Your Chinese is great! For most Chinese people, they do not speak English, so many travel bloggers come to China and find communication difficult. However, speaking Chinese will increase Chinese people's favor towards you.
Some old Chinese people can't speak English. And although I learned English since I'm 9 years old， but I still have not too many chance to use it. But it's okay. If you can be patient to communicate，the young guys will slowly pick up their English. Or someone around you will help.
As a native of Chengdu, I really enjoy your videos. The video you shot is excellent, and I hope to see your excellent works all the time. Welcome to visit and live in Chengdu again!❤
Chengdu is a world class city, no doubt. Easily one of the best in the entire world. There's so many first class Chinese cities from Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Macao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, and Hangzhou just to name a few.
@@JackAynsleyTravel I like the Chengdu video because you finally found the authentic fried rice with soy sauce, which is also the favorite fried rice in China
@@JackAynsleyTravel Actually, the mega cities are all similar, with some of the smaller ones retaining more of the Chinese culture and style and making life easy. If you like tea, food, history and nature, I highly recommend Anhui Province. Hope you guys enjoy your journey in China.
@@JackAynsleyTravel U guys defo need to visit my hometown Xi'an, we r one of the four ancient cities in the globe, and a foodie's capital as well. We've got over 3000 yrs of history, DO not MISS it!
You are so smart that you have learned Chinese and dialects from all over the world. I like your talent. Many things in Sichuan are very spicy, but they have a dessert to relieve the spiciness: bingfen (which is sold where you buy cold noodles, and various fruits are its ingredients). You must try it, it is very refreshing.
I agree Kevin! China is so much more affordable than I thought it would be! Although I wouldn’t like to see the prices of that Louis Vuitton restaurant 🤣
Hi Jack. can't believe your hotel is right across the street from my house, the first thing I see when I open the video the tall building across the street is my house, it makes me miss Chengdu so much! The restaurant where you guys had the spicy chicken is very authentic Sichuan food, we often go there as a family, that waitress lady was just trying to help you share the rice, no need to feel embarrassed. Looking forward to your new work, already following!
9:00 the big skewers which is ¥15 is 红柳 , originally from Xinjiang. You should go to Xinjiang and try it. They get the branches from Salix tree and put the mutton on it, and it gives a unique fragrance to the skewers
Ah man this comment warms my heart honestly. I am so happy to hear this thank you. It really does motivate us to keep creating great videos for people like you, I have good faith you will also get to travel the world one day. ❤️
@@JackAynsleyTravel”Ni Hao” is universal. For Sichuan dialect, “ Bar Shi” means taste good, it’s more impressive than saying “ Hao Chi” locally. Have fun in Sichuan mate.
@@JackAynsleyTravel "Chi le ma" means "Eaten (Had breakfast/lunch/dinner) yet?". This phrase has once been the most straightforward salutation to people in ancient difficult times when getting oneself and his/her family well fed was the most important and sometimes challenging goal of life and also a significant symbol of well-being for most people. As the chinese society develops, having three decent meals everyday is no longer a top priority of people's concern. In fact, using this phrase to greet people of a city lifestyle nowadays would probably bring a confusion more and more frequently, especially when it is not close to the meal hours. 😁
Some areas in the south also say the chi le ma. It's mainly when you meet friends, relatives, or neighbors on the street, and it's rarely said to strangers,ni hao is okay.
So much fun to watch this video, the way how you describe about food, talking to people and your reactions while experiencing new things just so funny (in a good way). Love it. BTW, Chinese people don't usually greet each other with 你好,吃了吗/hello, have you eaten. We just greet with 你好/hello, or just greet with 吃过了吗/吃了吗/have you eaten. Normally at about meal time people will ask 吃过了吗 as a way to greet, if not nearby meal time, chinese don't greet that way either.
Thank you very much! We tried so many new foods in this video, and we love trying new things! I will remember that for next time, thank you! I love learning more about the Chinese language!
In the past, China was very poor, and it was a luxury for people to have a full meal, so they would use "Have you eaten?" to wish people a good life. But now that people are well-off and having enough food is no longer a problem, this way of greeting has been gradually abandoned.
@@JackAynsleyTravel I went to college in Chengdu. I think "Have you eaten?" is often used by people in northern China to say hello, but people in Chengdu don't say hello like this.
@@JackAynsleyTravel You were definitely deceived by the shaver. I’m sure he just wanted to ask you for 3rmb, but when you said 30rmb, he changed his mind and said 30rmb.
@@JackAynsleyTraveldefinitely when you went to the Hutong and lunched with the 2 Chinese men, legend! And then my other fave is when you guys went to Pakistan and the police didn't wanna leave you alone in the sleeper train. And insisted you go to the next class. Holding on at the skin of my teeth as to what would happen next 😬
@@JackAynsleyTravel Oh man, there is A LOT. First thing first, the FOOD! Roast goose, cheung fun, which is rice noodle rolls, and is 肠粉 in Chinese, and Liwan sampan congee,荔湾艇仔粥, you name it! Remember to avoid the tourist traps as much as possible. That is to go to the old town area. Then embrace nature in the Baiyun mountains! I have rarely seen Western influencers making videos there!
I really like your positive attitude, your kind words about everything you see. As a native Beijinger I particularly enjoyed your videos you took in Beijing. Thank you and your wife for your hard work!
gosh, you both are so cute and funny…… love you both so so much and love these vlogs from China, i would say the best vlogs in your playlist so far because I could feel the atmosphere of China from my home legit...
I have already followed you and I really like your videos. They are friendly and approachable. It's the first time I've seen a travel blogger who is so brave in exploring. You have done many things that local Chinese people wouldn't do, such as spicy pepper ice cream, haha. However, I noticed that your video views in China have been low. I think RUclips has limited the spread of your content. Whenever the video content involves China, things will turn out like this. Many social media platforms do not want objective content about China to be spread. But it's great to see you as friendly travelers. I hope you have a good time in China and look forward to more content from you
Welcome to Chengdu. The place you visit at the beginning of the video is the place I pass by when I go to work every day. By the way, the old man who shaved you lied to you. It was actually 3 yuan, but you said 30 yuan, so he also said it was 30 yuan. You should find a regular and larger barber shop.
I don't think the old man listened clearly what Jack said. And I didn't see how much Jack paid finally either since the payment part was not recorded. So it's hard to tell.
Welcome to Chengdu,Jack!I was just recommended about your channel and very glad you've come to my city!My friends and I very appreciate your views about this city！成都欢迎你！
@@JackAynsleyTravel Yes definitely！Your experience here is absolutely local and brilliant!I don't dare to try ear cleaning actually.From my point,I recommend you Dujiangyan(very important water project for Chengdu since ancient times) and Qingchen mountain nearby.
@@JackAynsleyTravel This guy here: www.youtube.com/@JasonLivinginChina/featured He's had the honour of being called a CCP shill by some British newspapers. It's hilarious. Would love to see a collab between you people. He lives in neighbouring Guizhou Province. Love this latest entry from you two BTW. Quality content. Keep 'em coming!
@@galezhang Yeah I mean, don't get me wrong, I love China and one of our best friends is a true beijinger, but we're not making videos about living in China. We're here for an adventure and things will get harder than enjoying a day in the sunshine in Chengdu haha. Its a great country for an adventure tho, so many places to see!
The area surrounding the Sky Tower, called 339 due to its height of 339 meters. And also a place bustling with bars that only open at night so that’s why there’re no people at day time
From a psychological perspective, addiction to spicy food can be seen as a fascination with calculated risk-taking. It's the sense that you recognize the danger but believe it's manageable, and successfully navigating this risk provides a sense of thrill and satisfaction. This is a key reason why people become addicted to spicy food.😊
You guys gone through so many things in just a half day, love it, many places you pass through will start open and fill with peoples after late afternoon or early evening, you probably will surprised those people came out of nowhere, but that is the real life of Chengdu People, they love the night life, after work go out to restaurants, shopping, play et al till midnight, every day.
I have to say, it’s very enjoyable to watch your ear clean experience, i know it’s a torture but also kind of funny😂 wish you have great time in Chengdu and China!
I am native in Chengdu, I like your video, and I feel you are so brave to try everything. One suggestion. You should visit San Xing Dui bronze museum which is one hour drive from Chengdu downtown. I am positive it will change your mind about human history after visit it, period.
Good Day ! Chengdu is looking like an amazing city, weather is very pleasant, food also look like delicious, and off course the people are traditionally loving and hospitable... I really love to visit this city.
@@JackAynsleyTravel I never visited China before, but I'm really planning to spend my summer there. Your videos are helping me to decide it soon. Thaks bro... God Bless you both...
Glad to watch such impressive tour video in Chengdu, even I had not been there longer than you two, as a Chinese. Thanks for sharing this, plan to fly Chengdu and stay a while like what you did…..
There are many varieties of chillies in China; some we use for the hot and spicy taste, and some we use only for their aromatic fragrance. In Chinese cooking, we infuse a lot of spices, herbs or chillies in the oil, like the fried rice you had, It appears rather simple, but the oil they use to fry might have already been infused with many different herbs and chillies that's what give it the unique falvour
All your videos of all these different areas around the world goes to show humans everywhere love each other and could be peaceful as one its beautiful to see the true nature of humans ❤️ thank you for showing your experiences
delicious “hao chi” (好吃） is the standard way to pronounce it. But in our sichuan dialect, it’s “hao ci”. So when people speak mandarin with that accent, it might confuse you a bit.
In the end, the girl was not going to teach you how to eat. She wants to provide the service so that customers do not have to do that themselves. This type of service is provided in some restaurants.
I am a Chinese audience, nice to meet you Jack. I have loved watching Premier League matches since I was young. I am a fan of Manchester United's 92 Golden Generation, and I like Ferguson, Beckham, Giggs, and Scholes. They have accompanied me as I grew up. The jersey you wear is Newcastle, right?🤣
Hi, Jack, have you eaten? This greeting is generally used in the north, but in the south, this greeting is generally not spoken. When people hear this sentence, they feel a little strange. In fact, you only need to say, 你好, that's enough.
@@quietlivesNot only in Beijing, but also in a lot of places. The only problem is to say HAVE YOU EATEN to strangers. People usually don’t salute to strangers in China.
Hey! Thank you for the advise, I am always learning so I will try to remember this when I am not in Beijing! If you went to Beijing would you use this phrase?
Bro，When I go to Beijing to talk to strangers, I won't use this phrase. It is a very old way of greeting. Some elderly people in northern China use it occasionally, but young people nowadays basically don't use it.
Thanks for the great video! Just want to point out that "chi le ma" as "how are you" does not always work in all parts of China. It's mainly used in northern part of the country and is not actually a thing in south west especially Chengdu. That's why you don't get very good response from people and younger generation will probably be confused if they hear that😂 Simply say "ni hao" works all the time.
Yeah haha, I drank over half the bottle🤣 but my Beijing friend said he wouldn’t even be drunk after the whole bottle🤣 how much would you have a to drink haha
The TV tower you went to used to have a revolving restaurant, now it's closed. But at the bottom of the tower is the best nightclub in the whole of Southwest China, and it's only after dark that the place gets packed.It's full of young, drunken people.
Oh that’s amazing! When did that close, we would have loved to have visited! We should have gone back at night time to see what the area was like! Have you been to that nightclub before?
@@JackAynsleyTravel Chengdu is also famous for its bar culture. In fact, there are three streets near the TV tower that are very well known, so you can look them up on a map. According to my personal opinion: For people over 35, you can go to Bine Eyes Brige（九眼桥）, which is right on the river, next to the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, so there are a lot of amateur singers or undeclared singers working there. It's a live beer bar and lounge bar. The 25 to 35 year old crowd can go to Lan Kwai Fong（成都兰桂坊）, which is actually right across the river from the Nine Eyes Bridge（九眼桥）, and is very avant-garde in style and for all types of people. There are nightclubs, clubs, cocktail bars, lounges, Chinese beer bars, and places to watch soccer games (there are even bars for the LGBT community, the most famous being Revolution Cocktail). The under 30 crowd prefers to go to 339, the same TV tower you've been to. Unfortunately the revolving restaurant has been closed for two years now, but there are a very large number of bars on the ground level, locally called: “Chengdu 339”（成都339）, which skews towards a much younger crowd. I'm getting older and the last time I was there was 6 years ago. I just remember like BEARBAR: Er Ma （贰麻酒馆）, Peach（TAO桃）, CLUB：SPACE , DANCECLUB , MOOP , PLAYHOUSE , DNA……
@@JackAynsleyTravel Chengdu is also famous for its bar culture. In fact, there are three streets near the TV tower that are very well known, so you can look them up on a map. According to my personal opinion: For people over 35, you can go to Bine Eyes Brige（九眼桥）, which is right on the river, next to the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, so there are a lot of amateur singers or undeclared singers working there. It's a live beer bar and lounge bar. The 25 to 35 year old crowd can go to Lan Kwai Fong（成都兰桂坊）, which is actually right across the river from the Nine Eyes Bridge（九眼桥）, and is very avant-garde in style and for all types of people. There are nightclubs, clubs, cocktail bars, lounges, Chinese beer bars, and places to watch soccer games (there are even bars for the LGBT community, the most famous being Revolution Cocktail). The under 30 crowd prefers to go to 339, the same TV tower you've been to. Unfortunately the revolving restaurant has been closed for two years now, but there are a very large number of bars on the ground level, locally called: “Chengdu 339”（成都339）, which skews towards a much younger crowd. I'm getting older and the last time I was there was 6 years ago. I just remember like BEARBAR: Er Ma （贰麻酒馆）, Peach（TAO桃）, CLUB：SPACE , DANCECLUB , MOOP , PLAYHOUSE , DNA…… Most of the bars stay open until after 3am, some all night long
@@JackAynsleyTravel I'm getting older and the last time I was there was 6 years ago. I just remember 339 they are like, Beer bar:: ”Er Ma （贰麻酒馆）”, ”Peach（TAO桃）” Club："SPACE" , "DANCECLUB" , “MOOP” , “PLAYHOUSE” …… Chengdu is also famous for its bar culture. In fact, there are three streets near the TV tower that are very well known, so you can look them up on a map. According to my personal opinion: For people over 35, you can go to Bine Eyes Brige（九眼桥）, which is right on the river, next to the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, so there are a lot of amateur singers or undeclared singers working there. It's a live beer bar and lounge bar. The 25 to 35 year old crowd can go to Lan Kwai Fong（成都兰桂坊）, which is actually right across the river from the Nine Eyes Bridge（九眼桥）, and is very avant-garde in style and for all types of people. There are nightclubs, clubs, cocktail bars, lounges, Chinese beer bars, and places to watch soccer games (there are even bars for the LGBT community, the most famous being Revolution Cocktail). The under 30 crowd prefers to go to 339, the same TV tower you've been to. Unfortunately the revolving restaurant has been closed for two years now, but there are a very large number of bars on the ground level, locally called: “Chengdu 339”（成都339）, which skews towards a much younger crowd. Most of the bars stay open until after 3am, some all night long
Welcome to China and enjoy life here😊 greetings from Beijing~ what’s your plan next? Visit Chongqing if you have time. Another amazing city next to Chengdu.
I like your videos very much. You are always so brave to try new things instead of looking at them with prejudice. Just like Chengdu food, it is far less spicy than it looks, but full of aroma when u eat it
so nice you can speak a bit Chinese to communicate with the local, but we seldomly say "你吃了吗？Have you eaten？" in recent years, it's kinda a very old way to say hi when most people were poor and short of food. "NiHao" is just enough to say hi to everybody.
Very interesting indeed! After I paid for that Michelin star meal in the last video I definitely can't afford to try it haha! Maybe next time! Do you think it would be good?
That luxury shopping area's so cool,I think that Louis Vuitton store in that historic building is brilliant. Looks like Chengdu must be quite a rich city as I can also spot Tiffanys and Dior there as well.
China is definitely a top choice for travel and I look forward to my next visit to China.
Yes, it is, I'm already wanting to go back!
I am also in china, if you want to enjoy similar vlogs, visit my channel :)
没错！便宜，安全，高效，丰富的美食，众多而不一样的的城市，先进的基础设施。
欢迎来熊猫的故乡成都
Welcome to a middleeast city of China ，Nanchang，Jiangxi province.
Your Chinese is great! For most Chinese people, they do not speak English, so many travel bloggers come to China and find communication difficult. However, speaking Chinese will increase Chinese people's favor towards you.
Thank you, it is very far from great but I am always learning and trying to improve! Hopefully people see that through our videos! ❤️
And you should have an instant translator tool handy, or install a similar app.
Some old Chinese people can't speak English. And although I learned English since I'm 9 years old， but I still have not too many chance to use it.
But it's okay. If you can be patient to communicate，the young guys will slowly pick up their English. Or someone around you will help.
Simple Chinese is enough. Use translate apps
it is awesome you can communicate in Chinese
Thank you! I had a few hours worth of lessons before I went on the trip and learnt the rest on the way! I hope one day to learn a little more!
That room was kind of expensive for its size and the city you are in
@@JackAynsleyTravel U are smart guy，and learning so fast and well，welcome to china again， liked from Wuhan
@@JackAynsleyTravel Your Chinese were good enough that some Chinese you talked to started chatting with you, but you ignored them.
这哥们儿拍的是最真实的中国老百姓的生活，这样的视频很好。
What I love about China is beauty and everything is clean and tidy. Its my No 1 country to visit
Can't bloody wait to eat some proper Chinese food mate looks pure class love it 🇨🇳
biden said china is xenophobic.. you believe him ?lol
It is UNREAL, if you want to see REAL Sichuan food, the next video is the one! 🌶️
@@JackAynsleyTravel I wanna see fake food actually mate do they sell it there?
Props for making the effort to learn Chinese, it really does go a long way.
Thank you, it really does help and I only took a few lessons!
你们两个好可爱哈哈哈哈！请速速更新，我已经等不及开下一集了❤
We'll try and get the next video out on Tuesday! It's a good one so worth waiting for!
As a native of Chengdu, I really enjoy your videos. The video you shot is excellent, and I hope to see your excellent works all the time. Welcome to visit and live in Chengdu again!❤
Chengdu is a world class city, no doubt. Easily one of the best in the entire world. There's so many first class Chinese cities from Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Macao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, and Hangzhou just to name a few.
I want to visit them all! We've loved our time in China so far! Which one is your favourite? 😊
@@JackAynsleyTravel I like the Chengdu video because you finally found the authentic fried rice with soy sauce, which is also the favorite fried rice in China
@@JackAynsleyTravel please look into Pinyao, Shanxi. It’s essentially an ancient town within a walled fortress.
@@JackAynsleyTravel Actually, the mega cities are all similar, with some of the smaller ones retaining more of the Chinese culture and style and making life easy. If you like tea, food, history and nature, I highly recommend Anhui Province. Hope you guys enjoy your journey in China.
@@JackAynsleyTravel U guys defo need to visit my hometown Xi'an, we r one of the four ancient cities in the globe, and a foodie's capital as well. We've got over 3000 yrs of history, DO not MISS it!
You are the only one traveler who can explore China in a good way Nd with a positivity ❤❤
Looks like you really enjoyed watching his ear cleaned.
I just say it how it is pal, if somethings good I will sing it's praises and Chengdu was one of our favourite cities in the world!
@@JackAynsleyTravel exactly we enjoyed the same coz of you ❤️❤️❤️
@@JackAynsleyTravel We believe on you if you enjoyed it, then it will be must good❤️❤️
I am chinese from Chengdu, now am living in Moscow Russia for 7 years, so fantastic i saw my apartment from your video, you make me want to go home
You are so smart that you have learned Chinese and dialects from all over the world. I like your talent.
Many things in Sichuan are very spicy, but they have a dessert to relieve the spiciness: bingfen (which is sold where you buy cold noodles, and various fruits are its ingredients). You must try it, it is very refreshing.
Thank you very much! I love learning new languages! Paige always says this about the desserts haha!
你的视频非常有意思，没有故意夸张和偏见，非常期待你的视频更新
You cannot even buy a bottle of water for ￡1 in the UK, but you can buy such great food in Chengdu. LOL
I agree Kevin! China is so much more affordable than I thought it would be! Although I wouldn’t like to see the prices of that Louis Vuitton restaurant 🤣
You can buy a bottle for 70p from the corner shop and 24 for two pounds but not in the restaurant
@JackAynsleyTravel 哥们，吃了吗（chi le ma）不适合南方人和城市年轻人。要不很尴尬😅。你在北京胡同，和北方的农村可能适合，这个问候语是比较古老的😊
我不知道尴尬在哪？怎么不能问吃了吗？有什么问题？我成假四川人了？我们这儿见面都问吃了没有，屁事真多啊兄弟，问你吃了吗还问出问题了@@baiyun7810
one pound 9 bottle 500ml in china
Great video and nice vibes from the locals.
Hi Jack. can't believe your hotel is right across the street from my house, the first thing I see when I open the video the tall building across the street is my house, it makes me miss Chengdu so much! The restaurant where you guys had the spicy chicken is very authentic Sichuan food, we often go there as a family, that waitress lady was just trying to help you share the rice, no need to feel embarrassed. Looking forward to your new work, already following!
hahaha, i am also here now
OMG I just heard you saying "Lai Dou Lai Le"! You guys really did a good job!
I absolutely love your videos. You guys are so brave to do what you do. Keep up the amazing video. Love from Isle of Man 🇮🇲 ❤❤
Ah Nicola, thank you so much! We love making these videos and love it even more when people enjoy them! Have a great day!
@@JackAynsleyTravel You guys are very welcome, thank you and you two. ❤️🇮🇲❤️ You both have made my day even more better, thank you so much.
9:00 the big skewers which is ¥15 is 红柳 , originally from Xinjiang. You should go to Xinjiang and try it. They get the branches from Salix tree and put the mutton on it, and it gives a unique fragrance to the skewers
จีน น่าอยู่ ผู้คน เป็นมิตร เดินทางสะดวก ทันสมัย น้ำใจงาม ช่วยเหลือ
I couldn't agree more! It really has taken us by surprise! I can't wait to see more of China!
มาเที่ยวไหม่เลยนะ ยีนดีต้อนรับ 😄
So happy to see you tried different things to enrich you experiences!
Yesss, that's what we love about travel, we just want to try it all!
I like your manners very much and salute you both
Thank you very much Pal, I'm happy they shine through on our videos!
Paige, I love your smile on your face, so warm. Your smile already tells how lovely this city is.
People like me who want to travel around the world ' but do only in dreams' can fulfil their desire through your videos a little bit.
Ah man this comment warms my heart honestly. I am so happy to hear this thank you. It really does motivate us to keep creating great videos for people like you, I have good faith you will also get to travel the world one day. ❤️
@@JackAynsleyTravel Thank you Jack i hope for the best..Stay safe n happy, love you both.💕
“Chi le Ma” is for people in North China，especially for people in Beijing.
Most south China people will not say hello in this way.
Ahh I had just come from Beijing so I didn’t know! What would you recommend I say instead? I’m always open to learning!
@@JackAynsleyTravel”Ni Hao” is universal. For Sichuan dialect, “ Bar Shi” means taste good, it’s more impressive than saying “ Hao Chi” locally. Have fun in Sichuan mate.
@@JackAynsleyTravel “Ni hao” is ok.☺
@@JackAynsleyTravel "Chi le ma" means "Eaten (Had breakfast/lunch/dinner) yet?". This phrase has once been the most straightforward salutation to people in ancient difficult times when getting oneself and his/her family well fed was the most important and sometimes challenging goal of life and also a significant symbol of well-being for most people. As the chinese society develops, having three decent meals everyday is no longer a top priority of people's concern. In fact, using this phrase to greet people of a city lifestyle nowadays would probably bring a confusion more and more frequently, especially when it is not close to the meal hours. 😁
Some areas in the south also say the chi le ma. It's mainly when you meet friends, relatives, or neighbors on the street, and it's rarely said to strangers,ni hao is okay.
wide roads ad footpath ,, very clean city ..i just love it bro
It's amazing!
So much fun to watch this video, the way how you describe about food, talking to people and your reactions while experiencing new things just so funny (in a good way). Love it. BTW, Chinese people don't usually greet each other with 你好,吃了吗/hello, have you eaten. We just greet with 你好/hello, or just greet with 吃过了吗/吃了吗/have you eaten. Normally at about meal time people will ask 吃过了吗 as a way to greet, if not nearby meal time, chinese don't greet that way either.
Thank you very much! We tried so many new foods in this video, and we love trying new things! I will remember that for next time, thank you! I love learning more about the Chinese language!
In the past, China was very poor, and it was a luxury for people to have a full meal, so they would use "Have you eaten?" to wish people a good life. But now that people are well-off and having enough food is no longer a problem, this way of greeting has been gradually abandoned.
@@JackAynsleyTravel I went to college in Chengdu. I think "Have you eaten?" is often used by people in northern China to say hello, but people in Chengdu don't say hello like this.
@@JackAynsleyTravel You were definitely deceived by the shaver. I’m sure he just wanted to ask you for 3rmb, but when you said 30rmb, he changed his mind and said 30rmb.
@@qiuloveye The price tag on the BBQ says 15, and of course it should be 30 for two skewers
Street shave cracked me up! Love the constant content this week ❤️
haha, it was not the best one I have had haha, we should have videos coming twice a week from now on!
@@JackAynsleyTravel yay!!
Also that 30 cny is expensive 😂 , the old man definitely was trying to charge more because you are foreigners. Not a good guy though. 😢
You guys are absolutely the best!!
As per usual guys enjoying the vids. Can't wait for the next one!!!!
Ahhh thank you for enjoying the videos! Which one has been your favourite so far?
@@JackAynsleyTraveldefinitely when you went to the Hutong and lunched with the 2 Chinese men, legend! And then my other fave is when you guys went to Pakistan and the police didn't wanna leave you alone in the sleeper train. And insisted you go to the next class. Holding on at the skin of my teeth as to what would happen next 😬
很高兴在你们的视频里看见的都是中国人最真实的日常生活，你们是那么积极和友善的融入人们的生活之中，你们充满探索的欲望和渴望得到亲身体验的精神都令我感动，祝福你们在中国旅途愉快！❤
他们看不懂中文
Will you travel to Guangzhou, btw? HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Hopefully we’ll be able to visit soon, what would you recommend we do or visit when we go there?
@@JackAynsleyTravel Oh man, there is A LOT. First thing first, the FOOD! Roast goose, cheung fun, which is rice noodle rolls, and is 肠粉 in Chinese, and Liwan sampan congee,荔湾艇仔粥, you name it! Remember to avoid the tourist traps as much as possible. That is to go to the old town area. Then embrace nature in the Baiyun mountains! I have rarely seen Western influencers making videos there!
hope you come to my city，you will enjoy yourself here，not only food ，but also culture
I really like your positive attitude, your kind words about everything you see. As a native Beijinger I particularly enjoyed your videos you took in Beijing. Thank you and your wife for your hard work!
gosh, you both are so cute and funny…… love you both so so much and love these vlogs from China, i would say the best vlogs in your playlist so far because I could feel the atmosphere of China from my home legit...
Ah man thank you so much! Comments like this make our day honestly! ❤️
You’re the first travel RUclipsr who can speak Chinese in China 👏🏼👏🏼😂
我们对于陌生人的问候方式一般不会使用“你吃了吗”这个句式。这个句式通常只用在亲近的熟人面前，而且时间通常是在饭点。
对陌生人使用“你好”是最礼貌了。
Thnks to explore china in such a way i am from Pakistan luv ur videos ❤
Thank you for watching! Which part of this video was your favourite? 🤩
The part having thumbnail but overall are good @@JackAynsleyTravel
❤❤@ningguo3207
Loving these China videos mate, that ear cleaning while drinking a bottle of red was mental 😂 Still really impressed by your mandarin
I have already followed you and I really like your videos. They are friendly and approachable. It's the first time I've seen a travel blogger who is so brave in exploring. You have done many things that local Chinese people wouldn't do, such as spicy pepper ice cream, haha.
However, I noticed that your video views in China have been low. I think RUclips has limited the spread of your content. Whenever the video content involves China, things will turn out like this. Many social media platforms do not want objective content about China to be spread. But it's great to see you as friendly travelers. I hope you have a good time in China and look forward to more content from you
Thank you very much! I’m glad you have enjoyed the videos, hopefully they get shared out a little bit more and more people can enjoy the video too!
Absolutely love you to, great video xx
Thanks Rachel! You should definitely visit Chengdu! You'd love it like we did!
I wouldn't be able to visit, but it's ok you guys make me feel like I've been. I can't wait for more places that you visit xx
Nice! I just learned how to cook the pepper chicken two days ago and I am watching you two enjoying an authentic one. Way to go Jack and Paige!
Another 🔥 episode call you guys Isak because you don’t miss, keep up the great authentic content coming
LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Thank you very much. HWTL
You are my favorite UP. you always talking about local people and enjoying them.
China not only has cities, but also natural scenery. Don’t Westerners know that China has natural scenery?
Where do you recommend we visit? I would love to visit some cool natural scenery places!
@@JackAynsleyTravel九寨沟，四姑娘山
@@JackAynsleyTravel YangShuo
@@JackAynsleyTravel 一定记得去看看九寨沟和都江堰
云南
I envy you for being able to speak fluent Chinese and communicate with the locals
hahah, I am no way fluent, I only have 3 hours of lessons! You can speak the same amount of Chinese in 3 hours time if you took the lessons too!
I laugh to tears.😂😂😂You are so open mind! Awesome.
hahahaha I'm glad we made you laugh! Which part was your favourite?
Welcome to Chengdu. The place you visit at the beginning of the video is the place I pass by when I go to work every day. By the way, the old man who shaved you lied to you. It was actually 3 yuan, but you said 30 yuan, so he also said it was 30 yuan. You should find a regular and larger barber shop.
I don't think the old man listened clearly what Jack said. And I didn't see how much Jack paid finally either since the payment part was not recorded. So it's hard to tell.
Welcome to Chengdu,Jack!I was just recommended about your channel and very glad you've come to my city!My friends and I very appreciate your views about this city！成都欢迎你！
Thank you very much! Do you think we did a good job showing your city? Is there anywhere you recommend we should check out next time!
@@JackAynsleyTravel Yes definitely！Your experience here is absolutely local and brilliant!I don't dare to try ear cleaning actually.From my point,I recommend you Dujiangyan(very important water project for Chengdu since ancient times) and Qingchen mountain nearby.
The closed tower area is actually the pub area, you guys should go there at night🎉 the shops there opened from midnight to morning😂
I wish you could meet your fellow Countryman Jason!
Who is this Jason man and where can I find him? 😅
@@JackAynsleyTravel This guy here: www.youtube.com/@JasonLivinginChina/featured
He's had the honour of being called a CCP shill by some British newspapers. It's hilarious. Would love to see a collab between you people. He lives in neighbouring Guizhou Province.
Love this latest entry from you two BTW. Quality content. Keep 'em coming!
@@galezhang Yeah I mean, don't get me wrong, I love China and one of our best friends is a true beijinger, but we're not making videos about living in China. We're here for an adventure and things will get harder than enjoying a day in the sunshine in Chengdu haha. Its a great country for an adventure tho, so many places to see!
@@JackAynsleyTravel Yeah, don't sweat it, mate. Just a suggestion!
The area surrounding the Sky Tower, called 339 due to its height of 339 meters. And also a place bustling with bars that only open at night so that’s why there’re no people at day time
Welcome to the home of pandas. I wish you a pleasant journey and may the friendship between China and the UK last forever.
Thank you 🐼 I hope it does too!
Love your inclusive attitude. Hope your have a great time in China
成都是个比较休闲的城市，那里的人喜欢打麻将、喝茶，喜欢采耳、按摩、修脚，喜欢让人放松的东西，成都酒吧也很多，成都的火锅和重庆火锅一样有名
From a psychological perspective, addiction to spicy food can be seen as a fascination with calculated risk-taking. It's the sense that you recognize the danger but believe it's manageable, and successfully navigating this risk provides a sense of thrill and satisfaction. This is a key reason why people become addicted to spicy food.😊
Thank you for the good explanation.
Oh wow I've never thought about it in that way! That's super clever! 🌶️
Wow. This is interesting! Never saw it that way.
Spicy food stimulates dopamine secretion
兄弟，你说的太对了！
You guys gone through so many things in just a half day, love it, many places you pass through will start open and fill with peoples after late afternoon or early evening, you probably will surprised those people came out of nowhere, but that is the real life of Chengdu People, they love the night life, after work go out to restaurants, shopping, play et al till midnight, every day.
I have to say, it’s very enjoyable to watch your ear clean experience, i know it’s a torture but also kind of funny😂 wish you have great time in Chengdu and China!
Thank you! Have you ever had the ear cleaning done? 🫨
@@JackAynsleyTravel nope,for me, it’s out of control 😂
I am native in Chengdu, I like your video, and I feel you are so brave to try everything. One suggestion. You should visit San Xing Dui bronze museum which is one hour drive from Chengdu downtown. I am positive it will change your mind about human history after visit it, period.
Good Day !
Chengdu is looking like an amazing city, weather is very pleasant, food also look like delicious, and off course the people are traditionally loving and hospitable...
I really love to visit this city.
You should try and visit, I am so glad we did! Have you visited any other parts of China?
@@JackAynsleyTravel I never visited China before, but I'm really planning to spend my summer there. Your videos are helping me to decide it soon.
Thaks bro...
God Bless you both...
Glad to watch such impressive tour video in Chengdu, even I had not been there longer than you two, as a Chinese. Thanks for sharing this, plan to fly Chengdu and stay a while like what you did…..
I'm Chinese, and I think Jack's Chinese pronunciation is better than that of many Westerners.
你好 吃了吗😂😂
There are many varieties of chillies in China; some we use for the hot and spicy taste, and some we use only for their aromatic fragrance. In Chinese cooking, we infuse a lot of spices, herbs or chillies in the oil, like the fried rice you had, It appears rather simple, but the oil they use to fry might have already been infused with many different herbs and chillies that's what give it the unique falvour
建议用“朋友”代替“老铁”的称呼，“老铁”存在直播文化中，偏北方，有时候有点戏虐，并不是所有人都喜欢这个文化，有的人会觉得土，你可以注意你使用“老铁”时并不是都会很积极的回应，老外使用“朋友”会更亲切合理，喜欢你们的大胆尝试各种事物
酒仙夫妇 You are always welcome to China❤
Cute couple with great personalities.
Thank you so much! I think I'll keep Paige around a little longer since people like us together 😉
All your videos of all these different areas around the world goes to show humans everywhere love each other and could be peaceful as one its beautiful to see the true nature of humans ❤️ thank you for showing your experiences
jack you are really a nice guy， love you，hope you have a nice trip，welcome
Thank you very much my friend! We are really enjoying our time in China, is there anywhere you recommend we visit?
@@JackAynsleyTravel of course my city Guangzhou.less spicy，but the same delicious
@@JackAynsleyTravel A very authentic video, God will always bless you, an honest person🙏
@@JackAynsleyTravel 我同意上面说的，广州的美食丰富程度在中国非常突出，但建议去高档一点的餐厅消费和享受，但建议不要点红酒了，太贵很不划算😂。中国的每个省相当于西方的一个国家，都有自己独特的地理环境、风土人情和独特美食。
非常感谢参观中国， 看你的视频让人愉悦，每天吃饭的时候会看
delicious “hao chi” (好吃） is the standard way to pronounce it. But in our sichuan dialect, it’s “hao ci”. So when people speak mandarin with that accent, it might confuse you a bit.
Ah yes that did confused me definitely haha. I'm sure as we travel through the country I will face more dilemmas like this!
In the end, the girl was not going to teach you how to eat. She wants to provide the service so that customers do not have to do that themselves. This type of service is provided in some restaurants.
Come to guangzhou,my hometown,the original of cantonese culture area❤
Hopefully we can get there soon! The food looks amazing! What are the best things to eat in Guangzhou?
@@JackAynsleyTravel dim sum especially changfen i eat it almost every morning,too many food,and i like the vibe here,very lively
I am a Chinese audience, nice to meet you Jack. I have loved watching Premier League matches since I was young. I am a fan of Manchester United's 92 Golden Generation, and I like Ferguson, Beckham, Giggs, and Scholes. They have accompanied me as I grew up. The jersey you wear is Newcastle, right?🤣
Hi, Jack, have you eaten? This greeting is generally used in the north, but in the south, this greeting is generally not spoken. When people hear this sentence, they feel a little strange. In fact, you only need to say, 你好, that's enough.
Actually mostly used in Beijing
@@quietlivesNot only in Beijing, but also in a lot of places. The only problem is to say HAVE YOU EATEN to strangers. People usually don’t salute to strangers in China.
Hey! Thank you for the advise, I am always learning so I will try to remember this when I am not in Beijing! If you went to Beijing would you use this phrase?
Bro，When I go to Beijing to talk to strangers, I won't use this phrase. It is a very old way of greeting. Some elderly people in northern China use it occasionally, but young people nowadays basically don't use it.
Ni hao is ok
Thanks for the great video!
Just want to point out that "chi le ma" as "how are you" does not always work in all parts of China. It's mainly used in northern part of the country and is not actually a thing in south west especially Chengdu. That's why you don't get very good response from people and younger generation will probably be confused if they hear that😂
Simply say "ni hao" works all the time.
Just curious, were you drunk after drink Baijiu with Beijing locals. It was some unique experience for foreigners. Like your video mate. Keep it up!
Yeah haha, I drank over half the bottle🤣 but my Beijing friend said he wouldn’t even be drunk after the whole bottle🤣 how much would you have a to drink haha
The TV tower you went to used to have a revolving restaurant, now it's closed. But at the bottom of the tower is the best nightclub in the whole of Southwest China, and it's only after dark that the place gets packed.It's full of young, drunken people.
Oh that’s amazing! When did that close, we would have loved to have visited! We should have gone back at night time to see what the area was like! Have you been to that nightclub before?
@@JackAynsleyTravel The night clubs in Chengdu/Chongqing/Changsha are for more fun than ones back in London,just go and enjoy.
@@JackAynsleyTravel
Chengdu is also famous for its bar culture.
In fact, there are three streets near the TV tower that are very well known, so you can look them up on a map.
According to my personal opinion:
For people over 35, you can go to Bine Eyes Brige（九眼桥）, which is right on the river, next to the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, so there are a lot of amateur singers or undeclared singers working there. It's a live beer bar and lounge bar.
The 25 to 35 year old crowd can go to Lan Kwai Fong（成都兰桂坊）, which is actually right across the river from the Nine Eyes Bridge（九眼桥）, and is very avant-garde in style and for all types of people. There are nightclubs, clubs, cocktail bars, lounges, Chinese beer bars, and places to watch soccer games (there are even bars for the LGBT community, the most famous being Revolution Cocktail).
The under 30 crowd prefers to go to 339, the same TV tower you've been to. Unfortunately the revolving restaurant has been closed for two years now, but there are a very large number of bars on the ground level, locally called: “Chengdu 339”（成都339）, which skews towards a much younger crowd.
I'm getting older and the last time I was there was 6 years ago. I just remember like BEARBAR: Er Ma （贰麻酒馆）, Peach（TAO桃）, CLUB：SPACE , DANCECLUB , MOOP , PLAYHOUSE , DNA……
@@JackAynsleyTravel
Chengdu is also famous for its bar culture.
In fact, there are three streets near the TV tower that are very well known, so you can look them up on a map.
According to my personal opinion:
For people over 35, you can go to Bine Eyes Brige（九眼桥）, which is right on the river, next to the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, so there are a lot of amateur singers or undeclared singers working there. It's a live beer bar and lounge bar.
The 25 to 35 year old crowd can go to Lan Kwai Fong（成都兰桂坊）, which is actually right across the river from the Nine Eyes Bridge（九眼桥）, and is very avant-garde in style and for all types of people. There are nightclubs, clubs, cocktail bars, lounges, Chinese beer bars, and places to watch soccer games (there are even bars for the LGBT community, the most famous being Revolution Cocktail).
The under 30 crowd prefers to go to 339, the same TV tower you've been to. Unfortunately the revolving restaurant has been closed for two years now, but there are a very large number of bars on the ground level, locally called: “Chengdu 339”（成都339）, which skews towards a much younger crowd.
I'm getting older and the last time I was there was 6 years ago. I just remember like BEARBAR: Er Ma （贰麻酒馆）, Peach（TAO桃）, CLUB：SPACE , DANCECLUB , MOOP , PLAYHOUSE , DNA……
Most of the bars stay open until after 3am, some all night long
@@JackAynsleyTravel
I'm getting older and the last time I was there was 6 years ago. I just remember 339 they are like,
Beer bar:: ”Er Ma （贰麻酒馆）”, ”Peach（TAO桃）”
Club："SPACE" , "DANCECLUB" , “MOOP” , “PLAYHOUSE” ……
Chengdu is also famous for its bar culture.
In fact, there are three streets near the TV tower that are very well known, so you can look them up on a map.
According to my personal opinion:
For people over 35, you can go to Bine Eyes Brige（九眼桥）, which is right on the river, next to the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, so there are a lot of amateur singers or undeclared singers working there. It's a live beer bar and lounge bar.
The 25 to 35 year old crowd can go to Lan Kwai Fong（成都兰桂坊）, which is actually right across the river from the Nine Eyes Bridge（九眼桥）, and is very avant-garde in style and for all types of people. There are nightclubs, clubs, cocktail bars, lounges, Chinese beer bars, and places to watch soccer games (there are even bars for the LGBT community, the most famous being Revolution Cocktail).
The under 30 crowd prefers to go to 339, the same TV tower you've been to. Unfortunately the revolving restaurant has been closed for two years now, but there are a very large number of bars on the ground level, locally called: “Chengdu 339”（成都339）, which skews towards a much younger crowd.
Most of the bars stay open until after 3am, some all night long
welcome to my hometown! I live around that area, everything looks so familiar to me
Are you Chinese?
Oh amazing! Have you tried the chicken from that restaurant? It was so good I still dream about it now 🤤
That’s my favorite cold noodles! Chicken cold noodles with vegetables and peanuts sauce!
Love watching your video. You both are amazing.
Thank you John! ❤️
天呐 我一个中国人居然在看两个可爱的外国人在中国旅游；你们的视频非常棒！加油；希望你们能去四川周边，那里有非常棒的雪山
your Chinese is really good
Thank you pal, I am always trying to learn more until it really is good 😅 Do you have a good new phrase for me? I'd love to learn for some more!
Welcome to China and enjoy life here😊 greetings from Beijing~ what’s your plan next? Visit Chongqing if you have time. Another amazing city next to Chengdu.
We are heading to Chongqing next!! The video will be posted this week!
Nice vlog jack thanku making this video ❤
Glad you liked it
I like your videos very much. You are always so brave to try new things instead of looking at them with prejudice. Just like Chengdu food, it is far less spicy than it looks, but full of aroma when u eat it
Yes for sure, you would think that the only feeling is spice but there is so much dimension to the food, it's so tasty!
let's get you guys to 200k subs eh
Not long now 🤞🏼
so nice you can speak a bit Chinese to communicate with the local, but we seldomly say "你吃了吗？Have you eaten？" in recent years, it's kinda a very old way to say hi when most people were poor and short of food. "NiHao" is just enough to say hi to everybody.
Im pakitani i love 💕 ingland
Nice 👍 video
Love your interactions with the locals!
Nice stuff
I love both of you, You are so cute and lovely! Enjoy your trip in CHina!
Love both of u as always ❤
Thank you for watching Syed ❤️
@@JackAynsleyTravel my favourite couple really love for u both
Paige's smile is so adorable, soooo cute and lovely.
Louis vitton restaurant 🤔 interesting........
Very interesting indeed! After I paid for that Michelin star meal in the last video I definitely can't afford to try it haha! Maybe next time! Do you think it would be good?
Taikooli is very new, I think it opened in 2015 or something, but the temple next to it is historical.
Ah so a newly built area around historical buildings? That's very cool! Have you visited this area before?
Great video！ Love it
Thank you very much! Hopefully you like the next videos too!
Another Awesome adventure thank you JACK AYNSLEY TRAVEL ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 safe travels 😊😊😊 Chengdu is so beautiful.
The serving you rice thing is a service protocol, it’s not meant to teach you how to eat or be rude tbh
Ah nice! The service in China is very good!
That luxury shopping area's so cool,I think that Louis Vuitton store in that historic building is brilliant. Looks like Chengdu must be quite a rich city as I can also spot Tiffanys and Dior there as well.
I've been following since your pakistan vlogs which i loved watching ❤
Thank you brother