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China Travel Documentary: Shanghai, Hangzhou & Ningbo

Don't Trust the Media.. Go To China For Yourself! | FULL China Travel Documentary 🇨🇳

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Don't Trust the Media.. Go To China For Yourself! | FULL China Travel Documentary 🇨🇳
TriFate Lifestyle4 hr 52 min

Don't Trust the Media.. Go To China For. This was filmed by TriFate Lifestyle. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Welcome to our Full travel Documentary on China! We will do a deep dive into some of China's biggest cities and the lesser-known ones as well to see why the media tells you not to come to China. Our First stop is Shanghai, where we will explore the modern areas of the bund, see how safe China is at night, eat some delicious Xiao Long Bao, before hopping on a bullet train to Hangzhou. Our adventures in Hangzhou include exploring its' beautiful West Lake, getting epic Chinese Street Food, and exploring one of the historic capitals of China! Next up we headed to the city of Ningbo, which was unknown to us as westerners, but a huge and magnificent city nonetheless where we got to see what a city with no tourists in China was like!

--- TriFate Lifestyle
November 12, 2024, Autumn in China

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TriFate Lifestyle takes a multi-city trip through Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Ningbo. In Shanghai, they visit the Bund at night and try Xiao Long Bao before taking a high-speed train to Hangzhou. There they explore West Lake, sample street food, and see historic parts of the city. The journey continues to Ningbo, which they describe as less visited by mass tourism. They visit Moon Lake and the surrounding park and traditional buildings. Throughout the trip they interact with local people, eat regional dishes, and compare their own experience with common media portrayals of China. The final leg is a first-class bullet train ride back to Shanghai. The video combines familiar attractions with stops that reveal daily life and different city settings.

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Don't Trust the Media.. Go To China For Yourself! | FULL China Travel Documentary 🇨🇳

Shanghai and Hangzhou

TriFate Lifestyle begins in Shanghai, where they explore the Bund and try Xiao Long Bao. At night, the illuminated skyline gives them a view of the city from the riverfront. They then take a high-speed train to Hangzhou, where their itinerary includes West Lake, street food, and historic places. The journey offers a contrast between Shanghai’s city lights and Hangzhou’s lake and older neighborhoods.

Ningbo and the return train

Ningbo becomes an unexpected highlight. The travelers describe it as a city less touched by mass tourism and use the visit to see another side of China. Stops include Moon Lake, the surrounding park, and traditional buildings. They interact with residents, sample regional dishes, and share personal impressions during the route.

The video also includes advice and observations about getting around and eating in each city. Their experiences include riding the metro and taxis in Shanghai, trying street food in Hangzhou, and tasting a cumin-seasoned bread with lamb in Ningbo. They mention how affordable some purchases felt compared with the United States and how mobile payment apps are used in daily life. The trip ends with a first-class high-speed train journey back to Shanghai. Across the three cities, their account focuses on personal exploration and encourages viewers to judge the places from direct experience rather than relying only on media portrayals.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What is the best way to get around Shanghai?
A: TriFate Lifestyle describes the metro as easy to use and accessible, while noting that some lines are older than others. Taxis are also readily available, though some drivers can be aggressive.
Q: What foods did they recommend trying?
A: They highlight Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai, street food in Hangzhou, and cumin-seasoned bread with lamb in Ningbo. The travelers try these dishes during their multi-city trip.
Q: What is traveling in China at night like?
A: The travelers describe it as generally safe, though some areas can be crowded, especially on weekends. The Bund is particularly beautiful at night, with its illuminated skyline.
Q: What surprised them on the trip?
A: They were surprised by how much American fast food they saw and how inexpensive things were compared with the United States.
Q: How did they pay for things in China?
A: They mention Alipay and WeChat Pay as widely used payment methods. They found a Chinese SIM card helpful, although they managed to use their AT&T phones most of the time.

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Explore the vibrant tapestry of China, defying media narratives. Journey through Shanghai's modern Bund, experiencing its nighttime safety and indulging in Xiao Long Bao. Then, whisk away to the enchanting West Lake in Hangzhou, savoring authentic street food and uncovering historical treasures. Finally, discover the hidden gem of Ningbo, a bustling city untouched by mass tourism, offering a unique perspective on Chinese life. This full travel documentary unveils the captivating contrasts of China's diverse cities.

Attractions in this video: West Lake, The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Xiang Temple, Moon Lake