Unforgettable Shanghai Summer 🌦️Exploring with the Kids & Being a Tourist in Our Own City! [vlog]

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @melissa_renee
    @melissa_renee  Год назад +23

    I'm such a dork... I totally forgot to thank my latest "buy me a latte" supporters at the end of this video. Please know I will add you next week. Thank you so much for your support!!!

    • @SCIFIGAMESFANS
      @SCIFIGAMESFANS Год назад

      top tips: Go to Nanshan Bamboo Sea in Zhejiang and Jiangsu for vacation. The climate there is much better. There are bamboo forests to escape the summer heat. There are also giant pandas, ancient towns, Hanfu activities, bamboo forest cable cars, and bamboo forest food. You can experience it
      A very luxurious experience, the bamboo sea is only available in China,It can be called China's Little Switzerland.

    • @latiendaca1773
      @latiendaca1773 Год назад

      Your family outing vid is nicely done and is definitely for us family people.

  • @aminitum
    @aminitum Год назад +36

    Chinese individuals who have resided in their homeland throughout their lives may develop a desire to explore Europe or Thailand. As American expatriates living in China, you have a unique opportunity to seize the advantages of traveling within this vast and diverse country. China's immense size and versatility offer a wealth of exciting destinations to discover.

  • @shineluvslambiel
    @shineluvslambiel Год назад +22

    What a beautiful vlog! China is vast and diverse, but I completely echo that Shanghai is worth immersing yourself in - it's an incredible city with everything you are looking for in a top cosmopolitan city of the world!

  • @hengxiang32401
    @hengxiang32401 Год назад +34

    The giant red building was used as a Chinese themed exhibition hall in the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, and was converted into an art center after the World Expo ended.

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      Yeah I did read that. I should have mentioned that in the video.

  • @齐逸枫
    @齐逸枫 Год назад +19

    I totally understand your feeling. I came from the middle Tier 2 City in China, the first US city I came is LA and it took me one year to adjust and explore the city before I travel to see different areas of the US. Just move at your own pace, I would love to see your journey in my wonderful country via this lovely channel!

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      You totally get it!! And yes we do plan to travel some this next year. Hope to share more!!

  • @jacobrocks7
    @jacobrocks7 Год назад +18

    An incredible experience and memories for you and your young family. Thanks for taking us along. Regards from Canada

  • @yananneteoh9818
    @yananneteoh9818 Год назад +12

    The Chinese have, in the olden days, of my childhood a very laid back culture. We never used to say bye. We parted saying, Take it slowly.
    Thx for your lovely videos.
    🌈☮️🇨🇳
    paryef

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад +1

      I love that. I might have to incorporate that into my videos.

    • @yananneteoh9818
      @yananneteoh9818 Год назад

      What is it you love, dear Melissa? I guess it's the old culture. Sorry, I was ill and left out the context and the twist.
      I'm a Hokkien Chinese from the Southern part of China
      which is Fuzhou person next to Guangzhou - both amazing places with great diversity, culture and a history that 's full of character - from all sides, East and West... its the explicit history of migrations and incursions without any intercultural communication.
      I think we' re trying to build bridges to connect today as we talk.
      Fujian's part of Fuzhou- it's the tea Belt region.
      It has classic Chinese sceneries of mountains, pavilions and bridges.
      Forward to "Take it slowly" which is my inadequate translation void of history and context. Let me explain.
      The word for word semantic translation is
      "Bun bun knia,"
      meaning "'Walk slowly," as its an imperative.
      I bélieve it's representative of Chinese culture on the whole as they' ll say, "Man zou" which means "Go slowly or No rush. " All over China today.
      We used the Hokkien farewell greeting " Bun bun knia" - in Malaysia. Some Hokkiens might still say the exact meme but I don't.
      Here comes the context. Seeing that my Malaysian friend still speak Hokkien at home with all members of her family, mine speak mostly English. I felt proud to say,
      "Bun bun knia" meaning "Walk slowly," as she was leaving.
      To my surprise me she said, "Er, I don't walk. I'll drive slowly." 😢 I had a taste of being deculturalised!

  • @Sir_Sway
    @Sir_Sway Год назад +3

    Yeah buddhist food! yum

  • @etow8034
    @etow8034 Год назад +42

    The beauty of China is you can basically travel the whole country for next to nothing on the high speed rail network. In North America you basically need to purchase expensive airline ticket to travel from one end of the country to the other. It doesn't make any sense that a plane ticket from New York to Los Angeles costs more than double than a ticket from New York to Paris !

    • @MontyGumby
      @MontyGumby Год назад +2

      huh ? "next to nothing" ??? rather exaggerated

    • @trisoil
      @trisoil Год назад +1

      美国机票很便宜啊,我下礼拜要去亚特兰大只要$80,从亚特兰大回休斯顿更便宜,只要$40比uber都便宜。

    • @Mad_fly48
      @Mad_fly48 Год назад +1

      Domestic airplane ticket is cheap in NA 😅

    • @etow8034
      @etow8034 Год назад +1

      @@Mad_fly48 No, domestic plane tickets are cheaper flying overseas before COVID ! It costs over $1200+ to fly from Toronto to Vancouver and less than $500 to fly to Paris !

    • @etow8034
      @etow8034 Год назад +3

      @@MontyGumby Exaggerated ? Maybe to someone that never left his backyard !

  • @GOAT_MESSI53
    @GOAT_MESSI53 Год назад +5

    Your family lived a happy life in China every day。😊😊

  • @ExpatNatt
    @ExpatNatt Год назад +9

    Love the editing! 😍😍

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад +2

      Thank you!! Ok I’m going to sleep now. 🤣

  • @B.H90
    @B.H90 Год назад

    Kids are lucky to have you as parents, so they can see the world with their eyes. Not rely on heavily biased MSM., so when they grow up. They will help make a better world. I wish you all the best!

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      So incredibly kind of you to say that. Thank you for your kind words and for your super thanks. ❤️

  • @hellomattlou
    @hellomattlou Год назад +1

    wooohoooo this is so chill from the heat that we've been dealing with~~

  • @jtang8768
    @jtang8768 Год назад +4

    Staying Shanghai and explore it at most, absolutely good idea! I really like your family, wishing you all the good times in Shanghai and China

  • @Thomas-Chin10
    @Thomas-Chin10 Год назад +9

    Great video-very relaxing. Shanghai has a lot to offer and it would be difficult to run out options. The spongy thing or braised wheat gluten that you had with your noodles is my favorite. It's also my father's favorite, with a glass of beer-his way.:)

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      After I ate it I was like, oops, I think that was straight gluten. I really can’t do that. Thanks for confirming!

    • @Thomas-Chin10
      @Thomas-Chin10 Год назад

      @@melissa_renee Sure, and I am sorry to learn this. A good alternative would be braised tofu, cooked in the same sauce. You may like that. For either dish, sometimes people also add tiger lilies, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots.:)

  • @kakarote23
    @kakarote23 Год назад +10

    Here's an idea - Shanghai, as the largest and most international city in China, is also the most important city for exhibitions. Almost every week, there are various exhibitions from all walks of life (such as pet supplies exhibitions, daily goods exhibitions, etc.). Most of these exhibitions are open to the public and are free, making them a great place for family gatherings on weekends.

  • @ozcathy3160
    @ozcathy3160 Год назад +3

    Renee, your family can travel in n near Shanghai for a day trip. There are lots places such as Jiading嘉定 Nanxiang南翔, Jiaxing 嘉兴,NanXun南浔,Hangzhou 杭州,Suzhou 苏州,n Wuxi 无锡 etc. Lots beautiful n interesting places near Shanghai. Enjoy your school holidays.

  • @NookCrannyTrips
    @NookCrannyTrips Год назад

    Thanks for the video. My first summer in Shanghai, really hot and high humidity made it not easy to go out. Now it is over and I am also back to video making business.

  • @Clazers
    @Clazers Год назад

    Sweet.

  • @evilsquizz
    @evilsquizz Год назад +2

    a beautiful family in such a beautiful city

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад +1

      You are so kind😊

    • @yananneteoh9818
      @yananneteoh9818 Год назад

      Agreed .
      Melissa brings out beauty in Shanghai so clearly.
      🎉😅

  • @lemanlie4921
    @lemanlie4921 Год назад

    Vlog👍👍👍👍👍

  • @hawkkim1974
    @hawkkim1974 Год назад +2

    It's such a humble simple beautiful story of a family of 5.

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      You are so kind, thank you

    • @yananneteoh9818
      @yananneteoh9818 Год назад

      Melissa, you bring your vogue to life in Shanghai.
      China is massive and diverse. You're absolutly right to show your family assimilating Shanghai culture... no superficial veneer of touristy photo stops here.
      Good editing too.

  • @B.H90
    @B.H90 Год назад

    Thanks!

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      Wow thank you so so much. Your support means so much to me. ❤️❤️

  • @jukio02
    @jukio02 Год назад +4

    5:11 For a few seconds, I thought this was some ancient painting. Then, I saw the woman on the left holding a smart phone. 😂 It will become ancient in a few hundred years. Great video.
    Those noodles looked delicious.

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      🤣🤣it got us too. We realized it was modern art after seeing the phone. Lol

    • @seekx2y556
      @seekx2y556 Год назад

      The man in yellow on the right of the lady in green who is taking pictures should be Mr. Mo Yan, the first Chinese writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. This photo is supposed to show Mr. Mo Yan signing autographs for readers at the book fair.

  • @dragon-chn4484
    @dragon-chn4484 Год назад +1

    China's culture and cuisine are very diverse, with different places from north to south and east to west. We welcome your family to visit more places next time and experience a different China.from China❤

  • @dabao8051
    @dabao8051 Год назад +1

    The noodles of the buddha temple are the best. I had it every time when I visited the temple.

  • @AmelieZh
    @AmelieZh Год назад

    Beautiful vlog!! Now hunker down while sorisuda touches down.

  • @espoir8131
    @espoir8131 Год назад +2

    That meal at Longhua Temple brings back so much nostalgia! I used to live in Shanghai and would go to the temple during Chinese New Year's with my grandparents and uncle's family.

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      No way!! That’s so cool. I’m glad I could bring back some memories for you.

  • @kuncai5975
    @kuncai5975 Год назад +5

    good video, hope you enjoy life in Shanghai, also visiting other cities in China could be fun, just avoid the summer peak

  • @trisoil
    @trisoil Год назад +2

    Another nice Melissa style video! Happy bowl, happy family and happy viewers too. So happy to see you guys happy.

  • @DW-op7ly
    @DW-op7ly Год назад +3

    With kids that big you are not going to get many summers with the whole family together.... Enjoy enjoy enjoy

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад +1

      😭😭😭 I know. It makes me sad.

    • @yananneteoh9818
      @yananneteoh9818 Год назад

      Don't be sad, but Melissa. Itd so great Chinese hols are many and long. And there's much you and family can do in Shanghai. Your kids are can find P/T jobs to help fam. income grow etc and you'll find the govt and employer really CARE...

  • @Fabsurf101
    @Fabsurf101 Год назад

    Great Jazz to go with your travel vlog.

  • @i1iwell9
    @i1iwell9 Год назад

    chill,comfortable,wish you happy in shanghai

  • @josechong8207
    @josechong8207 Год назад +1

    Aww your final comment gave me a teary eye... it was so sweet and so beautiful. And yes, you did look like being part of the painting LOL. It is so amazing to see you enjoy to the fullest your family outings and cherishing every moment.

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад +2

      You're the best! I got teary too and I made it! Haha!

  • @mikewant5230
    @mikewant5230 Год назад +2

    In America or Europe, you only have the daytime. But in China, you have the whole day.

  • @Mad_fly48
    @Mad_fly48 Год назад +1

    05:48 Chariman Mao😊

  • @TheMennomilist
    @TheMennomilist Год назад

    I think of Karate Kid when I see bonsai too!
    Free museums for the win. Looked like a lot of great art too.
    I am glad you are cherishing your time together out there.

  • @马向高
    @马向高 Год назад

    快乐的一家人,而且没有超重的,呵呵

  • @saikokandy
    @saikokandy Год назад

    so soothing and feel content 😊 thanks Melissa❤

  • @WangJing66
    @WangJing66 Год назад

    I like that cat looking at the world with scrutiny eyes

  • @heyreeex
    @heyreeex Год назад +1

    Enjoy the summer in Shanghai! Maybe it's the time for some cafe hopping, no need to get messy in the hot air but to try some nice coffee

  • @Jesyew1
    @Jesyew1 Год назад +1

    Hi Melissa when I first commented in one of your videos, I mentioned I would be settling in Shanghai soon. Now I am here, have been for almost 3 months now. After finding a home and settling in, I got around to learning the system, language and culture. Still discovering. I must say I am enjoying it though feeling lost at most times. I do enjoy your videos very much 😊 . Thank you

  • @jessicak2361
    @jessicak2361 Год назад

    We miss those faces!!! We do not miss the heat.

  • @shawnxiao8248
    @shawnxiao8248 Год назад

    Like the music. I can do this all day, literally. 😆

  • @Poe168
    @Poe168 Год назад +1

    Another great content from you Melissa. Hoping to see more ❤❤

  • @waltertian4167
    @waltertian4167 Год назад +4

    ❤❤❤

  • @chocojoie
    @chocojoie Год назад

    A trip to Shanghai is something I'd like to do someday ✨

  • @jackyu9149
    @jackyu9149 Год назад

    happy family🎉🎉❤thanks for your video🎉🎉

  • @devil-uu4gt
    @devil-uu4gt Год назад

    Enjoying!!!

  • @ZongyueChen
    @ZongyueChen Год назад

    Good video

  • @chriswang6180
    @chriswang6180 Год назад +1

    Beautiful vlog as always

  • @vegamoonlight
    @vegamoonlight Год назад +1

    I am vegetarian and sometimes, I eat fish and seafood occasionally when there are no options. But I can go fasting if the only option is meat. I love knowing about vegetarian options in China.

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      Yes you can find a lot of vegetarian options here!! You have to search but it’s there. :)

  • @bowenxu1002
    @bowenxu1002 Год назад +4

    Hope you enjoy Shanghai (my hometown 😁) This vid makes me homesick. Miss the food and people there. Have a good day!

  • @ZZZ1368
    @ZZZ1368 Год назад

    Yes, we used to take three vacations a year, but neglected the home city

  • @lizerich7044
    @lizerich7044 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing

  • @w.z.6062
    @w.z.6062 Год назад

    What a beautiful family!

  • @derek849
    @derek849 Год назад

    Maybe consider to take high speed train to Hangzhou for a weekend? Just 1 hour trip.

  • @sprina8203
    @sprina8203 Год назад

    enjoy your vlog very much!

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      Thank you!! I appreciate you telling me. ❤️

  • @FukzellRodriguez
    @FukzellRodriguez Год назад

    😘

  • @a520simba
    @a520simba Год назад +1

    Thanks fo another lovely video. Believe it or not. I ask my parents to ship the vegetarian dishes and snacks from Longhua temple all the way here to Ireland ❤ great food there 😂

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад +1

      Haha no way! They did have an amazing gift shop full of all the food.

  • @小聲-b5z
    @小聲-b5z Год назад +1

    I do hope you people enjoy the Chinese culture. You never have a chance to see the homeless right here. Good luck and have an unforgettable holiday.

  • @shinystar2177
    @shinystar2177 Год назад

    The editing is excellent. It is like a mini movie.

  • @chrisleo6639
    @chrisleo6639 Год назад

    Are you guys vegetarian? If so, can you try Jen Dow Vegetarian? It was my favorite buffet when I lived in Shanghai 10 years ago. Everything there was either vegetarian or vegan including ice cream. I miss it so much and please give it a try!

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      Oooo that sounds awesome! Yes we are plant based. I will look for that!!

  • @TravelEndleslie
    @TravelEndleslie 7 месяцев назад

    Is it super hot in July? Is it bearable to go on Disneyland whole day? Thanks!

  • @hasakadakad7193
    @hasakadakad7193 Год назад

    Fine,I’m hungry from the beginning

  • @SCIFIGAMESFANS
    @SCIFIGAMESFANS Год назад +1

    top tips: Go to Nanshan Bamboo Sea in Zhejiang and Jiangsu for vacation. The climate there is much better. There are bamboo forests to escape the summer heat. There are also giant pandas, ancient towns, Hanfu activities, bamboo forest cable cars, and bamboo forest food. You can experience it
    A very luxurious experience, the bamboo sea is only available in China,It can be called China's Little Switzerland.

  • @Deeeepsea-j5m
    @Deeeepsea-j5m Год назад

    Why do,I always enjoy your vblogs ? Because they just never disappoint (thanks for your words too)! Btw, your vegetarian meals did look very yummy! Wish I had some too!😛

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      Haha! Glad you like them! Thank you for watching.

  • @iamcanadianedmonton
    @iamcanadianedmonton Год назад +1

    if you have time, i strongly suggest your family go to visit Zhangjiajie national forest park where part of the movie " avator " was filmed. this is the place where i would love to visit again. love from canada.

  • @grantchen2324
    @grantchen2324 Год назад +4

    Meanwhile in texas, Im barely surviving the heat

    • @blue-xb1cq
      @blue-xb1cq Год назад

      just as hot and humid in China but without the crickets ... ruclips.net/video/aa2GWox1398/видео.html

    • @yaqiwang5242
      @yaqiwang5242 Год назад

      I pay over 200$ per month for electricity…

    • @blue-xb1cq
      @blue-xb1cq Год назад

      @@yaqiwang5242 - that's the residential average in Texas.

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      Haha, I get it! I lived in TX before here.

    • @yaqiwang5242
      @yaqiwang5242 Год назад

      @@blue-xb1cq 😅just moved from another state and shocked by that.

  • @lukeecle117
    @lukeecle117 Год назад +7

    Is Shanghai better than Mumbai ?

    • @8121-u1o
      @8121-u1o Год назад +5

      hell nah mumbai is 10 lightyears ahead of the universe

    • @teajungk9868
      @teajungk9868 Год назад

      ​@@8121-u1o😂😂

    • @trisoil
      @trisoil Год назад

      Oh, come on!

    • @trisoil
      @trisoil Год назад +1

      Melissa 很有艺术眼光,她能够发现很多上海这个城市美的地方,这些是我这个上海人以前走在路上没有注意没有发现的。珍惜她的工作,好好享受视频,不要扯无关的事情。

    • @MontyGumby
      @MontyGumby Год назад

      why are you asking here ?

  • @toonarmy3870
    @toonarmy3870 Год назад +1

    Melissa single handedly salvaging Sino-US relations 😂😂😂😂

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад +1

      Bahahahahahaha🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 literally the best comment ever.

    • @yananneteoh9818
      @yananneteoh9818 Год назад

      Yes... I say thank goodness you're all in China.
      Stay and explore Melissa
      You should might meet others who have settled in
      diff. places all over China. And Xi Jin Ping's govt keep all Cost of really low. I will A loaf of good bread costs £4-£6 in the UK today!
      What would that cost in Shamghai?
      An idea is to stay long in Shanghai where your kids can get the best education.
      Travel round Zhejiang - Hang Zhou, Suzhou, Wuxi etc... only 1-2 hrs by HS train.
      There re great offers of family retreats or resorts all n over China.
      Later, yr husband can apply to teach in diff. places all over China and the kids will have a bright future. Don't go back to a kind of hopelessly dysfunctional
      country unless you can make the required changes.
      We are the human race.

  • @drewh3224
    @drewh3224 Год назад +1

    It seems like everyone is intensely on their phones on the trains in Shanghai. We are not like that in NYC!

    • @PeterSzeto-es6em
      @PeterSzeto-es6em Год назад +2

      What do you do in NYC, look over your shoulder?

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      It’s a huge part of the culture here.

    • @drewh3224
      @drewh3224 Год назад

      @PeterSzeto-es6em A lot of subway crimes here. Everyone is alert and beware of their surroundings in NY instead of on the phones or earplugs.

    • @firefly4784
      @firefly4784 Год назад

      There is no cell phone coverage in subway in Chicago

    • @seekx2y556
      @seekx2y556 Год назад

      Not just in Shanghai, but all over China. You may think this is like a scene from WALL-E, but first, in China, smartphones carry everything, and second, in a public place that can't be noisy at will, everyone is doing their own is also respect for others

  • @张大彪-j8r
    @张大彪-j8r Год назад

    你的孩子很漂亮!

  • @samvon5474
    @samvon5474 Год назад +1

    Regarding food, I strongly recommend watching RUclipsr Blondie in China,She comes from Australia and travels through various delicious corners of China

  • @nanyanguo1
    @nanyanguo1 Год назад

    look like healthy low fat meal you had.

  • @oceanblue888
    @oceanblue888 Год назад

    I know you may use VPN to post on RUclips from China. Do you mind telling me which VPN you use? I have an upcoming trip to China soon and just want to make sure VPN works because last time ExpressVPN gave me lots of troubles. Also, have you called back US from China on your non-Chinese mobile phone before? If so, could you please tell me how you dial to US? During my last trip to China, even tho I called AT&T before departing to make sure I would dial correctly back to US, I still could NOT get through the call. So if you had done it successfully, please share your experience to help me. Really appreciate it! 👍👍👍

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      Hello, the only VPN that seems to work for us here is Astrill. As far as the phone calls, I’m sorry I don’t have an answer for you. When we call back home we just use our iPhones and use FaceTime. Good luck with your trip!

  • @ctwpoco-oy6wu
    @ctwpoco-oy6wu Год назад +1

    The western media says that shops in China are closing down and shopping malls are deserted. Is it true?
    😢😮😢😮😢😮

  • @adamhu3789
    @adamhu3789 Год назад +4

    what?Chinese people lead such a wonderful and easy life ?looks they needs some freedom and democracy in our pockets.
    -Joe Biden

  • @kaichen9903
    @kaichen9903 Год назад

    I'm a Shanghainees now live in Atlanta. I think the Shanghai's summer is my least favorite due to the plum rain season. we call it 黄梅天. Really Like the sharing of your family's time in Shanghai.

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      Haha I agree. It’s so humid. I love the fall and spring here.

  • @nandiswaracheung3010
    @nandiswaracheung3010 Год назад

    Ha! Thanks guys!! Finally find 1 thing Chyna is not as good as USA. Chinese museums suck!

  • @junyuguo4250
    @junyuguo4250 Год назад +2

    the video is too short

    • @trisoil
      @trisoil Год назад

      Haha.

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад

      I’m going to take that as a compliment. ☺️

  • @SamMcNeill-q6w
    @SamMcNeill-q6w Год назад

    I love the laid back vibe of all your videos. Nice work.

  • @colonylaser4860
    @colonylaser4860 Год назад +2

    It's people like your family that gives hope to peace and kindness and what's important in these short lives of ours. Do watch that new animated Chinese movie: 30000 Miles to Chang'an, about the poet Li Bai (or Li Po in some English translation in the past). He and other poets from the Tang Dynasty truly speak the spirit of the Chinese people the last 1500 years. I see some of his sentiments in your family.

    • @melissa_renee
      @melissa_renee  Год назад +1

      Someone told me about that movie yesterday! I’ll have to watch it.