Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: People say that giant pandas look yellow, but it's actually because they get dirty while sitting, rolling, or playing on the ground, which is normal. There is a difference between the aesthetics of animals and humans. For example, during the mating season, male giant pandas will specifically coat themselves with mud. So the yellowish color of giant pandas usually appears on their backs and buttocks.
As SKorean, I find Chinese people so friendly, so hospitable, and welcoming, I was planning my first out of country trip to Tokyo Japan, but this video changed everything.
For your information, Chongqing was the temporary capital of China during WW2 because at that time the official capital, Nanjing was occupied by Japan.
The famous American pilots known as the Flying Tigers flew out of Chongqing in the Second World War and defeated the Japanese Airforce thus protecting the city from invasion.
Thanks for watching! And just to clear something up - for those who think Tokyo is the largest city in the world - think again 😀 The Chongqing municipality is the largest city when it comes to area at an impressive 5,472 square kilometers (2x the side of Tokyo). In terms of population, you will find conflicting sources online but both cities/urban areas have approximately 33-36 million residents. And although Tokyo is very densely populated, it doesn’t come close to Chongqing’s sheer scale - trust me! If you ever get the chance to visit Chongqing, it’ll really blow your mind! My team and I worked hard on this video for 4 weeks and we hope you enjoyed learning about this unique megacity 🇨🇳🔥
In China a municipality isn't necessarily a city. You're looking at the area/population of what would better be described as a state or province (It's the size of South Carolina. The 5,472 km figure is only the built up area) Comparing the two cities by their metro area, which is a far more intuitive number when discussing city size, Tokyo has a population of 38 million compared to Chongging's metro population of 17 million
I'm an American who used to live in China. Chongqing was easily one of, if not my favorite cities in China and possibly the world too. The food was insanely delicious, the skyline is among the best of any city in the world, and the vibes are just off the charts cool, there is just something about the energy there that's awesome. And somehow despite all of that almost none of my friends have any clue what Chongqing is, they didn't even know it existed. And when I was there, I would go days at a time without seeing a single other foreigner, it was so surreal being in a city that massive and it it somehow also feeling like a secret to people outside of China.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: People say that giant pandas look yellow, but it's actually because they get dirty while sitting, rolling, or playing on the ground, which is normal. There is a difference between the aesthetics of animals and humans. For example, during the mating season, male giant pandas will specifically coat themselves with mud. So the yellowish color of giant pandas usually appears on their backs and buttocks.
The shills have been camped out in Chongqing for the past year - nonstop. Why someone as successful as Binsky has to fall for the CCP propaganda blitz is beyond me. There are cool things about the city, but notice the utter lack of transparency about the poverty, pollution, rapidly-mounting social tensions. America: so many shootings. Yeah, and every single day China sees horrific revenge against society attacks, but somehow that never gets mentioned. The train goes through a building!!!!! Oh wow - they're living in the future!!!! Dear man, how would you like to be in that building as trains constantly come and go? If someday the people of China are freed from the constant brainwashing, I will celebrate by returning to Chongqing. Till then, TAIWAN IS A COUNTRY, and that's that.
I have never really had a big desire to go to Asia, but after watching this I would LOVE to visit Chongqing!! It looks like a fascinating place to visit!!! I really enjoyed the tour you and Joy took us on!! The locals come off as very friendly as well ..
Go to Vietnam, 100% better and their government never destroyed their cultural history. Beautiful temples everywhere thousands of years old unlike in China when Crazy Mao convinced all the people to burn down their culture monuments so they had to rebuild them just a few decades ago. Whacko place and that same government is still in power today.
@@illwitness There are much better countries to go to in Asia beside China like Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, India, Taiwan etc... locals behave more civilized in other places too, more clean
Keep these coming! It’s cool that even after traveling to all these countries there are still places like this you’re exploring and showing to the world.
Just be very careful visiting China. I know someone who got robbed along with other tourists and he never wants to go back. The robbers seemed to know exactly what day, what time, and where to rob these tourists so they don't get caught.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: People say that giant pandas look yellow, but it's actually because they get dirty while sitting, rolling, or playing on the ground, which is normal. There is a difference between the aesthetics of animals and humans. For example, during the mating season, male giant pandas will specifically coat themselves with mud. So the yellowish color of giant pandas usually appears on their backs and buttocks.
Drew talking to his camera expressing how sad it looked that everyone else was looking at their cameras on the beach was kind of funny ngl, seems like all of y'all are content creators to be fair lol
As much as I like this videos, it is not very original. There have been thousands of videos about this city. It’s all the same just slightly different but not much.
There’s so many cities in China that has more stuff than most of us can imagine to eat and buy and see, and from experience as a white foreigner the people are very friendly. I love your videos ❤
Compared to New York, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, or even Bombay, Chongqing is massively underrated. The city may be well known now on ytube, but it's still largely unknown in the world. This may be the reason vloggers keep saying "you've never heard of"
UA-cam was originally accessible in China. Now individual users in China use VPN to access UA-cam, and organizations such as schools and research institutes and companies with international trade can use dedicated lines to access UA-cam. The Chinese government did not ban the use of UA-cam, but Google did not agree to store data in China and refused to comply with Chinese laws, and automatically chose to close its business in China.
@@gamernoob1471China did it first a decade or so ago, where do you think they got the idea? If China didn't do it, do you think the US would have the idea? Maybe, maybe not.
About the city being "foggy" - it's caused more by Chongqing's geographic location and distinct climate than by pollution. It's highly humid and doesn't get a lot of sunshine throughout the year, even though it's one of the hottest cities in summer. The city actually has another nickname 雾都 (City of Fog).
Absolutely loved seeing this video about Chongqing. Such an interesting city and your host was so delightful. You could tell she is very proud to live in Chongqing!
@@skyskysky2023 That's because the CCP inhumane government is buying off influencers like this guy because their economy is tanking (due to their own inhumane behavior towards its people) and they are desperate for money. No one is coming but they are still trying by buying off clueless dudes like this. RESPECT LOST.
@@skyskysky2023 because the Chinese government has been paying off people to visit, just like this guy. the economy is in the toilet due to the CCP's own inhumane behavior. They think buying off influencers can fix it all 🤣🤣 We're pulling our money out and we ain't ever coming back.
Dear Drew, I watch your videos all the time. I love your work. Im a 51 year old man who has lived in CT his whole life. I've been to Florida once. Aside from that, I've never left New England. So, I love to watch your videos and see what the world is like. If you ever come to Connecticut, I would be honored to meet to you or take you to dinner. Both you and your wife are such amazing people. I LOVE your videos. I hope to go on a long trip someday. Have a blessed day.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: People say that giant pandas look yellow, but it's actually because they get dirty while sitting, rolling, or playing on the ground, which is normal. There is a difference between the aesthetics of animals and humans. For example, during the mating season, male giant pandas will specifically coat themselves with mud. So the yellowish color of giant pandas usually appears on their backs and buttocks.
Chongqing has a heavy history during the WW2, It was literally flattened by the Japanese. You ask any Chinese, and they will tell you how horrific that time was. However that part of the history is not known to the world, and the Chinese don't have the enthusiasm to make loads of "Hollywood" movies to spread the stories. The people of Chongqing are so open and "Hot" like their food preferences. They thrived from the past and are still making the best of life.
Yes. They also contributed the most number of manpower to the resistance force. About 80% of the original inhabitants perished by the end of the war. The area was repopulated by migrants from outside the area.
That's really sad. And we did the same thing to Japan with atomic bombs. War is a vicious cycle, and all of us are just pawns for the rich to try and persuade hate against others
I’ve seen many clips of cities in China, but this one is definitely one of the most impressive! The video itself is stunning, the girl giving the tour is fantastic, and of course, you (Drew) really brought everything together. It was the perfect combo of amazingness!
China is absolutely incredible! I'm constantly amazed by its diversity and dynamism. Please continue to create documentaries that showcase this incredible nation. Your documentaries are always insightful and beautifully filmed.
@@notauser-sn4bp shhh! we can't have the truth get in the way of the CCP's attempt to bring money into the country via tourism. They paid a lot for Drew, they are hoping for a big pay off! 🤣
Super cool!! Your videos have really opened my eyes! As a guy raised poor in the Midwest we are commonly raised pretty close minded. Your videos show how amazing other places and cultures are. This video shows me i need to make visiting this city an absolute priority.
This is a really good video to show the kindness and culture of china. When there is divide growing between north america and china, its nice go see videos like this about real people and city life. Great stuff buddy.
@@fs5775what? Most people just want to live their life and enjoy it. What makes you think he needs a script to show that side of humanity anywhere in the world?
China is an amazing country and its people are wonderful. I have been there many times but there is so much more to explore. Most westerners don't know about Chongqing because our western media have been shutting us off completely or projecting China negatively. Now, it is visa free to visit China from many countries, so go there and see how exciting it is.
I visited Chongqing way back in 1992 on the way to Tibet. I was fresh out of college, teaching in Taiwan, and backpacking through Asia and Europe (92 and 94). Back then, Chongqing and other Chinese cities looked nothing like they do now. Even Beijing was grey, sooty, and mostly ugly. The pace of urbanization and modernization since then is mindblowing 🤯
the country has double digital growth during the past 30 years which means for every 7 years, the GDP is double, the infrastructure could be quite different for every 7 years. I'm living in Shenzhen another mega city in China. Shenzhen has the 1st metro line in 2004, now Shenzhen has more than 500km long subway and more than 15 lines already only after 20 years.
@FrankZhang-pj9nn Good points! I dk your age, but 30 years ago the last time I was in Shenzhen in '94, it was a small, polluted, industrial looking city. Now from what I've seen on UA-cam, it looks even nicer than much of Hong Kong. I hope you like living there.
@@DashingPartyCrasher you definitely should visit Shenzhen again. now the air quality in Shenzhen is one of the top 5 best in China. it has more than 1000 parks. yes. I was in Shenzhen from 2002, I'm the witness of the city development.
I live in the US. Where I live (a well-known big city), mostly chain restaurants are scattered along long stretches of streets, with little to marvel at. Many concrete buildings, and no community. People don't really walk here. You either get in a car, or some other means, from A to B and back. To get a fraction of the feeling of what I'm gathering from Chongqing, your best bet is a multi-level shopping plaza (if it still exists and hasn't become a ghost mall.) There is a reason people feel so alone and disconnected here. Because we are. Everything is so stretched out, so far away and few options of places we can gather together the way we see in the city Chongqing. The income inequality keeps people trapped from car to job, job to home with little opportunity to walk among fellow citizens to enjoy some street food. Hurts that when people think of the US, their first thought is gun violence. We need to do better.
Actually the whole sentence they said is a popular joke on internet: "Land of free, free of shooting". Young people think it's wild and crazy, with no negative meaning.
My favourite Ashkenazi Jew! I love your guide also. She is so friendly and entertaining, and her English skills are superb as well. My friend and fellow UA-camr Francois Williams has been living in that city for a while, and he has invited me to go there. I love the place!
Awesome video! I had heard of Chongqing before this but seeing it from a local perspective was amazing! Very very unique! The gentlemen at end cracked me up! They look like they were a lot of fun!
Here is a misunderstanding of Chongqing's population. It's a province level city, a lot of suburban and rural areas are administrated under the tile of Chongqing "CITY", but the urban population is aroud 10 million, which means Chongqing city itself is actually smaller than Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen
I’ve never heard of that city but the people seem really welcoming and friendly. I would totally visit there over Hong Kong ….there seems to be a lot to experience too
I recommend Shenzhen if you go to Hong Kong. HongKong people usually go to Shenzhen during the weekend because of the lower price and better quality. But fewer Shenzhen people can speak English.
@cool_things_collection I recommend Taiwan where people actually have a voice and don't get solitary confinement because they support freedom of speech (Jimmy Lai)
My favourite city too. We first visited in December 2023. Love the city so much we brought my brother and his wife in April 2024. Weather a little too warm for me, though it was only in high 20s. In Chongqing you need to walk to really see the city. Love the people, the food, especially its 小面 or small noodles, its architecture, the cleanliness, etc. We intend to make an annual pilgrimage to Chonging, either in March or December of each year.
Thanks for covering this city, Drew! I was really curious when I saw your new upload and now I can't stop searching about the architectural history of Chongqing! It was really interesting and at the same time mesmerizing :)
I love that you are doing travel videos in China!!! I have never left the United States, so I use your travel videos to educate myself about the world. I feel like information on China is a lot harder to find on the internet compared to other countries of its scale, so I really appreciate the China series ❤‼
I believe this is the first time I’ve seen a large city with friendly residents, unlike New York City where I live, where everyone appears mad. Your guide is incredibly comfortable in front of the camera. She has such a friendly and beautiful demeanor.
As an autistic adult, growing up i loved learning about different countries and no one believed me that there was a city called Chongqing. But then again, im Irish ao the idea of a city with such a large population seemed far fetched to them
😮 OMG 😳... Quite fascinating and intriguing city...never knew it existed...thank you so much Drew for all the content you've been showing us 👏...much love from 🇿🇦💯....
Check the AQI and you will find the city's air quality is pretty good actually. Chongqing is called the "fog city" because it is built in the mountains so that steamy air lingers and does not dissipate. Those are NOT smog as you don't see anyone - locals or tourists alike - wear an air pollution face mask.
they are not wearing masks because they are used to a lifetime of air pollution in China that they are used to it. they die younger because of it and have numerous respiratory issues and die from lung cancers, etc at higher rates. but we are not supposed to talk about that during this propaganda video
I must confess, I had never heard of this place. I'd heard of Shanghai (which I thought was China's biggest city), Beijing, Nanjing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, but not this place. Thanks for sharing.
This was a lovely video, and the more I learn about Chonqing the more incredible it seems to me! If there's any chance you see this, Drew, I've always wondered how you meet the local people in your videos? You seem to have some random friend in every country who shoots the whole video with you?
I remember when I was a kid in school and learning how big (and important) NYC was. Then when I was older, I discovered that China has a billion+ population and has multiple cities that are as big or bigger than NYC. Crazy!
20:11 Isn’t it ironic how you’re criticizing others for being on TikTok and making reels instead of enjoying the scenery, while you’re literally vlogging the same scenery for content? Feels like the pot calling the kettle black!
I mean he's only vlogging it for a very short time and only getting a small clip. You rather him cut to a clip of him mentioning that when he's back at his hotel? Some ppl's dome really don't have it up there 🤦🤦
Awesome video man. Never heard of this place until now and I must say it looks amazing. Again thank you for sharing your insights into such a beautiful place.
Enjoy watching your content. The people seemed really friendly and the food looked so good. Crazy how inexpensive that place is. The lady giving you the tour was super helpful, friendly and pretty ✌️I enjoy seeing the traditional culture, buildings and clothing. So elegant. Happy holidays btw! 🌲🎁🙏
There's a labeling error. The thing they're calling a "city" is the size of some US states. It's as if the state of New York were officially called "New York City" and the actual city were simply called "New York". The province-like area, which is labeled as a city, may have 32M. But that region contains many cities, you can see various dots on the map, one of those dots is also called Chongqing, which is only a fraction of the total.
@@wkrp01 Actually in China, municipalities are treated as cities, like BJ, SH, TJ and CQ, they are all governed by mayors, not governors. The difference is that these mayors report directly to Central Government. In fact you can check that most cities in China has huge area.
@@DDDrumpf It depends on whether we're speaking English English or Chinese English. On the map, you see a large thing called "Chongqing" with many dots inside of it. One of those dots also has the name "Chongqing". In Chinese English, "city" refers to the large thing. In English English, "city" refers to the small thing (the one that's shows on the map as a dot and is also labeled as "Chongqing").
i loved the old dudes at the table. They were just having a blast and getting tipsy, and it looks like they wanted you to share in their fun too. That was cool. Reminded me of Parts Unknown.. RIP Anthony B
What? No there are definetely more pandas in Chengdu 3:59 ... MANY more Pandas. I only visited a small research center with outdoor enclosures and just a small place already had many more pandas than 22. I didnt even count the many other zoos & research centres etc..
I've heard of Chongqing before and yes, this is actually one of my bucket-list places to visit in the world!! Where else can you find that so-called "5D" city and a train station ramming right into a building, while also being beautiful in other ways?
Probably Chongqing has been overlooked since most people are focused on Beijing and Shanghai and don’t realize that China has many more cities with millions of people.
That's amazing, Drew! I'd love to visit there one day! I've been to Beijing, but only during a 7-hour layover when traveling from Cambodia to the Czech Republic. It would be awesome to spend some time in China and travel around. Chongqing seems like a fun and an awe-inspiring place. 👍
20:15 I get your point about people looking at their screens instead of enjoying the views and i agree but also like you said before, most of those people are locals, they see those places every single day, so for them it's nothing really special anymore. Where i'm from (luxembourg), like people come here and they go to certain places and are amazed by it and take tons of pictures but for me i'll just be like "yeah ok"
In qualsiasi posto anche se lo vedi milioni di volte, alla fine scopri sempre qualcosa di nuovo. Se invece scatti solo foto lo fai per mostrarti agli altri e perdi di vista la bellezza e la novità stessa delle cose.
That's really not true. US has some bad areas, but no one will actually harm you like that in 99.9% of the country. Don't let the Internet rot your brain
im going as a solo traveler to china in march next year and am very excited to visit chongqing! love the fact you bring a light on these cities as they are perceived so negatively in western media so its good to watch real sources of information rather than propaganda 😂 keep up the good work!
No, the CCP government is perceived negatively due to its own behavior towards its own people and toward neighboring countries. The "western media" is open and allowed to discuss whereas you are not in China.
Drew reacted to the guy's comment about enjoy seeing the beautiful ladies in Chongqing when asked what he likes about Chongqing. The answer seemed out of context but there is a cliche in China: The Xichuan province, where Chongqing resides, is said to have the most beautiful ladies in all of China
That's a cool question! There are some really remote places around the world that not many people visit. For example, Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic Ocean is known as one of the most isolated inhabited islands. There's also Pitcairn Island in the Pacific, which has a very small population. Closer to home, there are probably some hidden gems in Minnesota that not many people know about.
It’s great seeing you Visit and explore China! I also appreciate your efforts to give China a chance and see the things outside of social media/news! Travel to as many places as you can since we’re all excited to see em! Keep up your marvellous work!
@@DDDrumpf why are all the rich Chinese moving to the U.S, and literally NO ONE is going to China?? China is so desperate for foreign money that they are buying off losers like this guy to shill Chongqing for them 🤣🤣 maybe it has something to do with how they botched covid, ya think?? zero covid, a massive success, huh?? Oh I forgot, shhhhh! no one is supposed to ever discuss this national embarrassment again 🤣🤣
@@DDDrumpf Question: would you rather be a prisoner of the US government or Chinese government?? 100% of people would choose being a prisoner of the US government. We treat our prisoners better than the Chinese government treats its everyday non-incarcerated citizens. Chinese people deserve better!
This video is truly eye-opening! It's incredible how much history, culture, and beauty can be hidden in plain sight. The storytelling was captivating, and the visuals brought the city to life. Thank you for shedding light on this overlooked gem 19:38 it's a reminder that every place has its own unique story waiting to be discovered. Can't wait to see what hidden treasure you'll explore next.!
i went to chongqing several times, the essence of congqing is mountianous landscape in the city and its beautiful nature surrounding, each dish i eat is delicious, btw, the VIP lounge in T3 is best in china.
I've never seen the one in the tunnel (bomb shelter) before, thanks for sharing. Chongqing is an incredible city, full of life and hidden gems. Those guys at the tunnel are very proud of their city. 😄👍
FYI, the full meaning of the girl in the subway is "US is so freedom to have gun shooting everyday" in a way of rhyming, and that's why everybody laughed at the same time. It is a very well-known saying in China to satirize the freedom of the United States.
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Hi. If we'd like to visit this City, can you post a link for the tourist guide ( Joy) or another one plse 🙏
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: People say that giant pandas look yellow, but it's actually because they get dirty while sitting, rolling, or playing on the ground, which is normal. There is a difference between the aesthetics of animals and humans. For example, during the mating season, male giant pandas will specifically coat themselves with mud. So the yellowish color of giant pandas usually appears on their backs and buttocks.
@@Cocolocaswelcome to CQ
As SKorean, I find Chinese people so friendly, so hospitable, and welcoming, I was planning my first out of country trip to Tokyo Japan, but this video changed everything.
大部分人都是很友好的，但是还是有小部分人平等地仇视任何人
大韩民国临时政府在杭州，上海，重庆都有临时住址。中国对大韩民国的建立是有功劳的。
For your information, Chongqing was the temporary capital of China during WW2 because at that time the official capital, Nanjing was occupied by Japan.
interesting
@@drewbinsky Hi!
Known then as Chunking
@@joebecht5554NAH
The famous American pilots known as the Flying Tigers flew out of Chongqing in the Second World War and defeated the Japanese Airforce thus protecting the city from invasion.
Thanks for watching! And just to clear something up - for those who think Tokyo is the largest city in the world - think again 😀 The Chongqing municipality is the largest city when it comes to area at an impressive 5,472 square kilometers (2x the side of Tokyo). In terms of population, you will find conflicting sources online but both cities/urban areas have approximately 33-36 million residents. And although Tokyo is very densely populated, it doesn’t come close to Chongqing’s sheer scale - trust me! If you ever get the chance to visit Chongqing, it’ll really blow your mind! My team and I worked hard on this video for 4 weeks and we hope you enjoyed learning about this unique megacity 🇨🇳🔥
Hey I just ran into your channel. I'd really be interested in knowing how you got started doing UA-cam.
Your air india video is viral in India
In China a municipality isn't necessarily a city. You're looking at the area/population of what would better be described as a state or province (It's the size of South Carolina. The 5,472 km figure is only the built up area) Comparing the two cities by their metro area, which is a far more intuitive number when discussing city size, Tokyo has a population of 38 million compared to Chongging's metro population of 17 million
@@jafarsheikh2031 really? on what platform?
Hi Drew, I'm a huge fan of you videos! ❤❤
I'm an American who used to live in China. Chongqing was easily one of, if not my favorite cities in China and possibly the world too. The food was insanely delicious, the skyline is among the best of any city in the world, and the vibes are just off the charts cool, there is just something about the energy there that's awesome. And somehow despite all of that almost none of my friends have any clue what Chongqing is, they didn't even know it existed. And when I was there, I would go days at a time without seeing a single other foreigner, it was so surreal being in a city that massive and it it somehow also feeling like a secret to people outside of China.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: People say that giant pandas look yellow, but it's actually because they get dirty while sitting, rolling, or playing on the ground, which is normal. There is a difference between the aesthetics of animals and humans. For example, during the mating season, male giant pandas will specifically coat themselves with mud. So the yellowish color of giant pandas usually appears on their backs and buttocks.
How's the air
@@missplainjane3905空氣質量很不錯，但整個城市一年的一半以上都瀰漫在濃霧之中，這是因為重慶特殊的地理位置😂霧濛濛的感覺很多人會誤以為是pm2.5污染，重慶被稱作山城和霧都😂
The shills have been camped out in Chongqing for the past year - nonstop. Why someone as successful as Binsky has to fall for the CCP propaganda blitz is beyond me. There are cool things about the city, but notice the utter lack of transparency about the poverty, pollution, rapidly-mounting social tensions. America: so many shootings. Yeah, and every single day China sees horrific revenge against society attacks, but somehow that never gets mentioned. The train goes through a building!!!!! Oh wow - they're living in the future!!!! Dear man, how would you like to be in that building as trains constantly come and go?
If someday the people of China are freed from the constant brainwashing, I will celebrate by returning to Chongqing. Till then, TAIWAN IS A COUNTRY, and that's that.
Agree!!!!
I have never really had a big desire to go to Asia, but after watching this I would LOVE to visit Chongqing!! It looks like a fascinating place to visit!!! I really enjoyed the tour you and Joy took us on!! The locals come off as very friendly as well ..
Amazing!!
How could you not want to go to Asia? Lol. It's very exciting and vibrant with a lot going on out here.
Go to Vietnam, 100% better and their government never destroyed their cultural history. Beautiful temples everywhere thousands of years old unlike in China when Crazy Mao convinced all the people to burn down their culture monuments so they had to rebuild them just a few decades ago. Whacko place and that same government is still in power today.
@@illwitness There are much better countries to go to in Asia beside China like Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, India, Taiwan etc... locals behave more civilized in other places too, more clean
Keep these coming! It’s cool that even after traveling to all these countries there are still places like this you’re exploring and showing to the world.
Just be very careful visiting China. I know someone who got robbed along with other tourists and he never wants to go back. The robbers seemed to know exactly what day, what time, and where to rob these tourists so they don't get caught.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: People say that giant pandas look yellow, but it's actually because they get dirty while sitting, rolling, or playing on the ground, which is normal. There is a difference between the aesthetics of animals and humans. For example, during the mating season, male giant pandas will specifically coat themselves with mud. So the yellowish color of giant pandas usually appears on their backs and buttocks.
Drew talking to his camera expressing how sad it looked that everyone else was looking at their cameras on the beach was kind of funny ngl, seems like all of y'all are content creators to be fair lol
Yea I don't think its sad that people are on tiktok. They're just doing their thing too for social media.
😂a content creator saying this is funny
and they're just trying to make money like everyone else. gotta have respect for it
Hahahahahaha
As much as I like this videos, it is not very original. There have been thousands of videos about this city. It’s all the same just slightly different but not much.
There’s so many cities in China that has more stuff than most of us can imagine to eat and buy and see, and from experience as a white foreigner the people are very friendly. I love your videos ❤
Kann ich alles bestätigen, komme gerade aus Chongqing 😍
Compared to New York, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, or even Bombay, Chongqing is massively underrated. The city may be well known now on ytube, but it's still largely unknown in the world. This may be the reason vloggers keep saying "you've never heard of"
Though Chongqing is the #1 domestic travelers' destination.
UA-cam was originally accessible in China. Now individual users in China use VPN to access UA-cam, and organizations such as schools and research institutes and companies with international trade can use dedicated lines to access UA-cam.
The Chinese government did not ban the use of UA-cam, but Google did not agree to store data in China and refused to comply with Chinese laws, and automatically chose to close its business in China.
If the US has right to protect its data from China by banning chinese apps then China also has the right.
@@gamernoob1471China did it first a decade or so ago, where do you think they got the idea? If China didn't do it, do you think the US would have the idea? Maybe, maybe not.
wumao
Still slow down for years
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I'm an American and I like Chinese people and the majority of Americans like Chinese people also Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas, love American people from China
圣诞快乐🎄🎄🎄
I wish that were true.
Fake news
Majority of Americans don't like chinese ppl unfortunately
About the city being "foggy" - it's caused more by Chongqing's geographic location and distinct climate than by pollution. It's highly humid and doesn't get a lot of sunshine throughout the year, even though it's one of the hottest cities in summer. The city actually has another nickname 雾都 (City of Fog).
Well, to be fair, Chongqing is very polluted. Still an awesome city though.
Keep telling yourself that air quality index is 126 right now, poor. It will get better with more EV's.
@@Steve-318 It varies. Sometimes it's not too bad, but sometimes it's horrendous.
@@Steve-318 Don't lie, the data can be searched, and Chongqing's Air Quality Index (AQI) has always been between 30-60!
It's because of the mountains
Absolutely loved seeing this video about Chongqing. Such an interesting city and your host was so delightful. You could tell she is very proud to live in Chongqing!
That is what is amazing about the world, there are hiding gems everywhere! Safe travels Drew!
truth!
@@drewbinsky agreed
Chongqing is not hidden gem anymore. It's been viral in many social media for the last 5 years
@@skyskysky2023 That's because the CCP inhumane government is buying off influencers like this guy because their economy is tanking (due to their own inhumane behavior towards its people) and they are desperate for money. No one is coming but they are still trying by buying off clueless dudes like this. RESPECT LOST.
@@skyskysky2023 because the Chinese government has been paying off people to visit, just like this guy. the economy is in the toilet due to the CCP's own inhumane behavior. They think buying off influencers can fix it all 🤣🤣 We're pulling our money out and we ain't ever coming back.
Dear Drew, I watch your videos all the time. I love your work. Im a 51 year old man who has lived in CT his whole life. I've been to Florida once. Aside from that, I've never left New England. So, I love to watch your videos and see what the world is like. If you ever come to Connecticut, I would be honored to meet to you or take you to dinner. Both you and your wife are such amazing people. I LOVE your videos. I hope to go on a long trip someday. Have a blessed day.
Chongqing is such an incredible and unique city. Thank you for introducing this city to me Drew. My favorite part was the pandas and their cuisine.
Joy did a great job showing you around!
Such a cool city. Thanks for posting!
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding: People say that giant pandas look yellow, but it's actually because they get dirty while sitting, rolling, or playing on the ground, which is normal. There is a difference between the aesthetics of animals and humans. For example, during the mating season, male giant pandas will specifically coat themselves with mud. So the yellowish color of giant pandas usually appears on their backs and buttocks.
Chongqing has a heavy history during the WW2, It was literally flattened by the Japanese. You ask any Chinese, and they will tell you how horrific that time was. However that part of the history is not known to the world, and the Chinese don't have the enthusiasm to make loads of "Hollywood" movies to spread the stories. The people of Chongqing are so open and "Hot" like their food preferences. They thrived from the past and are still making the best of life.
Yes. They also contributed the most number of manpower to the resistance force. About 80% of the original inhabitants perished by the end of the war. The area was repopulated by migrants from outside the area.
We didn't do anything to China
Japanese government lies to this history but you can find all the evidence in countless museums in China
The same way claiming there is no genocide in Gaza
That's really sad. And we did the same thing to Japan with atomic bombs. War is a vicious cycle, and all of us are just pawns for the rich to try and persuade hate against others
Fall in love with your local guide. She is ❤
She's amazing
Could make a cute Eurasian kid with her.
@@Steve-318 shut up Steve
Drew is happily married to his beautiful wife.
Drew is married 😭
I’ve seen many clips of cities in China, but this one is definitely one of the most impressive! The video itself is stunning, the girl giving the tour is fantastic, and of course, you (Drew) really brought everything together.
It was the perfect combo of amazingness!
China is absolutely incredible! I'm constantly amazed by its diversity and dynamism. Please continue to create documentaries that showcase this incredible nation. Your documentaries are always insightful and beautifully filmed.
dynamism? not in these yrs after pandemic😭i have relatives in china btw
@@notauser-sn4bp Well, China is still growing, double the growth rate of USofA. So???
@@DDDrumpf u shld know they fabricate the data
@@notauser-sn4bp This is a CCP bot comment, this whole video sponsored by the CCP propaganda machine
@@notauser-sn4bp shhh! we can't have the truth get in the way of the CCP's attempt to bring money into the country via tourism. They paid a lot for Drew, they are hoping for a big pay off! 🤣
Thanks for this video!! This is where my grandparents fled from during the final war in China in the 1940s. I hope one day to see it for myself
The FINAL war!
Super cool!! Your videos have really opened my eyes! As a guy raised poor in the Midwest we are commonly raised pretty close minded. Your videos show how amazing other places and cultures are. This video shows me i need to make visiting this city an absolute priority.
Bro that tour guide makes me want to visit china
She looks tasty...12/10
This is a really good video to show the kindness and culture of china. When there is divide growing between north america and china, its nice go see videos like this about real people and city life. Great stuff buddy.
As long as he sticks to the script!
@@fs5775what? Most people just want to live their life and enjoy it. What makes you think he needs a script to show that side of humanity anywhere in the world?
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China is an amazing country and its people are wonderful. I have been there many times but there is so much more to explore. Most westerners don't know about Chongqing because our western media have been shutting us off completely or projecting China negatively. Now, it is visa free to visit China from many countries, so go there and see how exciting it is.
I visited Chongqing way back in 1992 on the way to Tibet. I was fresh out of college, teaching in Taiwan, and backpacking through Asia and Europe (92 and 94). Back then, Chongqing and other Chinese cities looked nothing like they do now. Even Beijing was grey, sooty, and mostly ugly. The pace of urbanization and modernization since then is mindblowing 🤯
我们自己都觉得快😂日新月异
the country has double digital growth during the past 30 years which means for every 7 years, the GDP is double, the infrastructure could be quite different for every 7 years. I'm living in Shenzhen another mega city in China. Shenzhen has the 1st metro line in 2004, now Shenzhen has more than 500km long subway and more than 15 lines already only after 20 years.
@FrankZhang-pj9nn Good points! I dk your age, but 30 years ago the last time I was in Shenzhen in '94, it was a small, polluted, industrial looking city. Now from what I've seen on UA-cam, it looks even nicer than much of Hong Kong. I hope you like living there.
@@DashingPartyCrasher you definitely should visit Shenzhen again. now the air quality in Shenzhen is one of the top 5 best in China. it has more than 1000 parks. yes. I was in Shenzhen from 2002, I'm the witness of the city development.
Thank you for sharing my country. I have been to ChongQing 6 years ago. It really an unforgettable trip.
I live in the US. Where I live (a well-known big city), mostly chain restaurants are scattered along long stretches of streets, with little to marvel at. Many concrete buildings, and no community. People don't really walk here. You either get in a car, or some other means, from A to B and back. To get a fraction of the feeling of what I'm gathering from Chongqing, your best bet is a multi-level shopping plaza (if it still exists and hasn't become a ghost mall.) There is a reason people feel so alone and disconnected here. Because we are. Everything is so stretched out, so far away and few options of places we can gather together the way we see in the city Chongqing. The income inequality keeps people trapped from car to job, job to home with little opportunity to walk among fellow citizens to enjoy some street food. Hurts that when people think of the US, their first thought is gun violence. We need to do better.
Actually the whole sentence they said is a popular joke on internet: "Land of free, free of shooting". Young people think it's wild and crazy, with no negative meaning.
chongqing has a density of less than 450/sq km, it’s pretty spread out.
My favourite Ashkenazi Jew! I love your guide also. She is so friendly and entertaining, and her English skills are superb as well. My friend and fellow UA-camr Francois Williams has been living in that city for a while, and he has invited me to go there. I love the place!
"Binsky" is a Jewish name ???? 😂😂😂
@@Modi_Prime_Minister_4_Life If you took time to watch the video before commenting that would help....
Awesome video! I had heard of Chongqing before this but seeing it from a local perspective was amazing! Very very unique! The gentlemen at end cracked me up! They look like they were a lot of fun!
I love Chinese people so much and I promise you that I am going to visit Chongqing in the near future. I love you guys so much!!!!!!!
Here is a misunderstanding of Chongqing's population. It's a province level city, a lot of suburban and rural areas are administrated under the tile of Chongqing "CITY", but the urban population is aroud 10 million, which means Chongqing city itself is actually smaller than Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen
Thank you for making that clear … I think it’s very easy to get carried away here…👍👍
Nice to see something else for a change. And Joy is your most lovely guide, from what I've seen.
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@@fs5775 Go get some help, old kidd!! Hahaha.. hahaha.. hahaha..
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@@fs5775 Hun Dan.
I’ve never heard of that city but the people seem really welcoming and friendly. I would totally visit there over Hong Kong ….there seems to be a lot to experience too
I recommend Shenzhen if you go to Hong Kong. HongKong people usually go to Shenzhen during the weekend because of the lower price and better quality. But fewer Shenzhen people can speak English.
@cool_things_collection I recommend Taiwan where people actually have a voice and don't get solitary confinement because they support freedom of speech (Jimmy Lai)
Oh I will definitely even in my sleep choose visiting Chongqing over Hong Kong!!
It was war capital of china and guarded by American Flying Tigers during war against Japanese.
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Cheers this is the city I brought to UA-cam in 2019, thanks for dropping by.
You are doing great job;love your channel.
@@abiyalemayehu4687 Thank you
Chongqing is huge, including the main city and the counties below, an area the size of Austria and almost the size of South Korea.
My favourite city too. We first visited in December 2023. Love the city so much we brought my brother and his wife in April 2024. Weather a little too warm for me, though it was only in high 20s. In Chongqing you need to walk to really see the city. Love the people, the food, especially its 小面 or small noodles, its architecture, the cleanliness, etc. We intend to make an annual pilgrimage to Chonging, either in March or December of each year.
Thanks for covering this city, Drew! I was really curious when I saw your new upload and now I can't stop searching about the architectural history of Chongqing! It was really interesting and at the same time mesmerizing :)
I love that you are doing travel videos in China!!! I have never left the United States, so I use your travel videos to educate myself about the world. I feel like information on China is a lot harder to find on the internet compared to other countries of its scale, so I really appreciate the China series ❤‼
Wow! This city looks incredible! What an amazing skyline.
the air pollution and the people spitting and pissing everywhere are equally amazing too!
I believe this is the first time I’ve seen a large city with friendly residents, unlike New York City where I live, where everyone appears mad.
Your guide is incredibly comfortable in front of the camera. She has such a friendly and beautiful demeanor.
it's because it's not full of brown people.
I guess she's used to cameras.
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@@fs5775 ????? CIA bot!! Hahaha.. hahaha.. hahaha..
Oh, man! I loved it. This city truly is magical.
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@@fs5775 Not like you.
@@fs5775 Go get some help, old kidd!! You really need it, obviously!! Hahaha.. hahaha.. hahaha..
Never heard of that city but man, that city is beautiful!!
Singapore + Hong Kong + Shanghai = Chongqing
Thanks Drew ✌😎
One of the best about Chongqing, and enjoyed watching very much. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The architecture of this city is so fascinating to me
As an autistic adult, growing up i loved learning about different countries and no one believed me that there was a city called Chongqing. But then again, im Irish ao the idea of a city with such a large population seemed far fetched to them
As a chinese lived in us,welcome to china,wish that delicious food and friendly people can cure your illness.
@lee-afk I don't have an illness
❤❤❤欢迎有朝一日来中国旅游，祝你幸福健康😊
I have visited Chongqing in 2008, so surprised nobody talk about it until just recently
😮 OMG 😳... Quite fascinating and intriguing city...never knew it existed...thank you so much Drew for all the content you've been showing us 👏...much love from 🇿🇦💯....
In wintertime in China, it is the best time to experience ice and cold in Harbin. That is the city truly rare foreigners ever heard of.
Check the AQI and you will find the city's air quality is pretty good actually. Chongqing is called the "fog city" because it is built in the mountains so that steamy air lingers and does not dissipate. Those are NOT smog as you don't see anyone - locals or tourists alike - wear an air pollution face mask.
@ It's showing 65 on Apple's weather map right now, which is decent
@@Steve-318 你认为的你说了算，祝你今晚做个好梦。
@@Steve-318 the data can be searched, and Chongqing's Air Quality Index (AQI) has always been between 30-60!
they are not wearing masks because they are used to a lifetime of air pollution in China that they are used to it. they die younger because of it and have numerous respiratory issues and die from lung cancers, etc at higher rates. but we are not supposed to talk about that during this propaganda video
@@cloudwithwind574 the data is regularly "fixed" by the government, fake place
I must confess, I had never heard of this place. I'd heard of Shanghai (which I thought was China's biggest city), Beijing, Nanjing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, but not this place. Thanks for sharing.
You "must confess," wumao? Really? 50 cents for you.
@@fs5775 to much eat sour grapes...hehe
@@fs5775 hahaha.. hahaha.. hahaha.. We are all proud Wumaos!!! So?? Any problem, old kidd?? You sound so very jealous!! Hahaha.. hahaha.. hahaha
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This was a lovely video, and the more I learn about Chonqing the more incredible it seems to me! If there's any chance you see this, Drew, I've always wondered how you meet the local people in your videos? You seem to have some random friend in every country who shoots the whole video with you?
I spent 4 years in Chongqing for my study in university. Thanks for this video. A lot of memories!
I remember when I was a kid in school and learning how big (and important) NYC was.
Then when I was older, I discovered that China has a billion+ population and has multiple cities that are as big or bigger than NYC.
Crazy!
I recommend everyone to find the book titled The Elite Society's Money Manifestation, It changed my life.
It is a scam book
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What an incredible city 😃 thanks for sharing Drew and your tour guide is such a vibe ! She’s awesome ☺️
20:11 Isn’t it ironic how you’re criticizing others for being on TikTok and making reels instead of enjoying the scenery, while you’re literally vlogging the same scenery for content? Feels like the pot calling the kettle black!
I mean he's only vlogging it for a very short time and only getting a small clip. You rather him cut to a clip of him mentioning that when he's back at his hotel? Some ppl's dome really don't have it up there 🤦🤦
WOW!!! This place is incredible! I would absolutely love to visit.
50 cents for you, wumao
Awesome video man. Never heard of this place until now and I must say it looks amazing. Again thank you for sharing your insights into such a beautiful place.
Enjoy watching your content. The people seemed really friendly and the food looked so good. Crazy how inexpensive that place is. The lady giving you the tour was super helpful, friendly and pretty ✌️I enjoy seeing the traditional culture, buildings and clothing. So elegant. Happy holidays btw! 🌲🎁🙏
There's a labeling error. The thing they're calling a "city" is the size of some US states. It's as if the state of New York were officially called "New York City" and the actual city were simply called "New York". The province-like area, which is labeled as a city, may have 32M. But that region contains many cities, you can see various dots on the map, one of those dots is also called Chongqing, which is only a fraction of the total.
@@wkrp01 Actually in China, municipalities are treated as cities, like BJ, SH, TJ and CQ, they are all governed by mayors, not governors. The difference is that these mayors report directly to Central Government. In fact you can check that most cities in China has huge area.
@@DDDrumpf Yes, of course I know that already. It doesn't change what I said.
@@wkrp01 then??? CQ is a city, no??
@@wkrp01 Well, so CQ is a city, no??
@@DDDrumpf It depends on whether we're speaking English English or Chinese English. On the map, you see a large thing called "Chongqing" with many dots inside of it. One of those dots also has the name "Chongqing". In Chinese English, "city" refers to the large thing. In English English, "city" refers to the small thing (the one that's shows on the map as a dot and is also labeled as "Chongqing").
just came back from Chongqing (and Shanghai and Chengdu). My first trip to China!!
Living in Rotterdam the Netherlands, I already love the skyline here. It is a bit city. But I am mindblown about that city! What a skyline
i loved the old dudes at the table. They were just having a blast and getting tipsy, and it looks like they wanted you to share in their fun too. That was cool. Reminded me of Parts Unknown.. RIP Anthony B
What? No there are definetely more pandas in Chengdu 3:59 ... MANY more Pandas. I only visited a small research center with outdoor enclosures and just a small place already had many more pandas than 22. I didnt even count the many other zoos & research centres etc..
Thanks!
I just love your videos showing us around the world and what we miss out on by not being an explorer like you. Safe travels on your journey Drew!
Thank you - it was really good you had such an excellent guide - it made the video so much than others on this city.
I've heard of Chongqing before and yes, this is actually one of my bucket-list places to visit in the world!! Where else can you find that so-called "5D" city and a train station ramming right into a building, while also being beautiful in other ways?
Probably Chongqing has been overlooked since most people are focused on Beijing and Shanghai and don’t realize that China has many more cities with millions of people.
I love her “don’t worry about getting fat am still slim “😂😂❤❤❤❤ thanks for sharing
She is so cute the guide and very friendly.
That's amazing, Drew! I'd love to visit there one day! I've been to Beijing, but only during a 7-hour layover when traveling from Cambodia to the Czech Republic. It would be awesome to spend some time in China and travel around. Chongqing seems like a fun and an awe-inspiring place. 👍
20:15 I get your point about people looking at their screens instead of enjoying the views and i agree but also like you said before, most of those people are locals, they see those places every single day, so for them it's nothing really special anymore. Where i'm from (luxembourg), like people come here and they go to certain places and are amazed by it and take tons of pictures but for me i'll just be like "yeah ok"
In qualsiasi posto anche se lo vedi milioni di volte, alla fine scopri sempre qualcosa di nuovo. Se invece scatti solo foto lo fai per mostrarti agli altri e perdi di vista la bellezza e la novità stessa delle cose.
Imagine Chinese people going to the US and trying to interact with the locals, there’s a certain chance that you get shot.
That's really not true. US has some bad areas, but no one will actually harm you like that in 99.9% of the country. Don't let the Internet rot your brain
12/10 as usual, watch out otherwise Joy will take over your UA-cam Channel, she was Super Awesome :) a perfect guide to Chongqing,
im going as a solo traveler to china in march next year and am very excited to visit chongqing! love the fact you bring a light on these cities as they are perceived so negatively in western media so its good to watch real sources of information rather than propaganda 😂 keep up the good work!
As a mexican US veteran I know about propaganda after serving 3 years in the USarmy. All countries are sh**t holes , except USA.
No, the CCP government is perceived negatively due to its own behavior towards its own people and toward neighboring countries. The "western media" is open and allowed to discuss whereas you are not in China.
Enjoy the spitters and smokers!
The girl that is your guide and host is very good looking that's just a normal compliment Merry Christmas again
The girl was so pretty
Drew reacted to the guy's comment about enjoy seeing the beautiful ladies in Chongqing when asked what he likes about Chongqing. The answer seemed out of context but there is a cliche in China: The Xichuan province, where Chongqing resides, is said to have the most beautiful ladies in all of China
That's a cool question! There are some really remote places around the world that not many people visit. For example, Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic Ocean is known as one of the most isolated inhabited islands. There's also Pitcairn Island in the Pacific, which has a very small population. Closer to home, there are probably some hidden gems in Minnesota that not many people know about.
Wow Drew that was an amazing vlog 💙. Happy holidays my brother 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Oh my God I really enjoyed that video. This is a beautiful city.
Thanks!
@@drewbinskyvideo about Somalia soon?
@@hiweirdbot somalia doesn't pay well but China does. dude just follows the money.
@@fs5775 during the sponsorship part, he was in Mogadishu, Somalia, so maybe.
Como eu gostaria de ter nascido na China! Esse país é incrível!
I visited Chongqing in 2019 for a short work trip. My eyes loved the sights and my stomach loved the 小面 even more 😁
Beautiful people of China 🇨🇳 Beautiful city wow
It’s great seeing you Visit and explore China! I also appreciate your efforts to give China a chance and see the things outside of social media/news! Travel to as many places as you can since we’re all excited to see em! Keep up your marvellous work!
Yeah, don't pay attention to the man behind the curtain, you might in fact learn the truth about why this government is so inhumane
@@fs5775 what?? I guess the CIA hiding behind the curtain?? Hahaha.. hahaha.. hahaha..
@@fs5775 which government is so inhumane?? USofA??? Well, ....
@@DDDrumpf why are all the rich Chinese moving to the U.S, and literally NO ONE is going to China?? China is so desperate for foreign money that they are buying off losers like this guy to shill Chongqing for them 🤣🤣 maybe it has something to do with how they botched covid, ya think?? zero covid, a massive success, huh?? Oh I forgot, shhhhh! no one is supposed to ever discuss this national embarrassment again 🤣🤣
@@DDDrumpf Question: would you rather be a prisoner of the US government or Chinese government?? 100% of people would choose being a prisoner of the US government. We treat our prisoners better than the Chinese government treats its everyday non-incarcerated citizens. Chinese people deserve better!
This video is truly eye-opening! It's incredible how much history, culture, and beauty can be hidden in plain sight. The storytelling was captivating, and the visuals brought the city to life. Thank you for shedding light on this overlooked gem 19:38 it's a reminder that every place has its own unique story waiting to be discovered. Can't wait to see what hidden treasure you'll explore next.!
It's so futuristic and the young people there are very social and open minded
Awesome video mate. You can really feel the effort put into this video. What an amazing place to put on the bucket list.
i went to chongqing several times, the essence of congqing is mountianous landscape in the city and its beautiful nature surrounding, each dish i eat is delicious, btw, the VIP lounge in T3 is best in china.
In Chongqing, I prefer the late night real street food vs the restaurant. China is awesome! So much to see & do. Can't wait to visit again
Growing up in Chongqing ... I never realized until came to US how popular my hometown is ... loll
Awesome shooting and editing for an amazing city!
Joy did a great job.
I've never seen the one in the tunnel (bomb shelter) before, thanks for sharing. Chongqing is an incredible city, full of life and hidden gems. Those guys at the tunnel are very proud of their city. 😄👍
Wow, I learned a lot about this city. Thanks Drew! Wishing you, Deanna and your families a very happy holiday season! ⛄🎄🕎
5D??? I thought it was known as the 8D city (not 5D)!!
FYI, the full meaning of the girl in the subway is "US is so freedom to have gun shooting everyday" in a way of rhyming, and that's why everybody laughed at the same time. It is a very well-known saying in China to satirize the freedom of the United States.