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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2023
  • If you travel into the suburbs of Hangzhou, you'll be greeted by a curious sight: a full-length replica of the Eiffel Tower, along with a knockoff Champs-Élysées from Paris to go along with it. There's nowhere else in the world that you could've found someone with enough money and a lack of common sense to build such a thing. Only in China, and I'm grateful for their strange decision.
    In fact, there's not just a fake Eiffel Tower, there's also a fake England, Germany, and apparently even Wyoming. These unique property developments were all over the country, and I thought I'd go and check them out, starting with a fake London on the outskirts of Shanghai.
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  • @SabbaticalTommy
    @SabbaticalTommy  Před 9 měsíci +516

    Hope you're enjoying the China tour. Trying to keep it as real as possible.

  • @constancel4211
    @constancel4211 Před 9 měsíci +373

    "They're very small apartments actually" I see the developers went into some effort to replicate actual Parisian living conditions ! Kudos to them !

    • @HestonSinurayaJogja
      @HestonSinurayaJogja Před 9 měsíci +6

      lol

    • @jaybird2148
      @jaybird2148 Před 8 měsíci +2

      LOL!

    • @user-dw6dr2on6o
      @user-dw6dr2on6o Před 2 měsíci +2

      In fact, the living conditions in Paris have become very poor now. Garbage and thieves are everywhere

    • @hientrinhle6160
      @hientrinhle6160 Před měsícem +1

      French went to other lands during colony time but doesn't want others migrate to France now ??

  • @larsfromaustria
    @larsfromaustria Před 9 měsíci +890

    They failed to replicate all the crime.

    • @inkbold8511
      @inkbold8511 Před 9 měsíci +57

      😂 you gonna need proper phenotype face to act out the crimes.

    • @hanhantan6619
      @hanhantan6619 Před 9 měsíci +50

      Was looking forward to see replica of tent city

    • @LuigiCG
      @LuigiCG Před 9 měsíci +26

      Well, they would have to bring romanian "actors" for that

    • @oracl3ofdelphi
      @oracl3ofdelphi Před 9 měsíci +25

      also all the graffiti

    • @overthewebb
      @overthewebb Před 9 měsíci +39

      @@hanhantan6619 They won't allow the poverty of China to be shown either, go figure. Crazy right?

  • @s._3560
    @s._3560 Před 9 měsíci +228

    Fact is there are many Eiffel tower replicas around the world, not just in China - 2. There are over 16 in USA alone - Nevada, Ohio, N Carolina, Florida, Wisconsin, Georgia and even 2 in Texas !

    • @DaveListerr
      @DaveListerr Před 9 měsíci +16

      And also in Prague 😂

    • @dandis92
      @dandis92 Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@DaveListerr The one in Prague is not an actual replica as it was never meant to be. it was just inspired by the Eiffel tower but the shape is different.

    • @brasso4984
      @brasso4984 Před 9 měsíci +7

      The same with Big Ben.

    • @Martin_Daniel
      @Martin_Daniel Před 8 měsíci +13

      One of those replicas is the Tokyo Tower seen in innumerable manga and anime.

    • @redken12
      @redken12 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Not many replicas of Champs-Elysees :)

  • @Peter-MH
    @Peter-MH Před 9 měsíci +273

    Tommy’s ego being massaged thoroughly throughout this! 😂 “oh your Chinese is so good!” “Oh you’re so handsome!”.. Tommy “oh stop!.. no actually don’t stop” 😇

    • @ForeverDownByLaw
      @ForeverDownByLaw Před 9 měsíci +2

      Somehow, I think occasionally the "oh stop, no don't stop" isn't coming from Tommy's lips. 😀

    • @dreinhard52
      @dreinhard52 Před 9 měsíci +6

      pretty cool though, His languages are awesome

    • @TweekHavingaBadDay
      @TweekHavingaBadDay Před 9 měsíci +5

      Trust me if you've lived in China long enough as a foreigner who speaks even a little bit of Mandarin to the locals, you wouldn't feel so...

    • @wayneyu101
      @wayneyu101 Před 9 měsíci +2

      It doesn't mean stop , it is Shanghai local language, means, my Chinese is soso

    • @serriajohn
      @serriajohn Před 9 měsíci +27

      As a Chinese, I confirm his Chinese is very good, also he's got good knowledge of Chinese history and culture esp when he chooses West lake to introduce Hanzhou city and tells the legendary romantic love story that a snake married a man and later gave a birth of a child, A monk found out and believed this marriage broke the rule that human can not get married with this snake spirit, then used a temple tower to imprison the snake, and the husband and their child was deported, a few years later, The child grew up and learned Gongfu, and went to the tower to challenge the monk. the monk called river flood to destory the snake, but failed, finally the child defeated the monk and rescued his mother snake, and the whole family reunited again.

  • @fianorian
    @fianorian Před 9 měsíci +60

    Fascinating. As a Brit. at first glance I would almost have been fooled by that London area.

    • @dianad150
      @dianad150 Před 9 měsíci +9

      Great compliments from a real Brit. I also thought it was pretty impressive.

    • @bill_lumbergh
      @bill_lumbergh Před 9 měsíci +3

      Not enough immigrants

    • @MinotaurvsCyclops
      @MinotaurvsCyclops Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@bill_lumberghnot enough chavs, wannabe gangsters, rubbish and homeless.

    • @huangwu2563
      @huangwu2563 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I agree. I am Chinese but I lived in the UK for about ten years.
      1:46 -1:52 it just look like an area around the high street of a random English town. At first glance of course.

    • @l2qz711
      @l2qz711 Před 2 měsíci

      @@bill_lumbergh ICANT

  • @rebecca9949
    @rebecca9949 Před 9 měsíci +457

    I went to Hallstatt, Austria earlier this year and learned that they're suffering from overtourism because of the Hallstatt replica in China. People visit the fake Hallstatt and then decide they want to travel to Europe to see the real thing. They had to limit the number of tour buses allowed in on any given day because overtourism was becoming such a problem (lucky for me I picked a pretty quiet day to go and was able to enjoy the town without fighting crowds)

    • @magrittedeau
      @magrittedeau Před 9 měsíci +29

      so this is wrong? or what if the fake hallstatt reduce the number of tourists going to the real hallstatt? that is wrong too?

    • @DeSlagen8
      @DeSlagen8 Před 9 měsíci

      Hallstatt is a very small austrian town that for some reason was replicated. It got famous because of the Chinese replica@@magrittedeau

    • @RareTS
      @RareTS Před 9 měsíci +10

      thats crazy never knew that was even a thing that happened

    • @Cordycep1
      @Cordycep1 Před 9 měsíci

      Overtourism from china, seem easy fix.

    • @ungeimpfterrusslandtroll7155
      @ungeimpfterrusslandtroll7155 Před 9 měsíci +34

      In Hallstatt they have over 1700 visitors per inhabitant per year. In Venice i think they have around 30 or something. It's not just China though, it's also Korea, Japan, Arabic countries and a bit from everywhere. It will be restricted in the future, they are planning something just at the moment.

  • @dennisluz6453
    @dennisluz6453 Před 9 měsíci +47

    It is so enjoyable to see a foreigner speak the local language. And the locals are impressed. Great for international goodwill.

  • @lg5819
    @lg5819 Před 9 měsíci +35

    It’s amazing how fluent you are in Chinese. The Chinese people you met were very welcoming and friendly. I like your laidback approach when making vlogs. The replica Eiffel Tower looks remarkably accurate and huge in size. I hear there’s also another replica of a famous landmark called tower bridge in Suzhou.

  • @blazed3060
    @blazed3060 Před 9 měsíci +122

    Some of the best content I feel on YT hands down. Thanks for traveling for those of us that can’t.

    • @tombimashri8149
      @tombimashri8149 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Truth giving us history we never knew on each country he visits appreciated, Tommy s vloggs are top notch

    • @ainee9263
      @ainee9263 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Couldn’t agree more

    • @ainee9263
      @ainee9263 Před 9 měsíci +8

      @annoworldbridger don't take life so seriously

    • @moreless2690
      @moreless2690 Před 9 měsíci

      Why can't you? And who those of us?

    • @blazed3060
      @blazed3060 Před 9 měsíci

      @@moreless2690 why can’t I what? And those who can’t are those not financially stable enough or maybe those with health issues.

  • @hgos7211
    @hgos7211 Před 9 měsíci +53

    Cool tour around these replica towns😄
    Though small correction at 20:53 is that the metro pole says no digging without permission as the metro tunnel is underneath.

    • @michaelpisani5962
      @michaelpisani5962 Před 8 měsíci

      You think China is "habituating" select citizens to colonize the U.S.?

  • @joelaldodiaz
    @joelaldodiaz Před 5 měsíci +9

    I lived in China from 2005-2008. I love watching your videos. A lot of
    China has changed since I lived there and sometimes with current events I don’t recognize the China that I knew. The experience with that shop owner at 26:00 that they just randomly invited you for tea and watermelon is exactly how I remember China. Yes it was a difficult country but in the end the people were so incredibly welcoming and warm. I miss it.

  • @sidhu704
    @sidhu704 Před 9 měsíci +303

    Damn those England town replicas look better, better maintained and cheaper than like 90% of the houses in England 😂

    • @tombimashri8149
      @tombimashri8149 Před 9 měsíci

      How much are those British houses pse. X

    • @formxshape
      @formxshape Před 9 měsíci +39

      Until they crumble due to being tofu constructions 😂

    • @chamade166
      @chamade166 Před 9 měsíci +29

      They are meaningless, outside of their original cultural and environmental context

    • @jessehorstman
      @jessehorstman Před 9 měsíci +6

      Wow, I thought those prices were outrageous compared to the USA or even most of China. Is housing really that expensive in the UK?

    • @sleepyjoe4529
      @sleepyjoe4529 Před 9 měsíci +18

      @@chamade166 cope lol

  • @moa3810
    @moa3810 Před 9 měsíci +56

    The Chinese seem very friendly people.

  • @j4pp1n3
    @j4pp1n3 Před 9 měsíci +15

    The convo with the sudoku man was hilarious. Man has a natural affinity for casual comedy.

  • @MrJcantaro
    @MrJcantaro Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thanks Tommy glad to see you still uploading after a long break between countries, was worried you stopped, glad you didn't

  • @drop830
    @drop830 Před 9 měsíci +114

    The woman in that shop were so nice. I've recently started exploring China, through CZcams and all the travel Channels with vloggers. It's such a beautiful country. Some day I really want to go there

    • @IndiansareallPajeets
      @IndiansareallPajeets Před 9 měsíci +7

      Welcome to China❤❤❤
      Love you from China❤❤❤

    • @waz1077
      @waz1077 Před 9 měsíci

      Could u reccomemd some other channels ?

    • @AliA-wy2tf
      @AliA-wy2tf Před 9 měsíci

      watch katherines journey to the east@@waz1077

    • @drop830
      @drop830 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@waz1077 Dale Philip is my fav, but Bald and bankrupt is good as well

    • @bldomain
      @bldomain Před 9 měsíci

      Walk East and 中国街景 Chinese Street View@@waz1077

  • @booteechee6560
    @booteechee6560 Před 9 měsíci +25

    During Song Dynasty… coz of the emperor fled to Hangzhou from Northern foreigner invaded… he then temporarily settled in Hangzhou…. later he changed the name of this city as Linan (meaning Temporary safety settled down) ; after the war was ended…. After he returned to the capital palace…. Then Hangzhou was name again…. there was still a town by the name of Linan, just beside Hangzhou… now become suburbs of Hangzhou.

  • @garydrawsandpaints7745
    @garydrawsandpaints7745 Před 9 měsíci +146

    I spent a few days in Hangzhou as a teacher and judge for a animation festival. They have two beautiful art & design colleges there. I taught for a day at the fine arts college. Wonderful students and some great representational painting and drawing there

    • @IndiansareallPajeets
      @IndiansareallPajeets Před 9 měsíci +3

      Welcome to China❤❤❤
      Love you from China❤❤❤

    • @jasonyao1487
      @jasonyao1487 Před 9 měsíci +7

      The China Academy of Art in Hangzhou is one of the best art schools in China

    • @bluewhitespartan5258
      @bluewhitespartan5258 Před 8 měsíci +1

      And you even get a spy in your neck for free. Woah.

    • @marusdod3685
      @marusdod3685 Před 8 měsíci

      @@bluewhitespartan5258 so just like in the west?

    • @yangliu519
      @yangliu519 Před 7 měsíci +2

      中国美院, China Academy of Art, one of the top 8 art schools in China

  • @petermanuel5043
    @petermanuel5043 Před 9 měsíci +5

    I'm so glad you went to Hangzhou. I love the video! Thanks!

  • @barklex
    @barklex Před 9 měsíci +14

    This is a very interesting and entertaining travel report. Fantastic how you interact with the locals. Totally crazy to recreate the Eiffel Tower. Thank you for that!

    • @darkhalo153
      @darkhalo153 Před 7 měsíci

      It's not that crazy considering how many there are in the US

  • @dougsrepair1060
    @dougsrepair1060 Před 9 měsíci +22

    Always interesting, always fascinating. People in foreign lands are genuinely interested, but it’s important to be able to speak their language. Love your vlogs Tommy. I share your channel every chance I get.

  • @rrek7
    @rrek7 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Another great video! Thanks for always including the history of these locations.

  • @samliverpool7821
    @samliverpool7821 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Informative as always. Super interesting, I learn so much from your vlogs. Thank you!

  • @mynameisbob13
    @mynameisbob13 Před 9 měsíci +6

    thank you, i just love when people are friendly and invite you for tea =)

  • @larouch4029
    @larouch4029 Před 9 měsíci +7

    There are CZcams channels and then there is Sabbatical. Keep grinding bro, you are the true definition of eloquence, intellect and linguistic sophistication.
    Oh Tommy, when you went over those guard rails it reminded me that you are a New Yorker. lol.

  • @youme1414
    @youme1414 Před 9 měsíci +8

    I really like the attitude of the lady in black. She could pass for my aunt. Lovely and jovial human being.
    Thank you, sir.

  • @thomasjames7644
    @thomasjames7644 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Good to see you posting new vlogs, thanks keep them coming.

  • @Konamakona
    @Konamakona Před 9 měsíci +16

    “Less people on the streets, things have slowed down”…… next minute crowed train station, the train is full of people 😂

  • @moisesperez4605
    @moisesperez4605 Před 9 měsíci +29

    I like how you show us around, and you tell us some history about these places, definitely appreciate that.

  • @bootylatuttes1607
    @bootylatuttes1607 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Tommy from one New York world traveler to another love your videos and enthusiasm for your adventures. Keep on wandering, I’ll keep watching.

  • @cosmos5610
    @cosmos5610 Před 9 měsíci +99

    Sabbatical was asked a few times by older women if he was married. It's quite common that the older generation in China cares about if a person around 30 is married and suggests him/her to marry and have children, but I didn't expect them to ask an American tourist this question😂. They generally think a person should get married and start a family by around 30. The younger generation generally cares little about if a person is married or not. There are a lot difference between older and younger generations.

    • @Nadia1989
      @Nadia1989 Před 9 měsíci +11

      Probably trying to set him a date with a single relative or neighbour.

    • @ednabell7622
      @ednabell7622 Před 8 měsíci

      Usually if a man isn’t married by a certain age probably means they ain’t interested in women 😳

    • @Lanaya-vs1ws
      @Lanaya-vs1ws Před 8 měsíci +8

      Usually this is a way of greeting strangers in China, similar to "have you eaten?"

    • @longhuang-pu4yz
      @longhuang-pu4yz Před 8 měsíci +1

      正确的。

    • @pryder5943
      @pryder5943 Před 8 měsíci +4

      It's tradition, If it was in your own country you would also put your own traditional values first

  • @maureencohen379
    @maureencohen379 Před 9 měsíci +14

    I am really enjoying your videos! Thanks for showing us all parts of China, a place I’ve never been to, but now have more appreciation for.

  • @siameseire
    @siameseire Před 9 měsíci +97

    Thank you for being kind to the people you meet. I lived in Asia for 5 years as a kid and my parents were always very kind and respectful and friendly to everyone wherever we went and so we naturally were too. Many times people were surprised that we were (U.S.) American kids since some Americans are so loud and rude. Simple Kindness and respectfulness potentially save lives since they dislodge some of the stereotypes that divide people and make wars more likely. Thank You!

    • @MinotaurvsCyclops
      @MinotaurvsCyclops Před 9 měsíci

      Mainlanders are literally the worst in terms of rudeness, they definitely can compete with Americans for that title.

  • @user-jn4jc6jw6l
    @user-jn4jc6jw6l Před 9 měsíci +1

    WOW! That was great! Thanks for all your detailed efforts, as usual!

  • @adgurl01
    @adgurl01 Před 9 měsíci +18

    I visited there in 2019...there is also a National Park there. I love Hangzhou. The "Eiffel Tower" was underwhelming but it was a nice experience. I'll be returning as my friend lives in Hangzhou and I promised her a visit. By the way I live in Changzhou after living 4 years in Shanghai.

  • @ENWWN
    @ENWWN Před 9 měsíci +2

    Love your style! Nice to meet local people. Thanks, Morris.

  • @spyder199ed
    @spyder199ed Před 8 měsíci

    Bro. Just found your channel. Refreshing not being talked to death or talked to like a child. Cocos. Love it

  • @debbiep268
    @debbiep268 Před 9 měsíci +24

    Your friend said exactly what I said a few weeks ago. Theres definitely less people around now than in 2019. My town was always busy, roads all blockedwith cars, but since 2020 the roads are a lot emptier and less people around. Im in the Uk.

    • @sola4393
      @sola4393 Před 9 měsíci +14

      The covid pandemic really changed a lot of things around the world. People learned to stay home, work from home. In the west some commercial buildings started being empty. There were debate and complain by workers about why people cannot work from home, some jobs doesn't need to be working on site five days a week.

    • @hyc1266
      @hyc1266 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Worldwide, the tourist business has still not resumed fully yet. Even local people are spending time at home more than before the pandemic.

    • @ChocolateMilk..
      @ChocolateMilk.. Před 9 měsíci

      @@sola4393 *plandemic

  • @darthmada9574
    @darthmada9574 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Hey Sabbatical. I really enjoy your videos. Extremely interesting and they allow me to travel vicariously through you 😅 I was hooked with your Africa series and I continually look forward to reach and every upload

  • @CHayes121
    @CHayes121 Před 9 měsíci +5

    I'm happy to have found your channel.
    Keep it up!

  • @DecemberNames
    @DecemberNames Před 9 měsíci +1

    dude. amazing video. from shanghai to hangzhou. such a treat.

  • @toneloko930
    @toneloko930 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Dude you’re killin it. Keep ‘‘em coming.

  • @wilzwalkabout
    @wilzwalkabout Před 9 měsíci +99

    I never realized China was so beautiful. I spent a year in Russia and thought China might reflect the same austerity. Man, was I wrong. Bucket list stuff, now. One love from Boca.

    • @UntangledKnots
      @UntangledKnots Před 9 měsíci +24

      Some parts are stunning. Some parts are really really not. You can find everything under the Sun there, good, bad and weird.

    • @formxshape
      @formxshape Před 9 měsíci +15

      Nah man, I went to Běijīng, it’s grim and fake. Go to Taiwan, it’s way nicer.

    • @MikAnimal
      @MikAnimal Před 9 měsíci +2

      No. Maybe 20 years ago. Better skip it at this point.

    • @MikAnimal
      @MikAnimal Před 9 měsíci

      @@jenniferzhang864 china is dying. The foreign investment and tourism and expats communities are almost completely gone. Diversity of thought is being cleansed by Xi. They are literally teaching “Xi’s thought”. It is even illegal to not be happy.
      Stop the lies

    • @xshfish3095
      @xshfish3095 Před 9 měsíci

      @@formxshape 台巴子你恶不恶心?

  • @shahijmal
    @shahijmal Před 9 měsíci +6

    Very fun exploration for post-pandemic, would love to see Zhejiang next if you're going.

  • @josephvolk6243
    @josephvolk6243 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is the best travel vlog. Appreciate you, Tommy.

  • @imdbtruth
    @imdbtruth Před měsícem +1

    You're definitely my favorite CZcams travel channel! 34:00 - The cat was my favorite part of this video.

  • @johnsamu
    @johnsamu Před 9 měsíci +7

    The fact that the train stations all look alike is the great advantage, that way they can be build fast at low/reasonable costs.
    It's the secret behind efficient mass transportation.

  • @tonybaloney6656
    @tonybaloney6656 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Another great video. That looked like a Henry Moore in the park in Thames Town , gotta admire the detail 👍🏽

  • @paddy1952
    @paddy1952 Před 8 měsíci

    I've just seen one of your no bullshit videos for the first time. Subscribed. I feel a binge coming on.

  • @673AWSF
    @673AWSF Před 9 měsíci +2

    The effort put into that headphones add was unexpected but very appreciated.

  • @VitalSign_7
    @VitalSign_7 Před 9 měsíci +29

    I like how you travel confidently through China since you speak the language really good and folks all around complement you for that lol. I like watching your videos man. Keep the hard work and I would definitely like to join you on one of your trips throughout China.

    • @DK-yz9xk
      @DK-yz9xk Před 9 měsíci +4

      That’s cause china is actually safe

  • @jiessiewong901
    @jiessiewong901 Před 9 měsíci +9

    哇!你来杭州了,我就在杭州工作,而且天都公园我也去过。哈哈。😂😂你的视频真有意思。赞!

  • @MamaLifeBre
    @MamaLifeBre Před 9 měsíci +1

    Fantastic video as always, they keep getting better!!

  • @Thedailysideshow
    @Thedailysideshow Před 16 dny

    What a great vlogg! I really enjoyed watching your video. Felt as if I was there with you along the way.

  • @WayWillow
    @WayWillow Před 9 měsíci +5

    Are there as many retail stores closed in the city as reports suggest? Love your positive pov!😊

  • @robinxiang333
    @robinxiang333 Před 9 měsíci +12

    You are lucky to have a ticket for the shanghai-hangzhou HSR, people are complaining recently that every train on this line is full everyday!

    • @haiere
      @haiere Před 9 měsíci

      During the student holidays, there are not so many people when school starts in September.

  • @schmoonkie
    @schmoonkie Před 9 měsíci +1

    Interesting and entertaining as always. Thanks for the post.

  • @marcoallin
    @marcoallin Před 9 měsíci +1

    you videos are very enjoyable, your not leaning on any side and being very respectful of the foreign culture . You make us want to join you in an adventure. Thanks for the video

  • @peetiegonzalez1845
    @peetiegonzalez1845 Před 9 měsíci +71

    I love how you learn the basics in any language so quickly, but your Mandarin is so good this China tour is way more engaging even than usual. I really hope you can continue as planned without unnecessary interruption.

    • @selcukcilek555
      @selcukcilek555 Před 9 měsíci +10

      I bet he can. China is a nice country with nice people.

    • @Rubbe87
      @Rubbe87 Před 9 měsíci

      Seems to me he learns in 1-2 weeks.

    • @tafabeatz9417
      @tafabeatz9417 Před 9 měsíci +15

      He lived there for a couple of years

    • @Wazzup1991
      @Wazzup1991 Před 9 měsíci +10

      He can speak more than just a basic Mandarin as he lived in China for almost 7 years

    • @MikAnimal
      @MikAnimal Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@selcukcilek555it is a living hell. What are you talking about?

  • @maojianfu
    @maojianfu Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for your video! 40 minutes from Shanghai to Hongzhou is amazing thing!

  • @IPangkhor
    @IPangkhor Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome Tommy! Keep them coming 🤙🏼

  • @dlasky
    @dlasky Před 9 měsíci +13

    The replica towns will be a puzzle to future civilization archeologists.

    • @bikeman123
      @bikeman123 Před 8 měsíci

      They're so poorly made, they won't be around long.

  • @tileux
    @tileux Před 9 měsíci +58

    I love Hangzhou. I dont remember whether there was a high speed train from shanghai in my time. I always used to fly down. Last time I was there was shortly after they finished the Hongqiao airport. They rebuilt that airport - from being like a giant stalinist public toilet to brand new what it is today - in about 10 months.
    I once had about 40 factory workers line up for a photo with me next to the lake one night. My mandarin was really bad back then so I have no idea why.
    ps technically, Hangzhou was the capital of the southern song.

    • @tileux
      @tileux Před 9 měsíci +1

      @anglohan5428 Agree with all that. But your comment is going to make zip difference.

    • @eduardochavacano
      @eduardochavacano Před 9 měsíci +2

      Saw the West Lake on a Spring once, so definitely a glorious place.

  • @vincentchow6448
    @vincentchow6448 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Awesome video man, thanks for sharing

  • @alexg7885
    @alexg7885 Před 9 měsíci +1

    So just found your channel and I must say I'm so impressed that you can speak so many languages as I've recently went back and watched a good bit of your videos. was wondering how you studied this and if you had tips to become multi-lingual such as yourself.

  • @Innogrouphongkong
    @Innogrouphongkong Před 9 měsíci +5

    Your style's so unique, very laid back, very approachable despite..the beard (just kidding). Great work bro, keep going

  • @danluo
    @danluo Před 9 měsíci +16

    Your video is amazing! Not too much hate, also not too much praise. Just the pure reality, the good and the bad mixed together. There are always things you like and things you dont' like, that's the real world should look like.

  • @eu7435
    @eu7435 Před 9 měsíci

    Wondered what was going on with those replica towns. Thanks so much for the vid.

  • @markcornacchia4311
    @markcornacchia4311 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Amazing work and videos you produce ! Your super knowledgeable , refined and enjoy your insights on your explorations ! Keep up the good work my friend!

  • @datuhhhh
    @datuhhhh Před 9 měsíci +100

    For anyone confused by the flickering lights: Cameras made in America/lighting in America operates at a standard of 60Hz (this can be changed in-camera, of course), but China uses a 220V 50Hz system. As a result, the strobing of the lights at 50Hz causes aliasing due to the desync with his cameras 60Hz frequency (NTSC). It can be fixed by switching to the proper frequency for the lighting environment you find yourself in (In this case, Tommy should switch to PAL 50Hz).

    • @UntangledKnots
      @UntangledKnots Před 9 měsíci +5

      Good to know!!! I’ll try to remember it when I film. Do you know what the rate is in Japan?

    • @datuhhhh
      @datuhhhh Před 9 měsíci +12

      @@UntangledKnots I believe they use both haha. 50Hz in East Japan and 60Hz in the West - feel free to double check that. You can always check by just pointing your camera toward a light and looking through the monitor panel (or take a test clip if you don't have a way to monitor footage real-time)

    • @olfrud
      @olfrud Před 9 měsíci +1

      if you can control the shutter speed on your camera, it shouldn't be a problem.

    • @Just.A.T-Rex
      @Just.A.T-Rex Před 8 měsíci

      But then it wouldn’t post as ntsc no? Or just changes how it processes light?

    • @EvilSmonker
      @EvilSmonker Před 6 měsíci

      This is fascinating thanks for sharing

  • @Uiscebeatha565
    @Uiscebeatha565 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Great video, reminds me of my gap year in Hangzhou in 2009.

  • @Keissa9
    @Keissa9 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Hey sabbatical! I’m planning on visiting the beautiful china this fall too😍

  • @Ludo_Liu
    @Ludo_Liu Před 9 měsíci +1

    the time spent with you, and your point of view... I always like to spend time with you brother !
    My family just cameback from China... once more let me know if you plan to come around naija

  • @wimschoenmakers5463
    @wimschoenmakers5463 Před 9 měsíci

    Interesting..... heard of this place. Nice video and good explanation👍 !

  • @vesacksi
    @vesacksi Před 9 měsíci +4

    Haha that was funny when you went in the quality life experience.. no false ads there

  • @blue-xb1cq
    @blue-xb1cq Před 9 měsíci +3

    @28:45 - the lack of upkeeps in the building and area suggest the project is now part of a relocation program ( from poorer areas ). The initial intention was to attract wealthier people but it failed.

  • @FrenchGlobetrotter
    @FrenchGlobetrotter Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great content! Seeing this video from the real Paris, it's actually amusing. It makes me wish to visit Hangzhou one day.

  • @syritasdoneitgoodytwoshoes2471

    really enjoyed this! thankyou 😊

  • @busouting
    @busouting Před 9 měsíci +11

    Loved it, learning new stuff about China. Hopefully one day I can see this land. Thank you for sharing

    • @IndiansareallPajeets
      @IndiansareallPajeets Před 9 měsíci +3

      Welcome to China❤❤❤
      Love you from China❤❤❤

    • @busouting
      @busouting Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@IndiansareallPajeets Thank you

  • @adstix
    @adstix Před 9 měsíci +4

    26:25 such hospitality!

  • @thomasthomas8102
    @thomasthomas8102 Před 8 měsíci

    Very nice. Thanks for an unusual insight in China. Good luck with your next videos.

  • @danielmacleon3008
    @danielmacleon3008 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I lived and worked in Songjiang for 7 years. Thames Town was a nice evening walk. I was able to watch it become more popular over the years 2014 - 2021. Thanks so much for the video.

  • @davidevarest
    @davidevarest Před 9 měsíci +14

    Thanks for showing us the world 🔥🔥🙌🙌

  • @TheRampa
    @TheRampa Před 9 měsíci +7

    Plot Twist: It's a museum planned to show how "was" Europe before the WWIII lol +_+'

  • @user-fm3kd5ox4b
    @user-fm3kd5ox4b Před 8 měsíci

    Enjoy every step of your new journey. So exciting! 👏

  • @johnkup7796
    @johnkup7796 Před 8 měsíci

    I greatly appreciate your style of commentary.

  • @agentfisher2978
    @agentfisher2978 Před 9 měsíci +5

    The kid has a cat in his Backpack looool

  • @johnr.b.murray3417
    @johnr.b.murray3417 Před 9 měsíci +18

    Immediately the impression was dispersed when the red telephone booth still remained unvandalised. No such thing occurred in Britain. They were simply receptacles for calling cards of a risqué nature.

    • @aeronautisch
      @aeronautisch Před 9 měsíci

      I was expecting him to remark that it didn't smell like urine...

  • @globalnomad3488
    @globalnomad3488 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Informative, authoritative and deliciously ironic! More please!

  • @aarancole9296
    @aarancole9296 Před 9 měsíci

    So glad your back loving the China tour so amazing it has been

  • @Kaygee79
    @Kaygee79 Před 9 měsíci +28

    I am learning so much about China while watching these videos! I feel like I'm getting to travel the world each time I get to see one of your adventures! Thanks for all of this!

  • @KGold53
    @KGold53 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Love this touring and your talking with ordinary Chinese! Just as I remember it, the Chinese people are very nice and hospitable!

  • @SOUTHERNMAN33
    @SOUTHERNMAN33 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Been with you since 100k. Love the video as always.

  • @kingofaikido
    @kingofaikido Před 9 měsíci

    Nice. Enjoyed it. Funny about the tea vs beer...

  • @goonerboz6023
    @goonerboz6023 Před 9 měsíci +5

    China's railways make the usa look like they still using steam

  • @ILoveCiniminis
    @ILoveCiniminis Před 9 měsíci +7

    I love this. I'm in wonderland watching your Chinese vlogs.
    Thank you Sir.

  • @jimmetan7031
    @jimmetan7031 Před 8 měsíci

    I have an admiration that you can speak the local language in whichever country you go to. Thank you for all the wonderful videos you made.

  • @GlobalVirtualTravelNetwork
    @GlobalVirtualTravelNetwork Před 9 měsíci

    always enjoy your videos, keep them coming!

  • @Chunky246
    @Chunky246 Před 9 měsíci +28

    That's mad. That literally looks identical to the part of London I live in.