China Travel Tips: 19 Shocking Lessons Learned the Hard Way

I Wasn’t Ready for China 🇨🇳 19 SHOCKING Things I Learned the Hard Way!

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I Wasn’t Ready for China 🇨🇳 19 SHOCKING Things I Learned the Hard Way!
On Tour With Dridgers #OTWD2025-11-3035 min

China changed us. After 18 months on the road, we’ve made every mistake so you don’t have to. In this episode, we reveal the 19 lessons we learned the hard way. From what not to do when you first land, what apps to use and even being safe in China. This is your ultimate China survival guide. Make sure you watch this before you go!

September 2025 | Vlog 555 | Beijing, China

13/34 Province

When we finally started our adventure

--- On Tour With Dridgers #OTWD
November 30, 2025, Autumn in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:10Introduction to China travel lessons
  2. 3:21Essential China travel apps
  3. 4:41China's internet and VPNs
  4. 6:39Cashless society in China
  5. 8:04Language barrier and translation tools
  6. 9:16Safety for solo female travelers
  7. 10:44High-speed trains experience
  8. 12:04Booking travel with Trip.com
  9. 12:42Importance of SIM cards
  10. 13:54Finding and using toilets
  11. 17:33Regional diversity of China
  12. 17:59Food rules and street food safety
  13. 19:17Spicy food warnings
  14. 20:21Public transport options
  15. 22:03Dealing with stares and selfies
  16. 23:12Food ordering apps convenience
  17. 25:26Domestic flight experiences
  18. 27:39Trying unusual foods
  19. 29:26General travel tips
  20. 30:30Importance of travel insurance

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China Travel Tips: 19 Shocking Lessons Learned the Hard Way

China changed us. After 18 months on the road, we’ve made every mistake so you don’t have to. In this episode, we reveal the 19 lessons we learned the hard way. From what jot to do when you first land, what apps to use and even being safe in china. This is you ultimate china survival guide. Make...

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