Things you must know before visiting China! ✈️

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Komentáře • 288

  • @TrailAlyss
    @TrailAlyss Před 6 měsíci +763

    Passport validity must be more than 6 months is applied for travelling to all countries, not only China

    • @NoProblem-IAmMeYouAreYou
      @NoProblem-IAmMeYouAreYou Před 6 měsíci +21

      Not all countries but yeah for most

    • @ojogunleye2209
      @ojogunleye2209 Před 5 měsíci +1

      In the uk it’s actually three months

    • @anotheridiotontheinternet6136
      @anotheridiotontheinternet6136 Před 5 měsíci

      This is the first time I'm hearing that. When I went to the Netherlands this year, I travelled with a passport that expired the day after my return...then again maybe as an eu citizen it's less strict

    • @YukiSatagawa
      @YukiSatagawa Před 5 měsíci +3

      The fact we need our id to be shown and recorded at these places just to get a hotel room or train ticket is wildly atrocious on our confidentiality. The tracking around really won’t make me feel safe

    • @Lululemon2023
      @Lululemon2023 Před 5 měsíci +22

      @@YukiSatagawa, you haven’t been traveling across countries

  • @philyip4432
    @philyip4432 Před 6 měsíci +602

    There are local and native hustlers everywhere in China no matter where you go. I am Hainaneese and have not been to Hainan Island in a long time. I went back in 2019 , and when i landed in Sanya , i took a taxi, so i started speaking Hainaneese to the driver. Turned out he was not Hainaneese at all , he was just a mainlander that spoke only Mandarin. He was just there driving taxi, it's just a job for him.

    • @shuli6021
      @shuli6021 Před 6 měsíci +14

      装什么大以巴狼?

    • @johnmorrissey1675
      @johnmorrissey1675 Před 6 měsíci +2

      So the know exactly where you are at any time

    • @user-yw5wf6kz5t
      @user-yw5wf6kz5t Před 6 měsíci +28

      So, what is your problem? Isn't it common in all cities?

    • @johnsamu
      @johnsamu Před 5 měsíci +22

      What's the problem? Most people in ALL countries go where the jobs are.

    • @akabaigei4930
      @akabaigei4930 Před 5 měsíci +11

      What’s ur problem? Can’t people work in another city or you think you are superior than the others?

  • @bradz9413
    @bradz9413 Před 8 měsíci +448

    AND!!!
    At pedestrian crossing Cars do NOT give way to pedestrians!!!!
    I nearly got run over by taxi in the first hour in china!! 😂

    • @pastafour3717
      @pastafour3717 Před 6 měsíci +12

      that’s the case for most places

    • @SupbarXD
      @SupbarXD Před 6 měsíci +52

      ​@@pastafour3717mostly Asia, in Europe cars have to let pedestrians cross

    • @pastafour3717
      @pastafour3717 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@SupbarXD really? The only european country I have visited is Italy, I assumed it would be the same in much of Europe.

    • @FHX01
      @FHX01 Před 6 měsíci +10

      Try indonesia.. U can be jedy have a force to stop a car with one hand...

    • @johanna_na
      @johanna_na Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@pastafour3717Dude.. Europe has 44 countries... You can't be so stupid as to think things are done the same in all of them.

  • @johnsamu
    @johnsamu Před 5 měsíci +40

    There's currently a TWO weeks China VISA free policy for certain countries (amongst them the Netherlands)

  • @myenamjonie124
    @myenamjonie124 Před 6 měsíci +94

    China have a lot beautiful attractions, one on my bucket list to visit.

  • @Lumosnight
    @Lumosnight Před 6 měsíci +37

    If you are a citizen of Serbia you have visa free travel 🇷🇸 of course, there is a limited amount of days you can stay but no need to go to the embassy if you are a tourist for a couple of weeks (I’m from Serbia and went on a tour in China, really awesome!)

    • @evystts
      @evystts Před 6 měsíci +6

      Wow, glad you commented!❤❤❤ I would also want to travel to Serbia one day. love this beautiful country 🇨🇳 🇷🇸

    • @recmuralartcommission1993
      @recmuralartcommission1993 Před 6 měsíci

      Is that a holdover from yugoslavia?

    • @Lumosnight
      @Lumosnight Před 6 měsíci +12

      @@recmuralartcommission1993 not exactly, our current President Vucic has built very good relations with China, so the countries agreed on visa-free travel for tourists between them back in 2016 (smart guy). But in the past China and Serbia always had good relations, probably because of Yugoslavia - then, again Yugoslav had good relations with pretty much everyone.

    • @lanarey7687
      @lanarey7687 Před 5 měsíci

      As far as I know you get a visa from the police actually not from the embassy

    • @Lumosnight
      @Lumosnight Před 5 měsíci

      @@lanarey7687 I got it at the Beijing airport at the passport control

  • @Cookiestreamname
    @Cookiestreamname Před 8 měsíci +83

    Thanks! Im going to china in november or december.

    • @user-om4pk6tp1m
      @user-om4pk6tp1m Před 8 měsíci +14

      欢迎来中国

    • @tomo7573
      @tomo7573 Před 7 měsíci +4

      me too.😍

    • @moagimengo3493
      @moagimengo3493 Před 6 měsíci +11

      hey, did you guys end up coming to China? I need people who can speak English to hang out with😂

    • @powerlink_provider
      @powerlink_provider Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@moagimengo3493tell me how thebpeople are towards black people, im not black but im curious because i read lot of things on intrrnet

    • @ohhello6427
      @ohhello6427 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@moagimengo3493im going soon

  • @babybibil4556
    @babybibil4556 Před 8 měsíci +46

    i hope you can make a complete guide video of what you have to do when you arrived in china for the first time

    • @user-nq2sw6sg8q
      @user-nq2sw6sg8q Před 6 měsíci +4

      First time, better go with a tour group. If u don't know Mandarin, u will have headache more than enjoyment if u travel on your own. Also, when eating food different from your culture, be careful as one may get diarrhoea. So prepare your medicine kit too in case emergency.

    • @lanmei130
      @lanmei130 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Alipay and 高德 map is necessary!

  • @rinrinobserve9876
    @rinrinobserve9876 Před 6 měsíci +17

    If you have T mobile its free for text and cLl and 10bucks for Internet is super fast in China. Like crazy fast.

    • @da12641
      @da12641 Před 4 měsíci

      Good to know . Thank you!

  • @shihlin1
    @shihlin1 Před 18 dny +3

    Well, showing the taxi driver your hotel room card is reason within itself they'll take you for a long wild ride 😂😂

  • @muraliekrishna_tata
    @muraliekrishna_tata Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is my china,

  • @shadow1_1.
    @shadow1_1. Před 5 měsíci +3

    Thank you because I’m going to China tomorrow ❤

  • @daniatavarez33
    @daniatavarez33 Před měsícem

    Thank you Mia 😊❤I hope I can go someday

  • @leonc4653
    @leonc4653 Před měsícem +1

    i mean the funny thing is recently china is offering 15 day visa free entry for select countries this year.

  • @florianluo8131
    @florianluo8131 Před měsícem

    Not anymore, currently a bunch of countries excempt:) As a foreigner living in HK this is amazing news

  • @lee98198
    @lee98198 Před 6 měsíci +7

    I love all the information you give, and you're voice is amazing and so clear

  • @bearhakuna514
    @bearhakuna514 Před 5 měsíci +2

    i went back and fourth china !!! its beautiful ...

  • @serajalhorani838
    @serajalhorani838 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Taxi's are the same everywhere once I was a tourist I took a cap and told him the destination which was pretty close he took me around unnecessary loop when I asked why he didn't go straight from the bridge he said the bridge broke 😂 I was like wtf

    • @yuluoxianjun
      @yuluoxianjun Před 2 měsíci +1

      they do same thing to me,a nativer

    • @DanielaShiga
      @DanielaShiga Před 2 měsíci +1

      Taxis will never do this in Japan. They will even confirm with you the route taken to see if you have other preferences, which is awesome.

  • @audrey72537
    @audrey72537 Před měsícem

    You do not need a visa beforehand if you are using the 144 hour transit visa, which can be obtained on arrival.

  • @limhong1095
    @limhong1095 Před 5 měsíci +1

    ❤ incredible China 🇨🇳 ❤

  • @Scrambler85
    @Scrambler85 Před 6 měsíci +5

    The USA 🇺🇸 should also require this

    • @PunditKING
      @PunditKING Před 6 měsíci +2

      For every country they should want the same thing required of the U.S.

    • @googlespynetwork
      @googlespynetwork Před 5 měsíci

      No

  • @fableagain
    @fableagain Před 2 měsíci

    Woah, these seem like actually good tips!

  • @johngrundowski3632
    @johngrundowski3632 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Nice info ,thanks

  • @Ratatabum
    @Ratatabum Před 7 měsíci +6

    Isn't there a 144-hour transit visa?

  • @cliffordnelson8454
    @cliffordnelson8454 Před 5 měsíci +2

    You did not include that not all hotels can take foreigners, and often can make reservations at such hotels, and not know that you cannot stay at the hotel when you arrive. This happened to me.

  • @velurimanjusha8877
    @velurimanjusha8877 Před 3 měsíci

    I want to visit China its on my bucket list. I will surely visit China one day. Thank you 🫶🫶

  • @caroleastmond9064
    @caroleastmond9064 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks!!!💐💐💐💫

  • @strikehun2006
    @strikehun2006 Před 25 dny

    Until November 2024 Spanish, Hungarian and some other European countries citizens can stay visa free up to 15 days.

  • @zenith5844
    @zenith5844 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for this

  • @bresy3793
    @bresy3793 Před 6 měsíci

    Ooooh Saturated images look so pretty. Very inviting. No I'm good thanks.

  • @William_Fei
    @William_Fei Před 6 měsíci +4

    You have forgotten the most important thing: to get a vpn before entering China!

    • @MrDextrator
      @MrDextrator Před 6 měsíci

      Why?

    • @ymhktravel
      @ymhktravel Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@MrDextrator Because certain apps like Whatsapp, Google, FB etc are banned and can't be accessed without a VPN. That's why a lot of locals there install VPN to access international contents.

    • @William_Fei
      @William_Fei Před 6 měsíci

      @@ymhktravel exactly. I think it's common sense😂

  • @onlydbrasko
    @onlydbrasko Před 4 dny

    Use a VPN or activate international roaming from your country's SIM card

  • @cptrofl1343
    @cptrofl1343 Před 5 dny

    Certain countries like Germany or France have no visa requirement for traveling up to 15 days in China. This rule is valid until 31. Dec 2025. Passport validity should be more than 6 months, thats also correct.
    Taking passport is necessary for checking in at hotels or taking a train or flight. However for daily activities like the Museum it is in my experience enough to have a photo or a copy of the ID page with you. The exception might be Beijing because of increased Security around Tiananmen Square.
    But in general I left my Passport at the hotel most times.
    My last advice: Learn Chinese 😂 it is so much easier to get around and you will enter a totally new world. People might be even more welcoming and friendly

  • @eutb857
    @eutb857 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Gut Info.

  • @fakerating
    @fakerating Před 6 měsíci +16

    Very bad information. China offers "visa free transit" for up to 144 hours, that's 6 days, in specific large cities, arriving by plane, if you are from certain countries, including the U.S.A. This is arranged on arrival.

  • @lieselstrick
    @lieselstrick Před 6 měsíci

    And for the visa you need to show an already payed return ticket and a plan how you want to travel (transport) and where and in which hotels you want to stay. When I told the wan that I might won't to stay one or two days longer in Nanjing, she became upset and "offered" me to rethink my plan and apply again after finding out what I would like to see.
    Applying for this trip was harder than my school exams...
    But the trio was really nice, the people so helpful and friendly and changes were possible. But better apply prepared with a schedule.

  • @mathewweeks9069
    @mathewweeks9069 Před 4 měsíci

    Your awesome and awesome video be safe out there ❤😎👍🙏

  • @Saidhi87
    @Saidhi87 Před měsícem

    Everything was perfect and in check. Still, from our group of ten people, my husband was told that he was not allowed to leave the airport. No explanation was given, ever(we politely asked, but none, nada). That was our first and probably last visit to China xD
    So be prepared for anything and everything.

  • @lovedivealma
    @lovedivealma Před 3 měsíci

    It's very easy to go to China from my country!

  • @xorandor
    @xorandor Před 3 měsíci

    Singaporeans now enjoy visa-on-arrival for 30 days in China. Likewise for Chinese citizens coming to Singapore.

  • @matthieulagardere3886
    @matthieulagardere3886 Před 3 měsíci

    2 weeks visa are granted for french at the arrival

  • @LMBillingsley
    @LMBillingsley Před 23 dny

    In Greece and Turkey you MUST negotiate taxi price before you start off! 😂

  • @alberte6109
    @alberte6109 Před měsícem

    In hindsight I could have been better prepared before coming to China to study, but so far it's alright

  • @asharimran2328
    @asharimran2328 Před 5 měsíci

    Great information, thanks. 非常感谢您提供的宝贵信息和指导。祝好运!

  • @Sdg1676
    @Sdg1676 Před měsícem

    I got a visa on arrival last year...

  • @o.c.g.m9426
    @o.c.g.m9426 Před 4 měsíci

    Those sounds like things I'd tell someone to do when visiting NYC 😂. Especially the "try not to seem to new" 😂.

  • @dawnnie387
    @dawnnie387 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi! I’m visiting Shanghai & Suzhou in June, and I heard that ever since covid tourists have to indicate their intention to visit local attractions/do some prebooking. Wanted to ask which website/link this is done at?
    Have also heard that many foreigners have issues filling up the relevant details for booking, due to limitations of inputs…

  • @punkinpie2
    @punkinpie2 Před měsícem

    Raise the red lantern !

  • @MillieSun-wp2pi
    @MillieSun-wp2pi Před 2 měsíci +1

    Also be prepared for boredom with the amount of TRAFFIC- (I’m Chinese/Japanese so I know this so TRUST me)
    You will literally die if not-

  • @frankiechiuh3401
    @frankiechiuh3401 Před měsícem

    NOT ALL INFO ARE RIGHT. You can check - there are 144 hours Visa on arrival in many airports!

  • @juliejoie
    @juliejoie Před 2 měsíci

    Is there e-sims cards available on apps ? Or obligated to buy physical card when arrived ?

  • @buffalo369
    @buffalo369 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Beware of scams in china.
    Don't leave your drinks unattended.
    Run if a pretty lady approaches you.

  • @TenkoDehPenguin
    @TenkoDehPenguin Před 8 měsíci +2

    Oh thank my stars I have a great translator and guide- my mother lol

  • @idahoffstuen8025
    @idahoffstuen8025 Před 2 měsíci

    😮😮😮

  • @bellatourigny4047
    @bellatourigny4047 Před 3 měsíci

    Know the basic laws as well.

  • @SG0041
    @SG0041 Před 7 měsíci +1

    my next trip is tokyo in a few months after that shanghai come 2025

  • @ravikhelawon8798
    @ravikhelawon8798 Před 5 měsíci

    Except for airport, are there other places where you can buy sim cards? Last time I didn't find places in Shanghai...

  • @iMonZ00
    @iMonZ00 Před 4 měsíci

    For my Passport I don’t need a visa (German one)

  • @shemii__
    @shemii__ Před 2 měsíci

    "China doesn't offer visa on arrival so you have to prepare in advance"
    Laughs in chinese passport

  • @vishnu-rz8gq
    @vishnu-rz8gq Před 3 měsíci

    Nice ❤❤😊

  • @rc....
    @rc.... Před 4 měsíci

    I knew they did in Shenzhen....

  • @seanmcdirmid
    @seanmcdirmid Před 8 měsíci +2

    Does China still not support E-sims?

  • @xelkim9666
    @xelkim9666 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Useless info, whats said in this video goes about every other countries.
    Pro tip:
    1)get your Alipay downloaded on your phone and your life would be so much more enjoyable
    2)get a VPN before entering China
    Then you are good to go 😊

  • @klerixil8673
    @klerixil8673 Před 2 měsíci

    Now make a video on how to get out of China once you are there.

  • @benfir8920
    @benfir8920 Před 2 měsíci

    Yep. Fall asleep in a taxi and get driven on a 30 minute detour

  • @sumanap1284
    @sumanap1284 Před 4 měsíci

    It's a beautiful dangerous country

  • @forme1981
    @forme1981 Před 3 měsíci

    Just book with local Uber, they must follow the app's route

  • @FGESLAIN
    @FGESLAIN Před 3 měsíci

    I love that she is not speaking English with an American accent. She’s much classier that way.

  • @jikosauce
    @jikosauce Před 4 měsíci

    Basically he's a normal taxi lol

  • @johnsmith1953x
    @johnsmith1953x Před 4 měsíci

    *Google's Fi network works in all of China*
    And it cheap.

  • @user-yw5hm4fy2i
    @user-yw5hm4fy2i Před měsícem +1

    Agreed on keeping your passport with you 24/7 even if you are taking shower..Bring it with you in the bathroom..Period..

  • @rithaferguson4814
    @rithaferguson4814 Před 3 měsíci +1

    My visit was wonderful. I was there back in early 2000's.

  • @nospam4279
    @nospam4279 Před 2 měsíci

    Also, be ready to fill out the longest visa application form ever, several pages. Longer than any other country I've ever been to. With very invasive questions like your parents information (DOB, job, ...). Even including a doctor's certificate of your health! VERY invasive information collecting going on. NOT necessary for just a tourist. And when you arrive in China, be ready to have your fingerprints scanned and face picture taken. I'm not joking.

  • @user-hp5bc5cy2l
    @user-hp5bc5cy2l Před 6 měsíci +6

    Chinese state media,
    literally warning you
    not to be taken advantage of by the locals
    我爱你,而且你好美丽!!

  • @myruthus
    @myruthus Před 6 měsíci

    Why do you need your passport to visit museum?

  • @36993020
    @36993020 Před 2 měsíci

    Also you can’t watch CZcams in China or use google

  • @snowecaddel9454
    @snowecaddel9454 Před 3 měsíci

    China seems beautiful. I wish to go someday but I’m afraid I won’t fit in because I’m a foreigner 😭(not to be racist)

  • @TenguHitori
    @TenguHitori Před 3 měsíci

    Purchasing train tickets? I just scanned
    My wechat pay?

  • @Patricksstealthvanlife
    @Patricksstealthvanlife Před 6 měsíci

    So basically it's like going to Myanmar? 😅

  • @eddiemanuelitonavarro2622
    @eddiemanuelitonavarro2622 Před 6 měsíci

    I love to see china but dont5 want to visit her beauty,

  • @Magund1
    @Magund1 Před 5 měsíci

    Sealed bottled water doesn’t mean it’s clean, it can be from local waterways, rivers, or a hose hooked up to a house.

  • @barbthegreat586
    @barbthegreat586 Před 3 měsíci

    Hmmm ... I'm white and don't speak Chinese, i think it might be difficult to pass as a lical.

  • @CheetosPuffs-gz2hl
    @CheetosPuffs-gz2hl Před měsícem

    🇨🇳🪳

  • @MarkMark-xz4ff
    @MarkMark-xz4ff Před 4 měsíci

    And….international internet access is limited.

  • @stevieguy5981
    @stevieguy5981 Před 6 měsíci

    Taxi drivers the same the world over

  • @jr75848
    @jr75848 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I luv it when you look at me like that 😻🥰

  • @user-um2ji2yj8t
    @user-um2ji2yj8t Před 28 dny +2

    很多城市根本不至于宰客好吧,别来这胡说八道好吗

  • @jhua8173
    @jhua8173 Před 5 měsíci

    Also make sure you bring your own toilet paper!

  • @libertarianPinoy
    @libertarianPinoy Před měsícem

    You forgot to tell us to make we didnt make defamatory remarks against the CCP or we could be arrested.

  • @BrokenAccountt
    @BrokenAccountt Před 4 měsíci

    Is it me or does she sound Australian?

  • @Niroshmm
    @Niroshmm Před 3 měsíci

    I won't come to China 😂😂😂😂

  • @FoxGameCZ
    @FoxGameCZ Před 5 měsíci

    People make visas on arrival? I thought that's something tou have to do before going to the country. And kmagjne arrivmng and getting rejectet what a waste of money. That wouldn't happen if you submitted visa request before arriving so yoy can cancel flight.

  • @Perceptionreflection
    @Perceptionreflection Před 2 měsíci

    Wear a passport belt under your tucked in clothes on the FRONT!

  • @jeannytse2654
    @jeannytse2654 Před 2 měsíci

    Make sure you don't get taken as political hostage

  • @eeneeno3518
    @eeneeno3518 Před 5 měsíci

    Ccp agent

  • @kavorkaa
    @kavorkaa Před 5 měsíci

    Thats why i go to Taiwan instead!

  • @spikermike2843
    @spikermike2843 Před 5 měsíci

    It's no longer true, right? You can now obtain a 144-hour visa upon arrival. This is enough to visit a large city, or a province's highlights. The condition is, you must show your final destination upon the end of the 144 hours. I suggest that you re-do this video to stop spreading outdated info. Not only that, many new additions have been announced for no-visa-needed list.

  • @TeachersPocketbook
    @TeachersPocketbook Před 6 měsíci +2

    And dont forget about the great Firewall, your apps aint going to work. Also, taxis can cost more at peak times...nights.

    • @ymhktravel
      @ymhktravel Před 6 měsíci +1

      You can get around there with a VPN installed on your mobile or laptop. Local Chinese have been jumping across the Great Firewall ...lol

  • @gemini88miller
    @gemini88miller Před 6 měsíci +1

    Also they will install an app on your phone for "security reasons". Youll probably have to wipe your phone after you leave to get rid of the app

  • @seulv.
    @seulv. Před 8 měsíci +8

    Help I’m Chinese, China is amazing especially taxis. The drivers are really nice and they provide water and tissues and much more, they talk to you if you talk to them and they are super friendly. They put music if you ask and you can ask any questions about china, you can show them your address in Chinese and they will know where to go. I love China a lot, visit Hong kong if you don’t want to get arrested but I don’t even know if you do get arrested

    • @Cookiestreamname
      @Cookiestreamname Před 8 měsíci +4

      Im going to china ( hong kong ) 💀💀💀

    • @West_Coast_Gang
      @West_Coast_Gang Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@Cookiestreamname bring a yelloe umbrella

    • @Cookiestreamname
      @Cookiestreamname Před 8 měsíci +1

      Why yellow?

    • @seulv.
      @seulv. Před 8 měsíci

      @@CookiestreamnameI don’t think you need to bring a umbrella, just be careful of the rainstorms and typhoons nowadays

    • @warrior6673
      @warrior6673 Před 6 měsíci

      ok. the last dont make sense . if i dont want to visit hong kong i will get arrested cuz i didnt visit it ? is that a rule here ?