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What Is China REALLY Like? Two Americans Find Out!

Blake and Justin of Real Talk Powersports travel from Mississippi to China and visit Hangzhou, including West Lake by boat and on foot and a traditional dinner show. Their video records personal first-time visitor reactions, conversations with other Americans and unfamiliar foods they try.

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  1. What Is China REALLY Like? Two Americans Find Out!
    49 min
    2026-10
    What Is China REALLY Like? Two Americans Find Out!Hangzhou China Travel: West Lake and Dinner ShowThe travelers expect a 16-hour flight and mention watching movies, eating the onboard meals and standing up to stretch. These are their ideas for passing the tiDuring the lake visit, a local guide speaks through a microphone while visitors listen with earpieces as they walk. This lets the group follow the tour while moAutumn, Shanghai
  2. I Explored Beijing Great Wall at Sunset, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
    30 min
    2026-03
    I Explored Beijing Great Wall at Sunset, Forbidden City and Tiananmen SquareBeijing Travel: Great Wall Sunset, Forbidden City & Tiananmen SquareBook Forbidden City tickets seven days ahead and reserve Tiananmen Square too. Jamie missed these bookings and had to adjust his Beijing itinerary.Jingshan Park is an inexpensive option for a view of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Jamie paid about 20 pence to enter and see the panorama.Spring, Beijing
  3. First 24 Hours in China – Beijing Was Not What I Imagined!
    42 min
    2024-11
    First 24 Hours in China – Beijing Was Not What I Imagined!First 24 Hours in Beijing: Unexpected China ExplorationQianmen Street is a historical trading hub, now a lively shopping street with many restaurants and food stalls. Explore its rich history and diverse culinary ofWhile visiting Beijing, consider trying the famous Peking duck. Be prepared for a potential wait, but the experience is often worth it.Autumn, Beijing
  4. CHINA (THEY NEVER WANTED YOU TO SEE)
    20 min
    2024-10
    CHINA (THEY NEVER WANTED YOU TO SEE)Chongqing Megacity: Exploring Modern ChinaAlways carry some cash in China, as not all terminals accept international transactions, even though most things are cashless. Alipay and WeChat Pay are widely The Liziba station is ingeniously soundproofed, minimizing noise pollution for residents in the adjacent building. This shows thoughtful urban planning.Autumn, Chongqing
  5. Rural China SHOCKED us! (Did not expect THIS...)
    22 min
    2024-02
    Rural China SHOCKED us! (Did not expect THIS...)Cuihua Mountain: Unexpected Charm of Rural Xi'anEven an hour outside Xi'an's city center, the surroundings can feel very different. A trip into the countryside offers a chance to see local life and meet villaPeople in the small villages the travelers visited were friendly and outgoing. Take an opportunity to talk with residents and learn about their daily lives and Winter, Xi'an / Shaanxi
  6. People warned me not to visit China… (FIRST TIME IN XI’AN)
    34 min
    2024-02
    People warned me not to visit China… (FIRST TIME IN XI’AN)Xi'an China: A Chinese New Year AdventureUse Alipay or credit cards for transactions in China. It's advisable to have both options available for seamless payments.Red lanterns are a common sight in China, even outside of Chinese New Year. Don't be surprised to see them year-round.Winter, Xi'an / Shaanxi
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