China Travel Vlog: Beijing & Shanghai Exploration

Why CHINA was the WORST and the BEST travel of my life

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Why CHINA was the WORST and the BEST travel of my life
Eli from Russia2025-02-0124 min

I decided to publish this video in hope to help others not to make the mistakes that I did on my first travel to China. As a Russian passport holder I can have 144 hours or 6 days visa free in some cities of China, so while traveling in Asia I arranged my connecting flights in China to use this visa free opportunity. In this video, I will visit two cities: Shanghai and Beijing. I had problems on my first visit to China. Stuck at the airport. How I solved the situation. I decided to give China the second chance. MUST THINGS to do before going to China. Exploring Beijing's Forbidden City. Meeting Russian friends and trying Chinese cuisine. Guys' culture shocks about China. Hiking on The Great Wall! Are stereotypes about China true? Are Chinese brainwashed by their government? Do Chinese eat dogs? 'One family - one child' policy. Is China a cheap country? Is China a patriarchal country? Why do Chinese travel in big groups? Chinese Traditional Medicine VS official one.

--- Eli from Russia
February 1, 2025, Winter in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Why I had problems on my first visit to China
  2. 03:36Stuck at the airport
  3. 05:04How I solved the situation
  4. 06:04I decided to give China the second chance
  5. 06:32MUST THINGS to do before going to China
  6. 09:14Exploring Beijing's Forbidden City
  7. 09:40Meeting Russian friends and trying Chinese cuisine
  8. 10:58Guys' culture shocks about China
  9. 13:10Hiking on The Great Wall!
  10. 15:44Are stereotypes about China true?
  11. 16:36Are Chinese brainwashed by their government?
  12. 18:37Do Chinese eat dogs?
  13. 18:59'One family - one child' policy
  14. 19:40Is China a cheap country?
  15. 20:27Is China a patriarchal country?
  16. 20:46Why do Chinese travel in big groups?
  17. 21:35Chinese Traditional Medicine VS official one

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Why CHINA was the WORST and the BEST travel of my life

Eli, a Russian traveler, shares their incredible journey through China, highlighting both the challenges and rewards. From initial visa hiccups at the airport to exploring iconic landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, Eli's experiences are captivating. The video delves into cultural observations, addressing common stereotypes and misconceptions about Chinese society, offering a nuanced perspective on this vast and diverse country. Prepare to be intrigued by Eli's personal encounters and insights into Chinese culture.

China Travel Vlog: Beijing & Shanghai Exploration

I decided to publish this video in hope to help others not to make the mistakes that I did on my first travel to China. As a Russian passport holder I can have 144 hours or 6 days visa free in some cities of China, so while traveling in Asia I arranged my connecting flights in China to use this visa...

Attractions in this video: Forbidden City, Great Wall