Shanghai Exploration: First Impressions of a Modern Metropolis

Why nobody wanted us to visit China...πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ (FIRST TIME IN CHINA!)

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Why nobody wanted us to visit China...πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ (FIRST TIME IN CHINA!)
JetLag Warriors2023-12-1243 min

Our first time in China! We were anxious and nervous to arrive in Shanghai, China on a 144-HR visa free transit because we heard that if we have stamps from certain countries, we may get rejected and denied entry. This exemption would allow us to stay in China within 144-hr or 6 days. It had been our long-time dream to travel China, so we were hoping we could visit the country. With the policy, we were only allowed to explore Shanghai. Because of covid and western medias, many people told us not to visit China. But China was not what we expected. China surprised us! Is China dangerous? Is China safe? What's China really like? Check out our vlog! We were very excited to see Shanghai for the first time. First impression of Shanghai: Very clean, and everyone is well-behaved. McDonald's in China sells German sausages? What is naitie coffee? It's yummy, but what is it? Street food in China: Pork on a stick! (YUMMY!) Electric cars everywhere in Shanghai, and mostly Chinese brands (and Tesla). The best street food in China right now: Howchit bread. 'Main Street' in Shanghai: Nanjing Road is massive and modern. Famous skyline in Shanghai: The Bund does not disappoint.

--- JetLag Warriors
December 12, 2023, Winter in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00SIX DAYS IN SHANGAHI!! LET'S GOOOOOO
  2. 1:41Shanghai airport & China's fingerprint security technology
  3. 3:00First look at Shanghai Metro: Cash only, or 'China UnionPay'
  4. 5:09Many of the ticket machines in Shanghai are broken?
  5. 6:31Shanghai Metro map is IMPRESSIVE!
  6. 7:17Train station and train car tour: Very clean, very modern (but no wifi :())
  7. 8:32Quick facts about Shanghai Metro: 10 million passengers per day
  8. 9:36Brief shoutout to my city (Toronto) for having a pathetic metro
  9. 10:16Seems like the metro workers all speak English, very helpful
  10. 11:17FIRST EYES ON SHANGAHI: VERY EXCITED!!!!
  11. 13:13First impression of Shanghai: Very clean, and everyone is well-behaved
  12. 14:11McDonald's in China sells German sausages?
  13. 15:58What is naitie coffee? It's yummy, but what is it?
  14. 17:20Street food in China: Pork on a stick! (YUMMY!)
  15. 21:26Electric cars everywhere in Shanghai, and mostly Chinese brands (and Tesla)
  16. 22:48Google maps is failing us, as we look for our accommodation
  17. 23:43THE BEST STREET FOOD IN CHINA RIGHT NOW: HOWCHIT BREAD
  18. 27:33Shoutout to Canada! (we found 2 more Tim Hortons after this one)
  19. 27:45$60 per night accommodation tour
  20. 29:53'Main Street' in Shanghai: Nanjing Road is massive and modern
  21. 31:09Famous skyline in Shanghai: The Bund does not disappoint (and somehow...

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Why nobody wanted us to visit China...πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ (FIRST TIME IN CHINA!)

JetLag Warriors' China vlog starts with their anxious arrival in Shanghai on a 144-hour visa-free transit. Despite concerns fueled by media reports, they found Shanghai surprisingly clean and modern. Their exploration includes navigating the Shanghai Metro, a marvel of efficiency, albeit with some quirky features like cash-only ticket machines and the absence of Wi-Fi. They sample local delicacies, from German sausages at McDonald's to delicious street food, and marvel at the prevalence of electric vehicles. Their accommodation, while costing $60 per night, offers a glimpse into Shanghai's modern lifestyle. A stroll down Nanjing Road, Shanghai's bustling 'Main Street,' and a breathtaking view of The Bund complete their first impressions of a city that defied their expectations.

Shanghai Exploration: First Impressions of a Modern Metropolis

JetLag Warriors' first China trip, defying expectations, reveals a modern, clean Shanghai. Exploring the metro, savoring street food, and witnessing the Bund's skyline left them pleasantly surprised.

Attractions in this video: The Bund, Nanjing Road