Beijing 2023: First Impressions of China's Capital

Inside CHINA... (Not What You’d Expect) 🇨🇳

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Inside CHINA... (Not What You’d Expect) 🇨🇳
Matt and Julia2023-12-3123 min

What is China really like? In 2023, China reopened and despite being told not to travel here, we travelled to Beijing for the first time. Flying in to China, we did not have many expectations from Beijing, or China more generally, but you hear A LOT about this country in western media. We've travelled to many places that have stereotypes & stigmas attached to them and China is no different, hopefully this video can expel a few of them for you, as it did for us. Welcome to Beijing, the capital of the Peoples Republic of China.

--- Matt and Julia
December 31, 2023, Winter in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Arrival in Beijing
  2. 1:12Passport control
  3. 1:34Didi taxi experience
  4. 3:49Peking duck culinary adventure
  5. 8:44First impressions of Beijing
  6. 9:36Tiananmen Square visit
  7. 13:06Soviet vibes in Beijing
  8. 15:31Old tram tracks discovery
  9. 16:30Street food exploration
  10. 20:49Beef patties street food

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Inside CHINA... (Not What You’d Expect) 🇨🇳

Matt and Julia's journey to Beijing in 2023 challenged preconceived notions about China. Their captivating vlog reveals a side of Beijing unseen in Western media, dispelling stereotypes and offering a fresh perspective on Chinese culture, food, and daily life. Prepare to be surprised!

Beijing 2023: First Impressions of China's Capital

Matt & Julia's Beijing adventure: Busting China stereotypes, exploring vibrant culture & delicious street food. Unexpected delights!

Attractions in this video: Tiananmen Square