6 Unforgettable Days in Beijing 🇨🇳 China Travel Documentary
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- Exploring Beijing: A China Travel Documentary 🇨🇳
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We dive headfirst into the heart of Beijing, a city that redefines what we thought we knew about China. For six incredible days, we explore the layers of this ancient capital-its rich history, vibrant energy, and modern charm.
From walking the Great Wall to savoring traditional hot pot, navigating busy metro stations and finding unexpected serenity in quiet parks, our journey is full of unforgettable moments. It’s a story of curiosity, discovery, and challenging the misconceptions we grew up with.
Beijing welcomed us with open arms, rich flavors, and a depth of culture that left us both humbled and inspired. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to experience Beijing for the first time, this video is for you.
Join us as we explore the iconic sites, immerse ourselves in local experiences, and share our unfiltered reactions to one of the world’s most fascinating cities. ❤️
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I'm living in Beijing by the way
🫶Nice Video👍
视频缩略图的BEIJING错误拼写成BFIJING了😂
this was a joyful trip. we will go to China soon, What kind of mic do you use? recommendations? Thanks
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Anicent China's capital Beijing❤
Such a fun city! ❤️
Beijing was such a cool city. You guys seemed like you had the best time ❤
It really is! We loved our time there. 😊
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! ☺️🫶
你真无聊😢😢
Infectious laughter, lovely couple n a very lovely n unique historical city. Amazing video clip. 🙏
Thanks so much! 😊❤️
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~
Thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰
Your smile, honesty and positive attitude really inspires me. what are the genuine human beings
Thank you so much! 🥰❤️
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. 😊
@mikeandashley ok. thanks. I will
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. ✨
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. ✨
Great video ❤❤😊😊
Thanks Kushal! And thank you for always supporting our channel!
Love the way of your filming and the background music!
We're so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching. 😊
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.
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. ✨🫶
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. ✨
Hello from China! I discovered your video on one of the largest Chinese video platforms called Bilibili and immediately tracked it down here on RUclips and immediately subscribed. I think you guys are just too adorable! Your sincerity has truly touched me, and watching your videos feels incredibly wonderful. I couldn't help but smile throughout the entire video. Thank you for bringing these wonderful feelings to people all around the world. I hope you can visit China more often! 🎉🎉🎉
Aw, thank you so much! 🥰🙏
We’re happy you enjoyed our video so much that you came to show your support on RUclips!
We loved our time in Beijing and it inspired us to return and visit more of China!
Thanks for watching and happy new year! 🫶
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. 😊
Thanks for telling the world the real China. The editing and rhythm of the video are great!
Thank you so much! 🥰
Great travel, great story, very informative and helpful as well :)
Thanks so much! We’re happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. ✨
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. 😊
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! 🫶
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."
天子守边
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. ✨
Suggest going to Nanjing
We will for sure! ☺️ Any recommendations on what to do or eat when we are there?
@@mikeandashley 欢迎来上海，会有朋友告诉你不一样的旅行角度
happy new year mike ashley happy travelling
Thank you! Happy New Year to you also! ✨
thank you Ashley and mike happy traveling to Beijing
such a joy to watch this video!
We’re so happy you enjoyed it! We’ll have another long video coming out after our current China series! 🤗
Great, great video. Many thanks for making this 🙂
We’re happy you enjoyed it! ☺️🫶 Thank you for watching!
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! ☺️
Great video. Hope you couple enjoy everything in China.❤
Thank you so much! We're loving our time in China. 😊
来自bilibili的问候❤喜欢你们，男主很幽默，女主笑容很治愈❤
如果可以添加中文翻译字幕就好了😂
All of our videos have Chinese subtitles, you just have to enable them in the RUclips player by selecting the ⚙️icon. 🤗
Aw, thanks so much for following us over here and supporting our channel! 🥰🫶
@@mikeandashley很高兴得到你的回复，我已经找到设置，非常感谢😊
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! 😅😊
woow,,,welcome to beijing, have a good time
Thank you so much! We had a wonderful time in Beijing. 😊
迷人的色彩，高超的剪辑，生动的解说。
Thank you so much! We're happy you enjoyed our video. 😊
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.
We couldn't agree more! 🥰❤️
Hello! I recently watched your vlog of your visit to Beijing, and it truly opened my eyes and gave me a lot to think about. I’m so happy to see you share your unique perspective on the city through your lens.
In the video, your exploration of iconic landmarks like the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and Tiananmen Square really moved me. The way you expressed your respect and admiration for these historical sites made me realize how easily we can overlook cultural treasures in our daily lives.
I especially enjoyed the segment where you visited the Hutongs. It was clear that you appreciated the traditional alleyway life in Beijing. Perhaps it’s because these alleyways have a unique sense of time, making each walk feel like stepping into a different world. I’m glad that you were able to see the beauty in these everyday scenes-this was a fresh perspective for me too.
In addition, China has many other famous food, such as West Lake Sweet and Sour Fish, Iron Pot Braised goose... I hope you can try it at the next time.
If you have any question about China or Chinese food, just let me know. By the way, I'm looking forward to watch your video again.
Thank you so much! We’re happy you enjoyed our video. We really enjoyed filming in Beijing. It was an incredible first experience in China! We can’t wait to return to Beijing and try more food and visit more amazing places! 🤗
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. 🫶🫶
Epic video
Thank you! 😊
Fascinating trip!
It really was! Thank you for watching. 😊❤️
Also you guy nailed some of my favourite local Beijing food! Such as the Jing Jiang Roy Si (the shredded pork with the tofu wrap), the lamb and beef bronze hotpot. The only two things I wish you guys would have tried are Zha Jiang Mian (soybean sauce noodle w/pork), and Beijing local Bao Zi (pork bun) with Chao Gan (liver and intestines soup) which is a classic combo for local Beijing people. ❤
That’s good to know! They were so delicious. We can’t wait to return to Beijing and try even more of the regional cuisine! We’ll add those other dishes to our list for sure. Thanks for watching! 😋🤗
Amazing video, I love it
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed it! 😊
I watched the end of this video on the subway and felt compelled to leave another comment.
Thank you both so much for showing such respect and care for our Great Wall and for speaking out against defacing historical buildings with graffiti (though I must admit, our people aren’t entirely innocent in this regard). Your actions reflect the education and upbringing you received in the States, which you carry with you wherever you go. You should be proud of that.
I don’t know what happened to Ashley’s mom, but my heart broke when she mentioned that her mom would never get to see this. I sincerely hope you’ll have the chance to bring your loved ones to our country someday-we would be honoured to host you.
Paul Wall certainly made it clear just how much you’re welcome here-no one could have done a better job.
Enjoy your stay in China, and best wishes from Guangzhou!
Wow, thank you so much for your kind words. This is one of the nicest comments we’ve ever received. 🥰🫶🥹
We’ve been to a good number of historic buildings and monuments in our travels now, and everyone does it. Tourists, international and domestic, locals, kids adults… nowhere is safe apparently. It’s such a shame.
Her mom is doing just fine, she is just happy at home and has no plans to travel. ☺️
We’re so happy you enjoyed the video and are so grateful for your comment. 🙏
We will actually have a few videos from Guangzhou coming out over the next month or so, so if you have any recommendations on things to do and see that may be unique or off the beaten path, we’d be happy to hear them!
Thanks again for watching, we hope you have a great Spring Festival! 🤗
@@mikeandashley
Thank you, I wish you a great time during the Spring Festival as well.
Now, what I would recommend for your stay in Guangzhou... While Beijing is famous for its roasted duck and Chengdu for spicy beef, Guangzhou is celebrated for its 白切鸡 (Bái Qiē Jī, literally “white cut chicken”). There’s a local joke that no chicken can walk out of the city alive-a testament to just how much locals love eating chicken.
Among the four first-tier cities in mainland China, Guangzhou is the only one whose cuisine is widely loved and appreciated worldwide.
For breakfast, don’t miss out on 早茶 (Zǎo Chá, morning tea). The term can be misleading, as for many senior citizens, this “morning tea” often stretches for hours and ends up as afternoon tea. It’s one of the most unique dining experiences in China. Be sure to order at least one serving of 肠粉 (Cháng Fěn, rice noodle rolls), a classic local favourite.
A popular chain restaurant to try is 点都德 (Dim Dou Dak in Cantonese, Diǎn Dū Dé in Mandarin), which means “anything goes” or “everything here tastes good” (this phrase should really be spoken in Cantonese, as it holds no meaning in Mandarin). My family and I, having moved to Guangzhou about two decades ago, often visit this restaurant for dim sum. While not the top choice among locals, it’s certainly not a bad one. Another renowned option is 陶陶居 (Táo Táo Jū, freely translated as “Naughty Residence”).
For late-night cravings, 艇仔粥 (Tíng Zǎi Zhōu, or Boat Congee/Porridge) or any kind of congee is a comforting choice. Don’t miss 双皮奶 (Shuāng Pí Nǎi, double-skin milk), a must-try dessert that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. For the most authentic taste, you may want to visit 顺德 (Shùn Dé, now a district in the city of Foshan, accessible through our subway system), just look for any of the traditional outlets called 民信老铺 (Mín Xìn Lǎo Pù).
Attraction: A classic yet touristy recommendation is 花城广场 (Huā Chéng Guǎng Chǎng, literally square in the Flower City, another name for Guangzhou), easily accessible by taking the subway to 珠江新城 (Zhū Jiāng New Town) on Line 3 or Line 5. From here, you’ll have a fantastic view of the famous Canton Tower, the Guangzhou International Finance Centre, and a bunch of other skyscrapers. Instead of taking the subway directly to the Canton Tower station, where you will find yourself standing underneath the colourful tower, I recommend visiting Flower City Square first. It offers a better vantage point and a much larger space to enjoy the skyline.
If you’re in town now, consider visiting the inaugural 大湾区灯会 (Dà Wān Qū Dēng Huì, Greater Bay Area Lantern Festival) in 南沙 (Nán Shā) District, located at the southernmost tip of the city. From what I’ve heard, it’s open from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Since it’s a lantern festival, the best time to visit is after nightfall, when you’ll be treated to a stunning spectacle of lights.
Although Nansha is farther from the central districts where most visitors stay, it offers more natural beauty and fewer crowds (with the obvious exception of the said festival). The district is also home to some of the city’s longest ecological belts, where local residents often go camping, enjoy the sun, and let their kids and furry friends run freely.
If you need a guide or any help at all, just let me know - I’d be more than happy to show you around! 😊
Wow! Thank you so much for this detailed list! 🤩
We’ve heard of Shun De actually from a local resident we met on the train over here! We’re very excited to try all of the local dishes and see things!
The lantern festival sounds so amazing! I know we have somewhere listed as a place to go, I’ll have to check with Ashley and see if it’s the same place. ☺️
Thank you again, we greatly appreciate the help and insight! ☺️🫶
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. ✨
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!
Thank you so much! 😊❤️
great video as always
Thanks so much! 🥰🥰
LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So happy you enjoyed it! ☺️🤗
親切的笑容❤😊🎉
Thank you!
As a local Beijing native (living in Canada), your amazing video brought me tears of Joy and made me so homesick now😂❤. Btw, the “door nail meat pie” got the name as the shape resembles the round thingy on the ancient Chinese city wall gate. You can Google the image of that if you are curious.
Aw, we’re so happy that our video made you remember home. We love exploring new places and it’s such an amazing thing to hear from people who live or used to live in them enjoying the videos.
That’s so interesting about the door nail meet pies! We see the resemblance!
Thank you for watching our video and for commenting to say hello! ☺️🤗
It's incredible that I watched such a long video from the beginning to the end！ Additionally, I know you two went to Chengdu later, which is also my hometown. Hope you have a lot of fun in China.
Thank you so much for watching! 🤗 it means the world to us that you enjoyed our video so much! And yes, we did go to Chengdu. Your home town is so lovely! We had such a good time and just released a new video from there. ☺️
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. 👌
Legends 😊
🙏🙏🙏
You guys were almost experts on dumplings. That dumpling dinner was so good. 🎉
Thank youuuuu! ❤️❤️❤️
Welcome!! 🥰until next time ❤❤❤
Thanks so much! We'll be back soon. We’re in Chengdu now. 🥰
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! ✨
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. 🥰❤️
Welcome to China!
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! 😊
Good job 👍
Thank you so much! 🥰
Love your videos so much and your videos are amazing English learning materials. If you could add some English subtitles, it would be awesome! Thank you!!!!
Aw, thank you! 🥰🙏
You can enable English subtitles by hitting “CC” in the bottom right of the player or by selecting the gear “⚙️” icon. 🤗
All of our videos have subtitles in most languages. Hopefully this helps! ☺️
Love your vibes! Let me know when you are in Chongqing! It would be fun to show you around and take you to the authentic Chongqing style hotpot.
Thank you so much! We’re in Chongqing now, but Mike is sick with a cold. 😅🤧
@ oh no hope he’s feeling better soon. I’ll dm you guys on Instagram in case you guys need any help :)
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Thank you for introduce my hometown to all of the world.A beijinger work in Chengdu.
Thank you so much! We’re happy to share our experience in your hometown. We had so much fun! 🥰
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!
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! 🤗😋
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.
比美国的问题还多吗？
Thank you so much. It’s important to us to share our actual experiences, and we can genuinely say that our experiences in China have been positive so far.
We’re happy we came and witnessed the country for ourselves. Initially, it was a bit nerve-wracking because we grew up with the media telling us how bad China is, but coming here has been an eye-opening experience and one we are thankful for.
Thank you for watching. 🥰❤️
have a good day
Thank you so much! We hope you do as well! ❤️
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. 😅😂
welcome to china, enjoy
Thank you! 🥰❤️
very nice
Thank you so much! ❤️
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. 🙏
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. ☺️
Fun fact, despite its popularity in the US, Din Tai Fung is actually from Taiwan :)
We had heard that! So funny we pick this restaurant for our first food in China lol.
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! 😍
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.
We’ve seen these shows on TikTok and would LOVE to attend one. Thank you for letting us know what it is called. We’ll add it to our list. 🥰
love it，cute couple btw
Thank you so much! 🥰
nice..
Thank you! 😊
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I’ll be visiting Beijing next month. I’m very nervous as to it being my first solo country trip. I’m trying to do as much research as I can possibly do to prepare myself for this trip. Any tips are welcome 🙏 please!! 😊
How exciting! Beijing is a surprisingly easy city to navigate.
Couple of tips: book everything in advance (especially hotels and attractions).
Set up Alipay and WeChat ahead of time (make sure to verify your accounts so you can rent bikes and ride the buses and metros).
Didi is the equivalent to Uber or Grab and is very convenient and cost-effective. You can use it in the Alipay app.
We only needed cash once, but it is nice to have a small amount on you in case your international card doesn’t work.
Carry your passport with you at all times.
Google doesn’t work in China, so use Apple Maps and Translate if you have an iPhone.
Have two VPNs in case one doesn’t work. You want to set them up ahead of time. We have our recommended VPNs listed in the video description.
Beijing is much more spread out than we anticipated, so try not to cram too much into one visit.
Have fun and try not to worry! Chinese people are incredibly friendly and you’ll have a great time. Just know that your plans may change and go with the flow. 🥰
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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. 😊
Will definitely go to this place despite media portrayed that our country, the Philippines is on a maritime c*nflict with China. Hope you can go back to Beijing and visit the CBD filled with skyscrapers and Sanlitun district.
We went to Sanlitun on our first day. ☺️ The sky scrapers and interactive art displays were amazing!
53:47 reminded me of Kara everytime she tries awesome food, @KaraandNate
Oh yea?! ☺️😂 We LOVE @karaandnate, so this is a great compliment! Ashley does have a super cute reaction to trying delicious foods! 🥰
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
常来常往，中国欢迎您
Thank you so much! We’re excited to explore more of the country. 🥰❤️
什么时候来西安😮
Earrings are a classic lion dance image, very cute, usually seen every day during the Chinese Lunar New Year. 10:20 This is an underground cable warning sign. If the cable is damaged during road repairs, compensation will be calculated per second. The longer the cable repair time, the higher the compensation cost.
Thank you so much! We're looking forward to the Chinese New Year! 😊
haha it’s so ironic where you wrote down your names 😂
We’ve heard! 😂 We must have good intuition haha.
Hello, I think Beijing has a wide and developed place.
We agree! It’s an amazing city for sure.
Theres been a new visa policy that came out recently for Australians and many other nationalities, visa free visits for 30 days! You could literally rock up and enter china visa free. Im so trilled to not have to go thru lengthy visa application processes, and just book a flight and be there the next day!
That is so awesome! The visa process was a headache, and while we’re glad we did it, it would have been so cool not to have had to! 😅🤣
just crazy how most of us go to school for 9 years to learn English and nowadays it is hard to find many people in China who can understand basically English let alone speak
I’m not sure what you’re saying here. You learn English for 9 years in China?
@@mikeandashley Allow me to shed some light on this.
I believe this comment is essentially a critique of our country’s educational system, where every Chinese student is required to complete nine years of compulsory education (six years in grade school, three in middle school) and another three years in high school, with English being one of the three core subjects taught, alongside Chinese literature and math.
This system has faced intense criticism for the very reason mentioned in the comment: most Chinese people are not bilingual enough to communicate effectively in English. Considering that the majority of Chinese citizens do not live in first-tier citeis or those frequently visited by overseas travelers - and thus have little to no opportunity to speak English - it’s not surprising that many struggle with it. Allow me to be frank, many also have difficulty speaking proper Mandarin.
That being said, I’m not entirely sure that we actually spend nine full years learning English. I was born in the late ’80s, and I didn’t start learning English until the fourth or fifth grade. Perhaps kids today begin their English classes on day one, but I’m not sure.
Interesting. I mean, in the US, we are meant to spend four years, in high school learning a foreign language, and I learned more Spanish working in kitchens and hotels than I ever learned in school haha. Some people are just better at learning things practically out in the world than in a classroom. I know that’s the case for me. 😅
Thanks for sharing though! That makes a lot of sense. ☺️
The girl is very beautiful and has a nice voice.
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After watching the blogger’s video, 144 hours is not enough for me to play.
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When are you coming back to China?
We’re back now! 🤗❤️
welcome
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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!
We actually just got approved for our 10-year visas. We can't wait to see Shanghai. 🥰❤️
@ that’s awesome! Shanghai welcomes you guys!
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I miss some few words about the place of Cambodia there is tamao is wildlife rescue center where they treat animal good and healthy that’s my last one and wish you a good day and stay safe and stay healthy
Thanks so much! Hopefully we can return to Cambodia one day soon! 🤗
"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. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
看你俩吃火锅我都快急死了😂
Oh no, why!? 😅
We've got a lot of hot pot coming up in future videos too! 😂
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20:13, Really, some tourists sites are close on Monday? No way, wow that's unexpected. It's similar to my home, Malaysia, but only some restaurants and shop close on Monday.
25:40, Sometimes in some places, they don't accept international credit card like Japan, so that's good use you alipay as long as it's still working in China and for Japan, bring lots of cash.
41:57, Oh the chicken wing taste good and delicious. Never try chicken wing in China, but hopefully in May or June when I revisit Beijing, Shanghai and flying to Chengdu and Chongqing for the 1st time, I am looking forward to my trip although it's gonna be hot, humid and sometimes rain.
Only the main government sites like Tiananmen Sq & the Forbidden City. Many other sites are still open.
I see.
Now Air Canada have direct flight from Vancouver to Beijing (suddenly Toronto don't have Air Canada direct flight anymore. But they can transfer in Vancouver).
That's great to hear! 😊
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 😊😊😊