DENIED entry to a Chinese BEACH without my PASSPORT!?!

Real name registrations? Passport or ID card, Pre bookings and X-ray machines to go to the beach?
I wanted to show you all how to take the bus in Shenzhen, and decided to go to China's most popular beach only to be told that I need my passport and a reservation to access the beach!
Shenzhen Tong (Chinese: 深圳通) is a contactless smartcard system used for electronic payments in public transportation and some other areas in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China. It was developed by Shenzhen Modern Computer, the provider of automatic fare collection systems to Shenzhen Metro, with cooperation from Octopus Cards Limited, the operator of Hong Kong's Octopus cards system. It was first adopted by minibuses in Shenzhen, until the new system was introduced by Shenzhen Metro. The English name was originally TransCard.
Starting from January 18, 2006, Shenzhen Tong was gradually accepted by public buses to replace the old IC card system by Shenzhen Bus. All routes operated by Shenzhen Bus Group, Shenzhen Eastern Bus, Shenzhen Western Bus and most other private buses operators accept Shenzhen Tong cards.
Infineon Technologies announced it has won a contract to be the sole supplier of contactless microprocessor chips for Shenzhen Tong cards. Issuance unit volume of these cards is expected to exceed three million by the end of 2008.
Shenzhen Tong card can be purchased for RMB20 (Sale Version Card) deposit. A combined Shenzhen Tong and Hong Kong Octopus card is available, called the Hu Tong Xing, with RMB & HKD in different purses.
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[@Vito_993]

In the US a man on the beach wearing a suit with a camera will be suspicious lol

[@rich1051414]

People will be looking around for the UFO thinking the MIB are on the scene.

[@picketf]

More so if they had to go through a scan and then immediately after security just turned around and left the place.

[@videoboy11111]

G man

[@efx-mj8me]

No, people will just automatically assume you are a pervert or someone will just get all worked up about you flying a quadcopter.

[@roccpro5021]

..and a rayban sunglass :)

[@V0r4xiz]

Winston is literally the only person who would go to the beach in dress pants, shoes and a tie :D

[@nvmffs]

@@spooderdoggy It did. I saw people use them. By the way, he's not alone. He couldn't have gotten the aerial shot while traveling in the crowded bus.

[@Pfsif]

Very British.

[@gingobellz4800]

@@Pfsif South African actually

[@maten146]

@@gingobellz4800 British south African

[@saga960]

Barney Stinson IRL. Suit up!

[@PresidentBust]

I love the confidence this man has created in his practice of videoing himself in crowds/places. It shows alot of character and really brings a personal feel to these journeys!

[@trianglehat6994]

I love how you went through security checks to touch the beach, then there's a girl wearing a "1984" t-shirt. Orwellian! haha

[@skylinec83]

Over a hour on a bus with 20+ stops while holding your gear, drone, umbrella, and wearing a suit in July to the beach. And still have to walk around just to get in. That sounds brutal. Thanks for the virtual tour, I sincerely hope you filmed a different episode back with a different transportation method back home. I'd pay to see you filming yourself going back home on the back of a someone else's scooter while clutching some random dude's waist. Cheers.

[@krollpeter]

The squeezing-in happens every time you want to enter a bus is reckless, and it often borders on brutal practices. They can use hard bags as a pushing weapon to get in first. The same will happen when you want to disembark. Sometimes the mess results that in the following you are not even able to get off the bus at your stop. What you see here in the video is nothing. Go ahead and try the peak hours, and then report back, guys. If the route has lesser passengers the driver may skip bus stops, and since he does not answer any questions and you don't understand the announcements, you won't be able to decide what's best to do now. You probably will get stranded somewhere unknown. Not the biggest problem inside the city, but on the city fringes there might be no taxi and nothing else to help you, except your phone navigation and walking back. - Make sure you have a working phone navigation. - If you have to be somewhere punctual calculate with a generous time margin, especially if it rains. - Be prepared for a lot of body odor. - Be prepared for sneezing, coughing and snodding right next to your face. - Bring ear plugs. - Always check the seat before you sit down. Always. The busses themselves are of a simpler standard. Even when new it feels like suspension is non-existent. Well ok we pay very little, so we won't get VIP coaches. After an hour I am completely relieved to get out. The number of people travelling around in busses carrying huge suitcases is astonishing. They park them in the aisles or on the seats, of course not in a corner but near, because they are scared. That is quite a nuisance when you have to get out. And I believe actually it's a safety hazard.

[@rocren6246]

This is so true.

[@tperk]

I was actually dumb enough to get worried when I saw a guy get on a Beijing bus carrying a propane tank. Ha ha what was I thinking?

[@serpentza]

If you liked the awesome 80's music in this vid, don't forget to check out my friend Virtual Vice, here's a link to his page: new-world.bandcamp.com/album/off-duty Thank you for Supporting Sasha and myself: www.patreon.com/serpentza

[@frossato]

i must say that I dont like your soundtracks but they add a bit memories from my young years. But your videos are great. It changed my perception about China.

[@nerfkhat]

serpentza so funny I was just telling my fiance that I enjoy your 80s music and we were talking about new wave music and your probably from our generation. then I saw this comment right after.

[@frossato]

Uncle Rico personal taste mate. long life to rock and roll!

[@olafmuller4506]

serpentza now that's what I call acceptable music! 😘

[@mrtrappist7947]

Our police force and safe gourds were worrying about that you are a refugee try to commit a suicide in the sea or plan to conduct some illegal activities.... Thst is why they asked you for a passport.

[@biskcuit]

Dude, If I see someone wearing suits, neckties, formal shoes and a rayban sunglass while entering in a beach, I will ask for the 20 years of medical history first instead of Passport. Lmao. you at least could have wore a hawaiian shirt for this video man XD. Anyway, I love you videos. I really like how you explain everything as much as possible in your way. Keep it up.

[@KrotowX]

Interesting why secyrity passed Vinston thru so easy. In beach he looked more like as mormon preacher, not a guy who want to relax in beach.

[@njam101]

He wanted to pick up some ladies.

[@tikemyson8839]

@@njam101 he's married, and usually wears it because he enjoys it!

[@KusumaWijaya]

married man go to beach,

[@skeleton5459]

but chinese tourists would go to beaches in the west and always be fully clothed wearing long pants and long sleeved shirts and not dressed for the beach.

[@michaelfischer3161]

Seriously, 3 hours of travel to not even get into the water... Wearing a suit and tie to the beach. What is wrong with you....

[@justicewarrior9187]

Comunism has gotten into his head

[@user-ix3kj2vn6i]

Coz he is south African James Bond

[@RockDavid]

You guys never been to China or India? Trust me his visit was valid and "Good" lol The same was the same in India for us you had to call in advance and book a spot to goto the beach..Time you get there its a mad house of people, bikes not he beach, water is almost oily and its noisy as hell... I think 3 hours and a video was a good take away for him ha ha

[@hulksuperman3326]

Lol

[@hulksuperman3326]

Stop hating

[@SuperGrimmy]

Nice "swoosh" sound effect when you take off your sunglasses. I'm pretty sure you added this to annoy people... and I support you 100% on this decision!

[@Icebearded]

2:25 some random dude taking the escalator backwards.

[@richardbryant3169]

Haha I didn't know what you was talking about at first, but I spotted him and yeah that was pretty random lol

[@istvanszabo3229]

Holy Moly! That made me laugh! You have great observation skills! :)

[@24366937]

He's maybe walking backwards for Christmas.

[@Ruresur]

Ahh fucking hell that got a good laugh out of me mate, did not see that guy!

[@323koopatroopa7]

Lol

[@fizzys26]

I absolutely love your Chinese/English “subtitles”!

[@1Fresh_Water]

holy shit I live in San Diego and the idea of turnstiles and registering and paying to go on the beach just blows my mind :o

[@efx-mj8me]

Fresh_Water Too bad the water itself is what keeps us out here. Darn water is freezing so there's no need for the turnstiles anyway. But yeah that's just nuts.

[@JS-qg1ie]

It’s free, you don’t have to pay.

[@TheCentaury]

There is nothing to pay but registering and security control is a good idea. So you know that the beach will be safe and not overcrowded

[@therock8224]

Yeah but in Los Angeles at least people are banned from accessing beaches after dark, wtf? Even if you just want to go for a walk on the sand? In Australia you can go to the beach anytime of day or night. Ditto for any beach in SE Asia.

[@southjerseysound7340]

Most beaches in NJ you have to pay in season.

[@coolnanel]

People might not realize it is not that easy to go around filming yourself alone (and talking to the camera) in front of all those strangers, as if you were by yourself. Good job Winston

[@serpentza]

+coolnanel thanks mate, it's super uncomfortable

[@irenedavo3768]

6 years ago!

[@MrHardCash]

_"If you don't know what Chun-Li is, it's not the Street Fighter 2 character!"_ - LMFAO!!!

[@AdamsBrew78]

Sounded a bit like the Pawn Stars character to me ;)

[@TheGrizzlybear456]

people getting on public transport before everyone has got off is a real pet peave of mine ,it happens in the UK and most other countries but i imagine it isn't even looked down on in china . its so inconsiderate and also illogical because in their haste and impatiences they actually delay everything because people cant get off to make room for others who want get on . its like when a cat or dog wants to go outside but they are so eager that they stand too close to the door for you to even open it for them .

[@ragrag2063]

Thank you for the service you are providing, your a gentleman dear sir, as a UK punjabi, I thank you for you contributing to knowledge. On other continents. Bless ya cotton socks.

[@Loukgob]

Most people who never tried to shoot a youtube video wont know this, but - for me - taking up the cam and filming yourself in the back of the bus with the guy next to you, well that's just next level shit, nobody will understand untill you actually stand there and am that guy in front of the camera.

[@serpentza]

+Jens Roth thanks mate, yeah it's super uncomfortable

[@ericandmoah]

Yeah man, I haven't worked up the nerve to vlog myself speaking to the camera on the bus, only gotten B-roll footage.

[@HugoCornellier]

I thought the same exact thing at that point the video 😂 recording yourself in public is weird lol

[@WhiteSword]

try taking a bus you've never taken before so that the people won't know you

[@ItsDeffoScott]

If it was me, I'd tell the guy next to me what I'm doing, ask him to be part of it and ask him a few questions. Less awkward if he was a part of the whole thing

[@RaisingShanghai_Home]

Great to see you got a seat eventually for the hour and a half bus ride and they let you in. Loved the overhead footage of the people playing in the water. Nice work.

[@skylinec83]

Yours Truly TLDR

[@jstravelers4094]

Raising Shanghai With all the rules, I was surprised to see drone shots at the beach. Awesome drone shots!

[@Correctrix]

I presume that the sneaky devil flew his drone up over the checkpoint, put his empty bag through the detector, then brought it down on the other side (or maybe just flew it around the whole time).

[@ericxx3303]

just wondering if it is offensive to film people so closely? think about it, if you video people or even take photo to people in the rest of countries, will you be told off?

[@chriscoulson7839]

Eric XX if you do your research it isn’t an offence to take pictures or videos however profiting from them is somewhat prohibited

[@ytfp]

Sweet tunes as usual!! And you don't play it while your talking so we can hear you, absolutely love that. Keep up the awesome work, and YOU STAY AWESOME!

[@znerolz]

+serpentza 10:47 The Irony of the woman in white wearing a '1984' T-shirt, in china, is hilarious.

[@FearlessSanathani]

Probably that's the leftover from the replica t-shirt from the past.

[@TheFroschkind]

Also noticed that, quite funny

[@owlie1855]

Oh yeah the book 1984

[@777NihonSloan]

That book is probably illegal in China.

[@jianmingshuwu]

729 It is legal. I read it in my high school (about 10 years ago). I still feel pessimistic to the extend it could make a difference though.

[@billhartnett6413]

Winston the things you do for the subscribers is commendable, you are so dedicated to your channel! You looked pretty tired doing this one, hope Sasha had a cold beer waiting for you at home...stay awesome!

[@skylinec83]

"I'm just going to walk around until I find a bus stop that goes to where I need to go." Lol. Fuck that. I'm done. *Taxi!!!! Turn up the AC please.*

[@skylinec83]

Heath J No doubt it'd be more expensive, but I have a hard time believing it's going to cost 500RMB for a one-way trip there. Even in traffic.

[@RY0404]

Your subtitles are hilarious. Keep it up!

[@Dakers11]

Winston, They think your "The TRANSPORTER" Jason Statham.

[@andreasblack7511]

Nice. This beach actually looked nice and there was comparatively less trash this time.

[@2507jasonpoon]

Because most of the trash is either buried in the sand or thrown in to the water

[@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews]

Son of a beach...

[@bashem424]

I'm so HAPPY I found you. I've been learning soo much from you and are now addicted to your videos!:D Keep it up!!

[@etizoman2403]

The security guard that let you in, that was nice and I appreciate that he didn’t even question you about anything! He probably understands how BS it is. Glad you got in. (:

[@ToolsOutsideTheBox]

Going to the beach in a suit dude? Seriously? BTW, you should get a Theta S cam, or knock off, and act like you're MIB!!! LOL

[@jjkosinski]

Liv'n Lujin lol. good one

[@brama100]

Son of a bitch, I thought for sure I would see this handsome sexy man at least shirtless this time!

[@ToolsOutsideTheBox]

TheSweetPerry just what I always wanted...crazy Asians!

[@Assimilator702]

TheSweetPerry Sweet! If I ever go to China I won't shave my back and chest. I'll clean house with the ladies!

[@Jj-vd6es]

Liv'n Lujin no wonder I keep forgetting I watched already lol

[@Kater123bln]

"The next stop is chang lee and it is not the street fighter 2 character." xD

[@eigobike3929]

Absolutely using buses is so much more challenging than subway lines. Your navigation tips are spot on.

[@freebird7339]

I accidentally found your channel when researching housing options in Suzhou and Zhengzhou (where I decided I would live if I applied to teach in China). I enjoyed your vlogs so much, I kept watching, but would say " I am wasting time watching these, because I'd never live in that city, too urban." Well, long story short, I was offered a great position, for a pretty good company, and the offer was made to me immediately. The school has locations throughout China, but surprisingly, my offer was for a position IN SHENZHEN! Another offer came in the next day, and it was in Suzhou, for the same salary and a couple more perks. But, I chose Shenzhen. So, now it will become home in February, and your vlogs are my own personal travel guide, expat resource, and cultural reference. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO! You are appreciated Winston

[@serpentza]

+Chava Flesche that’s fantastic, hope you have a wonderful adventure here!

[@djwoodgate]

Opportunity missed to model your mankini.

[@chrisvaiuso6010]

Come on man, BE AWESOME, NOT LAZY! Put your bathing suit on and swim like a pro!

[@phu004]

Anyone who is commenting Winston to leave China please shut up. His view about China is the most unbiased I have seen among westerners. He is actually doing China a favor...

[@kamchin183]

I am very appreciate that you took an actual bus to go beach in Shanzhen, stuffs like that. It looks easy in the video but, it is not that easy as it looks for a foreigner to go around with public transportation around in China. Yes, I do enjoy your videos. And, I like you go around the city and explore here and there that most China people do not go outside beyond their comfort zones.

[@nipper4369]

Lol, There is the SFX for the glasses.

[@DrQuiza]

I rather think that's a real sound.

[@roderickwhitehead]

Glasses off sfx craxked me up.

[@laoshizhang5106]

IT cracked me up so much I pooped my pants

[@jkyuan8309]

Littering is not only the Chinese style, I have seen garbages just lay on the edge of pedestrian roads and rivers in many European countries.

[@TraderPat]

i will clean it

[@FoodforThought12345678dsds]

Junkai Yuan - nowhere is as bad as mainland china

[@fintanoclery2698]

Junkai Yuan Chinese tourists did that, they are a scourge.

[@FoodforThought12345678dsds]

Junkai yuan - yes and London had pollution 80 years ago, so China must be ok right?

[@jkyuan8309]

Paddy O'Lantern I lived in a city without tourists, apparently local people did that. Don't always blame others.

[@trufflerodriguez239]

Thanks for all you do for us , thank you for your time, thank you for to take your time to edit your videos, I know takes a lot time to put this video together , God bless you.

[@fingerpointer1441]

I love all the 'bro's' and 'yo's' in his translation

[@sponsjeee]

Thanks for making these video's, greetings from the netherlands !

[@chousila2033]

Welcome to anothe wideo

[@nightfury20101]

Video?

[@trojanwalrus2928]

laycist

[@madboar4535]

Years and years ago I lived next door to a senior couple. The fellow wore nothing but suits all the time, including when he was operating his lawnmower. And yes, he even wore a suit to the beach. He'd be there on a sunchair in his suit with his sleeves and trouser legs partially rolled up.

[@michellea5415]

I wouldn’t go swimming 🏊‍♀️ if I had to leave my bag on the sand with my passport in it. I wouldn’t risk swimming and having my bag stolen!

[@jakepollard9996]

What's up with your video titles? Winston mate, I love watching your videos - have watched soooo many, but can you please make your video titles more about what the video content is? I really dislike the click bait titles that are very little to do with the actual video... makes me feel lied to. "Public transport in China is hard!" would be much more fitting...

[@jpiekkala]

Jake Pollard - Agree! And another problem with this title is that it evokes reactions from those accusing Winston from spreading negative info about China. These people will not look at the video objectively, they will only stare at the title. This sort of uncalled-for reactions Winston has complained about in other videos.

[@alandbs329]

Jussi Piekkala mate, I watch the videos in full.....and I HATE China as a result. It's a police state, full of money hungry people who walk by injured people in the streets and inform on their relatives. Oh! And the govt censor free thought and last week put homosexuality in the same bracket as animal sex in their media guidelines. It's an awful, close mind, homogenous, racist society.

[@jimbojim4767]

Click bait works. This is his job and he gets paid per views. I have no problem with it because I understand that's how youtube works. If he made money of a subscription service or something that would be different, but he has to appeal to the masses rather then the loyal. Not to say he doesn't like his loyal viewers. Blame youtube not himself. For example I know a youtuber who accidentally made a click bait title "make 60k farming in other peoples yard" which was actually what the guy was doing. That video got 100k views while others that were honest and not click baity got 20k views.

[@emmanuela.2932]

Alandbs, that's because you're a homosexual. China has a small government, and censorship is not as bad as in our societies. I had many many facebook accounts closed, I know what I'm talking about.

[@alandbs329]

Emmanuel A. I'm not a homosexual actually, I just have the ability to feel empathy for another human being. Something the Chinese race seems to struggle with, confirmed by these videos. He's doing the world a great service, by forewarning us of what the world will be like should china become a global power. Censorship, less freedom of thought, racism, oh, and something you obviously have no problems with,,,,,,snitches.

[@Kali23Yuga]

In Zhuhai the beach was easily accessible. And def worth the visit. Loved that city.

[@bazzle_brush]

I'm genuinely disappointed I didn't see Winston swimming in the sea in his suit and tie

[@mofiziul]

Like many of your subs I've been happy to find your videos learned so much from you and are now addicted to your videos!

[@AM-ow2pm]

The main difference between Asian and Western culture differences when it comes to the beach: in Asia everyone brings an umbrella but in Western countries everyone sunbathes lmao

[@numunumu8319]

Jjangmen BTS : Some decades ago most of the people did the same here in the west, fairy skin was appreciated and direct exposure to sun was seen like some kind of masoquism

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

It is OK to be white in China.

[@mirtham2372]

BTS x Blackpink I found out, they don’t like to get darker. The lighter you are the better. That’s why they have creams which lighten your skin; in India as well

[@samlsd9711]

Asians hate black skin. Anything to do with black really. This doesn't mean whites love being black or love black people more than Asians. They both have different purpose when it comes to getting darker skin tone.

[@CuongNguyen-le5ic]

In Vietnam, the whiter your skin, the more show of wealth because only poor people stay under the Sun with darker skin ;p

[@ducknorris3501]

I felt like you reminded me of someone and finally figured it out. Jack from the TV show 'Lost'

[@lakersrull]

Those aerial shots, Winston your next level!

[@sumitkumarnayak4234]

Dear SerpentZA, A very fine piece it is. You have shared the experience of journey and beach very sincerely.This China sea beach is also very crazy, full of life, and fun.

[@Khymeira]

@4:56 In Canada this is unheard of. LOL, we wait until everyone gets off the bus.

[@bt4190]

Yes, and in elevators as well

[@alpshiker3553]

People use their ID cards to buy tickets from the machines (or take if they booked on internet in advance) You don't have ID, it is natural that the guard ask you for passport. I don't see any problem.

[@qilinmelb]

Guys, stop being so unfriendly and cheeky. We should give Winston a great hug to cheer him up. He finally took his suit off.

[@qilinmelb]

It is so unfortunate that the audiences would not be able to see naked Winston on the beach as he was unwilling to undress for swimming.

[@MrDavidcanet]

Mr.Serpentza you did a great shooting on the bus. China looks so advanced seeing the busses and the cleanliness everywhere and peopke don't scream,. Looks like Tokyo.

[@johntravolto4058]

Dude like "metal detectors? And I need a passport?!?! Just to get in?!?!" but those flying drone shots though.......guess they dont care about that lol. C'mon bro.

[@carmenhan6698]

Chinese quality doesn't completely depend on how much education they get. Some people with a bachelor's degree or even higher still litter and seldom slow down when driving toward pedestrians. Sometimes their self centered behaviors drive others mad. I think what I can do is managing myself and educating my child how to be a popular person. Hundred of times, I restrained the impulse of interrupting their uncivilized behaviors when they spat onto the floor of the metro, smeared nasal mucus on the wall of the bus, littered without hesitation, squabbled only for a seat, urinated in public. In China, you can see two extremes. Some are well educated, never bothering others and obeying disciplines strictly, while others only care about themselves. I think there is something wrong with our education, which strives for cultivating people who are obsessed in cutthroat competition and ignore others' feelings.

[@kayEnt3rtainm3nt]

The world needs more people like you.

[@gcyalbert]

Nothing is wrong. Rome was not built in a day. Just be patient.

[@fredericchopin8583]

So it's exactly like in France. 20% of the population is well educated while the rest behaves terribly badly

[@stevec9669]

Very informative. Thanks for showing the real day-to-day life. The guards were friendly and accommodating. Main thing is that you need to know the language.

[@Tenavatuokio]

Four years have passed since this video was published. Plenty of things have happened since that. As it is well known, "Yes, there is always the unexpected, isn't there"

[@fs5775]

whoops, suddenly I'm imprisoned in my home. never again.

[@mcloo7]

Winsty, I just had an awesome idea. China How It Is 2.0. You could revisit many of your old topics. Surely your opinion has changed on some things since the time you made those videos. Plus, maybe there's more you can add, new discoveries that have been made, new developments, etc. China How It is 2.0, same names as old vids, would be awesome. Or maybe China 2017 How It Is, or China How It Is 2017, or something.

[@fredj8081]

Thanks Serpentza Great things on your channel . Im curios to know this country more

[@blakeparker6588]

Nice shots from the drones and your information on riding buses in China are completely correct！！ I am from Shenzhen and I think you are way more shenzhener than me, haha

[@glipabazza9994]

Quite precious info to see how is life in China. Litteraly see it, no filter. Thanks mate.

[@MaxiPCX]

I know they are way overkill with the security and stuff at the beach, but if you look at this from a different angle this is quite badass. Imagine how much data they are gathering for every person going through there? They can see how many people are going in, from where, etc etc.

[@jordanhicks5131]

That's creepy, not badass. The less that is known about me and my movements the better.

[@m4shyk4]

Yeah. The more they know about you, the less you know about yourself, if you know what i mean ;) . I just know i wouldnt have it. No gracias.

[@anonymousted7302]

DEEEEEENNNNNNIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEDDDDDDDD ENTRY MY ASSSSSSSSSSS !?!?!?!

[@JPL1o618]

Anonymous Ted Technically he did not lie since the title is a question

[@anonymousted7302]

I BELIEVE it is a QUESTION !?! DENIED use of TITLE without a CLICKBAAAAAAIT !?!

[@aseal4747]

He was denied entry without a passport, but he did have a passport.

[@anonymousted7302]

I thought it was a clickbait without even watching, but in fact it was a clickbait.

[@jaysonscott187]

What a new exciting part of the world to live there. I get there are bad aspects but I bet the good parts were unforgettable. U da man Winston.

[@cropereira]

You feel very comfortable with your Chinese skills. Congratulations

[@3dkiller]

the security seems nice.

[@o6720]

作为个深圳人，我都十年没坐过深圳公交线了😂 As a Shenzhen citizen , I hadn't take Shenzhen bus for over 10years😂

[@samlsd9711]

Do you drive? do most people drive over there?

[@uulenburgh7637]

you know, he cant notice his notification like other chineses do

[@mastercleaner4277]

@@samlsd9711 Most people in Shenzhen choose to go to work or school by metro. And driving they own car on weekends. But still have many people‘s drive in Shenzhen. For myself.I driving to work almost every day.Cus my workplace is too far from my home.(about 50KM)

[@morris9337]

Didi (Uber) is really convenient too

[@fs5775]

Metal barriers, turnstiles, and airport level security checks.... to go to a beach. Thank you for the reminder of why I don't miss China (as if I needed one)

[@stricklanda47]

I love the way you take the bus to the beach in a full suit - makes me laugh ( in a good way ).

[@SKY11211213]

I always have to laught when I am imangine you walking with a camera in front of you...

[@danielantonsson1429]

Passports required for the beach, thanks for the scoop! How is the water? (I'm sure you've gone swimming there at some point in the past decade)

[@serpentza]

Water is good but they force you to swim within the shark net and shout at you with loudspeakers if you try to swim out too far

[@ruthgatorbinzburg1876]

serpentza sounds like Japan....i like east asia but not for beaches....for that ill stick to thailand, europe, san diego etc

[@ruthgatorbinzburg1876]

serpentza btw keep doing this segment its awesome

[@fierce888]

to prevent knife attacks, happen before in China in 2016,Kunming railway station.crowded naked people and knives, sound like fun?

[@emmanuela.2932]

Brazil is awesome. Come to Brazil.

[@mikechua159]

Literally burst out laughing when you said the next stop is not a street fighter's name

[@kernowforester2349]

As Britons, we had to show our passports to get into the Panda centre in Chengdu and at the Potala in Lhasa a few weeks ago. It seems where ever you go in China, you have to show a passport and go through security! I wish the UK govt would grow some balls, and tell the Chinese tourists that visit the UK in droves, they have to do the same thing!

[@unclefester4822]

The water does not look very clean. Think I'll skip the beach..

[@MrDanisve]

@@Joshuaxiong2 Hehe, well the beach that is popular around me. Used to be the cities toilet. Not been used as a toilet for 30 years or so. But still, im not bathing there thats for sure.

[@カラスKarasu]

Isn't your passport the only identification you have in China as a foreigner? What if, say - the police wanted to check your ID? What happens then?

[@williamcarter361]

カラス I just came back from a China. I always carried my passport everywhere I went.

[@biskcuit]

+カラス He's a permanent expat. He doesn't need one to carry it all the time.

[@radiantjet418]

I live in Florida close to Cocoa beach and I can't imagine showing my passport and going trough a security check point just to go to the beach!! Cocoa beach is a tourist destination and never have I seen that many people on the beach!

[@fleshreap]

Relaxing day at the beach. Book ahead of time, scan your items, passport... I've moved from one country to another within EU and lived there for years and not have to go through such hassle :D

[@inventor4279]

*DENIED ENTRY* (proceeds to get in)

[@lewdongan2698]

In China you need card to do ANYTHING with registration, just like the local people do. Last 2 yrs i went there too but they not require passport at all. shit changed alot in China so fast. Anyway greetings from foreign student in Guangzhou

[@teamdunny]

"If it's not a Street Fighter 2 character..." ...Ha! Well played, well played!

[@mczeljk]

„It’s not a Street Fighter 2 character“...Haha, good one!

[@rossinglis1177]

My personal belief is that if you are intending to travel to an other country no matter were that country might be, its your responsibility to comply and meet the legal requirements of the country that you intend to visit if you as the visitor don't like it or want to live and meet these legal requirements its simple don't go and stop the complaining then you don't have an issue. As for the differences in the country of destination yes its different, as that must be one of the reasons that you must want to visit it. its called adventure and growth.

[@nashs8221]

true!! so tired of everyone complaining about everything and when it comes to their country its ok to force silly laws for no apparent reason.

[@rich1051414]

I don't think that is the point. I am sure he doesn't care to follow the rules, it is just silly you need a passport to enter a beach... why?

[@bicimn]

Absolutely silly comment to say that nothing can be objectively stupid and cannot be ridiculed - such as this beach security - just because it's a "different culture". Chinese people shitting in the street is part of the "culture" too, guess I can't critique it!

[@nadashouma6293]

they can shit in their country if they want to. why do u expect ppl to follow ur law where u come from but dismiss everyone else's? no need to call ppl stupid or silly. u can make a point without projecting ur thoughts of urself :)

[@williamcarter361]

Chinese law requires all foreign tourist to carry identification which just happens to be a passport. The locals have to carry ID cards, so why shouldn’t foreigners.

[@mikesimulation8019]

Wow that equivalates to around £1.10 to go on a bus or train in china, while in London I have to pay around £6.50 just to go into the centre of London. Wow, I wish the Underground was that cheap!

[@waldemarrrrr]

Mike Simulation well labor costs in China is low compared to western countries. This is the only way to provide those cheap prices.

[@colourfulsouls]

I live in US, when I go into Boston on the T I add $ to my Charlie card, and it's $2.10 fixed rate anywhere,per trip, including any transfers connected to a station. if you just add enough onto a charliecticket (non reloadable) it's $2.50

[@andrewsmith7311]

You tube

[@mikesimulation8019]

Indeed :)

[@MrBlaxjax]

Most buses in China are about 15 cents US. London buses are pricey but there is a maximum daily cap so it is unnecessary to spend more than 4 pounds per day.

[@Richard.VanDyke]

A suit at the beach. I love it. Thanks for doing the leg work so we don't have to. Great video.

[@philipocarroll]

As I recall you are supposed to have your passport with you at all times because you don't have a Chinese ID card. In Shenzhen as you know there are nearly 20M people in the city now so they have to regulate numbers somehow. They do pick up the trash afterwards. You can find deserted beaches in China if you are prepared to travel up the coast. Also re the busses, its not hard to learn the characters for your stop. I found them pretty easy in comparison to busses in some other countries. Another thing is that there is no queueing system, because the bus stop can be 100m long and I sometimes had to sprint to where the bus stopped to get on. In general I found people polite and not pushy, gave up seats to the elderly/pregnant/injured. The busses are the lifeblood of Shenzhen moving millions of ppl daily.

[@Aoirsae]

no bikinis anywhere!!!!!

[@bruce4myfriend]

Nice drone footage. Just wondering was that your drone and what kind of drone you use?

[@serpentza]

Yes and I used my DJI spark

[@mikaelandersson4733]

Winston, your videos are so great and well made that I hope you continue this for a long time! Combined with your apperance and eloquence makes this in a class of its own! Regards from a Swedish Patriot

[@fartfarmer4951]

Haha I was watching this thinking you wouldnt have gotten in preparing to be disappointed.

[@AdamTibi]

Street Fighter 2 Character :) good one

[@Kater123m]

Adam Tibi That moment when you realize your comment had been written already by someone else way earlier deep down in the comment section. o_O Anyway SerpentZA is very consistent and likes / "hearts" them all the same. ^^

[@Ddrenzo]

spoiler: lots of pretty woman

[@jasonkanokaroke]

I thought it was cool that your Mandarin good enough to know exactly what to say to the guard to get on the beach. That transaction went smooth.

[@nickfriend3629]

...In the UK, all beaches are free to go on, no set time to leave either, you can party all night till morning for a whole week and no one will bother you.

[@justinbustin677]

Not a country id care to experience

[@222222225574]

As an Indian, I am very jealous of China, How can we stop China to become a superpower?

[@zelo533]

SSMART don't buy anything made in China:p, in other words, don't buy anything

[@Covid-2030]

a polite way to say what a shitty country :D

[@archangel7052]

You wouldn't be commenting if you really didn't care lol

[@johnrichards9361]

SSMART Shit in a different corner / they will starve to death like the Indish already do !

[@blondegaijin]

Wow, even more worky than a Japanese beach, that's really saying something. At least they're free there, though they kick EVERYONE out of the water if the waves are "too high" or periodically "for resting". And there are CONSTANT "helpful" announcements blaring from loud-speakers, giving you warnings, advice, sunburn info....a constant din of insanity. Calif beaches are WAAAAAY roomier and all 100% free, I believe.

[@MrLanternland]

California beaches are very expensive to park at, not free. Beautiful though. I think they make you wear a flotation device in those little calm water Chinese bay beaches even if you are an olympic swimmer!

[@kaneda956]

love how as soon as he accomplishes grtting in, there is a silent aerial shot... like exiting a level in Quake 2 . lmao

[@Fendy1]

Great aerial shots! 12:41 The statues indicate to the citizens a "free as a bird" theme. Wow, so lucky to be free, but it comes at a price!