Difference between the two cities: Shanghai is proud of its colonial time, while Beijing is proud of its imperial time. Common: Both are built on the boring flat topography.
Shanghai has been a sophisticated urban area since ancient times and is close to Nanjing, which had been the capital of China for hundreds of years before the Qing Dynasty. Beijing has been the capital of China since the Qing Dynasty, even though it was already an important city for hundreds of years before that.
@@tkcha888 Thanks for the friendly correction. Before that, it was the capital of the Jin Dynasty. Mongols defeat Jin Dynasty, set up Yuan Dynasty, and make Beijing their capital. Then Ming Dynasty defeats Yuan Dynasty and makes Beijing their capital.
I’ve never been to Shanghai, but I’ve heard good things. I’ve been to Beijing a few times, and it’s definitely more historical (in terms of the architecture), while I imagine Shanghai to be more modern/ international.
An Indian thought Shanghai is way too international for him. LOL. He is an Indian in China. Isn't that funny? He is studying international relationship. LOL.
It’s probably because he went to China to enjoy and experience Chinese culture for the few years he wants to study there, which he’ll get more in Beijing. To be honest I get what he means, as a tourist or someone who’s studying there/wants to enjoy Chinese culture, Beijing is better. But if you want to live in China as a foreigner and you want something that’s resembles your home country a bit more, you might be more comfortable in Shanghai
been to shg but live in Bj. I'd like to experience living in shg to see the difference but as for tourism no contest Bj better for the many things to see parks hutong canals sanlitun CBD besides the famous monuments gugong great wall etc shg homes don't have heaters so winters are tougher than bj 😅 if you hail a taxi in shg drivers will ask your destination and may refuse. in bj never, you can do a 1km ride. bj nightlife and clubs not as good as it could be. i hear shg is more fun if you hv the money and ppl are more materialistic there, myb just stereotype..
Having traveled to five continents and most large cities in the world, I can responsibly say that Chongqing is the most impressive city in China. In fact, Chongqing is the world's only mega city that is not built on a flat topography. The city's landscape, verticality, two large rivers widening among the mountains, the urban vibes, and the blend of old and new, tradition and modernity, and the past and future are unparalleled by any other city in the world.
Simply put, cities built on the flat topography can be replicated, to a large extent (think about the replicates of Paris, Rome in China). These include Shanghai, Beijing, Paris, London, Tokyo, New York, and etc. But, mountainous cities like Chongqing are not replicable. This is why foreigners are now flocking to Chongqing after China has opened its door in the west.
They’re debating the difference between two cities, why are you so opposed to critical thinking? They’re not being rude, just observant. It helps for people wanting to visit
Those punk rockers gave good insights.
To put in Spain's terms...Beijing is Madrid, Shanghai is Barcelona.
Then I will prefer to choose Beijing 😂
@@HappyMerchantHala Beijing 🗿
Great interview ❤
Difference between the two cities: Shanghai is proud of its colonial time, while Beijing is proud of its imperial time. Common: Both are built on the boring flat topography.
Shanghai has been a sophisticated urban area since ancient times and is close to Nanjing, which had been the capital of China for hundreds of years before the Qing Dynasty. Beijing has been the capital of China since the Qing Dynasty, even though it was already an important city for hundreds of years before that.
@@hananokuni2580wrong, bejing is the capital since yuan, then ming dynasty. For more than 6 hundreds years.
@@tkcha888 Thanks for the friendly correction. Before that, it was the capital of the Jin Dynasty. Mongols defeat Jin Dynasty, set up Yuan Dynasty, and make Beijing their capital. Then Ming Dynasty defeats Yuan Dynasty and makes Beijing their capital.
Shanghai proud of it's colonial times? what fucccck? do you know what you're talking about?
You don't speak for the Chinese in Shanghai. Who else in their right mind would be proud of being oppressed under colonial rule.
Please put subtitles through RUclips too. Because that way I can translate it into my language. I'm from Brazil and I'm not fluent in English.
Ok will do that, didn’t know that was a demand. Obrigado
@@aiden_qiuu quite nice to hear this, it means the channel's growing mate!
@@aiden_qiuuGood to see you including features for international viewers... Subscribed.
Learn English it’s 2024 already :)
@msergio0293 Learn not to be bigoted... It's nearly 2025...
Good video 👍🏻
Very interesting! Will be moving to Beijing soon, so this was good to know! Cheers
I really envy you…..have a great time!
@@semperveritas3 thank you!
Chengdu and Chongqing are better when it comes to nightlife
True
Not if you can’t speak Chinese well😂
Chengdu night life gets boring so fast though.
I’ve never been to Shanghai, but I’ve heard good things. I’ve been to Beijing a few times, and it’s definitely more historical (in terms of the architecture), while I imagine Shanghai to be more modern/ international.
Shanghai only has the western appeal. Thats all about it. It gets beaten by Chinese Ancient Cities like suzhou and Hangzhou.
As a Chinese Shanghai is definitely a more desired city due to modern infrastructure, food, and nightlife.
Great video, if we want to walk a lot but see more authentic neighbourhoods where should we stay iyo
I would aay SanliTun, and hutongs are nice
Great channel.
An Indian thought Shanghai is way too international for him. LOL. He is an Indian in China. Isn't that funny? He is studying international relationship. LOL.
You would think he knows better in his field but I laughed at his comments LOL
Yeah he is a funny guy you know. Indians are deffo really funny people whenevrr they open their mouths..
Indians are kinda du*b ngl
It’s probably because he went to China to enjoy and experience Chinese culture for the few years he wants to study there, which he’ll get more in Beijing. To be honest I get what he means, as a tourist or someone who’s studying there/wants to enjoy Chinese culture, Beijing is better. But if you want to live in China as a foreigner and you want something that’s resembles your home country a bit more, you might be more comfortable in Shanghai
Very good video and I totally agree. I love Beijing because it’s affordable, very grounded & more laid back compared to Shanghai. 💯
里头的是大波浪乐队那个乐手吗？开古着店那个
Pantesan style orang shanghai kyk ga asing, ternyata emg berkiblat ke tokyo fashionnya :)
Shanghai is large city, Beijing is a large town.
Loool literally the best comment
been to shg but live in Bj. I'd like to experience living in shg to see the difference but as for tourism no contest Bj better for the many things to see parks hutong canals sanlitun CBD besides the famous monuments gugong great wall etc
shg homes don't have heaters so winters are tougher than bj 😅
if you hail a taxi in shg drivers will ask your destination and may refuse. in bj never, you can do a 1km ride. bj nightlife and clubs not as good as it could be. i hear shg is more fun if you hv the money and ppl are more materialistic there, myb just stereotype..
Awwww you are so cute and sweet 😭❤️🥹🥹
If im visiting China I don't want to feel like I'm in a western city lol Beijing all the way!
Same!
I really love Shanghai it's more open, and love architecture mix with European and Modern building structures.
4:40 嘿这位不是大波浪乐队的合成器邢星么
00:00 Didn't realise Aziz Ansari is in Beijing!
按生活来说北京比上海好一些，但是北京落户难度比上海高十几倍
Those punk rockers just want the thrill of it 😂
I want to see them in north korea.
Underground bands in North Korea are real underground tho
根本就没有对比性，每个城市都是独一无二的，都有着自己的特色，上海代替不了北京，同样北京也代替不了上海。有什么可比的？自己喜欢哪里就去哪里不就是了。
Not Tom thinking he is the main character. So cringe!
You should ask the foreigners not the locals because the locals would say Chongqing is better
Having traveled to five continents and most large cities in the world, I can responsibly say that Chongqing is the most impressive city in China. In fact, Chongqing is the world's only mega city that is not built on a flat topography. The city's landscape, verticality, two large rivers widening among the mountains, the urban vibes, and the blend of old and new, tradition and modernity, and the past and future are unparalleled by any other city in the world.
Simply put, cities built on the flat topography can be replicated, to a large extent (think about the replicates of Paris, Rome in China). These include Shanghai, Beijing, Paris, London, Tokyo, New York, and etc. But, mountainous cities like Chongqing are not replicable. This is why foreigners are now flocking to Chongqing after China has opened its door in the west.
Did he ask better or just different?
7:32 I’ll have whatever she’s having. 😎
I expected a swarm of offended chads from Chengdu in the comments.
Shanghai is warmer... Lol
Way too international ? What's wrong with that? Funny coming from an Indian person 😅😅
why care about the different ? TRY TO DIVIDE PEOPLE ?
typically ccp mentality. cant chinese people even have an opinion of their own city?
Contrast is not dividing people. It's giving people an idea of what to expect.
They’re debating the difference between two cities, why are you so opposed to critical thinking? They’re not being rude, just observant. It helps for people wanting to visit
挺有意思,朋克和爵士就是小资,摇滚就是接地气,京爷给音乐都分369等了
摇滚是穷压力大的产物，爵士乐是小资 日子过得不错 放个小曲吃个饭
@@dalee2419 还要装逼啊,唱念做打和老佛爷刻你们DNA里了啊
Shanghai: trying to become white
Beijing: i got nothing but I'm the capital
White比Capital好多
@@LadyOlmedo-d8u white 有什么好的.
Both are overrated.
Nope. The most overated is paris and rome
@@jye7027 If China continues to expand its visa-free travel program, Beijing and Shanghai can become just as visited as Tokyo and Kyoto.
@@hananokuni2580uhh Tokyo and Kyoto have always been many Asian countries most preferred destinations for years already
@@hananokuni2580Thailand is also another Asian tourism spot
Vietnam too and also Korea as well
@@hananokuni2580I think it really depends but most of my Singaporeans friends like to visit Japan specifically Osaka or sappo or even Chiba prefecture