Stressful Arrival In Shanghai, China 🇨🇳
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- čas přidán 13. 11. 2023
- Stressful Arrival In Shanghai, China - My 1st time in China
What's Shanghai and China going to be like? Let's find out!
Today, we are going to travel to Shanghai, China. It's going to be my first time in China, so I am very excited. Not many western tourists are traveling to China, so I am not really sure what to expect. I will take a flight from Bangkok directly to Shanghai, where I then hopefully be able to get a visa on arrival. Join me on this traveling day to the very interesting country of China.
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I have been to Shanghai Twice before Covid using Singapore Airlines, i like eating at Nanjing street at there.
Same been to Shanghai before. Go to Nanjang Walking Street
Shanghai is awesome.
Be careful of the scammers, mainly overcharging and oeople stopping you in street near tourist areas.
The french quarter is awesome.
Hiii sudah di china saja,, have fun❤❤❤
I suggest you download a translation software that can translate Chinese, so that communication is more convenient. Welcome to China
As a Chinese native, I wanna give a shout out to the SIM card vendor at 20:00 for going above and beyond and help you through the SIM card registration. Even as a local it’s usually a long and tedious process. The gentleman did the whole check in for you at the kiosk and waited until you are through with the SIM card registration. Truly marvelous service.
Complete opposite to Korea. Whilst I understand them not speaking English, the biggest issue for me has been them not even trying to help me.
sorry to hear that...in China, people like to help foreigner even if they don't know English.
@@emirates247 the same experience in Japan for me as a Chinese.
@@emirates247Agree. According to my travel experience, Korean is more concerned about themselves and always follow others to fit in.
@@monicali1206 Because they know they are misunderstood too much by the foreign media.They welcome foreigners to see the truth
Absolutely amazing! You handle the new situations much better than most people. I love the way you are able to go with the flow without getting stressed. The people all seem super nice. I just loved how relaxing and non crowded everything seemed for such a big city.
Whoa … you go to a new country and don t speak the language and no visa and you get to your hotel in one piece , Bravo 👏👏👏, I do that and I will be at the airport for the next six days😂😂😂😂👍👍👍
lol. Because the Chinese have put off so many foreigners it’s empty. With lower jobs. 40% youth unemployment. These cities are doomed in China.
Hello from Canada. You are terrific in editing. Amazing how you keep up the flow of experiences. Congratulations and much respect to the people of Shanghai and China for having created such a sophisticated set of systems to let you arrive so successfully without preparation. Imagine how proud and impressed the people of Shanghai from 100 years ago would be to see their wonderous city of today! All the best. Cheers.
Thanks Eric ✌️
Most Chinese people still warmly welcome foreigners. I will come to Canada this fall to pursue my graduate studies, hoping that everything will go smoothly by then.
At the noodle store, you had “zhajiang Mian” or zhajiang noodles, which is a staple noodle dish found in north china and Korea. It looked very delicious by the way. The girl at the restaurant actually translated “delicious” for you, it’s “Mei Wei”. But she directly said it to the restaurant guy rather than to you. She told him “he says your food is delicious”, that’s why he responded immediately with a smile and “thank you”! Great to see the friendly vibes in Shanghai… Shanghai is pretty much the New York of china people living there are fast, friendly, straight forward, sassy!
“zhajiang Mian” is more popular in Korea than China and Korean style is so different (I can see that in the video) that it is now 😄😁considered a Korean dish.
The 炸酱面 looked very nice. If you can find it, also try 担担面 (DanDan Mian)
I have never been to China, but I know that it is a relatively advanced country, and its technology is also very extraordinary. That's what I heard from those who have been there.
It is. My friends who works there say Shanghai is like 20 years ahead in many sector. Its a cashless and keyless society. All you need is a phone to do everything you meed efficiently. Everything gets done quickly without drama.
Last time when I visited Shanghai and BeiJing just before the pandemic, I felt like I came from the third world, and I am from the Silicon Valley!@@blardymunggas6884
if you plan to go to China, the first time is better go to Shanghai or Beijing.
China isn’t advanced, it’s cities are falling apart, and most of the country is about third world tier.
Majority of the Chinese population is poor and the whole country is extremely corrupt.
不光上海是无现金生活，整个中国都是，可能现金比较多的地方是港澳台地区。大陆内部小山村都是无现金生活，只要你会玩手机，认识字，都是无现金生活。我们可以用支付宝或者微信支付，有手机就可以畅玩中国。
I've been to China 4 times, (90s, 2002, 2006 and 2018) and I'm not proficient in Chinese language. The 2018 China (Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou) trip blew my mind and just months ago I was in Texas Austin which is the place where many Americans are migrating to. The developments, the advancements, while maintaining their thousands of years cultural sites. The people are living their lives much better than my own country, no need to keep your eyes opened scanning surroundings wherever you go unlike America or UK wherever you go especially after dark, guns are not allowed if that makes you feel better.
Ken if I were you, go back to China (next trip) to those mountainous landscapes like Zhangjiajie, Jiuzhaigou, Guilin etc..... you'll spend more time exploring in China than other Asian countries, coming from someone who have visited Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Macau, Japan.
为美国的城市发展停速感到惋惜。美国在70年代就已经达到了世界一流水平，然而几十年过去后，现在的美国城市跟70年代没有什么太大的改变。
城市就是家之外的家，自己家乱糟糟人能开心？所有城市都应该要好好治理，定时翻新，人们才能充分的享受到符合时代的工业化，现代化。
Glad to know you enjoyed your trips to China! Texas, smh
Austin is still in Texas...so its still kind of backwards. I lived in Beijing for 9 years, and it had its ups and downs, I would never claim "people were living better than in the USA" however.
Thanks CCP propaganda machine.
you are a wu mao. stop talking shit. at least in the usa there are freedoms that don't exist in ccp china
You are so positive and open minded! I really liked the vibe you have! ❤
Thank you so much for uploading this. i have a 17hr layover on the way back from Japan and this has helped immensely, a lot of apprehension has been removed and fell much more confident leaving the airport.
I am an American living in China. You'll have fun in Shanghai. Lots of foreigners. I live in Hangzhou but am about to leave in three weeks and travel all over Asia.
I loved HZ and Wedt Lake.
The Shanghai maglev train is a magnetic levitation train (maglev) line. The line uses the German Transrapid technology.The Shanghai maglev is the world's first commercial high-speed maglev and has a maximum cruising speed of 431 km/h , making it the fastest train service in commercial operation.
The train line connects Shanghai Pudong airport to Line 2 and Langyang Road Station train station where passengers can interchange to the Shanghai Metro to continue their trip to the city center.
The journey takes 7 minutes and 20 seconds to complete the distance of 30 km.The train was inaugurated in December 2002 by the German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder and the Chinese premier, Zhu Rongii.
Is there a maglev train in Germany? Where is it?
@@giantpanda7598 It was designed and produced in Germany, but because it was extremely expensive, Germany did not purchase it. It was only built and put into use in China. It is also the only commercial maglev subway in operation in the world.
Maglev was developed by Siemens and Thyssen-Krupp in 70-ies. Too expensive for Germany since it requires new infrastructure. Test track was made but later demolished due to high maintenance cost.
Thank you, that was great. I like how you expressed your excitement and anxiety. Your style was very natural which I appreciated.
Thank un, this is the most instructive vlog I have ever seen 👏
Honestly dude you're so brave enough while traveling there in China and so proud that you're struggling and in the end you are almost be positive and solve all the challenges you may encounter. I'm Chinese and so fun watching you having interactions with those people in Shanghai!
Brave enough wtf? China is one of the safest cities in the world for tourists.
Ken, ask the front desk of the hotel to change the language of Gaode map to English. The Gaode map includes the instruction how to take the metro from A to B and has a build in function to call the taxi. Translation app also will be a big help for your trip in Shanghai.
GAODE map only supports Chinese
他没有移动支付 只能使用出租车
Gaode Map does not have English version. But he can use Bing map. Though Google map is in English, the data of China is quite out-dated
@@kind03cnhe can also use Apple Maps if he has an IPhone! I just got back from 2 weeks in China and it was super convenient and very easy to use with the metro
高德只支持中文 orz
LOVE your video! As an oversea Chinese, I would have less stress arriving at China. However, your video shows how most foreigners will feel and I appreciate it. Thank you for having an open mind and willingness to visit this ancient civilization that has stepped into the modern age! Can’t wait to see your other videos
Great video Ken. And what an amazing place Shanghai really is.
Another new series coming from a mega city Shanghai.I'm so looking forward to coming along with you through your eyes once again.Enjoy Ken!💕🇲🇾
I normally don't watch videos like these but this one actually got me hooked, very interesting! Looking forward to your next video on China.
Catching up on your video uploads! Nice one 👍 😊
watching your excitement at travelling made me smile :) thank you!
I've visited China four times and saw different regions. Every time I've visited... I've seen big improvements.I would even be bold enough to say that the major cities in China are now overall cleaner looking than the major cities in the US.The China described by the Western media is completely different from the real China I see.For one example, I've visited public parks in Shanghai and was amazed at how clean they look. No litter or graffiti anywhere... even the skateboard rink looks clean. And there are lots of people out there enjoying the parks.Other than some culture shock, I feel China is very safe. What impresses me the most is that life is very convenient, a cashless society, the subway system is very new and clean, and the people are very friendly.Other than some culture shock, I feel China is very safe. You can also go out late at night. China's technological level is beyond my imagination.You can also go out late at night.But In the US, I dare not go out at night, for fear that black people will shoot me.have fun in China and God bless you.
ccp给了你多少钱发一条？
@@user-os5ou4kc2qthe ccp paid him $1000 to say this
I'm joking btw
Anyways I have visited USA a few times
Just don't go to the hood and you'll be fine.
It also depends on which state too
There's 50 states in USA
@@user-os5ou4kc2q对对对，这条评论被共产党收买了。这一定是阿共的阴谋啦！你又觉醒了！
চীন আমাদের একটি প্রিয় দেশ, বাংলাদেশ চীনের কারণে অনেক এগিয়ে গেছে, চীন হচ্ছে বাংলাদেশের ঘনিষ্ঠ বন্ধু, 🇧🇩🇨🇳❤
繁荣稳定的孟加拉对中国也是一种帮助和共赢，祝孟加拉越来越繁荣稳定🎉
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I thought Bangladesh was drowning in Chinese debt?
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中国跟全世界的人民永远都是好朋友，我们不会到处发动战争
great of u to share your 1st day in Shanghai! 👍
I'm glad your channel turned up in my flow. This is the first video I see of you and it's a direct follow of course. I'm looking forward to see more of your travels.Take care!
Welcome to the channel🙏
Just a small note: with a 144-hour entry permit, you can not only visit Shanghai, but also Jiangsu and Zhejiang, two neighboring provinces.
And why ? No freedom
it's CCP China, what do you expect ??
Don't you even understand what "visa on arrival" means? cave man?@@WanJieMing
@@WanJieMingignorance in human form
@@WanJieMingstupid
Why does China in this video look so different from what BBC, CNN, CNBC, FOX, DW NEWS, REUTERS etc etc report ?? 😅😅😅
Hahahha
Later he will be labeled for receiving fund from China authority by BBC, stay tuned.
People should never always believe media
Because the development of China in 30 years is equivalent to that of other developed countries in 100 years
Perhaps they do mostly report about the bad not the good. If you only want to see the good watch Chinese TV. If you want a more balanced watch both.
Oh boi, this will be exciting to see. Looking forward to more of Shanghai!
i really enjoy how u handle yourself in new situations, and great video ken
I have lived in China for almost 6 to 7 years . Chinese people in China are really friendly..
Great and interesting content. I love it as always. Thank you Ken.👍👍👍😍😍😍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic video. You have helped me make my mind up about my next destination.
great videos man 🙂👍 i really enjoy them and your humility
One of the reasons for the quiet traffic is because many vehicles in Shanghai are electric and don't make as much noise
即使是燃油车，由于强制报废政策，中国的汽车平均车况也领先于全球。噪音/废气情况自然也就相对好很多。
@@shaozhihao 燃油汽车发动机也不响，就是很多比较乱的国家喜欢按喇叭，还有摩托车的问题也是一大噪音源
Such an amazing adventure with you Ken. Your the clam, cool, traveler. China definitely has a unique and awesome feeling. The people are friendly and excited to be helpful. I look forward to your 6 day stay and you may not want to leave.
First video of yours I have watched. Impressed, especially the manner in which you treat travel as exciting, new opportunities that await and so on. I used to work for a major airline and am so jaded and cynical over air travel. And I am in my 70s now, so it's nice to see places I may never visit, from a European perspective. Keep up the good work
Great video! Fun to watch.
OMG ! Ben I have been waiting for this so long 😅 welcome to China 🇨🇳 🎉🙏🏻love you so much ❤❤❤
I’ve just got back from Shanghai and I really enjoyed it. I’ve lived in Qingdao and visited Beijing, Changsha and Sanya before so I’m very familiar with China. Getting through customs and immigration was a lot more stressful than before covid though. To really enjoy the experience you should learn a little Chinese because not many locals speak English and lots of the best restaurants etc aren’t really visited by many foreigners. I love how open minded and spontaneous you are great video!
Is the maps and everything internet in China only in Chinese, or can be in English too?
Yes, that's good advice.But in fact, as long as many foreigners download a Google translation APP, they can solve the communication with Chinese people very well.Chinese people are also willing to help foreign tourists.❤
@@sootuckchoong7077 some of them can be in English,but apple map will be better for foreigners
@@sootuckchoong7077Chinese apps can choose English
@@sootuckchoong7077Why learn Chinese when the Chinese people should be learning English because it's the international language.
I'm Chinese by the way
Lovely! You have a fascinated day in Shanghai China. good trip to you.
Nice vid. Glad you made it to the hotel smoothly!
When I read Stressful arrival it worried me. So far you are managing everything very well and so pleased the people are friendly. I hope all goes well for you and you enjoy your time there. You are really seeing the world aren’t you Ken?
Very modern, clean, calm. Friendly people. Great food. Nothing about this is stressful:)))) Great video!
Ken, CONGRATS on 250K subscribers!! I still remember when you were starting out in Malaysia - look at your success from hard work 4 years later - well done. Loved this video as I was living in China before the Pandemic and often came down to Shanghai for fun - an awesome city. Take the MAGLEV when you go back to the airport. It runs at 430km/h!
Thanks a lot Brian 🙏 I remember seeing you in the comments already back in 2020 in Malaysia 😊
Fantastic to see amazing China through the eyes of a newcomer. Well done Ken!
Fascinating video Ken. You must try the Maglev at some time during your trip. It's super fast. I visited Shanghai many years ago and a visit to the Bund, with its Colonial buildings, is a must.
I'm also feeling excited watching Ken in China for the first time! Can't wait to watch the next video! 👍
Love your impromptu travel plan, Ken👍👍👍
Thanks for sharing your journey. I loved that you shared your raw experience there. I’m looking forward to watching the rest of this series!
yeah good youtuber
very relaxed fun atmosphere.
Glad to see people going to China again. There were few visitors last time I went. It’s really a country with so much to explore. Great video by the way!
No wonder if it got so many sanctions from the US which put it on bad spot light.
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Best and most advanced country🇨🇳 .always Love china from Sri Lanka ❤️🇱🇰🇱🇰.
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Love Sri Lanka from China🇨🇳❤❤❤🇱🇰
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@@TiananmenSquirrel what?
Thanks for sharing! Very helpful
Amazing video! I love Ken’s attitude and flexibility. The quietness in traffic is not normal. I lived in China (Suzhou) for 11 years. Shanghai was always super busy.
one of the hardest parts of traveling is trying to figure out a new city after taking a long journey when you are really tired. great video
Authentic Shanghai local cuisine is not supposed to be spicy. However, you may encounter restaurants where they serve food from other regions, such as Sichuan and/or Hunan, that are known for very hot and spicy food. So it's always a good idea to ask or check the menus first, and they should be written in both Chinese and English. Have fun!
Shanghai is kind of boring for Chinese food. You can find sichuan/hunan food, but it isn't very good compared to similar in Beijing.
@@seanmcdirmidYou can actually find pretty much anything in Shanghai, the size it is, but sometimes it is hard, yes. My high school English teacher used to say you can find anything without speaking mandarin because there's translation apps, but I'm actually pretty positive it's just because she doesn't have anything to compare her experience with
@@seanmcdirmidfood in the city centre of Shanghai is boring. Maybe you never been other districts of Shanghai like Jinshan district & others
Your video was carried to the Chinese tiktok and was well received in the comments section, as was yours. So I found your channel, quite an interesting journey fully demonstrating the friendliness of the people of Shanghai, enjoy your trip!
N I C E thank you for excellent tour and experiences.
Seeing your happy face i can imagine how excited you are in a new country, trust me bro same happens with me.. China is definitely in my travel bucket list.. Have a good stay in Shanghai
Greetings,
As always another brilliant video 🇺🇸🎉🍾🇺🇸
Thank you so much to take us along.
Keep producing more videos
Thanks for your video of Shanghai it's a great place 👍 I really miss it ,I hope you enjoy it 😊
Great video Ken
OMG,Finally seeing u come to 🇨🇳,Soooo Welcoming !Shanghai is a very modern city. Looking forward to ur series of adventures here!
Happy to visit Shanghai 🙏
Hi Ken, my wife are fans of yours and have been enjoying all your videos in SE Asia. I always hoped that you would someday visit China as well.
We love the way you fearlessly immerse yourself into the local neighbourhoods and interact with local people. You have a knack for adapting to any situation and making connections with people, even when there is a big language barrier.
I'd suggest trying a famous fried bun called "Sheng Jian Bao" 生煎包. Be careful not to burn your mouth on the hot soup when you bite into them! The hot soup can sit in pockets and squirt out unexpectedly.
Thanks a lot, happy to hear 😊
Hhhhh you are so cute. The warning is very useful
中国欢迎你🎉
This is truly amazing, as someone who wants to tour China one day I found this very interesting and entertaining, just the different culture and its funny and nice to see how wholesome people are.
Interesting video. Thnx for this post.
I'm in Shanghai right now. Lived here from 95 to 03 and come back often (wife is Shanghainese). I was cringing while watching but then just enjoyed it because you did almost exactly what I do when going to a new place. This is actually my first trip in 6 years (covid) and, yes, the city is MUCH quieter. Not only are many of the cars electric, but the city busses are as well. And most importantly the Mopeds are electric (they probably made the most noise in the old days). Shanghai is 180 degrees different, crowd wise and pollution wise, than 20 years ago. What I am having the hardest time dealing with is the whole WeChat or Alipay thing and not being able to use cash. I heard that foreigners can get away with using cash at times and you proved that to be true. Have fun.
As a Chinese, I feel that we do not consider many aspects properly, such as the payment of foreigners, but I heard that foreigners can recharge up to 1,000, is it true?
I am going to china in 6 months. I will be there for Four weeks. I am worried about the money part now. I will be in Hong Kong for 8 days alone, the other places are Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, etc. what way does one pay then? I have 6 months to figure this out. Thank you.
@@marshacooper9088Don't worry, for any problem there will also be a solution. They will have thought about it long ago, before implementing the new methods for payment. Besides, it is one of the cities with the most foreigners in China.
@@marshacooper9088你可以准备一些现金，中国商店不能禁止你使用现金，法律明确规定不收现金是犯罪。
Glad of seeing in another country China. Awaiting to see more of Shangai👍
love your travel vlog!
Your positive energy is very refreshing
Wow! Gotta start following you again :) liked your thai trvales, and Im ready to watch everything from China. Hope Japan next :) cheers from Sweden!
Don't be stressed, be excited. You shouldn't really travel alone to China for the first time, with a local friend would be much easier. Shanghai is much better than other Asian cities, if you know where to go. Lots of foreigners live in Shanghai, and the more you see, the more you will like Shanghai :)
I wouldn't say batter than other Asian cities
But sure I guess.
@@LardoFacchettiI've been to HK once, not multiple times
@@cocaineminor4420 yea Chongqing and Kunming are better than Shanghai imo
Shenzhen is a must go
Actually, my first time to Tokyo. It’s subway system is also confused me . I made a lot of effort to understand how to buy tickets and which line i should take. It would be more convenient you can get a subway card via the apple wallet before you arrive there. 😅
So impressed with all the kind help you received. A beautiful, clean and modern city.
Have nice trip ken❤
I'm thinking of going back to Shanghai next year. This will encourage me to revisit the city. You need to stay more than 6 days to really appreciate what Shanghai has to offer. Your video is very entertaining.
Yeah 6 days is definitely not enough
China has improved so much over the past decade. Their professionalism, the social manners, and the infrastructures are entirely different from the 2000s. Very nice to see them being professional and welcoming towards a foreigner.
welcome to china again
Very detailed explanation and your speaking is very clear. I love it 😍
It's so exciting watching your video as if like I'm travelling there as well.
I have binge-watched your Indonesian videos as I miss my country (live in Tokyo now). But, here I am leaving a comment on your very first video in Shanghai 😂 Enjoy Shanghai! Love every moment of 3 years I spent there😊
You'll have fun in Shanghai. Lots of foreigners. The city is so modern and clean and people so friendly.
I really like how you always stay positive and say you are very excited for see how things work when they are totally new and at first seem like a problem. It's a real inspiration for me as well when i go to travel. I will remember your mindset and try to make the best of it! ;-)
Omg! Ken I cannot beleive it! I am also in shanghai now. Loved your videos from Sri Lanka.
Ok just watched your video and mind blowed how unprepared you are! I researched few monthss before I came here. Fully prepared for everything. Downloaded all the necessary apps like alipay, wechat, off line maps, translator apps. Had no problem whatsoever since arrival. Translator was very convenient for communication and lot of places dont accept cash do alipay was alife saver. It had everything from cabs to tickets. Seriously I am now very suprised you do this as your job.
Spring is a budget airline. I've never tried it. Exploring a new city that I've never been to and my language is not spoken always gives me excitement. Feels like I'm on an adventure.
Hi Ken, hope you have a wonderful time at Shanghai. It is a lovely city.
Do try to visit Beijing..
Always looking forward to watch your travel videos 😅
Great editing👍🏿👏🏿🙏🏿
You have really given me something to think about. When I arrive somewhere new to me, I usually get stressed out, but I’m going to adopt your attitude in the future. I’m going to enjoy the adventure of learning about new places.😊
I can't believe I have watch this video from beginning to end for 24 minutes.
[Something doesn't work as planned]
Ken : How exciting! 😅
Hahah yes my thought as well! My reaction would be the exact opposite 😅
Hi Ken good you managed well from the airport to your hotel. Yes .. they are so accomodating despite language barrier. Enjoy your stay in that City and probably neighboring provinces too if time permits. Love your videos .. hope for more uploads stay safe always😊
You are a super confident traveller. Even in stressful situations you look calm and sound normal.
Oh shoot!!! You should have taken the Maglev train that travels over 400 an hour. The first time I took it was about 15 years ago!!! It’s just insane
Now no longer operates at that speed for better energy efficiency. Only perhaps specific timing of 2 slots.
Yes, he missed the maglev train.But the maglev train has slowed down to 300 kilometers per hour
It's a pity that he and his visa can't go to other cities.
@@realylee5611 This 144 visa allows you to travel by train to any city in Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces
But it goes one stop. I took it once and it’s not worth it
Loved this, great to see a fellow solo traveller and the excitement/stress (and a little bit of panic) we all feel on arrival of a new country ❤. Subscribed 👍
Boy, you are brave! Well done! Asking is the best way to get around!
What a great video, I'm a bit jealous, it's been many years since I arrived in a new country like you did. I remember the feeling, very exciting, and fun. I'm subscribing so I won't miss any of your follow-up videos.
Love Shanghai. My favorite mainland city. I lived in Shenzhen, China, for three years. Was very interesting. Had my own apartment. Never had a problem there as an American living there. Some great times. It was good too that it was close to Hong Kong. Went to HK almost every weekend.
Amazing video Ken I'm glad you seemed to easily solve all your first day challenges 🙏
It seems like there was enough people speaking English to help you when you needed it.
It looks like a very clean city and I'm sure the food will be awesome 😊
In Chinese cities, you can ask help from young people in English. Most of them can do the daily converstation in English.
If you have ever been to China you will know how big and advanced China is their high-speed trains are more comfortable than airplanes 350 kilometers an hour, they can actually stand a coin without falling over at high speed, they have robot unmanned hotels they have their own Beidou GPS they have 5g, And their own space station look at the recent 2023 Winter Olympics Hangzhou University Games how much food how much artificial intelligence... Is that why so many accounts smear China because the West does not allow others to be stronger than itself
great video and a good source of information! Klasse!
Thanks so much for sharing your adventure in China, Ken!!!🙏🙏🙏 Your videi is so refreshing and enjoyable to watch👍👍👍👏👏👏 Just subscribed 😉
Welcome to the channel 🙏
Hi Ken. Very interesting video. Yes, going to China can be quite a challenge for non Chinese speakers, even in big cities like Shanghai. The language issue has made me hesitant about visiting mainland China, so your new video series will be an interesting watch. I did not realise that you can get a 6 Day "Visa On Arrival" just to visit Shanghai. Good luck for your China travels 👍
It's an interesting place to visit for sure 💪
@@KenAbroadLook forward to seeing more of Shanghai in your future vlogs 👍
There is a lot of English signage in bigger Chinese cities like Shanghai or Beijing. Plus, everyone seems to have a translation app on their phone
用谷歌翻译对话也可以得到帮助
@@Android_yang Yes, Google Translate is very useful ! 👍
Though it's your first trip to China, l can see that you are as calm as a cradled child in Dreamland slumber. You can handled and solved "everything" from your arrival at the airport until to your hotel. You are very brave indeed. A big applause to you, Ken. By the way, that Shanghai airport is very big, decent, modern and clean. Hotel room looks comfy too.
Great video as always. "Xie xie", Ken. Looking forward to the next vlog from Shanghai.
P.S : Delicious is "hao zhi". That bowl of noodles looks "hao zhi" 😋😀
hao chi 好吃
Delicious in mandarin :
mei wei 美味
Thank you very much for illustrating the experience with functional illiteracy when traveling to China. Thank you very much and enjoy your day 😊😊