Shanghai Tower is only second if it's measured in height to the highest occupiable floor, otherwise it's now the third highest as the Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur has taken second place by 47 meters.
True. And we just were in KL looking at Merdeka 118. But tbh, I think it's silly counting these thin spikes like on Merdeka. So many buildings do that just for the numbers... So in my opinion, Shanghai Tower is still number #2. But that's just a wee boy's opinion. :D
Merdeke is,as the name suggests, merde. It’s listed number two because of the antenna. It’s a joke compared to Shanghai tower. And I have been to both places
나는 왜 의미없는 고층건물 경쟁을 하는지 이해가 안가네요. 그리고 쿠알라룸푸르의 메르데카118은 한국의 건설회사 삼성물산이 지었습니다. 쉽게 말해 말레이시아는 기술이 안된다는거지. 별로 자랑스러울게 없다.
I have to happily tell you that we have quit from the high-rise building competition, so any country that wants to build high-rise buildings doesn't have to worry about competition from China.
Our government (China) has banned the construction of any high-rise buildings over 500 meters.
This is wise because the maintenance costs and fire safety of high-rise buildings are a big issue.
@@DeanaandPhil These high-rise buildings are all from the past.
We are now paying more attention to the quality of life, so you will see more parks between cities instead of high-rise buildings.
Made me wanted to play BF4 again 🤣
09:03 Deana is very smart as she knows very well not to "put your for Chopsticks like that" please...
Will you get Chinese menu in US or Germany restaurant?
english is generally known as a world language
@@TheBeatles..Yes, English is the world language. Which international law stipulates that all restaurants in China should have English menus? Chinese don't give you a shhhhht, but I know the arrogance and ignorance of western whites are also world-famous. Yes, I'm not talking about others, I'm just talking about you. If you are not white, then I feel sorry for you. I can see that you are really willing to be a white slave.
@@TheBeatles..so what? Chinese is the largest language being used in the world.
@@kevinchou8990 MR Chou, yes more people speak Chinese. However, English is the No.1 Global language. English is now the global language of business. More and more multinational companies are mandating English as the common corporate language. This why English, not Korean or Greek or Japanese is compulsory in Chinese schools.
But if it make you happy to boast about China, good luck.
Actually in Korea m& Japan, Chinese is on many menus. In Australia slowly many signs are in Chinese (well main cities at least)
Welcome to best city in the world!!!
ummmm...err..no!
@SLAVAUKRAINI-y6p Who send u？American Government，how much could u share？1cent 1 comment？
@SLAVAUKRAINI-y6p 你这样打字不累吗？
9:40 oh deana is a very good girl～
Motorbikes not as bad as Viet Nam but scary on a pedestrian walkway!
What an experience! Definitely a city of superlatives!
Howdy, partner?🤠🤠
12:51 The police in China are very different from those in the US and Europe where the police can be very violent and harassing. You have to be very thankful that they are there because they are there to serve and protect the people so that there is social order, peace and freedom. You can enjoy your stay in China without fear of being stampeded or even getting lost. The police there are usually very friendly and helpful. Together with the high-tech system, it ensures you have a safe and happy journey throughout China. Don't get me wrong. China is safe with or without these gadgets.
The lifestyle of regular citizens is very different than the political strategies of the government leaders. China is allowing freedoms because they have to. What good is starving communism after all? So happy to see the way electric vehicles are common in Shanghai.
3:57 Shanghai is not known for pickpockets unlike many European and Western Countries. There are far too many cameras to catch thieves. Shanghai is one of the safest cities in the world just as China is one of the safest countries in the world.
@SLAVAUKRAINI-y6p 🤡🤡🤡 go get some knowledge.
Yes it is. Happens all the time, Just never mentioned because of concerns over image.
@@JohnSmith-sm7ez No issues what-so-ever then I was there, nor has it been for any other friends who have visited.
@@violetviolet888 people get too relaxed & things happen. You don't have to be on edge & be wary of every single detail like in other countries but people must be aware of their surroundings. There are bad people everywhere in the world. The difference is punishment. In china If found guilty severe punishment. It doesn't matter if it's a small or big crime.
@@Dusk_hunter I'm aware, I also felt mor more safe in China than I have any other country I have visited.
"Schindlers Tankstelle"? Ich lach mich tot! Was ist da los? 🤣
Chinese naming convention can be pretty funny at times. In 2010 when I was in China last time, I spotted Obama Mart over by Yuyuan garden 😂
@@ReyOfLight has nothing to do with Chinese conventions, zero. Schindler is a common German family name. And the owner who came up with this restaurant name goes by the name Schindler, he started his business in Beijing.
09:25 小的时候这样放筷子也挨骂
筷子插饭里是给死人吃的，古代砍头前给犯人吃饭筷子是插碗里的，还有不能反手倒水，吧唧嘴，嘴里有食物说话啥的。
受不了日本人吃面条稀里哗啦的声音，韩国人吃饭吧唧吧唧的跟🐷进食一样😂
Hey, you don't have to worry about pick pockets, because nobody carries cash around right now and apparently they cannot make a living doing so any more... I lived in EU for 10 years and I know what you're talking about (not saying EU is bad) but digital payments eliminated them
You don't have to drink the soup of the dumping if you don't like it. It's all personal choice
Try google translate?
No Godzilla...🐉
💙💙💙💙💙💙
RENAO
I love Asia! I have to go to Tokyo Japan 1 day but China also looks amazing. ❤
Tokyo is not even close to China big cities.
@@Jenniferjames23 China has much more 'Tokyo's', all special and unique. Endless adventure and fascination.
@SLAVAUKRAINI-y6p no politic here, sour grape silly clown !
If you're not up to no good...the police presence shouldn't bother you. They are there to ensure everyones safety.
But who decides if you're up to no good? The system aka. The Party and i wouldn't trust this one.
@@Soulfood22 your comment the is one of the dumbest comments I’ve read in awhile
@@Soulfood22 Ignorance and prejudice
@@Soulfood22 if you didn't break the law, you should be okay, this is the common sense in any country , China is the same.
German ppl enjoy the 15-day visa free policy while Americans go with the 144 hours one. Of course you two need to go through different immigration procedures. Come on it's nothing about the sino-US relationship.
Germans can now enjoy a 30-day visa-free stay, and Americans can now enjoy a 240-hour transit visa-free stay.
A group of netizens from developed countries in the comment section admit that China's development has surpassed yours. Why is it so difficult? Haha
Hallo Deana und Phil,
Ich finde, dass kommunistische Länder immer als freiheitseingeschränkt dargestellt werden. Wenn man dann aber sieht, wie aufgeräumt, Weltoffen und sauber es dort ist, begreift man, dass nicht nur Nachteile mit dieser Staatsform einhergehen.
Wenn ich diesen lowlevel Geräuschpegel höre, wäre das die beste Werbung für eine Mobilitätswende hier.
Tolles Video mit jeder Menge Yumminess.❤
China my dream country
Because she's American. American takes longer/
Spaghetti Shanghainese...🤣
''sneeze and yell at same time''?
Seriously, are you trying to hold in the sound when you sneeze?
Yea Well it's socialism.
"rest of the world" = the west + Japan + South Korea....and perhaps filipinos:)
请增加中文字幕❤
I grew up in a 38K town in Germany and a grade above me was a Chinese exchange student from Shanghei, he was maybe 16 at that time I would say and he spoke ZERO German when he came here, a year later when he was going back to China he spoke almost accent free in German and when he was asked how he liked it, he said "I like Germany way more than Shanghei, I wish I could stay here and not go back" than he was asked to describe Shanghei and why he likes Germany more and he said he is not much of a big-city person and realised that a smaller place in Germany was more his thing
@SLAVAUKRAINI-y6pa u crazy?
@@Lishanmaonot crazy but very crazy.
꼴리안 잡종들은 어딜 가나 삽질이야. 너는 독일인이 아니면서 독일인척을 하는 한국놈이잖아. 박준희씨
I still wondering why everybody worry and bother by the cctv?
Go to singapore or london. Who cares?
Americans mistrusted the world over shocker…and now the weather
If you don't like oil just order soupy or steamed dishes.
I guarantee, being an American in China with the way the relationship is between the two countries is now, you were being followed and watched.
Trust me, you're as an American is not that important. The government has 1.4 billion people to take care of, what make you think anyone has time for an average Joe like you.
nice joke
在中国的美国人有上百万，你是个脑残。
What a snooty cowboy. I tell you the truth first of all US isn’t American. Second, if you are nobody in US, you won’t become special in China as well.
Everyone is busy with their own affairs, there's no way to keep an eye on you
This is just a question/curious on my part....🤔....does u and other westerners who are doing this kind of content are actually friendly or friends wt Expats or ABA (ALL west BORN/BOIN ASIAN) in your own country or just to fools us for CONTENTS or CHEAP and expect us in Asia Major, Asia Minor, EurAsia (Slavic part not whoite part) ASEAN & GlobalSouth population that u all are same kindred spirits like us...???.🤔.... only PRIVIET NIHAO maybe Salam from ASEAN 🤘
What do you mean by Slavic not white part 😂do you think Slavic Europeans aren't white😂
Because she is American
Did you observe anyone spitting in the streets?
Did you?
Yes
这是一种刻板印象
Shanghai has 24 million permanent residents and 6 million floating population every day, among which there are always some unruly people or things happening.
Deana, I have to say that Phill uses chopstiks better than you do.
China 🇨🇳 safe country in the world 🌍.
Cam not so good. use iphone cam😊
Why so uptight about how the chopsticks were placed in the noodles?? Is it considered bad etiquette?
It's considered "bad luck" in a sense to stick your chopsticks into your food bowl, especially if it's a bowl of rice. It resembles incense sticks in a bowl at a grave
Because this behavior is very similar to offering incense and paying homage to ancestors.
Please beware of the food,air,police people, environment. Please please please be safe 🥺
It is not in India, bro. Take it easy
@SamBossen1826 two sides same turd 😂
I would never visit China (because of the system, not the country) but you guys can do whatever you want ofc. Hope you will enjoy your time there.
@@Soulfood22 China is a 5000 year civilization. Its really worth a visit.
I love the country, but hate the system, lmao, as if you had suffered personally from the system, but factually none and only shits fed by MSM . pathetic !
Are you a national civil servant?
No one care ,nobody
then don't come and don't watch the video about China.