@@yiji-jv4ws Between 1974 and 2004 I regularly visited the UK and Ireland: London (many times), Bristol (quite often. I had friends there living in Southville), many other historic towns, villgaes across England and Wales, Ediburgh (loved it!), Dublin and Cork but then I realised the country had changed so much (for the worse), litter and homeless people everywhere, danger of being robbed or mugged at the Tube, in the streets, going out at night was out of the question and, most of all, the loss of what the I liked the most and what made England different from other countries, the reason I used to love travelling abroad: the Character of the People, the Englishness. The same applies (or used to) to all the other countries in Europe and that now (at least in the biggest cities), all look the same.
I've been to England and this replica really fooled me at first, lol! At first, I really thought you went back to England only after returning here recently. Yes, China embraces what is beautiful, even when England does not always paint China in a positive light.
This small town has British characteristics, the streets are very clean, and people are dressed in fashion, which is amazing. I didn't expect Shanghai to have such a multiculturalism. I've been to America before, the streets are so dirty and full of homeless people. , Western media's negative reports on China turned out to be lies. Thanks Barrett reports.
Although homeless, they are free and can decide who will be the next American president. Physically poor but spiritually rich! They should feel happy and love the American government and elites.
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No need to travel to England, just holiday at home. Unlike some Europeans, Chinese people do not hate other people. They embrace what is beautiful even if it is from a country that is anti-China.
OMG you had me fooled there for a minute! So, basically, this is Blighty but without the crime, vandalism and litter. Actually the chips don't seem bad. I prefer the crunchiness of French fries. Typical chips get mushy and soggy quick.
We accept that all people and cultures with different cultures, races and beliefs can live in harmony, which is the characteristic of our Confucian culture.
Yes, that's Tudor style design! Amazing, a real-life fantasyland. Do they have bangers and mash and Newcastle ale??? Can you imagine if they built a mini-Shanghai near London!?!?!?
Lol. No need to go overseas for an authentic experience of an English country town! Also like 👍 the way you sounded so impressed with your experience of this place!
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I’m a new subscriber to your channel! Thank you for covering real life China across towns and cities, and not just geopolitical issues. Other China-related channels peddle fear porn, constantly predicting a war, disaster, etc., and not much else. Great channel and wonderful content!
In fact in many places of China, wedding photographing happens two times. The first happens before the wedding day just like Lee said. And the second happens on the wedding day, afternoon usually.
Lord Byron- Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know. We hope to go to Shanghai in a couple of weeks and Thamestown looks worth a day out. How do you find your way round? Think I'd like to try their fish and chips. The place reminded me a bit of Lichfield.
Nice! I went to Shanghai for the first time 4-5 years ago and wasn’t aware of this place but I did visit the French concession area which was also nice 👍 man that platter of fish and chips look delish. Maybe they were reeling the fish from the sea for you so that’s why it took longer 😂
They should serve the fish and chips on paper, instead of a board. Should also serve English breakfast with Yorkshire puddings, afternoon tea with buttered scones, clotted cheese, variety of little sandwiches and cakes. And copious amounts of English tea. Sunday roasts. Those are traditionally English food, but English are more likely to eat kebabs, curries or takeaways.
A Brit asking if Tudor style buildings are Tudor!?!? 😂 My late Son was there in 2018 during a holiday…there were a lot more people and when he FaceTimed me at about 5am my time, he said “hey MUM, on my way to the pub with Angie!” And he panned his phone around. I was SO confused..😂. He’d backpacked through the UK & Ireland a few years earlier. But I thought he was to stay in China..with a few trips to Nepal, until 2019. He was there in Thames City. 😂. I will say, he was NOT impressed by the supposedly “British” food. I think they ended up at a small Chinese restaurant.
"When we two parted In silence and tears, Half broken-hearted To sever for years, Pale grew thy cheek and cold, Colder thy kiss; Truly that hour foretold Sorrow to this …" from Lord Byron the fish swam in the water while they were still alive. Now they swim in fat. 😁😁I'm having a glass of cider right now, but from Normandy. Cheers
How could you don’t see any British foot prints in any spot of the world? Since you are in Shanghai, the place closed to the bund used to be the infamous British concession beside French concession where it was full of British Colonial or Empire style buildings that’s why Shanghai gives the tourist a western style of vibes always. The British Concession or Settlement was a foreign enclave (a "concession") in Shanghai within the Qing Empire which existed from around 1845 until its unification with the American area, located directly north of it across Suzhou Creek (Soochow Creek) to form the Shanghai International Settlement in 1863. The settlement was bordered at north by the right bank of Suzhou Creek before it flows into the Huangpu River, at east by the Huangpu, and at south by a channel, the Yangjing Bang (Yang-King-Pang, now Yan'an Road), which would be the future boundary with the French Concession. The British did not only occupied Hongkong, they occupied Shanghai much earlier while HK was just a fishing village. Every one can have a piece of China, the great sick man of the east, small colonists from even Belgium or Portugal. The British occupied Shanghai during the First Opium War and it was opened to foreign trade by the terms of the Treaty of Nanking.
Byron is a major poet of the Romantic period (19th century) and a great champion of freedom. He died in Greece, where he'd gone to fight for Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire.
New this wasn’t England from the get go, just no litter and graffiti 🤣 but to be fair they have got the mock Tudor look down quite well. Out of curiosity Lee do you lose weight in China and has Oliver gained weight since being back ?
"She walks in beauty, like the night. Of cloudless climes and starry skies..." Yes, I'm familiar with Byron. I am amazed by Thames Town. It's awesome to imagine Britain with Chinese subtitles, an alternate Britain of the East.
The Weather was too good for it to be England..
Too clean for England.
Haha, yeah, that's true.
Exactly my thought. Almost fell for it but the weather was the giveaway.
@@Anonymous------ no some places too dirty !
Too well maintained and graffiti free.
England? Oh cmon last time I went, streets full of homelessness, rundowns and beggars. Pickpockets, scammers everywhere
It's Shanghai.
@@yiji-jv4ws Between 1974 and 2004 I regularly visited the UK and Ireland: London (many times), Bristol (quite often. I had friends there living in Southville), many other historic towns, villgaes across England and Wales, Ediburgh (loved it!), Dublin and Cork but then I realised the country had changed so much (for the worse), litter and homeless people everywhere, danger of being robbed or mugged at the Tube, in the streets, going out at night was out of the question and, most of all, the loss of what the I liked the most and what made England different from other countries, the reason I used to love travelling abroad: the Character of the People, the Englishness. The same applies (or used to) to all the other countries in Europe and that now (at least in the biggest cities), all look the same.
My home town of Dublin is full of the rest of Irelands junkies drunks and thousand of roma beggers
That's it, China can't imitate England.
No, it all depends on where you are in England. I was in England, nothing happened, just be careful, bad people are everywhere.
That village is art. Pure art.
More beautifu and clean than in Britain.
Looks cleaner and more civilized than any British place I have ever been to, to be honest. lol
It is funny that you are the only genuine British object/subject there.
Yeah, I think I was.
Looks like England....only less dirty and run down
LMAO!
I've been to England and this replica really fooled me at first, lol! At first, I really thought you went back to England only after returning here recently. Yes, China embraces what is beautiful, even when England does not always paint China in a positive light.
“并不总是”……是从来没有吧
因为国与国之间总是存在着利益，虽然英国有很多夸张报道，但是政府确实在压迫和洗脑中国人民们
Well they make it very easy with the genocide and disappearing people etc..
@@firstnamelastname8217 It's the Chinese people the world is concerned for. It's the CCP the world finds dangerous and authoritarian.
@@firstnamelastname8217buddy it’s a paid bot by the ccp. Look at the name lol
影片開頭，我還真以為是在歐洲小鎮呢🤣
The fish and chips look really good. Makes me so hungry now.
It actually looked pretty good for a foreign take on British food.
This small town has British characteristics, the streets are very clean, and people are dressed in fashion, which is amazing. I didn't expect Shanghai to have such a multiculturalism. I've been to America before, the streets are so dirty and full of homeless people. , Western media's negative reports on China turned out to be lies. Thanks Barrett reports.
Although homeless, they are free and can decide who will be the next American president. Physically poor but spiritually rich! They should feel happy and love the American government and elites.
a magnificent English style small town outside of Britain, the replica town were solid built and exquisite.
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I will definitely visit it if I have chance return to China for work. I really like the cathedral it reminds those huge ones in UK and Europe.
No need to travel to England, just holiday at home. Unlike some Europeans, Chinese people do not hate other people. They embrace what is beautiful even if it is from a country that is anti-China.
Respect to the Chinese 👏, they know a good thing when they see it.
yeah, chinese only hate other chinese, not foreigners
大部分中国人对不同文化是很包容的，喜欢挑起矛盾的都是政府。最好把中国人和中国政府区别开
@@json-gi2bi你又知道了？
@@json-gi2bi 中国政府不够好？你是不是活在襁褓里？这么无知？
OMG you had me fooled there for a minute! So, basically, this is Blighty but without the crime, vandalism and litter. Actually the chips don't seem bad. I prefer the crunchiness of French fries. Typical chips get mushy and soggy quick.
I also at first thought Lee is going back to UK when viewing the buildings and landscapes
China is a multi-ethnic country with 5000 years of history and culture, but it can still accommodate different cultures.
We accept that all people and cultures with different cultures, races and beliefs can live in harmony, which is the characteristic of our Confucian culture.
Yes. The Africans living China have always been treated generously.
Your post is certainly 'accommodating' some valid likes ;o)
@楚歌 øk
totally agree!
Thames Town really captures the feel of a town in the uk
I actually got fooled Lee. I really thought you went back to England. Nice place. Love your videos. Take care.
Yes, that's Tudor style design! Amazing, a real-life fantasyland. Do they have bangers and mash and Newcastle ale??? Can you imagine if they built a mini-Shanghai near London!?!?!?
Simply amazing! Thanks for sharing.
There's also a little Paris in Hangzhou, called Tiandu City.
OMG, so interesting!! I've got a tranquil feeling by watching Lee strolling through this fine town.
At 30 million RMB they also replicated the overprice house prices in the UK.
amazing realism
actually, they can't sell too many, many houses are empty.
@@truezyf ? How come I didn’t realize this when I live here for quite a few years 😮
Wherever you are, always, always take good care of yourself!
Lol. No need to go overseas for an authentic experience of an English country town!
Also like 👍 the way you sounded so impressed with your experience of this place!
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I’m a new subscriber to your channel! Thank you for covering real life China across towns and cities, and not just geopolitical issues. Other China-related channels peddle fear porn, constantly predicting a war, disaster, etc., and not much else. Great channel and wonderful content!
My favourite Barrett video is about HIMARS. Who'd have known that Lee was a military analyst.
🙂👍🙏
A beautiful replica site in China.
haha, I was just about to ask why so many Chinese. I thought you return again! Pretty town.
That looks like the most authentic looking fish and chips outside of the UK.
In fact in many places of China, wedding photographing happens two times. The first happens before the wedding day just like Lee said. And the second happens on the wedding day, afternoon usually.
Lord Byron- Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know. We hope to go to Shanghai in a couple of weeks and Thamestown looks worth a day out. How do you find your way round? Think I'd like to try their fish and chips. The place reminded me a bit of Lichfield.
You got me for the first few minutes there...until the Chinese man walked out of the cathedral, I did a rewind...then it dawned on me.
By the look of your fish and chips, it looks very much like what we get here in the US. Cheers from San Diego. We don't usually get the lettuce.
the lack of rubbish, homelessness and dog poo gave it away. I lived in UK for more than 15 years, spotted the difference immediately
😂
The weather looks good.
The pub looks like a super nice/ high-end weatherspoons (I know this won't make sense or bond well). The fish sounds crispy!
Beautiful town❤
the weather was so good 🌞
Incredible 😅Could even be better than the real thing! 😄
I was fooled for a minute there haha
I thought for a second you actually did go back to England. 😂
中国的KFC是最好吃的，比欧美好吃，你可以问吃过的任何人，不然他在我们这个饮食多样性的地方，无法存活，不停改善优化
Lol😅naughty you led me to believe you were actually in a little quaint English town, up until the very last minute haha. Keep up the good work.
Amazing place to spend a day in!
Great to know this place....😊😊😊 Thanks 👍
New England where it's safe, clean and no homelessness. Not cold too like in old Englund
Too clean and tidy for any part of England as I remember it.
Amazing China PRC !
The fence around the grass gave it away 😊
For a moment there.. was fooled until the first street sign. Good one.😊
I sort of guessed that would not be in britain, too organized and clean.
Especially the clean part.
It’s the same in Malaysia and Singapore as well. Wedding photos taken before the big day, often at some scenic spots and also in a studio.
Life after the pandemic vlog from England.
Thanks for sharing
Hahaha, was fooled by your title! Lovely area/vacation spot! Hey, you are looking good!! Thanks for sharing!
Barrett, you conned me! I really thought this is England! Wow!
That's awesome mate👍
Olli hope your mum n dad can visit you in China. Great tour👍👍👍
Nice British town with fish & chip.
A nice place to go when I come to visit Shanghai next time. 👍👍👍
The poet is commonly known as Lord Byron.
Well! You’ve ordered Fish&Chips, you have just confirmed to the Chinese people that British do indeed only eats Fish&Chips😂
It's way nicer than the actual UK.
中国的薯条，都会给土豆削皮😂
Nice! I went to Shanghai for the first time 4-5 years ago and wasn’t aware of this place but I did visit the French concession area which was also nice 👍 man that platter of fish and chips look delish. Maybe they were reeling the fish from the sea for you so that’s why it took longer 😂
They should serve the fish and chips on paper, instead of a board.
Should also serve English breakfast with Yorkshire puddings,
afternoon tea with buttered scones, clotted cheese, variety of little sandwiches and cakes. And copious amounts of English tea.
Sunday roasts.
Those are traditionally English food, but English are more likely to eat kebabs, curries or takeaways.
If only they could make the weather bad 😂
yes... england is just like this still.. very accurate :)
It's an exercise to show that China can build big stone buildings if it wanted to e.g. the cathedral.
Love it, enjoy Lee, I definitely enjoy you being healthy and walk and talk video 👍
so good 🌞
No knife and fork at the restaurant? Great video of what looks like a great place.
If it were really England then everyone would be on strike.
I had a feeling this wasn't really England when I saw the blue skies
Amazing
Pretty Nice Video 😊❤
👍 Spectacular 👍
A Brit asking if Tudor style buildings are Tudor!?!? 😂 My late Son was there in 2018 during a holiday…there were a lot more people and when he FaceTimed me at about 5am my time, he said “hey MUM, on my way to the pub with Angie!” And he panned his phone around.
I was SO confused..😂. He’d backpacked through the UK & Ireland a few years earlier. But I thought he was to stay in China..with a few trips to Nepal, until 2019. He was there in Thames City. 😂. I will say, he was NOT impressed by the supposedly “British” food. I think they ended up at a small Chinese restaurant.
这个小镇要多宣传，就会有更多游客，最好能以此拍摄一部偶像剧
You're such a tease - hahaha! I really thought you were back in Old Blighty!
Not until I read the words in the description, I really think Barrett was back to England and that he is visiting a town full of Chinese immigrants.
Wow👏reslly like England
Wow you had me at the first 30 seconds there...
I have been this Thames Town more than 10 years ago. It seems that it is more well-developed now.
Yorkshire puddings with Sunday roast drowned in gravy. Yum.
"When we two parted
In silence and tears,
Half broken-hearted
To sever for years,
Pale grew thy cheek and cold,
Colder thy kiss;
Truly that hour foretold
Sorrow to this …" from Lord Byron
the fish swam in the water while they were still alive. Now they swim in fat. 😁😁I'm having a glass of cider right now, but from Normandy. Cheers
How could you don’t see any British foot prints in any spot of the world? Since you are in Shanghai, the place closed to the bund used to be the infamous British concession beside French concession where it was full of British Colonial or Empire style buildings that’s why Shanghai gives the tourist a western style of vibes always. The British Concession or Settlement was a foreign enclave (a "concession") in Shanghai within the Qing Empire which existed from around 1845 until its unification with the American area, located directly north of it across Suzhou Creek (Soochow Creek) to form the Shanghai International Settlement in 1863. The settlement was bordered at north by the right bank of Suzhou Creek before it flows into the Huangpu River, at east by the Huangpu, and at south by a channel, the Yangjing Bang (Yang-King-Pang, now Yan'an Road), which would be the future boundary with the French Concession. The British did not only occupied Hongkong, they occupied Shanghai much earlier while HK was just a fishing village. Every one can have a piece of China, the great sick man of the east, small colonists from even Belgium or Portugal. The British occupied Shanghai during the First Opium War and it was opened to foreign trade by the terms of the Treaty of Nanking.
Byron is a major poet of the Romantic period (19th century) and a great champion of freedom. He died in Greece, where he'd gone to fight for Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire.
New this wasn’t England from
the get go, just no litter and graffiti 🤣 but to be fair they have got the mock Tudor look down quite well.
Out of curiosity Lee do you lose weight in China and has Oliver gained weight since being back ?
Thanks for sharing.
Do they also serve English tea, scones, muffins, meat pies, etc at this place?
"She walks in beauty, like the night. Of cloudless climes and starry skies..." Yes, I'm familiar with Byron. I am amazed by Thames Town. It's awesome to imagine Britain with Chinese subtitles, an alternate Britain of the East.
@Anthony Mazzara: I think I remember Byron said " Love, to a man is part of life. Love, to a woman is her life." It is so true!!!
@@elliekwong3180 "Words from mouths matter not when desiring eyes meet in agreement."-Tiruvalluvar in Tirukural. It is nice to meet another Byron fan.
Similar costs to Hangshuwan South, overlooking Shenzhen Bay, where you can buy apartments for 300,000 rmb per square metre.
Great place to live if you can find a unit/townhouse etc not too costly.
The average apartment in the video is 40,00RMB per square meter, and the average villa is 60,00RMB per square meter
@@星辰-t1s Thames Town sounds too costly for the average person.
Irish stew is boiled meat? I guess 😂 and it is good and nutritious!👍
Should also have a few Bobbies patrolling the streets! 👌👍
OMG I thought it was in UK!!!!!!!!! Will go when I am there👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤
If you yearn for China, you might as well start with China's stock.
Het lijkt erop dat deze replica van een Engels gehucht er een stuk beter voor staat dan de meest 'geavanceerde' steden in het VK.
You mentioned high street, are there a lot of charity shops?
In China, wedding photos usually need to be placed in the wedding room and wedding scene, so they must be taken in advance
It’s a home away from home for the homesick British !🙂
Interesting
It looks better than real England
Thought you were back in the uk. Looks like a great place.
This reminds me of the Huawei University British area.