China is NOT What I Expected… (first day in Shanghai) 🇨🇳

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  • @josieliftsthings
    @josieliftsthings  Рік тому +3146

    So I’ve noticed UA-cam is deleting lots of comments on this video, both nice and rude. I apologise if your comment gets deleted, please try again! (If it’s nice otherwise don’t lmao)
    Thanks for watching! 🙂🙂

    • @listjustice6987
      @listjustice6987 Рік тому +77

      16:53 It's really quiet cuz all vehicles are not allowed to beep in the city area in Shanghai.

    • @listjustice6987
      @listjustice6987 Рік тому +111

      20:04 No need to worry about anything TBH. Just relax and enjoy the journey, you may find in the end of day China is more free for you to live :)

    • @listjustice6987
      @listjustice6987 Рік тому +82

      Don't know why my comment been deleted as well... but anyway let me know if you need any help.
      I'm a Shanghainese/Chinese currently living in AU. Can help most of things if you're still travelling in China.

    • @josieliftsthings
      @josieliftsthings  Рік тому +113

      @@listjustice6987 I see about 1 comment every minute just disappear in front of my eyes.. no idea why. It's literally never happened on any of my other videos before. Thank you so much! I'm from Sydney, it's awesome my video made it all the way home to Australia :) Unfortunately this was a short trip to China, but we want to come back and do some more of it, I'll come back to this comment when we go to get your advice!! ☺

    • @leileonardo3335
      @leileonardo3335 Рік тому +18

      alipay

  • @bboystretch7788
    @bboystretch7788 Рік тому +10550

    Another Aussie here and I’ve spent the better part of 20 years living in China. Let’s put it this way. Whatever is shown in Australian media about China is very twisted and skewed. Dare I say - in many instances bordering on blatant lies.

    • @strongbrain3128
      @strongbrain3128 Рік тому +567

      Being an Aussie, can you explain why the governments of Anglo Saxon countries, including Australia, hate China and keep spreading rumors about China?

    • @liweng7810
      @liweng7810 Рік тому +209

      I would remove "bordering on".

    • @dunkierookie970
      @dunkierookie970 Рік тому

      Western media (inc. Australia) has been propagating negative news about China for a long time. Unfortunately, many people solely depend on such news for info as they have not travelled to see for themselves. Some are shackled by financial reasons, while others due to ignorance.

    • @onceernstkohn1530
      @onceernstkohn1530 Рік тому

      I lived in China for 14years. Everything about China is great except everything and anything that associates with the Communist.

    • @novacny
      @novacny Рік тому

      @@strongbrain3128 fear

  • @dranzacspartan8002
    @dranzacspartan8002 Рік тому +5169

    Mate, I'm an Aussie as well, and I went to China a few years ago. You are 100% correct. China is NOT like we've been told back home. People really need to visit China to see the true China. I was pleasantly surprise at how advanced and futuristic China is. I also went to USA. USA does NOT compare to China. I felt safe in China (and I'm a White Aussie male). I did NOT feel safe in USA.

    • @User-mf3pe
      @User-mf3pe Рік тому +34

      I just have a question for you?
      Did you use english in China or you have to learn few words in Chinese to communicate?
      Just curious:)

    • @dranzacspartan8002
      @dranzacspartan8002 Рік тому

      @@User-mf3pe I learnt a few Mandarin words ... not much (gratuities, salutes, 'destination' words, and 'want' words). But I got around with English. Many of the younger generation spoke English, so it was easy to find help. Plus you've got Bing (Microsoft) Translator. Google is banned in Government building due to their Data Storages being housed all over the world in different countries. Microsoft is used, because Microsoft build Data Storages ... in China only, for China. Actually, Microsoft does the same thing for our Australia Government. However, outside of Government buildings (like in Australia) people use what they want, even Google. The most popular Search Site in China is Baidu, and you can use Baidu Translate (they have their own Internet Satellite Constellation, all over the world, faster and better).
      But, you can get around China with English. Everywhere I went, they had the Mandarin Signages coupled with English, and in specific Provinces, they had the signages in Mandarin, Local Province Language and English.
      In China, everybody I met were extremely friendly and accommodating.
      You must go to China (oh, I believe you can buy from Amazon, a dedicated Translator device ... but you'll have to sync it with their Satellite Constellation. Buy the device in China (I never got one, because I didn't think of it at the time ... but next time, I'll get one).

    • @User-mf3pe
      @User-mf3pe Рік тому +34

      @@Tony-xj4he got it Thank you so much❤️❤️❤️

    • @kogg8789
      @kogg8789 Рік тому +58

      Chinese bot

    • @susuChan007
      @susuChan007 Рік тому +147

      ​@@User-mf3pemost chinese people from 18 to 30 have learned english for 10 years .As long as u use some simple words to communicate, they can understand and reply. for daily issues like order food and ask for direction, english is enough for you

  • @billjohnson9221
    @billjohnson9221 Рік тому +2968

    China isn't our enemy, our enemy is ignorance. Exploring their culture is a way for us to understand what our commonalities are instead of focusing on our differences. This issue won't be resolved overnight but it is actions like this that bring it closer to becoming reality. We share the planet and we need to learn how to do it peacefully as co-citizens.

  • @sdndndurdjbs-v8c
    @sdndndurdjbs-v8c 4 місяці тому +189

    China is a great country, it has a long history and delicious food."You will definitely feel extremely shocked when you go to China."If you could ever go to China, please make sure to visit there. It's truly wonderful.""I have been living in China for ten years."

    • @射好
      @射好 2 місяці тому

      原来是国里人😂​@hjh-j7h

    • @yunfengye
      @yunfengye 2 місяці тому

      你这个语法表达一眼识破😂跟我写英语作文似的

    • @yijunzeng942
      @yijunzeng942 Місяць тому

      I live in Canada. Have a great day yall

  • @yunding-cu6xb
    @yunding-cu6xb 11 місяців тому +1472

    很喜欢她拍的视频。对待陌生国家充满了新鲜感和尊重。而不是像有些旅游博主一样带着自我文化的优越感拿自己国家和别国做比较。 客观真实的记录。很棒❤

    • @seanfuler1205
      @seanfuler1205 11 місяців тому +21

      呜呜,是的

    • @rosemonpilot2215
      @rosemonpilot2215 11 місяців тому +17

      你非常善于观察并且对文化很敏感。感谢你的分享。

    • @聖晶石-k3l
      @聖晶石-k3l 11 місяців тому +21

      讚同!她真的很用心地在感受

    • @lycheng8296
      @lycheng8296 11 місяців тому +15

      希望有更多外国人能来中国体验和感受真正的中国文化

    • @xmwpumpkin528
      @xmwpumpkin528 11 місяців тому +4

      呜呜,是的

  • @WushuTaz
    @WushuTaz Рік тому +1359

    I'm so happy that a lot of the UA-camrs I follow are finally taking the leap to experience China for themselves regardless of what backlash they may get from some of their viewers. Stay strong! I'm looking forward to seeing more of China through your channel!

    • @factspoken9062
      @factspoken9062 Рік тому

      youtube is banned in china so most of the comments are from 50 cent wumaos

    • @indiasuperclean6969
      @indiasuperclean6969 Рік тому

      BUT SIR MY INDIA IS THE REAL SUPERPOWER NUMBER ONE 🤗🇮🇳 WE HAVE THE BEST INFRASTRUCTURE AND HIGHSPEED RAIL 🤗🇮🇳 MEANWHILE IN CHINA PEOPLE STILL RIDE RICKSHAW EVERYWHERE AND THEY ALSO POOR DONT HAVE CAR . THIS WHY IM SO LUCKY LIVE IN SUPER INDIA THE CLEANEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD 🇮🇳🤗 , WE NEVER SCAM! WE GIVE RESPECT TO ALL WOMEN THEY CAN WALK SAFELY ALONE AT NIGHT AND WE HAVE CLEAN FOOD AND TOILET EVERYWHERE 🇮🇳🤗🚽, I KNOW MANY POOR PEOPLE JEALOUS WITH SUPER RICH INDIA 🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳

    • @aero.l
      @aero.l Рік тому +64

      These travel vloggers might actually avert WWIII.. their vlogs enable people to see beyond the political rhetoric in their countries where Chinese bashing is trendy.

    • @factspoken9062
      @factspoken9062 Рік тому

      @@aero.l if any 50 cent wumao fail to do their task, fire them. If any msm channel like NYT doesnot rise to occasion threaten them with bribe cuts. If any politicians in solomon island, taiwan etc doesnt do well pay them less

    • @NopWorks
      @NopWorks Рік тому +13

      @@aero.l I did not expect that ordinary people going travel doing Vlogs might actually avert WWIII, but it's a real possibility!

  • @SuhandiWijaya
    @SuhandiWijaya Рік тому +1759

    Glad that someone pushed out of Western propaganda and visited China. I am from Indonesia and have been going to China for business or leisure since 2004, every single time I visit, China has grown, there is a new building, a new line on the subway, etc., and it's the safest place I've been to in my travels to about 300 cities in 30 countries.

    • @worldfight6032
      @worldfight6032 Рік тому +196

      In China at night, you don’t have to worry about anything else except getting fat! Especially in big cities, it is very safe

    • @SuhandiWijaya
      @SuhandiWijaya Рік тому +60

      @@worldfight6032 indeed, there is never a feeling to look over your shoulder even walking pass midnight.

    • @Goochen
      @Goochen Рік тому +60

      I like the fact I won't get stabbed in china like i might in my western capital city lol. That enough is an improvement.

    • @JohnSmith-sm7ez
      @JohnSmith-sm7ez Рік тому +5

      @@Goochenmass stabbings happen in China. No one fears stabbings apart from wannabe gangsters.

    • @Goochen
      @Goochen Рік тому +10

      @@JohnSmith-sm7ez Rarely. It is true that mostly gangsters and apparently schoolchildren have something to fear from stabbings here but the risk is overall much higher to everyone.

  • @Minmillet
    @Minmillet 4 місяці тому +174

    Hi, I'm a college student in China. I knew that the image of our country was quite twisted in other countries' media. So it is very glad to see more foreign friends come here, learning more about its gorgeous culture, and the most importantly, the true life of this country. I have to admit that we do have something not good enough but I really love my country and I promise if you come here you won't regret this travel. Everyone is welcomed and hope all of you have a good time! (my English is not good, so apologize for that)

    • @亮麦
      @亮麦 4 місяці тому +7

      支持

    • @M巴豆波
      @M巴豆波 4 місяці тому +4

      挺好的,哈哈哈

    • @DannyJames-g3u
      @DannyJames-g3u 4 місяці тому +4

      怎么都是国人😂😂

    • @孙少
      @孙少 4 місяці тому +3

      哥 太帅了

    • @hezhao-z2z
      @hezhao-z2z 4 місяці тому

      标准考验作文哈哈哈哈哈😂

  • @yonight6871
    @yonight6871 Рік тому +3531

    I've visited China four times and saw different regions. Every time I've visited... I've seen big improvements. I would even be bold enough to say that the major cities in China are now overall cleaner looking than the major cities in the US.For one example, I've visited public parks in Shanghai and was amazed at how clean they look. No litter or graffiti anywhere... even the skateboard rink looks clean. And there are lots of people out there enjoying the parks... but seem to have respect for the facilities there.The greening of the city is very good, and there are many electric cars on the street, which proves that the Chinese government attaches great importance to environmental protection.What impresses me the most is that life is very convenient, a cashless society, the subway system is very new and clean, and the people are very friendly.Other than some culture shock, I feel China is very safe. You can also go out late at night. China's technological level is beyond my imagination. I feel that the future is in China..But In the US, I dare not go out at night, for fear that black people will shoot me.
    have fun in China and God bless you.🤲🤝❤

    • @peterwang5272
      @peterwang5272 Рік тому +143

      黑人也是被压迫者,别歧视他们

    • @stvdmc2011
      @stvdmc2011 Рік тому +248

      ​@@peterwang5272oppressed is the excused to act out violences whenever to anyone?

    • @franksun8044
      @franksun8044 Рік тому +29

      What you said is so unpolitical correction

    • @canto_v12
      @canto_v12 Рік тому +84

      @@peterwang5272 不是膚色的問題,而是社會階層的問題

    • @tonghuixu2698
      @tonghuixu2698 Рік тому +9

      @@peterwang5272 你多大了?

  • @qingshanyipian1936
    @qingshanyipian1936 10 місяців тому +1233

    My first trip to China was 17 years ago. A total culture shock. I’ve been brainwashed in the states thru media and government propaganda. Chinese people are the best. They’re so helpful and just plain nice. Almost exact opposite of what I have been coached to believe regarding China.

    • @akiba-pn4iv
      @akiba-pn4iv 10 місяців тому +42

      Thank you for your willingness to visit and learn about the real China

    • @elfin1601
      @elfin1601 9 місяців тому +17

      Maybe you haven't deeply integrated into Chinese society. How to be locked at home during COVID-19 and unable to express your opinion. If you make negative remarks about the Chinese government, it will affect whether future generations can enter government agencies and state-owned units. In addition, China itself is very good at surface engineering. The good side of Chinese people does not mean that they have not received patriotic education to hate other countries. Reduce online speech attacks on the West.

    • @LUlUFishyDH
      @LUlUFishyDH 9 місяців тому +97

      @@elfin1601 didnt really understand what you are trying to say here but there are always two sides to things. quarantine might have caused inconveniences but it did effectively and efficiently stop the spread of the virus. and EVERY country literally has this so called patriotic education - simply put: why would you not like you own country? - and there's always the freedom to move or immigrate.

    • @liudingsheng2551
      @liudingsheng2551 9 місяців тому +46

      @@elfin1601抓到个香蕉

    • @Xetron1978
      @Xetron1978 9 місяців тому +44

      @@elfin1601 tf are you even saying? Most Chinese people are busy living their own lives, not every person has the time to hate another country like you lmao

  • @bt8075
    @bt8075 Рік тому +1280

    i’m so glad you both have such a open-minded view coming here, and not being affected by western media! wish more youtubers were as kind and respectful like y’all

    • @josieliftsthings
      @josieliftsthings  Рік тому +54

      Thank you so much. What a lovely comment. 😁

    • @FreeThoughtExperiment-fp4el
      @FreeThoughtExperiment-fp4el Рік тому +1

      typical trash comment from wumao. if anything western media is way too nice because we can't hurt China's feelings : ( such a bit powerful country can't tolerate anyone speaking out on the horrors of China cause it might cry : ( i hope you don't eat any takeout food cause you might ingest gutter oil, hope you don't drink tap water cause you might get cancer, hope you don't breath the polluted air cause you might get asthma, hope you don't have kids or they might get kidnapped, hope you don't have anything negative to say about CCP or Xi or you'll go to prison, hope you don't move 5min outside the cities or you'll see abject poverty, hope there isn't heavy rainfalls cause the CCP might open the floodgates and drown you, hope you don't have any business secrets or you'll be subject to corporate espionage, etc etc etc etc etc etc. besides all that, let's keep an open mind!

    • @陈橙-w6x
      @陈橙-w6x Рік тому +14

      ​@@josieliftsthingswelcome to China again😂

    • @chireiuji2047
      @chireiuji2047 Рік тому +5

      Well, as long as she does not mention politics as a tourist in China...

    • @chireiuji2047
      @chireiuji2047 Рік тому +1

      @@josieliftsthings Well, for ur own sake, things should always go this well ala u do not question or mention politics or history as a tourist in China, and don't expect the land-locked areas being even as good-moraled as Shanghai (in fact many Chinese people from land-locked areas openly post hate speech towards Shanghaiers even on Twitter, some even going as extreme as demanding of massacre and human trafficking & enslavement...partly for some Shanghaiers discrimminate against them, but partly just because they view the Shanghaish civillizedness and open-mindedness as abnormal, if not traitous) ... Chinese people usually tend to nicely treat foreign tourists as "guests" though they are just passer-bys to them, but the majority of them would show their sensitive super both imperial and national inner side if triggered by "the alien", just as what "western media" says, if not worse.

  • @hesteryang6257
    @hesteryang6257 4 місяці тому +32

    Thank you for your record! As a Chinese, I feel so happy to see your smile during this travel. Welcome to China next time! Welcome to other cities!

    • @不懂的NASA君
      @不懂的NASA君 3 місяці тому

      同胞啊,看来没必要说英文了,这个作者确实是挺明事理的,不像某些无良外国媒体胡乱评价

  • @Rrrren
    @Rrrren Рік тому +396

    I have to say that you guys are so friendly and giving your big smiles to everyone. Then in return you guys definately deserve people to treat you back the same way.

    • @美味-p6z
      @美味-p6z 11 місяців тому +2

      That's very good.

    • @TAIWANPARTOFCHINA
      @TAIWANPARTOFCHINA 11 місяців тому

      FRIENDLY REMINDER TAIWAN IS PART OF CHINA 🥰 🇨🇳 🇨🇳

    • @沐惜失忆
      @沐惜失忆 11 місяців тому

      😊

  • @wanghe6633
    @wanghe6633 8 місяців тому +228

    I am a Chinese who has lived in Australia for 11 years. My hometown is Shanghai. I am very happy to see more and more Aussie coming to China. For me, Melbourne and Shanghai are both my home now.

    • @liuminggee2573
      @liuminggee2573 6 місяців тому

      Stay there. you are not welcome to china.

    • @LarissaLemos-qp1wv
      @LarissaLemos-qp1wv 5 місяців тому +2

      Living in China has opened my eyes to the beauty of its culture and the warmth of its people. It's important to not judge a country based on stereotypes, but to embrace the diversity and unique experiences it offers.

    • @LarissaLemos-qp1wv
      @LarissaLemos-qp1wv 5 місяців тому

      By having a variety of sources, including personal experiences, we can gain a deeper understanding of China and its people. This helps to challenge our preconceived notions and allows us to see the country in a more balanced light. It's crucial to approach information with an open mind and seek out diverse perspectives to form a more informed opinion.

    • @LarissaLemos-qp1wv
      @LarissaLemos-qp1wv 5 місяців тому

      Experiencing China firsthand has given me a more nuanced and multi-faceted view of the country that goes beyond the stereotypes often perpetuated by the media. It's important to approach cultural understanding with an open mind and a willingness to learn from diverse perspectives.

    • @cokee9458
      @cokee9458 4 місяці тому

      @@gulouie7701 joker

  • @pokpokchan9208
    @pokpokchan9208 7 місяців тому +1934

    Proud of my country, from Hong Kong :)

    • @LarissaLemos-qp1wv
      @LarissaLemos-qp1wv 5 місяців тому +23

      Through interacting with locals, exploring different regions, and immersing myself in China's rich history and traditions, I have gained a deeper appreciation for the complexity and diversity of the country. Challenging my preconceived notions and embracing firsthand experiences has greatly enriched my understanding of Chinese culture.

    • @软糖小熊-p7h
      @软糖小熊-p7h 5 місяців тому +23

      抱抱❤

    • @legemi4514
      @legemi4514 5 місяців тому +111

      妈呀,看你评论我一瞬间起一身鸡皮疙瘩不开玩笑,感动的

    • @yuto-yn9ml
      @yuto-yn9ml 5 місяців тому +15

      ❤love you

    • @刘涛-h1f
      @刘涛-h1f 5 місяців тому +8

      哇哦

  • @Vickssszhhh
    @Vickssszhhh 3 місяці тому +59

    I lived in Shanghai for almost 8 years and it was amazing! I miss the city, is so fun, amazing restaurants, clean and safe!
    China is so diverse, has so many types of cuisines, landscapes, extreme safe and I think everyone should visit at least once! ❤💛

    • @timben183
      @timben183 2 місяці тому +1

      大概率是国人,俺居然粗略的看懂了

    • @赵越-e9d
      @赵越-e9d 2 місяці тому

      @@timben183咋地 外国就没有文化程度低的啊😂😂😂

    • @QxL-z8d
      @QxL-z8d 2 місяці тому

      @@timben183 不是有自带的翻译吗,实在不行手机下个拍照翻译也能将就用用

  • @andrewli6260
    @andrewli6260 10 місяців тому +390

    Hi Josie, I am so happy you are travelling in china and wish you have a great time of your stay, this world need more people like you who are friendly, open minded, and kind.

    • @josieliftsthings
      @josieliftsthings  10 місяців тому +13

      Thank you so much! What a lovely comment. Thank you 🙏🏻😁

    • @indiasuperclean6969
      @indiasuperclean6969 8 місяців тому +3

      BUT SIR MY INDIA IS THE REAL SUPERPOWER NUMBER ONE🤗🇮🇳 WE HAVE THE BEST INFRASTRUCTURE AND HIGHSPEED RAIL 🤗🇮🇳 MEANWHILE IN CHINA PEOPLE STILL RIDE RICKSHAW EVERYWHERE AND THEY ALSO POOR DONT HAVE CAR . THIS WHY IM SO LUCKY LIVE IN SUPER INDIA THE CLEANEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD 🇮🇳🤗 , WE NEVER SCAM! WE GIVE RESPECT TO ALL WOMEN THEY CAN WALK SAFELY ALONE AT NIGHT AND WE HAVE CLEAN FOOD AND TOILET EVERYWHERE 🇮🇳🤗🚽, I KNOW MANY POOR PEOPLE JEALOUS WITH SUPER RICH INDIA 🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳

    • @peerljy-hl5ir
      @peerljy-hl5ir 8 місяців тому

      你说的都是反话吗,我还看到印度人轮奸外国女人

    • @Not_la2y
      @Not_la2y 8 місяців тому +6

      @@indiasuperclean6969 I like your sense of sarcasm

    • @袁应-b8s
      @袁应-b8s 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@@indiasuperclean6969原谅我不厚道的笑了😂😂😂

  • @AngelaGu-kc6yf
    @AngelaGu-kc6yf 7 місяців тому +187

    As a Chinese, I'm pretty happy to see more and more people and vloggers come to China!! Love your video!

  • @twlamSG
    @twlamSG Рік тому +247

    If you just landed a few days ago in China then be prepared to face massive amount of people everywhere. China is having their Mid Autumn Festival and National Day holiday (10 days). Many Chinese people travel within their country for holiday (China is so big it has region which is in the tropic and region that experiences winter-4seasons). Hence going to China during their national holiday is madness. The crowds will be massive, at a scale you have never seen.

    • @MadPunchMan
      @MadPunchMan Рік тому +8

      @anglohan5428 Form your judgment only after you have personally witnessed it.

    • @hink0027
      @hink0027 Рік тому

      @anglohan5428 you can free your ass from shit first

    • @Angie-qb6su
      @Angie-qb6su Рік тому +2

      @@MadPunchManIt is true😂 Has been like this every year except the lockdown time .Conversely,it is post covid time rn +holiday time so the tourism industry is going crazy.

    • @georgelazenby3607
      @georgelazenby3607 Рік тому +8

      @@MadPunchMan I have personally witnessed it. I'm in China now. I will not travel anywhere during this holiday or the start of Spring Festival because it is madness. It was interesting to experience it once, but never again.

    • @白发阿桂
      @白发阿桂 6 місяців тому +1

      5.1.国庆,春节.不建议游玩。

  • @ariasijiali1689
    @ariasijiali1689 3 місяці тому +4

    As a Chinese person, it was so fun and endearing seeing you enjoy Chinese food! Thank you for approaching my country with an open mind.

  • @王天煜-i1n
    @王天煜-i1n 8 місяців тому +550

    As a Chinese I'm really happy to see friendly foreign visitors like you to visit China, and showing the world how China really looks like. Liked your videos!! Always feel free to explore more parts of China.

    • @thienthuoan1081
      @thienthuoan1081 6 місяців тому +4

      确实

    • @peterjohnson4068
      @peterjohnson4068 6 місяців тому

      No need to go to China to support the evil dictatorship. Can you live without free Internet, UA-cam, Google etc. Can you live without any privacy under monitoring? If yes, welcome to China!

    • @tinamiao2247
      @tinamiao2247 6 місяців тому +10

      @@thienthuoan1081 it's true. China is totally different from the media we watched in America ,not sure if we've been brain washed here. LOL

    • @chungkingexpress6637
      @chungkingexpress6637 6 місяців тому +1

      yes 同意

    • @peterjohnson4068
      @peterjohnson4068 5 місяців тому

      As Chinese, I know Chinese Communist Party pays for these propaganda overseas to spread rumor or to beautify CCP. 大外宣,翻墙五毛。Be aware.

  • @蒋磊-p3j
    @蒋磊-p3j 10 місяців тому +388

    As a Chinese, I‘m glad to see such a friendly program. Our country is very beautiful and has many shortcomings. Some prejudices are mainly caused by differences in values from Western countries, but I believe that China will get better and better! By the way, I’m in Chongqing. There are mountains and rivers here, and it‘s still the location of Transformers. Welcome to travel!

    • @AVICIILE7ELS
      @AVICIILE7ELS 10 місяців тому +2

      支持

    • @ZackYuan-p1h
      @ZackYuan-p1h 10 місяців тому +6

      i do not agree with your view that China has many shortcomings.In my opinion,China devleops rapidly and it supprot us,Chinese individuals,a safe environment,which most countires lack.

    • @sathingtonwilloughby-kf3bh
      @sathingtonwilloughby-kf3bh 10 місяців тому

      UA-cam is illegal in China…

    • @Cangxi001
      @Cangxi001 10 місяців тому +1

      重庆!

    • @Swimmer-r1z
      @Swimmer-r1z 10 місяців тому

      支持

  • @陈伊翔
    @陈伊翔 9 місяців тому +34

    谢谢你对我们中国不执有偏见,而是尊重与认可,用自己的真心体会我们中国的魅力所在我很开心看到这样的视频❤

  • @JoannaLi-xq5tz
    @JoannaLi-xq5tz 5 місяців тому +15

    Welcome to China Josie. And so glad that you had great time here. Come to Guangzhou next time! One of the cities with best food in China. Happy to show you guys around too. As someone who was born and raised in China. Study in Australia for 8 years. Seeing China changed every year coming back for holidays was shocking. Again, so happy to see you guys have a lovely stay in China ❤

  • @chloemccormick-lt7op
    @chloemccormick-lt7op Рік тому +1586

    Thank you guys for showing the world the real China! And you’re most welcome to come back and visit anytime! ❤

    • @josieliftsthings
      @josieliftsthings  Рік тому +107

      We have a few more China videos to go! Really enjoyed it ☺️

    • @Leeceeball12
      @Leeceeball12 Рік тому +47

      ​@@josieliftsthingsI'm a fan of yours now. I look forward to more videos about China.Suzhou Wuxi Nanjing Hefei Zhengzhou Wuhan Nanchang Changsha Beijing Shenzhen Guangzhou, Chengdu, Qingdao, Dalian, Chongqing and Xi 'an ... These cities all have their own uniqueness.😊

    • @gaurav_1Mea
      @gaurav_1Mea Рік тому +9

      ​@@josieliftsthings exactly China is just another level. China cannot be compared to country like Australia or india . China is way ahead of us.
      Sometimes I wonder authoritative government is better than democratic government.
      Then I realised China is the same country from where COVID-19 Pandemic came.🤮😢
      Also Chinese eats Bats , tortoise, snakes , lobster , dogs , horse and all types of insects .🤮

    • @Leeceeball12
      @Leeceeball12 Рік тому +26

      ​@@josieliftsthingsMore than 300 cities in China are worth visiting.😊😊

    • @教父波波
      @教父波波 Рік тому

      This is natural and can happen anywhere and you cannot predict it, just like the Spanish Flu 100 years ago.@@gaurav_1Mea

  • @geraldkohar
    @geraldkohar Рік тому +25

    I like your vibe! You are so cheerful and energetic and have so much positive energy in you. People in the west really need to see your channel!

  • @cottonbomb8272
    @cottonbomb8272 Рік тому +574

    Wars happening more and more today, you know what can prevent that? People like you. People who travel and see things, people who make videos and let their people know more about the other side of this world. There will always be competitions and even conflicts but people like you have helped making the bottom line. I'm hereby, greatfully thank you for posting this. Enjoy your visit ❤

    • @yuchenlan4117
      @yuchenlan4117 Рік тому +8

      100%agree

    • @hanslu9706
      @hanslu9706 Рік тому +1

      We need these kind of people to gain actual power (P0lytycal or Mylyt@ry power) (I don't know how to achieve that, and it sounds ridiculous), but I know things like "fr33d0m of sp33ch" "stryke" and "p0rtest" are useless. We need these people as lead ers not just influencers💪

    • @harryzhou8359
      @harryzhou8359 Рік тому +2

      so facts

    • @LEI_Z_
      @LEI_Z_ Рік тому +5

      yes, more traveling, more understanding, more communication, less wars

    • @auleo-tu2lo
      @auleo-tu2lo Рік тому

      @@LEI_Z_ no wars

  • @mark6733
    @mark6733 2 місяці тому +10

    As a Shanghainese, I'm so happy to see more and more friends from all over the world visiting my beautiful home towm. Welcome!! Wish you enjoy your stay and love China!

  • @shilpagadre2226
    @shilpagadre2226 Рік тому +36

    You have no pre-conceived notions about people and places, this is what I like the most about you.. 👌🏻

  • @MuratAkbulut-os9ph
    @MuratAkbulut-os9ph 11 місяців тому +121

    i also was in china. i loved it. you feel like, you are guarded from everywhere. everyone is normal and nice and kind. they look at you, cause you are a foreigner, but they dont mean it like that. its just, theyre surprised. i tell you. everything is so chill and nice. would visit again. definitely

    • @story-time-j6k
      @story-time-j6k 9 місяців тому +8

      The core difference between China and Western countries actually lies in the relationship between the individual and the collective. Western countries place more emphasis on individual interests, while China is the opposite. A typical example is the street cameras. In the eyes of Western media, this is the best evidence of China's invasion of personal privacy, but for the majority of Chinese people, it represents public safety. The fact is that China is almost the safest country in the world, not only in Shanghai and Beijing these metropolises, but almost the entire China, even in remote rural areas. You don't need to worry about personal safety or property safety. So no Chinese person would object to street cameras. Compared with privacy, ordinary people care more that you and your children can travel safely at midnight, and your car parked on the side of the road will not be stolen. Another extreme example on the contrary is the issue of guns in the United States, so no one would say that the United States is a safe country. The scariest day of my life was at 9 p.m. on February 2019, when I was walking with my wife in the downtown of San Diego. It could only be described as a real-life "The Walking Dead".

    • @1C12YANCHIQIU1C1殷子翹
      @1C12YANCHIQIU1C1殷子翹 8 місяців тому +3

      @@story-time-j6k There are There are pros and cons, but this is actually very subjective. If you are used to it, this is actually a way to protect security. If you are very personal, then this will also be an invasion of personal privacy.

    • @zhiyuanchen9243
      @zhiyuanchen9243 8 місяців тому

      @@1C12YANCHIQIU1C1殷子翹 Another reson why Chinese people don't think street cameras as a threat is: most of them have witness the improvement of social security since the TianWang System launched. For example, one of my friend lost his bicycle recently, and he came to the police station to ask for moniter video, and within 3 hours he got his bicycle back. By the way, almost all people in Chine believe that the government especially the police could protect their personal privacy.

    • @leonlili5312
      @leonlili5312 4 місяці тому +1

      @@1C12YANCHIQIU1C1殷子翹你不做犯罪行为,你怕什么摄像头?你有什么隐私?你以为政府真有空看你在街上走路吗?你把自己看的太重要了,其实你什么都不是,摄像头的真正意义在于制止犯罪,提取证据,谁没事看你的隐私啊,你真把自己当什么大人物了吗?

    • @昏昏-k9n
      @昏昏-k9n 2 місяці тому

      @@leonlili5312笑死我了哥们瑞萍

  • @jinghaowang1143
    @jinghaowang1143 Рік тому +246

    As a Chinese, I think It’s really interesting to see China in a foreigner’s perspective 😊

    • @quincyLee-ql1wp
      @quincyLee-ql1wp Рік тому +2

      That's what I think, too.

    • @rain5585
      @rain5585 Рік тому

      难道你不觉得这个视频引导的观点有点偏颇吗

    • @xudongpeng
      @xudongpeng Рік тому

      @@rain5585 引导什么的太无聊了

    • @WangZiJia-CHN
      @WangZiJia-CHN 11 місяців тому

      是的

    • @ybhcch
      @ybhcch 11 місяців тому

      原谅他们,其实他们对中国和世界都是无知的@@rain5585

  • @bowenli1838
    @bowenli1838 5 місяців тому +27

    Nice to see you enjoy the trip in China! And it’s so cool you are so open to new things during the journey

  • @timetoreason7090
    @timetoreason7090 Рік тому +430

    I felt the same when I visited China nearly two decades ago. I was scared to go there even then but had to due to my studies as I was dying for first hand experience. My own Uni and the travel agent told me the same. My destination was ShenZhen, could have easily crossed from HK, but was scared as I was traveling alone, so I transited from Pudong, (hilarious) and the rest is history!!! You are not alone, hope you will enjoy very long stays there. You will be safe at ALL times, even in the middle of the night!!! During warmer days night is different as all the families and pets come out to stay out and enjoy life where we live in heavily locked houses almost all day.

    • @peppermint210
      @peppermint210 Рік тому +8

      The situation wasn't the same 20 years ago.
      The crime rate was enough low, but it has decreased from 2013 on.
      That's what some Chinese comments suggested.

    • @forthepeople168
      @forthepeople168 Рік тому

      Western medias demonised China all the times. Their lies got debunked after people visit China and find out the truth by themselves.

    • @RichardJ520
      @RichardJ520 Рік тому +5

      @@peppermint210so what necessary u need to know is U can‘t go back to the year before 2013…or u can tell how can u transfer to that year!😂

    • @ChatGoPT
      @ChatGoPT Рік тому +21

      Americans think that the Chinese use bicycles and still do as they did in the 90s. Westerners laughed and small talked over the coffee and tea table that the Chinese don't have enough money for cars, so they only have bicycles. The BBC was always active the channel that broadcast Beijing's mass cycling to Western audiences in the 90s and 2000s.

    • @johnsonlee9797
      @johnsonlee9797 Рік тому

      Too many sweets and oils can easily lead to cancer in 10 to 20 years

  • @RainaLin-q8l
    @RainaLin-q8l 8 місяців тому +95

    Can’t imagine that I’ve literally finished watching the whole video as I usually can’t focus on one video for more than 10 minutes!! But the time is really worth spending!! Love the way you explore the city and always being so open to everything. I will put Shanghai on my travel list. Thank you guys😊😊

    • @josieliftsthings
      @josieliftsthings  8 місяців тому +1

      WHOOOAAA what an awesome compliment!!!!! Thank you so much for watching 🙏🥹

    • @马驱
      @马驱 7 місяців тому +2

      Welcome to Shanghai😊

    • @zhaowenqing3521
      @zhaowenqing3521 6 місяців тому

      战忽局记得把名字改了,别用乱码,至少用chatgpt随机生成一百个老外username 吧

    • @宝阿无
      @宝阿无 6 місяців тому +1

      哈哈哈,苏州和上海离得近,高铁、地铁都可以直达,来玩

    • @李莓铃-w3t
      @李莓铃-w3t 5 місяців тому +1

      Welcome to Shanghai

  • @数理和逻辑
    @数理和逻辑 Рік тому +46

    Thank you! I am a Chinese, appreciate your introducing China to the world!

  • @Taylor71026
    @Taylor71026 6 місяців тому +6

    im a chinese and now studying in Melbourne, Australia. When I watched this video I was shocked. Maybe we are all lost in this Internet-developed world and cannot see the true face of things, but I am glad that someone is willing to come China and experience Chinese culture : )

  • @LearnwithPanPan
    @LearnwithPanPan 10 місяців тому +438

    America's perception of China makes it seem so scary and like the people there are sad and have no freedom. I'm so happy to see this video. Thank you very much for sharing the real side of China to the world.

    • @tommohsien888
      @tommohsien888 10 місяців тому +5

      I just visited Venice Beach, walked the Walk of Fame,saw a Basketball game at Crypto and walked away thinking I know America. Kind of arrogant and stupid isn't it. Do study the CCP history a bit, undestand what houkou is and go visit a few places,especially inland villages and most importantly do understand that people if they have grivances aren't allowed to assembled for long before they are either threaten or squashed like Tianamen Square massecre, or if you practice religion they don't like, they harvest your organs for CCP officials,or teenagers disappear with organs missing.......

    • @王晓之
      @王晓之 10 місяців тому +23

      ​​@@tommohsien888Well…I am a Chinese and I live in China 24 years.In fact, there aren't so many cruel things happening in our country right now😂.Even though we can not vote our leader by ourself but most of people have no care about that.Because that is so far from our life. But that doesn't mean we're all satisfied with government.Our government 's corruption is extremely severe.So many Chinese workers are cruelly exploited and oppressed by the boss. The law of labor is nothing but a blank paper.

    • @黄文轩-k5h
      @黄文轩-k5h 10 місяців тому +6

      @@tommohsien888 I believe that all countries in the world will have some bad things. At least for 99.99 percent of us, we will not see such things. Pls analyze the news or remarks you see rationally.

    • @tommohsien888
      @tommohsien888 10 місяців тому +6

      @@黄文轩-k5h Rational is not when you don't know the language or custom and visit some big city and pretend to know anything or speak for anyone. So,basically you are saying as long as you are not the .001% of people who have their organ harvested,or arrested with no dued process you are good. Thing is, it is all good if you are having fun yourself,but there are 200 Americans locked up without dued process and one sentenced to death. It deserve a rebuttal if some naive tourist wants to give an opinion on "freedom."

    • @黄文轩-k5h
      @黄文轩-k5h 10 місяців тому +2

      ⁠@@tommohsien888it’s hard to explain clearly, I was born and grew up in China. I think only those who have lived in China for more than ten years and are concerned about national politics and have thinking can rationally understand the current situation in China. China has to do so. In fact, I don't like Xi Jinping

  • @celeryzeng7145
    @celeryzeng7145 Рік тому +112

    It's always nice to see vloggers in UA-cam to come to visit China and sharing experience with the world.

    • @xh3598
      @xh3598 Рік тому +3

      This is liberals out of their cocoons.

  • @wenbozhao4762
    @wenbozhao4762 11 місяців тому +238

    ❤As a Chinese who grew up in China, studied in Europe for a long time, and now works as a tour guide for foreigners coming to China, I am very grateful to you for showing the real China. Hope you have a wonderful experience in China! Due to political interests, many Western media have always been biased against China. China does have many shortcomings, but these shortcomings are not as terrible as reported by the Western media. I have many foreign friends, some of whom really want to come to China, and I would love to lead them to have new experiences across China. Most Chinese people are very friendly, China is huge, China's culture and society are very diverse and interesting, in different places in China you can find a combination of tradition and modernity, different foods, languages, religions, lifestyles, China's Nature is also beautiful. I am very happy that more and more people want to come to China and learn Chinese. This is the best way to understand a country and gain experience. I hope more people can visit or live in China and become friends with Chinese people. There are many political prejudices not only in China, but also in the world. More cultural exchanges need to be established everywhere. More cultural exchanges can help us put aside our political prejudices. We need a more open and inclusive world. We welcome all friendly people!❤

    • @rcane1371
      @rcane1371 11 місяців тому

      我们的国家 怎么说那 可悲 人民任劳任怨 政府呢你懂得 但是我还是爱着中国 但是我不爱他们 中国有素质的人很多 希望国外的朋友们 不要歧视我们谢谢😊

    • @sinfulsoul-Ed
      @sinfulsoul-Ed 11 місяців тому

      粉红比出了国照样是粉红比。独裁又贫穷的中国,没有资格被任何人膜拜。穿件西装,有几座高楼大厦你就不是野蛮人了?

    • @Lotusflower888
      @Lotusflower888 11 місяців тому

      Does only China has many shortcomings🤔🤨

    • @flatonium3438
      @flatonium3438 11 місяців тому +2

      素敵なコメント!

    • @buzuxi
      @buzuxi 11 місяців тому

      Do you have a website outlining your services?

  • @sunispretty
    @sunispretty Місяць тому

    This is so sweet. You navigated well and glad you were being respectful too! I’m Chinese American and I’m watching these to see how easy or hard it would be for me to navigate with broken Chinese.
    I also love your haggling! They do overprice things when they see foreigners 🥺

  • @Grace-pd5lu
    @Grace-pd5lu Рік тому +557

    when I was a child I had always wanted to go to China. Maybe it was the Pandas or clothing I dont really remember why I was so fascinated, but as I got older I guess politics started to cloud my judgment but this video has once again made me have the feeling of wanting to visit.

    • @TerryFang04
      @TerryFang04 Рік тому +47

      Come to visit China! Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu are all great cities to visit!

    • @卓泽浩
      @卓泽浩 Рік тому +19

      guangzhou欢迎你🎉

    • @hengyang2323
      @hengyang2323 Рік тому +16

      Then you must come to Chongqing, I want to treat you to hot pot

    • @bbo-gr9df
      @bbo-gr9df Рік тому +5

      Welcome chengde

    • @YY-mt9zy
      @YY-mt9zy Рік тому +8

      欢迎来旅游

  • @david-reason
    @david-reason Рік тому +86

    I arrived in Shanghai in 2010, but felt it wasn't really China. After 6 months I moved west to Chengdu (home of the Panda). I spent 6 years in China, people are curious, friendly and it's very safe. It is an amazing country! Only 20% of foreign worker stayed after the pandemic. Subscribed. Best wishes from Bangkok.

  • @nanilll
    @nanilll Рік тому +108

    Thank you for coming to China and experiencing it. I hope you have a happy stay in China. I also hope that more foreigners can come to China to experience China for themselves instead of just knowing China from the media.

  • @Georgina-geo
    @Georgina-geo 5 місяців тому +5

    Welcome to China. As a Chinese people,I am so glad to see the good video to show the true China. And thank you for your kind comments❤❤❤. And you can go to Chengdu where is a nice city too.

  • @CeliaLI-ck2vy
    @CeliaLI-ck2vy 11 місяців тому +53

    Thanks for your sharing, as a Chinese, I’m really happy to see foreign friends to visit my motherland and share the real daily life, not only Shanghai, including many other nice cities. Looking forward to your coming again❤❤

    • @三张-w6b
      @三张-w6b 11 місяців тому

      嘿嘿嘿

    • @yeealex836
      @yeealex836 11 місяців тому

      哈哈哈

    • @fdasqwe
      @fdasqwe 11 місяців тому

      嘿哈嘿

    • @治豪曾
      @治豪曾 11 місяців тому

      有些人在用中文搜索时全部是摸黑

    • @治豪曾
      @治豪曾 11 місяців тому

      然后国家对不起他,然后恨国恨党恨中国人

  • @C-QY
    @C-QY Рік тому +94

    Hi Josie, It's good to know you have visited China; I always believe that only when you are in a country/nation can you see what a country/nation really looks like. I'm a Chinese international student in Canada, by the way :) Thank you for showing more people about what China looks like.

    • @lionmikaa
      @lionmikaa 4 місяці тому +1

      海外学子好样的!

  • @deee3636
    @deee3636 Рік тому +199

    The train system over in China is absolutely amazing. It helps bring the cities together. Also impressed by the widely use of digital payment even in wet market and small shops.

    • @deepone5005
      @deepone5005 Рік тому +10

      It already happened many years ago. The stallholders will look stunned if you pay them via hard cash. Some of them havent seen them.for years!

    • @minyao6988
      @minyao6988 Рік тому +8

      ​@@deepone5005没那么夸张,年轻人基本都用手机支付,年龄大点的很多不会用智能手机所以会用现金

    • @deepone5005
      @deepone5005 Рік тому

      @@minyao6988 My son went to Chaozhou and Zejiang 5 years ago. That was his experience, the exact words from a small street restaurant when he produced cash. The stallholder look stunned and remarked they hvent seen cash for a while.

    • @俊民黄
      @俊民黄 Рік тому

      @@minyao6988 我父亲快70了 早学会手机支付 还会网上购物

    • @张三-x8n
      @张三-x8n Рік тому

      ​@@minyao6988那是在乡下

  • @TravelwithJennifer-x1z
    @TravelwithJennifer-x1z 22 години тому

    The way you plan your trips is impressive; every detail seems so well thought out!

  • @dee-vee
    @dee-vee Рік тому +294

    This is such a beautiful video. The main take-away from this is that one should go out of their comfort zone and visit the places and meet the people before forming an opinion about a country and its people. More Americans, especially, should do that.

    • @OP-mz3hr
      @OP-mz3hr Рік тому +5

      Well said. 👍agreed

    • @incyhu
      @incyhu Рік тому +3

      Brilliant ❤

    • @mangg0879
      @mangg0879 Рік тому

      Maybe not North Korea though

    • @wantcookies5062
      @wantcookies5062 Рік тому

      Imo, most Americans are misled by their Gov controlled propaganda MSM

    • @nestali1762
      @nestali1762 Рік тому +3

      如果中国的签证能再好办一些,更多地外国人能来中国看看,那些片面的和颠倒事实的新闻也就不攻自破了,中国在国际事务中有它的问题,但中国这片土地上的故事,绝对精彩。

  • @mackwan88
    @mackwan88 Рік тому +127

    Good on ya Josie for coming to China with such an open mind and enthusiasm despite the toxic misinformation being pumped through Aus media! At end of the day, we are all just human beings and just want to live our lives and have a good time. You're welcome back any time!

  • @lucylu2975
    @lucylu2975 Рік тому +477

    We need more people like you - the kind of people who are nice, open-minded and adventurous to show the authentic image of misrepresented countries in western media! Thank you for doing what you do!

    • @eoj096
      @eoj096 Рік тому +8

      This is one of the most tourist places in the China, it's authentic but not representative of China

    • @dejikay2564
      @dejikay2564 Рік тому +1

      she is having problems using apps and other banned apps... what do you like more about it you fucking idiot?

    • @HanKow
      @HanKow Рік тому +12

      @@eoj096 You enter the discussion with a bias, so all your comments are biased.

    • @eoj096
      @eoj096 Рік тому +1

      @@HanKow lol

    • @tomaccino
      @tomaccino Рік тому +5

      @@HanKow And why are you afraid of your country being exposed? It is true though, the countryside is in a terrible shape, only tier 1 and tier 2 cities are decent enough to live in.

  • @爱意随风起
    @爱意随风起 4 місяці тому +5

    Proud of my country, from Zhengzhou, China.Respect every rational evaluator

    • @AlexranibJavs-t4n
      @AlexranibJavs-t4n 3 місяці тому +1

      你这么热爱祖国我也很骄傲,来自西安

  • @jolantowh9139
    @jolantowh9139 10 місяців тому +172

    I'm from Russia, but i was studying in China for a several years. I hope to visit Jiamusi, Haerbin, Beijing, Hong-Kong and Shanghai this year. Love China :)

    • @MadisonMitchell-sy9zv
      @MadisonMitchell-sy9zv 10 місяців тому +8

      Friendships lives forever

    • @jolantowh9139
      @jolantowh9139 10 місяців тому

      @@MadisonMitchell-sy9zv 😉

    • @绿豆糕大
      @绿豆糕大 10 місяців тому +4

      感谢俄罗斯老铁推荐哈尔滨Спасибо, я люблю Россию

    • @shoretidwell-ul6iu
      @shoretidwell-ul6iu 10 місяців тому +6

      🇨🇳❤🇷🇺

    • @张谷歌-e2x
      @张谷歌-e2x 10 місяців тому

      Xi 'an, very good.rich history my english is bad wish you understand😂

  • @Jonathan-dl4nb
    @Jonathan-dl4nb Рік тому +647

    Mate as another Aussie it's amazing to see how misleading Western media has been. We've been completely brainwashed into thinking China is some backwards cheap toy manufacturing country that abuses anything and everything. I remember touching down in Shanghai and being absolutely blown away by how advanced China is. Same couldn't be said about New York and San Francisco when I visited. I was blown away by how dirty those cities were and the shocking amount of homeless people. Keep up the good work!

    • @winnie1969
      @winnie1969 Рік тому +34

      你說得對,要親自去探索中國才會瞭解中國,中國在不斷進步。我希望不同國家的人都要真實瞭解一個國家才作出批評。謝謝。

    • @scalemodelredgorilla2716
      @scalemodelredgorilla2716 Рік тому

      No no no! Your media did not mislead you! Your government didn’t lie to you either! I'm using Nokia 5110 to watch videos and leave you a message!

    • @chankaan888
      @chankaan888 Рік тому

      Western media reports on China are full of lies and mislead Western readers, especially lies to smear the Chinese government for committing genocide in Xinjiang. In fact, the Chinese government has actually given preferential policies to ethnic minorities beyond the national level, and has a policy of extra points in the college entrance examination for ethnic minorities. People with lower scores than Han people can get into top universities. Even if they commit crimes, ethnic minorities receive lighter sentences than Han people. The Chinese government also allocates funds to support minority areas every year. Xinjiang's population growth rate is the fastest in the country.

    • @GO-bf5ev
      @GO-bf5ev Рік тому +14

      其实无所谓 ~闷声发大财

    • @HanKow
      @HanKow Рік тому +3

      @@项婕 谢谢你们代表着中国制造业走向世界。

  • @allenlee2115
    @allenlee2115 Рік тому +98

    i'm malaysian chinese and my entire family love China a lot! We love the food, the culture, the people, and the surroundings, we enjoy every moment we spend in so many ways. Cant wait to go ChongQing one day.....

    • @EntingYap
      @EntingYap Рік тому

      You love the food 😅 did you know some food cook with dirty oil came from drainage 😅

    • @allenlee2115
      @allenlee2115 Рік тому +8

      @@EntingYapof course we know. As if our food is clean and the way how our people prepare the food is clean. Why amphasize the negativitiy where the goods are to be promoted and made known to other foreigners.

    • @qqaq0
      @qqaq0 Рік тому

      lol,we call it oil from drainage but it’s just a name@@EntingYap

    • @wbd2836
      @wbd2836 Рік тому

      Thank you very much for your review of our country. China has five thousand years of history and culture. Among the four major civilizations in the world, only China has retained its own culture. Besides, we love peace and our country is very strong. Since the founding of New China, it only took 30 years to turn a poor country into the world's second largest economy. Welcome friends to travel to China. We have many tourist attractions, and each place has different cuisine. As long as you come, I guarantee you will fall in love with China. It's safe here at night. You don't need to worry about getting robbed. If there's danger, it's because you smell delicious food.

    • @xyt233
      @xyt233 Рік тому +1

      欢迎!🎉❤

  • @ruochenwu1022
    @ruochenwu1022 6 місяців тому +8

    Very lovely video with open minds. I'm from Beijing and have lived in Canberra for several years. Definitely loved there, and missing it even worse after I left. That's why I genuinely hope we get better connected all over the world.

  • @SimoneFan-pi8xk
    @SimoneFan-pi8xk Рік тому +26

    I’m a Chinese living in Shanghai. This is really a great video,and hope that more people will enjoy their journey to China ❤

    • @zpy5182
      @zpy5182 11 місяців тому

      烂水杯卖150人民币,卖20美金,坑鬼佬。垃圾上海人!这垃圾水杯,1.5美金就可以买到,大概10人民币

  • @LouEllenSantos
    @LouEllenSantos 7 місяців тому +40

    OMG - I was trying to work out what "pancake type thing" you were talking about and then you showed a screenshot of jianbing and I don't know why but I just cracked up so hard! You are too cute! I've been learning Mandarin trying to work up enough vocab to go to China, but you've inspired me to just wing it. Love this video and thanks for sharing so honestly about everything xo

    • @VegaTerry-k8g
      @VegaTerry-k8g 6 місяців тому

      不需要学习足够中文,也可以来中国,因为有翻译软件,欢迎来中国!女士。

    • @LouEllenSantos
      @LouEllenSantos 6 місяців тому

      ​@@VegaTerry-k8g Thanks for your encouragement. 谢谢你 🙂

    • @deng475
      @deng475 6 місяців тому

      欢迎来到中国🇨🇳

    • @ordia-ny8lv
      @ordia-ny8lv 5 місяців тому

      Most young people can speak a little english. Some of them speak english very well.

    • @ordia-ny8lv
      @ordia-ny8lv 5 місяців тому +1

      And they are friendly, very glad to help you.

  • @wendybrierley5412
    @wendybrierley5412 Рік тому +20

    What a lovely video! I went to China and Shanghai years ago and really, really enjoy it for 3 weeks with tour group.
    You are so brave and happy! I am a Chinese from England, Mandarin is not easy.
    I hope to revisit.
    👍

  • @bniko8092
    @bniko8092 5 місяців тому +5

    The jianbing in your picture are from Shandong, in northern China. What you bought is Shanghai’s local soft egg pancake. One is crispy and the other is soft and waxy.

  • @Sabrina_inchina
    @Sabrina_inchina Рік тому +279

    Wow! Great video. I love watching videos of foreigners' first impressions of China. It often brings me back to the first time I came to China, having all those fears, trying to use an international card, the people, and the food. Oh, how I understand you guys. I hope you guys continue to enjoy your time in China. It really is such a great country. ❤❤

    • @michaelxu3065
      @michaelxu3065 Рік тому +4

      Hi Sabrina, love your videos too❤

    • @Sabrina_inchina
      @Sabrina_inchina Рік тому

      @@michaelxu3065 ❤️❤️❤️

    • @weichen9080
      @weichen9080 Рік тому

      great

    • @莫美光
      @莫美光 Рік тому +3

      Chinese people like to live in peace. Chinese people do not like unfriendly foreigners or unfriendly people from their own country. When you come to China, you can speak out where you feel bad. The truth is that it is what it is, and China welcomes you.

    • @赵剑康
      @赵剑康 Рік тому +1

      朋友来了有美酒,豺狼来了有猎枪,我们欢迎一切带着友善的民众

  • @Yurui17
    @Yurui17 Рік тому +39

    I lived in Europe and grew up here my entire life, but every now and then I travel back to China, and this video just made me miss my country soo much.

    • @yanyanai
      @yanyanai Рік тому

      Always go home and take a look😊

  • @ruobinghan7531
    @ruobinghan7531 5 місяців тому +5

    Welcome to Shanghai! Can recommend a few apps for tourists: 1. Navigation map: AMAP or Baidu Map 2. taxi: didi 3. Food: Dianping. 😊

  • @星幸-i4f
    @星幸-i4f Рік тому +15

    My English is not very good, and I can not fully understand the blogger's videos, but I can feel the blogger's happiness from the heart, and I feel very happy. Each city in China has its own characteristics, I hope bloggers will have the opportunity to visit Northeast China in the future! I will continue to work hard to learn foreign languages, and hope to communicate with people from other countries in the future, so that the voice of China can be heard!

    • @zhixuanchen6914
      @zhixuanchen6914 Рік тому

      Also to hear other’s voices I hope, be confident mate.

    • @xiaoli4576
      @xiaoli4576 5 місяців тому

      你的工资够生活吗?幸福? 养老医疗教育呢?????

  • @caustralia1
    @caustralia1 11 місяців тому +162

    Thank you very much for sharing the real side of China to the world. It's quite different from what most of western media show to people who have not visited China.

    • @QarlonRoad
      @QarlonRoad 11 місяців тому +1

      *This video is just another piece of stupid Chinese communist propaganda, full of lies and ignorance. How many days have you been in China? How many places has she been to in China? How canshe claim she know real China if she just stayed in China in so limited time and in so limited places as nothing more than a tourist? Who told her not to go to China? That's a blatant lie.*

    • @Sugarbean001
      @Sugarbean001 11 місяців тому +1

      welcome to china !

    • @TAIWANPARTOFCHINA
      @TAIWANPARTOFCHINA 11 місяців тому

      haters of china is panicking because they realise spreading lies about china is actually promoting china 🤩🇨🇳

    • @effie-Toronto
      @effie-Toronto 10 місяців тому +1

      All we hear in Canada how bad china is and if you go there we will get kidnapped

  • @eveningrice
    @eveningrice 10 місяців тому +175

    Had the same feeling the first time I went back in 2016. Was told only bad things about China growing up, and I was just so taken aback by its beauty and modernity.

    • @BeiRan3839
      @BeiRan3839 10 місяців тому +7

      确实,自身经历 胜过任何言语。😄

    • @BQMa-xu5qh
      @BQMa-xu5qh 10 місяців тому

      welcome back home😊

    • @A-Z05
      @A-Z05 10 місяців тому

      智慧的朋友,让我们共享世界❤

    • @jieWang-c8y
      @jieWang-c8y 10 місяців тому

      谢谢你的喜欢。

    • @CPC_Forever
      @CPC_Forever 9 місяців тому +4

      Welcome to our country. People who come to China without malice will always receive our respect🫡

  • @Calcifer7th
    @Calcifer7th 5 місяців тому +5

    Autonavi Navigation is China’s most popular in-car GPS with maps iPhone app. Now it supports English language.

  • @considerthis410
    @considerthis410 11 місяців тому +93

    Asia is on my bucket list. I have been to parts of Europe as an American but I have this feeling that I would fall in love with China, Thailand, Vietnam and Japan. I know some Americans that think Im crazy for wanting to go but they are small minded and closed minded.

    • @jizhidedaigou
      @jizhidedaigou 10 місяців тому +2

      欢迎来中国玩~

    • @大侠田
      @大侠田 10 місяців тому +2

      Friend,I like your idea

    • @Sagiri-m3l
      @Sagiri-m3l 10 місяців тому +4

      Welcome to China, bro. Opposition between factions on the Internet is fake, but in reality, drinking and chatting together is real, no matter where you come from.

    • @alisedighi7833
      @alisedighi7833 9 місяців тому +2

      Asia is much bigger and more diverse than either Europe or North America. Asia spans from Japan to Turkey. One would need two lifetimes to see all of Asia.

    • @alisedighi7833
      @alisedighi7833 9 місяців тому

      Asia is much bigger and more diverse than either Europe or North America. Asia spans from Japan to Turkey. One would need two lifetimes to see all of Asia.

  • @frankojudoka
    @frankojudoka Рік тому +92

    In 2003 was the first time I went to China since I left there in 1981. Different city, of course. I got married and went back to my wife's home city every 2 years. There was progress every time I go back.

    • @josieliftsthings
      @josieliftsthings  Рік тому +2

      I never thought about visiting - so I wonder what it was like before! Is it more modern than you remember? ☺️

    • @hink0027
      @hink0027 Рік тому +3

      @anglohan5428 free yourself , go meet your maker

    • @red9765
      @red9765 6 місяців тому

      20年的时间已经不是当年的中国了。中国飞速发展

    • @RydenDieb
      @RydenDieb 4 місяці тому +1

      I went to china too it was good and now I’m in Tokyo Japan

    • @RydenDieb
      @RydenDieb 4 місяці тому

      for 8 days an now it’s only 3

  • @destinationasia421
    @destinationasia421 Рік тому +41

    Watching this made my heart smile, I’ve been planning a trip to China and don’t know where to go as I want to see all of it! Thank you so much for sharing your experience 😊

    • @echocrep
      @echocrep Рік тому

      I personally recommend“ 都江堰九寨沟”for the natural landscape

    • @孙默野
      @孙默野 Рік тому +4

      不要都去上海,北京,也可以去其他城市,比如去广州!或者重庆,成都一类的城市,我在广州,我喜欢广州这座城市😊

    • @孙默野
      @孙默野 Рік тому

      @anglohan5428 Brother, go to the hospital to check your brain. I suspect you have dementia😂😂

    • @生与活Lifeandliving
      @生与活Lifeandliving Рік тому +1

      中国有960平方公里,城市之间的差别非常的大。上海是超级大都市,你可以看成一个比纽约现代化的纽约,杭州相对离上海只有两个小时的车程,但生活节奏会慢很多,也是个大城市,喜欢传统中国文化可以去“乌镇”在上海跟杭州之间。美食每个地方都有,上海,杭州,北京。能吃辣可以去成都,美食最多。广州食物比较清淡,食物不太推荐,都类似于点心,不能体现中国的美食

    • @destinationasia421
      @destinationasia421 Рік тому

      @@孙默野 广州很美,这是一个我很想去的地方

  • @kellyy9582
    @kellyy9582 4 місяці тому +5

    You seem like such a genuinely joyous person that it made this vlog feel very fun!! I smiled a lot just because you smiled and really enjoyed yourself and the culture. I hope you get to experience many fun things in life and wish the best for you!!

  • @normanzhou5676
    @normanzhou5676 Рік тому +27

    I love your video! I am a Chinese person who has been living in the USA for over a decade. I'm delighted that you enjoyed the trip to China, and your video truly makes me feel homesick.

    • @CocoLovelock-cf8yo
      @CocoLovelock-cf8yo 9 місяців тому

      哥们,这两年注意安全,尽量不要把钱存在银行,持现金

    • @normanzhou5676
      @normanzhou5676 9 місяців тому

      @@CocoLovelock-cf8yo 啊为啥

    • @CocoLovelock-cf8yo
      @CocoLovelock-cf8yo 9 місяців тому

      美国民主党或者共和党要进行第二次收割海外移民资产了,主要针对华裔,本来是要收割犹太的,但民主党搞不过共和党,也就是特朗普,他们要回血,别买股票@@normanzhou5676

    • @Mr.Jkonly
      @Mr.Jkonly 9 місяців тому

      有空回家故乡看看,我们的民族太不容易了,希望兄弟在外面一切都好❤

    • @文文刚
      @文文刚 8 місяців тому

      @@normanzhou5676 美联储杠杆加的太高了,很容易爆

  • @adamrobertscreative
    @adamrobertscreative Рік тому +74

    Nice video! i've been living in China since 2018 and stayed all through Covid and all the lockdowns yet im still here because of how beautiful it is :)

    • @wbd2836
      @wbd2836 Рік тому +6

      Thank you very much for your review of our country. China has five thousand years of history and culture. Among the four major civilizations in the world, only China has retained its own culture. Besides, we love peace and our country is very strong. Since the founding of New China, it only took 30 years to turn a poor country into the world's second largest economy. Welcome friends to travel to China. We have many tourist attractions, and each place has different cuisine. As long as you come, I guarantee you will fall in love with China. It's safe here at night. You don't need to worry about getting robbed. If there's danger, it's because you smell delicious food.

    • @SunMicFa
      @SunMicFa Рік тому +3

      @@wbd2836 five thousand years of history and culture, but destroyed by cultural revolution in ten years.

    • @michellemichelle775
      @michellemichelle775 Рік тому

    • @vv60lia36
      @vv60lia36 Рік тому

      @@wbd2836you are trying too hard…dude

    • @刘胜天
      @刘胜天 Рік тому

      ​@@SunMicFa确实 总感觉很多东西已经断了传承 很多东西甚至不如台湾那里传承的好

  • @909geo8
    @909geo8 Рік тому +88

    It's just a recommendation that suzhou is another city definitly worth to visit. It keeps more traditional Chinese style buildings and staffs, more lakes and mountains. Their museum was impressive. And this city is near to shanghai, just take 30 minutes to get there.

    • @jackli1426
      @jackli1426 Рік тому +2

      yeah,my favorite city is suzhou.hangzhou is also good.

    • @先杰梁
      @先杰梁 Рік тому

      去苏州毒土地玩😆

    • @李归原
      @李归原 6 місяців тому

      @@先杰梁台独反贼闹麻了

    • @zhujacky3577
      @zhujacky3577 4 місяці тому

      南京比苏州好太多了 不要骗外国人

  • @joyqin5135
    @joyqin5135 6 днів тому

    You two are sooo lovely!! Welcome to China! And come more times😊😊. I’m Chinese, used to live in Melbourne and Shanghai for 4 years respectively. My experience in Australia was super! Loved it, Aussies were very nice and friendly, so hope more of you could come and travel China too, will receive our warm welcome☺️☺️

  • @dannychu2014
    @dannychu2014 Рік тому +131

    Glad you enjoyed Shanghai! Hopefully you guys were able to go to the Yu Garden as well. China is massive and so diverse in landscape, culture, historic moments, dialect and definitely a diverse flavor in the food! You spend years in China and not be able to see it all. Enjoy your time and don't listen to mainstream media!

  • @nazhao-s1k
    @nazhao-s1k Рік тому +180

    As a Chinese, hope you to have a good travel experience in China.Thanks for you showing the real China through your camera

    • @秋天的风-h5w
      @秋天的风-h5w Рік тому +9

      这不是真实中国,真实的她了解不到😂

    • @sarahs870
      @sarahs870 Рік тому

      @@秋天的风-h5wagreed😂

    • @sarahs870
      @sarahs870 Рік тому +1

      @@秋天的风-h5wbut everywhere has dark side and bright side. So be positive! 😊

    • @Jules_xiao35
      @Jules_xiao35 Рік тому

      哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈@@秋天的风-h5w

    • @jannikmusic9609
      @jannikmusic9609 Рік тому

      @@秋天的风-h5w是蛆就总盯着厕所的屎

  • @guigui2831
    @guigui2831 Рік тому +36

    I am very glad that people get to visit my country and experience in person what it is like. Not being mislead by some social media and having your own thought is the best!

  • @yyyjc_littlesheep
    @yyyjc_littlesheep 5 місяців тому +2

    ❤I'm so glad to see your interesting video! Our Chinese people always believe that the whole world’s human could be our best friends!And thanks for showing the true situation of our country,hope you enjoy your trip and we sincerely hope everyone could come to our country soon 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @frankwong2833
    @frankwong2833 Рік тому +98

    This is a country so vast, a people would live so varied, with history so rich and complex, that no visitors can fully grasp it. Just like any other countries in the world, it also has considerable problems. To see both good and bad sides by yourself is the best way to understand this country. And have a good time here ~

    • @爱国设计师刚哥
      @爱国设计师刚哥 Рік тому

      China is a paradise for foreigners

    • @来自瓷器的爱
      @来自瓷器的爱 Рік тому

      You're right.

    • @jumentan5808
      @jumentan5808 Рік тому +1

      Exactly😹一个国家的制度设计既来自外部压力也有内部压力,不参与政治的平民们生活平稳就不错了。

    • @ziyvliu
      @ziyvliu Рік тому +1

      @@jumentan5808 我梆梆你个锤子。中国人过得太累尤其是8小时双休都普及不了。

    • @r0l1n
      @r0l1n Рік тому +3

      Its hard to fully grasp this country for chinese people too, China is too broad.

  • @jackychen-z6n
    @jackychen-z6n Рік тому +40

    Hi, I am a local from Shanghai China. I'm lucky to find this video.
    I'm glad you like Chinese food.
    I think it's important for the world to understand a true China.
    If you are still at Shanghai, I will be happy to show you around this city and more delicious food.

    • @ThirstyTunaTaco
      @ThirstyTunaTaco Рік тому +4

      Hmm? Watching youtube is illegal? Should i call the Shanghai police?

    • @hendersonhan6486
      @hendersonhan6486 Рік тому +4

      its not a crime bruh, just like jay walking@@ThirstyTunaTaco

    • @dylh7559
      @dylh7559 Рік тому

      @@ThirstyTunaTaco These kind of comments are so fucking cringe man please touch some grass man

    • @jbq510
      @jbq510 Рік тому

      @@ThirstyTunaTacobullshit

    • @赵my
      @赵my Рік тому

      @@ThirstyTunaTaco不犯法

  • @teodosiaguzu7592
    @teodosiaguzu7592 6 місяців тому +31

    China is the best country in the world! I love 🇨🇳❤️❤️❤️🫰🫰🫰

    • @caopingshen
      @caopingshen 6 місяців тому

      Thank you for your kindness, everyone who respects us is our friend.

    • @leonlili5312
      @leonlili5312 4 місяці тому

      来自中国的爱,欢迎来中国旅游💖🥰❤

  • @78flakis
    @78flakis 5 місяців тому +4

    Can recognise a lot of places from this! I am so happy that you guys had a positive and fun experience. We just came back from a month in China and it blew our minds. Can't wait to go back. Great video!! :)

  • @LeBronKK
    @LeBronKK 7 місяців тому +449

    I have recently come back from my first time to China. I came back realizing that if you haven't been to China, you know nothing about China.

    • @howeyoung8719
      @howeyoung8719 6 місяців тому +2

      where are you from。IM Chinese

    • @LeBronKK
      @LeBronKK 6 місяців тому +6

      @@howeyoung8719 American

    • @red9765
      @red9765 6 місяців тому +10

      理性的美国人

    • @LeBronKK
      @LeBronKK 6 місяців тому

      @@red9765 我想多次回來

    • @red9765
      @red9765 6 місяців тому +2

      @@LeBronKK 你还会打中文?😱

  • @liamliao2598
    @liamliao2598 Рік тому +60

    Thank you for filming the real world in China! I also strongly recommend you visit Chengdu in southwestern china, which is the most underrated city in our country. The local culture and food here are amazing. And the living expense here is way cheaper than shanghai and beijing. It's also the happiest city in china. I'm living here currently and honestly i'm having my best time here🥰

    • @uuj-zd7hq
      @uuj-zd7hq Рік тому +1

      确实,我小时候也住成都,打算今年考完研再去一趟

    • @芜湖君
      @芜湖君 Рік тому

      那里还有全中国最多的gay

    • @madisheng
      @madisheng 6 місяців тому

      ​@@uuj-zd7hq好小子 谁让你准备这么早的😅

  • @hengxuanliu8774
    @hengxuanliu8774 Рік тому +126

    I'm so happy to see this video. Lot's of foreign influencers in China say only good things about China just because they want the views of Chinese people. I like that you posted your video in a neutral way and show us what do people from other countries really think about us.

    • @radheyadav6048
      @radheyadav6048 11 місяців тому +1

      You tube is banned in China how will they get Chinese views

    • @bai-yr6lp
      @bai-yr6lp 11 місяців тому

      @@radheyadav6048VPN

    • @杰子-p3m
      @杰子-p3m 11 місяців тому

      ​@@radheyadav6048but actually we (Chinese people) can still use those apps like UA-cam, Instagram,some like that with VPN

    • @grassgod2333
      @grassgod2333 11 місяців тому

      HK people are also chineses@@radheyadav6048

    • @zsh4146
      @zsh4146 11 місяців тому +2

      @@radheyadav6048 People in China have video media from China.

  • @joon2593
    @joon2593 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you very much for your recognition of China. We welcome you to travel to China. By the way, my hometown is Dalian.

  • @jennylichao
    @jennylichao Рік тому +27

    Thank you so much for coming to visit China.
    As a proud Chinese, I constantly saw biased reports about China, but plain persuasion seems so powerless.
    The only way to justify what China really feels like, is to come and visit! You will enjoy it =)

    • @allomony4010
      @allomony4010 Рік тому

      I have been to China many times, but unfortunately will never go again while Winnie is in power. Too many people disappear if they dare disagree with the Dictator

    • @fhetfet6402
      @fhetfet6402 Рік тому

      when more than 90% of your neighbour says you are shit, you are SHIT.

  • @CLONDONH
    @CLONDONH Рік тому +14

    Oh my god. I'm so glad I found your channel! I watch the entire video without skipping a bit, smiling all the way through as I really felt your excitement!!!
    It's a really refreshing to see China/Shanghai through your eyes--I have been to Shanghai before but that was a long time ago. I am glad you and Michael found a way to navigate around the issues of payment etc (I heard that you can connect your credit card to Alipay now so perhaps you can look into that, if wechat-pay doesn't work for you) because cash payment is quite inconvenient there.
    Hope you have a wonderful stay in China :) Gonna start watching your next video now! ❤

  • @StephandPete
    @StephandPete Рік тому +27

    I think I have to pause and come back to this because I’m so jealous of the jianbing and need a second to calm down. 😂

    • @josieliftsthings
      @josieliftsthings  Рік тому +3

      I can’t watch that part again or I’ll book a ticket back with a 144 hour visa just for another one 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @zhuyunhuan
    @zhuyunhuan 5 місяців тому +2

    I really enjoy your videos, they are full of everyday life and charm. Shanghai is a fascinating city that blends different eras and cultures. I truly hope that more people from abroad can visit and see real China

  • @zupermaus9276
    @zupermaus9276 Рік тому +17

    Love your open-minded approach to travelling! Thank you for this -inspirational too

  • @calm5356
    @calm5356 Рік тому +143

    If you have enough time, I would definitely recommend exploring Guilin, Xian, Chengdu, and Hangzhou as they are all amazing cities with their own unique charms. I recently had the opportunity to visit them during the summer, and I was fascinated by the distinct experiences each city offered. The high-speed trains available in these areas make it convenient and quick to travel between these destinations.

    • @josieliftsthings
      @josieliftsthings  Рік тому +20

      Whoa I definitely think I should have done that! Unfortunately this was such a short trip this time, but I’m going to come back to your comment in the future if we go back - there’s certainly so many cities we don’t have time to visit that I’d like to see different parts of China now. Thank you for watching!

    • @大象大头
      @大象大头 Рік тому

      Even my hometown and county town are connected to high-speed rail. I am tired of driving home from the highway. You can't buy high-speed rail tickets during holidays!

    • @朱星宇-z7e
      @朱星宇-z7e Рік тому

      If you are particularly interested in Chinese mistakes, you can go to Chengdu, where there are giant pandas and lots of delicious food. It is a good choice for you to travel to China.@@josieliftsthings

    • @Evangelion_07
      @Evangelion_07 Рік тому

      Thank u for introducing Xi'an and welcome again, bro

    • @莫美光
      @莫美光 Рік тому +1

      Chinese people like to live in peace. Chinese people do not like unfriendly foreigners or unfriendly people from their own country. When you come to China, you can speak out where you feel bad. The truth is that it is what it is, and China welcomes you.@@josieliftsthings

  • @周跃
    @周跃 Рік тому +88

    If foreigners come to China for the first time, they can use the international version of Ali pay without complicated verification and taxi. We can use the English version of Didi.❤And most of the places you can shoot because vlogs are really common in China.😊

    • @josieliftsthings
      @josieliftsthings  Рік тому +1

      Alipay didn’t work for us unfortunately! 😭

    • @charleschu3439
      @charleschu3439 Рік тому +2

      @@josieliftsthingsIn order to have a local Ali pay, you must open an account in a local bank of China, yet the bank cannot open an account for anyone holding a short-period visitor’s visa. Also, in order to open a bank account in China, you must have a local wireless phone, also a difficult job for a visitor. As a matter of fact, if China adopts HongKong’s Octopus prepaid card for foreign visitors to China, most problems can be solved. Why not? Nobody knows.

    • @danielxie6406
      @danielxie6406 Рік тому +16

      It was officially announced that from July 20th 2023, foreigners can open WechatPay and Alipay with foreign bank cards, including Visa, Master, JCB, Discover, Diners Club, etc. it was unfortunate that it didn’t work for you for some reason otherwise it will bring much more conveniences to your stay in China. Look forward to more of your real life videos. It was great jobs that I like it very much. Have fun during your journey. Good luck Josie and Michael😊

    • @cnbest
      @cnbest Рік тому

      @@charleschu3439 the reason why there is no HK Octopus like prepaid card in mainland China is mainly because the government want to reduce telecom fraud. They're able to track every call you made on your phone only if your card is verified.

    • @vanzer_xx9539
      @vanzer_xx9539 Рік тому

      ​@@josieliftsthings现在已经有针对外国人版本的支付宝了

  • @een2306
    @een2306 3 місяці тому

    你们采用了纯自由行的方式,真实的感受到了当地普通市民的一天,这是最有说服力的,也是大家希望看见的,加油

  • @rogeryang18
    @rogeryang18 Рік тому +106

    Shame, not many people are like you guys with an open heart.

    • @TonyW-z9w
      @TonyW-z9w Рік тому

      Open heart and open mind. Here in the states our media, not just the news but the comedians are lying about China. They are all going along with the state department or cia talking points from their scripts.

  • @sofielin6238
    @sofielin6238 Рік тому +171

    Thank you so much Josie for sharing this video on UA-cam. To be honest with everyone, I grown up in China before I moved to Australia. In our education in China there has always been good things in our study about foreign counties. We were told to learn the good things from foreign countries. Nothing bad. Until I came overseas I got so confused why the media advertised so much bad things of China. Especially on something that pretty much other countries did the same too but then only the same that was done by Chinese would get badly advertised. A lot of things were twisted and people believed the media that’s what frustrated Chinese. What’s worse is its very hard for Chinese to find a way at oversea that they could speak up for themselves as no one would believe how China is from outside of China. At the end people were wondering why Chinese people gets aggressive easily as they have been misunderstood for too long. I’m so touched when seeing posts and videos like this. Normal and real, nothing twisted. Thank you!

    • @rileypan3238
      @rileypan3238 Рік тому +8

      As a Chinese , I'm so pleased that you aren't be changed by all that fake news and informations. Thanks for your wise and kindness! 永远欢迎你们回家~

    • @langjoejian3327
      @langjoejian3327 Рік тому

      you don't understand the country and government, even you living in Australia, Question, why you move to Australia? You don't know why, because Chinese people don't like people tell the truth, and not allowed people tell the truth.

    • @jackma5015
      @jackma5015 Рік тому

      Have you ever treated like a citizen in CHN mainland?

    • @大道至简-n4p
      @大道至简-n4p Рік тому +8

      ​@@jackma5015视频里就是公民。所有人都一样,都是平等的。

    • @chengjiang5574
      @chengjiang5574 Рік тому +6

      @@jackma5015 Just buy a ticket and come to China. See what the real China is but not from the social media from the Western countries.

  • @hojenzen6780
    @hojenzen6780 Рік тому +172

    I'm a Chinese living in Hangzhou. I'm glad so many people are reacquainting themselves with China and enjoying it. Good luck to you all.

  • @JJr-ce3vv
    @JJr-ce3vv 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing Shanghai vlogs! 👍 I have my home in Shanghai. To tell the truth, rural areas in China are now much more comfortable and beautiful. Whether you travel to Wuzhen (乌镇) or Zhujiajiao (朱家角) near Shanghai, or venture to the far West, South, or North of China, you'll find stunning scenery and welcoming communities. I've visited over 120 cities and towns in rural China, and each one offers its unique charm and beauty.