I Visited the World's Biggest City Nobody’s Heard Of

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @benmorris
    @benmorris  Месяц назад +854

    Subscribe if you want to see me go on an adventure with Michael!

    • @Tanya-c8b
      @Tanya-c8b Месяц назад +8

      Absolutely!!!!

    • @megger1189
      @megger1189 Месяц назад +16

      This world needs more Michael

    • @willchan6114
      @willchan6114 Месяц назад +5

      wait for you guys' reunion.

    • @allaboutrobi3553
      @allaboutrobi3553 Месяц назад +1

      🇵🇭🇵🇭sorry ben

    • @JosephLee-dt3uk
      @JosephLee-dt3uk Месяц назад +10

      I SUBBED. KEEP YOUR WORD!!! I want to see more of Michael!!!!

  • @JordenTually
    @JordenTually Месяц назад +2865

    Michael is a GEM of a human

    • @wuuy10
      @wuuy10 Месяц назад +6

      yoo jorden

    • @benmorris
      @benmorris  Месяц назад +155

      He’s the goat. I’m going to email him all the best comments I can find

    • @aye3678
      @aye3678 Месяц назад +12

      Meeting him is honestly hitting the jackpot!

    • @caohi-do2bv
      @caohi-do2bv Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 you are idiot 😅

    • @Madippadibabas
      @Madippadibabas Месяц назад +3

      Solid as they come

  • @christianhunter9061
    @christianhunter9061 Месяц назад +3756

    "Can i call you mate?" was perfect

  • @aye3678
    @aye3678 Месяц назад +1374

    BRO! You hit the JACKPOT meeting Michael. What a kind hearted soul. You are so lucky, man.

  • @S_hwnn
    @S_hwnn Месяц назад +1151

    I can feel michael energy through the screen that's crazy

    • @mysticalrandomness4282
      @mysticalrandomness4282 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      共产党辛劳为民族
      共产党他一心救中国
      他指给了人民解放的道路
      他领导中国走向光明
      他坚持了抗战八年多
      他改善了人民生活
      他建设了敌后根据地
      他实行了民主好处多
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国

  • @simongamez
    @simongamez Месяц назад +479

    Michael seems like such a wholesome dude. People like him gives me hope for a better world.

  • @Olili-060
    @Olili-060 Месяц назад +445

    As Chinese living in UK. I’m so happy you had the chance to visit China and enjoy it.
    Chongqing is such a unique city and the food is just so amazing.
    If you like spicy food. Chongqing is one of the best places you could visit for sure.

    • @benmorris
      @benmorris  Месяц назад +49

      My stomach definitely didn’t like me after this trip but the food was great!!

    • @mysticalrandomness4282
      @mysticalrandomness4282 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      共产党辛劳为民族
      共产党他一心救中国
      他指给了人民解放的道路
      他领导中国走向光明
      他坚持了抗战八年多
      他改善了人民生活
      他建设了敌后根据地
      他实行了民主好处多
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国

    • @清德賴-v7q
      @清德賴-v7q Месяц назад +3

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8
      拿钱留言。减寿命的。

    • @huangec
      @huangec Месяц назад

      ​@@benmorris LOL!! 😂

    • @GaneshPalraj1991
      @GaneshPalraj1991 Месяц назад +1

      @@benmorris Dude your style of vlog is so good , please a full china travel series.
      That would be great and if you can make your videos longer because they are so good.
      Please do a full blown china travel series.
      Most of the chinese cities are great and also do a travel vlog series of chinese villages they are so great.
      If you can make a video about lijiang china , the place is nuts.
      Looking forward to more of your china vlogs man.

  • @alex_slngh
    @alex_slngh Месяц назад +1116

    being jealous of Morris' hair was not what I planned for today...

  • @stephaniek6705
    @stephaniek6705 Месяц назад +163

    Wow this city's architecture is incredible. Ultra modern cyber futuristic yet integrated with nature and history. I love youtubers showing different sides of China since the news and media usually portrays the negative sides of the country.

    • @unromanoarecareanaveragero8275
      @unromanoarecareanaveragero8275 Месяц назад +9

      Chongqing is next level! New York can’t compare.

    • @calus_bath_water
      @calus_bath_water Месяц назад +6

      ​@@unromanoarecareanaveragero8275 yeah in New York people actually have rights

    • @unromanoarecareanaveragero8275
      @unromanoarecareanaveragero8275 Месяц назад

      @@calus_bath_water Yeah, the rights to steal, do drugs, mutilate children, be homeless and engage in gang activity.

    • @burritodog3634
      @burritodog3634 Месяц назад

      @@calus_bath_water right to what? get shanked in a subway? right to smell trash everywhere and overpay for everything? 🐑🐑🐑

    • @hallowwin2721
      @hallowwin2721 20 дней назад +1

      @@calus_bath_water rights to twist your young kid's gender without your permission.

  • @StephenWithaPH2756
    @StephenWithaPH2756 Месяц назад +57

    I got the chance to stay in Chongqing for about a week or so back in 2013 - also my first time ever in China!
    My mind was completely blown by how incredible and insanely huge the city was, and just the sheer scale of everything there (and it looks like it's only grown even more since I was there!) - but I was equally as mindblown that virtually nobody had ever even heard of it back home! So glad people are finally starting to realise its existence and see just how awesome it is.
    Thanks for the great video, made me nostalgic and brought back some really fun memories for me - the hot pot, indoor markets, walking through the streets and looking at the seemingly endless amounts of tall buildings, and the super warm and welcoming people we met there (like Michael!). :)

  • @Wixelzz
    @Wixelzz Месяц назад +352

    Fantastic video! What a lovely guy Michael is!

    • @mysticalrandomness4282
      @mysticalrandomness4282 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      共产党辛劳为民族
      共产党他一心救中国
      他指给了人民解放的道路
      他领导中国走向光明
      他坚持了抗战八年多
      他改善了人民生活
      他建设了敌后根据地
      他实行了民主好处多
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国

  • @mrosaine
    @mrosaine Месяц назад +420

    This place looks incredible. Thank you for showing us Chongqing! What an amazing place. Makes me want to visit China

    • @shahimnganji6492
      @shahimnganji6492 Месяц назад +9

      What in the Chinese tourism bot is this?

    • @mysticalrandomness4282
      @mysticalrandomness4282 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      共产党辛劳为民族
      共产党他一心救中国
      他指给了人民解放的道路
      他领导中国走向光明
      他坚持了抗战八年多
      他改善了人民生活
      他建设了敌后根据地
      他实行了民主好处多
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国

    • @Dlingcke-LG
      @Dlingcke-LG Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8what in the 1.6 Billion bot is this

    • @ellenchy5357
      @ellenchy5357 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 A big crazy liar

    • @RSCB
      @RSCB Месяц назад

      ​@@shahimnganji6492-🤖🤖🤖

  • @susanpeterson8774
    @susanpeterson8774 Месяц назад +17

    We adopted an 11-year-old boy from Chongqing several years ago. We loved Chongqing!!

  • @d4rthvader-z1j
    @d4rthvader-z1j Месяц назад +261

    Micheal feels like such a warm hearted person

  • @OMGFrijoles
    @OMGFrijoles Месяц назад +343

    Michael is such a vibe.

    • @OMGFrijoles
      @OMGFrijoles Месяц назад +10

      @ Dude just wants a car and a wife who’s kind to him. LOL

    • @mysticalrandomness4282
      @mysticalrandomness4282 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      共产党辛劳为民族
      共产党他一心救中国
      他指给了人民解放的道路
      他领导中国走向光明
      他坚持了抗战八年多
      他改善了人民生活
      他建设了敌后根据地
      他实行了民主好处多
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国

  • @ottz254
    @ottz254 Месяц назад +51

    Having Haidilao in Chongqing is like having Pizza Hut in Italy😂

    • @jamination9288
      @jamination9288 4 дня назад

      i was just thinking that lol

    • @michaelliu4909
      @michaelliu4909 4 дня назад +1

      or like taco bell in mexico

    • @vele
      @vele 3 дня назад

      !笑死我了····!!

  • @harshpreetsingh3255
    @harshpreetsingh3255 Месяц назад +687

    Michael is so adorable lol!

    • @沈嗣杰
      @沈嗣杰 Месяц назад +5

      im a chinese,and i can guarantee that most of us are kind and welcoming,hope you can visit this magical country one day

    • @atloos
      @atloos Месяц назад +2

      @@沈嗣杰I really want to, china is so advanced and different in culture compared to my country!

    • @沈嗣杰
      @沈嗣杰 Месяц назад +1

      @@atloos where are you from?

    • @reddwarfer999
      @reddwarfer999 28 дней назад

      @@沈嗣杰 And those who aren't kind & welcoming are the ones carrying out the human rights abuses I would imagine.

    • @asj685
      @asj685 День назад

      ​@@reddwarfer999 plenty of those abusive types also exist in nations preaching about human rights

  • @Chloenetic
    @Chloenetic Месяц назад +107

    The wholesome moments you spent with micheal is what makes being a human being so special

  • @Nighthawk2211
    @Nighthawk2211 Месяц назад +212

    Great video! And Michael, one of a kind. Those are the things you remember, not the hotels. Love it!

    • @benmorris
      @benmorris  Месяц назад +19

      This is very very true!! Doesn’t matter where you go or stay, it’s who you spend the time with 🥰

    • @Nighthawk2211
      @Nighthawk2211 Месяц назад +1

      @@benmorris Very true. Btw keep the beard. ;-)

    • @mysticalrandomness4282
      @mysticalrandomness4282 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      共产党辛劳为民族
      共产党他一心救中国
      他指给了人民解放的道路
      他领导中国走向光明
      他坚持了抗战八年多
      他改善了人民生活
      他建设了敌后根据地
      他实行了民主好处多
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国

    • @burritodog3634
      @burritodog3634 Месяц назад

      @@pipiqiqi4010 what did you do for business?

    • @pipiqiqi4010
      @pipiqiqi4010 Месяц назад

      @@burritodog3634 I worked for a global pharma at that time.

  • @shaunblenkinsop556
    @shaunblenkinsop556 Месяц назад +72

    Thank you for sharing this interaction with Michael , I actually felt emotional when he was speaking about his dreams , there’s some incredible humans on this earth and you showed this !

  • @CyrusJanssen
    @CyrusJanssen 17 дней назад +57

    Love your work Ben! So glad you were able to experience one of China's greatest cities. Chongqing is amazing and thank you for showcasing the real China through your eyes as a first time visitor! Well done

    • @GTFO_0
      @GTFO_0 15 дней назад

      Big fan bro

  • @DKR3W
    @DKR3W Месяц назад +43

    Michael has such an awesome vibe!
    Much love from New York City

  • @OmarMannan
    @OmarMannan Месяц назад +12

    This is what humanity is meant to be about. Love to you and Michael. Hope you enjoyed your trip and may it spur a beautiful friendship.

  • @dand5829
    @dand5829 Месяц назад +147

    Chongqing must have one heck of a good a social media department because it really has gone viral overnight in the west.

    • @WilliardHay
      @WilliardHay Месяц назад +25

      The same story applies to most Chinese as well. This city, known for being the wartime capital during WWII, suddenly gained widespread popularity overnight.

    • @zhangp6666
      @zhangp6666 Месяц назад +3

      Same with Japan cities in recent years, US cities in the recent decades

    • @calus_bath_water
      @calus_bath_water Месяц назад +14

      ​@@zhangp6666I don't think I've heard anybody say anything good about any US city in long time

    • @daeseongkim93
      @daeseongkim93 12 дней назад +2

      @@zhangp6666 meh us and japanese cities are overrated. i loved visiting chinese cities more

  • @lenniedavis1294
    @lenniedavis1294 Месяц назад +182

    Michael is such a beautiful soul! Amazing video thank you.

    • @mysticalrandomness4282
      @mysticalrandomness4282 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      共产党辛劳为民族
      共产党他一心救中国
      他指给了人民解放的道路
      他领导中国走向光明
      他坚持了抗战八年多
      他改善了人民生活
      他建设了敌后根据地
      他实行了民主好处多
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国

  • @Mr786Addzy
    @Mr786Addzy Месяц назад +94

    Another banger Ben. One of the best content creators on YT!

    • @mysticalrandomness4282
      @mysticalrandomness4282 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      共产党辛劳为民族
      共产党他一心救中国
      他指给了人民解放的道路
      他领导中国走向光明
      他坚持了抗战八年多
      他改善了人民生活
      他建设了敌后根据地
      他实行了民主好处多
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国

  • @YorrickLiu
    @YorrickLiu Месяц назад +27

    As someone from Chongqing and living now in France, in 2017 I took a train from Glasgow back to London and chatted with two British teenagers sitting next me. They told me that they just saw some crazy video of a Chinese city where subway goes inside a building on Tiktok and I told them that's where im from lol. And I do have several french friends who know the city as well so...What you show in the video is just so normal for someone like me growing up in Chongqing, and the city is like this since a long time ago and it's interesting to see that ONLY NOW people from the rest of China and even from other countries starting to know the existence of Chongqing.

    • @林飞-b2k
      @林飞-b2k 28 дней назад

      ???中国人不知道重庆?

    • @SzymonPmc
      @SzymonPmc 14 дней назад

      it was heavily promoted on tiktok (which is a chinese app after all)

    • @wenyuwu7431
      @wenyuwu7431 4 дня назад +1

      @@林飞-b2k 我也是重庆人,16年以前重庆在国内确实没有任何热度。是从轻轨穿楼这些网红打卡点还有说唱这些热点话题开始才火起来的

    • @林飞-b2k
      @林飞-b2k 2 дня назад

      @@wenyuwu7431 老外不知道我是能理解的。重庆有没有旅游热度是一方面,但中国人不知道重庆的说法有点夸张。近些年交通便利了,网红打卡热,重庆更火是真的,但也别夸张到以前国内不知道重庆呀

  • @ToxiicRulo
    @ToxiicRulo 13 дней назад +4

    I lived here for 3 years out of college. Every day was an adventure. From the food to the people, it was one of the greatest experiences in my life.

  • @williammoxon4654
    @williammoxon4654 Месяц назад +43

    Always a great day when Ben uploads! I have also been seeing a lot of Chongqing on my tiktok and would love to go. Also Michael "can I call you mate?" was brilliant

  • @artryanrock
    @artryanrock Месяц назад +36

    This is one of the best part of solo travelling, meeting a random person and be friends then do something together.

  • @lllillliiiiiiillliill7974
    @lllillliiiiiiillliill7974 Месяц назад +5

    If Michael ever gets to read this, I want him to know that I (and I think im speaking for the majority of the people) absolutely love him. Such a kind and genuine guy! It's a real blessing that you've got to meet him.

  • @arunvenkit5373
    @arunvenkit5373 Месяц назад +184

    Michael seems like a great guy!

    • @mysticalrandomness4282
      @mysticalrandomness4282 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      共产党辛劳为民族
      共产党他一心救中国
      他指给了人民解放的道路
      他领导中国走向光明
      他坚持了抗战八年多
      他改善了人民生活
      他建设了敌后根据地
      他实行了民主好处多
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国

    • @PierreAllaire
      @PierreAllaire 14 дней назад

      He is

  • @Pistolero891
    @Pistolero891 Месяц назад +71

    What a good lad Michael is! Best part of the video.

    • @mysticalrandomness4282
      @mysticalrandomness4282 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 He doesn't even care about those regions and people, look at username, just a racist

  • @hanshanson7156
    @hanshanson7156 Месяц назад +17

    I am so happy that you do videos (more like one video I guess) about China, can't get enough of em!
    Michael is an absolute treasure, would love to see you two do something again :D

  • @DutchFlavour
    @DutchFlavour Месяц назад +59

    Having roads at the 22nth floor is just mental, Seen a couple video's of this already but it looks like something out of a movie this location! Sick

    • @karljakober
      @karljakober Месяц назад +5

      pretty sure thats just the edge of the mountain so its 22 on one side and 1 on another

    • @KK-fw4zq
      @KK-fw4zq Месяц назад

      remember in China, theres many small tiny city, in the outskirts of major cities, that have a population bigger than NYC

    • @lingfengge6666
      @lingfengge6666 Месяц назад

      @@KK-fw4zq Lol, that's an exaggeration

    • @mmurd
      @mmurd Месяц назад +2

      @@lingfengge6666technically its true but its bc they count population differently in china where the entire metro area of a city is considered the 'city' so the numbers seem way larger

  • @begimai_
    @begimai_ Месяц назад +25

    Amazing! Laughed with you. It so cool you get to see these places. Hope you continue to explore China!

  • @sahil_teravkar
    @sahil_teravkar Месяц назад +38

    I love that ben has be active on RUclips

  • @rastled5859
    @rastled5859 Месяц назад +18

    Been wanting to go to China for so long and every video I see about it makes it even more intriguing! Great video

    • @wodeyoutube
      @wodeyoutube 14 дней назад +2

      Waiting only makes you struggled, but action can bring you to the destination.

    • @daydaythegee3034
      @daydaythegee3034 11 дней назад

      My friend you do not want to go to China. It is one of the most dangerous and racist countries to visit if you are a foreigner. Mostly everything you see about China is communist propaganda. In reality (this is the truth before y'all try to fact check) the cities are filled with tofu dragged(look it up if you are not in censored China) construction and if you look closely at the buildings they are rusted and dirty.

  • @theliamcooke
    @theliamcooke Месяц назад +124

    Aw Michael is so lovely, I would watch his vlogs

    • @samuraikid921
      @samuraikid921 Месяц назад +1

      Who is michael

    • @mysticalrandomness4282
      @mysticalrandomness4282 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      共产党辛劳为民族
      共产党他一心救中国
      他指给了人民解放的道路
      他领导中国走向光明
      他坚持了抗战八年多
      他改善了人民生活
      他建设了敌后根据地
      他实行了民主好处多
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国

    • @jademulrooney9209
      @jademulrooney9209 Месяц назад +6

      Same! Ben needs to share links if he does start RUclips!

    • @PierreAllaire
      @PierreAllaire 14 дней назад

      Did you watch the video @samuraikid921

    • @CrossTheGreatWall-Y
      @CrossTheGreatWall-Y 13 дней назад

      @@samuraikid921 The man who escaped from prison😆

  • @mischalecterTV
    @mischalecterTV Месяц назад +3

    Aw Michael! I understand the struggle to try and make content. I haven't bothered because im also nervous about showing my face. I can relate to him. He's so friendly and extroverted. I wish the best for him! What a friendly guy!

  • @djbigphill
    @djbigphill Месяц назад +4

    I stumbled upon your video … and even though the entire video was interesting…. It was the moments with Michael that made me subscribe….. such a genuine moment.

  • @Reporterfy
    @Reporterfy Месяц назад +48

    Welcome to my city

  • @antoniomad_
    @antoniomad_ Месяц назад +58

    Michael what a legend ❤️ hope he pursues his dreams , he deserves!

    • @mysticalrandomness4282
      @mysticalrandomness4282 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      共产党辛劳为民族
      共产党他一心救中国
      他指给了人民解放的道路
      他领导中国走向光明
      他坚持了抗战八年多
      他改善了人民生活
      他建设了敌后根据地
      他实行了民主好处多
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国

  • @VRCommy
    @VRCommy Месяц назад +14

    GO Michael!! Pursue your dreams, whatever they are! We love you and believe in you! 🥰🙏🏼

  • @dinolorenzo925
    @dinolorenzo925 Месяц назад +24

    the true essence of travel... meeting new people and getting to know their stories and way of living... all the whilst making friends (for life). Truly priceless ❤

  • @tenchichrono
    @tenchichrono 24 дня назад +2

    People are just people. Everybody just wants to live and nice and peaceful life with choices. Awesome video mate. Was fun seeing your genuine and fun experience at the end with your new mate Michael. Please visit more of China. Chongqing is just one place... China has *A LOT* of amazing places and sceneries!

  • @rodrigolarios
    @rodrigolarios Месяц назад +13

    Michael was my favorite part of this video! so kind and beautiful soul....

  • @杜玄浦
    @杜玄浦 День назад +1

    Chongqing is my hometown and the place where I'm living now, and I really thanks to your visit to here, Ben

  • @TheJournalofanExplorer
    @TheJournalofanExplorer Месяц назад +21

    What a banger of a video! Loving the new journalistic side to your videos - Mike is the GOAT 🐐

  • @thomasngai1973
    @thomasngai1973 10 дней назад

    watching your interaction with Ben just bought joyful tears to my eye, this is the world we all want to live in. Peaceful, harmony and stranger can turn into friends in no time, thank you very much for your work

  • @stevenanotherhe
    @stevenanotherhe 11 дней назад +6

    Hi Ben. I just watched your video and noticed you used a couple of shots from my videos. I don’t mind at all-it’s awesome to see my work featured! 😊 That said, a heads-up or a quick credit would have been nice.

  • @vincent779
    @vincent779 Месяц назад +5

    I went to china for the first time this year, and also to Chongqing. I will as so surprised by the kindness of people! It was such a cool trip and you can indeed travel like a king for an affordable price there

  • @abdulhaseeb195
    @abdulhaseeb195 Месяц назад +7

    Watching such videos makes me realise how I miss China so much! It’s a great place with amazing opportunities

  • @ydorri2460
    @ydorri2460 Месяц назад +7

    I'd love to go to China one day, so many beautiful, amazing places to see. Michael's English was so good too!

  • @bradleyhayward5182
    @bradleyhayward5182 Месяц назад +14

    Amazing video mate! I hope you guys exchanged numbers haha, Michael seems like a friend for life!

  • @aichaluvvv
    @aichaluvvv Месяц назад +28

    I honestly love these type of videos

    • @mysticalrandomness4282
      @mysticalrandomness4282 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      共产党辛劳为民族
      共产党他一心救中国
      他指给了人民解放的道路
      他领导中国走向光明
      他坚持了抗战八年多
      他改善了人民生活
      他建设了敌后根据地
      他实行了民主好处多
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国

  • @deletedchannellolhaha
    @deletedchannellolhaha Месяц назад +3

    We must protect Michael at all costs. This video was sooooo worth waiting till the end for because of him!!

  • @Pierina.24
    @Pierina.24 Месяц назад +45

    Nice video, thank you for sharing.
    Chongqing is the largest city in the world people never heard of because the west uses a different parameter when measuring the size of this city. If they use the same statistics used to measure the size of each city across America, 6 of the top 10 biggest cities in the world would be in China with Chongqing at the top.

    • @tonysofla
      @tonysofla Месяц назад +1

      Chongqing is a little different that it used to be part of the Sichuan Province, but now directly under Bejing, It's more of a County size, the reason there are 32Million if you count it that way.

    • @max_dsouth9
      @max_dsouth9 Месяц назад +4

      Another difference is that Chongqing is the only world's mega city that is not built on flat topography.

    • @benmorris
      @benmorris  Месяц назад +2

      Yeah it’s got a weird definition of a city - good for my title hahaha, still such a cool place regardless!!

    • @Pierina.24
      @Pierina.24 Месяц назад

      @@benmorris Yes thanks for the accurate title.

    • @bun9873
      @bun9873 Месяц назад +4

      ​@@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 dude. Have you ever get paid or just doing that for free?😂

  • @aye3678
    @aye3678 Месяц назад +16

    Yeah this is definitely going into my bucketlist of places I need to visit!

  • @MichelePonte
    @MichelePonte Месяц назад +35

    Welcome to Chongqing!
    In the past 365 days, it has become so trendy to come here :)
    The city still hasn't become really ready for foreigners yet, almost no English and other things, but soon it will be!

    • @tada7471
      @tada7471 Месяц назад +7

      U want English? Go to the expat/tourist areas in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou etc.... Anywhere else in China, you learn to speak Mandarin(or use a translator app), not the other way around!

    • @saisirvous7363
      @saisirvous7363 Месяц назад

      @@tada7471看清楚再发癫,人家是重庆宣传大使

    • @HKWong-kw9nm
      @HKWong-kw9nm Месяц назад +3

      ​@@tada7471you forget Macao 😂

    • @lingfengge6666
      @lingfengge6666 Месяц назад

      @@tada7471 Lol, that's because the education level in other cities is not as high as in tier 1 cities. Those cities need improving.

    • @tada7471
      @tada7471 Месяц назад

      education level? you totally did not get my drift. Yes improvement but not in ways that you think.

  • @AlvinChinUK
    @AlvinChinUK 20 дней назад +3

    Micheal is such an awesome dude! Also, Chong qing was indeed a very unique beautiful city. Blend of futuristic and modest historical buildings

  • @lijackson-x6r
    @lijackson-x6r Месяц назад +13

    Chengdu is adjacent to Chongqing, the hometown of pandas, and is a very relaxing and livable city, give it a go! highly recommended.

    • @mysticalrandomness4282
      @mysticalrandomness4282 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      共产党辛劳为民族
      共产党他一心救中国
      他指给了人民解放的道路
      他领导中国走向光明
      他坚持了抗战八年多
      他改善了人民生活
      他建设了敌后根据地
      他实行了民主好处多
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国

  • @Eveseptir
    @Eveseptir 27 дней назад +7

    Love how the some channels paint China as some kind of dystopia while poverty in the west is on the rise and our infrastructure is falling into disrepair. There is a conversation coming soon, I hope.

  • @emi6341
    @emi6341 8 дней назад

    I think this video would be a simple vlog, nothing more there, but the Michael encounter make it really human, is beautiful to see people being people, that´s what we need and what we should try to achieve.

  • @GoWithDannyMo
    @GoWithDannyMo Месяц назад +4

    One of the best cities in China and the entirety of Asia. I visited twice whilst living in China over covid. Ngl it doesn't feel as big as the population states it is. When I made a video there, I was pretty much the only foreigner in the city centre that day! An awesome place that I'm glad you enjoyed. If you want some more underrated cities in China, make sure to go to Changsha, Kashgar and Wuhan (yes, I'm not joking...)

  • @sheshd
    @sheshd 19 дней назад +1

    Been watching a few Chongqing videos as I'll be visiting soon and this is by far the best. Michael is like so many truly kind hearted Chinese. I've met so many on my travels in China.

  • @huangec
    @huangec Месяц назад +25

    What's even more amazing is that you have already collected hundreds of positive comments in a matter of hours, and not one from those anti-China idiots screaming "fake news" at you! Well done!

    • @declancooney1029
      @declancooney1029 18 дней назад

      lived there for a few years..........its a dump......has some good times....and made some good friends.....but be wary of chinese/commie propaganda

  • @kimjongun2540
    @kimjongun2540 Месяц назад +1

    What a great man Micheal is, very friendly, extremely beautiful smile and a great companion for dinner.

  • @Glasgowx1
    @Glasgowx1 Месяц назад +3

    Came for the city tour, stayed for the humanity interaction with Michael!

  • @tiantianhe9676
    @tiantianhe9676 9 дней назад

    Proud to call this place home. The humor, scenery, food, architecture, humanity, persistency and laidback culture is top notch. And the heat……..

  • @lisaanneee
    @lisaanneee Месяц назад +13

    michael seems so kind 🥹 amazing video

  • @MetDaan2912
    @MetDaan2912 Месяц назад +3

    This city looks amazing and to experience it with Michael must have been amazing!!

  • @nevadanevada6470
    @nevadanevada6470 Месяц назад +1

    Very nice video of this amazing city...I repeated the part where Michael showed up different time, what a pure and great personality this guy has. I hope he can read all the reactions! He deserves this. Hope his dreams come true. Greetings from Holland!

  • @max_dsouth9
    @max_dsouth9 Месяц назад +13

    Chongqing gives the world an example of vertical urbanism.

  • @maggiema2777
    @maggiema2777 Месяц назад +5

    China is magical, people are friendly and food is delicious 😋, enjoy !

  • @Amysmith-jt6hl
    @Amysmith-jt6hl Месяц назад +3

    I love Michael 😅 he’s such a gentle kind genuine soul

  • @FINNDESIGNSTUDIO
    @FINNDESIGNSTUDIO Месяц назад +1

    This was awesome ! And yes - Michael was so kind and generous as were you, two kindred spirits and it was so wholesome .🖤

  • @MrLebetaSir
    @MrLebetaSir Месяц назад +10

    14:32 aw mate, you’re in good hands actually!
    South Africans love cow’s stomach (which we call Mogodu)
    Shout out to my Saffas🇿🇦

  • @Moody_Blues_
    @Moody_Blues_ Месяц назад

    Everyone should be like Michael. What a pure soul. My small dream (as he put it so nicely) is to one day have a friend like him.

  • @zakwindle8859
    @zakwindle8859 Месяц назад +3

    Dude Michael is fckn awesome. Pursue your dreams dude!

  • @tjjones33
    @tjjones33 Месяц назад +1

    so sweet he met that local guy at the end, this is what traveling is all about

  • @kezzien56
    @kezzien56 Месяц назад +11

    Such an interesting video Ben thank you. I loved all of it and Michael what a gentle soul I hope people are kind to him in the future!

    • @mysticalrandomness4282
      @mysticalrandomness4282 Месяц назад

      @@chynavirus100madeinchyna8 没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      共产党辛劳为民族
      共产党他一心救中国
      他指给了人民解放的道路
      他领导中国走向光明
      他坚持了抗战八年多
      他改善了人民生活
      他建设了敌后根据地
      他实行了民主好处多
      没有共产党就没有新中国
      没有共产党就没有新中国

  • @BSM7702
    @BSM7702 13 дней назад +2

    This city will definitely be on my bucket list. 10/10 damn! China is beautiful.

  • @sueKay
    @sueKay Месяц назад +10

    I've heard of Chongqing but this is the best video I've seen of it. I've yet to try hotpot but I will be soon as I have a friend who loves it. You can buy beef stomach in the UK (it's tripe). When I was younger I still regularly saw it in the window of butcher shops, but I can't honestly remember the last time I saw it. I don't like the smell of it raw but I'm sure it must be better once cooked. I would definitely try it, after all as a Scot I've eaten Haggis!

    • @benmorris
      @benmorris  Месяц назад +2

      It was very chewy! Weird texture but I’ve definitely ate worse things

  • @LutonMX
    @LutonMX Месяц назад +1

    Michael is a legend, I love his humility and sense of humour 🫶

  • @seanjamescameron
    @seanjamescameron Месяц назад +17

    2:38 that’s our reaction when we watch your videos Ben.

    • @trevornimis2828
      @trevornimis2828 Месяц назад

      We didn’t need for you to share that…

    • @RSCB
      @RSCB Месяц назад

      I was thinking other stuff 😭😭😭🙏🙏

  • @christhechipsadventures
    @christhechipsadventures Месяц назад +1

    I can't stop smiling, Michael seems so sweet and kind!

  • @jntd4160
    @jntd4160 Месяц назад +10

    Phenomenal video! Thank you! 🤟Michigan

  • @UmuntuWelanga
    @UmuntuWelanga Месяц назад +1

    Michael making me cry was not expected when I started watching this video

  • @Nael8264
    @Nael8264 Месяц назад +33

    Do some more travelling in China, it's amazing there.

  • @walkacrosschina
    @walkacrosschina 18 дней назад +1

    Dude! That second hotpot shop is my favorite one in the city. It’s near my apartment sorta.. I’ve been living in CQ for 12 years! I’ve never seen anyone go there. Michael treated you well lol.

  • @Ddurmsxb
    @Ddurmsxb Месяц назад +22

    Noooooo, wish the video was longer… 15:10

  • @Dan-nv7ns
    @Dan-nv7ns Месяц назад +1

    Videos like this just feed my ambition and dream to travel and have adventures like this. You got yourself a new sub man

  • @Angibbabee
    @Angibbabee Месяц назад +4

    This is now a Michael fan club. Sorry Ben. I mean, mate. 😂😂❤

    • @benmorris
      @benmorris  Месяц назад +1

      I’m part of that club don’t worry!

  • @JayandYe
    @JayandYe Месяц назад

    This channel is satisfying, Ben seems genuine and I love the locations and transitions throughout the video.

  • @乞力马扎罗山的雪
    @乞力马扎罗山的雪 12 дней назад +3

    Bro..haidilao is like factory/franchise to reach a middle level,how can u eat it in chongqing which provide the best local hotpot.. inchongqing..u gotta ask natives to get local one

  • @thomasbamias9287
    @thomasbamias9287 Месяц назад +1

    I wish every person on this planet had have the half of Micheals kindness

  • @vziummmn
    @vziummmn Месяц назад +11

    You should definitely visit more of China, so many beautiful places which people dont know about and such a big country with tons of history

  • @juice1230
    @juice1230 Месяц назад +5

    Bruh Micheal is cool af he needs to make content fr

  • @strathdragon1
    @strathdragon1 Месяц назад +1

    Great Video man, Michael is awesome too!