The TRUTH About Traveling Inside China 🇨🇳 (We Left Shanghai For Hangzhou)
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
- Come along with us as we share the truth about what it's really like to travel inside China, starting with a day in Hangzhou. This city is all about embracing the modern vibe, so we decided to hop on some electric bikes and cruise around. Our first stop was one of the oldest morning markets left in the city where you can still feel the historic charm. We tried some traditional Hangzhou delicacies before heading out to soak up the beauty of West Lake, a spot that's famous for a reason-it's seriously stunning.
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📍Leifeng Pagoda: maps.app.goo.gl/CnPPH1oDPagg1...
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Video Breakdown by Chapters:
00:00 Trying out EV scooters
04:38 Traditional morning market in Hangzhou
05:39 This tastes like Peking duck!
09:08 Huge line up for this local delicacy
13:39 Taking in the beauty of West Lake
18:26 Best sunset spot in West Lake
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It feels like being taken cared by a distant relative is the perfect way of describing my recent trip to China too. The people are so kind, polite and always ready to help. I felt at home and safe.
yup, like having millions of aunts and uncles and grandparents. there's a sense of community and trust. here in the US, it's just constant worry about safety. we're looking to move to china.
@@randomname931 I am also looking to move to china after I finish college. Im just worry about finding a job there.
@@kentolope1252 marry a local. that's what I did lol
feel so warm to see this.......as a chinese
@@randomname931😂😂 Next time, please introduce someone to me
I'm so happy for you (Flora) to visit China. I'm also a HK born Chinese but living in the US. I think it's great to see, explore, and learn our roots and where we are from. Just like how Note said it, please feel proud to be Chinese. I cannot wait till I get to visit China. Please show us more of China. Thanks.
There’s a sense of familiarity here yet it feels foreign (and so modern!). Hope you can visit soon!
I’m Chinese Singaporean, me and my wife love your China travel vblog! Please do more exploring in China. We look forward to your new video.
We sure will! More amazing places to come 😊
You have inspired me to revisit Hangzhou.
有一次去杭州住在四季酒店，傍晚從靈隱寺步行回酒店，花木扶疏，光影斑駁，晚風輕拂，恍若塵世之外。西湖之美，在於進退之間即是人間世外，極致繁華佚麗與極致清幽脱俗，僅在一個轉身。
老哥，出书吧
花木扶疏，光影斑駁，晚風輕拂，恍若塵世之外 赞哦，有归有光《项脊轩志》文风
Beautifully stated!🌟🌟🌟🐲👏👏👏🙏🏻❤️
The lady is not good at riding an electric bike, but really good at guiding and tour description. What a mild, gentle, infectious lady.
Hahaha more practice needed for sure!
There is a gentleness unique to southern Chinese women
She is from Canada 🇨🇦 but family from China 🇨🇳. Not really good with mandarin. He is a nice Thailand 🇹🇭 man and they were lucky enough to fall in love ❤️! I hope they make many more memories and videos with the travel and the love they show for each other...
I am impressed Flo can speak and read the Chinese language quite well, despite growing up in Canada. ❤
I think even my parents are shocked 😂
She used to work in Hongkong, so it's not strange
Yes, I did work in Hong Kong for 2 years after I graduated from high school in Canada. I think those years really helped me learn to read Chinese and speak some basic Mandarin.
而且他的国语没有港味😂😂
When I was in Hangzhou I remember seeing a sign that said something like, "when on earth u have heaven, when in China u have hangzhou". West Lake and the park is a beauty! The city gave me Chicago vibes for some reason. Would love to go back! 😊
I think we saw that sign too! 😃
上有天堂，下有苏杭！
It is a famous chinese saying that extols the ethereal beauty of Hangzhou and Suzhou; that it is as the heavens.
There is paradise in heaven, and there is Suzhou and Hangzhou on earth!
Wow, it's gorgeous, gorgeous and more gorgeous. Hangzhou is well worth the visit. It's indeed a highly interesting and eye pleasing video. Good job, Flora & Note.
We feel like we saw so little of what Hangzhou has to offer. Definitely needed a few more days here! There’s always next time 😊
there is a saying in Chinese, "There is heaven above, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou on earth."
Note looks a lot like 朱亚文 (a famous Chinese actor)😂
oh yes!!!
lol yea that's why I followed this channel
是的
he sure does😂
I really like this lady's laughter, it's very cheerful, warm, and infectious.
There are so many vlogs about Hangzhou and west lake, but I feel the emotion from your video! You guys are lovely and special!
Thank you so much 🥰
Everywhere in China is picturesque and enchanting!
Wait till we go to the countryside and ancient towns 😉
@@zackk7175 Taiwan is beautiful and it's also China😄
@@zackk7175U should ask your government cuz they beg to differ
@@zackk7175
What Messi said is not important. What the constitution said is important
Do you understand?
Do you know what is Republic of China?
@@zackk7175
你是个沙币
只有沙币 才会拿某个个人说的话当圣旨
🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank you both for going to Hangzhou. It brought back memories from when I lived there for three months. “Heaven of China” is a place that holds a special place in my heart. It brought tears to my eyes seeing and remembering the West Lake. Looking forward to seeing your next video and it’s location with great anticipation. Stay safe and enjoy your time in China. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
welcome to back
hangzhou is my favorite city in the whole world for its blend of nature and culture.❤❤❤❤
I watch a lot of UA-camrs/vloggers visit China, but I like your video more than most of them, don't know why, keep up the good work. Btw, as a foreign Chinese, China will always welcome you, I feel this way too, because I did some import business back then and I felt I got more privileges than other bigger customers.
We’re glad to hear it! Hope you’ll continue following our journey in China 🙏🏻
i'm in hangzhou right now too! and the best part of Hangzhou is not even the legendary West Lake, but the surrounding mountains, monasteries, and the tea plantations! all super walkable, much less crowded so you can really enjoy the beaautiful blend of culture and nature!
The beauty of West Lake in Hangzhou is not the scenery, but the many legendary stories and real history.
Hope you’re having a wonderful time!
Actually westlake is huge
你说的对，灵隐寺和龙井茶园也是很美的路线。
@@simonlee6698 以灵隐寺做起点，顺着天竺路走到法喜寺，一路上很多坐落在龙井田边和参天古木里的禅院，真的不要太美
画质完美，剪辑上佳，拍摄上佳，攻略合理，赞赞赞❤❤❤最重要Flora的普通话听着软软糯糯的，真得好好听，有种吴侬软语的美感，不愧是有上海血统。期待下一条视频！
Best wishes for yours!
说了我想说的。
China was incredibly convenient! Subways, bus, taxis, didi, electric bikes & pedal bikes!
Government invest to serve their people
Maybe for Chinese nationals, but not for foreign tourists. Familiar apps are blocked and nobody uses didi or any other Chinese apps.
@@midcent73b so what's wrong with China?
Glad you guys are painting a picture of China from your perspective. China is lovely to visit. Flora has the language fundamentals + down which is super helpful and makes travel in China more pleasant. The large cities are very clean and modern. I see you guys are doing what other Chinese do, if you see a line get in it. Lol. If you guys are able, stop in a town between the big cities. Check out rural living.
You know we love visiting rural places, so that’s definitely in the books 😊
Flora retell this "Legend of the White Snake" story in English far better than me in Chinese 😂😂😂
So fantastic to see Flora enjoy her Mainland Heritage 🙏🏽
Your videos are such a treat to watch ! I'm from Hong Kong too and I only recently went to Shenzhen, zhuhai and Guilin ....I definitely have to go back to explore more of China ..people are friendly .. food is great and affordable and it's safe to travel ! Before my recent trip I never explored much of China either
China is too huge to explore😅
OMG!Will be doing my China trip next month and I'm really glad to have seen your videos. Btw, you guys are so cute together!!! And Flora is giving Constance Wu vibe
Constance Wu is so pretty, I’ll take that 😁 Hope we can add a few more places to your China itinerary!
welcome to China，where is your first city.
@@user-bc3jl9hp1f hey! Xie xie. :) i'll be staying in Shanghai first then Chengdu, Dalian and will visit a friend in Central China. I'm sure I'm gonna fall in love with China
@@asianwontonnoodle nice choice bro😎
@@user-bc3jl9hp1f are you from China? i'll be more than happy to hear some recommendations too!
As a Chinese, I shed tears. I don't know why. It felt like a lost family member of mine had come home.
It's been almost 20 years since I went to Hangzhou, from what I can remember, it was a beautiful city. Can't wait to go back there sometime again. Thanks for sharing your experience, can't wait for more episodes of your China series.
Very beautiful video; I did not really appreciate much your videos of Thailand, don't know why, they did not grow on me for some reasons (enjoyed your husband speaking Thai, though)... but these videos do... your wife that seems she has rediscovered an hidden side of herself, how excited and comfortable she seems in China, how she is telling stories and explaining things... hearing her speaking the local language brings videos and adventure to another level... afterall, the place is about its people
你敢相信嘛 我在第07：00的时候看到我了我外公的家。就在大马弄。欢迎你们来杭州，这是一个充满活力的城市，比不上上海的繁华，北京的厚重，西安的历史感，但是这是一个现代又富有活力的城市，有美丽的西湖，有新经济代表的阿里，有和善的市民，总之欢迎你来杭州，我激动的不知道说什么了，再去看看我的外公。
哈哈哈，这么巧？🤭
Looks great and safe will definetly travel to china one day. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video ❤
Glad to hear it! Keep following our series for more places to visit 😊
Fellow overseas born Chinese here. I love watching how young Chinese react when rediscovering our roots. Plus i really like your personalities. Very genuine and you notice the small details.
You got a new sub!! ❤
Feel really happy to see Flora back
to & enjoy the places her grand parents lived. That must be a special feeling!!🥹
The beauty of Hangzhou always amazed me and your video made it more gorgeous.
West Lake is just so beautiful and huge.
Well done,Flora and Note 👍
Thank you so much! 🙏🏻🙏🏻💕💕
You guys make me feel like I'm right there with you and I can't thank you enough for that
Aww thank you for sharing that with us 😊 Made our day!
Now is the most beautiful season in Hangzhou, classical and romantic. You can stand on the Broken Bridge and reminisce about the bustling capital that was here a thousand years ago. I have been to Hangzhou twice in winter, and I really like it here. I'm glad you are enjoying your time in China.
We’re loving it so far 👍 So much to see and it’s so easy to get around. We still have a lot of places on our list for this China series 💕
The most beautiful season in Hangzhou is from September to October, when the whole city is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus.
@@FloraandNote Hangzhou is full of lotus flowers around the whole West Lake from June to August, my favorite road is Beishan Road (relatively less tourists), and Nanshang Road is also very nice, just too many bars. It's just too hot for the season haha.
What a lovely couple❤. The video is of such high quality and so interesting.
Thank you so much 😊
weeping willows tree are lovely....
Yes, they look so romantic 🥰
I’m from china. This is really the cutest and nicest vlog of china I’ve watched.
You made our day 😊 Thank you for the nice comment!
@@FloraandNote I am from china as well, I can't agree more with him, you guys are so nice and outgoing, will you have a trip in west china? Chengdu perhaps, anyway china welcomes you!
Who is always waiting for the latest Chinese video from flora and note????
We’re working hard on it! 😂
Your editing is very professional. I enjoyed it a lot. Keep going!
Thank you so much 😊🙏🏻
Wow i just booked my air tickets to Shanghai for October travel. These videos of yours definitely comes in handy for itinerary planning. Sending loves from Singapore
Perfect timing! Hope the rest of the series will inspire you to visit more places 😊
Great video!! I noticed the looks you got. Probably you are speaking English, have camera and they are wondering what Chinese drama pretty Flora was in😊. I was glad to see the marketplace where the real life exists and the city life. Yes, the willow trees are beautiful. We have them in Louisiana. Thank you🙏
Apparently Note looks like a Chinese celebrity, so maybe the looks were for him and not me 😂
I really enjoyed this video. I always look forward to your videos, and this China series is the best.
Thank you so much 😊
Jesus, your video is so clear. What camera do you guys use？ Subscribed!
Thanks for subscribing! We use a combination of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 & iPhone 13 Promax 😃
A ZJUer here. The four years spent in Hangzhou for me was one of THE best memories in my whole life.
Thanks Flora for reading up the backstory of the pagoda. It makes it much more interesting!
This is really fun to watch. Keep up the good work.
the way you speak Mandarin is so cute, it's neither your typical canto or english accent. I can listen to you speak all day
Oh wow...that preview of the next episode looks stunning!
Thank you for the video. I can tell Flora did lots of homework before travel, you did amazing job for explaining everything so well.
love flora's voice so much :)
Aww thank you 😊 you’re so kind
Another great and refreshing video. Thank you so much.
Amazing! You can tell good storys
Loved watching this video! So well put. It felt like I was there with you. Hangzhou is absolutely gorgeous
amazing video.. hope to visit hangzhou in the future
Interesting videos about China, great jobs. Thanks ❤
Will take my HK friend to Hangzhou next week. Glad that I saw your video! Love your channel and just subscribed. Look forward to your next video and more to come. Enjoy your trip in China!❤
Hope you’ll have a fantastic trip!
Really enjoy watching your video. Your smile make my day 😄 Enjoy your trip in China❤
I will watch their videos no matter where they go...keep it up flo and note you give your tour and travel with such positivity. Thank you so much!
Very well informed. Interesting narating.
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Lovely couple! You guys definitely picked the best season to visit Hangzhou! It brought so many memories watching this video as a local who no longer lives there. I miss Hangzhou so much! Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Wow China is so beautiful and full of life. I can't believe I just discovered your channel!! love seeing your guys reactions to the food and landscapes. You both seem so sweet and genuine and appreciative ♡
Your videos always cheer me up no matter where you go. You are both so positive & expressive & make us feel like we already know you. As a fellow Canuck, if you ever get to Nova Scotia, please let me know. As they say "There's lots to sea"! Safe travels & continued happiness together.
I've been basically just watching all your videos since yesterday and I love everything about these.
PS: Can you also make a playlist of music you guys are using on your videos? Your choice of music is
❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
amazing open shots!
Thank you for sharing this with us...
Great video !! That city looks amazing. I guess it's a lot easier - when one of you speak and understand the language - especially in China. Looking forward to more stuff from this series 🙂
Thanks so much for supporting our work 🙏🏻🥰 China is so diverse so lots to look forward to in this series!
perfect love your video so much
Really impressed with China, people are really friendly and its convinient to travel around. Looking forward to your videos and its Amazing. I been to all east and southeast asian countries and China is by far my favorite one.
Flora and Note, another great new video on the China series, Flora and Note Hangzhou is such a beautiful city. Shanghai series was great as well. Flora and Note this is why you both are the best.
Love this video! I lived in China for four years and never had a chance to visit Hangzhou, but heard great things about it and the West Lake. It is so beautiful just as I was told. Even the boat was gorgeous looking. I like how they have kept that old market as like Flora said, there is so much modernity anymore in China. Thanks for showing us Hangzhou! I loved living in China (Beijing and Shanghai), and always felt safe. I came back to Canada just before Covid. I can't wait to see more of this series. It is great that you are learning more about your heritage, Flora. Mandarin isn't an easy language to speak ime.
You guys are so sweet...the way you stop and listen to one another, you have a very sweet matured relationship. Less of display of affection but the way you converse to each other that's just so sweet😢❤
Really enjoy watching yr videos . Such a happy loving couple. Keep up the good job😊
Bikes seem really fast and fun. Yes you made it and found parking. I really like this market. I would try this different kind of pancake. Flora and Note, I can’t smell the friend fish / bun and I tried. Notes face reaction said it all after taking his 1ST bite of the delicious bun and fried fish. I laughed with Flora because I thought Nota wanted to go for a swim. Boat looks amazing and too bad. It was filled on top. Absolutely loved the boat cruise. I wonder what Flora is eating in this orange cup?? Congrats you walked the tower all the way up to seeing the amazing views and specially the sunset. Loved Loved the love story Flora told Note, specifically when she stopped and laughed out loud with Note. Absolutely Loved This Day // Absolutely Outstanding From Start To Finish
👍❤I 'd been Hangzhou many yrs ago. It looks so clean now and seems so convenient for day trip . I never ride any electric bike in my life 😅 I wonder if I could do that 😂
It was so quick to get to Hangzhou, less than an hour on the train from Shanghai! The train stations are so big, just like airports 😆
You guys are great! Thanks for sharing. We move to Hangzhou in August. Can’t wait to visit these spots and try the food. 😋
You also have a fan here in Hangzhou! ❤
Hi ! Just came across your post accidentally and I just had to subscribe. You are such a lovely young couple and Flora is so cute ! Excellent fun and enlightening video…I live in Europe and am looking forward to being taken care of by my long long long lost families. Will check out your other posts now. Keep your infectious laughter going Flora ( hope that is your name ).
wow! very informative
Thank you for visiting China ❤
Thank you for supporting our work! 💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻
A lovely couple at a lovely place. Thanks for sharing your beautiful experience in one of the most serene, peaceful places in China 💗💗
Thank you for watching 😊
It's pretty fulfilling to watch this video. Can't wait to go back this year😢
Thank you so the video~I've been Hangzhou in Feb, also visited the local morning market which was so fun with lots of yummy foods. There was just so lively and energetic place that recommend you go there while you're in Hangzhou. Actually I planned to tried that deep fried fish too however Im just too full with other food.
Soooo beautiful❣️
Thanks for sharing this piece of your lives with us. I really enjoyed the experience of the trip and the chemistry between the two of you. You're both very charming! I loved the sharing of the legend of White Snake; it reminded me an anecdote with my dad (bless his soul).
When I was really young, I saw the movie version of the story and it freaked me out thinking there were snakes posing as humans. He dispel my fears by explaining that these were just stories, and they were a means to convey Chinese philosophy: "you won't forget this story easily, right?". Short version is that human and snake represent living beings who can be as different as can be. In the story, the couple demonstrated their love, loyalty and respect for each other. However a third party however well intention-ed, destroyed the marriage; doesn't matter that the monk used truth to do it. There are many small lessons in the story, such as being tolerant and respectful to others who are different. Between couples, don't just listen to others outside of the family unit; the family unit is most important and valuable. Just because someone is different (the snake in the case of the story), doesn't mean that they don't have love and humanity. I forget the rest.
Welcome to China.I am outside my country now, and I miss there...Thank U for showing this beautiful video.
Wow you really know the legend of white snake and Xu
I had to look up some of the details because I didn’t remember everything … but they do display the story inside Leifeng Pagoda too 😄
加拿大的华人可能在小的时候都被父母在家学着教育中文，但是小朋友都没有认真的去学中文。这就会发现一个很尴尬的情况，就是当你去了一个需要中文的环境，你身为华人，但是你不会讲中文。视频也很好的讲了西湖雷峰塔和《白蛇传》的中国文学作品起码还是对文化有了解的。希望可以在中国去更多的省份体验当地的文化特色和美食。尝试着学习用手机点外卖和网购。
Hi from Toronto,Very beautiful video you guys made, the image is very good quality! You must watch the tv serial "白蛇传”😅
There are so many versions 😅 it gets confusing
I know, I think it is because the "legend of white snake" started in song(宋）Dynasty, I guess more than 600 years ago, and the story spread in the people through the word of mouth, so people just like to add their favorite ending to The story😂 😂wish you and note enjoy the rest of trip in in China! Looking forward more of your videos to come😊
You’re so brave riding on the electric bicycle 👍
Thankfully it only goes 25km/hour! 😄 anything faster than that I’d probably say no thank you 🤭
Hope you’ve got a chance to visit Lingyin Temple 灵隐寺 in Hangzhou, I think it’s one of the most beautiful temples in China.
And Fahua temple 法华寺,also well known temple in hangzhou just near to Lingyin temple
Great video！
I like your video ,and welcome to yunnan it is so beautiful.😃
We do plan on visiting Yunnan later this trip! 😊 It looks really beautiful
zhangjiajie please too@@FloraandNote
@@FloraandNote yes. I recommend you to go to Dali ,Li jiang and lugu lake😄
wow the trip looks so fun!!! so brave to ride a bike in a foreign country! i would never
I was there 6 months ago. Suddenly all the beautiful HangZhou memory came back🥰
Having your own transportation and go where and when ever you want is the best.
希望你们在这里度过愉快的时间，欢迎你们🎉
Flora, if you were born in hong kong and have hk id, you could apply for the 回鄉卡， then you can use it to access to china without a passport and also you can stay in china as long as you want
Love your vlog of China as it is more interesting and has more depth compared to other westerners' English vlog. This is because for the various places you guys have travelled to, you were able to have greater interaction with locals, as well as impart to your viewers some knowledge of Chinese history and culture.
Beautiful😍😍😍
Your video remind me of my first trip to Hangzhou in 1997 and it was also my first time in China, Hangzhou looks so much different now compared to 1997.
I love visiting China, the last time I was in Hangzhou and China was 2004. I heard that it's so safe and modern everywhere compare to the Western country.
It changes alot even entire China