We had a great time exploring the Forbidden City, a place that has been on my bucket list for decades. I have written a FREE China Guide Book PDF with all our tips, tricks, best hotels, places to visit and more, you can download it here: bit.ly/4d8D23t
Although I am Chinese, my biggest motivation when watching videos of traveling to China is to watch a family enjoy the time of traveling, which is a very precious and memorable thing. Being able to use China as a background for this beautiful memory makes me feel proud.
Very interesting. I was there in 2009. Your two kids is very cute and they are very lucky to have a father like you. enjoy the rest of the trip. wish you all good health and happiness.
My dad used to take me and my sister to travel around when we’re young. Good times. I don’t quite remember what we did or saw but all I remember was fun. Miss my dad.
register an Ali pay before the trip will save a lot of time and you can pay almost everything with your smart phone, including bus and subway tickets. It actually is your credit card with your passport as ID, so the money directly charged to your credit card.
Sorry for that "black taxi", do not take any taxi that doesn't use the meter next time, it's highly possible it is not a real taxi. Write down the car number and call the 12315 hotline.
At Shenzhen, there is an app to call a taxi with which we can compare the price and have payment record. In case of any problem, the police can trace the illegal operation. Don't know how it works at Beijing.
Welcome to China, you are a good father, and your two children are also very good and very cute. Enjoy the time. If you have any problems, you can call 110, to get help from Police
Children under 12 age could enjoy half-price tickets or a free ticket for all public transportation in China. Sometimes, it's also access to tourist attractions.
You are very willing to try and understand different customs and eating habits, and you respect them very much. You are a gentleman. China is a vast country with a long history and a lot of scenery. Different cities have different beauty and food. I hope traveling in China can bring you a great experience for your family. Have fun with your family!
The video is simply a very detailed travel guide to the Forbidden City in Beijing, which is very useful not only for non-Chinese people, but also for many Chinese people as well..done well !
whenever eating at a Chinese Restauranr you need to order rice with all your entree. you ate the duck alone that's why y'all still hungry after. The duck should be just your main dish. should order some veggie and noodle dishes along with the rice you all will be super full and satisfy.
@@travelshorts No actually... People don't usually order rice when having Beijing Duck. There's already the pancake. For me personally there's too much fat in Beijing duck so I get full easily, but I guess Westerners are more used to dishes with high fats. For most of the other occasions though, yes you'll probably need rice or noodles for the 'main dish (主食)', that's how we call them.
There are special theme parks about Chinese literature in China. Such as the Shui-hsien theme park in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, or KaiFeng City Henan Province; Three Kingdoms theme park in Wuxi City; Journey to the West theme park in Huaian City, Jiangsu province.
@@travelshorts You're a brave good father, the fact that you don't read or speak Mandarin but are willing to show your kids the world up close, bravo. China is lovely and the people are great, knowing some of the language allows you to know that everyone is kind, with few exception. Any awkward situation usually comes down to language barrier, but as long as intentions are good, everyone is helpful and kind. If you can, swing down to Shanghai and show your kids the Bund at night, it will change their lives. There is nothing more important during these times we are entering.
Thank you for your kind comments. later in this trip we go to Shanghai and even spend one night in a hotel with an amazing view of the Bund and Pudong Skyline.
Has anyone noticed the 2 sentences on tian an men? One sentence says long live the people 's Republica of china. The other one means long live ,all the people of the world unite
Hi, I just found your channel, it's impressive. Love you trip to China, I'm amazed how well your kids behave, no complains, no fuss., they are a joy!! Will see you previous travels.
You are a really good father for taking your children to explore many places with you. Many parents stay at home, and when their children ask to travel to different regions, they always say it’s dangerous there, even though they haven't been there before.😅😅😅
Nowadays, you rarely hear the sound of car horns on the streets of most Chinese cities, only the sound of wheels rolling. People rarely honk their car horns and consciously try to reduce noise pollution as much as possible.
In China's capital, especially Tiananmen Square, it is the most important place! So the security check is relatively strict! I think every country is similar! I wish you a happy trip in China!
Thank you so much for donating it is very much appreciated and very unexpected, you really didn't have to. I make these videos for fun and to entertain people and never for profit. I hope you don't mind but I have donated what you have given me to a charity that I support The Motor Neurone Disease Association (ALS) in your name www.justgiving.com/fundraising/travelshorts Thank you again for your kind support and I hope you have a great evening. Mark
Near Jingshan Park or the forbidden city area, didi or other uber like service is not available. Last time, coming out of jingshan park, we had to walk for more than 1km away from that "central" region to get a Didi. Not sure this is for security reason. The 70 yuan "taxi" car interior has no sign of a regular taxi, so you may be ripped off from unregulated taxi drivers, which still can be seen at popular tourist spots or high speed railway stations. I will never take them because for sure they will rip you off.
I know the security checks sometimes kinda frustating, but there's thousand people gather in one place and they didn't want anything bad happened. It's really for your own safety i guess
Enjoy your trip. By the way, the words on both sides of Mao Zedong's portrait are: Long live People's Republic of China (PRC) and long live the great unity of the people of the world.❤
My family did a trip to China at the end of August. We watched your videos. They were so helpful and insightful. It made our experience so much more enjoyable. Keep up the great content!!!!
@@travelshorts Besides the weather being incredibly hot and humid, it was incredible. Btw you weren't kidding about the security there. Have never seen anything like it smh. Just wow.
Once you've passed through the strictest of that security check, the other side of the red wall around you is the seat of China's central government, just like the White House or 10 Downing Street, which is why that security check will be so strict.
Welcome to China, you are a great father and your children are so lucky. While eating in Quanjude, I noticed that you made a common sense mistake by ordering only the dishes and not the main course, like rice or noodles, so still felt hungry after finishing the meal😂
I'm impressed, you did your research and got around fairly well for a first timer. most first time visitors run around like a headless chicken 🤣. yeah beijing is just super strict with security especially around the tiananmen square area where all the government buildings are. I saw another flag so likely a foreign head of state was in town adding to more security lol. I assume you went to other cities and had a lot less difficulties. also insist taxis turn on meters, it's required by law; you can report ones that don't but I guess if it wasn't too extreme you probably didn't want to bother.
I think you’re a brave father amazing dad of your children leading for example for them to learn experiences from fathers to generations to come of traveling or expat when they grew up . I’m really humbled by your brave father for journeys with your kids that’s see the world out there , especially that’s not easy to do with your RUclipsr or Vlogger at the same time while with kids you also have in mind in so many ways so many thinkers ahead that you wanna do without hesitate shooting videos keep up the good work awesome videos and thank you for sharing From California cheers you up take care and Gods blessed you 🙏🙏🥰❤️
Thanks for sharing such awesome video clip. You are a great father. Your children are adorable. Enjoy your trip and all the best to all of you. Cheers!🍻
I often walk from your hotel to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Especially at night, there is a street with all kinds of snacks. I enjoy eating and watching while walking.
We had a great time exploring the Forbidden City, a place that has been on my bucket list for decades. I have written a FREE China Guide Book PDF with all our tips, tricks, best hotels, places to visit and more, you can download it here: bit.ly/4d8D23t
You don't need to do all the work to get your ticket, you just need to get it at the service station .some city kids ticket will be half price.
you look a lot like your son!! also you look a bit like your daughter... am I the only one saying this?🤣
it s too hard to bring two children for travelling...so tired
Very nice PDF
@@zhangjin7179you said it wrong. His kids look like him. Not that he looks like his kids
Although I am Chinese, my biggest motivation when watching videos of traveling to China is to watch a family enjoy the time of traveling, which is a very precious and memorable thing. Being able to use China as a background for this beautiful memory makes me feel proud.
Well said!
看完我都想带孩子去四处旅游了，好在暑假快到了😂
Enjoy, such precious moment would be reduced when children grow up and have their own friends and family.
@@travelshorts go apply Chi Na citizenship very easy approval rate 🎉
兄弟，你的视频很棒。带着孩子了解世界，你是一个好父亲。祝一切顺利❤❤❤
China is great and Chinese is wonderful ❤
The treasures hall in the Forbidden City is too good to be miss
You are an amazing father, your two kids are adorable and it makes more sense to show them the world than to give them your iPad.
Thank you for your kind comment.
Very interesting. I was there in 2009.
Your two kids is very cute and they are very lucky to have a father like you.
enjoy the rest of the trip. wish you all good health and happiness.
Thank you.
Welcome to China again. China has changed a lot since then.
2009年和现在变化太大了，建议你再来看看
Come again to China, you'll be stunned by its developments! Hope to see you soon! ❤️
My dad used to take me and my sister to travel around when we’re young. Good times. I don’t quite remember what we did or saw but all I remember was fun. Miss my dad.
Yes, that is exactly how I feel, I want them to experience as much of the world with me before they get too old and start to go by themselves.
Great video, glad you fulfilled your bucket lists. China is huge and a diverse place, looking forward to more China traveling videos.
Thank you, lots more China videos coming in the future.
@@travelshorts👍👍👍
register an Ali pay before the trip will save a lot of time and you can pay almost everything with your smart phone, including bus and subway tickets. It actually is your credit card with your passport as ID, so the money directly charged to your credit card.
亲爱的朋友，欢迎来到北京游玩，我想告诉你的是，从环球影城地铁站到中国美术馆地铁站的路程，其实可以乘坐一号线到王府井换乘八号线，在乘坐两站就可以到达，你乘坐的地铁七号线导致路程时间增加了许多。
A great father and two excellent children, enjoying a trip to Beijing!
Thanks for that!
Sorry for that "black taxi", do not take any taxi that doesn't use the meter next time, it's highly possible it is not a real taxi. Write down the car number and call the 12315 hotline.
A few scammers ruin China's image and harmony, the government must act tough on those scammers because they hurt tourism.
你给外国人说这个顶屁用哦，人家连交流都困难，不切实际的建议。你给北京市场监督管理局提个建议整治下黑车司机还比较实在。
At Shenzhen, there is an app to call a taxi with which we can compare the price and have payment record. In case of any problem, the police can trace the illegal operation. Don't know how it works at Beijing.
投诉出租车一般是拨打12328，12345也可以。
Call 12315 hotline. Report, The authorities will punish such illegal taxi operations..and stop it .
天安门是高度敏感地区，安检严密一些是可以接受的。
This is the best video I ever seen for a Beijing tour from the foreigner's view, you are detail oriented. two kids are calm and very cute.
Wow, thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it.
@@travelshortsInspections were very strict at Tiananmen Square, because there had been a terrorist attack in the past
Welcome to China, you are a good father, and your two children are also very good and very cute. Enjoy the time. If you have any problems, you can call 110, to get help from Police
Thank you for the kind comment.
Children under 12 age could enjoy half-price tickets or a free ticket for all public transportation in China. Sometimes, it's also access to tourist attractions.
Thanks for letting me know.
@@travelshorts 多看看评论区 多问路人 你会少走很多弯路哈 比如地铁买票问题 直接找工作人员 都会很热心帮你解决的 尤其是带着两个可爱的孩子挺不容易的 但是很充实 幸福哈哈哈 还有手机卡 支付问题 滴滴 地图导航 翻译软件…… 你看其他老外的视频稍微做点功课 就发现其实在中国什么都方便快捷的 另 如果遇到任何问题 包括消费上的纠纷 找工作人员 甚至警察反馈 会有人负责给你一个说法的 中国很安全 祝旅行愉快 在人生清单上画一个完美的句号 给孩子们也留下美好的回忆
You are very willing to try and understand different customs and eating habits, and you respect them very much. You are a gentleman. China is a vast country with a long history and a lot of scenery. Different cities have different beauty and food. I hope traveling in China can bring you a great experience for your family. Have fun with your family!
Thank you! 😃
The video is simply a very detailed travel guide to the Forbidden City in Beijing, which is very useful not only for non-Chinese people, but also for many Chinese people as well..done well !
Thank you very much!
Family ❤❤❤ I remember all the time I shared with my father!
Welcome!
Thank you.
歡迎來華！！！
It's so wonderful that you are taking your young kids touring the world. The memories will last a life time!
you are great
Thank you.
Very nice video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much!
期待能有更多的中国视频，两个孩子都很乖巧。有爱的家庭❤
whenever eating at a Chinese Restauranr you need to order rice with all your entree. you ate the duck alone that's why y'all still hungry after. The duck should be just your main dish. should order some veggie and noodle dishes along with the rice you all will be super full and satisfy.
Thanks for the tip!
@@travelshorts No actually... People don't usually order rice when having Beijing Duck. There's already the pancake. For me personally there's too much fat in Beijing duck so I get full easily, but I guess Westerners are more used to dishes with high fats. For most of the other occasions though, yes you'll probably need rice or noodles for the 'main dish (主食)', that's how we call them.
@@travelshorts Welcome to Beijing btw!
吃烤鸭啦🎉🎉👍想起当年我们去伦敦旅游，也是学习如何使用交通工具、挑选要去的景点…….感谢当年很多人写的英国旅游的游记，在马蜂窝网上，提供了经验分享，免除了很多烦恼❤伦敦之行很愉快很丰富。故宫是我们小时候读书，学校组织春游秋游的去处，那时候参观的人不多，还可以进到各个大殿、偏殿里面看看。
There are special theme parks about Chinese literature in China. Such as the Shui-hsien theme park in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, or KaiFeng City Henan Province; Three Kingdoms theme park in Wuxi City; Journey to the West theme park in Huaian City, Jiangsu province.
欢迎你们全家来中国旅行
Thank you.
@@travelshorts You're a brave good father, the fact that you don't read or speak Mandarin but are willing to show your kids the world up close, bravo. China is lovely and the people are great, knowing some of the language allows you to know that everyone is kind, with few exception. Any awkward situation usually comes down to language barrier, but as long as intentions are good, everyone is helpful and kind. If you can, swing down to Shanghai and show your kids the Bund at night, it will change their lives. There is nothing more important during these times we are entering.
Thank you for your kind comments. later in this trip we go to Shanghai and even spend one night in a hotel with an amazing view of the Bund and Pudong Skyline.
@@travelshorts Why choose Beijing and Shanghai as the first choice? The prices in these two cities are very, very high.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
刚躺下刷到了你的视频，祝你们玩的开心🎉🎉🎉
Has anyone noticed the 2 sentences on tian an men? One sentence says long live the people 's Republica of china. The other one means long live ,all the people of the world unite
Hi, I just found your channel, it's impressive. Love you trip to China, I'm amazed how well your kids behave, no complains, no fuss., they are a joy!! Will see you previous travels.
Thank you so much!
Both kids are so cute.😍
중국여행 영상 감사합니다❤
有机会一定要带着孩子们去一趟新疆，新疆真的太美了，雪山 草原 森林，牛羊群，组成了童话世界。强烈推荐🫶🏻
那邊已經物化了！
人民非常貪
看了外国人的旅游记录，我感到非常惭愧。因为我去国内从不坐地铁，怕太多人挤。基本都是打滴滴，便宜又方便，几个人一起还可以包车，一天也就几百元。下次我也要坐一下地铁，真的好便宜又干净。
You are a really good father for taking your children to explore many places with you. Many parents stay at home, and when their children ask to travel to different regions, they always say it’s dangerous there, even though they haven't been there before.😅😅😅
博主这是冬天拍摄的视频,如果是夏天景色更舒适,还是要祝一家人在国内玩的开心👏
為什麼這個題目是中文呢？
Nowadays, you rarely hear the sound of car horns on the streets of most Chinese cities, only the sound of wheels rolling. People rarely honk their car horns and consciously try to reduce noise pollution as much as possible.
Love the video! It looks amazing there. I lived in China for 3 years and am moving back in 2 weeks!
19:25 I think this is a well, and they put a heavy seal stone on the top to keep everyone safe.
In China's capital, especially Tiananmen Square, it is the most important place! So the security check is relatively strict! I think every country is similar! I wish you a happy trip in China!
The two children are very cute and elegant. I wish your family a pleasant journey.
Thank you so much!
Thank you...its a great video
Keep safe for you and yours children...big dear from Indonesia
You are so kind
You're welcome..Sir
In my bad english...sorry,thanks
Thanks!
Thank you so much for donating it is very much appreciated and very unexpected, you really didn't have to. I make these videos for fun and to entertain people and never for profit. I hope you don't mind but I have donated what you have given me to a charity that I support The Motor Neurone Disease Association (ALS) in your name www.justgiving.com/fundraising/travelshorts
Thank you again for your kind support and I hope you have a great evening.
Mark
I❤️🇨🇳
your children are super cute
Near Jingshan Park or the forbidden city area, didi or other uber like service is not available. Last time, coming out of jingshan park, we had to walk for more than 1km away from that "central" region to get a Didi. Not sure this is for security reason. The 70 yuan "taxi" car interior has no sign of a regular taxi, so you may be ripped off from unregulated taxi drivers, which still can be seen at popular tourist spots or high speed railway stations. I will never take them because for sure they will rip you off.
The blogger is amazing. He takes two children out traveling alone. I admire him.
Thank you so much.
I am amazed that your kids are so behaved and walked such long hours with you!
highly recommend Dali, Lijiang, Kunming,
Xishuangbanna, Yangshuo, Zhangjiajie and Furong ancient town.
Thank you, we visit Yangshuo later in this trip.
@@travelshorts 如果你们去阳朔，那么去遇龙河漂流，可以坐竹筏漂流10公里左右。遇龙河漂流是去阳朔游玩最精彩的部分。
Wuzhen in zhejiang is also nice
Beijing China is great, but I haven't been there. After see your RUclips travel, I am willing to travel there. Thanks.
You should!
Great family, lovely son, lovely daughter.
You are so kind
I know the security checks sometimes kinda frustating, but there's thousand people gather in one place and they didn't want anything bad happened. It's really for your own safety i guess
I don't mind, it is good to feel safe, I just wanted to let the viewers know how thorough they are.
Fantastic
Thank you so much 😀
欢迎你们全家来中国旅行，你的儿子和女儿文静可爱。希望你们马上来我们上海旅行。带孩子体验一下中国高铁复兴号。祝旅途愉快！~~~
Thank you, we will be in Shanghai later in the trip and will be travelling all around China using the high speed trains.
@@travelshortsAround China.haha.remember this word......😅
welcome to China ❤
very nice video. Tanks
Enjoy your trip. By the way, the words on both sides of Mao Zedong's portrait are: Long live People's Republic of China (PRC) and long live the great unity of the people of the world.❤
That is good to know, thanks for the information.
Long live the great unity of the mankind all over the world
@@travelshortsactually this time isn't the besttime to visit Beijing,because now is summer holiday😂
A great dad, traveling alone with two kids. I hope you all have a wonderful time in China.
Thank you
感谢你来到中国旅游，祝你旅途愉快！
My pleasure, I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Absolutely cute your kids 🥰👍👍
Amazing stunning freedoms Anicent great china ❤🇨🇳❤
19:57 TikTok Park ,This answer is so lovely!!!😊🤗😀
It's a shame the weather wasn't treating you too well when you were there. If it were clear blue sky it would be even more beautiful.
Welcome to China！ Enjoy your trip ! Greeting from Hong Kong !
Thank you! Will do!
very beautiful babies, you are very lucky to have visited China at such young age❤❤❤
Thank you.
My family did a trip to China at the end of August. We watched your videos. They were so helpful and insightful. It made our experience so much more enjoyable. Keep up the great content!!!!
Glad it was helpful! I hope you had a great time in China.
@@travelshorts Besides the weather being incredibly hot and humid, it was incredible. Btw you weren't kidding about the security there. Have never seen anything like it smh. Just wow.
Thank you for showing us around Beijing ! Great video ! I hope to travel China soon.
Welcome to travel to China. We sincerely hope that you and your family will have an unforgettable and pleasant memory in China.
Thank you.
Once you've passed through the strictest of that security check, the other side of the red wall around you is the seat of China's central government, just like the White House or 10 Downing Street, which is why that security check will be so strict.
you finished the whole duck ! Must really like the meal . you have very well mannered children.
very nice
Thanks
33:31 my favorite bit, holly is so adorable ❤❤❤ love from india
Welcome to China, you are a great father and your children are so lucky. While eating in Quanjude, I noticed that you made a common sense mistake by ordering only the dishes and not the main course, like rice or noodles, so still felt hungry after finishing the meal😂
I'm impressed, you did your research and got around fairly well for a first timer. most first time visitors run around like a headless chicken 🤣. yeah beijing is just super strict with security especially around the tiananmen square area where all the government buildings are. I saw another flag so likely a foreign head of state was in town adding to more security lol. I assume you went to other cities and had a lot less difficulties. also insist taxis turn on meters, it's required by law; you can report ones that don't but I guess if it wasn't too extreme you probably didn't want to bother.
Thank you, yes I always do plenty of research before I travel to new places.
Amazing place, a lot of fantastic entertainment and rich of history and culture
real big city and your kids are so cute
Wow!!!!!i love China!!!!!Thanks for sharing!!!!!
❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💪💪💪💪💪🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you too
I think you’re a brave father amazing dad of your children leading for example for them to learn experiences from fathers to generations to come of traveling or expat when they grew up . I’m really humbled by your brave father for journeys with your kids that’s see the world out there , especially that’s not easy to do with your RUclipsr or Vlogger at the same time while with kids you also have in mind in so many ways so many thinkers ahead that you wanna do without hesitate shooting videos keep up the good work awesome videos and thank you for sharing From California cheers you up take care and Gods blessed you 🙏🙏🥰❤️
Thank you for your kind comment.
your children are super cute,your videos are great too
Thank you so much!
happy China tour❤❤❤
Enjoy the trip
Thank you
Have a good family trip in China!
Thanks! 😃
非常好的视频，你的孩子很活泼可爱，欢迎来到这片土地，玩的愉快祝你们
Thank you
加油💪
妹妹so cute 😅
不公主好可爱👍
Welcome to China, can go to more beautiful places in China!❤
wonderland🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for sharing such awesome video clip. You are a great father. Your children are adorable. Enjoy your trip and all the best to all of you. Cheers!🍻
Thank you.
@@travelshorts you are most welcome
Welcome to China, and there vast places and delicious food to explore
Thank you.
可爱的孩子和可靠的父亲，感谢你分享这些👍🏻
Thank you.
小孩真可爱😄
Very enjoyable n relaxing video 🎉 Thanks n pls say hello to your kids ❤
You are so kind
Welcome to China, enjoy❤❤❤
Thank you, we will.
Welcome to Tianjin, it's next to Beijing and it is also a wonderful city
wOWO, i LIKE TO BE THERE NOW! You must have lots of fun!!
Welcome to China. I hope you have a pleasant journey and fun.
Thank you
I often walk from your hotel to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Especially at night, there is a street with all kinds of snacks. I enjoy eating and watching while walking.
Thanks for sharing!