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Trying Street Food at a Night Market in China
The couple try green tea ice cream, an egg burger, a 30-piece dumpling mystery box and Chinese bread during their Hangzhou day.
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7 min2025-05Trying Street Food at a Night Market in ChinaHangzhou Street Food Adventure: West Lake & Wulin Night MarketGreen tea ice cream is one of the snacks Always Away try, and it comes in a bamboo tub. The container is a distinctive part of the treat and can make a small soA pleasure boat on West Lake can be crowded, as the travelers find, but it still offers views of the lake, mountains and sunset. Consider the boat for a differeSpring, Shanghai
17 min2025-05What’s China REALLY like?! | First time in HANGZHOU travel vlogHangzhou Travel Vlog: Lingyin Temple & Leifeng Pagoda ViewsAt Lingyin Temple, statues holding bowls are used to catch and imprison dragons, a motif found in the caves. A guide can explain the figures and how they fit inThe guide says rubbing the foot of the Tibetan Buddha of Wealth is believed to bring good luck with finances. The figure is shown with a crown and accessories aSpring, Hangzhou / Zhejiang
10 min2025-04Insanely Delicious Food in HANGZHOU, CHINA | Travel VlogHangzhou Food & Nightlife: Spicy Grilled Fish & Bar CrawlStart with a traditional Chinese breakfast of dumplings, eggs, rice porridge, and steamed buns. The travelers have this meal before leaving Wuzhen for Hangzhou.Cow Master is a popular chain known for Sichuan-style spicy grilled fish. The travelers recommend trying it for its distinctive flavors and accompanying dishes.Spring, Hangzhou / Zhejiang
20 min2025-04SHOCKED by Local FOOD in CHINA | First Time in China Travel VlogChina Food Adventure: Suzhou & Wuzhen Water Town ExplorationBusy local restaurants with queues can offer an authentic meal. The Suzhou restaurant the group visits has shared tables and local dishes.Sharing a large table with local diners is common in busy restaurants and lets travelers experience how meals are served.Spring, Shanghai
19 min2025-04FIRST TIME in CHINA | Blown Away by Suzhou! Travel VlogFirst Time in Suzhou China: A Traveler's Unforgettable First ImpressionsTry the local specialty crab roe noodles for a delicious regional lunch experience.Visit the Humble Administrator's Garden, a UNESCO site, for an unparalleled display of classical Chinese garden design.Spring, Suzhou / Jiangsu
1 hr 25 min2025-03China's Most Controversial Region! How Muslims Live in Xinjiang...Xinjiang Exploration: Urumqi Markets, Culture, and LandscapesWhen traveling, pack light using high-quality luggage like Level8. Their aluminum suitcases are durable and stylish, offering a lifetime warranty and worldwide For booking accommodations in China, especially in less-traveled areas, consider using Trip.com for reliable results and a wider selection of options.Spring, Urumqi / Xinjiang
30 min2025-01Unbelievable Contrast of China! Why I’m Leaving Urumqi, XinjiangChina Travelogue: Urumqi to ShenzhenUrumqi combines modern areas with traditional street vendors. Dany notes that security is visible in busy places, so be prepared to encounter police presence duChinese airports can have thorough security checks of electronics and personal belongings. Allow extra time to pass through screening before your flight.Winter, Urumqi / Xinjiang
50 min2025-01China They Warned NOT to Visit! Inside Urumqi,XinjiangUrumqi Xinjiang: Exploring Markets, Culture, and Modern CityUse a virtual SIM card like Holly eSim for convenient and affordable data access while traveling in China.Learn basic Mandarin phrases or utilize translation apps to enhance your interactions with locals.Winter, Urumqi / Xinjiang
45 min2024-12China The Media Won’t Show You (Entering Xinjiang Muslim Region)Xinjiang Exploration: Unveiling Urumqi and YiningFor seamless tdance eventl in China, consider using a virtual SIM card like Holafly eSIM for convenient and affordable data access. It offers unlimited plans anWhen booking budget hotels in China, especially in smaller cities, be prepared for unexpected surprises. Dany's experience with a surprisingly large and opulentWinter, Urumqi / Xinjiang
16 min2024-12A Shocking First Day in Shanghai, China (Didn't Expect This)Shanghai Exploration: First Impressions of ChinaIf traveling to China on a transit visa, check which areas it allows you to visit. The travelers' experience shows that leaving the permitted area may lead to qKeep your passport available when traveling in China. Field Of Visions say train tickets and hotel check-ins can be handled through passport scans rather than sWinter, Shanghai
13 min2024-12The Ultimate Family Guide To The Great Wall Of China!Family Guide: Best Entrance to the Great Wall of ChinaBook tickets online in advance to avoid queues and save time. Bring your passports as they are required for entry to major attractions.Check the weather forecast before your visit as it can vary throughout the year. Dress accordingly to ensure comfort during your hike.Winter, Beijing
30 min2024-08Exploring Chinas Only “Off Limits” StateXinjiang Exploration: Unveiling Kashgar's Uyghur CultureUse the Cluke app to book experiences around the world, offering affordable prices and regular discounts for all types of travelers. It's a traveler-friendly plKashgar is an oasis city in the desert, historically a significant stop on the Silk Road due to its access to water and resources. It's interesting to see how tSummer, Kashgar / Xinjiang
44 min2024-07I Visited The Most Restricted Area In China (Tibet)Tibet Travel Vlog: Exploring Lhasa and the Roof of the WorldTo prepare for the high altitude in Tibet, it's recommended to spend time at a lower altitude to acclimatize and start taking anti-altitude medication before yoYou need a special permit to visit Tibet, and you must be accompanied by a guide at all times as a non-Chinese resident. This is a requirement by law.Summer, Lhasa / Tibet
17 min2024-07I Tried Every Seat on the World's Fastest TrainChina's High-Speed Rail: A Business Class JourneyBusiness-class passengers can use special entrances and check-in desks, which may make the station process smoother. Josie shows that the different classes haveBoarding early can help you avoid the long lines that often form before a train departs. Take advantage of the early boarding opportunity when it is offered, esSummer, ShanghaiBeijingChangzhou
28 min2024-06I Was Wrong About China... So I Came BackGuangzhou Street Food & Culture: A China Travel VlogDownload WeChat before traveling in China. It can make everyday transactions and navigation easier, and is especially useful for payments and communication duriConsider getting a local eSIM card that includes VPN access if you need Western apps and services while in China. This can help you use those services despite iSummer, Guangzhou / Guangdong
29 min2024-06This is What REAL Chinese Food is Like! | Xi'an DIY Food TourXi'an Food Tour: A Culinary Journey Through Ancient ChinaAlways have proper travel medical insurance when trying unfamiliar food and drinks, especially in foreign countries. SafetyWing is a great option, offering compConsider using city bikes to explore a city, it's a fun and efficient way to get around and see more. Download the necessary app in advance and be prepared for Summer, Xi'an / Shaanxi
14 min2024-05People Told Us Not to Visit China ..JAW-DROPPING arrival in Beijing 英国人访华Beijing Exploration: First Impressions of ChinaThe couple's account of 144-hour visa-exempt entry shows why travelers should research the rules that apply to their own route and prepare the required documentKeep a backup plan if an application or travel arrangement is delayed. The couple describe visa complications and a midnight arrival, so checking requirements aSpring, Beijing
24 min2024-05China's Ancient Watertown's | Shanghai's BEST Day TripZhujiajiao Water Town: A Shanghai Day TripGetting to Zhujiajiao from Shanghai is easy; take the metro, it's about an hour and 20-minute journey.Zhujiajiao is chosen for its accessibility by metro, unlike other water towns requiring multiple transfers.Spring, Beijing
14 min2024-05Everyone NEEDS to Know What CHINA is Really Like...Shanghai Exploration: People's Park, Old Streets & Modern SkylineVisit People's Park in Shanghai to witness the distinctive Marriage Market, a fascinating cultural experience where parents seek partners for their children. ItExplore Old Street in Shanghai, a well-planned tourist area with beautiful architecture, souvenir shops, and various food options. It's a great place to take paSpring, Shanghai
18 min2024-05A Shocking First Day in Shanghai, China (Not What You'd Think)Shanghai First Impressions: A Shocking Yet Exciting China AdventureThe travelers use WeChat Pay for cashless purchases on public transport, in restaurants and in shops. They find it useful for paying as they move around ShanghaTheir advice notes that Facebook, Instagram and Google Maps may be inaccessible in China. They suggest preparing alternatives such as WeChat, APmaps, Metro Man Spring, Beijing
28 min2024-04China is NOT What We Imagined! (First Day in Shanghai)Shanghai Exploration: First Impressions of ChinaShanghai’s metro is extensive, clean and affordable. Buy a metro card or use a mobile payment app to move around the city without having to buy a separate tickeSet up Alipay or WeChat Pay before your trip. These payment apps are widely accepted in Shanghai and can make everyday purchases and travel more convenient.Spring, Shanghai
20 min2024-03WHAT IS CHINA REALLY LIKE?Chongqing Adventure: Unveiling China's Vibrant CultureHot pot is a major part of Jack and Sophia's Chongqing visit. They try dishes including ox balls, ox penis, brain and stomach, making the meal an adventurous waExplore Chongqing's Old Town for a view of its historic streets and culture. The area offers a different setting from the modern skyscrapers that also appear duSpring, Chongqing
2 hr 29 min2024-022 Weeks Traveling in ChinaChina Travel Vlog: Shanghai, Beijing High-Speed Rail JourneyExchange currency at the airport to avoid unfavorable rates and ensure you have enough cash for smaller transactions.Shanghai's metro system is efficient, clean, and relatively easy to navigate, even with a language barrier. Download Apple Maps for efficient public transport nWinter, Beijing
18 min2024-01Eating At The Best PEKING DUCK Restaurant In BEIJINGBeijing's Best Peking Duck: A Culinary AdventureSiji Mingfu is known for Peking duck and is presented as one of Beijing’s leading restaurants for the dish. The group enjoys the duck and tries the skin dipped Siji Mingfu’s menu includes many dishes besides Peking duck. The group goes with their friend Lu, who helps them read the choices and decide what to order. If yWinter, Chongqing
31 min2024-01Intense 48 Hours in Beijing ChinaBeijing Exploration: Great Wall & Local LifeThe source recommends using China's visa-free transit rule to travel efficiently within a single province. Plan an itinerary around the permitted time and the aVenture beyond the main tourist areas to see local life. The source suggests taking a random metro ride to a less-visited neighborhood, where travelers can expeWinter, Beijing
23 min2023-12Inside CHINA... (Not What You’d Expect)Beijing 2023: First Impressions of China's CapitalDownload the Didi app for transportation in China, as many western apps don't work here. Be prepared for a learning curve if you don't read Mandarin.Sign up for Alipay to pay for things with your foreign card. It's essential for smooth transactions in China.Winter, Beijing
28 min2023-1024 Hours Inside China's Capital City (Crazy Day in Beijing)Beijing Adventure: A 24-Hour Whirlwind JourneyJosie and her companion find local people willing to help despite the language barrier. Staying open to assistance can make it easier to work through unexpectedJosie uses Apple Maps to navigate public transport in China because Google Maps is not fully functional for her. Having a working map app helped her and her comAutumn, Beijing
18 min2023-10NOBODY told me China is like this | Muslim people in China, Chinese Food and culture in TianjinTianjin, China: Culture, Food & Muslim LifeExercise caution while crossing streets in China, even with a green light. Always look both ways to avoid accidents.China's stance on religion, particularly Islam, is a complex and often debated topic. It's important to approach the subject with sensitivity and awareness.Autumn, Tianjin
18 min2023-10Riding the WORLDS FASTEST Bullet Train From Shanghai to Beijing, ChinaChina Bullet Train: Shanghai to Beijing High-Speed Rail JourneyIf visiting China before your train trip, arrive at the station early to secure tickets and assigned seats. This can help avoid last-minute seat-selection problConsider staying outside the centers of Beijing or Shanghai and using the metro to reach attractions. The source says these systems are efficient and affordableAutumn, Beijing
30 min2023-10China is NOT What I Expected… (first day in Shanghai)Shanghai First Impressions: Markets, Food & ThrillsLook for pancake-style breakfast foods in local shops. Josie finds that locating one can take some effort when there is a language barrier, but the savory stuffPeople's Park combines green space with city life and has amusement rides. Josie tries a rollercoaster there, adding a playful stop to her Shanghai walk.Autumn, Shanghai
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