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Shanghai Exploration: First Impressions of China

A Shocking First Day in Shanghai, China (Didn't Expect This) 🇨🇳

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A Shocking First Day in Shanghai, China (Didn't Expect This) 🇨🇳
Field of Visions16 min

A Shocking First Day in Shanghai, China. This was filmed by Field of Visions. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

China, a country that is known for so many things, but not always positive things. We have been determined to visit China for ourselves for a long time, and we are finally now here to witness it with our own eyes! From the moment we landed we were filled with excitement, uncertainty and shock!

Exploring Shanghai was a key part of our first day, and we were eager to see what the city held for us. We had heard so many stories about the city, and we were excited to experience it for ourselves.

Our investigation with immigration was quite an experience, and it certainly added to the excitement and uncertainty of our first day. We had a lot of questions and concerns, and we were glad to get everything sorted out.

Yuyuan Market was a highlight of our first day in Shanghai. The market was bustling with activity, and it was a great place to experience the local culture. We were able to sample some delicious street food, and we even found some unique souvenirs to take home.

--- Field of Visions
December 29, 2024, Winter in China

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Field Of Visions' first day in Shanghai changes when authorities contact them about traveling outside the area allowed by their 144-hour visa, which was valid for Beijing. They spend two hours at an immigration office and pay a fine, then are allowed to continue exploring and return to China in the future. Their stops include People's Park, the Bund, walking streets and a night market near the gardens. They sample White Rabbit sweets and visit a kebab shop, while noting passport scans for train tickets and hotel check-in and the number of electric vehicles they see.

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A Shocking First Day in Shanghai, China (Didn't Expect This) 🇨🇳

A visa misunderstanding in Shanghai

Field Of Visions document their first day in Shanghai. After traveling from Beijing by bullet train, they receive a phone call and two women come to their room to say police will verify their details. The travelers are taken to an immigration office because they have traveled outside the permitted area of their 144-hour visa, which they say was valid only for Beijing. They spend two hours being questioned and receive a fine for violating the travel restrictions. They are then allowed to continue exploring Shanghai and return to China in the future. The video turns this unexpected issue into a reminder from the travelers to check visa requirements and permitted areas carefully before a trip.

Exploring the city after the investigation

After the immigration process, Field Of Visions visit People's Park, which they find darker and less illuminated than expected, then head to the Bund for views of the skyscrapers and riverfront. They walk through busy streets, try local snacks including White Rabbit sweets and visit a kebab shop. They comment on Shanghai's modern infrastructure, including how passports are scanned for train travel and hotel check-in, and the number of electric cars and scooters they see. Their route also takes them to People's Park station and a nearby night market beside gardens, where they admire red architecture and the lively setting. The night market becomes one of the most memorable parts of the day. They end by reflecting on an eventful visit and the contrast between the stressful beginning and their later city exploration. The night market sits beside gardens and offers a contrast to the more modern city scenes earlier in the day. The travelers are drawn to its red architecture and the atmosphere of the market, where they walk, sample food and look around after the immigration-office visit. They mention passport scans as part of travel logistics and notice electric cars and scooters on the streets. These observations accompany their visits to People's Park and the Bund, where the riverfront and skyscrapers make a striking impression. They conclude that their trip continued despite the fine and recommend checking the details of a transit visa before crossing between regions.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What happened when we arrived in Shanghai?
A: After a phone call, two women came to the room and said police would verify the travelers' details. The issue was that they had traveled outside the permitted area for their visa. The travelers say the call was followed by a visit to their room and a request to verify their details.
Q: Why were we taken to the immigration office?
A: The travelers say their 144-hour visa allowed travel only in Beijing, but they had gone to Shanghai, so they were taken to the immigration office for violating the travel restrictions.
Q: What was the outcome of the immigration process?
A: They spent two hours at the office and paid a fine. They were allowed to continue exploring Shanghai and return to China in the future.
Q: What was the most memorable part of our Shanghai experience?
A: The travelers remember the night market, with its red architecture, lights and traditional buildings, as a beautiful end to a difficult day. They especially remember the red architecture and the atmosphere around the gardens at the end of the day.
Q: What's one thing to remember when traveling in China?
A: Check visa requirements and permitted travel areas carefully before going, as the travelers' experience shows that a misunderstanding can cause problems.

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Field of Visions' first day in Shanghai was filled with a mix of excitement, uncertainty, and shock. Their journey began upon landing in China, a country known for both positive and negative perceptions. They bravely explored the city, documenting their experiences from the moment they arrived. The video offers a glimpse into Shanghai's vibrant streets, delving into the Yuyuan Market, and even touching upon their interactions with immigration. This captivating account provides a unique perspective on what it's truly like to experience China firsthand.

Attractions in this video: Great Wall Of China, The Bund, People's Park, Yuyuan Old Street, Oriental Tower