Our first time in China was such a life-changing experience, and we're so happy we get to share our adventures with you. If you enjoyed this video, please consider hitting that subscribe button and sharing it with a friend who loves travel! Every like, comment, and share helps us continue bringing you authentic travel stories from around the world. Thanks for watching! ❤
You will see many more videos from us. We have two channels, this one where we create more comprehensive videos and @mikeandashleyvlogs where we post first impressions and less edited vlog style videos. 😊
Beijing is a perfect blend of the ancient and the modern, with famous historical landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall of China, alongside bustling neighborhoods, modern shopping malls, and a highly developed public transportation system.
You've definitely captured the essence of Beijing! It's a city of contrasts that always surprises. We had so much fun there and hope to return for a second visit. Thanks for watching our video! ☺️🫶
Thank you so much! 🥹🥰 Your contribution means the world to us. We’re happy you found enjoyment out of our video and that you have recognized the love we put into our content. We hope you’ll continue to enjoy the videos we put out. Have an amazing day. ✨🫶
It is great to see people like you and Mike who are willing to explore and experience China for yourselves instead of listening to the biased media in the west, as a Chinese myself, i have lived in the west for the better part of my life and i have very rarely seen the media report anything positive out of China. and YES, the country has a lot of issues, but the people are friendly and kind, life is diverse and vibrant. it is truly amazing to see you guys smile and laugh. and the expressions you make when you taste some of the incredible foods with the first bites. keep doing what you love and travel for us folks who are bounded by the burdens of life. share your experience. PS. Climbing the great wall in your crocs is the highlight for me.
Compared to Shanghai and Shenzhen, Beijing might not be as fashionable or as diverse, but I think Beijing's core lies in a certain spirit, a spirit of "the emperor guarding the country's gate."
That makes sense! We haven’t yet visited Shanghai and Shenzhen, but we look forward to it. We’re not really fashionable people, so maybe that’s why we vibe so hard with Beijing. 😅 Either way, it was the perfect starting point to our exploration here. ✨
We were very happy about the weather in Beijing for our first visit! And although it is cold, I believe we got very lucky with our weather in Chengdu. Plus, hot pot and cold weather is a perfect mix! Thanks for watching! ☺️
I have watched those clips before and appreciated a lot. But when you put them altogether and make a long documentary episode so I can enjoy it for a second time, I realize that your editing skill is so professional! No wonder I hit the subscribe button the first time I watched your works. They are just so immersive! I am pretty sure they are just great advertisements to attract friends to visit Beijing or China in general. I visited our capital city some times some years ago and have been missing it since. Thank you very much for bringing me back! I wish you are having best your times continuing your trip in my home country!
Thank you so much! We love making videos that transport you to new places! We’re grateful that you found the longer compilation video as enjoyable as the individual videos. And thanks for your compliment on our editing. I (Mike) work hard to try and put as much effort into our edits as I can while still trying to maintain a consistent posting schedule. 😊 We’re happy you enjoy our content. ✨
The shredded ginger was for the dumplings. Usually you add the dark vinegar and dip your dumplings in it. You may eat them with the ginger as well. I think you clued in a little after. 😊 Enjoy your trip. Loved your videos. Keep it up! ❤
Aw, thank you! I can assure you, we did nothing special aside from show the places we visited like we saw and experienced them. Beijing will always hold a special place in our hearts. 🥰
@@mikeandashley No, you guys absolutely did a great job showing us all the good things of Beijing that we may never have paid attention to before. I appreciate you guys for your good personalities, for being objective, positive, passionate, and bubbly.
Aw, thank you! 🥰 My love of street photography has me focus on little things about a city, so I like to show that in our b-roll. ☺️ Glad you enjoyed it. ✨
这俩老外让我想到抖音最近很火的肥娟小吃。总是乐观开朗,乐呵呵的 These two foreigners remind me of the recently popular "Fat Juan Snacks" in Tiktok, China. Always optimistic, cheerful, and cheerful
I really like you all! After getting to know you through Bilibili, I frequently watch your travel videos in China. They are top-notch! Moreover, your smiles are incredibly infectious; it’s evident that you are thoroughly enjoying your journey. Soak up the experience fully and have an amazing time exploring China!
I enjoy your video so much and really appreciate you took a huge amount of time to show us the fun and interesting sides of Beijing, not to mention the excellent editing work that you have put in. I'm glad that you enjoyed your visit there and share your experience when you return to the States. Great work Mike & Ashley!
Exactly! It’s amazing how many people just take someone’s word for something. That’s fine for some, but not for us. We have to see things for ourselves. We even encourage people to not take our word for things. As our opinions are our own, and based solely off our experiences. Thanks for watching! 😊
Beijing ist great! From walking through ancient treasures like the Summer Palace, Lama Temple, and the hutongs, to experiencing the futuristic vibes of places like Sanlitun and the CBD skyline, the city offers a dynamic mix of tradition and innovation, all connected by one of the world’s most efficient subway systems.
Ashley if you're still in China, I suggest to Gong Yan show(宫宴). It's the restaurant you can eat delicious food and in the meantime there're actors performing tranditional show, dance, music etc. And the restaurant provide service to wear Chinese Hanfu and provide the tranditional makeup, Hanfu and makeup will pay additional 200 CNY.
That makes sense. We’ve seen them before in other countries as well. I guess they just look more interesting and exotic to us because we can’t read Chinese. 😅😂
In addition to cities, natural scenic spots in China are strongly recommended: Zhangjiajie, Huangshan, Jiuzhaigou and Guilin. ...... In addition, Yunnan Province in China is recommended, where the seasons are like spring, and each season has different scenery, such as Shilin, Dianchi, Cangshan, Erhai, Moon Valley and Yulong Snow Mountain. ......
Yes! We can’t wait to explore the more natural side and beauty of China as well, though, we may wait for it to warm up a bit. 😅😂 On this trip, we’ll probably stick to the cities and then the next time we come back, we can venture out into nature! ✨ Thanks for the great suggestions on places to visit. 🙏
Now it’s 240hr transit visa! So you can have 10 days if you come to China on a transfer next time. please come to My city Shanghai, it is very different from Beijing and will blow you away!
Hey - great video! I’m travelling across China next month and curious as to what the issue was with Alipay at the beginning of your video? Is it easy to set up and get working? Also (not sure when you travelled) but does the Beijing Metro now take foreign cards for “tap and go”? Sounds like Apple Maps is the way to go! Thanks!
Hey thanks! I thought I left that in, but I must have forgot… 😅😅 The issue was that I entered my payment password in wrong. 😂 Yes, Alipay is insanely easy to set up. And so convenient. We haven’t tried to just tap on/off with our cards, but Alipay works great, so if you have that set up, you should be all set. We hope you enjoy your travels. It’s one of the most seamless experiences we’ve had traveling, once you get over the language barrier. But everyone is so helpful and friendly. Let us know if you have any other questions! 😊
@@mikeandashley that’s great! Glad it was something simple! And thanks for replying, very helpful ❤ I’m super excited to be going! Loved the video and looking forward to seeing more destinations!
end of this month to early next month is Chinese New Year. make sure to Check the place you want to visit is open. and tickets between cities may be difficult to buy. Make your plans consider this factor
i think China has so many of their own Tourist they will not be able to accommodate tourist from outside China. Just image how crowed it can get if more international tourist go to the forbidden City. It is already so packed they will not be able to handle the crowd from abroad. I dont know if office hours will make the tourist number fall but it seems as if they are too many people already.
Hmm, we never thought of it this way. Still, I think with how efficient China is with infrastructure, they could easily sort out a plan to accommodate it. Even though it can be crowded, we’ve been quite fortunate to not have many spots that were unmanageable. This is a good perspective though, and something we hadn’t thought of.
Although I’ve never been to the DIRECT side, when it came to Beijing in China tours, nonetheless, I wish that Great Wall were in the SOUTH rather than the NORTH, so that WE could have all just experienced it (and not just YOU GUYS) sorry… 😢😞
Haha, I feel you. But you can experience it! You just need to book a trip to Beijing! It’s an amazing experience, but we’d suggest avoiding it during the winter. 🥶
@ I would hope so!! These whole ineffectual experiences came about upon me only about me AFTER about New Years 2018 or so, so let’s see what happens in the future!! 😁😁
@xingfudong it’s an abridged and updated compilation of all our Beijing videos. We’ll likely do a longer version video of each sprint we do through a country moving forward, so after this next China series also. We use it as an opportunity to reach a new audience as well as include information we gain from viewers in the comments. RUclips is prioritizing longer form videos like this, and it helps support our channel and meet new subscribers. 😊 Thanks for watching!
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Our first time in China was such a life-changing experience, and we're so happy we get to share our adventures with you. If you enjoyed this video, please consider hitting that subscribe button and sharing it with a friend who loves travel! Every like, comment, and share helps us continue bringing you authentic travel stories from around the world. Thanks for watching! ❤
I'm living in Beijing by the way
🫶Nice Video👍
China is a Civilization disguise as a country! So much to see and experience, I would definitely love to Visit! Thank you for sharing! ❤😊
That’s a great way to look at it! You should absolutely see it for yourself. Let us know if you have any questions at all! ✨
More like Dictatorship disguised as a civiilzation. India is the way to go.
GUYS!!! this video is so good! Your story telling is so easy to follow!
Aw, thank you so much! We really appreciate it. Your DMZ video was great also! 😍
Infectious laughter, lovely couple n a very lovely n unique historical city. Amazing video clip. 🙏
I love all your videos, including this video. love your smiles and enjoying looks. This is what I learned when I traveled next time.
Thank you so much! It makes us happy knowing you enjoy our videos. 🥰
@mikeandashley I really like it. hope to see more of you both in China. people first impression of first time trip to a new place is the best.
You will see many more videos from us. We have two channels, this one where we create more comprehensive videos and @mikeandashleyvlogs where we post first impressions and less edited vlog style videos. 😊
Anicent China's capital Beijing❤
Such a fun city! ❤️
Beijing is a perfect blend of the ancient and the modern, with famous historical landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall of China, alongside bustling neighborhoods, modern shopping malls, and a highly developed public transportation system.
You've definitely captured the essence of Beijing! It's a city of contrasts that always surprises. We had so much fun there and hope to return for a second visit. Thanks for watching our video! ☺️🫶
Beijing was such a cool city. You guys seemed like you had the best time ❤
It really is! We loved our time there. 😊
Thank you for the passion and energy you put in creating this documentary-length video. 欢迎你们也欢迎你们再回来玩😊
Thank you so much! 🥹🥰 Your contribution means the world to us. We’re happy you found enjoyment out of our video and that you have recognized the love we put into our content. We hope you’ll continue to enjoy the videos we put out. Have an amazing day. ✨🫶
Last time I went to the Mutianyu Great Wall, there were cats all over the place. Absolutely loved that Great Wall + cat experience! 😊
Yes! It’s so amazing. It really enhances the experience to feel so whimsical. Thank you for watching. ✨
It is great to see people like you and Mike who are willing to explore and experience China for yourselves instead of listening to the biased media in the west, as a Chinese myself, i have lived in the west for the better part of my life and i have very rarely seen the media report anything positive out of China. and YES, the country has a lot of issues, but the people are friendly and kind, life is diverse and vibrant. it is truly amazing to see you guys smile and laugh. and the expressions you make when you taste some of the incredible foods with the first bites.
keep doing what you love and travel for us folks who are bounded by the burdens of life. share your experience.
PS. Climbing the great wall in your crocs is the highlight for me.
Great video ❤❤😊😊
Thanks Kushal! And thank you for always supporting our channel!
Compared to Shanghai and Shenzhen, Beijing might not be as fashionable or as diverse, but I think Beijing's core lies in a certain spirit, a spirit of "the emperor guarding the country's gate."
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That makes sense! We haven’t yet visited Shanghai and Shenzhen, but we look forward to it. We’re not really fashionable people, so maybe that’s why we vibe so hard with Beijing. 😅 Either way, it was the perfect starting point to our exploration here. ✨
Great travel, great story, very informative and helpful as well :)
Thanks so much! We’re happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. ✨
欢迎再次回来探索🎉
Thank you! We’re enjoying our second trip and can’t wait to see more of the country. 😊
45:57 😀走來了一位小哥在對鏡頭比✌️
Yea! 😂😂😂 I didn’t even know until I was editing, but he 100% made the clip better. 👌
This is epic ❤
Aw, thank you so much! Mike was up until 3 AM putting everything together, so we’re really happy you enjoyed it. 😊
You chose the best season to visit Beijing. Looking forward to your venture in Chengdu, but winter is the worse time to visit Chengdu though😍
We were very happy about the weather in Beijing for our first visit! And although it is cold, I believe we got very lucky with our weather in Chengdu. Plus, hot pot and cold weather is a perfect mix! Thanks for watching! ☺️
woow,,,welcome to beijing, have a good time
Thank you so much! We had a wonderful time in Beijing. 😊
Your videos are always full of laughter, that's great! 👍
Thank you! We’re typically pretty happy-go-lucky people. 😂😊 Glad it comes through on camera. Thanks for watching! 🫶
I have watched those clips before and appreciated a lot. But when you put them altogether and make a long documentary episode so I can enjoy it for a second time, I realize that your editing skill is so professional! No wonder I hit the subscribe button the first time I watched your works. They are just so immersive! I am pretty sure they are just great advertisements to attract friends to visit Beijing or China in general. I visited our capital city some times some years ago and have been missing it since. Thank you very much for bringing me back! I wish you are having best your times continuing your trip in my home country!
Thank you so much! We love making videos that transport you to new places! We’re grateful that you found the longer compilation video as enjoyable as the individual videos. And thanks for your compliment on our editing. I (Mike) work hard to try and put as much effort into our edits as I can while still trying to maintain a consistent posting schedule. 😊 We’re happy you enjoy our content. ✨
happy new year mike ashley happy travelling
Thank you! Happy New Year to you also! ✨
thank you Ashley and mike happy traveling to Beijing
The shredded ginger was for the dumplings. Usually you add the dark vinegar and dip your dumplings in it. You may eat them with the ginger as well. I think you clued in a little after. 😊 Enjoy your trip. Loved your videos. Keep it up! ❤
Thanks so much! We’re always learning! 😅😊
Love the way of your filming and the background music!
We're so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching. 😊
I miss Beijing very much! It looks better now than decades ago where I was there, maybe because of the excellent introduction of yours.
Aw, thank you! I can assure you, we did nothing special aside from show the places we visited like we saw and experienced them. Beijing will always hold a special place in our hearts. 🥰
@@mikeandashley No, you guys absolutely did a great job showing us all the good things of Beijing that we may never have paid attention to before. I appreciate you guys for your good personalities, for being objective, positive, passionate, and bubbly.
Aw, thank you! 🥰 My love of street photography has me focus on little things about a city, so I like to show that in our b-roll. ☺️ Glad you enjoyed it. ✨
up主很风趣，老婆也很漂亮，笑容很迷人，夜色与景色之间，她是第三种绝色~
Really loving the millennial humour and perspective. Looking forward to your future travel videos. Thanks gais~!
We found out people! Haha, glad you enjoyed it. 🥰❤️
You guys were almost experts on dumplings. That dumpling dinner was so good. 🎉
Thank youuuuu! ❤️❤️❤️
Fascinating trip!
Legends 😊
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Welcome!! 🥰until next time ❤❤❤
这俩老外让我想到抖音最近很火的肥娟小吃。总是乐观开朗,乐呵呵的
These two foreigners remind me of the recently popular "Fat Juan Snacks" in Tiktok, China. Always optimistic, cheerful, and cheerful
We’ve never heard of that account before. We’ll have to check it out, we love snacks! 😂 Thanks for enjoying our videos! ✨
very nice
Thank you so much! ❤️
I really like you all! After getting to know you through Bilibili, I frequently watch your travel videos in China. They are top-notch! Moreover, your smiles are incredibly infectious; it’s evident that you are thoroughly enjoying your journey. Soak up the experience fully and have an amazing time exploring China!
Man, you guys are instant experts on the hotpot. You almost did everything right with some help with the source.
Aw, thanks so much! We LOVE dumplings! 🤗😋
I enjoy your video so much and really appreciate you took a huge amount of time to show us the fun and interesting sides of Beijing, not to mention the excellent editing work that you have put in. I'm glad that you enjoyed your visit there and share your experience when you return to the States. Great work Mike & Ashley!
Thanks so much! We’re happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for the compliment on our editing, it means a lot. ✨
Welcome to China!
Thank you! ✨✨
谢谢！视频拍摄非常棒谢谢你们中肯地介绍北京，感谢🙏！
Oh wow! Thank you so much. 🥰🥰 We really appreciate you supporting our channel. Thank you for watching our video. 🫶🫶
have a good day
Thank you so much! We hope you do as well! ❤️
nice..
Thank you! 😊
👍👍👍Yes , experience it with own lens and senses, not through media.
Exactly! It’s amazing how many people just take someone’s word for something. That’s fine for some, but not for us. We have to see things for ourselves. We even encourage people to not take our word for things. As our opinions are our own, and based solely off our experiences. Thanks for watching! 😊
Beijing ist great! From walking through ancient treasures like the Summer Palace, Lama Temple, and the hutongs, to experiencing the futuristic vibes of places like Sanlitun and the CBD skyline, the city offers a dynamic mix of tradition and innovation, all connected by one of the world’s most efficient subway systems.
Ashley if you're still in China, I suggest to Gong Yan show(宫宴). It's the restaurant you can eat delicious food and in the meantime there're actors performing tranditional show, dance, music etc. And the restaurant provide service to wear Chinese Hanfu and provide the tranditional makeup, Hanfu and makeup will pay additional 200 CNY.
yo i’m here just got done watching avicii documentary too
Hi Blinky! We'll have to check out the avicii documentary. He lived such an interesting (yet short) life. Hope you had a Happy New Year!
The round matel plates on the walkway are indicators of the underground cable conduit.
That makes sense. We’ve seen them before in other countries as well. I guess they just look more interesting and exotic to us because we can’t read Chinese. 😅😂
"I think you guys would be better off using Gaode Map or Baidu Maps because those two are way more accurate than Apple Maps."
Thanks! We’d love to have something better. We’ll download those right now. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
In addition to cities, natural scenic spots in China are strongly recommended: Zhangjiajie, Huangshan, Jiuzhaigou and Guilin. ......
In addition, Yunnan Province in China is recommended, where the seasons are like spring, and each season has different scenery, such as Shilin, Dianchi, Cangshan, Erhai, Moon Valley and Yulong Snow Mountain. ......
Yes! We can’t wait to explore the more natural side and beauty of China as well, though, we may wait for it to warm up a bit. 😅😂 On this trip, we’ll probably stick to the cities and then the next time we come back, we can venture out into nature! ✨ Thanks for the great suggestions on places to visit. 🙏
Now it’s 240hr transit visa! So you can have 10 days if you come to China on a transfer next time. please come to My city Shanghai, it is very different from Beijing and will blow you away!
The “pancake” you had is a traditional home food in Beijing. It is a stir fry of shredded flatbread with veggies and meat.
That’s so interesting! We love learning about new foods and their origins. 😊
After watching the blogger’s video, 144 hours is not enough for me to play.
When are you coming back to China?
We’re back now! 🤗❤️
welcome
Thank you!
Tanghulu is mainly made of hawthorn. Now it has been improved and many fruits can be used to make tanghulu. The one you've eaten is made of hawthorns.
Yes! We are obsessed with tanghulu now! Ashley says hawthorn is her favorite. 😋 I think I prefer strawberry.
Next time you go to Beijing try the traditional Beijing snack "Fried GuanChang灌肠"@@mikeandashley
Thanks for the suggestion! We will look for it next time we’re in town. ☺️
Hey - great video! I’m travelling across China next month and curious as to what the issue was with Alipay at the beginning of your video? Is it easy to set up and get working?
Also (not sure when you travelled) but does the Beijing Metro now take foreign cards for “tap and go”? Sounds like Apple Maps is the way to go! Thanks!
Hey thanks! I thought I left that in, but I must have forgot… 😅😅 The issue was that I entered my payment password in wrong. 😂
Yes, Alipay is insanely easy to set up. And so convenient.
We haven’t tried to just tap on/off with our cards, but Alipay works great, so if you have that set up, you should be all set.
We hope you enjoy your travels. It’s one of the most seamless experiences we’ve had traveling, once you get over the language barrier. But everyone is so helpful and friendly.
Let us know if you have any other questions! 😊
@@mikeandashley that’s great! Glad it was something simple! And thanks for replying, very helpful ❤
I’m super excited to be going! Loved the video and looking forward to seeing more destinations!
@@darrenambler9431have a good time 😊
@@darrenambler9431yeah, from Sep 13rd， Mastercard or Visa card tap is supported in Beijing subways.
end of this month to early next month is Chinese New Year.
make sure to Check the place you want to visit is open. and tickets between cities may be difficult to buy. Make your plans consider this factor
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驴肉火烧，我也爱吃哈哈
It’s so delicious! 🤗😋
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Open minded, well done
Thank you so much! We're so excited to explore more of the country! 🥰
@@mikeandashleylooking forward to the videos 😊😊😊
i think China has so many of their own Tourist they will not be able to accommodate tourist from outside China. Just image how crowed it can get if more international tourist go to the forbidden City. It is already so packed they will not be able to handle the crowd from abroad. I dont know if office hours will make the tourist number fall but it seems as if they are too many people already.
Hmm, we never thought of it this way. Still, I think with how efficient China is with infrastructure, they could easily sort out a plan to accommodate it. Even though it can be crowded, we’ve been quite fortunate to not have many spots that were unmanageable. This is a good perspective though, and something we hadn’t thought of.
Although I’ve never been to the DIRECT side, when it came to Beijing in China tours, nonetheless, I wish that Great Wall were in the SOUTH rather than the NORTH, so that WE could have all just experienced it (and not just YOU GUYS) sorry… 😢😞
Haha, I feel you. But you can experience it! You just need to book a trip to Beijing! It’s an amazing experience, but we’d suggest avoiding it during the winter. 🥶
@ I would hope so!! These whole ineffectual experiences came about upon me only about me AFTER about New Years 2018 or so, so let’s see what happens in the future!! 😁😁
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Is this a repetitive video?
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@xingfudong it’s an abridged and updated compilation of all our Beijing
videos. We’ll likely do a longer version video of each sprint we do through a country moving forward, so after this next China series also. We use it as an opportunity to reach a new audience as well as include information we gain from viewers in the comments. RUclips is prioritizing longer form videos like this, and it helps support our channel and meet new subscribers. 😊
Thanks for watching!
@@mikeandashley Have u been back to china now？
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We have! 😉
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You two are like movie stars 欢迎来中国
Haha, no, us?! 😅😅😅