10 Travel Tips for Traveling in China in 2023/2024 (That will actually help you)

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  • Опубликовано: 23 янв 2025

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  • @JamesandKeli
    @JamesandKeli  10 месяцев назад +19

    Let us help you plan your trip to China! Book a 1-1 session with us and we can help answer any questions you have about traveling to China. 😊 Itineraries, guides, and more coming soon! www.thatch.co/@jamesandkeli

    • @ratnadeepsinhgohil2928
      @ratnadeepsinhgohil2928 8 месяцев назад

      Make video on cheep travelling method and cheep stay like rooms, hotel, paying guests, hostel etc 🔥🔥🔥

    • @frankraym
      @frankraym 7 месяцев назад

      Going to Beijing in September 😍....but as a foreigner WeChat is confusing

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  5 месяцев назад

      @@frankraym Enjoy! WeChat is a bit confusing at first, but it is very similar to WhatsApp

    • @songbirdofva
      @songbirdofva 4 месяца назад

      Have just a couple questions but dont want to post specific details here. How can I reach out to you?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  4 месяца назад

      You can book a call with us on www.thatch.co/@jamesandkeli and we can answer your questions there 😊

  • @dessertcomes1st
    @dessertcomes1st 10 месяцев назад +16

    I have an opportunity to travel to China in a few months. You guys were so encouraging and motivating in this video. Love your energy.

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  10 месяцев назад +1

      You are going to have a great time! Enjoy your trip

  • @LindaBurgher
    @LindaBurgher Год назад +15

    Happy to hear Lonely Planet continues to serve younger people. It has been our faithful guide for decades.

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  Год назад +4

      It really is!! There are so many great resources within the books.

  • @XW3126
    @XW3126 Год назад +13

    Super practical & informative! Thank you! Wish you happy travels!

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda Год назад +10

    James! Good night, total beautiful shots-:))

  • @jerryfish09
    @jerryfish09 Год назад +18

    Guizhou,Hunan and Jiangxi are must visit province

  • @artshot7613
    @artshot7613 9 месяцев назад +2

    Just the video I’ve been looking for, I hope to travel to China from the uk later this year and have started making a list of things I need to know, this is a great help, just need to figure out my visa now 🤔

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  9 месяцев назад

      Good luck!! You will have a great time in China ☺️

    • @emmanuelfrancis7383
      @emmanuelfrancis7383 8 месяцев назад +1

      Great video and exactly what I have been looking for........ I got admission to study I'm Hainan and would love to know which city or province has a relatively not high cost of living and is close to Hainan University

    • @montyloads
      @montyloads 4 месяца назад

      Did you arrange your visa? Was it hard? I'm thinking of travelling to China by myself from the UK too, I got to learn so much, its kind of frightening

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  4 месяца назад

      Our visa was arranged by our school since we had a working visa.

  • @Thejesstination
    @Thejesstination Год назад +11

    Awesome video, guys!

  • @liamporter1137
    @liamporter1137 Год назад +9

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @sweetburger8039
    @sweetburger8039 Год назад +79

    I go to China every year, and its development is changing rapidly. The cities are clean and orderly, safe, without drugs or homeless people. Walking on the prosperous streets, there is nothing to worry about. I really hope that Western countries can be like China.

    • @kiddo817
      @kiddo817 10 месяцев назад +14

      Chinese here. There’s no homeless people because we’ve cleared out most of the low income people to outskirts of city. There’s also 城管 (city management police) that patrol the streets to clear out any homeless people. It looks nice to foreigners like you, but there’s a dark side to it. China has 14 billion people, you really think we have no homeless problem? 😂

    • @zcing123
      @zcing123 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@kiddo817点赞,中国是发展中国家,让发达国家跟我们学习?😂

    • @peanut0brain
      @peanut0brain 10 месяцев назад

      ​​@@kiddo817 I don't see homeless in the outskirts either. Why would they be homeless when they can apply to do the lowest job, street cleaning, which includes room and board, and make China great again?!!! It's a big shame and losing face/reputation to be homeless.

    • @kawaiihikari0
      @kawaiihikari0 9 месяцев назад

      You obviously have not lived here lol just during new years there were 2 mass murders even of paramedics you obviously believe the lie of a country being absolutely "safe” remember this is a communist country and the CCP will do anything to hide the bad sides of China just because you don’t see it and it’s "cleaned up" to make it appear a certain way doesn’t mean it is not happening

    • @kawaiihikari0
      @kawaiihikari0 9 месяцев назад

      @@zcing123huh how are you even using RUclips lmao 😂 go use another platform lmao

  • @VasuBalakrishnan
    @VasuBalakrishnan 14 дней назад

    This video has been incredibly helpful! Thank you 🙏😊

  • @javierfranke3843
    @javierfranke3843 11 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you both! Very good tips

  • @nasdanrose4802
    @nasdanrose4802 Год назад +5

    Thanks for sharing! 😊

  • @guestonearth1274
    @guestonearth1274 Год назад +5

    Nice videos and enjoyable trip

  • @TRAVELADVENTURES-xm2vo
    @TRAVELADVENTURES-xm2vo 26 дней назад

    You provide practical and helpful tips for planning a trip to China. These recommendations will help travelers avoid common troubles, optimize their time, and enhance their experience while exploring this vast country.

  • @OmeidaYangshuo
    @OmeidaYangshuo Год назад +4

    Great tips! It can be challenging to arrive in China if you are unprepared, but once you get the basic apps, the sky is the limit ;)

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  Год назад +2

      😆 Yes! The apps make everything so much easier.

  • @liangpinchiu2989
    @liangpinchiu2989 3 месяца назад

    Thank you so much..for all this ..tips so much easy for me to come visiting China next time ❤love you guys

  • @ff-sm6wm
    @ff-sm6wm 11 дней назад

    Nice❤

  • @SasoDoncev89
    @SasoDoncev89 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hi James Hi Keli. I plan to go to Beijing in the middle of september so i wanted to prepare myself by watching youtube clips. I have watched tens of them but yours gave me the most valuable informations. Thank you both for such detailed tips. Thanks and wish you both all the best.🎉

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  5 месяцев назад +1

      We are so glad to hear that! We really wanted to give as much information as possible because navigating China can be overwhelming ☺️ Enjoy your trip!

    • @Chen-陈
      @Chen-陈 5 месяцев назад +1

      I am Chinese, I would be happy to help you with your China travel problem, and thank you for your love of China

    • @SasoDoncev89
      @SasoDoncev89 5 месяцев назад

      @@Chen-陈 hello. Thank you for reaching out. I am getting an impression you are one of the nicest nation on planet Earth. Where do you live? If you are in Beijing or nearby area we could meet.

  • @HoustonlivingwithMeiMei
    @HoustonlivingwithMeiMei Год назад +2

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @Johnnydoenyc
    @Johnnydoenyc 2 месяца назад

    Great tips. Thank you :)

  • @comui1
    @comui1 Год назад +3

    Do you mind sharing the link to book the forbidden city entry ticket? Thanks

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  Год назад +3

      Yes! Here is our Viator link to buy the Forbidden City entrance ticket: www.viator.com/tours/Beijing/Beijing-Forbidden-City-Admission-Ticket/d321-26448P67?pid=P00119297&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=things-to-do-in-beijing

  • @alexmelendez5404
    @alexmelendez5404 10 месяцев назад

    J & K!!!!! Love your video!!!! Take me to China with you next time!

  • @100-q8v
    @100-q8v Год назад +4

    Practical tips! T

  • @qijia2141
    @qijia2141 7 месяцев назад +1

    nice Video , thanks guys

  • @zaniarpc
    @zaniarpc 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you ❤

  • @zhubajie6940
    @zhubajie6940 11 месяцев назад +2

    The Forbidden City has changed a lot then. Before Covid, it was just walk up and buy a ticket.

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  11 месяцев назад +1

      We wish it was that easy!

  • @SSS-ib2wm
    @SSS-ib2wm 7 месяцев назад +1

    A very detailed guide!

  • @LordJimsworth
    @LordJimsworth Месяц назад

    Hello! I am aware that some laws in china are different to ireland. I'm planning to go to china and I'm wondering if there's anything I can do to stay out of trouble?

    • @SImoMa-q8j
      @SImoMa-q8j 27 дней назад

      Am a local Chinese and considering being a tour guy here,btw,am good at English. Ask me any questions if u still have

  • @qiuyi85
    @qiuyi85 11 месяцев назад +2

    I’m visiting China in a month. Do most shops accept Alipay linking to a foreign credit card? I heard some merchants can’t process payment if the app is linked to a foreign credit card.

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  11 месяцев назад

      We have never tried this before. We recommend connecting it to be safe then trying it. Definitely bring cash around just incase!

    • @jiamingcao8337
      @jiamingcao8337 10 месяцев назад +1

      I’m Chinese. This might happen in some small shops,they only accept debit card that linking in Alipay.

  • @mollymo6229
    @mollymo6229 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this video, I am travelling to China for a conference in Shenzhen in 3 weeks and I am so nervous 😅

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  9 месяцев назад

      It will be great!! You will have so much fun 😄

  • @TreeCross
    @TreeCross 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you

  • @shuahneeong9375
    @shuahneeong9375 9 месяцев назад +3

    You can access WhatsApps , Instagram you tube google etc… if you roam your mobile before leaving for China, you do not need VPN this way. If you are using China wifi or network , then you need to download VPN.

  • @kumarreddy7297
    @kumarreddy7297 Месяц назад

    Can you please suggest me the hotels where I can stay at affordable budget and which app to use?

  • @SquatSimp
    @SquatSimp 4 месяца назад

    Do you ever use the taxi? If so, how do you navigate that?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  4 месяца назад

      We only used a taxi a few times, and it would be by showing the address to the driver in Chinese.

  • @aa77655
    @aa77655 5 месяцев назад +1

    Please link for translate app

  • @JamesandKeli
    @JamesandKeli  Год назад +4

    What is a China travel tip you think people should know? 🤔✈️🇨🇳

    • @certifiedhater4414
      @certifiedhater4414 Год назад +3

      I'm supposed to be heading back to China from the US in February 2024. My family is trying to convince me not to go because of all the travel advisories due to all the international unrest. Exit bans and wrongful detentions are some of the warnings from the US embassy. My question is how concerned should I be in your opinions? I'm going either way but I would love to ease their mind a bit if I can. Thank you.

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  Год назад +8

      In our opinion we don't think you will have to worry about any exit bans and as long as you don't plan on breaking any laws or doing anything silly, you should never be detained. We lived there for 4 years during a very strict time, still traveled and never had any problems with the police. @@certifiedhater4414

    • @certifiedhater4414
      @certifiedhater4414 Год назад +1

      @@JamesandKeli thank you for the reply 🙏 hopefully this helps them not worry so much

    • @brianc4957
      @brianc4957 9 месяцев назад

      @@certifiedhater4414 hey, did you end up going on your trip?

    • @certifiedhater4414
      @certifiedhater4414 9 месяцев назад +1

      @brianc4957 yep, currently in China and its been amazing, no issues

  • @Psykrom
    @Psykrom 2 месяца назад

    Metroman? I cannot find it on the playstore.

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  2 месяца назад

      You have to put Metroman China, it’s a yellow app.

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  2 месяца назад

      www.metroman.cn/en/index.html?lang=en

  • @charliechan2890
    @charliechan2890 9 месяцев назад

    hi, nice video. just wanted to add since ive come across a good few of these tips and guides for china. On the note of the transportation its maybe worth noting and explaining to some tourists how to go about getting their hands on a transportation card that is basically like a top up rida card in europe.

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  9 месяцев назад

      That is a good tip, but each city has their own metro top up card. So for instance a card in Beijing won’t work in Shanghai. With how inexpensive the rides are, it’s not always worth getting the card.

  • @andreaae5060
    @andreaae5060 11 месяцев назад +1

    Do you know about if there is a luggage delivery from Beijing airport to Shanghai airport? I will. Bring 2 checked baggages to my travel

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  11 месяцев назад

      There probably is, but it’s probably best to keep them with you and recheck the bags upon your next flight. We never used this type of service to be able to answer it.

    • @jiamingcao8337
      @jiamingcao8337 10 месяцев назад

      Package delivery service available at the airport,but it will takes 3 days. If u only stay few days in China, I recommend bring the luggage with you

  • @jweidesigns
    @jweidesigns 7 месяцев назад

    Hey, this is great. I cant find the baidu translate app is there a different name or alternative that works the same in China? Thanks

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  7 месяцев назад +1

      It could be under its Chinese characters 百度, you can use Apple Maps but Google maps won’t work,

  • @dansanghera2047
    @dansanghera2047 8 месяцев назад

    Great video

  • @fasteddylove-muffin6415
    @fasteddylove-muffin6415 7 месяцев назад

    I don't see a kindle or other digital version of Lonely Planet's China?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  7 месяцев назад

      It is only an ebook version. Kindle may not work properly while in China.

  • @albertoconde5446
    @albertoconde5446 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you both for the awesome tips :) , I am planing to visit Beijing at the end of October 2024 from Australia for 3 days, I will be coming from 2 weeks in Thailand, can I bring my laptop and I pad tablet and I phone? thanks you guys are amazing!

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  5 месяцев назад

      @@albertoconde5446 yes you can! This will all work in China, you just can’t access Western social media unless you have a VPN ☺️

  • @FaZe-StyL
    @FaZe-StyL Год назад +5

    Is it safe my mom thinks I’m going to get held captive for no reason because im american

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  Год назад +5

      Yes, it is very safe in China!!

    • @FaZe-StyL
      @FaZe-StyL Год назад +4

      @@JamesandKeli thanks, she has been very scolding me about it and saying they’re going to check my phone and all, I’m going to chengdu after I land in Guangzhou

    • @FaZe-StyL
      @FaZe-StyL Год назад +1

      @@JamesandKeli well today I woke up and my dad yelled at me for 7 hours and slurring and cursing and everything else, now I’m at work and earlier they made me cancel and all when I’ve saved all the money to go and paid for it my self. They’re very toxic and strict and mean he even yells at her everyday

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  11 месяцев назад +4

      We're very sorry to hear that. We hope that everything is okay for you. Maybe one day you'll be able to go to China, it is a beautiful country.@@FaZe-StyL

    • @justinhuang7513
      @justinhuang7513 6 месяцев назад

      You are not so important that Chinese government would pay extra attention to you😂

  • @VishavkarmaMechanicalWorksPvt
    @VishavkarmaMechanicalWorksPvt 4 месяца назад

    Hello Guy's
    My question is this actually i am usually travel alone the mian thing is to bring large luggage with my self is there any option to store luggage so that travel free to any location in china

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  4 месяца назад

      If you want to travel for a weekend or a few days to another city then return to the same city, there are luggage storage places nearby the train stations.

  • @elvafong3591
    @elvafong3591 9 месяцев назад

    This video is very helpful. I want to go to Xian to see the Terracotta Warriors and was wanting to know if I can purchase the tickets to see them in advance or do I have to purchase them when I arrive because I am a foreigner? Also how do I get a taxi in Xian - can I use the didi app if I am a foreigner or do I just try to call one off the street?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  9 месяцев назад +1

      When we first started making RUclips videos we made one about Xi’An and the Terracotta Warriors. At the time we went we purchased the tickets upon arrival, and took a public bus.
      For a taxi, you will need didi but I don’t know if you will be able to create an account to use didi, as the policies changed while we were there.

    • @elvafong3591
      @elvafong3591 9 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the helpful advice@@JamesandKeli

  • @Matt-px2ev
    @Matt-px2ev 3 месяца назад

    how come i cant find Baidu Translate app on my Android?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  3 месяца назад

      I’m not sure, it’s a Chinese app

  • @mayurtorney7361
    @mayurtorney7361 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks so much for much needed info .. one question, where do you exchange forex ?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  6 месяцев назад +1

      We would not recommend exchanging money, but use an ATM. Most banks won't help exchange money without you having a bank account with them.

    • @mayurtorney7361
      @mayurtorney7361 6 месяцев назад

      @@JamesandKeli oh ok.. thanks ..🙏 I thought atm withdrawal will be rather expensive .. ATM keypad is normally in English and operable ?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  4 месяца назад

      Yes, there is a language option to change to English.

  • @montyloads
    @montyloads 4 месяца назад

    Hi amazing video.
    I would usually travel to turkey to do some clothes shopping once every 3-4 years.
    Unfortunately the country is suffering from terrible inflation so my plan is to go to china however i have no idea which is the best place to go for clothes shopping... Beijing, Guangzhou etc etc.
    Where would you suggest based on your experience?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  4 месяца назад +1

      We didn’t go clothes shopping very often. There were markets in Shanghai, but nowhere we frequented often.

    • @montyloads
      @montyloads 4 месяца назад +1

      @@JamesandKeli no worries....love the video BTW.... super helpful 👌

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  4 месяца назад

      No problem 😊hopefully you can travel to China soon!

  • @MirandaBailey-01
    @MirandaBailey-01 10 месяцев назад

    谢谢你!!

  • @maheell
    @maheell 4 месяца назад

    Hi, Does Expres VPN still work with local Chinese Sim cards?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  4 месяца назад

      @@maheell yes, you just have to have it downloaded prior to going to China. If you get a Chinese phone you have to download using an APK for android devices and then for Apple you must use an Apple Account made outside of China.

    • @maheell
      @maheell 4 месяца назад

      @@JamesandKeli Thanks for responding. I contacted the support centre of ExpressVPN and they said their VPN doesn't work in China for a while now.

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  4 месяца назад

      Interesting! Good thing you checked

  • @masterpiece4881
    @masterpiece4881 3 месяца назад

    I'm traveling to Beijing next month. Is there anything I should be aware of since I'm not proficient in Chinese?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  3 месяца назад +1

      Nope! As long as you go with an open mind and have some translation apps available, it will be a great time.

  • @AntiMasonic93
    @AntiMasonic93 8 месяцев назад

    I can tell these two had fun in Beijing. 🤪👍🤪

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  8 месяцев назад

      😂😂 it was prime C*VID time so things were a bit difficult for us traveling there

  • @WHSuperman2005
    @WHSuperman2005 7 месяцев назад

    You see Wudang Mountains? That’s my #1 wish.

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  7 месяцев назад

      Unfortunately not. ☹️ There were so many places to see that we missed out on a lot.

  • @papayapositiv1619
    @papayapositiv1619 6 месяцев назад

    Surf shark is not working in China ,like Nord VPN or Express VPN. The Server address is known and blocked

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  6 месяцев назад

      Express or Astrill are the only two VPNs that actively work. Sometimes though they go down for a few days but will come back up.

  • @Koza1151
    @Koza1151 8 месяцев назад

    Besides from alipay and wechat pay can you open a bank account in China?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  8 месяцев назад

      Tourists can’t open a bank account.

  • @therealarchstanton3343
    @therealarchstanton3343 9 месяцев назад +1

    Good tips, thanks guys - but in 10 trips since 2008 no one has ever asked for my photo 🤣

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  9 месяцев назад +1

      They must think we are famous then lol 😆

    • @Kunt6119
      @Kunt6119 8 месяцев назад

      😂😂😂

  • @GehehehBebebeb
    @GehehehBebebeb 8 месяцев назад

    Unde pot gasi un ghid turistic,aveti vre o idee?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  8 месяцев назад

      There are many guides that you can find. We love Lost Plate Food Tours (use our code for aroundtheworld for $5 off). We would also recommend looking at some of the many tour company's like MoreFunAsia or ChinaTravelGuide.

  • @1000kennedydk
    @1000kennedydk 8 месяцев назад

    what do you mean by international bank card to load into alipay.......do you mean my USA Visa Credit Card or Visa Debit Card?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  8 месяцев назад

      Correct! Use whatever bank card that can work internally (we prefer one with no foreign transaction fees).

  • @TinusU
    @TinusU 9 месяцев назад

    You said "look at the app", which app?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  9 месяцев назад

      Which section are you talking about? We mention a lot of different apps in specific sections of our video 🫣

    • @TinusU
      @TinusU 9 месяцев назад

      @@JamesandKeli lots of different apps and you don't mention the name of those apps? How do we know 😅

  • @Ms3200Runner
    @Ms3200Runner Месяц назад

    Fr thank you for mentioning the toilet paper thing, I've watched a couple videos with tips for visiting and no one's mentioned that yet🫣

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  Месяц назад +1

      We are all about practicality, and toilet paper is one!

  • @jessie2feathers
    @jessie2feathers 7 месяцев назад +1

    Do I need covid vaccination to travel in China?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  7 месяцев назад

      It’s not required but highly recommended.

    • @jessie2feathers
      @jessie2feathers 7 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much.

  • @Carioob
    @Carioob 5 месяцев назад

    Why not GuangDong province😢

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  5 месяцев назад

      We never had the opportunity to visit 😞 It was on our list of places we hope to visit in the future.

  • @MichelleL889
    @MichelleL889 5 месяцев назад

    I downloaded baidu and it is all in Chinese characters. I spent 10 mins on it and couldn’t work it out. Too hard. If I get vpn why can’t I use Google translate?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  5 месяцев назад

      The amount of time it takes to turn on a VPN when you need a translation isn’t worth it. If I download Baidu translate, it opens up in English for the only information I need to use.

  • @IpsitaParija-jq9ff
    @IpsitaParija-jq9ff 8 месяцев назад

    1. Which type of visa should I apply for to attend a conference in China: L type or F type?"
    2. Do I need to provide a confirmed flight itinerary to apply for a visa, or can I book my ticket after the visa is confirmed? Will a dummy ticket be acceptable?
    3. What documents are required to apply for a Chinese visa for a conference?
    4. How can I minimize the chances of my visa application being rejected?
    5. Guide me making travel Itinerary

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  8 месяцев назад

      Here is the official government website for visas. us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/zj/qz2021/
      we do not know the answers to the questions about the government but are happy to answer any specific questions about travel.

  • @kimhannagan8651
    @kimhannagan8651 9 месяцев назад

    Why do you use a vpn instead of Esim?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  9 месяцев назад

      A vpn is used to access things that would be blocked in China like Instagram or RUclips.

  • @randomnumbers84269
    @randomnumbers84269 4 месяца назад

    I think you left out the most important part. You said you lived 3 years in China. How? How did you get a visa for 3 years?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  4 месяца назад +1

      We lived I. China for 4 years as English teachers. We worked in different schools in the two cities we lived in, Suzhou and Shanghai ☺️

  • @ELFASHIONISTA
    @ELFASHIONISTA 8 месяцев назад

    JAMES IS SO BEAUTIFUL !!! 🤩🤩🤩. !!! HE MADE ME SUSCRIBED ! CONGRATULATION, AWESOME VIDEOS AND VERY HELPFUL, IAM TERRIFIED TO GO TO CHINA !!!

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  8 месяцев назад

      You shouldn't be terrified of visiting China!

  • @munchocrisps
    @munchocrisps 11 месяцев назад

    Do I still need to bring masks in case of Covid or other sickness?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  11 месяцев назад +2

      Masks are not required, but if you are sick it is always respectful to wear a mask as not to get others sicks.

    • @munchocrisps
      @munchocrisps 11 месяцев назад

      @@JamesandKeli oh okay 👌

  • @BB-yi6qn
    @BB-yi6qn Год назад +2

    I'm from a Southeast Asian country. Do you like Southeast Asia? Have you ever been to Southeast Asian countries? Such as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  Год назад +3

      We have been to South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines 😄 All of the countries were beautiful!

  • @justinhuang7513
    @justinhuang7513 6 месяцев назад

    Actually China is very valuable for traveler, Shanghai has similar infrastructure and experience as Tokyo, but half price of hotels, 1/10 price of transportation.

  • @wanderer-QaQ
    @wanderer-QaQ 5 месяцев назад

    As a Chinee,I think most of your tips are correct.But I want to tell you more one:Please avoid travelling in China in any holiday!Not only The National Holiday,but also The Spring Festival and the eve of new year

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  5 месяцев назад

      Yes 🙌 this was tip #8 😃

  • @知-k3q
    @知-k3q Год назад +3

    Don't you visit Hubei, the birthplace of the southern Han nationality and culture? Chu State and the birthplace of Chu culture

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  Год назад +1

      We were unable to go to Hubei during our time in China. We really wanted to visit all the provinces but it wasn't possible 😞

  • @jessie2feathers
    @jessie2feathers 7 месяцев назад

    All this info is great but the most important is 'Do I need proof of covid vaccination"?

  • @flewuniverse2326
    @flewuniverse2326 11 месяцев назад

    Can someone help me to activate wechat im traveling soon to china

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  11 месяцев назад

      You can get WeChat using a foreign countries phone number, in order to get the Chinese version you must have a Chinese phone number.

    • @flewuniverse2326
      @flewuniverse2326 11 месяцев назад

      I still need someone hwo have already wechat active to scan the Qr-code to complete the registration @@JamesandKeli

  • @johnkiel1000
    @johnkiel1000 Год назад

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @isseygino911
    @isseygino911 Год назад +2

    which vpn would you recommand ?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  Год назад +3

      We recommend either ExpressVPN or Astrill VPN

  • @gamingbtc
    @gamingbtc 8 месяцев назад

    If you ever visit a Tier 4 city you will literally feel like Tom Cruise or Taylor Swift. The attention you get is insane. My (Chinese) wife was not pleased hahah

  • @moxizishi
    @moxizishi 9 месяцев назад

    If you are mostly using Alipay in China to purchase things, is bringing actual cash money necessary for travel in China?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  9 месяцев назад +3

      We would say no, but it’s good to always have a backup in case you need it as a traveler

  • @CHan-uh7wr
    @CHan-uh7wr 4 месяца назад

    if you wanna to travel to china,but havent suitable sim card(internet)because it's to expensive,just comment on me! As a local,i could provide a better solution!

  • @袁曙光
    @袁曙光 Год назад +10

    I'll give you the most important tip, the map you use will make the Chinese angry, and the Chinese map includes Taiwan

  • @gingermarie1760
    @gingermarie1760 Месяц назад

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  • @taoxu9235
    @taoxu9235 10 месяцев назад +1

    Sorry to bother you, but your China map at 0:21 misses Taiwan, an internationally-recognized territory of China.

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  10 месяцев назад +2

      We specify that we are talking about mainland China as we show the map.

    • @sutoeben
      @sutoeben 3 месяца назад

      Taiwan is independent 😅

  • @haraldeptor9338
    @haraldeptor9338 9 месяцев назад

    Vpns are illegal in China

    • @季明周
      @季明周 6 месяцев назад

      放心吧,没有人关心你是否使用VPN。另外,违法这个说法太严重了,最多也只能是违规而已

    • @haraldeptor9338
      @haraldeptor9338 5 месяцев назад

      @@季明周 Thanks! We are planning to visit, but we want to make sure we follow all regulations.

  • @jre617
    @jre617 Месяц назад

    ugh, you don't NEED to access your stupid "social media." A young person's "need."

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  Месяц назад

      In order to talk to family, that may be your only way. WhatsApp is also blocked.

  • @Beelzebububble
    @Beelzebububble 11 месяцев назад +2

    word for toilet: XI ZOR. Xi is the smelly brown stuff. Zor is place/spot. So if you need to go in China, just ask Xi Zor?

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  11 месяцев назад +2

      Xi Shou jian 洗手间 is the pinyin for toilet. We’ve never heard someone use xi zor before, maybe it’s a more local dialect somewhere.

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  11 месяцев назад

      Bathroom is 浴室 yu shi

    • @Beelzebububble
      @Beelzebububble 11 месяцев назад

      @@JamesandKeli toilet in Chinese is 廁所

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  11 месяцев назад

      Yes, ce suo 厕所 is another word for toilet or bathroom in Chinese.

  •  9 месяцев назад +1

    The simple answer to this is just don't do it. The state department warnings are there for a reason. Oh yeah, I lived in Mainland China for 11 years and 25 in HK. There are so many wonderful places in the world to visit - China just is no longer worth the risk at this point in time.

    • @shanewall9092
      @shanewall9092 8 месяцев назад +3

      Don’t do what?? Why would somebody not travel to China

    • @shakilahmad3290
      @shakilahmad3290 8 месяцев назад +1

      The State Department has control over you - USA is a police state - Beaware

  • @ABCD-sj5ui
    @ABCD-sj5ui 9 месяцев назад

    I guess before talking about all these apps, you should have discussed the phone number issues. Lots of apps in China need verification through a Chinese phone number, but a physical sim card is not supported in some models of iPhone. Without fixing this problems, talking about apps is not that useful.

    • @JamesandKeli
      @JamesandKeli  9 месяцев назад +1

      You can set up Allipay and WeChat with both a foreign number, you just won’t be using the Chinese version, same with Baidu translate. 😊

  • @4goode1234
    @4goode1234 11 месяцев назад

    Chur Bo

  • @bakeryclerk7434
    @bakeryclerk7434 9 месяцев назад

    number 1 tip is not to travel to china.

    • @9ickp
      @9ickp 9 месяцев назад +1

      Why so mysterious? Pray tell, why not?

    • @bakeryclerk7434
      @bakeryclerk7434 9 месяцев назад

      Because I'm someone who is awake and has common sense.

  • @缓称王
    @缓称王 Год назад