12 Hours on China's Overnight Train to RUSSIA 🇨🇳🇷🇺

[@Jaredbuncher]

Legend. She’s a real soldier for doing this hardcore stuff with you.

[@周洁-h4t]

You are the only one among all the foreign bloggers I have seen who can speak Chinese so fluently in a short period of time! ! admirable！！你是我见过所有外国博主中，唯一能在短时间把中文说的如此流利的人！！让人钦佩

[@周洁-h4t]

哈哈哈太喜欢看你的视频，你一说话幽默感十足哈哈哈，社交沟通能力太强了哈哈，你的性格很讨喜！

[@mars-oo]

能来中国的外国人都聪明 勤奋 冒险。

[@Sashimi23]

你很真诚善良，我们很乐于助人，祝你旅途愉快，一切顺利🎉🎉

[@No_Rice_No_Power]

If this was a 12hr video I still would have happily watched it 👌🏻

[@internationaldaily9820]

01:03 Hello, it is not true that the everyday Chinese are travelling on these old school trains which you somehow sadly described them as "low class". The majority travel on High Speed Rail, not old school trains. Obviously, you know that, but you shouldn't say everyday Chinese travel on these trains as people travel for all kinds of reasons. For example, on certain routes, just like going to various city via air flight, some of the major airlines don't fly there as they may not be big cities or the most popular destinations so people may travel on budget airlines. Similarly, for trains, HSR may not stop or even travel to these cities which may be small towns as HSR cannot have too many stops. Get it? As for you, you claimed that you are traveling for the "challenge" or "adventure", and not because you cannot afford it. Many of the people traveling on the old school trains can indeed afford the HSR although the great government of China also use these old school trains to help the poorer people of the population, even allowing some to carry produce so that they can sell in the more prosperous cities or towns. Yeah... great. So, it is not low class vs high class. If you want to travel high class, travel on Business Class on HSR in China, not First Class. So, while you are nice people, use your words properly as you may inadvertently offend some people. Of course, there is nothing wrong even if it is the so-called low class. You guys don't look like snobs. However, traveling on low class and showing the videos may give the wrong impressions of China as most people don't travel on these old school trains simply because the HSR is so affordable, isn't it. Like so many foreign vloggers, always going to the low end food street outlets as they are mostly budget travelers (not low class), it also gives the impression that there is only street food in China which is not true. In the first place, a lot of so-called street food in China is not street food since they are sold in small outlets in buildings or are just from small restaurants. Unlike in South East Asia, there are more street food simply because of the weather. You should endeavor to show more of the high end upmarket stuff if you can afford it because many of the audience want to visit China and enjoy the luxury and upmarket shopping and fine dining there. That way, we can learn more from you and you can cater to a wider audience. Thanks again for your wonderful videos. 😘😍🥰

[@EllisWR]

This is the content we need here on KZbin.

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

What a lovely lad you are

[@chinaheartforever4707]

博主真的很棒，妥妥的社牛性格，好开朗，真的适合做主持人，像那个同样是英国人喜欢吃汉堡的满中国跑的网红博主，希望国内哪个电台或者企业能聘请这样的人去做地方的旅游宣传或者企业宣传！

[@HarveyChenBlog]

Jack got a strong capability of fitting himeself in various environments and situations! I love his easygoing, initiative, and candid characters. These are what a travel vloger should possess!

[@asmerom3025]

You are a genius traveller and, as the boy said, your nose is quite good. Hope you both enjoy your stay as much as I enjoyed your video.Absorbing viewing.

[@Size.G]

太牛逼了，都吃上槟榔了，加油，我最爱看你的视频。

[@horaceleung8646]

The "strange thing" you eat is called betel nut. People in Hunan and Taiwan like to eat it. It is similar to chewing gum in terms of function and eating method. You need to spit it out after chewing it. It is extremely difficult to find something that can really make you "high" in China, because China is the country with the strongest drug control in the world.

[@jz4057]

But to people who are having it for the first time, it definitely gives you a high, sorta like smoking cigarettes for the first time.

[@shaojiesong2848]

槟榔导致口腔癌😂

[@skysthelimit780]

Hii the algorithm just pushed this video to me yesterday and i almost immediately fell in love with your guys' channel! As a 2nd gen chinese-australian, I've always longed to see more of China and your videos help me learn that much more. Also, thank you for being so open minded and humble and kind when interacting with locals - in this video and in previous ones (and future ones I'm sure). It's weird to thank someone for basic etiquette and friendliness, i know, but especially in this day and age and with the thick stigma of anything "china" related, such small actions are truly huge acts of generosity. You both have lovely personalities and a charming chemistry and makes me feel like i'm right there along side you guys as you travel. Wishing you more safe and happy travels!

[@rachelforrester2333]

You two are the best! Can't wait for the next video ❤

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Really kind Rachel thank you so much!

[@ChefAyin]

Jack you are a 100% super e-ren（e人）😂, your social ability is so niubi!

[@Alex-z2k]

You two are so lovely ❤

[@jamielew]

Loved coming along on this adventure. These blokes on the train were spot on. No wonder you had to result in 3 hours of kip on a seat after the high and chinese liquor. Enjoy it. Be safe, you 2 😊

[@internationaldaily9820]

01:03 Hello, it is not true that the everyday Chinese are travelling on these old school trains which you somehow sadly described them as "low class". The majority travel on High Speed Rail, not old school trains. Obviously, you know that, but you shouldn't say everyday Chinese travel on these trains as people travel for all kinds of reasons. For example, on certain routes, just like going to various city via air flight, some of the major airlines don't fly there as they may not be big cities or the most popular destinations so people may travel on budget airlines. Similarly, for trains, HSR may not stop or even travel to these cities which may be small towns as HSR cannot have too many stops. Get it? As for you, you claimed that you are traveling for the "challenge" or "adventure", and not because you cannot afford it. Many of the people traveling on the old school trains can indeed afford the HSR although the great government of China also use these old school trains to help the poorer people of the population, even allowing some to carry produce so that they can sell in the more prosperous cities or towns. Yeah... great. So, it is not low class vs high class. If you want to travel high class, travel on Business Class on HSR in China, not First Class. So, while you are nice people, use your words properly as you may inadvertently offend some people. Of course, there is nothing wrong even if it is the so-called low class. You guys don't look like snobs. However, traveling on low class and showing the videos may give the wrong impressions of China as most people don't travel on these old school trains simply because the HSR is so affordable, isn't it. Like so many foreign vloggers, always going to the low end food street outlets as they are mostly budget travelers (not low class), it also gives the impression that there is only street food in China which is not true. In the first place, a lot of so-called street food in China is not street food since they are sold in small outlets in buildings or are just from small restaurants. Unlike in South East Asia, there are more street food simply because of the weather. You should endeavor to show more of the high end upmarket stuff if you can afford it because many of the audience want to visit China and enjoy the luxury and upmarket shopping and fine dining there. That way, we can learn more from you and you can cater to a wider audience. Thanks again for your wonderful videos. 😘😍🥰

[@Joey66886]

I’m so early this time 😁❤️🥳Standing tickets are tough. Bravo!👏🫡👍

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Yes mate! Thank you

[@kenlai3794]

这对夫妻，没有困难，也要创造困难硬上！哈哈哈！不过以前这是中国老百姓出行的常态，怀旧之旅❤

[@richealhu]

中国各地现在的设施真的是second to none！虽然是怀旧之旅，但是现在的绿皮车厢条件比1980年代超越太多！👍

[@markosmataasii2000]

In faireness to China's lowest train, it's still considerable decent. Old train but not that bouncy, it's still clean with AC although very crowded. Lol.

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Completely agree

[@林-j7z]

❤I really wish this video had Chinese subtitles.❤ 🇲🇾

[@TheJourneyofJosh]

That was a wild ride.. probably your most mental video yet! I burst out laughing at 35:20 😂 That must have been so surreal after that train journey

[@Nicola_78399]

You two are so brave! Keep up the videos. I love you both. Stay safe 💗. I love your guys humor and respect!

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Appreciate the love as always Nicola!

[@Nicola_78399]

@@JackAynsleyTravelYou’re very welcome!

[@KenAbroad]

the guy just casually shaving his beard in the taxi next to you 😂looks like an epic journey overall!

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Hahaha i remember when I heard him click the shaver on I thought "surely not" Hahaha

[@calvinyuen01]

你們的視頻做得好看！keep it up! 👍👍❤️

[@myintmaunmaun]

The food you eat is areca catechu. Not everyone can get used to it, very addictive!

[@fatpajama]

Mate, mental and hectic that you can speak decent chinese, good on ya mate, love ya vids, keep em up

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Much appreciated mate, all the best

[@jamieh1212]

哈哈哈哈哈，我看到最后那大哥在车上刮胡子，我人都笑傻了。哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈。你的经历真的很丰富。我在中国生活了30年都没碰到过这么离谱的事情哈哈哈哈哈

[@CarolMoody-sl2ci]

Love you both.

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Big love to you!

[@lalalapudge]

I am SO impressed by your progress in learning Chinese! I know people who have studied for years who can't get the accent or tones down. You're awesome!

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Thats lovely thank you so much, got a long long way to go with it but just love chatting with everyone here hahs

[@bbp36447]

Jack you are so funny to watch😂

[@georwoogle]

✌✌✌ wish you both all the best, Jack and Paige.

[@rlai2201]

Don’t do that to yourselves… Jack, Paige… no need to demonstrate to fulfill those nonsense ppl who criticize some which they probably could not even do themselves. Stay safe, healthy, and keep up the spirits. I continue to follow your content and wishing you your videos/vlogs continue to flourish. Jack.. you have a great lovely wife who continues to embark such a remarkable and memorable journey with you. God bless you both, God bless China and the Chinese ppl. Please be kind to these 2 British couple!

[@sealtrader]

They'll be taking care of by the friendliest people from China, no need to worry about them. 懂就懂，不懂也沒事，哈哈哈。來自中國台灣。

[@catsandcats852]

He speaks Chinese, one of the hardest languages in the world. Impressive mate

[@shaojiesong2848]

中文不难逻辑性狠强，只要学会3千汉字。你就看懂所有文章。没有专业词汇。不像英语，你要学专业词汇😂

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Very kind thank you so much

[@LW78321]

I love how easily you make friends with strangers 😊❤

[@ArfanKhalid-c5f]

Best video Hotel 🎉🎉thanks jack Aynsley very beautiful video 😎

[@Way827]

I remember drinking rice wine with friendly Chinese on the journey from Guilin to Shanghai in 2000. This is in Dong Bei though. Pure class mate!!! :)

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Sounds like a right good journey that! Thanks mate

[@LuckyM-l2u]

Standing tickets are also called non-fixed seat tickets. You can sit down as long as there is a vacant seat. Don't make it so hard on yourself next time.😂😂😂Actually, I think few people buy standing tickets for trains that take more than two hours.😅

[@可乐啊-u8o]

你太小看他们俩了😂

[@abrown4075]

Mate you are in the wrong line of work, there is a few places that employ people like you, all with letters. Holding a conversation quick paced understanding and being fluent in Chinese is no easy feat, i don't even think you understand what an amazing accomplishment it is. I really want to try the betel nut, oddly enough had a feeling it was some sort of drug when he first referred to it as Ice as there is also a Shisha tobacco called Ice. Finally i don't think anyone would have minded if you sat down, you should have had Paige sitting though.

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Really appreciate the kind words, I really try my best. Also Paige is more strong willed/stubborn than I, she lasted much longer before giving in to the chair haha

[@maxichao6738]

The blue suit man called Cheng Wu Yuan(乘务员), not boss( not Lao Ban 老板)，that wooden piece with strange smell is called Bin Lang(槟榔) some people chew that as gum to clean the mouth but really not everybody's taste, also you can sit everywhere as well as the seat is empty, really love your ventures in China.Keep going with your intriguing journey and showing more real China to this world, thanks.

[@w.z.6062]

Love how you can talk to everyone. What an interesting person!

[@LubaWang]

YOU GUYS ARE NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wow, unbelievable mental and physical toughness to travel like that. I could barely survive the Sheraton hotel in Birmingham ealier this year when the heater was broken, so so so proud of your guys. Jack, you are a very gifted linguist as well.

[@ibytravels]

hahaha the beetle nut bringing your geordie out "this is setting is off yinna" 😂one of your best vids yet mate, crazy how you learnt so much Chinese so quickly.

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Hahaha my brain just went into primitive mode 🤣

[@Nooticus]

No idea how you learnt Chinese so well but it’s so cool to see a Geordie doing this crazy stuff!! Gives me Simon Wilson vibes, hes great

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Thank you for the kind words mate!

[@JeffTrejo-de6nw]

You can speak Chinese, and you are a global traveler, amazing

[@可乐啊-u8o]

He learned Chinese in two months, so Chinese is not difficult to learn. Ha ha. .

[@sarahmartin8111]

Fabulous 🎉truly great to watch - you both are inspiring and you deserve a lot of success ❤❤❤❤❤thank you for the adventures xxxxxx

[@kinchunglau]

This video did make me laugh. It's amazing watching your spoken Chinese improve so much. I need to work on mine a bit harder.

[@frankmcconnellogue3351]

Just happened across your vlog ,watching from Ireland. Hats off to the both of you .great stuff altogether.

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Thanks so much Frank, really appreciate that mate. Wish You all the best!

[@michaelwright1530]

First time watching, you two have to be the most approachable ppl on earth, I subbed straight away even before watching :-)

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Really appreciate that Michael thank you so much mate

[@shuangleng5479]

wow! harbin my hometown! Are you guys coming back for ice snow festival this year?🎉

[@jz4057]

It’s finally the proper place for you to say Laotie 😂 I thought it was funny when you call southern Chinese Laotie. It’s only an endearing term in north east China. People in the south were a bit confused when you call them that😂😂😂

[@jimmy_kerman]

每次看你的视频都好想跳进去给你翻译🤣 (Every time I watch your videos, I really want to jump in and translate for you.)

[@dracu082]

Jack. You a trooper. Those guys are true northern chinese. They love you when you are a drinking mate.

[@perpetualgrin5804]

Did this trip in 2018 in the winter, the Chinese were friendly. Greetings from Australia.

[@brianlee844]

totally agree with jack! Trying something special, your vlog so unique...Love it!

[@pbworld7858]

Oh god, I don't think I could 12 hours like that! I'd even take a bed over a seat.

[@周洁-h4t]

哈哈哈太喜欢看你的视频，你一说话幽默感十足哈哈哈，社交沟通能力太强了哈哈，你的性格很讨喜！

[@songchoo2877]

You both are very brave and I really admire your courage, especially when you took the green train without seat😂.

[@deathbyteabag6381]

You meet such awesome people on your travels haha I love it.

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

Being Irish in the U.K. 23 years myself, I get the impression that Chinese trains are way better than here in the U.K. - I travel home to Ireland from Manchester Piccadilly on SailRail via Chester and Holyhead for the ferry to Dublin and the trains are terrible, the Irish trains out of Dublin are way better than the U.K.

[@张设计]

One girl is actually complaining you😂,“that guy just non-stop talking since getting on the train”

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Classic I used a culture reverse uno card on the chinese haha

[@KellyMatthews-sy8xq]

Had to wait till after work to watch your vlog. Fantastic. Thank you for traveling like the every day person. Jack how many languages do you speak. Hello Paige, keep on posting. Stay safe. From USA

[@AkhbarKhan-cq6gp]

Jack was buzzing

[@joyceching6487]

吃苦啊，老板 😊

[@TigerTiger-x-2]

Cool tour Jack

[@LoubyLou10]

Wow your level of speaking Chinese is so impressive! Fair play lad! 👏🏽

[@petechandanatural]

Omg, he said to just discard the betel nut on the floor! When i was a kid in the 60s in Chicago, our Chinese guest spat a piece of food on the floor. To our shock, but after watching your video, it's common practice i assume with certain classes. I assume dirt floors on the farm or the common peasant home is ok to just discard anything on the dirt floor. 😮❤😊

[@Snowtv1050]

Wonderful journey

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

One to remember for a long time!

[@sahotamarie71]

Love it and will watch vlog on all my appliances, twice +😊😊😊

[@Nooticus]

Now try doing the train to Mohe City!!!

[@perpetualgrin5804]

I did it in the winter 2018, fascinating place. Love the cold. Greetings from Australia😅.

[@ying5964]

Jack，在中国虽然你买了无座位的票，但是当有空位置的时候你是可以坐下的。

[@Vendeta552]

Hey Jack it's ok you can make the video about any place and any people but your last video many people were complaining because you were complaining about having a painful and bad journey when you are the one who book the ticket for 30+ hours journey without a seat

[@sealtrader]

Jack, You're so funny with that Binglang, I'm from Taiwan and we have the best Binlang out of all CHINA, I wouldn't even chew the Binlang from mainland because it's just too hard like chewing a bone. Good to see you enjoy my motherland and I'm watching your video from sucky and stingy MAGA country from USSA !!! LOL, I miss my motherland- CHINA. 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@yujixiaolin4085]

我抽烟，不吃槟榔，我一个潮汕朋友每次来厦门都带了很多槟榔，有一次我吃了一个，我草，那股味道比喝最苦的中药还shite。这辈子都不想尝试第二颗。但是喜欢吃的很喜欢

[@上九天-y5n]

啊？台湾的槟榔和大陆的有这么大区别吗？有机会我要尝尝

[@haohaokan]

@@上九天-y5n台湾有槟榔妹

[@NINGYAN-vo6kq]

大陆的槟榔都是海南产的，绝大多数销往湖南省，和台湾没什么区别。当然也有可能根据湖南人的口味做了调整​@@上九天-y5n

[@deanwang4846]

Dude, I just came back from Shanghai to my hometown Hulunbuir. I'll buy you a drink if you pass through here，wish you a safe and pleasant trip

[@DreamLili1]

This "strange thing" is called betel nut. It is very addictive, but it is no longer available in my city. The government does not allow it to be sold.😂

[@ZacA-c8c]

Jack should not be taking stuff from strangers. You should be very careful otherwise you might end up ill. Love the video as always. 👍🏽

[@jenniferbatnes7391]

This is some kind of plant that people in Taiwan or southeast Asian chew all day long, they tried to tell you not swallow, just chew like gum.

[@Do_bili]

但凡我有jack一半的社交属性，也不致于周末9点多在家刷视频了😅

[@songlintai1638]

我喜欢你的小胡子，千万不能刮掉。非常帅气！

[@Elcapitano00001]

You are nuts to try betel nuts. Can't blame you too, you didn't know what it is at the beginning. LOL

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

I thought it was bloody chocolate 🤣

[@leesavining1335]

The guy shaving next to you was great lol made me laugh

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

After everything that happened on this journey, I can't believe I was even surprised by it haha

[@MacrosFTW]

You got yourself into quite the adventure

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

I knew it would be somewhat interesting heading to the russia border, but never expected the train to be this mental. What a great time, will remember it forever!

[@jimwhite1756]

Seriously this should be made into a movie. Hangover 4 or something.

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

Top top films. Appreciate the love Jim!

[@lizz7805]

you guys are so adventurous, nobody buys 12-hour standing tickets anymore

[@LW78321]

13:30 - you calling Paige "老婆" so cute! Haha

[@ziladerrick514]

Thanks for sharing,and stay safe..👍🏾🙏🏾♥️

[@KenChin]

what a feat, you 2 are legends... and couldn't say the less, you got me right at that betel nut part 🤣🤣

[@novee01]

Jack, you should put on more clothes in case you catch a cold

[@prod.arkane]

Bro is from Newcastle, he’ll be fine I promise 😂

[@josechong8207]

You are pretty cool and easy going and a good sport.

[@graycloudsbegone]

You're both legends & can't believe you straight-out popped a betel-nut (bingnang) in just like that. It's a stimulant, bro lol

[@AshishSawant-mt5bv]

Totally agree, Traveling and using facilities that common man uses shows us reality of that particular Nation , Region etc.

[@petrsovicka]

Well, that was crazy! The green trains were just trains or normal trains 15-20 yrs ago. There were high-speed trains or the white trains instead. Nowdays, these are the normal and the so-called grean are special or not so common...

[@liangliu827]

you are dare to eat Binlang, what a brave dude

[@JackAynsleyTravel]

I didn't know what I was getting into haha

[@liangliu827]

@@JackAynsleyTravel Huh, it's a kind of "Chinese weed" for just adults and it's VERY strong for someone who is trying it for the first time, like a punch to your throat 🤣no good for health

[@陈建国-l4o]

Hello, Jiuxian couple. I'm glad that you can travel to China. At present, TikTok is the most powerful short video in China. TikTok's traffic is much larger than that of KZbin. TikTok has more than one billion users in China. This is a huge market. My opinion is that you should make every effort to develop Chinese TikTok. Our Chinese people like your works very much and welcome you very much.

[@johnsonwang8728]

Why so hurry ! You can have a great time in Haerbin this time of the year !😄

[@LuckyM-l2u]

it's called "binlang", betel nut is chewed, not eaten. It is a traditional Chinese medicine， a substance that makes people excited, but it is not harmful if you don't use it for a long time. so don't worry. Most Chinese people regard it as something similar to cigarettes, and only a few people like it.

[@刘大力-k7j]

Your videos are so true about china 😂😂😂I like you two so much and please keep updating

[@myintmaunmaun]

The standing ticket is the same price as the hard seat, and you can only buy the standing ticket on short-distance routes when there's too many people.

[@kzdhcster]

Actually you may sit on the empty seats untill the people who "own" the seat come.

[@LW78321]

I swear your Mandarin levels up each video!!

[@jzintravel]

the first time i took binlang, my heart beats to 180

[@Alex-c7l]

最后几分钟说话的声音听出来估计是感冒了，11月份在黑河穿短袖，用命在扛冻啊～（我在广东，我也穿短袖，哈哈哈）最后几分钟说话的声音听出来估计是感冒了，11月份在黑河穿短袖，用命在扛冻啊～（我在广东，我也穿短袖，哈哈哈）The sound of speaking in the last few minutes is probably a cold. In November, I wore short sleeves in Heihe and risked my life to endure the cold. (I am in Guangdong and also wear short sleeves, haha)