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Hitchhiking Harbin to Changchun: A Chinese Adventure

We Tried to HITCHHIKE in China and this Happened...

Destination:ChinaProvince:HeilongjiangCity:Harbin
We Tried to HITCHHIKE in China and this Happened...
Jack Aynsley Travel31 min

We Tried to HITCHHIKE in China and this. This was filmed by Jack Aynsley Travel. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

We attempted to hitchhike through China in the name of adventure, to the city of Changchun. Home of the deliciously crunchy, sweet, and sticky pork. We start in Harbin a city known for its cold temperatures but does that reflect on the people?

--- Jack Aynsley Travel
December 12, 2024, Winter in China

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Jack Aynsley makes a hitchhiking trip across Northeast China from Harbin to Changchun. He writes his destination in Chinese, takes a taxi to the highway and waits in a designated area with water and snacks. A driver eventually gives him a lift. In Changchun, Jack tries the city’s guoba rou, a crispy sweet-and-sticky pork dish. Jack’s route begins with writing a Chinese sign in a Harbin hotel room, then taking a taxi to the highway and waiting for a lift. A kind driver takes him toward Changchun, where he tries the city’s crispy, sweet guoba rou.

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We Tried to HITCHHIKE in China and this Happened...

Preparing to hitchhike

Jack Aynsley starts in Harbin and writes a sign in Chinese characters to show drivers where he wants to go. He explains that a sign in the local language may help people understand the destination. To reach a suitable place to wait, he takes a taxi from the city center to the highway. He looks for a place away from traffic lights and busy intersections where a vehicle can stop safely.

The attempt covers about 150 miles and involves uncertainty. Jack waits beside the road and watches for a driver willing to take him. After some time, a car stops and the driver offers a ride. The video focuses on this encounter and Jack’s initial anxiety, then shows how the journey becomes easier once someone agrees to help.

Arrival and Changchun food

The ride takes Jack to Changchun, where he explores the city and looks for a local meal. He tries guoba rou, a dish of crispy pork with a sweet, sticky sauce. He describes it as a satisfying end to the hitchhiking trip. The journey gives him a chance to interact with people he meets along the way and observe rural areas between the two cities.

His trip shows the steps involved: preparing a sign, getting out of the city and choosing a suitable place to wait. Travelers considering a similar route should research local rules and prioritize safety. The video concludes with a meal in Changchun and reflections on the kindness he encountered.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: How did Jack prepare for hitchhiking?
A: He wrote his destination in Chinese characters, took a taxi from Harbin toward the highway, and carried water and snacks for the trip.
Q: How did Jack get a ride toward Changchun?
A: After waiting by the highway for a driver, Jack received a lift from a kind driver on his attempted 150-mile journey.
Q: What did Jack try in Changchun?
A: He tried guoba rou, a crispy pork dish with a sweet, sticky coating.

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Jack Aynsley Travel's thrilling adventure hitchhiking through China unfolds! From the icy embrace of Harbin to the culinary delights of Changchun, this journey is packed with unexpected encounters and cultural discoveries. Experience the warmth (or chill!) of the Chinese people firsthand, as Jack navigates the roads and tastes the local flavors. A truly unforgettable experience awaits!

Attractions in this video: Guoba Rou