As someone born and raised in China and living in the US, i have to say this guy did a fantastic job introducing the basic facts to those who are not familiar with this country. Yes we do have those problems, and yes we are working on all of them. All in all, we're still proud of being from this place, and although there are some features that may overwhelm people from elsewhere at the beginning, I hope everyone finds the beauty and appreciate the hospitality offered by this place.
Stop being crazy (government, not the people) so we can actually visit without feeling like we’re funding concentration camps with our tourist dollars. Nothing against the Chinese people and culture, but it isn’t up to anyone else to fix the leadership.
Chinese people warm and friendly? There needs to be a big IF attached to that statement. China, in general, is devoid of friendliness. Cost of living is rising fast and most things are actually quite expensive. China is a shithole. Go there to visit so you can say you've done it...but trust me, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Lao, are all much friendlier countries to foreign visitors.
David Sun Was based in HK for 10 years, but lived in the mainland off and on during that period, so you're absolutely right, I should know. Technically HK is not a country, but it is most certainly not part of the mainland in terms of culture, government, social, freedoms, etc...so that makes it pretty much its own country, even though on paper it is, unfortunately, part of the mainland. I also lived in Thailand and Singapore. Travelled a ton throughout the region (not just for 1 week stays, at least a month or more on multiple occasions). Thanks for playing, but you failed.
I have not been to rhode island. my mom has been numerous times and really enjoyed it. but I have not been. northeast I have been to Mass, Vermont, NH, CT, NY, Maine, but no Rhode Island
try the subway with a baby in a stroller :) now THAT was crazy... hehehe but so true about rushhour. not sure which one was more fun, rush hour subway in Beijing or shanghai...
I love how you give China a chance and not disrespect with nothing good there. In fact, you're American, and it's extremely rare for an educated American or anyone else to know the true spirit of China!!! With criticim that doesn't contain disrespect like most other people do, this is the best travel video!!
The Chinese are friendly? I don't really think so. Some of them maybe polite and friendly, but many of them seem rude. Like sometimes they might take a photo with you without even asking for permission like they know you.
well, we were specifically targeted as tourists and we had a Kalashnikov shoved in our faces and yelled at in a militia van... not the best experience ever. they tried to get us to sign a parking ticket (in Russian which at the time I could at least read) and said we had to pay a huge fine or else it was jail time. I told them then take us to the police station and they then said "no, you dont' want to go to the police station" and change the fine to about $5 a person :) crazy fun time
I would like to get there for some filming. I was there about 10 years ago and had a fun time... except fro when the police shook me down... but otherwise good fun
Thank you for the kind words. I would agree that media does tend to skip over the great people of China that we met in China. It was great putting real people into my China experience. We loved it and hope more people can visit and enjoy it.
My favorite memories of China are. Most of the people are very nice, McDonalds is better in China, butter flavored hazelnuts imported from America, but I can't find hazelnuts that good in America. Seasonal fruits, nuts and vegetables that are superb and many are unavailable in America, a shampoo, shave, haircut, with head, neck, and back massage for $2.50. What I don't like about China. The government, pollution, overcrowded cities, pickpockets, thievery in general, crooked taxi drivers passing counterfeit bills, beggars (so many see it as a profession you have no idea who really needs the handout and who is just too lazy to get a job, and they are everywhere), it's hard to get any sleep during Chinese new year. But the thing that pisses me off the most about China is the way they treat and look down on the farmers!
I've been to Japan and South Korea but I'm definitely going to see China at some point too. China sounds far bigger, more diverse and just generally more interesting than Japan. I love Japan but I find it annoying when people have no interest in any asian country besides Japan. Japan has exported more of its pop culture to the west, but China seems like a far more interesting country overall.
I'm moving to China in a couple days to teach English and I'm so beyond excited! I am a little nervous because I'm a huge target for attention, being blonde and blue eyed. How do they treat foreigners? Will I just be walked all over?
Not hard at all. though I would suggest using a visa service to get your visa as they make it a lot easier. I have a video coming out later this month on how you get a Chinese visa. but basically you need, a passport, a confirmation from a hotel that you are staying there, your flight tickets and fill out a form (and of course pay the fee) that was about it.
I have two cameras. one that films in 720 and one that films in 1080. the 1080 is rather big and bulky while the 720 is one that I can slip on a small tripod and stick anywhere. like on this video, it was stuck into a crack in the great wall :) I prefer the 1080 videos because the picture quality is so much better, I have that for the love/hate Beijing coming out in a couple weeks. Mark
Yeah, I have been trying to redo some old stuff for Brazil, Argentina and such but the quality makes it not worth posting them. I am hoping to get to the world cup next year in brazil so then we can get new brazil and south America videos. all the best!
I agree its hard to generalize anf I feel bad about it but for travelers hopefuly they will help a bit. Thanks for watching and commenting. Mark and thanks for the kind words about the family
You are very welcome. I am glad I can do them. They are fun to do and I make them in a way so that I would want to know the information on them if I was going traveling. thanks!
yeah, it was great. was in Atacama desert, la serena, valporaiso, Santiago, and a few small villages along the way. nice people, great wine, BEAUTIFUL landscapes for sure! We are thinking of doing a southern cone trip, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil so hopefully we can fit it in a couple months trip. all the best!
I talked to a lot of people in China (Chinese and foreigners) and they all said that the spitting (and the kids peeing and pooping on the streets) has gotten a lot less the last few years. I really loved China and would love to go back. I want to head to Yunnan province next. thanks!
you are very welcome. china is a fascinating place. I have a few more video son the cultural differences between western countries and china that could be fun for you to watch too. I thank you for watching and commenting! all the best! and I do hope you get to go travel abroad one day!
English is the de facto language of tourism, whether people from Germany, Brazil, Russia they learn English and I am just trying to get the tourist to know it would be a good idea to learn a few words before they go. I learned just a few and it really made a big difference. the people were so happy and even more friendly when I tried to speak a little Chinese. it was a cool trip and I will definitely go back.
I know. I spoke with some of my students in China and asked them to talk to their parents and grandparents so we could talk about price differences between 2013, 1993 and 1973 and it was VERY different.
Dude your videos are awesome! You speak really fast but very clearly! It almost seems like it might be one cut, but your energy and sincerity is very fresh. Good job, man!
there is a guy on youtube that has some pretty helpful videos for visiting egypt. nice guy too. i would love to go, but probably will wait a couple years though.
the thousands of tourists that visit China normally do not speak Chinese and English is the international language of tourism so if you are in Japan, Germany or Brazil tourists speak English. I also mention that it is important for people to learn some Chinese before they go. We made about 10 learning Chinese videos that are for foreigners to help them in China. They will be uploading probably early September. thanks for watching and commenting
I talked to a lot of locals and foreigners living in China and they said the same thing as you, as more money comes in and the economy grows these issues are becoming less and less. I am hoping to take the family to yunan province in the next couple of years. all of my Chinese students tell me it is the most beautiful place in China, so that is our next Chinese goal. it was a fantastic place to visit and I hope to get back soon. thanks for watching and commenting! xie xie!
the program I was teaching through in Beijing has an office in Taiwan and we might be heading there the end of next summer, but it is not for sure yet. so would be cool to see. thanks for watching and commenting!
Oh yeah, China is really an excellent deal. It unbelievably cheap there compared to USA. And the people there can be such awesome hosts. It is unreal. And what really touched my heart. No matter how poor they were, they gave their best to made you feel welcomed. That was really really nice.
at 6:04, it looks like our guide in 2006, Katherine, do you recall her name? Incidentally we've been to China four times, love it, and agree with most of your comments
While I was in China, the pollution was actually pretty amazing. I have asthma and was expecting to be miserable but it was completely fine. And I actually really didn't mind the squat toilets. It was nice that you didn't actually have to put your ass on a toilet that countless other people sat on. In all, China was an amazing experience and I would really love to go back someday
been to shanghai recently and visited the locals. hates 1# language barrier, couldn't talk to anybody without having somebody translate what i was saying 2# pollution was very bad when i visited the city 3# traffic feels very dangerous 4# no central heating in the homes (it gets very cold inside) 5# No google,facebook,youtube (and bad connection western sites) loves 1# very nice people, they people i stayed with wanted to help me of everything (can be bit to much sometimes though) 2# good food 3# the city has some beautiful places 4# public transport is cheap (and easy accessible with public transport card) 5# great culture
Just a correction: - You do not need to learn a little bit of CHINESE!! Because there is no CHINESE as a LANGUAGE. Chinese is a nationality. You actually need is to learn a little bit of MANDARIN (the language of mainland China).........
lol at your kid spitting, amazing. i like that you included the bad points to, no need to kiss ass. some people would rather not go to a place with spitting, pollution ect ect. so it is good to fairly inform people. the bargaining is basically chinese way of ripping off foreigner's sadly they enjoy getting one up on 'rich' foreigners by charging them a higher price than locals. don't fall for it people. check out taiwan too. all the bad things are taken off the list and u keep the good.
I have a good suggestion for buying staff in China. It's the online shopping. The 淘宝TAOBAO, I am not advertising here. You don't have to buy on this website, you just check the reasonable price listed on the online shops. Then you know how much is the price. Usually the things sold at the store is a little expensive than the online shopping, but not much, maybe just 1/4 or 1/5 higher in price.
I am from China, thanks for making this video. sometimes I am very ashamed of some uncivilized behavior like spitting your child imitate in the video. Actually Chinese people have already improved a lot during the past decade in this aspect, but certainly we still have a long way to go. I hope all Chinese see this video. The spitting phenomenon already decreased much these years. The toilet and air pollution are also a issue. Maybe give China another 10 years China will be more beautiful..
2 billion??? where this figure come from? check List_of_countries_by_English-speaking_population in wiki Do not put entire Indian people into this figure, non of my Indian friend happy with setting English as official language India. No rush for sure, only business people do it now. Sorry Mark, I wrote so much rubbish above. :)
no North America is a continent what I meant to say was you did a continent that wasn't your homeland and just one Continent you based it on the whole world that is what I was trying to say North America is a continent but it's just that it's your whole videos are based on Europe and what I meant to say is one that isn't just Europe and your homeland
Wow! I bet that was scary at the time but probably a cool experience you get to share with people. Even 10 years ago russia was probably still in communist mode lol. Anywhere you go, you risk being attacked as a tourist. I know someone who went to Jamaica and was robbed by guys in machetes and guns, he said they put a gun to his 9 year old daughter's head!
But police are highly abusive everywhere, especially here in Texas. And I heard Russia has gotten a lot better about police and government corruption in recent years. Russia has got so much history and there is lots of cool architecture and relaxed drinking laws lol. Also russia is one of the greatest places for nature watching and I'm
I have to say, if you have enough money, what you talking most of "hate" are bullshit. you want to use the good thing and good service but spending letter money,for us its unfair . So,spending little money to visit this, stop complaint of that .I don't Love bullshit. Mr
wow, maybe I'll see you soon, I live in Santiago and I study close to beautiful monuments, hills and always there are many people from other countries, sometimes I help them :) I look forward to watching on youtube " 5 things you will hate and 5 things you will love about being in Chile" ...
I am a sophomore in high-school and I am am traveling to China next week (I am staying for two weeks). I will travel to Beijing, Chengdu, and Chongqing. I am really scared since I am going alone with a classmate and a few other kids from other high-schools. Do you have any other suggestions apart from the ones given in your videos? I am really excited but I am also scared! :0
dont be scared chinese are friendly. only problem your have there is spitting and lots people. the reason for that bad habit is because the air was bad for industry. US have better air condition that china.
Don't be scared. You're gonna see pandas and palaces like you never imagined. You will have a great time. Nothing to be scared of. As alien as a place may seem, the people there are just like everyone else. Hope you have a great time!
What are the laws like in China? I know they are communist and that has sort of intimidated me from wanting to go there. Are the police and guards nice people or are they hard and brutal? I really would like to go but I am afraid if I stand in the wrong spot or look in the wrong direction, I'll end up in a prison or worse.
@woltersworld Hello how are you? I am thinking about doing a backpacking trip across Europe to Asia, Australia, South America sort of thing in about a couple years or maybe 3 years depending on schedule. Oh BTW great video & thank you.
I'm Chinese living in the US and I totally agree with you on 3 of those. The spitting is because due to increased levels of pollution, we get a yellowish sticky substance that is in the throat, so it's kinda a habit now. The toilets I totally agree with. I grew up with western toilets and the "duen ken" squat hole is really annoying. The bargaining you have to deal with. Most people who sell the souvenirs are sorta poor. Prepare Chinese, they will think you come here often. They'll most likely raise the price because tourists want it more. Can't do anything about pollution and population, China's the greatest country!
U don't have to bargain in china if you don't want to cuz Chinese buyers don't want the sellers to earn a dollar from each unit sold. They take what they need without thinking what business is. You bargain to get a better price in china so it is a advantage. Better than the fixed price in US.
Ohhhh dear me yes give the sensitive westerners a heads up. And bargaining well bargaining is common and it was the first way things were sold in the olden days throughout the world and as for aggressive haggling Chinese are not intimidating but yes westerners get taken advantage of becuase we have an open soft dissposition and are transparent so vendors take pot shots at them and they just give in to the price due to kindness hahahahaha. And as for spitting listen my mates in the UK spit depends on which neighbourhood you go to, Chinese are nonchalant not aware of their spitting it is a sense of being natural just like burping, it is a cultural difference which is bad I agreee but I would rather see someone spitting than trying to rob me.
thanks for the support :)
How are you able to travel so often?
As someone born and raised in China and living in the US, i have to say this guy did a fantastic job introducing the basic facts to those who are not familiar with this country. Yes we do have those problems, and yes we are working on all of them. All in all, we're still proud of being from this place, and although there are some features that may overwhelm people from elsewhere at the beginning, I hope everyone finds the beauty and appreciate the hospitality offered by this place.
William Rong ,It's so funny that boy's showing 'kuk tui'manner./jimmy
InstaBlaster...
Stop being crazy (government, not the people) so we can actually visit without feeling like we’re funding concentration camps with our tourist dollars.
Nothing against the Chinese people and culture, but it isn’t up to anyone else to fix the leadership.
I'm obsessed with your videos. So much good information.
Chinese people warm and friendly? There needs to be a big IF attached to that statement. China, in general, is devoid of friendliness. Cost of living is rising fast and most things are actually quite expensive. China is a shithole. Go there to visit so you can say you've done it...but trust me, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Lao, are all much friendlier countries to foreign visitors.
Mike913123 snobbish
Mike913123 Like you would know, btw Hong Kong isn't a country, its a SAR
David Sun Was based in HK for 10 years, but lived in the mainland off and on during that period, so you're absolutely right, I should know. Technically HK is not a country, but it is most certainly not part of the mainland in terms of culture, government, social, freedoms, etc...so that makes it pretty much its own country, even though on paper it is, unfortunately, part of the mainland. I also lived in Thailand and Singapore. Travelled a ton throughout the region (not just for 1 week stays, at least a month or more on multiple occasions). Thanks for playing, but you failed.
I have not been to rhode island. my mom has been numerous times and really enjoyed it. but I have not been. northeast I have been to Mass, Vermont, NH, CT, NY, Maine, but no Rhode Island
try the subway with a baby in a stroller :) now THAT was crazy... hehehe but so true about rushhour. not sure which one was more fun, rush hour subway in Beijing or shanghai...
My wife would rather have the Chinese toilets. I would rather pay for the German ones... so wolters world is split on that one :)
I love how you give China a chance and not disrespect with nothing good there. In fact, you're American, and it's extremely rare for an educated American or anyone else to know the true spirit of China!!! With criticim that doesn't contain disrespect like most other people do, this is the best travel video!!
his opinion is true and neutral. To tell the truth, China has many problems. I hope my country will be better and better in the future
This man is neutral. Face the problems. China will be great again!
Australia is a few years off. Probably wont get there before you :(
The Chinese are friendly? I don't really think so. Some of them maybe polite and friendly, but many of them seem rude. Like sometimes they might take a photo with you without even asking for permission like they know you.
how does money get around air pollution? riddle me that one ;)
xie xie :)
well, we were specifically targeted as tourists and we had a Kalashnikov shoved in our faces and yelled at in a militia van... not the best experience ever. they tried to get us to sign a parking ticket (in Russian which at the time I could at least read) and said we had to pay a huge fine or else it was jail time. I told them then take us to the police station and they then said "no, you dont' want to go to the police station" and change the fine to about $5 a person :) crazy fun time
isn't that why the internet was created?
I would like to get there for some filming. I was there about 10 years ago and had a fun time... except fro when the police shook me down... but otherwise good fun
So North America is not a continent?
You are very welcome.
Thank you for the kind words. I would agree that media does tend to skip over the great people of China that we met in China. It was great putting real people into my China experience. We loved it and hope more people can visit and enjoy it.
Mark, your videos are very helpful for me, and your wife is very beautiful.
William Okun Thank you on all accounts :)
My favorite memories of China are.
Most of the people are very nice, McDonalds is better in China, butter flavored hazelnuts imported from America, but I can't find hazelnuts that good in America. Seasonal fruits, nuts and vegetables that are superb and many are unavailable in America, a shampoo, shave, haircut, with head, neck, and back massage for $2.50.
What I don't like about China.
The government, pollution, overcrowded cities, pickpockets, thievery in general, crooked taxi drivers passing counterfeit bills, beggars (so many see it as a profession you have no idea who really needs the handout and who is just too lazy to get a job, and they are everywhere), it's hard to get any sleep during Chinese new year. But the thing that pisses me off the most about China is the way they treat and look down on the farmers!
Ur comment sounds fair
I've been to Japan and South Korea but I'm definitely going to see China at some point too. China sounds far bigger, more diverse and just generally more interesting than Japan. I love Japan but I find it annoying when people have no interest in any asian country besides Japan. Japan has exported more of its pop culture to the west, but China seems like a far more interesting country overall.
GreatJoFo Mainland China is not. Chinese countries like Taiwan and Hongkong are more interesting.
+Eton Sot back to Philippines plz
Eton Sot Mainland China has many different cuisines, landscapes, and ethnic groups
lol why dont you stay in china instead of insulting korea and japan. rubishes belongs to rubish bins :D
ahh, China, Japan, S. Korea, the east Asian nationalistic hate triangle is still alive I see
I'm moving to China in a couple days to teach English and I'm so beyond excited! I am a little nervous because I'm a huge target for attention, being blonde and blue eyed. How do they treat foreigners? Will I just be walked all over?
McKenna Silvester youo will be a rockstar :)
You'll be asked to appear on a game show at some point.
How's it going in China so far? Do you love it?
Girls will hate you because Chinese girls hate woman more beautiful than them lol.
Hi,welcome to China,I'm Chinese in Guangzhou City.How is your life now?:-)
thanks :) we like him ;)
Not hard at all. though I would suggest using a visa service to get your visa as they make it a lot easier. I have a video coming out later this month on how you get a Chinese visa. but basically you need, a passport, a confirmation from a hotel that you are staying there, your flight tickets and fill out a form (and of course pay the fee) that was about it.
I have two cameras. one that films in 720 and one that films in 1080. the 1080 is rather big and bulky while the 720 is one that I can slip on a small tripod and stick anywhere. like on this video, it was stuck into a crack in the great wall :) I prefer the 1080 videos because the picture quality is so much better, I have that for the love/hate Beijing coming out in a couple weeks.
Mark
Yeah, I have been trying to redo some old stuff for Brazil, Argentina and such but the quality makes it not worth posting them. I am hoping to get to the world cup next year in brazil so then we can get new brazil and south America videos. all the best!
Honestly people were fantastic (when it was not a mad rush for an elevator or tourist site ;) but really the people were great
I agree its hard to generalize anf I feel bad about it but for travelers hopefuly they will help a bit. Thanks for watching and commenting. Mark
and thanks for the kind words about the family
You are very welcome. I am glad I can do them. They are fun to do and I make them in a way so that I would want to know the information on them if I was going traveling. thanks!
yeah, it was great. was in Atacama desert, la serena, valporaiso, Santiago, and a few small villages along the way. nice people, great wine, BEAUTIFUL landscapes for sure! We are thinking of doing a southern cone trip, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil so hopefully we can fit it in a couple months trip. all the best!
I talked to a lot of people in China (Chinese and foreigners) and they all said that the spitting (and the kids peeing and pooping on the streets) has gotten a lot less the last few years. I really loved China and would love to go back. I want to head to Yunnan province next. thanks!
you are very welcome. china is a fascinating place. I have a few more video son the cultural differences between western countries and china that could be fun for you to watch too. I thank you for watching and commenting! all the best! and I do hope you get to go travel abroad one day!
English is the de facto language of tourism, whether people from Germany, Brazil, Russia they learn English and I am just trying to get the tourist to know it would be a good idea to learn a few words before they go. I learned just a few and it really made a big difference. the people were so happy and even more friendly when I tried to speak a little Chinese. it was a cool trip and I will definitely go back.
The #1 hate for me has gotta be internet censorship. While it's fairly simple to install a VPN, it costs for a good one, and sometimes inconvenient.
I lived in Brazil and Argentina (but pre-wolters world) so there were other continents on my list
I know. I spoke with some of my students in China and asked them to talk to their parents and grandparents so we could talk about price differences between 2013, 1993 and 1973 and it was VERY different.
Dude your videos are awesome! You speak really fast but very clearly! It almost seems like it might be one cut, but your energy and sincerity is very fresh. Good job, man!
there is a guy on youtube that has some pretty helpful videos for visiting egypt. nice guy too. i would love to go, but probably will wait a couple years though.
the thousands of tourists that visit China normally do not speak Chinese and English is the international language of tourism so if you are in Japan, Germany or Brazil tourists speak English. I also mention that it is important for people to learn some Chinese before they go. We made about 10 learning Chinese videos that are for foreigners to help them in China. They will be uploading probably early September. thanks for watching and commenting
Hopefully you can drop a new one for China, since things have been moving so fast, maybe now they are better English speakers, etc
Glad I xan help. Wish I could travel with you. Miss europe. All the best. Mark
I talked to a lot of locals and foreigners living in China and they said the same thing as you, as more money comes in and the economy grows these issues are becoming less and less. I am hoping to take the family to yunan province in the next couple of years. all of my Chinese students tell me it is the most beautiful place in China, so that is our next Chinese goal. it was a fantastic place to visit and I hope to get back soon. thanks for watching and commenting! xie xie!
Was in chile a couple times and loved it. I am hoping to get there end 2014. Such a great country.
the program I was teaching through in Beijing has an office in Taiwan and we might be heading there the end of next summer, but it is not for sure yet. so would be cool to see. thanks for watching and commenting!
thanks! sorry about the election ;) it was a fun place to visit. have fun seeing even more of china
DO NOT DRINK TAP WATER IN CHINA! IT NEEDS TO BE BOILED. IT'S A COMMON SENSE IN CHINA BUT DEFINITELY NOT IN OTHER COUNTRIES.
Oh yeah, China is really an excellent deal. It unbelievably cheap there compared to USA. And the people there can be such awesome hosts. It is unreal. And what really touched my heart. No matter how poor they were, they gave their best to made you feel welcomed. That was really really nice.
thanks again martin. you will have a great trip for sure. hope our videos can help you have a great trip!
6 foot, 180cm... unfortunately i am about that big around too ;)
I agree all what he say. :)
I am chinese , I dont think china has a beautiful nature , but its history YES
XIAN and beijing are worth to visit ,
so much pollution make the so so nature more worse now ,
Your son is so cute!
好强，说这么久居然不口干。赞了你
3 hospitals :) it was an experience to say the least.
at 6:04, it looks like our guide in 2006, Katherine, do you recall her name? Incidentally we've been to China four times, love it, and agree with most of your comments
Thanks blueray. All the best to you and all your travels!
yeah, it can be scary anywhere. so lets hope everyone has a safe trip :)
I am glad I you subscribe, thank you!
While I was in China, the pollution was actually pretty amazing. I have asthma and was expecting to be miserable but it was completely fine. And I actually really didn't mind the squat toilets. It was nice that you didn't actually have to put your ass on a toilet that countless other people sat on. In all, China was an amazing experience and I would really love to go back someday
"the pollution was actually pretty amazing"
You really are odd
Thanks. I am a Chinese.
I am so glad to see this video.
thanks. I appreciate the kind words
When in China don't use your speaking cellphone during thunderstorm.
xie xie! thanks!
I'd say China is an amazing country, the problems are pollution and lack of English. I'd still choose The Czech Republic and Germany over China.
There's lots of English.
+WorldWhirl talk to young people
thanks
Thank you :)
thank you!
Soooo.. skip China lol
been to shanghai recently and visited the locals.
hates
1# language barrier, couldn't talk to anybody without having somebody translate what i was saying
2# pollution was very bad when i visited the city
3# traffic feels very dangerous
4# no central heating in the homes (it gets very cold inside)
5# No google,facebook,youtube (and bad connection western sites)
loves
1# very nice people, they people i stayed with wanted to help me of everything (can be bit to much sometimes though)
2# good food
3# the city has some beautiful places
4# public transport is cheap (and easy accessible with public transport card)
5# great culture
Air pollution can be a serious issue in China, especially if you have asthma.
Obrigado!
Thank you! This is very helpful in preparation for our trip
Haha your son is hilarious:))
you must be milioner travelling all the time..
viktor andromeda university professor. and he makes money of youtube. plus he probably has investments and his wife works
Just a correction: - You do not need to learn a little bit of CHINESE!! Because there is no CHINESE as a LANGUAGE. Chinese is a nationality. You actually need is to learn a little bit of MANDARIN (the language of mainland China).........
lol at your kid spitting, amazing.
i like that you included the bad points to, no need to kiss ass. some people would rather not go to a place with spitting, pollution ect ect. so it is good to fairly inform people.
the bargaining is basically chinese way of ripping off foreigner's sadly they enjoy getting one up on 'rich' foreigners by charging them a higher price than locals. don't fall for it people.
check out taiwan too. all the bad things are taken off the list and u keep the good.
I have a good suggestion for buying staff in China. It's the online shopping. The 淘宝TAOBAO, I am not advertising here. You don't have to buy on this website, you just check the reasonable price listed on the online shops. Then you know how much is the price. Usually the things sold at the store is a little expensive than the online shopping, but not much, maybe just 1/4 or 1/5 higher in price.
I am from China, thanks for making this video. sometimes I am very ashamed of some uncivilized behavior like spitting your child imitate in the video. Actually Chinese people have already improved a lot during the past decade in this aspect, but certainly we still have a long way to go. I hope all Chinese see this video. The spitting phenomenon already decreased much these years. The toilet and air pollution are also a issue. Maybe give China another 10 years China will be more beautiful..
2 billion??? where this figure come from?
check List_of_countries_by_English-speaking_population in wiki
Do not put entire Indian people into this figure, non of my Indian friend happy with setting English as official language India.
No rush for sure, only business people do it now.
Sorry Mark, I wrote so much rubbish above. :)
no North America is a continent what I meant to say was you did a continent that wasn't your homeland and just one Continent you based it on the whole world that is what I was trying to say North America is a continent but it's just that it's your whole videos are based on Europe and what I meant to say is one that isn't just Europe and your homeland
Wow! I bet that was scary at the time but probably a cool experience you get to share with people. Even 10 years ago russia was probably still in communist mode lol. Anywhere you go, you risk being attacked as a tourist. I know someone who went to Jamaica and was robbed by guys in machetes and guns, he said they put a gun to his 9 year old daughter's head!
But police are highly abusive everywhere, especially here in Texas. And I heard Russia has gotten a lot better about police and government corruption in recent years. Russia has got so much history and there is lots of cool architecture and relaxed drinking laws lol. Also russia is one of the greatest places for nature watching and I'm
I have to say, if you have enough money, what you talking most of "hate" are bullshit.
you want to use the good thing and good service but spending letter money,for us its unfair .
So,spending little money to visit this, stop complaint of that .I don't Love bullshit. Mr
wow, maybe I'll see you soon, I live in Santiago and I study close to beautiful monuments, hills and always there are many people from other countries, sometimes I help them :) I look forward to watching on youtube " 5 things you will hate and 5 things you will love about being in Chile" ...
I am a sophomore in high-school and I am am traveling to China next week (I am staying for two weeks). I will travel to Beijing, Chengdu, and Chongqing. I am really scared since I am going alone with a classmate and a few other kids from other high-schools. Do you have any other suggestions apart from the ones given in your videos? I am really excited but I am also scared! :0
dont be scared chinese are friendly. only problem your have there is spitting and lots people. the reason for that bad habit is because the air was bad for industry. US have better air condition that china.
Don't be scared. You're gonna see pandas and palaces like you never imagined. You will have a great time. Nothing to be scared of. As alien as a place may seem, the people there are just like everyone else. Hope you have a great time!
Definitely safe. Ever heard of gun violence in China?
What are the laws like in China? I know they are communist and that has sort of intimidated me from wanting to go there. Are the police and guards nice people or are they hard and brutal? I really would like to go but I am afraid if I stand in the wrong spot or look in the wrong direction, I'll end up in a prison or worse.
@woltersworld Hello how are you? I am thinking about doing a backpacking trip across Europe to Asia, Australia, South America sort of thing in about a couple years or maybe 3 years depending on schedule. Oh BTW great video & thank you.
I'm Chinese living in the US and I totally agree with you on 3 of those. The spitting is because due to increased levels of pollution, we get a yellowish sticky substance that is in the throat, so it's kinda a habit now. The toilets I totally agree with. I grew up with western toilets and the "duen ken" squat hole is really annoying. The bargaining you have to deal with. Most people who sell the souvenirs are sorta poor. Prepare Chinese, they will think you come here often. They'll most likely raise the price because tourists want it more. Can't do anything about pollution and population, China's the greatest country!
That's kool it's just that all the countries you mentioned in your videos are all in Europe that's why I asked.
So...would you rather pay for a clean toilet in Germany or go to the toilet in China??? yeah. Thought so.
U don't have to bargain in china if you don't want to cuz Chinese buyers don't want the sellers to earn a dollar from each unit sold. They take what they need without thinking what business is. You bargain to get a better price in china so it is a advantage. Better than the fixed price in US.
Ohhhh dear me yes give the sensitive westerners a heads up. And bargaining well bargaining is common and it was the first way things were sold in the olden days throughout the world and as for aggressive haggling Chinese are not intimidating but yes westerners get taken advantage of becuase we have an open soft dissposition and are transparent so vendors take pot shots at them and they just give in to the price due to kindness hahahahaha. And as for spitting listen my mates in the UK spit depends on which neighbourhood you go to, Chinese are nonchalant not aware of their spitting it is a sense of being natural just like burping, it is a cultural difference which is bad I agreee but I would rather see someone spitting than trying to rob me.
tour from Beijing airport to the great wall is around $200 for one person, not so cheap after all.
please donot advice for street food !! I got sick and very bad !
Hello wolter try to visit in my country '' PHILIPPINES '' it is very nice to stay here haha!
HAVE FUN with the bargaining. They expect it.
Good video :) you are brave to go to hospital in China.
Good video :) you are brave to go to hospital in China.
dont waste time to learn chinese , it is not easy , just use body language , and calculator to shop if you have problem .