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I Ignored The Media And Went To China!
I Ignored The Media And Went To China! - Shanghai First Day
My first day ever in China and it was not what I expected, come along with me and see the real side #riskyregg
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My first day ever in China and it was not what I expected, come along with me and see the real side.
The media had painted such a fearful picture, but from the very first moment, China felt completely different—safe, futuristic, and buzzing with an energy I wasn't prepared for. I landed expecting chaos, but instead found seamless metro systems and locals who were curious and incredibly welcoming. The sheer scale of Shanghai at night took my breath away, a true glimpse into tomorrow without the crime paranoia I'd been told to expect. I stepped out of my comfort zone to try street food that was both strange and delicious, and wandering through a local park, I saw elderly couples dancing and people practicing tai chi with serene focus. It was a humbling reminder that you can't trust what you haven't lived. I was here to see the real China, and after just one day, I knew every negative headline had missed the point completely.
My first day ever in China and it was not what I expected, come along with me and see the real side.
RiskyRegg lands in Chongqing, a city he calls a real-life cyberpunk dream, and immediately feels like an alien. His adventure kicks off with a bang—literally—when a charger explodes in his hand. After managing to check in and scarf down some beef noodles for £3, he sets off to explore. He observes the local morning routine, joining senior citizens in a communal sports session that feels straight out of a kung fu film, and notes the refreshing lack of social embarrassment that allows anyone to dance in the street. His quest for a World War II shelter turned hot pot restaurant leads him to a robot-served, nuclear-spicy meal that leaves him with goosebumps. The night escalates when he meets two English lads and a local on a motorcycle who demands a wild ride up a hill. They all end up sharing strawberry beers with a view of the city, before getting scammed in a pricey bar. The video ends with a chaotic street search for food, a kicked homeless man's pot, and a final resolve to find proper noodles before calling it a night. RiskyRegg's first day is a raw, unfiltered dive into a city that defies all expectations.
RiskyRegg heads to Chongqing, ditching Western media narratives to discover a city that's far more vibrant and surprising than he expected. From a faulty charger exploding in his hand to navigating a high-tech cyberpunk landscape and sharing wild taxi rides with fellow travelers, his first day is a nonstop adventure. He discovers that China isn't what the headlines say—it's a place of friendly locals, scorching hot pot, and an energy that's impossible to describe without seeing it for yourself.
RiskyRegg explores Chongqing, finding friendly locals, nuclear-hot pot, and a cyberpunk cityscape that defies all Western media narratives.
Chongqing China First Day: Ignoring Media & Finding Real Cyberpunk
3:29 Chongqing feels like a real-life cyberpunk city with multi-level streets; you can be on the 'ground floor' yet still be dozens of stories up.
13:40 Join local seniors in morning exercises like badminton and tai chi in public squares. It's a great, authentic way to start the day.
23:03 Visit WWII shelters turned into hot pot restaurants. The experience includes robot servers and an intense, spicy broth that will challenge your limits.
35:56 Be prepared to haggle for taxi or motorbike rides. What looks like a 40-minute walk can be a short ride, but drivers will quote high prices.
38:45 Find a bar with a view over the Yangtze River. Local strawberry beers are surprisingly good and provide a perfect backdrop for people-watching.
3:29 Chongqing feels like a real-life cyberpunk city with multi-level streets; you can be on the 'ground floor' yet still be dozens of stories up.
13:40 Join local seniors in morning exercises like badminton and tai chi in public squares. It's a great, authentic way to start the day.
23:03 Visit WWII shelters turned into hot pot restaurants. The experience includes robot servers and an intense, spicy broth that will challenge your limits.
35:56 Be prepared to haggle for taxi or motorbike rides. What looks like a 40-minute walk can be a short ride, but drivers will quote high prices.
38:45 Find a bar with a view over the Yangtze River. Local strawberry beers are surprisingly good and provide a perfect backdrop for people-watching.
0:01 Arrival in China, Dream Fulfilled
2:00 Exploding Charger Incident
3:29 Cyberpunk City First Impressions
6:15 First Meal: Spicy Beef Noodles
13:40 Joining Morning Sports with Locals
23:03 Finding the WWII Bunker Hot Pot
33:55 Meeting English Travelers and Motorcycle Ride
38:45 Strawberry Beer with City View
44:53 Night Market Chaos and Homeless Encounter
0:01 Arrival in China, Dream Fulfilled
2:00 Exploding Charger Incident
3:29 Cyberpunk City First Impressions
6:15 First Meal: Spicy Beef Noodles
13:40 Joining Morning Sports with Locals
23:03 Finding the WWII Bunker Hot Pot
33:55 Meeting English Travelers and Motorcycle Ride
38:45 Strawberry Beer with City View
44:53 Night Market Chaos and Homeless Encounter
What were the noodles like?
They looked good and tasted pretty fire, but the chicken was all bone, just for flavor.
What was the most surprising thing you found?
Probably the $1 haircut possibility and the fact that I didn't need a ticket to enter the Hongya Cave area, it was just open to walk around.
What was the spicy hot pot like?
It was insane, easily in the top 10 spiciest things I've ever eaten. It gave me goosebumps and made me feel cold because it shocked my system.
