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Shanghai Exploration: Nico's China Return
Surprise! After 10 months we are back in China and wow it has certainly changed. We are super happy to be back. We have flown in to Shanghai which is where we were for our final days in China so it is really interesting to see how different it is compared to December 2022. We are staying for a few...
Surprise! After 10 months we are back in China and wow it has certainly changed. We are super happy to be back. We have flown in to Shanghai which is where we were for our final days in China so it is really interesting to see how different it is compared to December 2022.
We are staying for a few weeks in China and hoping to explore as much as we can.
Nico is back in China after 10 months! Witness their first impressions of a changed China, starting in Shanghai. They explore the city, marveling at its transformation since December 2022. Join Nico for a few weeks of exciting Chinese adventures and discover the vibrant culture and delicious food.
Surprise! After 10 months we are back in China and wow it has certainly changed. We are super happy to be back. We have flown in to Shanghai which is where we were for our final days in China so it is really interesting to see how different it is compared to December 2022.
We are staying for a few weeks in China and hoping to explore as much as we can.
Nico and Jack say they are back in China after ten months away and start their stay in Shanghai, where they spent their final days before leaving in December 2022. After resting, they go out to find food and walk around the city. Nico says they are unfamiliar with Shanghai's streets and tries to check a map, but her SIM card no longer works, leaving her without mobile data and unable to use Alipay or a bike-share service. They visit the Bund, notice the city is busier than during their previous stay, and wait until the Oriental Pearl Tower and Bund are lit in the evening. They describe crowded streets and observe pedestrians being directed to opposite sides of the road. They return to the noodle restaurant where they ate on their last day; Nico shows staff videos from the earlier visit because their Chinese is rusty. The meal costs 34 including beer and water, according to the conversation. They finish with a drink at a nearby FamilyMart and invite viewers to suggest places and food for their upcoming China travels.
After ten months away, Nico and Jack return to China and begin in Shanghai, comparing the city with their last days there in December 2022. They revisit the Bund, wait for the evening lights, walk through busy streets and return to the noodle restaurant where they ate before leaving. They say the noodles cost 34, including beer and water, and share their first impressions of being back.
Nico and Jack return to Shanghai after ten months away, revisit the Bund and eat noodles at a familiar restaurant.
Returning to Shanghai: First Impressions After 10 Months
2:19 Nico says her SIM card was no longer working, so she could not check a map, use Alipay or rent a shared bike. Make sure your phone connectivity and planned payment methods work before relying on them to navigate around an unfamiliar city.
5:00 Nico notes that the Oriental Pearl Tower is not lit up yet when they first arrive; later, around 7 p.m., the lights are on. If you want to see the lit-up view, check the evening illumination timing before planning your stop.
6:04 The couple say the Bund area felt much busier than during their previous visit. They found the crowds overwhelming and noted that it was not a public holiday, so leave extra time when walking through busy central areas.
6:29 They observe police directing pedestrians to opposite sides of the street when crowds return. Follow the marked or directed pedestrian flow rather than crossing against it; the video describes this as helping keep people moving safely.
7:20 At a noodle restaurant they had visited before leaving China, Nico shows staff videos from their earlier visit because the couple's Chinese has become rusty. A saved photo or video of a previous dish or order can help explain what you are looking for.
2:19 Nico says her SIM card was no longer working, so she could not check a map, use Alipay or rent a shared bike. Make sure your phone connectivity and planned payment methods work before relying on them to navigate around an unfamiliar city.
5:00 Nico notes that the Oriental Pearl Tower is not lit up yet when they first arrive; later, around 7 p.m., the lights are on. If you want to see the lit-up view, check the evening illumination timing before planning your stop.
6:04 The couple say the Bund area felt much busier than during their previous visit. They found the crowds overwhelming and noted that it was not a public holiday, so leave extra time when walking through busy central areas.
6:29 They observe police directing pedestrians to opposite sides of the street when crowds return. Follow the marked or directed pedestrian flow rather than crossing against it; the video describes this as helping keep people moving safely.
7:20 At a noodle restaurant they had visited before leaving China, Nico shows staff videos from their earlier visit because the couple's Chinese has become rusty. A saved photo or video of a previous dish or order can help explain what you are looking for.
0:00 Back in China after ten months
0:47 First outing in Shanghai
1:25 Finding food and getting around
3:09 Walking along the Bund
5:00 Waiting for evening views
6:04 Crowds and a noodle hunt
7:10 Returning to a familiar restaurant
8:32 Noodles and the bill
8:51 A drink at FamilyMart
9:24 First impressions and future plans
0:00 Back in China after ten months
0:47 First outing in Shanghai
1:25 Finding food and getting around
3:09 Walking along the Bund
5:00 Waiting for evening views
6:04 Crowds and a noodle hunt
7:10 Returning to a familiar restaurant
8:32 Noodles and the bill
8:51 A drink at FamilyMart
9:24 First impressions and future plans
Where do Nico and Jack begin their return to China?
They fly into Shanghai, where they had spent their final days in China before leaving.
What problem did Nico have getting around Shanghai?
Her SIM card was no longer working, so she could not use mobile maps, Alipay or a shared bike during the outing.
When did they see the Bund and Oriental Pearl Tower lit up?
They first arrived before the lights were on, then saw the area lit around 7 p.m.
How did they order at the noodle restaurant?
Nico showed the staff videos from their previous visit because their Chinese was rusty.
How much did the noodle meal cost?
They say it cost 34 including beer and water; the transcript does not clearly state the currency.
