Are American Travelers To Mainland China Safe?

China remains a safe country for most visitors, with petty street crime being the most common safety concern. The training, capability, and responsiveness of Chinese authorities vary by region and city. If a US citizen chooses to enter Mainland China on travel documents other than a U.S. passport and is detained or arrested, the PRC government may not notify the U.S. Embassy or the U.S. Consulates General or allow consular access.

The U.S. State Department has warned Americans to reconsider travel to mainland China due to the risk of wrongful detention. While it is possible for Americans to travel to China for tourism purposes, the country has previously upheld travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All travelers to mainland PRC should prepare to be tested for COVID-19 and quarantine at a government-designated location upon arrival. Travelers to Macau will be required to follow local laws.

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is considered Level 3 of the four travel advisory levels, warning Americans to reconsider travel due to arbitrary law enforcement, exit bans, and the risk of wrongful detentions. The US State Department must make its travel advisory due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit bans, and the risk of wrongful detentions.

Despite these concerns, China remains an extremely safe destination with friendly services, breathtaking scenery, and a renowned culinary culture. It is essential for Americans to consider their travel plans and avoid mouthing off about their government or politics while in China.


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Is it safe to travel to mainland China?

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is imposing arbitrary local laws, including exit bans, on US citizens and other foreign citizens, without fair and transparent processes. The Department of State has determined that the PRC government has a risk of wrongful detention of US nationals, leading to a level 3 reconsideration of travel in Mainland China. This arbitrary enforcement of local laws poses a significant risk to international travel.

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Is China open to US visitors?

Americans can now travel to China for tourism purposes, following recent policy changes made by Beijing. As of January 1, 2024, US travelers applying for tourist visas to China are no longer required to present proof of roundtrip tickets, hotel reservations, or specific itineraries. This change came after a declaration by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United States that both countries mutually agreed to simplify the visa process to facilitate people-to-people exchanges between China and the United States.

Travel specialists with deep expertise in tourism in China and Asia, such as Mei Zhang, founder of WildChina and a member of Condé Nast Traveler’s Global Advisory Board, and Catherine Heald, co-founder and CEO of Remote Lands, have provided more information on how US passport holders can travel to China.

Is it safe for US citizens to travel to China?

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) government has been accused of arbitraryly enforcing local laws, including issuing exit bans on US citizens and other foreign citizens, without fair and transparent processes. The Department of State has determined that the risk of wrongful detention of US nationals exists in the PRC, prompting travelers to reconsider their travel plans to Mainland China and exercise increased caution when traveling to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Can Americans travel freely in China?

China has reopened its borders to international travelers and tourists after three years, resuming issuing all types of visas in March 2023. This allows people with valid travel documents to enter the country visa-free and has resumed issuing short-stay entry permits for certain citizens. China has signed agreements on mutual visa exemption with over 150 countries, allowing certain citizens to travel to China without a visa. However, most countries only allow visa-free arrangements for diplomatic or official passports.

Is it safe for Westerners to travel to China?

China, governed by a single political party, is open to foreign visitors, but they should be aware of political and cultural sensitivities. Foreign journalists should avoid demonstrations and large gatherings, as Chinese authorities enforce public order strictly. Anti-foreign feelings or attitudes may make them targets. Stay informed and follow local authorities’ advice. During periods of tension, authorities may block news reporting, text messaging, internet access, and international telephone lines.

Is Russia safe for American tourists?

The US government advises US citizens to avoid travel to Russia due to the destabilization caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In October 2022, the Russian government declared martial law in several border areas with Ukraine, including Bryansk, Kursk, Belgorod, Voronezh, Rostov, and Krasnodar. Consultations at the US Embassy Moscow and Consulate General Vladivostok are suspended, and all consular services should be contacted at the Embassy Moscow.

Is it safe for Americans to travel to China in 2024?

China is ranked 19th in the world’s safest countries by Numbereo, ahead of countries like Denmark and the Netherlands. Vision of Humanity’s Global Peace Index ranks China 80th, similar to Tunisia or Equatorial Guinea. Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection ranks China 21st out of 42 countries in its annual Safest Places ratings. These rankings provide a comprehensive view of China’s safety measures.

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Is China friendly with the US?

The relationship between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the United States of America (USA) has been complex and at times tense since the establishment of the PRC and the retreat of the government of the Republic of China to Taiwan in 1949. Since the normalization of relations in the 1970s, the US-China relationship has been marked by numerous perennial disputes including the political status of Taiwan, territorial disputes in the South China Sea, and more recently the treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.

The first major event between the United States and Chinese governments was the 1845 Treaty of Wangxia. Trade grew slowly, with talk of a giant buyers’ market in China always making the rounds among American capitalists. In 1900, Washington joined the imperial powers of Europe and the Empire of Japan in sending troops to crush the anti-imperialist Boxer Rebellion. The Open Door Policy opposed the subsequent carving up of China into spheres of influence among the victorious powers. Hopes that American financial power would be ascendant failed to materialize, as efforts during the Taft presidency failed to aid American banks invest in Chinese railways.

After the end of World War II and the resumption of the civil war, the US tried and failed to negotiate a settlement between the Nationalists and Communists, with the latter eventually achieving victory and driving the Nationalist government into exile on Taiwan. Proclaming the establishment of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 1949, relations between the US and the new Chinese government quickly soured.

An early setpiece of the emerging global Cold War was the American-led United Nations intervention in the Korean War, which China reacted by joining the war against the UN, sending millions of Chinese fighters to prevent a US presence on the Chinese border. For decades, the US refused to recognize the PRC as China’s legitimate government, in favor of the ROC based in Taiwan, and as such blocked the PRC’s membership in the United Nations.

Every US president since Nixon has toured China, with the exception of Jimmy Carter. The Obama administration signed a record number of bilateral agreements with China, particularly regarding climate change, even as its East Asian pivot strategy strained relations. The advent of the Xi administration prefigured a sharp downturn in these relations, which was further entrenched upon the election of President Donald Trump, who had promised a combative stance towards China as part of his campaign.

Is China friendly to US tourists?
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Is China friendly to US tourists?

China is generally a safe country to travel to, as long as you know your destination and stay alert. It is a popular destination for travelers from around the world, and understanding local cultures and laws is essential. However, small risks such as petty theft and pickpocketing can still occur in tourist areas, train stations, and sleeper buses. To avoid these risks, always carry your passport and have photocopies or digital copies of your purchases.

When haggling in markets, be sure to have the correct change and be confident when negotiating with stall holders. Paying for unmarked or unpriced goods may result in higher costs, and if you are not familiar with Chinese phrases, the language barrier can hinder your experience. Other scams to be aware of include being invited to a local’s home for a tea ceremony and receiving an inflated bill.

Are Americans accepted in China?

As a national of the United States of America, it is possible to gain entry to the People’s Republic of China for the purposes of work, study, or other commercial activities via a number of different routes. Nevertheless, it is of the utmost importance to obtain the appropriate visa, particularly if one intends to pursue employment in China.

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Is it safe for Americans to travel to Russia?

The US government advises US citizens to avoid travel to Russia due to the destabilization caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In October 2022, the Russian government declared martial law in several border areas with Ukraine, including Bryansk, Kursk, Belgorod, Voronezh, Rostov, and Krasnodar. Consultations at the US Embassy Moscow and Consulate General Vladivostok are suspended, and all consular services should be contacted at the Embassy Moscow.


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Debbie Green

I am a school teacher who was bitten by the travel bug many decades ago. My husband Billy has come along for the ride and now shares my dream to travel the world with our three children.The kids Pollyanna, 13, Cooper, 12 and Tommy 9 are in love with plane trips (thank goodness) and discovering new places, experiences and of course Disneyland.

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  • I’ve been to China 4 times, let me share my personal experience : – Mid 1990s, 1st time there with my wife for leisure because it was really cheap back then but let me tell you how frustrated and disappointed we were. We were in Quangdong and Shenzen and the bus that ferried us has no air conditioning, the roads were unpaved causing lots of dusts for us inside the bus and worse of all, no public toilets along the way. Really disappointed. – 2002, business trip sourcing for manufacturer to Qindao and Shanghai. Felt better than the 90s trip overall, just like any other trips to other 3rd world countries. – 2006, regional meeting in Shanghai. Was surprised with its developments, much much better and it felt like other South East Asian countries. – 2018, leisure trip with my wife to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou – I WAS BLOWN AWAY !! Clean, local Chinese people were happy with their livelihoods, crimes almost unheard of (really safe), the way those younger generations dressed and well behaved, surprised with how quiet Shanghai in 2018 was generally with 30 million population, more advanced feel as modern city and yet China retained those thousands of years cultural and heritage sites which are beautiful. Don’t get me started with their High speed trains and I read that their government subsidized the ticket fees and not interested in making profits – it’s for the people. Coincidentally I was in Austin Texas US just months before this 2018 trip to China and it’s clear, Texas Austin has no comparisons at all against Shanghai, homelessness can be seen at so many places and war veterans holding cardboards at traffic junctions asking for financial help.

  • As someone who has worked in China for 5 years, I can tell you clearly that China is the safest country I have ever been in. It is modernizing very quickly and is far more advanced than Europe and the United States. Those who are really afraid of China are those Western journalists, because their main task is to China is looking for garbage dumps and actors. Although they are difficult to find now, they must complete the task instructions from their superiors or they will be fired. If they are discovered by locals, they will either be beaten or call the police to drive them away. Most of these reporters are American media and British media and some German media, so they are not lying, because they are rubbish in themselves, and it is definitely fearful. Of course, if you are a normal person, you can travel around China at will. Only people with evil intentions are afraid, because they know them well. 😂

  • as a foreigner i can agree fully with your opinion about China. My family and I are from South Africa and live in Shenzhen and we love it here. It is a wonderful city and definitely worth visiting. It is very close to Hong Kong and Macau. And Guangzhou is also a must visit. I enjoyed your articles about Shanghai and very glad that you enjoyed your time there. BTW… the Chinese people LOVE being infront of a camera 😂😂😂😂

  • The people most propagandized are those living in the west / imperial nations, where empire is advance decay and the disinformation we are subject to is constant and immense. Hats off to you you guys for getting outside of the matrix and checking out China. Great article series you’ve shared! My family and I look forward to visiting soon.

  • As far as I know, Google’s negotiating condition before entering the Chinese market was that it would only abide by U.S. laws, which is unacceptable to China. Imagine a Chinese company going to U.S. to do business, but saying that it will not abide by U.S. laws. I live in Toronto and it’s not surprise that a lot of Chinese websites and apps are actually banned in the West. For apps like YouTube, Whatsapp, and Google, China has its own inventions and a market of 1.4 billion people. There is no app that every country in the world must use. If people want to use Google and other softwares in China, it is simple to download a VPN app, but most Chinese are not used to using Google. VPN is helpful for foreigners or some Chinese people who have lived abroad. There are benefits to this too. At least people don’t have to read all kinds of slanderous and false news, and people on both sides don’t have to criticize each other in comment sections to increase their hostility.

  • It is not fair to say that google is not allowed in China. In fact, Google chose not to do business in China because they don’t want to abide by the rules and regulations in China. As far as I can remember, Google, facebook and instagram were once operated in China and then somehow they moved out when the government asked them to follow the regulations like that all business sectors needed to follow in China. After that, China develop their own platforms which has similar functions but more advance features, like wechat. Now, if you use a data card issued in Hong Kong, you can use google, facebook, twitter and instagram, etc in China, without any problem.

  • I spent a month travelling around China a number of years ago. Had an amazing experience in both city and rural areas. I met some lovely locals and the food was really good. A fascinating country that I would love to revisit. Golden rule when travelling to any country is be respectful . If you want it to be like home…stay at home. Being a little out of your comfort zone is what makes travelling exciting and helps you understand the world a bit better. Being a tourist vrs a resident in any country is not the same thing however and experiences may differ.

  • I think the camera is very good. Once my dog ran away from home, and it took me 2 hours to find out that he was not at home. So I went to the police for help, followed the dog’s route through the camera, and finally found the dog at a home 10 kilometers away. I think if a person doesn’t do anything illegal or doesn’t think it’s right, he doesn’t need to worry about being articletaped as evidence.

  • Glad you two had a good experience of China. Many descendants of overseas Chinese from Singapore/ Malaysia make the trip back to not only visit their ancestral province to see the places where their parents/grandparents/great grandparents grew up but also travel the country extensively. The country has such a deep rich culture and long history. It helps if one knows a bit of the language so to better appreciate it. But even if you don’t, you can still appreciate its numerous UNESCO sites of natural beauty. Many overseas Chinese tycoons contributed towards their communities in colonial Singapore. Tan Kah Kee is one such person with great contribution towards setting up good schools in Singapore and China. Xiamen university in China was also set up by him. The Overseas Chinese museum in Xiamen is worth visiting. Hope that Ivana one day can visit the place with her family and relatives too.

  • Hi there, I’m a Chinese Canadian who has been living in HK for the last 30 years but I still have many friends and relatives who are still living in GTO and Vancouver. I am really glad that you actually see it in your eyes on what China really is today! I was, like many Hong Kong people, brought up by Western Education and had a very negative vibes about China but I gradually found myself being heavily influenced by the heavily manipuilated propaganda badmouthing China in every facets! I now regret I did not explore China enough and for me, my biggest goal is to visit as many places in China as much as possible in the rest of my life! And I now visit Shengzhan regularly, once every 2 or 3 weekends per month for great food as a perfect excursion trip. I also went to Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan and saw the most breathtaking views of my whole life compare to all the countires across the continents I had visited. Mind you I had spemnt years living in Vancouver where the Rockies is in the backdrop. See it to believe is the best attitude to understand the people, places and government of China! Have a great trip exploring the beauty and great food of China! Xinjiang is a place you must visit and you can spend months there!! Such beautiful nature and diversity of ethnic goups!

  • When I went to Beijing years ago, I forgot and left my Genie home garage opener in my backpack and brought it with me to the country. The airport security officer checking my backpack saw it asked me what it was. I almost panicked, because it’s a little device with a single button that looked like a bomb trigger, and the officer had never seen one before. I thought I’ll for sure be detained for hours of questioning. I explained it’s a garage opener that we use in the US. His co-worker standing next to him confirmed to him it’s indeed just a garage opener, and he smiled, put it back into my backpack, and welcomed me to China. I must admit, that I was influenced by media propaganda and just assumed the worst about China. Fact is, most people there simply aren’t as portrayed by Western media at all.

  • Thank you for traveling to China and showing you the real China. I am a Chinese, no matter what country you are from, as long as you want to really come on a trip to China, I am happy to be your tour guide. We are all human beings of the same world, why do we hate each other so much because of our nationality when we don’t see each other?

  • thanks for the article, im chinese and im glad u guys enjoying it here! So if u wanna explore the country more here are some ideas: 1. Xi an, its an ancient city and has a very historical culture 2. Zhang jia jie, its a place wellknown for its bizzare mountains if u guys wanna go for a hike 3. Chongqing, recently very popular among the young people, its a very magical city for the magical buildings 4. Chengdu, a very warm city, good foods, maybe u can even see pandas China is so huge so different place really differs a lot. There are more to be found 🙂

  • I just watched your 2nd article from China & I think it’s amazing. I live in Hawaii and my wife is Chinese. You are so on point in everything you describe. China is mysterious for those that I’ve never been there. I first went to China on January 8,2011. I too was nervous when I first landed and my wife’s hometown of Dalian China but after I was there, it didn’t take me one day to feel right at home. Yes, this is a mysterious place but the people are so friendly. Let me emphasize. They are very outstandingly friendly. Yes it is different government but you need to go there like I did to experience it and I’ve been going for 12 years now and I love it every time I go except for I miss during the pandemic I wasn’t able to go be my wife would go home and I’d stay for 60 days. We would leave in 58 days because my visa only allowed me to stay for 60 days. But we go back every year this year. We’re going for five months and we’ll travel go to Hong Kong or fly to South Korea and then come back. I love it the food is great, so I wish I could talk to you more but if you want to go to another great city with great food, go to Dalian, it’s in the north east and the food is great. Try to hot pot with lamb is spicy try to lamb kebabs the dumplings everything is great and that Dalh and the food is awesome.

  • I travelled to China, more specifically Guangzhou, for the first time in the mid 1990s. Yes, I was initially scared as it was my first time in a communist country but things turned out fine. I even filmed my entire trip on my Sony Handycam and had absolutely no problems doing so. At that time, Guangzhou was not very developed and seemed a bit backward. Fast forward to the present and I couldn’t believe how it had transformed into a clean, efficient and modern city…the difference was like day and night! I have also recently travelled to Beijing and absolutely loved it. It’s steeped in history, culture and grandeur. The highlight of my trip was the amazing Great Wall of China! The feeling up there was epic and unforgettable! Would also love to visit Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu and the Avatar mountains one day! Greetings from hot and sultry Kuala Lumpur!

  • Your review of touring in China is spot-on. The people are very nice and welcoming. Only once, when my wife and I were at the railway station and showed our passports to buy tickets, did we encounter a nationalist in line who yelled at my wife in Mandarin to “go back to America”. The cameras don’t bother me, and in fact make things feel safer since pickpockets and other petty criminals are less likely to target tourists if they think they are being watched. Been to China 11 times (including right now) since my wife is from here and has relatives to visit. Never gets old for me, even though I’m getting old (turning 70 in a week!). The fears about China are greatly exaggerated by the west, indeed!

  • I don’t know why not being able to use American made websites and social media is such a big deal…China is much bigger and has bigger population than the US has, doesn’t it make more sense for them to use their own social media and internet based on their own language? This criticism isn’t targeted at just you, but for people in general who has come to rely on American internet and social media and take that as the norm everywhere they go. Big countries like China, India and Russia should be able to create their own cyberspace and social medias free from American influence.

  • If we don’t do something bad, why should we be afraid of surveillance cameras? In China, doing crime will be handled less than 20 minutes by the police. Stealing or Pickpocketing? Hell ya done! 😅People in China actually don’t care about what they say outside the country. They live a happy life, safe and prosperous and they trust their government. In Confucianism, they believe in karma too; you reap what you sow. Have a nice holiday guys.. My ancestors are in Fujian province too 🙂

  • As someone that has lived in China for 17 years, has a Chinese wife and daughter born here. I will honestly say, China is most likely nothing like you would expect or have been told, but everything you would love. I finally convince my eldest sister whom I would say for many years was border line xenophobic to visit ( she is rich and well traveled ) once she came she was “OMG this place is so good I can’t wait to come back ” and I live in a tier 2 city 🤭

  • I believe in seeing is believing. That’s why I’ve traveled to many cities worldwide, including over a hundred in China. In my opinion, regardless of one’s religious beliefs, it’s essential to help others and bring joy. Similarly, any government, no matter which country it governs, should prioritize serving its people.

  • Well, Steve, thank you very much for sharing your honest thoughts about your trip to Shanghai. It will help to open the minds, eyes and hearts of those who have that hate feeling/ill feeling towards the country. Yeah, Beijing would be nice to visit as l had been there. Xiamen which is in the Fujian province, is interesting too. (I have been there too) My late father in law was from Fujian. Anyway, thanks again for your China series which l liked and loved perusal. Great job, Steve lvana. And your China series is doing super good. Bravo !!! 💪👍

  • I was in Hangzhou in 2019, as a solo woman traveller. I knew it’s generally safe but still curiousll how safe was it. So i had a conversation with the taxi driver ( i just randomly hailed one). He told me that if you lost your laptop, the poluce could track the thief within 1 hour. The thief wouldn’t be able to catch any public transport to flee. As a result, robbery and other crimes are low, coz, they can’t get away.

  • Welcome to China and make a fair comment and say what you feel, thank you! I grew up in China, and I also travel abroad. I feel sad that foreign countries misunderstand us deeply. In fact, we are just like people in other countries. Our country is very good, although it is not perfect at present and always gives some bad media a topic to amplify and make biased reports. Some of the things you mentioned, maybe I can explain: 1. On the Internet, google itself shut down its business in China, but China did not throw it out. It did do something damaging to our country. Not all of us have the discerning ability to avoid being disturbed by processed information, most of us are guided by media information, so blocking these sites is not necessarily a bad thing, but we can access other networks freely; Second, about cameras, our country is committed to reducing crime, cameras are conducive to search, and its existence does make our society safer, we can put things as we like, because the police can help us find them, as for privacy issues, they will not face the wrong place to shoot, after so many years of operation, You can believe that their presence brings us far more good than harm, we don’t have to worry about walking down the street being shot at, we don’t have to worry about being mugged, we don’t do bad things so its presence doesn’t affect us, but we want it to be more.

  • I’ve never had any issues in all the years I’ve travelled to China and I’ve been visiting for the last 10 years, generally for a month at a time. Google maps was the first and pretty much only app I missed whilst in China, but I’ve found other apps that are just as good. I also use Bing when in China, and it’s getting better though not yet up to Google just yet. The camera issue is really funny because most other countries have a ton of cameras everywhere, but we just don’t notice them. You don’t notice them in China after awhile either. If you believed everything in the media you’d never leave home, for instance if you believed the Hollywood films, then America is full of car chases, shootouts and people being killed on every street.

  • Many foreigners who have never been to China mistakenly think that China’s environmental protection is not good, and their thinking must be stuck in a decade ago. I currently work for an energy company, and I happen to be in the same office as the engineer responsible for environmental protection. I know their work very well. The company I work for is a traditional thermal power plant, which uses coal as the fuel for power generation. But in the production area of this plant, you don’t see any coal ash at all, except for the coal transport tunnels. Every outlet in the plant, whether gas or liquid, is equipped with hazardous substances detection sensors, and the data must meet clean emission standards. The sensors are connected to the government’s environmental monitoring agency, which monitors them and penalizes companies if their emissions exceed standards. In addition, the environmental protection department will regularly come to the factory to check whether the local test data is synchronized with the data received by the government department, so it is impossible to fake. In addition, the environmental protection department will also regularly monitor the quality of soil and groundwater in the factory and surrounding areas, so as to prevent illegal manufacturers from discharging harmful substances into the ground. This is the true environmental practice of my company. All enterprises in China implement environmental emissions in this way. Therefore, the atmosphere in China is very good now.

  • You guys can go to Xiamen or Chongqing! Xiamen, located in Fujian province, is a coast city whose downtown area is on an island. In ancient times, many people from Fujian and Guangdong immigrated to South East Asia. The city is famous for it’s island culture, mixture of Chinese culture and South East Asian vibe. The downtown area of the city is not too big, and the public transportation system is super convenient. An extremely tourist friendly city for a city walk. Chongqing is getting really popular these days. It’s built in a mountain, the architecture and the layouts of the city is mind-blowing. It’s famous for it’s maze-like layout, spicy food(hot pot) and architecture. We always say it is an 8D city. 😂 You can find many youtubers posting articles about Chongqing, I’m not gonna lie, it is a city that has so many things to offer. But not so many people are posting articles about Xiamen. Maybe you guys can be one of the first youtubers to explore Xiamen city. You might be surprised.🤭 Or you guys can visit both cities if it’s possible.

  • please try Macau, it is where i got married. Spent time at my wife’s place in Macau and time with her brothers and sisters in Guangzhou, her family are great and accepted me as an Englishman straight away. walking around Guangzhou pushing my great nephew in his pram (about 1year old at the time) i had plenty of interactions with the locals who like 99% of Chinese where so polite and friendly. Even the police are so helpful when i needed help as a non Cantonese speaker

  • It’s a good thing that they’ve recently approved visa free for 15days for Malaysians and now that u guys have ventured SHA, u guys understand the different perspective of the country. I personally love SHA, its just so modern compared to Beijing. Having traveled to SHA numerous times since the 90s until 2012, i really enjoyed every minute of it, be it shopping, eating, exploring, going for massages etc. So, continue to explore China & HKG. It is an interesting place to visit apart from what u guys read/hear from the media! 😉

  • I currently live right at the border from Hong Kong in Shenzhen. It is really easy to go there from Hong Kong either using a ferry, high-speed train, or even the Hong Kong metro system. It is an incredibly modern city built in 1979. From there it is really easy to go to Guangzhou or even Dapengsuocheng a small ancient city a couple km away. It’s nice to see your views on China as a foreigner living here. And if you need to use google just download a free VPN (not really legal but it isn’t enforced). Continue your travels and have fun!

  • As a Chinese who living in Beijing, I don’t recommend visiting Beijing during the winter. People are confined to their homes due to the cold, and the scenery is filled with desolate bare branches. Choosing another season to visit Beijing would be a better option. Therefore, consider staying in southern China. Xiamen is a good choice, and Yunnan is another recommended destination.

  • I thought London and Tokyo have just as many cameras, and their objectives were all the same, ie keeping the place safe. It is good that you experienced the city yourself and hope more people will travel there, than learning through the media, and if prejudices set in, you get all the wrong information.

  • Glad you loved your trip in Shanghai. It’s true it’s the largest city, but it’s not a show city. All tier 1 or tier 2 cities are like it, but less crowded. Also don’t visit Beijing (I’m from there btw), too cold at this time and not much to do outdoor. Go to Chongqing or Chengdu 🎉 great experience guaranteed.

  • I really like the article you shared. Thank you very much, not only because of the beauty of these articles, but also because you are telling the truth. I once lived in the UK for 3 years, and when I presented photos and articles of my work and life in China to my British friends, they didn’t even believe it was China because those photos and articles showed that Chinese people’s lives were even more modern than those in London. When I showed them the photos I took when I went to my grandfather’s house in the countryside 30 years ago, they said that this is what we think of as China!

  • As a Chinese, I very much welcome you and your wife (she should be a descendant of Fujian and should go to Fujian to experience the traditions left by their ancestors) to travel to China. There is an old saying in China: “Reading thousands of books is not as good as learning.” “Ten Thousand Miles of Road”, the best way to truly understand the customs and customs of a place is to live there for a few days and communicate with the local people; because of the differences between Chinese civilization and European and American civilization, it will be difficult for you to understand our culture in a short period of time. Culture, so the national level is naturally full of slander, complaints and slander due to competition, but this does not mean that the two cultures should be in opposition. China has not rejected foreign cultures since ancient times. Traveling to 32 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China I can deeply understand this. Today’s China is formed by embracing the cultures of various ethnic groups and localities after thousands of years of evolution. Of course, your trip is short and you may not be able to experience this yet, but there will be plenty of time in the future to experience the different cultures in various parts of China. I wish you all a pleasant journey!

  • When you spoke about the value of things in China, I somewhat related to that. When I went to Suzhou (which is about an hour’s drive from Shanghai) over 20 years ago, a bowl of noodles cost about CNY12.00 (which was about SGD2.40 then) and to eat in a fancy restaurant cost CNY100.00 (which was about SGD20.00 then) and to go to a high-end disco cost CNY50.00 (which was about SGD10.00 then). When I watched your article, the bowl of beef noodles you got was CNY23.00 which is almost double what I paid for before, but that being said, it was the price of a bowl of noodles in Suzhou, not Shanghai, so that might account for some of the price difference too.

  • just ignore those haters. some people just can’t accept the truth that there is a system beside of democracy that work well. sometime i read comments, telling some vloggers in china to go to the ‘REAL CHINA’ in rural area. it is weird. i mean, why do they tell people not to go to beautiful places? everybody travel to see how beautiful this world is. if they want to find the slum in china, why don’t they use their own money, buy ticket, and show us the ‘REAL CHINA’ they always talk about.

  • Welcome to China! The only thing I want to remind you guys is that Beijing as a capital of China has more restrictions. Many attractions requires an appointment, and they are mostly closed on Monday. And do not take the metro around 8 AM and 5 to 7 PM. Astonishing crowded. I really hope you guys have a good time in China.

  • Whether you love or hate China, everyone is welcome to travel to China and get to know the real China! See the good and the bad, say it, it’s okay! But please don’t start rumors! Please don’t tell us how to live. We welcome everyone to travel to China, it doesn’t mean we like other people interfering in our lives ❤❤❤ If it is dangerous to go out at night, shooting, drugs, graffiti, vagrants, thieves, robberies, mess… These are the freedoms you need, enjoy them, we don’t need them! Don’t make us do this! Welcome to China❤❤❤

  • Yunnan province for the majestic mountains -Lijiang is a must visit. HuangShan for the kind of magical needle like mountains you see in traditional Chinese paintings. Beijing for the glory of the 1500-1900s and the Great Walls. There are too many places in China and you can spend years traveling China. China is seriously the single most hugely underrated travel destination.

  • Please visit Chongqing, it’s very different from Shanghai. Beijing, Chengdu, Suzhou and Hangzhou are very nice too. Many smaller cities are nice too. I heard Xiamen is nice too. But I strongly suggest Chongqing, cos the city is built on mountain sand it’s located between 2 rivers Jialjng and Yangtze. And you can visit Chengdu which is nearby, a very historic place – I really love the Chengdu Musuem – the exhibits are authentic (erm, fresh from the ground), whereas Beijing – the architecture and infrastructure are majestic, but in terms of museum artifacts – not that plentiful as those in Chengdu.

  • Hi Steve, as a Chinese living in Toronto, I would say that Toronto actually has a lot of very authentic Chinese food, especially in Vaughan, Markham and North York. I highly recommend you to try different styles of Chinese food after you come back to Canada, especially Cantonese food. Many of the restaurants that serve Cantonese food are no different from what I used to eat in Guangdong Province.

  • I would suggest Beijing as your next destination. While many museums and attractions (like the National Museum and the Summer Palace) requires reservation in advance which is not easy for foreign tourists (their English websites are poorly maintained, for some of them you have to book with WeChat), but still worth the time! As a Beijing native, hope you guys will enjoy this city.

  • Hi,I am an Chinese international student studied in Canada and I enjoy your articles so much.I ‘m so glad that you can share the true situation in China.If you want to try the most traditional Chinese historical city,you can choose Xi’an,which is my hometown and the capital of 13 dynasties in ancient China.Now Xi’an can be seen as the best place to feel the traditional Chinese culture,which is very different from the style in Shanghai.Now Xi ‘an is a large city with 13million people,which combined with both historical and modern.There are many nice tourist place in Xi’an,such as Grand Tang Mall(大唐不夜城,which is most famous for it’s night view,you can translate it directly into “Grand Tang Never sleep city” ),Wild Goose Pagoda (大雁塔),Grand Tang Royal Garden Park(大唐芙蓉园),Qujiang Lake(曲江池) and Xi’an Historical Museum.Also go walk on the ancient city wall in Xi’an and the ancient Xi’an Bell Tower will be nice choices.If you plan to go,I strongly recommend you guys to book a hotel in Qujiang area,which is the best area built completely in ancient Chinese style,the best and most attractive area to tourists .Alternatively,you can see the Terry cotta warriors in Xi’an.If you plan to go Xi’an, I can provide a very detailed travel guide to you guys.

  • FYI: About the detention of the Two Michaels, according to a report by The Globe and Mail in November 2023, Spavor is seeking a multimillion-dollar settlement against the federal government for involving him in espionage activities without his knowledge. Spavor alleges that he provided Michael Kovrig with intelligence on North Korea, which Kovrig then secretly gave to the Canadian government and its Five Eyes allies without Spavor’s permission, leading to their arrest and detention. (Wikipedia)

  • People are crazy 😂 USA will ofc paint China as a bad country because they are scared of being surpassed, which is already happening. The image people have of China here in Brazil is hardworking people because of the immigrants we have here, they are also our biggest partner, also people love shein, shoppee, aliexpress and now thanks to tiktok people can see how beautiful the country is, there’s also a lot of memes from China becoming popular here. I feel like China has been reserved the past few years but now they are trying to have more soft power and influence the ocident through internet and their culture. Which is why usa tried to bann tiktok there 😂 they are scared china is collecting peoples data but they can’t in China cause they use their own apps lol. Anyways I like that you guys went and tried to have your own opnion.

  • Hi, as a Chinese, I think all foreign YouTubers have gone to big cities, which are actually not special to me. I suggest you go to Shantou for an adventure. It has the best food in China and an ancient environment. It is not a first-tier, second-tier, or even third-tier city, but it has a strong sense of life. The street food there will be a refreshing experience for your audience. It takes about 3 hours to take a high-speed train from Hong Kong to Shantou, with one train per day. I look forward to your adventure. By the way Shantou and Xiamen are in the same direction. You can spend two days in Shantou and then go to Xiamen. There is plenty of time.

  • Glad you guys had great time here in China, I am a Chinese used to in Europe for 10 years and I chose to return home for good this year and I am so happy I did, because China is one of the most beautiful safe country in the world, don’t believe any western media when they try to tell you all the propaganda about China, come and see with your own eyes and experience it with an open mind, take the high speed train go to Beijing and Xian next time to see the historical part of it then go to Chengdu which is my favourite city to experience relaxing life and see wild pandas 🐼 China will never disappoint you whatsoever you are looking for 😊

  • If you go to Xiamen, there’s a Mountains to sea trail that starts near Dongdu Cruise Square. It’s an awesome elevated path that takes you up to the hills and offers great views of the city. The entire trail is 23 km long, you can leave the trail at anytime as there are numerous exit points along the trail. They also recently opened a new high speed rail line from Xiamen to Fuzhou, the provincial capital. The train averages 300 km/hr. and you can get to Fuzhou in less than an hour so I recommend even just a day trip so you can get a taste of different cities.

  • You are right, Steve. Traveling is to visit places, to enjoy the scenery, people, their culture & their history etc., you are not traveling because you want to change their society, their way of life etc. As for security cameras, there are buildings, your friends’ houses with plenty of such cameras installed and you are not complaining when you are visiting them or refuse to visit them. For example, in certain stretch of the motor highways of Malaysia, the authorities had installed speed cameras, sometime with dummy one including a cut out dummy photo of a policeman, and that helps significantly reduce the speeding beyond legal limits, at least for those areas. Hahaha. Cheers.

  • You hit the nail on the head! I am from a small town, Northern California, and I’ve been in Shanghai, China 8 years, and it is NOT what is portrayed. It’s pleasantly surprising how China is actually super friendly to westerners!!!! You will LOVE the GREAT WALL in Beijing!! Or go to Xi’an, the TerraCotta Warriors!!! Or even Chengdu, where all the wild Panda are native.

  • I appreciate your articles very much. Although I haven’t stayed in China for a long time, I feel that you are very sincere and friendly. China is one of the safest countries in the world. Do not believe the distorted reports on China by a few anti-China media in Western countries. Thank you for your article. I wish you a happy trip to China!

  • From my personal experience China is one of the safest countries in the world in terms of personal safety i.e. walking on the street, in a park etc. The only other places that I can instantly compare the safety perception of Shanghai/Shenzhen/Beijing to would probably be Singapore and perhaps Hong Kong. It’s VERY safe. Most Westerners, especially women, who would usually be at higher risk of assault or harassment in many other countries, will be a bit surprised as there is literally zero concerns about personal safety of any kind whatsoever in China. This is a very nice and relaxing experience and one of the things that keep dragging me back to China.

  • For 99% of visitors to China it is clean and safe. The farther you venture away from the urban areas then it becomes less “clean”, but still safe. Like anywhere else if you break the law or commit some indiscretion then your visit becomes “interesting”. We used to travel to Guangzhou regularly to visit the in-laws and as a rule: no discussion of politics, religion, and in my case their family business.

  • You are right, to see the places by you own eyes and to feel it by your heart is way better then just get the info from the media. If you travel to Macau, pls consider to take a bus crossing the HK/Macau/Zhuhai bridge which is the longest sea crossing bridge in the world. Regarding the internet in China, suggest yoh to consider to use VPN service enable yiu can acess google, FB and youtube etc… I travel to China for businesx very often and it works properly. Enjoy the stay in HK, have some good food here.

  • 我也老上海人,住在上海67年,最近30年上海的发展很快,中国旅行几乎看不见”流浪汉”。中国众多的摄像头是保护人民出行安全,不会监控人民的隐私,路上丢失财物或走失儿童,报告警察署就可以通过这些摄像头找到。为什么中国城市夜里行人很多并安全?就是这些摄像头起到了作用。😀 I am also an old Shanghainese who has lived in Shanghai for 67 years. In the past 30 years, Shanghai has developed rapidly, and when traveling in China, it is almost impossible to see “homeless people”. Many cameras in China are used to protect people’s travel safety and do not monitor their privacy. If property or children are lost on the road, they can be found by reporting to the police station through these cameras. Why are there many pedestrians and safety in Chinese cities at night? It’s these cameras that work.

  • Hi Steve and Ivana, I’m from Xiamen (you can also call it Amoy) and I’m glad you guys want to visit. If you need I recommend going to Jimei School Village. This is a place that many Chinese people don’t know much about when they came to Xiamen, and the scenery is quite special. But if its possible, i highly recommend you also go to two neighboring cities: Quanzhou and Zhangzhou, two very interesting and fun cities. Together we call these three cities “Minnan”, which means the south of Fujian, and them will give you a deep and complete understanding and experience of this unique culture and region. Especially when it comes to food, the most authentic minnan snacks are not found in Xiamen, but in these two cities 😉

  • I would like to recommend you Suzhou, a Chinese city close to Shanghai. It is as safe and convenient as Shanghai. The urban area of Suzhou has very Chinese classical characteristics, which is a completely different experience from Shanghai. In addition, the suburbs of Suzhou are very modern and a bit like Shanghai.

  • I visited Chongqing this year, definitely a city you can’t miss. It was few times more impressive than Shanghai or Beijing. and I recommend a guy I found on youtube. He is local ans speaks English very well. His articles are pretty accurate and helpful based on my experience. Your shannghai trip was little bit clueless to be honest.

  • Thanks for your honest perspective on China, there’s no better way than to see China with your own eyes and personally experience one of the best tour destination in the world, sadly, some still believe in the bias & factless rhetoric provided by the western Mainstream Media. I always find it amusing for those who complains the lack of privacy while walking on China streets due to the many CCTV everywhere, how can one have privacy when you’re out in the public? The CCTVs are there to keep everyone safe, in my opinion, one should not mind being monitored unless they have bad intentions. Perhaps these guys should just stay at home if they need privacy! Chinses are traditionally welcoming people, infact, sometimes they treat foreigners far better than their own people😅 maybe it’s their sense of responsibility to keep their guests safe during their visit in China. Anyways, looking forward to seeing more articles from you guys, have a good stay at HK & Macau, check out Shatin Roast Pigeon while you’re in HK & the Pork Chop Bun while you’re in Macau, you’ll love it!😋

  • I’ve been to shanghai alot. In my experience, remebering your article where you visited the bund, the cameras don’t really change how people behave. Pre-cameras, it was a nice and calm tourist site. The only thing is that there are now cameras. Doesn’t change how the people are. I suppose it might make things safer, assuming petty crime likelygoes down. 🙂

  • Glad to hear the sincere comments about our real life and welcome if you can come to visit Beijing later, I can walk you through some places here and invite you to a tour of our headquarters of some popular inc. I had been to different countries before due to my business trip and knew there were many misunderstandings about our society, anyway, I am just a normal guy like most of us who isn’t eager to explain every badmouthing.

  • To overcome China’s restriction on the internet, u may purchase a cross boarder prepaid SIM card in Hong Kong and use it both in HK, Macau and China. It’s more cost effective doing it that way than using overseas services provided by your homeland service provider😁 Just drop-in any mobile service provider outlet in HK and let them know your itinerary.

  • The most evilly exaggerated place in china is Xinjiang. It is portrayed by Western propagandists as a modern Auschwitz but reality is it’s the safest, most friendly and most beautiful place in China. The only problem with traveling in Xinjiang is the vastness of Xinjiang would cost you a lot of time on the road.

  • Any time you mention that you’ve travelled in China to people in the west, and certainly in Canada, you’ll get the silly opinions from people who have never been. I have the 10 year Visa and regularly visit China (I was in Hong Kong and Shenzhen in August most recently and I use to live in Hong Kong). I don’t know anyone who has spent any amount of time in China who didn’t enjoy it and who wasn’t surprised by the reality vs their preconceived notions. If you’re in HK and talking to locals, you’ll also get a very jaded view of China, the reasons for which are complex. As to the Canadian travel advisory, I think it’s nonsense and refers back to the arrest of the two Michaels. And as we now know, Michael Kovrig really is a spy though, so the advisory is based on false information. The only thing you need to be careful of is not to take drugs into China, that really will get you in a world of hurt, but that’s true of other countries too, notably Turkiye and Singapore.

  • Five years ago, I was in China and fell ill. I walked 10 minutes to the pharmacy at 1 a.m. to buy medicine. Last summer, I went to China again and ate too much for dinner and supper. I felt uncomfortable in my stomach and needed to buy medicine again. But this time, I didn’t have to go out to buy it myself. I bought it through the Meituan APP. After I paid, it was delivered to the hotel 20 minutes later. The hotel robot delivered it to my room. It was really convenient and safe.

  • As a Chinese, I am glad that someone can express fair opinions for China. China has been smeared too much by Western media and governments. The real China is very safe and good. There are no guns or drugs here. You can experience the traditional culture with local characteristics. Although there may be some shortcomings here, it is not as outrageous as reported by Western media. Chinese people welcome international friends to travel to China. If you have any questions about China, I can also help you answer them.

  • As always I love your article. To me China is a very safe country because it is an extremely dangerous place for those who ever attempt crimes. I mean heavy surveillance and heavy policing are in place to protect you. Think of those families in America and Canada installing surveillance cameras inside and around their houses. The same story. Enjoy your time.

  • In many Western countries, there’s often a significant distrust between the people and the government, leading to a widespread dislike of surveillance cameras. This sentiment stems partly from a belief that personal interests outweigh public benefits, another reason for the aversion to cameras. Additionally, it’s commonly thought that thieves naturally fear surveillance.

  • What cameras can do are very limited. They would be of use when something (crime) apparently happened. They have no interest in you as an individual. The cameras cannot see what’s in your mind. In contrast, evething you do on the Internet is being tracked as an individual. They literally know what you think and able to predict your behavior. People are getting their attention in the wrong place.

  • China is the safest country…even though I have never traveled to China…but one day I would love to travel around China, the cities are beautiful and there are many beautiful and interesting tourist attractions… Don’t believe the propaganda news in the media… only geopolitics are jealous of China’s economic progress… thank you for the explanation and information..👍🙏😊

  • China is an incredibly diverse country, with each region offering its own unique style. Your experiences should definitely help give a more authentic reflection of the nation! I can assure you that you’ll not only be safe but also have a fantastic time exploring and enjoying the varied landscapes and cultures.

  • Pity that Harbin is not covered in the 144h visa since it is no doubt the 1st choice of a winter trip around the whole world, at least one of. Beijing would be cold also, and Beijing is more like ancient/cultural trip, where you can visit the Great Wall and Forbidden City, etc.. Xiamen is a relatively young seashore city with a lot of good food (seafood) and beautiful views. Shenzhen would be the Silicon Valley of China with all the high-tech companies, but not sure what you can get from a tourist perspective..

  • Mate, I have no problems with all the Camera’s in China when I went. If you’ve got nothing to hide, then it’s not a problem at all. To all those deviants out there … China is NOT for you. I loved the fact that I could leave all my stuff on a restaurant table and go and order, or go to the toilet, to return with all my stuff still there. I loved the fact that I could walk around cities in China at 3am in the morning and feel completely safe (no way I’d do that in USA. I would not venture out on a City in USA after midnight … too many people with guns … 40,000 gun related deaths in USA every year … virtually ZERO gun related deaths in every other developed city in the world, every year). You definitely need to check out the other Cities in China. I loved Beijing and Suzhou, China’s Venice (a 2,500 year old city that is modern).

  • Those people who assert that it’s “morally wrong” to even visit China would likely have no problem saying so on a Chinese-made iPhone or laptop while wearing “fast fashion” clothes designed and made in China. If you point this out, they will probably counter that using Chinese products is unavoidable because their “cheap labor” undercuts labor costs in Western countries, ignoring the fact that wages are far lower in places like India, Vietnam and Indonesia. If you tell them that they could, if they wanted to, buy a smartphone or laptop made elsewhere, they will probably look at you blankly because they never thought to do so. Because in fact, they probably don’t really think that it’s wrong to buy stuff from China because they know it’s not a bad place and that the government isn’t evil. They just like to pretend it is. Or…they are complete hypocrites.

  • People should understand, in china The relationship between citizens and police is very different, nobody AFRAID The police, in fact u can see alot of article of people arguing with police. In America if u see a police car in front of u, u may slow down, in china we floor The gas and pass them😂 in China The police is ‘the people’s police’ But many people call them ‘people’s nanny’, if u have any problem, even ‘stupid’ problems like your phone battery is dead, just go to a police officer, he’ll help u, That’s his job to help people.

  • great vid, mate, china is a great place and the ppl are amazing, what the ppl there in a country do very much reflects the mindset and behaviour of their govt, the western fake news on china are 99% false as you will see and the longer you stay in china, the more your perceptions and understanding will change, if you can put aside your preconceptions. welgo to china and bon voyage 🖖🏻🖖🏻🖖🏻

  • Definitely not a good idea to visit northern China at this time of the year. Xiamen would be a good choice. Or maybe you guys could try to get a visa to make your stay in China more relaxed and enjoyable. With your vlogs of Shanghai, should be easy to get a visa to China as they are working hard to attract tourists.

  • Ha ha, I saw where you were shopping for clothes. In fact, in China, all zipper locks are on the left side, regardless of men and women. And the size of the clothes is much smaller than in North America. When I was in China, all the clothes I bought were men’s XL; But when I got to Vancouver, I had to buy men’s S or M clothes

  • About the surveillance cameras, everybody in China gets so used to them as they never interrupt your life if you’re an ordinary people and do nothing wrong. And you will only appreciate how helpful they are once your encounter any kinds of crimes or you lose your stuff, say, if you got stolen which is nowadays a very rare case in China, the recorded footage will help the police locate and catch the pickpocket or thief to get back your belongings in a very short time.

  • Just get a VPN to access the rest of the internet in China. It’s easy and legal and done by many people. Shanghai is definitely not a “showcase city”, other Chinese cities are just as clean and friendly. I would recommend the following cities for your next trip: Beijing: a mix of culture and metropolis Hangzhou: A mix of natural scenery, culture and development Chengdu: PANDAS and street food Kunming: ethnic minority culture Shenzhen: Futuristic tech city Xi’an: ancient Chinese and Islamic culture

  • It’s very good opinion you are giving us. been in China several time but only once for leisure with my wife and it was awesome. Been there several time for work early in 2000 and it was hardware especially in custom where everything was complicated when you come from Europe. But it’s been 20 years China is evolving. Propaganda from the west still trying to persuade us that China is so authoritarian that we can’t do anything. People who believe in this have never been to China for sure. For those people, let me ask you one question, if the country was so authoritarian, why would 800 millions of chinese have been take out from poverty to become a middle class? How can each year, near 80 millions Chinese people are going out from China for vacation and come back to their country? and do that every year? If China was so authoritarian, how can China has so much freedom in celebrating new year, christmas, travel, do article (even if it’s not youtube). People need to open their eyes that US government and NATO are trying to paint China as bad, because it’s much better than western and will become the next first economic power (is already). So it’s hard to admit that a communism country do better than Western countries that supposed to be the top… that’s the reason they paint all countries that will do better than them as bad country. Just look how Hungary have evolve so rapidly, and has become a super economy. but again not recognize by western countries like US, France, UK. that always try to paint it as authoritarian.

  • I strongly recommend you visit Xiamen and Quanzhou. You can enter China through Xiamen, and these two cities are located close to each other. I particularly recommend Quanzhou, as it was selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021 and served as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. It has a rich history, culture, and delicious cuisine that are worth exploring. Moreover, compared to the northern parts of China, these two cities have a more pleasant climate to visit during winter

  • I am From Hong kong: and I am surprised at the HUGE cultural shifts in China over the last 2 decades because in the last couple of years, many in China got accustomed to being safe on the streets with zero thieves due to many security cameras, to such an extent that some are becoming careless when they travel to Hong Kong, like dangling their wallets or phones in backpockets when they are in crowded train.

  • As Chinese, we love our country because it gives us a good living environment. We have hundreds of dialects, more than 100 folk cultures, and people of 56 ethnic groups can get along well with each other. I don’t know that such a country will be slandered, so what is justice and what is civilization and peace? China’s public security is very good, because the cost of crime is very high, and individual extreme people are willing to destroy peace. We tolerate and respect the people of every country. Welcome to learn about the real China.

  • 我个人去中国不喜欢看任何景点,包括去欧洲一样,我只喜欢去当地人玩的吃的的地方。我上次带捷克朋友回去就完全没看什么长城,故宫,我们第一站我就带捷克朋友去了惠州,那里附近的城市有一个超级大的温泉,整整玩了一天,接着再去红花湖骑车,然后去广州长隆动物园,马戏团,水上世界,珠海长隆海洋王国,西安看长恨歌,步行街,大雁塔喷泉(没上大雁塔),带捷克人去乐从看家具,中山看灯,佛山看瓷砖等等,整整一个月完全是特立独行的旅游。让他们就是去中国普通人去的玩的地方。他们超级满意。我让他们知道中国不是只会生产宜家那种垃圾产品。不是欧洲的中国产品质量不好,是欧洲人没钱,经销商黑心,采购商只在国内买垃圾廉价产品,太多太多产品连中国人都不会用早就淘汰了。所以他们真心感受到了中国的强大。连4级城市都秒秒钟吊打欧洲几乎所有城市。他们聪那次之后就彻底理解了我一直说的,欧洲最好的最吸引人的就是欧洲人本身。除此之外一无是处无聊至极。中国吃喝玩乐衣食住行基建,便利,管理,太多太多方面吊打全欧洲。但是欧洲只是一个人太帅就值得让人流连忘返乐不思蜀。所以我的感觉就是哪里都可以生活,适合自己的就是最好的。国外没有国内人认为的那么好,国内也没有老外认为的那么差。

  • It’s amazing to see how tourists see my hometown and some of the things I take for granted in articles haha. I’ve been in Europe for over six years now and I really, really miss my hometown, it’s beauty and modernity is unparalleled. I’m sad that people have the wrong idea about safety because of some political propaganda rumors. Literally, as a foreign traveler, you can use all social media internationally as long as you download a VPN and connect through It.

  • There’s quite a few places to visit: if you want to see culture, choose a city like Xi’an 西安 to see terra-cotta Warriors,beijing 北京 tiananmen square and forbidden city /palace museum紫禁城/故宫 , if you wanna see landscapes and scenery, choose a city like Da‘li 大理 of yunnan province云南,林芝and surrounding areas in tibet (though it would require renting a car since there isnt any choices),chong‘qing重庆 landscapes and architecture,beijing 北京 greatwall in badaling or mutianyu Great Wall(八达岭长城or慕田峪长城),sichuan province 四川jiuzhai valley park 九寨沟and different mountains like huanglong mt or emei mt.

  • China is unique. The way that they run the society may be different from western countries, but please don’t judge China solely from western point of view. No policy is 100% correct or 100% evil. They are different because the history and culture are 100% different. We should respect differences. To me, China is amazing just as much as Canada.

  • As someone who lived in China for a long time and speaks the language, I found this pretty good. China is a really good place to travel, but Shanghai is also the richest city in China and not representative of the country as a whole. China is a very safe place as a tourist as you don’t really get immersed in the society and don’t see behind the facade. The reality is that living in China for foreigners is hard. The hardest thing is censorship, particularly not being able to access ones email or news sites from ones home country without a VPN and then the VPN interfering with all the everyday stuff in China. When people say China is unsafe, they mean that if you don’t self-censor, particularly online you can get yourself in a lot of trouble. You won’t get beaten up. The other main problem people have is that people are really friendly, and that is mistaken for kindness. Chinese society is brutally competitive and unscrupulous to a level that Westerners will have never seen before – their starting position is to not trust people until they have good evidence that they are trustworthy. If you want a really good look at what China is really like, the most balanced and comprehensive book that I have seen in Anna Lee’s Chinese Dream, a novel that covers the changes in China over the last ten years in really good detail.