Flying into China was NOT What I Expected! 🇨🇳

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Travelwithchris

Travelwithchris

Күн бұрын

Flying into Beijing, China was NOT What I Expected! In this video we will travel from Tokyo, Japan to Beijing and I will be sharing the entire experience with you! You will see that there was a lot of confusion both in Japan and in Los Angeles about the 144 transit visa and the confusion almost cost me my trip! In the end, we got everything sorted and now it's time to explore Beijing, China!
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@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 3 күн бұрын
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@riz4188
@riz4188 3 күн бұрын
Bro i enjoyed ur live bro im waiting for the next live..huge fan for ur humanity ❤❤
@russcoaus2043
@russcoaus2043 3 күн бұрын
Let's go 🖤👌
@outsidewell6932
@outsidewell6932 2 күн бұрын
I was going to suggest that you visit Xinjiang and Yunnan province, then I heard that Under the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, foreign travelers can only stay in certain Chinese cities. For instance if your entry is Beijing, you might not be allowed to travel to Shanghai. Please find out about this condition and plan where to visit accordingly so you don’t get into trouble. An alternative maybe to go to Hong Kong to apply for a visa.
@黄丽-m7p
@黄丽-m7p 2 күн бұрын
等更新
@takibr8686
@takibr8686 2 күн бұрын
It's nice to have a Turkish translation , thanks 👍💯😉
@TwoMadExplorers
@TwoMadExplorers 3 күн бұрын
Let’s go 👏🏼👏🏼
@ChinaPenghu
@ChinaPenghu 2 күн бұрын
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@hhw4375
@hhw4375 2 күн бұрын
Luk is here😂
@txin22
@txin22 2 күн бұрын
Wow
@ITeachChinese
@ITeachChinese 2 күн бұрын
@@hhw4375 Naomi is here too maybe😂
@jackwang3608
@jackwang3608 2 күн бұрын
Nice to meet Luke and Naomi here
@sunsetblvd24
@sunsetblvd24 2 күн бұрын
compared to the intimidating US CBP, the process of going through immigration in China is refreshing, easy and NO PAIN!
@ewright4108
@ewright4108 2 күн бұрын
Yes. Actually it's the Japanese who are being OTT here...
@shineluvslambiel
@shineluvslambiel 2 күн бұрын
CBP literally treats every foreigner entering their country like a criminal, ESPECIALLY the colored ones. Sometimes they even treat greencard holders the same way. The power tripping is through the roof.
@NorthernMike-1
@NorthernMike-1 Күн бұрын
Well I don’t claim the Japanese Airline staff for being cautious. Airlines get stiff fines if they transport any person that isn’t kosher. I remember one time flying JL to MEX from YVR. I had a connecting flight to Tijuana and a U.S. Green Card. The agent didn’t want to let me on, due to no air ticket out of Mexico. Fortunately the supervisor knew that Tijuana was on the border and a flight there was equivalent to a ticket out of the country!
@qonima2005
@qonima2005 Күн бұрын
I wouldn't be surprised if hustle at the checkin was intended to make travel to China less appealing.
@samelmudir
@samelmudir Күн бұрын
But airport staff around the world still have no clue about the 144 hour transit in China. Have to show them all the supporting documents and flights out of the country
@dextersimon4629
@dextersimon4629 3 күн бұрын
Your taxi fare is 67 RMB, and you give your driver 100, and the driver is obviously happy
@jungleworld11
@jungleworld11 2 күн бұрын
That was a cheap trip from the airport. But I guess it was late at night, so most streets were empty !
@tackle9ax327
@tackle9ax327 2 күн бұрын
Firstly the driver was going to look for change, maybe go to the convince store, due to almost cashless society in China (everyone pay with WeChat alipay..). Secondly, there's no tip tradition in China, you pay exact the price as stated.
@icet6665
@icet6665 2 күн бұрын
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@DannyChean
@DannyChean 2 күн бұрын
@@chynavirusakawuflu9961 What is this, stupidity parade?
@directxxxx71
@directxxxx71 2 күн бұрын
​​@@chynavirusakawuflu9961 Taiwan isn't a country, it's Chinese territory and sovereignty under Republic of China (ROC) administration only according to 1943 Cairo Declaration , 1945 Potsdam Proclamation and 1972 China US Shanghai communique.
@KenAbroad
@KenAbroad 3 күн бұрын
Good to finally see you in China 🇨🇳 such an interesting country to visit 🙏
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 3 күн бұрын
Oh absolutely man! Thanks for all the help with your videos! I’m looking forward to visiting more cities!
@thebootnerd
@thebootnerd 3 күн бұрын
You can create a fake return flights and they work perfectly theres a website for it😊
@gengliu6233
@gengliu6233 Күн бұрын
ken we miss you
@joevillanueva1039
@joevillanueva1039 Күн бұрын
Chris, I just left Beijing on 144 transit out of Seattle, straight to Beijing, 4 days as well, all they asked me for was my flight out Beijing to Korea. When I got to Beijing they asked for hotel info as well as flight. You don’t have to fill out arrival card. If you are going to use the subway, I recommend you get a Beijing Pass card (money card) It’s new for foreigners, you can get it at just about any train station and use at parks and taxis, only many taxi drivers don’t know about it yet. Make sure you go to Qianmen street. Enjoy your time in Beijing.
@mytraveldiary63
@mytraveldiary63 2 күн бұрын
I did the 144-hour visa last December, and it was easy. The only question was what I was doing in the other countries as the Agent checked my passport. I love their public transport. It was the most straightforward foreign language system I've ever used. There was English information. I like China.
@DannyChean
@DannyChean 2 күн бұрын
Dear Chris, welcome and hope you had a blast! Just a quick clarification - there is no 144 transit visa. It's officially called 144-hour Transit Without A Visa. It's an arrangement that you can enter into the country when specific conditions are met - you travel from and to different locations (hence the 'transit'), and you need to stay within a designated region in china for a maximum of 144 hours. No visa will be issued.
@Aura0406
@Aura0406 2 күн бұрын
You are a good man, very positive.中国很大,欢迎你再来其他城市体验,每个地方都感觉很不一样.❤
@eeeivind2659
@eeeivind2659 3 күн бұрын
I went to Beijing on a 144 visa free transit aswell this summer. Super easy, almost took no time to get through and my stay was amazing!
@ChinaPenghu
@ChinaPenghu 2 күн бұрын
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@TravelingSoloLogs
@TravelingSoloLogs 3 күн бұрын
Chinese people are very friendly! I can't wait to see this video series bro 😃
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 3 күн бұрын
Yes they are bro!!
@stevewoo5606
@stevewoo5606 3 күн бұрын
Chris my business was factories out of China and I got the 10-year VISA. Once this is done, it is effortless in and out of China, like entry back into the USA. All the best big man!
@chynavirusakawuflu9961
@chynavirusakawuflu9961 2 күн бұрын
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@icet6665 2 күн бұрын
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@AmelieZh
@AmelieZh 2 күн бұрын
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@directxxxx71 2 күн бұрын
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@szechingho-rw1hv
@szechingho-rw1hv Күн бұрын
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@gerardonava1511
@gerardonava1511 17 сағат бұрын
I had a similar situation as yours when flying from LAX to Beijing with Air China. They ended up letting me board after explaining that my final destination was Dubai. After arriving in Beijing I had no issues whatsoever getting the 144 hour transit visa.
@peeptbgod7047
@peeptbgod7047 3 күн бұрын
Hello: 你好 (Nǐ hǎo) Goodbye: 再见 (Zàijiàn) Thank you: 谢谢 (Xièxiè) You're welcome: 不客气 (Bù kèqì) Excuse me / Sorry: 对不起 (Duìbùqǐ) Yes: 是 (Shì) No: 不是 (Bù shì) Please: 请 (Qǐng) Numbers One: 一 (Yī) Two: 二 (Èr) Three: 三 (Sān) Four: 四 (Sì) Five: 五 (Wǔ) Six: 六 (Liù) Seven: 七 (Qī) Eight: 八 (Bā) Nine: 九 (Jiǔ) Ten: 十 (Shí) Directions and Transportation Where is…?: …在哪儿?(…zài nǎr?) Left: 左边 (Zuǒ biān) Right: 右边 (Yòu biān) Straight ahead: 直走 (Zhí zǒu) Taxi: 出租车 (Chūzūchē) Train station: 火车站 (Huǒchēzhàn) Airport: 机场 (Jīchǎng) Food and Restaurants I would like…: 我要… (Wǒ yào…) Menu: 菜单 (Càidān) Water: 水 (Shuǐ) How much is this?: 这个多少钱?(Zhège duōshǎo qián?) Bill, please: 买单 (Mǎidān) Other Helpful Phrases I don't understand: 我不懂 (Wǒ bù dǒng) Do you speak English?: 你会说英语吗?(Nǐ huì shuō Yīngyǔ ma?) Help!: 帮忙! (Bāngmáng!)
@fiveparticles
@fiveparticles 3 күн бұрын
You should apply for a visa and stay in CHINA for a longer duration. You will be compelled to learn Chinese. It's a great way to learn.
@Sotanghon80
@Sotanghon80 2 күн бұрын
The land of my grandfather (Fujian Province) China ❤ love from the Philippines. Proud this country from Sleeping giant to 2nd biggest economy.
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 2 күн бұрын
🙏🏼❤️
@chynavirusakawuflu9961
@chynavirusakawuflu9961 2 күн бұрын
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@icet6665 2 күн бұрын
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@4thDeutschesReich
@4thDeutschesReich 2 күн бұрын
@@chynavirusakawuflu9961 ukraine is a part of russia!
@starfucks5327
@starfucks5327 2 күн бұрын
@@chynavirusakawuflu9961 呱呱
@AC-ou8oo
@AC-ou8oo 2 күн бұрын
This channel just gets better and better. Love your work Chris! Subscribe!
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 2 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!! 🙏🏼❤️
@badimpulses17
@badimpulses17 2 күн бұрын
LAX international airport is an embarrassment so dark and outdated traffic is a nightmare.
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 2 күн бұрын
Yes so true
@victorsiu-chong4045
@victorsiu-chong4045 3 күн бұрын
Hi Chris. Love your content and the promotion of positivity in your videos. Can’t help but notice, as I don’t want you to get sick again while traveling. Please don’t use the same tong to pick up the raw meat and the cooked meat to avoid cross contamination. Use the chopsticks to pick up the cooked meat. It’s a rule/custom in those bbq or hot pot restaurants. Refer to the following quote I researched. Excited for your next video. “Cross-Contamination: Raw meats can harbor harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Campylobacter. If uncooked meat comes into contact with cooked meat, these bacteria can transfer to the cooked meat, which is already ready to eat. This can lead to foodborne illnesses.” 🇹🇹🇨🇦
@chynavirusakawuflu9961
@chynavirusakawuflu9961 2 күн бұрын
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@RaahilAbhay
@RaahilAbhay 2 күн бұрын
bruh idk maybe start with not taking peanuts out of a strangers hand hahahaha
@icet6665
@icet6665 2 күн бұрын
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@DonJ1973
@DonJ1973 2 күн бұрын
Hey Chris solid video. I’ve been to China 3 times. Not sure what you heard, but you can get a 10 year Visa at the Chinese embassy in LA. I got one in 2016 and it was a pretty easy process. Also, always print out addresses to places that aren’t English friendly in the local language. I know you were dead tired on this video. You looked like you were ready to collapse. Being tired while traveling is bad, you’ll end up making careless mistakes. That happened to me on one of my China trips. I was grossly overcharged for a taxi after arriving at 1am.
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 2 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot Don! Man I definitely want that visa now! Might have to get that when I get back home! So much more to explore and enjoyed it so much!
@outsidewell6932
@outsidewell6932 2 күн бұрын
@@Travelwithchrisyou can apply visa in Hong Kong. Show them that you’re a KZbin vlogger and want to visit different provinces in the future.
@playdrumsforfun
@playdrumsforfun 3 күн бұрын
Chris, I’m in ShenZhen, if you by any chance come to Guangzhou or ShenZhen, I like to give you a treat and show you around 😊
@playdrumsforfun
@playdrumsforfun 2 күн бұрын
@@chynavirusakawuflu9961 Man , not everything has to be related to politics, relax
@etow8034
@etow8034 2 күн бұрын
@@playdrumsforfun He even got the politics wrong !
@Kulutuk-bn4yc
@Kulutuk-bn4yc 2 күн бұрын
​@@chynavirusakawuflu9961 🤣🤣🤣 One more disguised Indian ashamed to come out with his Hindu name. It's so entertaining to have you Indians care so much about what goes on in China but don't care about what goes on in your backyard., India. 🤣🤣🤣 Am I wrong to say that your backyard India is already in cancer, so it's pointless to care further. ??? 🤣🤣🤣
@theoadelaidabondocabe7261
@theoadelaidabondocabe7261 22 сағат бұрын
Mr. Chris:Thanks you so much for heading to Beijing, China this gone weekend to tours many places on the streets in great joy October of 2024❤❤❤
@limbengchiun8200
@limbengchiun8200 2 күн бұрын
hello chris . It may seem convenient to rest your chopsticks by sticking them upright into your bowl of rice. However, in Japan/China /Taiwan, it is considered not only rude, but also bad luck, because of its affiliation with Japanese funerals. Traditionally, a bowl of rice is left for the dead with chopsticks stuck upright into the rice.
@jackwang3608
@jackwang3608 2 күн бұрын
Haha, this reminds me of foreigners drinking beer with the big spittoon of old China
@SunnyMa-iv2xu
@SunnyMa-iv2xu 3 күн бұрын
Even American and Canadian tourist enjoy 144 hours visa free after China trip and then go to Thailand, Australia and New Zealand also.
@raalaa121
@raalaa121 16 сағат бұрын
Do you know what ... I just realised something. I've always wanted to visit these countries but with everyone uploading 4K ultra high definition vlogs of their own experiences etc and there are some really amazing vlogs available on youtube from other people too. I can't be bothered visiting these places anymore. It's like the mystery and suprise / curiosity are gone for me. Anybody else feel that way ?
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 14 сағат бұрын
Not too many places left you can go then 🤣
@peanut0brain
@peanut0brain 13 сағат бұрын
At least 17M visited China this yr so there's no more place for u to go😂
@fizzygumable
@fizzygumable 2 күн бұрын
Japan dose not like foreigners travelling to China in general , when they asked me why im travelling to China , where im staying ect, I just repelled "none of your business" and it stopped ..
@cjack202003
@cjack202003 2 күн бұрын
I love SafetyWing. I used them during covid. Never need to actually do any claims, but was good to have them while traveling.
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 2 күн бұрын
Yes 🙌 same here! I have been going on 7 years of using them!
@icanfly6477
@icanfly6477 Күн бұрын
I flew from LAX to Beijing on 20 July with 144hrs Visa, there's no issue at all as long as you have all required document in printed form. It was smooth and there was another pair of American flew on the same flight, they also surprised how smooth it was and excited.
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris Күн бұрын
Yes!! So nice right, I was shocked at how smooth it was, but that confusion between the staff in the beginning had me stressed
@NIRMANJAY
@NIRMANJAY 3 күн бұрын
Hi Chris, please visit to the Great Wall and Forbidden City. those two places are my dream places I never been in my life
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 3 күн бұрын
Yes I will!!!!
@milliondollarbee
@milliondollarbee 2 күн бұрын
@@Travelwithchrismust go!!! ❤
@CHOWVANSEN
@CHOWVANSEN 2 күн бұрын
@@Travelwithchris You've got to make an appointment in advance, my friend.
@RodrigoJojola
@RodrigoJojola 16 сағат бұрын
Beijing is an ancient capital with a rich cultural atmosphere and many delicious foods.
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 14 сағат бұрын
Yes!!!
@carolinemah9972
@carolinemah9972 2 күн бұрын
Hi, Chris: Sorry for all the strict paperwork that you had to go through at the airport. Appreciated your tips. I am excited that you are visiting my ancestors* country, China! Although, I have not visit there, makes me proud that you are in their presence! How do you manage with all the jet lags? Greetings from Canada.
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@chynavirusakawuflu9961 2 күн бұрын
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@TW-98765 2 күн бұрын
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@icet6665
@icet6665 2 күн бұрын
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@大聪明-c3l
@大聪明-c3l Күн бұрын
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@meni86
@meni86 3 күн бұрын
Like always, love to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing , looking forward to the next one
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 3 күн бұрын
Glad you like them!
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@chynavirusakawuflu9961 2 күн бұрын
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@BryanDeng-oc7ft 2 күн бұрын
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@dmiserv2093
@dmiserv2093 3 күн бұрын
Finally Chris China series, I'm so excited🤩because China is one of my favorite holiday destinations I want to visit someday! ThQ Chris stay safe and happy healthy🥰
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 3 күн бұрын
Yes!!! So excited to share all of the videos with you! Thank you for the support!
@dmiserv2093
@dmiserv2093 3 күн бұрын
@@Travelwithchris we will always support you🥰👍
@chynavirusakawuflu9961
@chynavirusakawuflu9961 2 күн бұрын
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@TW-98765 2 күн бұрын
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@icet6665 2 күн бұрын
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@billythakid0073
@billythakid0073 11 сағат бұрын
Crazy!!! We are from SoCal and visiting Beijing right now. Getting a tourist visa was a fun process also..lol
@fifi1561
@fifi1561 7 сағат бұрын
New subscriber here. I’ve seen your videos before long time ago. I’m happy you’re doing very well now. I like that you always stay humble and thank your viewers and subscribers. Anyway, my friend was given a 10 year visa and she’s been back to China twice in the last 4 months. Please do more video from China. Thank you.
@geoffreycowl
@geoffreycowl 2 күн бұрын
Hi Chris, loving your adventures, the airport looked extremely well presented. Great tip about the paper work also.
@thisiskevin1000
@thisiskevin1000 2 күн бұрын
For US passport holders, You can actually apply for a 3, 5 or 10-year multiple entry visa. Check the Chinese embassy and consulate general offices in the US for more details. There are also DIRECT FLIGHTS to mainland Chinese cities to some US cities. Shanghai for example is served by China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Delta, American and United.
@WatchingYou20241
@WatchingYou20241 3 күн бұрын
Finally a travel vlogger that has taken the leap and doing a China tour! Good luck bro 💪 🙏🏽
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@chynavirusakawuflu9961 2 күн бұрын
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@maldinipaolo7311 2 күн бұрын
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@tenchichrono
@tenchichrono 2 күн бұрын
@@chynavirusakawuflu9961 shut your face
@WatchingYou20241
@WatchingYou20241 2 күн бұрын
@@chynavirusakawuflu9961 shut it. Taiwan belongs to CHINA 🇨🇳
@eeeivind2659
@eeeivind2659 3 күн бұрын
I didn’t have anything printed when I went on my 144 transit to Beijing, but everything was good anyways as long as you have them on your phone etc
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@chynavirusakawuflu9961 2 күн бұрын
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@icet6665 2 күн бұрын
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@NorthernMike-1
@NorthernMike-1 Күн бұрын
Yea in this day and age. Documents on phone are the norm. I flew back to Canada on my UK Passport last year and had to get permission to do so. Very easy and fast process. Permission was e mailed to me!
@dutchylondon
@dutchylondon Күн бұрын
@@chynavirusakawuflu9961stay quiet 😂
@tingadvanture
@tingadvanture 2 күн бұрын
Finally you came to China!!!!!!!, welcome the my country, looking forward more videos .😀😃😃
@iamsheep
@iamsheep 2 күн бұрын
Nice video mate. China doesn't really have a culture of tipping, so it was very nice of you to tip the taxi driver. I'm sure that made his day
@EXPLORE_WITH_CLAYTON
@EXPLORE_WITH_CLAYTON 3 күн бұрын
Hello Chris, as always, I love watching your travels. Be safe and have fun! Thank you for sharing your adventures. See you on your next live Brother. 🫡
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 3 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for the support! I hope you enjoy these videos!
@EXPLORE_WITH_CLAYTON
@EXPLORE_WITH_CLAYTON 3 күн бұрын
@@Travelwithchris always! 💙
@fernagalarreta9455
@fernagalarreta9455 2 күн бұрын
Gracias Chris por mostrarnos como viajar a China saludos desde Lima Peru
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 2 күн бұрын
Muchas gracias 🙏🏼❤️ pronto regresó a Peru!
@jenniferlfm1876
@jenniferlfm1876 2 күн бұрын
To be fair, the 144 hour "visa" isn't a visa, but a Transit Without Visa (TWOV). Which would be why its a separate area to the normal immigration counters where people can enter if they have a visa for China.
@manolexing68
@manolexing68 2 күн бұрын
Check out Kunming in Yunnan Province. The food is awesome, and the open markets in the​ evenings are similar to S. E. Asia, but much more open (no canopies), breezy. Most importantly, the food has many non-Han Chinese culinary traits, maybe Turkic? Kunming is also a relxed city, but is the capitol city of Yunan. Finally, Xinuan Bhanna in lower Yunan is the only a​r​by​hdea where you can find the root civilization of the Thais of Thailand. Over there they consider themselves the Dai Tribes. However, it was their ancesters who traveled down the Maekhong River down through Laos and on into Thailand, where they established the Lanna Kingdoms, Sukhothai, Ayuthayya, Thonburi, and eventually Bangkok of today. Xinnuan Bhanna is a heavily promoted area for Chinese tourists to enjoy tge Water Festival, Dai New Year, which is actually​ Songkhran Festival in Thailand. Happy travels!!!
@markosmataasii2000
@markosmataasii2000 3 күн бұрын
That's expected for Japanese Airlines which I think they're not knowledgeable about the visa policies for China. My tip is you should have traveled with Chinese Airlines instead.
@david-reason
@david-reason 7 минут бұрын
I lived in China for 6 years and was NEVER got ripped off by a taxi driver.
@EllieinShanghai
@EllieinShanghai 2 күн бұрын
Normally we don’t have cash on hand, so the driver needs time to find changers for you. And also when u say “Thank you”, if the person doesn’t understand English, he will reply “no Thank you” means you’re welcome. It’s actually is a Chinese phrase “bu xie”😂😂
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much
@fogellmclovin4761
@fogellmclovin4761 2 күн бұрын
So excited to see you pick that waygu steakhouse upstairs in the Tokyo airport. We just ate there by accident back it July. Such a hidden gem!
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 2 күн бұрын
Such a great spot right! 🔥
@izlandsisterztv8792
@izlandsisterztv8792 3 күн бұрын
I so enjoyed watching your videos, you’re so kind, polite and happy..
@chynavirusakawuflu9961
@chynavirusakawuflu9961 2 күн бұрын
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@JacobBalagtas-z6o 2 күн бұрын
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@ivyshy98
@ivyshy98 3 күн бұрын
should have gone directly to beijing from lax on a chinese airline. the chinese airline staff would know about the transit visa and give you less of a hassle. beijing was on the 144 hr transit visa list since last year. I know you already left china so for future reference you shouldn't tip. people don't expect it and older generations might even take it as an insult. you got the 'xie xie' or thank you right, and the taxi driver was saying 'bu ke qi' which means you're welcome so don't say bu ke qi back lol.
@jungleworld11
@jungleworld11 2 күн бұрын
Yeah, those are the first "mistakes" when traveling to China. The same when talking to the hotel receptionist... saying to him: Oh, that's a nice hotel and he said "Thank you" and the guy here said "You are welcome". You don't say this shit in China. That is pure (and unnecessary) American lingo
@sunshinegirl8216
@sunshinegirl8216 2 күн бұрын
Hello Chris, When you said Thank you in Mandarin. He said You are welcome in Mandarin. Might be Don't mention it or no need, but I pretty much think I understood. Hope you had a great time in China! love your and Gladys' videos!
@discofun
@discofun 2 күн бұрын
The transit visa is a great travel hack. I used it first in 2016. The first time was a POS, but now I know to have multiple copies of everything and find the blue form to fill out.
@sineadkay978
@sineadkay978 Күн бұрын
Subscribed❤ really like your respectful and positive attitude
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris Күн бұрын
Thanks so much!
@StraightWhiteMaleFrom95
@StraightWhiteMaleFrom95 Күн бұрын
You can see your happiness for this trip happy for you
@aleks1203
@aleks1203 Күн бұрын
Chris, thanks for showing us around China so we don't have to go there. All the best.
@ZK_fami
@ZK_fami 3 күн бұрын
Hi I wonder what kind of editing program you use? I like your videos and the authenticity you give 👍🙏🏻
@pandabearoceanpark
@pandabearoceanpark 2 күн бұрын
Man, I don't know what your Golden Week experience would be. I assume it's extremely crowded. Cross my fingers it was good since this was your first experience in China.
@davidsd6865
@davidsd6865 3 күн бұрын
i love to see yours videos😍😍😍 lots of love from India
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 3 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@anitayee9084
@anitayee9084 3 күн бұрын
Thank you share China Series. ❤ and We love your video ❤ and we hope you can travel with Glady in the future ❤❤
@takibr8686
@takibr8686 2 күн бұрын
It's nice to have a Turkish translation , thanks 👍💯😉
@brs9094
@brs9094 3 күн бұрын
It'll be fun to do a collab with someone that lives in China like little Chinese everywhere, she's a you tuber too. Anyway Chris you're awesome ❤❤❤❤❤ ignore the negative comments here
@BandongzkiTravels
@BandongzkiTravels 2 күн бұрын
Feeling nervous entering in China , but so amazing travel specially in the province and exploring place and culture ...
@InspireMe819
@InspireMe819 3 сағат бұрын
Yes. China is difficult to enter. I had to travel to San Francisco and visit the Chinese Consulate and waited 4 days in SF to get my Chinese Travel Visa.
@brighthorse6981
@brighthorse6981 11 сағат бұрын
As a Chinese, I understand your anger very well. Compared with other cities in China, Beijing is also very famous within China for its poor work efficiency and service attitude.
@wuyufei1980
@wuyufei1980 2 күн бұрын
Welcome to China, I wish you all the best
@Bishop2g
@Bishop2g 3 күн бұрын
Enjoy, I been there 5 times. Cool place.
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 3 күн бұрын
Yes it is!!! I will be back many more times now!
@Leao0724
@Leao0724 3 күн бұрын
Hi, Chris! Thank you for your fair and honest exhibition of China. God bless you.❤
@chynavirusakawuflu9961
@chynavirusakawuflu9961 2 күн бұрын
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@icet6665
@icet6665 2 күн бұрын
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@CynthiaLee-l1s
@CynthiaLee-l1s Күн бұрын
da piao meaning they use meter to do the calculations on texi
@NatalieBee-ci3hi
@NatalieBee-ci3hi 3 күн бұрын
Fantastic video ❤
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 3 күн бұрын
Thanks for the visit
@erikmoya1156
@erikmoya1156 3 күн бұрын
Good morning Chris love you’re Videos 😎🙌👍🙏🏻
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 3 күн бұрын
Glad you like them!
@dutchylondon
@dutchylondon Күн бұрын
Good to see Chris visiting China! I don’t think I will do the 144 hour visa free route I heard if you have Turkish stamp they will deny you. I will just get a regular china visa before entering looking to visit next year for a month.
@ThanhTu-wd8tg
@ThanhTu-wd8tg 3 күн бұрын
Good morning from Dallas how much visa to China thank you you have a good Chip
@rodgal87
@rodgal87 3 күн бұрын
Hey mate, ive been following your thailand videos for the last few months and always thought to myself that it would be awesome for you to visit china and experience what it's really like and not how the western media/western governments try to portay. Really looking forward to more china content from you and enjoy your trip there bro.
@wil_wilqueen3552
@wil_wilqueen3552 Күн бұрын
The price for international chain hotel are always affordable, i use Marriott , the 5 star hotel usually 50% or even 1/3 to international standard .
@JinghuaN2G
@JinghuaN2G 19 сағат бұрын
27:51 you can hear the navigation indicating the distance to be around 20km. So 67rmb is quite a fair price. I guess the trip is around 15min-20min-ish?
@48街8号
@48街8号 2 күн бұрын
hahaha, taxi driver said no thank you. I know he mean you're welcome.
@jstanovic
@jstanovic 2 күн бұрын
I arrived late at night in Beijing. Prior to leaving, I had the hotel email me the name of the hotel and address in Chinese. I printed that out, presented it to the taxi driver and had no problem. BTW, I had a visa.
@sye3193
@sye3193 3 күн бұрын
ahh finally to the mainland!!! hope you wont face big challenges, but would love to see more interactions with people there
@chynavirusakawuflu9961
@chynavirusakawuflu9961 2 күн бұрын
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@icet6665
@icet6665 2 күн бұрын
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@MeandYouHello
@MeandYouHello 3 күн бұрын
Cool you got to visit China 👍
@MeandYouHello
@MeandYouHello 3 күн бұрын
33:07 hygiene products
@jacintochua6885
@jacintochua6885 2 күн бұрын
Bring all documents required. Its that simple. Dont expect entry until identity has been verified.
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 2 күн бұрын
💪🏻
@a1betpr
@a1betpr 2 күн бұрын
Great video as always! One thing I feel obliged to mention that I was surprised to see you do…jamming your chopsticks into the rice like you did at the bbq in Narita is a huge faux pas. Symbol for death and a ritual at funerals.
@sherrya6902
@sherrya6902 2 күн бұрын
Wow, really?
@SharonHare
@SharonHare 2 күн бұрын
You get a certain picture in your head of what a place will look like and then once you see the place your like WOW didn’t expect that….As for Tresseme it’s just cheap and nasty stuff but better than the home brand stuff most places give you….will be looking forward to seeing more of China with you behind the camera…so keep the videos rolling out…
@Kushal6831
@Kushal6831 3 күн бұрын
Chris looks amazing ❤❤ China series upcoming. Love your video's ❤
@martinaltmann1658
@martinaltmann1658 Күн бұрын
Eating peanuts out of a strangers hand is wild lol 🤢
@simonleechunghsin
@simonleechunghsin 2 күн бұрын
Transit visa, sounds like you're required to proof your transit with flight in+out & accommodation details. I suppose that's how they'll know for sure that you're transiting and won't overstay the permitted 144hrs.
@Q7823706
@Q7823706 2 күн бұрын
其實你拿現金司機也沒零錢找你 因為中國普遍都是以手機支付 好在你大方 不然光找人換零錢又要延誤不少時間 ! 無論如何 祝你旅途愉快 !
@QsTechService1
@QsTechService1 3 күн бұрын
make sure to visit the electronics market maybe possibly try to build your own phone from parts lol
@Oldbrow
@Oldbrow 2 күн бұрын
Dongzhimen area is one of the most bustling areas in Beijing, your hotel is in a quiet area, and the room may be facing the residential side, walking 5-10 minutes in any direction, you can see the most beautiful nightlife in Beijing, the south is the Workers' Stadium nightclub area, the west is the Dongzhimen Guijie Restaurant Street, the east is the Taikuli Shopping Center and Sanlitun Bar Street, A lot of the business in these directions is 24 hours, and there are various small shops in the north. Midnight is when the night life begins. Don't worry about safety in China, you can enjoy Beijing nightlife tomorrow night.😊😊
@edstravel
@edstravel 3 күн бұрын
Keep safe 🙏 Bro Chris😊
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 3 күн бұрын
Thanks brother! I hope you enjoy this series!
@user-dl6tz1nu1q
@user-dl6tz1nu1q 3 күн бұрын
China is one of the safest countries in the world! You can walk around waving $10,000 in cash and no one will bother you.
@chynavirusakawuflu9961
@chynavirusakawuflu9961 2 күн бұрын
@@user-dl6tz1nu1q FREE TIBET, HONG KONG, UIGHER FREE/DEFEND INDEPENDENT TAIWAN COUNTRY!
@peaceloverespect
@peaceloverespect 2 күн бұрын
Safe for waht? What are you afraid of? What will happen?
@BlueSkies360
@BlueSkies360 3 күн бұрын
I love you excitement! :)
@prettyhannah2158
@prettyhannah2158 3 күн бұрын
When did you record this video? Love watching your videos. Favor - can you mentioned the date, month and year at the beginning of the video. Thank you.
@PXX-t1j
@PXX-t1j Күн бұрын
I was just changing a flight in China. They asked me about visa I said I don't need one becuase I'm just changing fligt. He said okay and "so where is your visa?" once again, hahaha. I said same again and I think he asked me once again and I answered same so he spoke with some SV then I was through. Like other countries you working in immigration shouldn't you be interesting to learn at least English then?!
@naseefch9776
@naseefch9776 3 күн бұрын
This look much better long beard this is nice bro❤
@brettthomas1964
@brettthomas1964 10 сағат бұрын
Hi Chris, how are you doing mate, great video again bro 👍 actually i would love to go to Hong Kong.
@Kingstonflower
@Kingstonflower 8 сағат бұрын
I was in Shanghai in 2017 but I had friends that could translate. I’m not sure I could do it on my own.
@bourke2
@bourke2 2 күн бұрын
Do Americans not yet get 15 days visa-free travel to China? Citizens of many developed countries in Europe, Asia, and Oceania no longer need a visa for up to 15 days.
@ArghyaShadowflex
@ArghyaShadowflex 3 күн бұрын
Love from Kolkata brother take care !
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris 3 күн бұрын
Thank you brother 💪🏻🙏🏼❤️
@ipg6772
@ipg6772 2 күн бұрын
Can you please also visit some of the areas that most of the bloggers don't show us like shougang, liangma riverside, 798 art district...
@bruce8156
@bruce8156 Күн бұрын
WELCOME BRO
@Travelwithchris
@Travelwithchris Күн бұрын
Thank you!!!
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