16 min2026-10China Built ANOTHER Insane Tech IslandShenzhen Tencent Island Campus and Qianhai DevelopmentRafa says he could not find parking inside the development, so he left his car outside the area and took a taxi in. He does not identify where he parked.Rafa says the area is reachable by car, bus or taxi. The free shuttles he mentions connect the campus and subway stations for employees, so his account does notAutumn, Shenzhen / Guangdong
29 min2026-10Trying China's Most Bizarre Cow P**p HotpotTrying Bizarre Cow Dung Hotpot in a Guizhou Dong VillageTo try niubie hot pot, go to the restaurant street in Rongjiang, where almost every restaurant specializes in this Dong and Miao dish from Qiandongnan in GuizhoBlanch the beef tripe in boiling water for about three minutes only, since longer makes it tough, then mix it with oil and soy sauce.Autumn, Rongjiang / Guizhou
9 min2026-10This Is What You Get for Second Class on a Chinese Bullet TrainSecond Class on China's Bullet Train: Seats, Comfort, CostBoarding a high-speed train is not like flying: there is no check-in queue and you don't need to arrive 2 hours early. Pass security, wait upstairs and go throuAfter security the waiting area has restaurants, convenience stores, drinking water and a smoking area, so you can pick up food and drinks before you get on.Autumn, JiaxingHangzhou / Zhejiang
55 min2026-10This is what rafting in China is actually likeWhitewater Rafting Near Guiyang China Rapids Ginger Tea PizzaOn the way they bought two pairs of shoes, two pairs of shorts, a bag and a hat for about $12 in total; with more time they could have bargained the price down Jake could not buy a ticket at the counter as a foreigner, while his companion had already bought one online, so book online ahead to avoid trouble at the gate.Autumn, Guiyang / Guizhou
51 min2026-10CHANGSHA, CHINA Is INSANE Is This the CRAZIEST City in China?Exploring Changsha China: Futuristic Skyscrapers and Street FoodSmelly tofu, which is very popular here, and chopped chili fish head are Changsha's local specialities; look for them on the food streets if you want to try theStreet snacks are cheap and easy to pay for: a big portion of sweet sugar-oil dough balls cost 10 yuan, paid by tapping Alipay on the vendor's code.Autumn, Changsha / Hunan
33 min2026-10Immersive tour of village, town, & city life in Northwest ChinaCycling Gansu's Hexi Corridor: Village, Town and City LifeMost Chinese hotels only turn the power on after you put the key card in the slot by the door. Everything goes off when you leave, so charge your devices while On remote stretches there may be only one hotel for around 100 km, and its review can be poor. This couple stopped carrying a tent and takes the basic room instAutumn, Yongchang / Gansu
7 min2026-10China's Infrastructure Is On Another Level!!Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, Robots and Bao'an Airport in a DayThe road drops into the tunnel beside an artificial island in the middle of the sea. If you drive the link, that is the point where the crossing stops looking lThe whole link is 24 km and the tunnel alone is 6.8 km. Allow around 30 minutes from Shenzhen to Zhongshan, against the 2 to 3 hours the drive took before it opAutumn, Shenzhen / Guangdong
41 min2026-10Inside A Country That Doesn't Exist On Any MapRuijin's Chinese Soviet Republic and the Ferry to KinmenBook the crossing and fill in the migration form online the day before. The couple needed several attempts because the site kept crashing.The ferry terminal on the Xiamen side works like an airport, so arrive early enough for security, passport control and boarding.Autumn, Xiamen / Fujian
8 min2026-09China Built the Future (The West Can't Catch Up)Qianhai, Shenzhen: Driverless Taxi, Robot Bus and Book CityIn the driverless taxi the screen is in English: fasten your seatbelt and press start ride, and the car pulls away with nobody at the wheel.The bus understands the road with lidar, cameras and high-definition maps, so it can follow the lane, spot obstacles and stop on its own.Autumn, Hong Kong
1 hr 22 min2026-09Meet an Indian-Singaporean Managing Billions in the USSingapore, AI and Global Mobility: An Investor's ViewIf you are considering living between countries, Harnal suggests working through the arrangements with your family and employer first. He says school arrangemenIf networking feels awkward, Harnal suggests choosing a subject you genuinely want to learn about and approaching people out of curiosity. He says he seeks out Autumn, Hong Kong
21 min2026-09Chongqing: China's Most Viral & Unique Cyberpunk CityChongqing Cyberpunk City: Old Towns, Show and Night ViewsFor Chongqing 1949, the couple says to arrive 30 minutes before the performance and pick up a translation headset. They say both steps help them follow the showThe couple says the rotating seats at Chongqing 1949 rotate only once. Before paying extra, compare their price with a regular option; they describe the differeAutumn, Chongqing
15 min2026-09China’s Underground City Shows How Far the West Is BehindShenzhen Underground City: Shops, Metro and Futian Railway StationLizzy points out massage chairs in the passage she explores and reads a price of 40 RMB for half an hour.Lizzy says signs in large cities are in English and pointing often gets the message across. She says visitors may need a translator sometimes in smaller cities.Autumn, Shenzhen / Guangdong
28 min2026-09The UNREAL Hike in China… But How Do I Get Back?Dragon's Back Trail Wushan | Free Hike in Chongqing, ChinaThe creator says taking a taxi to a starting point is the easiest option. He suggests asking your hotel for help and uses Google Translate because he does not sAndreas recommends doing the hike on a clear day if possible, though he went in cloudy weather because he had only one day there. He later sees the views when tAutumn, Chongqing
19 min2026-08I’m being followed by an unmarked white van in China |S8, EP155China Motorbike Ride: Bad Weather, Giant Drones, White VanBefore leaving Arxan, fill up your tank even if you think you have enough. There would be no petrol stations along the 350-kilometer route, so starting with a fSeek out quiet backroads in northern China. The route from Arxan toward Jalaid was nearly empty, with wildflowers and rolling hills, and riding there felt more Summer, ArxanHarbin / Inner Mongolia
13 min2026-08What do I bring with me to bike across China?? Bike tour travel essentialsBike Tour in China: Packing Your Entire Life for the RideKatherine says packing cubes helped her keep clothes and other belongings organized after she had been putting things in random places. She separates shirts andOn this trip, Katherine found washing machines in many of the hotels and inns where they stayed, especially rural homestays. She says they usually did not need Summer, HangzhouXi'an / Heilongjiang
49 min2026-08China Has Ruined Bullet Trains for Us… South Korea’s KTXSouth Korea KTX vs China Bullet Trains: Seoul to BusanCheck the departure board for both the KTX train number and its time. The hosts initially struggled to match their 12:58 departure with the screen, then used thIf you want food before boarding, the hosts found several station shops, including fast-food outlets and a convenience store. They also noticed very limited seaSummer, SeoulBusan
11 min2026-08Americans in China | Exploring HIDDEN GEMS of Gansu with rednoteBike Tour to Qinghai | Exploring Hidden Gems of GansuStay at family-owned guesthouses with local character instead of generic hotels to support local businesses.Use RedNote to find lesser-known places, local foods, and honest travel reviews from real explorers.Summer, LanzhouLinxiaXining / Gansu
22 min2026-08I Went to a Hospital in China Because the UK Failed Me…Guangzhou Hospital Visit: China Healthcare After UK NHS FailReanne and Ben say they could walk into a private hospital in Guangzhou without an appointment and be seen within an hour. Their experience involved WeChat tranIn Ben's experience, he had to produce and deliver his own fertility-test sample to the lab. Ask where the lab is before leaving the room, and check whether a cSummer, Guangzhou / Guangdong
34 min2026-08I Took My Mum Travelling With Me : China EditionTaking My Mum to Chengdu: Pandas, Sichuan Food & City ChaosKieran orders a Didi from the airport and sees an estimated 45-minute trip in current traffic. He chooses a premium car, which includes complimentary water; theThe Seya Hotel is where Kieran and his mother stay for two days. Their suite has a washing machine, dining table, espresso machine and projector screen, which iSummer, Chengdu / Sichuan
29 min2026-08Undercover In China’s LARGEST Fake MarketInside China's Largest Fake Market: Replica Sneakers & RisksThe market is built on quality tiers. Lower floors are tourist traps with obvious fakes, while upper floors carry products closer to authentic. Don't buy on impAfter police raids, sellers keep their best products hidden. If you want top-tier replicas, ask for the highest quality or ask if they have a showroom or back rSummer, Guangzhou / Guangdong
20 min2026-08We Got Scammed at China's Avatar Mountains... (Plus 3 More Mistakes)Avatar Mountains: Scams, Mistakes & Zhangjiajie Park TipsIf you arrive after your timed entry slot, the creators say to go to the ticket office: they were four minutes late and had the slot changed in about two minuteThe creators say they had a four-day ticket and planned to prioritize the Avatar Mountains in case rain later reduced visibility.Summer, Zhangjiajie / Hunan
18 min2026-08Everything changed in a split second |S8, EP152Overlanding in Rural China: Solo Rider Faces a Flash FloodWhen riding alone on muddy roads, anticipate deep mud pits and slippery edges. Balance carefully and avoid sudden movements to prevent sliding.In rural China, not all vendors accept mobile payment. Ask locals for help; they may pay for you and refuse repayment, offering a memorable free meal.Summer, Linxi / Inner Mongolia
45 min2026-08CHINA vs INDIA – Which is Better in 2026?China vs India 2026: Wuzhou Streets, Food & SafetyThe vlogger says all hotels in China should now legally accept foreigners, and he had no check-in problems. In India, he says some hotels do not accept foreigneFor comparison, he paid $15 per night for the Wuzhou hotel he picked on trip.com, $7 in Kunming and $76 in Chongqing. These are his own examples from this trip,Summer, Wuzhou / Guangxi
23 min2026-08Like this from now: Itchy Boots side-car? |S8, EP151When Riding Isn't Possible: Sidecar Adventure Across ChinaSlow down to 30-40 km/h at corners when riding a sidecar, especially until you get used to the handling.When turning right in a sidecar, the sidecar can lift up. More weight helps keep it down.Summer, BeijingChengdu / Inner Mongolia
22 min2026-08The Sad End of China Travel VloggingChina Travel Vlogging: A No-Nonsense Countryside GuideEric says Country Driving shaped how he understood China and his own journeys. He also notes that the book will not explain how to set up Alipay or take high-spWhen considering a paid travel guide, Eric suggests looking for evidence that its author knows the places covered. His criticism focuses on one creator's GuiyanSummer, Guiyang / Guizhou
21 min2026-08I wasn’t supposed to find this part of the Great Wall of China |S8, EP150Finding a Secluded Section of the Great Wall of ChinaAmap needed a continuous internet connection, but the host could not put her SIM card in the tablet because she had left its special tool behind. She used her pIf you rely on mobile payments, finish setting up and verifying the payment app before a long ride. The host had not connected a bank card to Alipay and realizeSummer, Beijing
25 min2026-08Taking my cousin on an IMMERSIVE China experience (awkward moments included)Immersive China Cousin Trip: Awkward Bromance in Rural LifeThe group follows the riverside park beside the Yellow River for hours, with views across the water and people to watch along the path. The video presents this In Hukou, the group finds a small restaurant and orders handmade noodles. The creator says the town has little open late at night, so the noodles are a practicaSummer, Lanzhou / Gansu
21 min2026-08We Didn't Know China Looked Like ThisDiscover Ancient Water Towns Near Shanghai with KidsGrab a map before wandering Zhujiajiao's canals and side streets. The maze is beautiful but it is easy to get lost, so a local guide can unlock hidden houses anDon't skip the old private houses and gardens. A rich businessman's home hides jade-colored rock, marble panels carved like mountain landscapes, and double-sideSummer, Shanghai
1 hr 24 min2026-08I Became a Communist Hero in ChinaChina Civil War Reenactment: Communist Hero Side QuestAt the airport, Connor sees a notice listing items not allowed onto the island, including drones and laser pointers. He identifies the destination as Kinmen andConnor gets lost while trying to reach a beach and asks a local person for directions. He says the parking area was empty and the road had a no-vehicles sign, sSummer, Kinmen
1 hr 17 min2026-08We Traveled Alone to China’s Unknown Cities… Is It DANGEROUS?Solo Travel in China: Trains, Local Buses, and City StreetsFor the high-speed train from Guangzhou, Reanne first reaches the intercity and metro station, then realizes the high-speed railway station is elsewhere. ConfirWhen Reanne finds no metro in the city, she checks the bus route on her map, activates that city's bus QR code in Alipay and scans it when boarding.Summer, Guangzhou / Guangdong
11 min2026-08China's Bizarre $3 Hammer Massage!A street massage in Xi'an costs about $3 for 15 minutes, with hammers, mallets and a therapist who smokes through the session.A street session in Xi'an costs around two pounds; the couple paid 40 in total for two massages, so keep small notes or a phone payment ready.The therapist works from a suitcase and brings out hammers and mallets one after another, so watch a minute before you sit down.Summer, Xi'an / Shaanxi
47 min2026-08I Left My Wife Alone in Small-Town China… THIS WAS A MISTAKESplitting Up in Small-Town China: Solo Adventure and DiscoveryNeither Ganzhou nor Hengyang had a subway, which makes getting around a little harder; you can take buses, and taxis in China are really cheap, so plan on road Buy a Meituan group saver voucher before you eat: it is cheaper than ordering normally, and it removes the language barrier because you just show the QR code anSummer, HengyangGanzhouWuhan / Hunan
39 min2026-08Had My Most Stressful Day in China…(I CAN’T TAKE IT!)Emotional Rollercoaster Day in Changsha, China Travel Vlog 650Don't cut it close for a train in China: staff stop letting you through the gate 8 minutes before departure, and you have to clear a security check and show youOn a train ride of over 6 hours, book a middle and aisle pair so you can get up for the restroom without disturbing the many passengers who nap.Summer, Changsha / Hunan
57 min2026-08I Left My Phone in China… Would This Happen in America?Hefei Phone Incident: Left Behind, Discovered Honest ChinaWhen you get off the high-speed train in Hefei, check the gates before scanning out: the first gates they reached were for transfers, and they reminded themselvFrom the station to their hotel near Swan Lake, the metro meant two lines, some walking and 42 minutes, while a taxi took just 13 minutes, so a cheap economy taSummer, Hefei / Anhui
25 min2026-07Inside the WORLD'S LARGEST Fake Sneaker Market (China)World's Largest Fake Sneaker Market Tour: Kinbo, GuangzhouAt Kinbo, vendors may approach persistently from the metro to the market. Stay calm, browse at your own pace and do not feel pressured to buy, especially if selReplica quality varies. Check stitching, weight and whether a shoe holds its shape; Homeless Pelican found that some copies looked flimsy while better ones feltSummer, Guangzhou / Guangdong
22 min2026-06Why do Chinese People Speak RUSSIAN in this City? (Harbin, China)Harbin: Saint Sophia Cathedral & Russian Winter FlavorsVisit Saint Sophia Cathedral early or on a Saturday to enjoy the lively square and the atmospheric live performance inside. The interior is more like a museum tSay yes to spontaneous invitations from locals. A random encounter with a Russian-speaking Harbin resident led to a traditional tea ceremony, obscure local snacSummer, Harbin / Heilongjiang
11 min2026-05The Chinese City Destroyed in One Night Tangshan Earthquake Memorial Park and Old Street WalkRyan walks past memorial plaques, surviving ruins and long walls bearing victims' names, and points out a lake. The video shows these as part of his visit but dRyan says Tangshan has two old streets and chooses the less touristy one. He notes that its buildings do not look especially ancient, despite the street's histoSpring, Tangshan / Hebei
29 min2026-05Ancient China Experience in Chengdu… This Was Amazing!Chengdu Hanlin Academy Activities and Chunxi Road ShoppingFor the fan-painting activity, the instructor says to choose up to three colours. She handles the lacquer drops because they can irritate skin, and advises shakThe academy offers Han Dynasty clothing as part of the visit. Mark and Holly change into the outfits, take photos around the grounds and change back before retuSpring, Chengdu / Sichuan
5 min2026-05Ningbo Metro: Way Out West (end of line 4)Ningbo Metro Line 4 to the Western TerminusTim says the balance on his multi-use ticket had run out, so he buys a single-trip ticket before boarding. The clip does not show how to add balance or compare Tim says he catches a train just before the next one, which he expects in six minutes. That is the interval he observed during this trip, not a full or current Spring, Ningbo / Zhejiang
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Travelguide.tech is a curated platform that organizes and showcases China travel vlogs to create a comprehensive travel guide focused on exploring China. By collecting publicly available videos, the platform sorts and categorizes them by destination, offering travelers an easy way to discover authentic experiences and insights from various creators. Whether planning a trip to bustling cities, historic landmarks, or scenic countryside, TravelGuide.tech also provides an organized hub for finding destination-specific advice, travel tips, and inspiration. The mission is to simplify trip planning and highlight the truth of China through engaging, real-world perspectives shared by passionate vloggers or youtubers.