Shanghai Adventure: A Canadian Couple's First China Trip

A Canadian's First Time in China: Culture Shock & Surviving a Typhoon in Shanghai!

Destination:ChinaCity:ShanghaiPopulation:24.9 million
A Canadian's First Time in China: Culture Shock & Surviving a Typhoon in Shanghai!
John & Derek2025-01-1834 min

After 10 years away, Derek returns to China, while John experiences it for the very first time! Our travel begins in Shanghai, where we take in the city’s iconic skyline and brace for an incoming typhoon.

--- John & Derek
January 18, 2025, Winter in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Trip to China begins
  2. 0:31Vancouver Airport Departure
  3. 2:31Arrival in Shanghai
  4. 4:25Eaten Hotel in Shanghai
  5. 5:30Typhoon approaching
  6. 11:39The Bund
  7. 12:52Dinner at Century Link Tower
  8. 19:20Bund at night
  9. 22:28Nanang Road
  10. 30:24Typhoon experience

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A Canadian's First Time in China: Culture Shock & Surviving a Typhoon in Shanghai!

John and Derek, a Canadian gay couple, embarked on their first China adventure. Their journey started in Shanghai, a vibrant city that offered a fascinating blend of modern skyscrapers and rich cultural heritage. They witnessed the breathtaking Shanghai skyline and experienced the thrill of a typhoon. This trip was particularly special for Derek, who revisited his homeland after a decade-long absence. John, on the other hand, experienced the culture shock of China for the first time. Their story is a captivating mix of cultural immersion, personal reflection, and unexpected adventures.

Shanghai Adventure: A Canadian Couple's First China Trip

After 10 years away, Derek returns to China, while John experiences it for the very first time! Our travel begins in Shanghai, where we take in the city’s iconic skyline and brace for an incoming typhoon.

Attractions in this video: The Bund, Nanjing Road