Xi'An was on the top of our list of places we wanted to visit when we were planning China and it didn't dissapoint 😍 Remember to like and leave a comment - we read them all ❤
The game those old men were playing is called "Chinese Chess." So, it was not checkers. Instead of making the chess pieces into different shape to symbolize its rank, the Chinese simply write a Chinese letter on the chess piece to indicate the its rank.
Me and family were in Xian end of June. We had a great time there and watching your video and seeing those familiar places we had visited brought back such sweet memories.
For those of you who've never been to China or about to go to China, here are some little tips: Many and more countries are allowed free visa to China for up tp 144 hours,; there's no tip culture, set up your phone with Alipay or Wechat Pay when you arrive, you won't survive without your phone; take Didi or Gaode for Taxi to save money, or offical taxi at least, the illegal taxi might charge you unreasonably; Don't book a hotel that's far away from your destination, because the city is larger that you might expect; finally, go to Beijing, Xi'an and Nanjing for history, Shanghai for modernization, Shenzhen for technology, Chengdu and Chongqing for leisure and food. 144 hours travel policy is open, welcome everyone.
It's not that illegal taxis may charge arbitrarily, but that normal taxis may charge arbitrarily, mainly by taking detours. I want to tell dear foreign friends here that this is very important.
Also please print all your itineraries and visas before you come, to show the immigration officers. Smoothens things a lot. And DON'T COME DURING GOLDEN WEEK (1st week of October) OR CHINESE NEW YEAR (Lunar New Year).
1.5 years ago I was in Xi An with my parents and my cousin's family. It was one of the best trips we had. Really enjoyed everything. This brought me back.
I want to thank you guys for sharing your journey. We are travelling in China right now and started in Beijing. Now in Lijiang, and in the next days to the avatar mountains. We went to the Enjoy Hotel in Beijing couple of days ago tous stayed in, we loved the robot and the garden! Once again, thank you very much for sharing. We watch and love all your videos, a great inspiration for our travels. Greetings from a Dutch couple 😊
37:50 The street food is Fried Xi'an Style Clear Jelly,which is called Chao Liang Fen in Chinese,like rice noodles made from mung bean,pea or potato starch,dissolving starch in water,boiling it,and allowing it to cool set into a jelly-like consistency.Then stir-fried with bean paste,scallions,chili powder and other seasonings.Liang Fen has many different cooking methods, primarily mixed with sauce,stir-fried or pan-fried, is a common street food in China.
There is a saying that before the soldiers went to war, Emperor Qin Shi Huang ordered the creation of terracotta warriors, each modeled after the unique appearance of individual soldiers. These terracotta figures were meant to be buried with him, symbolizing that the soldiers could continue to fight for their beloved emperor even after death.
WOW out of many content creators that travel to China you were one of the BEST in not only going to the nice locations but actually bring good informative and curious infos. Thanks a lot!
29:55 - they're playing Chinese Chess. It's basically the same as the Chess you might know in the west, The major difference is that pieces move along the LINES instead of within squares. Chinese chess also comes with an additonal piece called a "cannon" (2 of them). Also, no queens in Chinese chess, just the king. The Cannon captures by leapfrogging over another piece. The "bishops" guard the king and can only move inside a small designated area around the king. Pawns capture straight ahead instead of diagonally. Also, knights CAN be blocked in Chinese chess - the first move must be a straight line, before doing a diagonal jump. If a piece is blocking that straight line the knight can't "jump". Otherwise, very similar rules apply. You can google "Chinese Chess" and see the rules yourself.
@@2Passports1Dream believe me it’s easy to learn the basic rules but very difficult to play well cuz you shall have smart plan and overall strategies and predict other’s actions…I just don’t have that tactical mind
15:32 it’s rose jam, and this dessert is basically rose cake with mixes nuts. The rose jam does have an alcoholic flavor, cuz it’s candied rose petals. Hope you like it☺️☺️
Hi Adriana and Dylan, thank you for sharing your incredible travels. Your videos are really informative. However I would like to suggest that on the UA-cam video info box you leave the month and year of the visit. So, if I decide to visit the same place, these info is helpful to understand what to expect to see and feel during that month. Thank you ❤
The “jelly” you mentioned in the video is written as “凉粉” in Chinese（or "liangfen"in pinyin） Liangfen, or cold jelly noodles, is typically made from starch as the main ingredient. Common types of starch used include mung bean starch, pea starch, sweet potato starch, or corn starch. To make it, the starch is mixed with water to create a slurry, then heated and cooked until it thickens. Once it cools, it solidifies into a jelly-like consistency. It’s then cut into pieces and served with seasonings like garlic sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce, making it a refreshing summer snack.
Glad to see another amazing video from you guys and from my hometown too. With Chinese noodles, you always need to mix them super well to get the flavors to blend correctly. The baked baos will be better if they are fresh and hot out of the oven.
Hi. Im Alan from Malacca Malaysia. You guys video clips is well covered, thanks and, you may consider next place like Henan the capital of Zheng Zhou, where the historical city like shaolin temple and many, also the iphone huge production plant there. Sichuan, the Panda origin and Chongqing is the largest city in China with population over 30 mil ppls and Xiamen of Fuzhou province with huge various Chinese temple and an origin premium Chinese tea production. Cheers.
You can take an hour to dress up in traditional costume and make up, tour Xi'an with that in 24 hours. It's the best way to open. It's cheap like 20 pounds per day. Professional photographer costs extra.
@@2Passports1Dream you may already Leave Xi'an, Idk your next destination. But many historical cities have the same Vibes, So if there's one historical city in your coming list, you may try it. Cities like Pingyao, Suzhou, Fenghuang, Luoyang, Lijiang, etc. Some Even provide ethnic & traditional costume.
I love watching all of your videos so far. I started to watch from your visit to Indonesia. I’m Indonesian too and I love your story about Indonesia. You really bring a good vibes. ❤
Really enjoy watching your videos 🎉 that are so well made and full of fun and positive moments. Being a Chinese, so proud that you guys are having the fantastic time in China. ❤
I am a total archaeology nerd and the terracotta army is super high on my bucketlist! I also largely grew up with Cantonese cuisine so the food is something I would love to explore at the source. The flavours are so different! Another great episode, thank you thank you! Big love to you both and safe travels x
Oh yes they were so cool to see in person! Especially after learning about them previously, it was pretty surreal! Haha yes, although we've been told we've overcommitted to noodles and buns (apparently should have tried more stir frys hehe) :)
actually lots of foreigner like the "Roger More" instead of "Kaobao zi". because "Roger More" has more juice than "Kaobao zi", it's very famous in Xian. foreigner call it Chinese hamburger. 36:00, we call "Chaoliangfen", it is made by pea powder. actually lots of people like to eat the cool pea powder jelly with the spicy chili oil instead of fried pea powder jelly which you got.
In places that serve Muslim food in China, it's always a better bet togo for mutton/lamb over beef. By the way, the difference between these baozi places you've shown in this video and those in your other videos is that the latter ones prepared or cooked your baozi's fresh. These ones you've shown here in Xian had been cooked earlier; so no surprises the other ones would be juicier.
Fun fact about Emperor Qin, he is the very first emperor (as opposed to kings) who united the majority of modern day China, alongside with standardizing measurements, currencies, and language system across the whole country. Despite the significant contributions he made, he has been criticized for his tyranny and harsh laws.
The tyranny of Qin Shihuang was slandered by the rulers of subsequent dynasties who later overthrew him, requiring historians to write about it, just as China is now being slandered on the Internet. It can be seen from the pottery figurines (terracotta warriors and horses) that he was buried with him that he was not a tyrant.
@@2Passports1Dream he also built the Great Wall, highways （驰道）for horses ( some still exist in Xi’an area), and one of the biggest dams DuJiangYan (in sichuan 四川province ) that is still used today. By the way, black color was fashionable at that time.
39:28 Hi ! The suite you stayed in for your trip in Xi'an is huge, luxurious, super comfy. Very nice. While you are travelling deeper into the heartland, you may go further west, to Chengdu and the crazy city Chongqing where the train's route cuts through a building. Bon Voyage! You are lovely!
It is highly recommended that you come to Qingdao to play, there is a very different style, you can see the European style in Qingdao, you can also see the combination of high-rise buildings and the sea in the third beach, very very recommended!
@2Passports1Dream I just looked on the internet. It was back in 1986 at our Te papa museum in wellington . I knew it was a long time ago . I couldn't remember the year so just wanted to check
Followed your previous vlogs, and am waiting for a new one. Finally it came. Great presentation, and it is like I am enjoying the trip with you. Thanks!!!
dang, Adriana is just down to earth and gorgeous! Dylan is tall and handsome! They treat people with respect and friendly. Really enjoy your vlog! Thank you for showing us how wonderful China is!🥰
@@2Passports1Dream That's a pity, these two places are usually must visit when traveling to Xi'an! We locals in Xi'an don't go to the Hui Muslim Street you went to. The price is higher than other places, and the taste of the food is not good! Next time you have time, you can come to Xi'an for a visit! welcome!
29:56 The gameplay here is Chinese Chess (Xiangqi), similar to Chess but with unique twists. It’s especially popular among retired folks in China. What’s hilarious is that when two people play in a public spot, it instantly becomes a crowd event-each player ends up backed by a whole team of 'advisors' in the audience, all passionately debating moves and strategies!😂😂😂
In Xi’an, both the Bell Tower and Drum Tower served as traditional timekeeping structures in ancient times, but they each had distinct roles: 1. Bell Tower: The Bell Tower was used to signal the start of the day. Each morning, a large bell would ring to mark sunrise, symbolizing the beginning of daily activities in the city. 2. Drum Tower: The Drum Tower, in contrast, was used to mark the evening. Drums were beaten at dusk, signaling the end of the day and indicating it was time to close the city gates. This system helped maintain order in ancient cities, as residents relied on these sounds to regulate their daily routines. Both towers were crucial for timekeeping before modern clocks and reflect Xi’an’s rich history as a former capital and center of culture.
The sheer joy and wonder you radiate are so genuine they infect me with a sense of joy and wonder every time as well. Thank you for sharing the journey with us.
Great episode and even better that you took the feedback graciously and started to think before you say something in English without trying to sound fancy:) 😊
Hehe we only post our videos here on UA-cam, and then on Facebook - it is too difficult to use another account as well which is in Chinese! But it seems like other people are already copying our video on there hehe!
Xi'an is not only an ancient capital of China, but also a modern city full of magic and hope. It is also the future city, where the ancient and the modern coexist, which is extremely beautiful.
1:45 Taiwan belongs to China, which is a point that the Chinese government has been stressing all over the world. One of the ways Western media often tease the Chinese government is to put up maps of China that do not include Taiwan. If you are traveling in China, or have ideas for the Chinese market, don't make this mistake.
In Xi’an (even though I’m not from there), the real local specialties are 肉夹馍 (“rou jia mo” in pinyin, pronounced like row-jyah-moh [ˈroʊ dʒɑː moʊ]) and 羊肉泡馍 (“yang rou pao mo” in pinyin, pronounced like yahng-row pow-moh [jæŋ roʊ paʊ moʊ]). These dishes are the pride of Xi’an and Shaanxi Province. Roujiamo is often called the “Chinese hamburger,” made with stewed, flavorful meat stuffed into a crispy flatbread. Yangroupaomo is a hearty lamb soup where pieces of flatbread are torn into the broth, making it rich and filling. 烤包子（Kao baozi）, or baked buns, is actually a traditional snack from the Uyghur culture, mainly popular in the Xinjiang region. Eating baked buns in Xi’an isn’t a bad choice, but it’s just not the real deal-it’s kinda like ordering pizza in England, you get what I mean? Haha!
Lovely cover about Xi'An! I love this city as well. But accessing the internet was a big problem for me, especially with Google services. How did you do it? Which internet provider did you use?
We were using a VPN, so were still able to access google, although it has no pins in China really, so there's no need to be on google cause there's almost no information on there haha!
Qin Shi Huang sent many people to search for the elixir of life, some of them went to Japan and never came back, because it was a drug that did not exist.
I bet that was a wonderful experience for you guys to take a taste of our Chinese culture in another way when you immersed yourself in this historical hub. anyway welcome to my hometown.
You are just checking off my short-bucket-list, are ya? Well, thank you! Älskar hur ni får mig att komma tillbaka till min OG bucket-list. TACK!/Thank YOU! /Catta
Xi'An was on the top of our list of places we wanted to visit when we were planning China and it didn't dissapoint 😍
Remember to like and leave a comment - we read them all ❤
The game those old men were playing is called "Chinese Chess." So, it was not checkers. Instead of making the chess pieces into different shape to symbolize its rank, the Chinese simply write a Chinese letter on the chess piece to indicate the its rank.
Highest compliment in Asia for Dessert is : Not too Sweet
Its higher than if i say its very2 delicious
Bcoz we like healthier subtle fresh Dessert.
Main Tomb of 1st Emperor of China is like Pyramid, Not Yet Open..
Did you intentionally miss Taiwan on the map of China, or was it an unintentional act?
欢迎你们来到我的家乡
Me and family were in Xian end of June. We had a great time there and watching your video and seeing those familiar places we had visited brought back such sweet memories.
Oh that's sooo nice!! It's always nice to reminisce on past holidays!
Xi‘an西安
@@johhw_6432 lol it's sth i sometimes miss too, Xi'an, not like many other city names in China
For those of you who've never been to China or about to go to China, here are some little tips: Many and more countries are allowed free visa to China for up tp 144 hours,; there's no tip culture, set up your phone with Alipay or Wechat Pay when you arrive, you won't survive without your phone; take Didi or Gaode for Taxi to save money, or offical taxi at least, the illegal taxi might charge you unreasonably; Don't book a hotel that's far away from your destination, because the city is larger that you might expect; finally, go to Beijing, Xi'an and Nanjing for history, Shanghai for modernization, Shenzhen for technology, Chengdu and Chongqing for leisure and food. 144 hours travel policy is open, welcome everyone.
It's not that illegal taxis may charge arbitrarily, but that normal taxis may charge arbitrarily, mainly by taking detours. I want to tell dear foreign friends here that this is very important.
@@zhangzhouzhang365 yeah, depends. Large cities, it might not. Smaller ones, sure.
Also please print all your itineraries and visas before you come, to show the immigration officers. Smoothens things a lot. And DON'T COME DURING GOLDEN WEEK (1st week of October) OR CHINESE NEW YEAR (Lunar New Year).
1.5 years ago I was in Xi An with my parents and my cousin's family. It was one of the best trips we had. Really enjoyed everything. This brought me back.
Have you ever been to China JiangXi Provience？That's my home town,Welcome to China again and again and again!
@@piggychef96I visited the Wangxian Valley in Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, it's beautiful, especially in the evening with all the lights on.
@ Cooooooool！
I want to thank you guys for sharing your journey.
We are travelling in China right now and started in Beijing. Now in Lijiang, and in the next days to the avatar mountains.
We went to the Enjoy Hotel in Beijing couple of days ago tous stayed in, we loved the robot and the garden!
Once again, thank you very much for sharing. We watch and love all your videos, a great inspiration for our travels. Greetings from a Dutch couple 😊
Welcome to our country. Have a nice trip！
@@alexsun1462 Thanks!
Enjoy your time here and don't afraid to ask the people around you when you need help. 😉
@@songrong55 we have noticed people are very keen to help or be of service. So thats not going to be a problem in our journey😄
Oh that is so wonderful!! We are so happy to hear that! Have a wonderful remainder of your trip - it sounds incredible :)
37:50 The street food is Fried Xi'an Style Clear Jelly,which is called Chao Liang Fen in Chinese,like rice noodles made from mung bean,pea or potato starch,dissolving starch in water,boiling it,and allowing it to cool set into a jelly-like consistency.Then stir-fried with bean paste,scallions,chili powder and other seasonings.Liang Fen has many different cooking methods, primarily mixed with sauce,stir-fried or pan-fried, is a common street food in China.
Such an interesting dish lol. Super tasty
The city wall is so well preserved! My friend got his wedding pics on this city wall, i guess it's a special place for local people
Oh wow, that's nice!
30:32 That backdrop with the perfect timing of the lady passing by... man it's just so aesthetically pleasing😮
Heheh it was perfect timing!
There is a saying that before the soldiers went to war, Emperor Qin Shi Huang ordered the creation of terracotta warriors, each modeled after the unique appearance of individual soldiers. These terracotta figures were meant to be buried with him, symbolizing that the soldiers could continue to fight for their beloved emperor even after death.
Its so cool!
great cinematography + colour rendering. hats off to you ! enjoy your trip !
Thank you so much!
Every big cities in China shine beautiful at night.
So true!
因为中国电力充足😅！
The colors of your pictures are amazing! It's lovely to see!
Thank you so much!!
WOW out of many content creators that travel to China you were one of the BEST in not only going to the nice locations but actually bring good informative and curious infos. Thanks a lot!
Oh wow thank you so much!
29:55 - they're playing Chinese Chess. It's basically the same as the Chess you might know in the west, The major difference is that pieces move along the LINES instead of within squares.
Chinese chess also comes with an additonal piece called a "cannon" (2 of them). Also, no queens in Chinese chess, just the king. The Cannon captures by leapfrogging over another piece. The "bishops" guard the king and can only move inside a small designated area around the king. Pawns capture straight ahead instead of diagonally.
Also, knights CAN be blocked in Chinese chess - the first move must be a straight line, before doing a diagonal jump. If a piece is blocking that straight line the knight can't "jump". Otherwise, very similar rules apply. You can google "Chinese Chess" and see the rules yourself.
中国象棋起源更早大约是两千多年前的春秋时期。而根据英国学者李约瑟博士在《中国科学技术史》也提到国际象棋源于中国。
That sounds so cool, but also really difficult to learn!
@@2Passports1Dream believe me it’s easy to learn the basic rules but very difficult to play well cuz you shall have smart plan and overall strategies and predict other’s actions…I just don’t have that tactical mind
To understand the difference between China and the West, start with chess and go
15:32 it’s rose jam, and this dessert is basically rose cake with mixes nuts. The rose jam does have an alcoholic flavor, cuz it’s candied rose petals. Hope you like it☺️☺️
oohhhh interesting!! Thank you!
Hi Adriana and Dylan, thank you for sharing your incredible travels. Your videos are really informative. However I would like to suggest that on the UA-cam video info box you leave the month and year of the visit. So, if I decide to visit the same place, these info is helpful to understand what to expect to see and feel during that month. Thank you ❤
This was from October, literally this month! :)
Do you want some champagne with your order?😀
Loving these videos!!.... Im considering going to China.... looks amazing !!!! keep up the good work !!! Giddy UP!
Cheers!! We really appreciate that!
Xi'An looks lovely! You guys showed us soo many snacks we haven't tried before 😂
Hahah there are endless snacks to try! Next time we will have to head over together and eat as much as we can (but no dairy for Note haha)
@@2Passports1Dream We look forward to that.
The “jelly” you mentioned in the video is written as “凉粉” in Chinese（or "liangfen"in pinyin）
Liangfen, or cold jelly noodles, is typically made from starch as the main ingredient. Common types of starch used include mung bean starch, pea starch, sweet potato starch, or corn starch. To make it, the starch is mixed with water to create a slurry, then heated and cooked until it thickens. Once it cools, it solidifies into a jelly-like consistency. It’s then cut into pieces and served with seasonings like garlic sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce, making it a refreshing summer snack.
It is so tasty!
Glad to see another amazing video from you guys and from my hometown too. With Chinese noodles, you always need to mix them super well to get the flavors to blend correctly. The baked baos will be better if they are fresh and hot out of the oven.
Oh cool!! Thank you!
been watching some old videos as you guys have become my comfrot creaters and its so cool to see how far you have come!!!
Ahhh thank you so much! This has made our day!
Hi. Im Alan from Malacca Malaysia. You guys video clips is well covered, thanks and, you may consider next place like Henan the capital of Zheng Zhou, where the historical city like shaolin temple and many, also the iphone huge production plant there. Sichuan, the Panda origin and Chongqing is the largest city in China with population over 30 mil ppls and Xiamen of Fuzhou province with huge various Chinese temple and an origin premium Chinese tea production. Cheers.
We have so many places to visit on our next trip!
Rode the tandem bike with my mate back in 2005! Was great to revisit the wall through your video :)
That's so cool, such a shame we missed out on it!
在城墙骑自行车，屎都能给你颠出来，城墙骑半圈屁股疼三天！
@@cloudwithwind574 现在路况不好了吗？ 18年前骑了双人车的，骑了一圈下来没什么感觉。
Good Morning Dylan and Adriana so lovely to see your smiling faces in a different part of China hope your enjoying it together ❤
Thank you so much as always!
You can take an hour to dress up in traditional costume and make up, tour Xi'an with that in 24 hours. It's the best way to open. It's cheap like 20 pounds per day. Professional photographer costs extra.
Oh wow!! We have to do it next time!!
@@2Passports1Dream you may already Leave Xi'an, Idk your next destination. But many historical cities have the same Vibes, So if there's one historical city in your coming list, you may try it. Cities like Pingyao, Suzhou, Fenghuang, Luoyang, Lijiang, etc. Some Even provide ethnic & traditional costume.
I truly envy your China trip exploring so many amazing places!!
I love watching all of your videos so far. I started to watch from your visit to Indonesia. I’m Indonesian too and I love your story about Indonesia. You really bring a good vibes. ❤
Oh thank you so so much!!
Really enjoy watching your videos 🎉 that are so well made and full of fun and positive moments. Being a Chinese, so proud that you guys are having the fantastic time in China. ❤
Thank you so much!!
I am a total archaeology nerd and the terracotta army is super high on my bucketlist! I also largely grew up with Cantonese cuisine so the food is something I would love to explore at the source. The flavours are so different! Another great episode, thank you thank you! Big love to you both and safe travels x
Oh yes they were so cool to see in person! Especially after learning about them previously, it was pretty surreal! Haha yes, although we've been told we've overcommitted to noodles and buns (apparently should have tried more stir frys hehe) :)
Great sharing. Keep up the good work. Thanks. 👍👍👍😍😍😍
Thank you so much!!
actually lots of foreigner like the "Roger More" instead of "Kaobao zi". because "Roger More" has more juice than "Kaobao zi", it's very famous in Xian. foreigner call it Chinese hamburger.
36:00, we call "Chaoliangfen", it is made by pea powder. actually lots of people like to eat the cool pea powder jelly with the spicy chili oil instead of fried pea powder jelly which you got.
Ooooh interesting! Thank you!
In places that serve Muslim food in China, it's always a better bet togo for mutton/lamb over beef.
By the way, the difference between these baozi places you've shown in this video and those in your other videos is that the latter ones prepared or cooked your baozi's fresh. These ones you've shown here in Xian had been cooked earlier; so no surprises the other ones would be juicier.
Oh I see!! Thank you!
So happy you two have a great time in China. you are always welcomed. Can’t wait to see you explore more in our beautiful country
Thank you! 😃
Fun fact about Emperor Qin, he is the very first emperor (as opposed to kings) who united the majority of modern day China, alongside with standardizing measurements, currencies, and language system across the whole country. Despite the significant contributions he made, he has been criticized for his tyranny and harsh laws.
Oh interesting, thank you for sharing that!
The tyranny of Qin Shihuang was slandered by the rulers of subsequent dynasties who later overthrew him, requiring historians to write about it, just as China is now being slandered on the Internet. It can be seen from the pottery figurines (terracotta warriors and horses) that he was buried with him that he was not a tyrant.
@@2Passports1Dream he also built the Great Wall, highways （驰道）for horses ( some still exist in Xi’an area), and one of the biggest dams DuJiangYan (in sichuan 四川province ) that is still used today. By the way, black color was fashionable at that time.
In fact, you are wrong. After his death, the countries unified by him deliberately wrote this in order to discredit him.
39:28
Hi !
The suite you stayed in for your trip in Xi'an is huge, luxurious, super comfy. Very nice.
While you are travelling deeper into the heartland, you may go further west, to Chengdu and the crazy city Chongqing where the train's route cuts through a building.
Bon Voyage!
You are lovely!
Thank you so much!!
It is highly recommended that you come to Qingdao to play, there is a very different style, you can see the European style in Qingdao, you can also see the combination of high-rise buildings and the sea in the third beach, very very recommended!
Another beautiful video, thumbs up.!
I think the jelly is made from potato starch, a bit like Italian gnocchi.
Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Thank you!! Oh yes it could be, but it tasted a lot lighter than gnocchi - it was sooo tasty hehe!
the jelly is made by pea powder, I can make by myself, I tried once but not good as they sell. -:)
Oh yes, the jelly could be made from pea starch. Different parts of China use different starch to make the jelly. So interesting.
China is such a joyful place.
The Terracotta Soldiers are fascinating. Thank you for sharing.
So incredible!
After eating so many styles of "tang hu lu", Adriana will soon become an expert of it. 🤣
oh yes!!!
“Morning Bell, Evening Drum” The bell rings in the morning and the Drum is beaten in the evening to tell the time.
Ooooooooh, that makes a lot of sense! Thank you!
We saw the terracotta warriors when they were brought to New Zealand many years go. It was an amazing experience
What do you mean?? They brought some of them to NZ??
@@2Passports1Dream yes they brought just the terracotta figures
@2Passports1Dream we were allowed to walk amongst them only adults, not children. Karen
@@kevinchapman-kf9rx wow that's incredible!!!
@2Passports1Dream I just looked on the internet. It was back in 1986 at our Te papa museum in wellington . I knew it was a long time ago . I couldn't remember the year so just wanted to check
Followed your previous vlogs, and am waiting for a new one. Finally it came. Great presentation, and it is like I am enjoying the trip with you. Thanks!!!
Thank you so much!
Again, as always, enjoyed your video very much. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching!
dang, Adriana is just down to earth and gorgeous! Dylan is tall and handsome! They treat people with respect and friendly. Really enjoy your vlog! Thank you for showing us how wonderful China is!🥰
Thank you so so much! ❤❤
wow this is so COOL!! Xi'An is in my bucket list now ^^
1.Taiwan Province
2.Suzhou
3.Xi'an
Definitely!!
中国每个省会城市都值得一看。
Love your vibe & your enjoyment of China. Subscribed!
Awesome! Thank you!
37:30 I think that's mung bean jelly
Oooooh yes maybe!!
thanks again for your sharing ! well done !!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Didn't you go to the Tang Dynasty Night City? Did you go to watch the performance of 'Song of Everlasting Regret'?
We didn't!
@@2Passports1Dream That's a pity, these two places are usually must visit when traveling to Xi'an!
We locals in Xi'an don't go to the Hui Muslim Street you went to. The price is higher than other places, and the taste of the food is not good!
Next time you have time, you can come to Xi'an for a visit! welcome!
大唐不夜城!我也想去😭
@@芒芒果-e7f 想去就直接坐个动车来了，西安消费又不高，纠结啥呢！酒店住维也纳酒店，每晚三四百元，一周也就两三千，加上吃的喝的玩的，一周下来估计五六千就够了！不夜城是免费的，还是值得去一次的！西安的几个歌剧是值得看的，大唐芙蓉园的《梦回大唐》，华清池的《长恨歌》，《驼铃传奇》，《赳赳大秦》，都值得一看！晚上可以去南门榴园和松园的清吧喝酒！回民街没意思，可以顺道去转一圈，但不建议在那吃饭，因为价格也比别的地方贵，味道也很一般，只有外地人往那跑，本地人也是不能理解，不知道去回民街有啥意思！
大唐白昼无盛市，
夜晚灯光就胜似？
29:56 The gameplay here is Chinese Chess (Xiangqi), similar to Chess but with unique twists. It’s especially popular among retired folks in China. What’s hilarious is that when two people play in a public spot, it instantly becomes a crowd event-each player ends up backed by a whole team of 'advisors' in the audience, all passionately debating moves and strategies!😂😂😂
17:11 Starchy & Hutch 😂 🤣😅🙏😋
Cant wait for next episode!
Love it, all the information with personal insights, the best!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Try it boldly, whether you like it or not, good or bad. Experience is the most important thing!
我就在西安，欢迎你们再来西安玩耍，视频拍的很好。
Welcome to my hometown! I am glad that you guys like it. Don't forget to look at the history museum free of charge.
I love China! ❤❤❤
In Xi’an, both the Bell Tower and Drum Tower served as traditional timekeeping structures in ancient times, but they each had distinct roles:
1. Bell Tower: The Bell Tower was used to signal the start of the day. Each morning, a large bell would ring to mark sunrise, symbolizing the beginning of daily activities in the city.
2. Drum Tower: The Drum Tower, in contrast, was used to mark the evening. Drums were beaten at dusk, signaling the end of the day and indicating it was time to close the city gates.
This system helped maintain order in ancient cities, as residents relied on these sounds to regulate their daily routines. Both towers were crucial for timekeeping before modern clocks and reflect Xi’an’s rich history as a former capital and center of culture.
I went to Xi'an 17 years ago. I think it has changed loads!
It probably has! So much of China is changing so rapidly!
I really love Xian too ❤. I wanted to revisit this place again👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.
BTW excellent vid. Still fell in love with Xian👍🙏💕💖
The sheer joy and wonder you radiate are so genuine they infect me with a sense of joy and wonder every time as well. Thank you for sharing the journey with us.
Wow, thank you!
Very cool video guys. Amazing history, cool city and yummy food! 🤗💞
Thank you so much!!
Xi 'an is close to Chengdu and Chongqing, which are also good destinations
So sad we missed Xi’an on our last trip! Looks like a really nice place
It really is a place worth visiting, we loved it!
Wow! Thanks for sharing. I love it and subscribed.
Looking forward to more videos from you guys.
Awesome! Thank you!
That brownish sauce on the rice cake was rosebud jam, I miss it sooo much
good quality ，enjoy video
Thank you 👍
Amazing place with rich history
Great episode and even better that you took the feedback graciously and started to think before you say something in English without trying to sound fancy:) 😊
Haha I definitely don't try to sound fancy! Please remember English is my second language!
吵架欢迎你们~你们太可爱了。
善良且友好，让人感觉温暖。
中国就像一个融合版的欧洲，每一个省份都有自己的文化，语言，民族，饮食和习俗。我们56个民族一同生活在这片土地上。
下次来中国请考虑参观内陆，四川，西藏，贵州。这边的民族文化和北方不同，更有异域风情，人民也更加热情。
欢迎你们再来~
Thank you so much!
ok i am digging this 40 minute videos ! keep going,more fun
Hehe thank you!
Beautiful!
wow, wait for your video so long！！❤
I see my hometown,I subscribed! Love your guys videos.
Awesome! Thank you!
很喜欢你们的视频
謝謝視頻🙏☺️
Thank you!
I have recently traveled to China and I am really looking forward to these 144 hours.
very nice video, well done
did you forget the password of Bilibili, lots of fans waiting for you
Hehe we only post our videos here on UA-cam, and then on Facebook - it is too difficult to use another account as well which is in Chinese! But it seems like other people are already copying our video on there hehe!
Xi'an is not only an ancient capital of China, but also a modern city full of magic and hope. It is also the future city, where the ancient and the modern coexist, which is extremely beautiful.
1:45 Taiwan belongs to China, which is a point that the Chinese government has been stressing all over the world. One of the ways Western media often tease the Chinese government is to put up maps of China that do not include Taiwan. If you are traveling in China, or have ideas for the Chinese market, don't make this mistake.
It's just a map about timezones, not a real map. It was just the first one I found on Google
Quite a few beautiful places your visiting and as long as your enjoying this stunning places ❤
I love your videos. They are beautiful and your vibe is 🔝
Thank you so much!!
30:00 They are playing Chinese chess😊
That's so cool!
In Xi’an (even though I’m not from there), the real local specialties are 肉夹馍 (“rou jia mo” in pinyin, pronounced like row-jyah-moh [ˈroʊ dʒɑː moʊ]) and 羊肉泡馍 (“yang rou pao mo” in pinyin, pronounced like yahng-row pow-moh [jæŋ roʊ paʊ moʊ]). These dishes are the pride of Xi’an and Shaanxi Province.
Roujiamo is often called the “Chinese hamburger,” made with stewed, flavorful meat stuffed into a crispy flatbread. Yangroupaomo is a hearty lamb soup where pieces of flatbread are torn into the broth, making it rich and filling.
烤包子（Kao baozi）, or baked buns, is actually a traditional snack from the Uyghur culture, mainly popular in the Xinjiang region. Eating baked buns in Xi’an isn’t a bad choice, but it’s just not the real deal-it’s kinda like ordering pizza in England, you get what I mean? Haha!
在中国每个公园和广场都是老年人退休后的另一个展示自己的场所，广场舞，国际舞，乐器，健身，武术，象棋，麻将，纸牌游戏，也是年轻人跑步健身和周边居民饭后散步的最佳场所。
西安欢迎你们❤
Meats and peanut dish looks yummy 😋
It was so yummy!
Xian, what an amazing city! Would love to see it with my own eyes! ❤😊
Nice 👍 travel daily dose 😊
Lovely cover about Xi'An! I love this city as well. But accessing the internet was a big problem for me, especially with Google services. How did you do it? Which internet provider did you use?
We were using a VPN, so were still able to access google, although it has no pins in China really, so there's no need to be on google cause there's almost no information on there haha!
@2Passports1Dream which VPN is it that you use?
May have missed it, but how much per night for that Sheraton Suite? Looks huge.
Not sure how much the suite was because we got upgraded, but we paid about £60 per night!
Qin Shi Huang sent many people to search for the elixir of life, some of them went to Japan and never came back, because it was a drug that did not exist.
They were playing Chinese Chess.
Ohhhh! We've never heard of it!
every time watching your videos is enjoyable,谢谢(xiexie)😁
I bet that was a wonderful experience for you guys to take a taste of our Chinese culture in another way when you immersed yourself in this historical hub. anyway welcome to my hometown.
Thank you so much!!
29:55 The men were playing Chinese chess. Similar to Western chess, it has king, rook, bishop, queen, knight, and pawn.
That's so cool! Thanks
so nice~❤
You are just checking off my short-bucket-list, are ya? Well, thank you! Älskar hur ni får mig att komma tillbaka till min OG bucket-list. TACK!/Thank YOU! /Catta
sååå najs att höra hehe!! 💞
❤❤😂 lovely couple, like your Videos.
Thank you so much 😁