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  1. This Is A DREAM DESTINATION In China | Yangshuo Travel Guide
    25 min
    2026-05
    This Is A DREAM DESTINATION In China | Yangshuo Travel GuideYangshuo Travel Guide: Dream Destination in China - Scenic Bike RideRent a bicycle or electric scooter for 20 yuan from your hotel to explore the Shili Gallery at your own pace.Use the Amap app (Chinese Google Maps) for accurate navigation; now available in English, it shows all side streets.Spring, YangshuoGuilinXingping / Guangxi
  2. I Got a Professional Haircut in China and it was AMAZING!
    14 min
    2026-04
    I Got a Professional Haircut in China and it was AMAZING!Haircut in Shenzhen China: Foreigners’ Full Salon ExperienceBefore visiting a salon, prepare a translation app with specific haircut terms such as “layers” and “face frame.” Having the wording ready can make it easier toA Chinese salon wash may take place on a fully reclining bed rather than in a chair. The service can include shampooing twice and a thorough head and scalp massSpring, Shenzhen / Guangdong
  3. China is Living in 2050
    33 min
    2026-03
    China is Living in 2050China’s Futuristic Tech Tour: Drone Delivery, Self-Driving CIf you want a taste of autonomous travel, try a driverless taxi and pay attention to how it navigates dense traffic.Use WeChat for purchases and payments; it’s widely accepted across vendors, queues, and even street stalls.Spring, ShanghaiBeijing
  4. China Built the World's Highest Ladder (and we climbed it)
    28 min
    2026-02
    China Built the World's Highest Ladder (and we climbed it)China Sky Ladder and Via Ferrata Adventure: Climb, Cross, &,Know that the world’s highest ladder and similar via ferratas are extreme, and pacing yourself with deliberate breathing helps manage fear.Practice safety basics on the ground with a quick clip-in drill before starting complicated sections.Winter,
  5. We Visited Unbelievable Places in China (that actually exist)
    50 min
    2026-02
    We Visited Unbelievable Places in China (that actually exist)China's Unbelievable Avatar Mountains & Fairytale Village TravelIn Shanghai, stay in the underground hotel and book the underwater suite for a truly unique experience.During their Zhangjiajie visit, Kara and Nate use passport-based entry and bundled tickets. They encounter crowds and bus shuttles while exploring the Avatar arWinter, ZhangjiajieWulingyuanFurong / Hunan
  6. YOU Won't Believe THIS Part of CHINA... (NO TOURISTS HERE)
    36 min
    2025-11
    YOU Won't Believe THIS Part of CHINA... (NO TOURISTS HERE)Hidden China Valley: Ancient Villages & Dramatic Scenery (No Tourists)Horseback riding in Guizhou can offer mountain views. Taz and Libby recommend making sure the horses are well cared for, since they are part of the local experiThe Guizhou weather was often clear, but rain is possible and can affect outdoor plans and filming. Be prepared for changing conditions. They encountered both bAutumn, Guizhou
  7. China’s Secret Minority Village (They Don't Show you this!)
    16 min
    2025-11
    China’s Secret Minority Village (They Don't Show you this!)China's Secret Miao Minority Village: Culture, Traditions & Village LifeUse Nomad eSIM for easy data access. Install the app, choose your country, and get data instantly upon arrival for a seamless travel experience.An eSIM is a digital SIM card on your phone. Download the Nomad app, select your destination, and purchase a data package for immediate connectivity without phyAutumn, Hong Kong
  8. OUR FIRST TIME IN SHANGHAI SHOCKED US! China's MEGA City
    54 min
    2025-10
    OUR FIRST TIME IN SHANGHAI SHOCKED US! China's MEGA CityShanghai's Mega City Charm: First-Time Shock and Awe in ChinaSee Shanghai's skyline during a visit, since the travelers consider it one of the city's most recognizable features. The Bund and East Nanjing Road provide viewTry local Shanghai dishes such as crab roe noodles and Xiaolongbao. Two Drifters visit Jia Jia Tang Bao and describe the dumplings and noodles as highlights of Autumn, Zhangjiajie / Hunan
  9. The Side Of China People Never Get To See
    42 min
    2025-09
    The Side Of China People Never Get To SeeKashgar: Unseen China's Silk Road & Uyghur Culture ExploredApproach a new place with curiosity and talk with local residents to learn about daily life. Blackman seeks to hear from people directly rather than rely only oRespect privacy and local customs when interacting with people. Blackman recommends greeting residents, observing first, and asking before filming anyone or entAutumn, Kashgar / Xinjiang
  10. I Took My British Family to My Favourite City in China (Their Reactions…)
    27 min
    2025-09
    I Took My British Family to My Favourite City in China (Their Reactions…)Chongqing: China's Breathtaking Infrastructure Amazes British Family18 Steps is an old street made up of 18 series of steps. It is now a tourist attraction with free food samples and performances.Mixue serves inexpensive ice cream and drinks. Dridgers says the products use powdered ingredients rather than fresh fruit or milk.Autumn, Chongqing
  11. WATCH before going to CHINA l Travel Guide
    25 min
    2025-08
    WATCH before going to CHINA l Travel GuideChina Travel Guide: Tips, Itinerary, Food & NavigationDownload Alipay, WeChat, and Trip.com before your trip. Set up payment cards and complete verification at home to avoid delays.Use Amap for navigation in China. Save points of interest before you go. Check the train direction before descending to the platform.Summer, ChengduBeijingShanghai / Sichuan
  12. Nobody Visits This Muslim City In China
    46 min
    2025-08
    Nobody Visits This Muslim City In ChinaYinchuan: China's Hidden Muslim City & Western Xia CapitalIf you arrive without Chinese, ask local people for directions and use a taxi app where available. Blackman encounters language barriers while moving through YiLook for halal eateries and ask vendors how food is prepared. Blackman finds halal options and eats lamb with rice, while noting that communication may take patSummer, Yinchuan / Ningxia
  13. What It's Really Like To Be In China
    35 min
    2025-08
    What It's Really Like To Be In ChinaChina Travel: Unfiltered Experiences in Urumqi, XinjiangBe prepared for remote areas; use local help to navigate. Don’t rely on VPN for mapping; expect spotty internet and plan contingencies.Try street food; ask locals for halal options; expect a mix of fish, vegetables, and quick bites. Engage with sellers for a fuller experience.Summer, Urumqi / Xinjiang
  14. Tears & Tarts: My Last Day in China | Chengdu Food Tour + Saying Goodbye
    23 min
    2025-07
    Tears & Tarts: My Last Day in China | Chengdu Food Tour + Saying GoodbyeChengdu Food Tour: A Poignant Farewell to ChinaOn a final day in Chengdu, take a relaxed walk and enjoy the surroundings rather than rushing. Sven spends time at Dongjiao Memory before leaving for the airporSven's review of the Chengdu egg tarts is positive: he enjoys their appearance and taste, including several flavors and a panda-shaped tart during his visit.Summer, Chengdu / Sichuan
  15. WE MET STRANGERS IN CHINA... Then THIS Happened!!
    38 min
    2025-05
    WE MET STRANGERS IN CHINA... Then THIS Happened!!China Travel Vlog: Unexpected Dinner with LocalsBe open to invitations from local people. Two Drifters met a couple on Tianmen Mountain and were invited to dinner, where conversation and a shared meal became If someone invites you to a home or meal, consider bringing a small gift. Two Drifters' hosts welcomed them with gifts and showed them hospitality during the diSpring, Beijing
  16. CHINA'S STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN... OR TOURIST HELL?! (Climbing Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie)
    47 min
    2025-05
    CHINA'S STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN... OR TOURIST HELL?! (Climbing Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie)Tianmen Mountain: 999 Steps to Heaven's Gate, ZhangjiajieTaking the cable car up in the morning can save energy and leave time to explore the top before walking down the mountain.If you have enough time, walk down the stairs after visiting the top of Tianmen Mountain for a fuller experience of the route.Spring, Zhangjiajie / Hunan
  17. EVERYONE SAID CHINA WAS DANGEROUS AT NIGHT... HERE'S THE TRUTH! Zhangjiajie
    31 min
    2025-05
    EVERYONE SAID CHINA WAS DANGEROUS AT NIGHT... HERE'S THE TRUTH! ZhangjiajieZhangjiajie Night Exploration: Unveiling China's Hidden BeautyAlways carry your passport or a clear photo of it when traveling in China, especially when visiting attractions that require tickets. Many places now accept digLearn a few basic Mandarin phrases. Even simple greetings like "Ni Hao" can go a long way in enhancing your interactions with locals and creating a more positivSpring, Zhangjiajie / Hunan
  18. THE WEST WISHES THEY HAD CHINA'S INFRASTRUCTURE!(The LONGEST GLASSBRIDGE In The World ZHANGJIAJIE)
    44 min
    2025-05
    THE WEST WISHES THEY HAD CHINA'S INFRASTRUCTURE!(The LONGEST GLASSBRIDGE In The World ZHANGJIAJIE)Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge: China's Engineering MarvelArrive early to fully explore Zhangjiajie National Park, as there is much to see and do and not enough time in a single day.Embrace communication barriers. Even with limited language skills, you can connect with locals through gestures and shared experiences, creating unique interactSpring, Zhangjiajie / Hunan
  19. Experience Beijing Like a LOCAL!
    36 min
    2024-12
    Experience Beijing Like a LOCAL!Beijing Exploration: Unveiling Ancient Hutongs & Cultural GemsStart your Beijing adventure with a delicious and authentic breakfast at a local hutong restaurant. Try the noodle dishes and spicy sauces – a great way to expeVisit the Lama Temple, one of China's most significant Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. Marvel at the scenic architecture, intricate details, and lively colors. ObWinter, Gulou / Beijing
  20. I Got A Haircut in A Local Chinese Salon And It Was AMAZING!
    10 min
    2024-11
    I Got A Haircut in A Local Chinese Salon And It Was AMAZING!Shenzhen Haircut: A Unique Chinese Salon ExperienceA head massage can be part of a salon wash in China. Eoin and Aisling find the massage relaxing and an enjoyable part of their visit. It adds another element toA salon visit can be part of a pamper day in China. The source notes the quality and affordability of treatments and mentions scalp services as a familiar optioAutumn, Shenzhen / Guangdong
  21. Death by Chili!! SPICIEST CHINESE FOOD in Hanzhong, China!
    35 min
    2024-11
    Death by Chili!! SPICIEST CHINESE FOOD in Hanzhong, China!Hanzhong Food Tour: Spicy Noodles & Legendary FishThe chili oil used in the rice noodles is incredibly fragrant, smoky, and spicy, providing a unique tingling sensation from the Sichuan peppercorns. The noodlesThe walnut bread is unexpectedly savory and salty, not sweet. Its unique cooking process, combining steaming, boiling, and frying, creates layers of crispy and Autumn, Hanzhong / Shaanxi
  22. 48 Hours in XI’AN CHINA
    24 min
    2024-11
    48 Hours in XI’AN CHINAXi'an Exploration: Ancient Capital & Terracotta WarriorsXi’an’s City Walls are among the best-preserved city walls in the world and extend more than 13 kilometers. Visitors can walk the full length for views of the oThe old town inside Xi’an’s walls is home to about a million people. It brings ancient architecture together with modern daily life, giving visitors a view of hAutumn, Xi'an / Shaanxi
  23. Things that SHOCKED us most about China... | China Vlog 2024
    17 min
    2024-08
    Things that SHOCKED us most about China... | China Vlog 2024China Travel Vlog: Culture Shock & Unexpected DelightsFood in China is incredibly affordable, often cheaper than Southeast Asia. You can find delicious meals for as little as 10 yuan, especially in cities like ChonChina's transportation system is efficient and modern. High-speed trains are punctual and comfortable, while the metro systems are extensive, affordable, and eaSummer, Chongqing
  24. CHINA Is NOT What We EXPECTED! OUR FIRST DAY in Beijing, CHINA!
    25 min
    2024-07
    CHINA Is NOT What We EXPECTED! OUR FIRST DAY in Beijing, CHINA!Beijing Exploration: First Day in China's CapitalExpect to use online apps for many ticket purchases and bookings in China. ZingwiBrothers mention Chinese apps during their first day in Beijing.Explore the city on foot or by bike and try roasted duck along the way. The couple also stops to see what else they can find in the local food areas.Summer, Beijing
  25. *WARNING* This Video Will MAKE YOU WANT TO Visit China!
    18 min
    2024-06
    *WARNING* This Video Will MAKE YOU WANT TO Visit China!Chengdu Pandas: A Captivating China AdventureReserve Chengdu Panda Base tickets online before visiting. The tickets are relatively inexpensive, and the admission supports the non-profit organization's consThe video gives the ticket cost as 55 yuan each and says visitors provide passport details for entry. Keep your passport information ready, since the ticket alsSummer, Chengdu / Sichuan
  26. DO THIS When You Visit the Great Wall of China
    17 min
    2024-05
    DO THIS When You Visit the Great Wall of ChinaGreat Wall & Tiananmen Square: A Beijing AdventureMutianyu can be a quieter alternative to Badaling. The chairlift and toboggan let visitors experience the wall and descend the mountain by a different route. ThMutianyu offers a less crowded visit, and the toboggan ride adds a descent after walking along the wall. The quieter route gives more room to walk and take in tSpring, Beijing
  27. DAILY LIFE IN GUANGZHOU, CHINA | UNDERRATED CITY
    17 min
    2024-05
    DAILY LIFE IN GUANGZHOU, CHINA | UNDERRATED CITYGuangzhou Daily Life: A Captivating Megacity ExplorationLocal markets offer a look at Guangzhou’s daily life and culture. Talk with vendors and watch the activity around you to learn about the local economy and commuTry local foods, talk with residents and stay open to experiences that may be unfamiliar. These small encounters can offer a closer view of daily life in GuangzSpring, Hong Kong
  28. CHINA'S PANDA PARADISE | Chengdu Is A MUST VISIT Destination!
    17 min
    2024-04
    CHINA'S PANDA PARADISE | Chengdu Is A MUST VISIT Destination!Chengdu Panda Paradise: A Sichuan AdventureFor panda viewing, visit early in the morning when the park opens at 7:30 a.m., as pandas are most active then and tend to get sleepy around 1 p.m..Book your tickets to the Chengdu Panda Breeding Research Center through the official WeChat channel.Spring, Chengdu / Sichuan
  29. China's Hidden Tourist Gem
    17 min
    2024-04
    China's Hidden Tourist GemKunming, Yunnan: Exploring China's Hidden GemLearn basic Mandarin phrases or use translation apps for easier communication with local vendors. Pointing at what you want is also helpful.Utilize Alipay or WeChat Pay for seamless transactions at even the smallest street food stalls. Most vendors accept these mobile payment methods.Spring, Kunming / Yunnan
  30. Arriving in China! (Our First Impressions)
    19 min
    2024-03
    Arriving in China! (Our First Impressions)Chongqing Exploration: First Impressions of ChinaThe video praises China's infrastructure, including pedestrian walkways and efficient traffic management. Jack and Sophia notice the planning and attention to dAlipay is a convenient and widely used mobile payment system in China. The source recommends downloading the app before traveling to make cashless transactions Spring, Chongqing
  31. Why China is THE BEST travel destination in 2024
    9 min
    2024-01
    Why China is THE BEST travel destination in 2024Exploring Modern & Traditional China: A Captivating JourneyExplore Macau's historic Portuguese fort and compare it with the modern Grand Lisboa casino. The contrast between colonial-era architecture and contemporary buiVisit Shanghai for its skyline, and consider exploring smaller riverside villages beyond the main tourist areas for a quieter view of local life.Winter, Harbin / Heilongjiang
  32. THIS is how Chinese people welcomed us (First time in Shanghai, China)
    21 min
    2023-12
    THIS is how Chinese people welcomed us (First time in Shanghai, China)Shanghai Exploration: Friendly Locals & Delicious FoodBe open to trying local sauces and condiments, even if you're unsure what they are. Embrace the unexpected flavors.Don't be afraid to ask questions about the food. Even if you don't understand the language, gestures and smiles can go a long way.Winter, Nanjing / Jiangsu
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