5 adjustments to make when you arrive in China

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  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025

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  • @daveinchina
    @daveinchina 19 дней назад +6

    Is China a good place for a UK citizen to retire too?
    If not, why not?

    • @sunnywu2464
      @sunnywu2464 19 дней назад +4

      No, because no retirement scheme. Only working visa and permanent residence after working 4 years.

    • @et5222
      @et5222 19 дней назад +5

      A big issue for most foreigners is getting a visa once they're past Chinese retirement age. If that can be solved, retiring on what the average UK (or USA) pensioners live on at home is very easy in China and one can live a fulfilling life that is never dull.

    • @安全-o2p
      @安全-o2p 19 дней назад +4

      Language is a big challenge

    • @et5222
      @et5222 19 дней назад +5

      @安全-o2p Agree, though technology has made the language issue for daily living very manageable; as have the money and transpo apps.

    • @MsWindlee
      @MsWindlee 19 дней назад +4

      Iain, I’m so happy you have so many western viewers as seen in the comments here.
      Thank you for helping those who want to visit China for the first time for letting them have some ideas what to expect. ❤

  • @stanleyferdinand5979
    @stanleyferdinand5979 19 дней назад +22

    What struck me in Beijing was how quiet the street noise was. Same amount of traffic as London but due to the high proportion of electric vehicles the noise was so much less. It made it feel so much more peaceful.

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад +3

      You are right and the fact that there is very few honking horns and angry fights/arguments it just kinda works even in the rush hour madness!!

  • @manimalworks7424
    @manimalworks7424 18 дней назад +9

    While watching your video, the first thing I noticed is how clean it is everywhere

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад +1

      Yeah, if you watch more of the videos I have posted you will see that it is generally clean everywhere you go in Beijing and in other cities in China.

  • @davidchung4691
    @davidchung4691 19 дней назад +16

    My first visit to China was 1986, spitting is all too common everywhere. The toilets were primitive and dirty. Pollution was pretty bad. Restaurants and food stalls offered poorly cooked foods both variety and quality. No modern motor-ways or fast trains, I can go on with all the negative things. Still, the country was peaceful and safe. I can walk the street with fear. Tipping was not a practice and in most cases it was refused! I once thrown away an old pair of shoe and pant in the hotel bin upon checking out, the cleaner ran to catch me and return them to me! But on subsequent visits after 1990, things were beginning to improve, specially after the turn of the Millenium, take off speed was phenomenal!

    • @huiyuchina8594
      @huiyuchina8594 19 дней назад +1

      was 1986,Pollution was pretty bad? no way!nonsense!

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад +2

      I can imagine how far the city and country has come in such a short period of time. Bruce (a friend that has been inside China for 38 years documenting the changes) often told me what it was like back then and how things have changed, including etiquette and the environment. It is has done so much in such a short period of time and when o go back to the U.K… it hasn’t moved as much, London maybe, but many other cities have been left behind!

  • @valwatkins
    @valwatkins 19 дней назад +19

    Thank you as always !! You left out that there are no apparent homeless people.
    When we were in Kunming recently we got talking to a Chinese man who had qualified in Sydney as a commercial lawyer but went back to Kunming to look after his aged parents and also got qualified in China so spoke very good English! When I asked him if there were homeless people in China he said that there are but it was the responsibility of the local government to provide accomodation and food etc but that the recipients have to do work like street sweeping, gardening etc. Do you know if that is correct and also the other fabulous thing about China is the lack of litter etc - everywhere so clean! We think one of the biggest asset of China is the people - so helpful, generous and kind ❤ We are going back next April but one day my Scottish husband and I would love to meet up with you in Beijing if possible - 👍
    Wishing you a happy, healthy and safe 2025 🎉

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад +4

      Hi Val, yes. That’s true some of the low income and ‘homeless people’ are provided for by the local government and in turn they are part of the community so they do community work depending on their circumstances and health. This all adds into the community feeling and bonds people together. I agree, the people are very generous and proud of China and how far they have developed. As for meeting up, absolutely 💯 we can do that on your next trip into Beijing and it would be a pleasure to help your visit run smoothly and share with you some great locations and things to see and do! 👍

    • @valwatkins
      @valwatkins 18 дней назад +3

      Thank you for that info. Such a great idea - pity we don’t have such a system here in Australia !!
      We would really look forward to meeting up one day in Beijing with you - thank you for your offer!! Take care and keep up your great work informing people about the great country of China👍👍

    • @henriettasecker-shao
      @henriettasecker-shao 18 дней назад +2

      Nice comment Val...bao zhong. ❤

    • @valwatkins
      @valwatkins 18 дней назад +3

      @@henriettasecker-shao thank you for teaching me a new Chinese phrase too❤️

    • @henriettasecker-shao
      @henriettasecker-shao 18 дней назад +2

      @@valwatkins, it's my pleasure. Here is another one: "Jia You." It has several meanings. Don't give up. Good luck. You can go for it; you'll be able to do it. 🥰👍

  • @randomname931
    @randomname931 19 дней назад +10

    Just came back from China. I'm actually shocked at how good some, not all, of the customer service is. The standout ones weren't working for tips but for reviews.

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад +2

      That is a good point, there is a fierce competition and the ratings system is always referred to by locals as a guide for places to eat and shop!. 👍🏼

  • @12rmoreau
    @12rmoreau 19 дней назад +8

    People are glued to their phones all over the world

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад +5

      Yeah, I agree, but here in China it is at another level. 😂

    • @et5222
      @et5222 18 дней назад +3

      @@ForAllLifesAdventures Having spent most of the last 7 years in China or Korea... Koreans take it to an even higher level : )

    • @henriettasecker-shao
      @henriettasecker-shao 18 дней назад +1

      @@ForAllLifesAdventures lol!

    • @henriettasecker-shao
      @henriettasecker-shao 18 дней назад +1

      @@et5222 yep!

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад +2

      @@et5222 I had heard it was hardcore usage in South Korea… 👍

  • @henriettasecker-shao
    @henriettasecker-shao 19 дней назад +10

    Hello, always enjoy your channel and videos. Merry belated Christmas. xo

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад +2

      Thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment. I really appreciate that as it helps keep me motivated. ✌️

    • @henriettasecker-shao
      @henriettasecker-shao 18 дней назад +2

      @@ForAllLifesAdventures Gotta keep you motivated Iain. My pleasure watching and enjoying your videos. ❤

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад

      @ thank you 🙏 ❤️

  • @et5222
    @et5222 19 дней назад +10

    "daft arse" has many wonderful translations : ) Great video

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад

      It is one of my favourites - 😂

    • @et5222
      @et5222 18 дней назад +1

      I'm also a fan of "ass hat"... as in don't be an ass hat. Translates very colorfully in many languages.

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  17 дней назад

      I will try squeeze that into one of the videos out of my respect for your continued support.. ✌️😂

  • @rasamalai
    @rasamalai 19 дней назад +2

    Beijing seems amazing, such a huge city, and then there's that quiet spot :D

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад

      This is a beautiful peaceful part of the city but there are many. A massive bustling city but it honestly has so many parks and quiet locations and each have their own special characteristics 👍🏼

  • @pakgurudichina
    @pakgurudichina 18 дней назад +3

    Hi Iain, you're back! Merry Christmas, mate.
    Interesting video as always, but I would be more interested in the adjustments when returning from China. No.1 is to be more vigilant, e.g. not to play with your phone on the street in the rest of the world since it's very possible to get snatched (with few exceptions like Singapore). I think that's one disadvantage of living in China: you lose your guard 😂

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад

      Merry Christmas 👍 yeah, you are correct. I think I mentioned that in a video last year where I was saying when I went back to Glasgow for last Christmas I was complacent about my belongings because theft is not that much of an issue in China in comparison to the west… 👍 😂 as for having a phone stolen, it has happened to my daughter twice in three months!! (She lives in Manchester) Seriously the U.K./west is a bit of a mess these days!

    • @tvguy4600
      @tvguy4600 18 дней назад +1

      Yes, you will gradually lost your guard on personal safety.

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  17 дней назад

      yep, you learn to relax and enjoy life.

  • @HengGe
    @HengGe 18 дней назад +2

    seems like liangma river is 1 of your favourite places to shot your videos.

  • @skywire5595
    @skywire5595 19 дней назад +1

    Thanks for updating the unfrozen river, not so cold this year?

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад

      I was surprised, I thought it would have been partly frozen over, but no to so far this year!! A different coldness this year, more cold wind and less severe temperature drops. 👍🏼

  • @sunnywu2464
    @sunnywu2464 19 дней назад +5

    I laugh when you say Canadian Goose 😂 . I read news saying in the US, you can buy it and wear it at home, but can't wear it in the streets because it would soon belong to other people 😂 .

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад +2

      Haha that is true. I offered to buy one for my son for his Christmas/21st but he refused because he said it would just get stolen and it’s not worth the hassle! It is sad that it has come to this in the west!

  • @lucleoni
    @lucleoni 19 дней назад +3

    👍🇨🇳♥️🇨🇳👍

  • @tantm4048
    @tantm4048 18 дней назад

    🎉

  • @mikekok
    @mikekok 18 дней назад +2

    Pretty accurate you're but I would add how crowded it is at times especially towards the evening., oh yes the beers are quite cheap comparatively. Of course it has became a cashless society and everybodies own a hand phone. A walk in the most cities you'll find areas of specialisation found no where out side china. Certainly 'not in the west. Note worthy was how advanced their road infrastructures were, it was almost shocking how advanced they were compared to any western country while no sooner you'll come acrossed some rural settings almost instantly when you least expecting
    These are my take on china
    .

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад

      Great additions and it is a shock to the system to see how far the infrastructure has advanced compared to the west!! 👍

  • @dyong888
    @dyong888 19 дней назад +2

    haha. I was thinking about SAFETY and sure enough that's your first point. Okay carry on watching.

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  18 дней назад

      It is one thing I had to adjust too as I was always looking around me and sussing out the situation when I arrived- a habit learned in the streets of Glasgow I’m afraid!! 😝

  • @mikec4845
    @mikec4845 17 дней назад

    There is still the sound of mucous clearing and spitting and the amount of smoking every where that I can't get used to yet since starting my 2 month trip through southern China. Still going to take some time I guess to clear these habits.

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  16 дней назад

      Yeah, I think you are correct.. a generational change maybe!

    • @TinaTT327
      @TinaTT327 7 дней назад

      I'm a local and I don't like the situation. Obviously we still have a lot to improve. Give us some time and I'm sure it will get better

  • @Jonathantuba
    @Jonathantuba 14 дней назад +1

    What gets me is Chinese riding their scooters and look at their mobile phones at the same time. Highly dangerous! But quite agree how safe is China. Many times visiting I’ve never once felt threatened.

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  12 дней назад

      I seen a guy riding a bike in the rain with an umbrella and he was watching TV on his phone on busy traffic… 😮

  • @gioraus
    @gioraus 17 часов назад

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    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  16 часов назад

      Oh, funny… I seen similar bans and demonetising in the western social media… so what’s your point?

    • @gioraus
      @gioraus 16 часов назад

      @@ForAllLifesAdventures send me an example here. Just post a link on the reply here.

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  13 часов назад

      @ I think you are mistaken about our relationship, plus, I am sure if you are as super curious as you claim to be you will find them with your own sweat and tears.

  • @tvguy4600
    @tvguy4600 18 дней назад +1

    There's lots of graffiti in the play equipments in hongkong, but not in mainland China.
    And then the air quality in Shenzhen city centre is so fresh, because of the electric vehicles.
    I moved from hongkong to Shenzhen for 5 years already and I just don't want to leave.

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  15 дней назад

      That's great to see Shenzhen is doing so well too - I have not been there since 2019, but loved it.

  • @tvguy4600
    @tvguy4600 18 дней назад

    Many old Chinese people smoke and need to spit a lot because of dryness of the throat.
    But young Chinese are more sensible and aware of the hazard of smoking , and spitting problems in china will probably go away in the next decade.

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures  15 дней назад +1

      I think it will take a generation for it to move on - I grew up with the same as I grew up in an industrial city and people smoked a lot so I seen the same as a child. Now it has changed, so it will change in China.

    • @tvguy4600
      @tvguy4600 15 дней назад

      @ForAllLifesAdventures yes,very true