Intense 48 Hours in Beijing China 🇨🇳

[@000T00b]

I was privileged to visit the Great Wall in 2007 with my Dad who was 71 at the time. He still remembers how he got to the top of the Great Wall to this day - under his own steam. He is now 87 and that is a precious memory for me and us.

[@zw.drawing]

You father is so good 👍

[@michellemichelle775]

Go again, it’s very different after 2008, incredible ❤

[@中国台湾]

Welcome you and your family to visit China again. China has changed a lot compared with 17 years ago. I wish your father good health and all the best.

[@Tube4mj]

I know how you feel. We visited in October 2023, 6 cities, and also captured a lot of the journey as well. I was impressed by how much China has progressed and developed since our previous visit in 2011. We also walked the same section of the Great Wall as you. I did not want to leave our last trip and we have plans to visit again later this year. Beautiful country, often feels like you are in a postcard. Beautiful friendly people. Thank you for sharing your adventure. Cheers from Australia.

[@icebaby6714]

Good on ya, mate.

[@沌行悟空]

“If you want to explore the 3000 years of history, go to Xi'an. If you want to explore the 1000 years of history, go to Beijing. If you want to explore the last 100 years of China going from colonization to modernization, go to Shanghai. If you want to see modern blade-runner-like infrastructure and seemingly impossible urban planning done in the last 40 years, go to Chongqin. If you want to see the future, go to Shenzhen. And If add the different landscapes and biomes that China offers, there would be no end to the list.” Have a great time.

[@svbc-km8sj]

Xi'an, Capital of 13 Ancient Dynasties. Nanjing - Capital of 10 Ancient Dynasties. Luoyang - 9. Beijing - 5.

[@Jkl62200]

If you want to see 5000 years of history, go to the outskirt of Hangzhou. 😊

[@svbc-km8sj]

@@zackk4969 oh, right. you can image that all jails in China are full of those.

[@zackk4969]

@@svbc-km8sj According to passport Japanese is Not Chiinese Taiwanese is Not Chiinese Ukraine is Not Russian, either! And welcome Taiwan's new president!

[@zackk4969]

@@svbc-km8sj Xi'an's tour bus is a scam. Temple monks want you to spend more moeny instead of telling the history. And the food street has working boys and girls from Xinjiang. Too sad, they should be in shcool Not working like slaves! This is the real Chiina!!

[@Melpomium]

I know exactly how you feel, because I felt the same awe when visiting Shenzhen. Such nice people, delicious food and even more beautiful nature and architecture. I also can't wait to go back!

[@VIVIANLIU0310]

Question: But why does the Western media try to evil China without fact?

[@zackk7175]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiwan passport or Taiwan president.

[@qr5558]

@@zackk7175 You are sick, take medicine quickly!

[@HELAL-s4v]

@@qr5558 he is robot of TW.Lots of his comments are numbered.

[@globetrotterbengaluru]

​@@zackk7175You'll be the first to be put in a mental hospital. 😂

[@lifehappens587]

You ARE walking through history! Absolutely Breathtaking! Love you guys! What wonderful, kind, people you are :) God bless you, and keep you safe ❤️

[@zac-eu9eu]

中国人は安全です😊

[@NigelOrmsvik]

Your videos just keep getting better, really professional and entertaining. We never got to visit China but thanks to you, it's like we're with you walking around and seeing the sights. Wonderful, and many thanks 🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@zac-eu9eu]

なぜそれが出来なかったのですか😮

[@NigelOrmsvik]

​@@zac-eu9eu too old, and bad heart means travelling now is impossible. So sorry and best wishes to you ❤️

[@davidwong325]

欢迎到中国来，中国的高铁很方便，对身体应该不会有损伤。@@NigelOrmsvik

[@katewilliams4876]

Thank you for going all the way up there. I couldn’t manage it. Incredible !!

[@smashsmash5866]

China is so beautiful, so clean, so green and you don't see any homeless people.

[@randomname931]

I remember the time I went to the great wall and I had the same reaction. mesmerizing, and to think about how it is so long and it was done with no machinery hundreds of years ago.

[@Rambovican]

OMG I can’t believe that I saw myself at 5:37 quickly passing by Julia and followed by my partner (can only see her jeans haha)😮😂! We were there on the same day at the same spot and the same moment, just unreal! Great videos btw👍!

[@Dordord]

Its your fault didn't say hi 😂

[@Rambovican]

@@Dordord True true, what a shame eh😅!

[@zackk4969]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiwan passport or Taiwan presidentt

[@davisma445]

@@zackk4969liar

[@KathrynHardt]

That's soo cool.😊

[@nickthomas181]

So great to have a vlog from you guys not just any vlog .A genuine informative, happy and fun filled vibe of a vlog you genuinely look like you're enjoying yourselves. Its the most I've ever seen Julias sister speaking on camera and it's more than welcome. Cheers and all the best to my globe trotting threesome !

[@JJr-ce3vv]

Great volg of the Great wall, and I'm sure that you guys have enjoyed a really unforgettable great day in Beijing, China.

[@XW3126]

‘Temple of Heaven’, ‘Summer Palace’, ‘North Sea Park’(北海公园）are my favorite parks in Beijing. These are three (out of many more) royal parks in Beijing. For ‘Summer Palace’ you need full day to explore.

[@msmith5030]

The Great Wall of China. Looks fantastic with breathtaking views. I envy you . 💋💋💋

[@lindauhrig1513]

Wow! How cool to get to walk the Great Wall of China! You two are so fortunate! Thanks for taking us with you!

[@zac-eu9eu]

お金と時間さえあれば行けますよ😊

[@carolali8851]

FYI: pasta's earliest roots begin in China during the Shang Dynasty (1700-1100 BC). Very nice tour. The wall is amazing and the people are so friendly. Look forward to seeing more. Thanks.

[@carolali8851]

Thanks for info, I did not know this. @ChaiHarry

[@zackk7175]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiwan passport or Taiwan president.

[@hanmi1216]

​@CNTikTokhe's CIA mouthpiece

[@ferrytrailershipper]

I was looking to see if anyone would comment on how pasta originated from China

[@zac-eu9eu]

@@zackk7175心が壊れてしまった可哀想な人間ですね。善をする事をオススメします😂

[@lauriebecker36]

The flowers are beautiful. The birds singing was awesome too!

[@s._3560]

The Great Wall is indeed the greatest wall ever! I remembered seeing the wall extended as far as the eye could see and still further! And so extremely steep in some places.

[@charleneji6759]

You've come at the best time of the year, neither hot nor cold. As a Chinese, I'm yet to visit the Great Wall. Thank you for the video. 😀

[@louispaine5307]

Thank you for allowing me to escape my reality with your content . You are both so natural and genuine with your work. It’s a pleasure to watch and loose one self in adventure ❤

[@zac-eu9eu]

何と闘っているのですか？

[@peggyduncanbaggenstoss5380]

I was there in 2006… I couldn’t believe I was visiting places I’d dreamed of as a child in history and geography class. My group could only walk so far up.

[@XW3126]

The shop got the reputation as ‘fake market’ in the 1980s. Since then things are completely different. Government cracked down on counterfeit. Probably since 20 years ago this is a normal shopping center. Not ‘fake’ anymore.

[@luojumbo685]

Right, it is now a normal shopping center. And not a big one, actually.

[@shawnwolf9240]

You guys are amazing together. I love your channel and keep up the amazing job. I would give anything to do what y'all do. Stay safe and most of all have fun. You guys have an amazing family on both sides. Hello from Texas USA. I love the Russian language

[@MQC8665]

I just saw your video - I watch tons of Chinese stuff. Imagine my surprise to see Julia from Great British Baking Show fame, and her husband, touring China! You MUST travel China more extensively! I will visit your other videos to see other countries. Take care from Florida. ❤

[@Yummy_Joy]

Welcome to China! I watched your video on Chinese TikTok which is uploaded with Chinese subtitles by others and it’s quite amazing.Hope you have a nice trip!

[@FlyToChina0071]

I visited China app 55 times from 1999 to 2012, in total more than 1000 traveling days. Always flying into Beijing and back from there. In between I visited many other places from northeast to Tibet, central China and Hainan Island. It was great to see you at the Great Wall (been there 7 times at different locations) and also to see my old “second home” - Hongqiao market. We always visited the same shop, and today I have still clothes purchased there. The quality was top level. Always enjoying all of your videos from around the world - Keep them coming Regards from Denmark

[@michellemichelle775]

Thank you for your ❤ Beijing is my home and my dream

[@ivyjeff826]

Sky is so clear❤

[@freethinker585]

the friendliness of their people is a stark contrast to that seen and felt in Japan

[@xiaozh5063]

Chinese are so relaxed and chill compared with Japanese

[@zac-eu9eu]

日本人として中国人を誇りに思います😊中国政府は正しいことをしてると思うので無理に西側に合わせる必要はないと思います。4000年の歴史と文化は人類の宝です。人種に関係なく🎉

[@zac-eu9eu]

日本人は物価に対して賃金が上昇しておらず、円安で若者は苦しんでいます😅少子高齢化もあり活気が無く心に余裕はありません😢

[@freethinker585]

@@zac-eu9eu しかし、秩序、清潔さ、規律という点では日本に匹敵するものはありません 👍💖

[@zac-eu9eu]

@@freethinker585 しかし今となってはそれを誇れません😅なぜならその恩恵を受けれたのは20年ほど前までだからです🥹

[@deddygiririndjani635]

Try visit CONGQING , the futuristic city with amazing infrastructure👏

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

What a journey. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@JohnLvideos]

I love watching your videos , you go to so many interesting places. I am still trying to catch up on the videos you made 2 years ago. Look forward to seeing more

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

It looks like you guys had a wonderful time in Beijing. Hopefully , one day you will go back. so much to see of China. It's a big country. In 2018, Harriet and I spent 3 weeks there. We loved it. A return trip should include The Terracota Army Museum, Memorial Hall. Visits should include the cities of, Chengdu, Shanghai ,Wuhan and Chongqing . We barely scratched the surface. Julia , did your sister enjoy China ? Matt, were you flying a drone ? This was a well-done video. 👍👍 Sending you much love ❤ from Richmond, Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki

[@libbylaughton4202]

Wow! Just wow! I felt emotional just watching. One of the seven wonders of the world. Incredible. Thank you for sharing lovely x

[@hokeatseng4094]

🌀💯⭐. Tq for showing us the real feeling🤠. Wish I could be there one day

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

Be careful 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 beautiful roses. Wow what an amazing place. I can’t believe how peaceful it is. Not what I was expecting. Well done guys. You knocked it out of the park with this one..👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍

[@thirdrockjul2224]

Thanks for the great journey! ❤

[@themarksong]

Absolutely enjoyed your video, thanks so much for sharing!!

[@carycoombe3380]

That was so cute when Julia realized she was inhaling a rose with a bee in it, and just laughed.

[@HelenLoveNature]

Chinese Rose is the city flower of Beijing, it's even more beautiful in spring, welcome to come back to visit Beijing again.

[@walterchin8832]

fantastic views from the Great Wall of China. Thanks guys.

[@Yan.Ke.Ning1]

How can you only seeing such a place in the small screens without going there in this life... Life is so short, we have to, and deserve to go to stand and walk in such a beautiful place by our own, to feel it by our own

[@sekcquah9258]

My 2nd time to view your Beijing journey. I must you you two are incredibly spontaneous and infectiously likeable. Keep it up with all your travels.

[@PragerFenster]

I would not have imagined the Great Wall to be THAT impressive! Thank you for taking us along! Not sure whether I would have mastered these incredibly steep steps! Almost reminds me of Angkor Wat, but my last visit there was about 15 years ago! 😁

[@invictus99]

Matt's Russian is exceptionally good I give you a high five bro, I have watched about half of your vids on this channel since January 4th. I wish my Runglish was as good

[@etow8034]

The Great Wall is like a protective and sentry wall, but also a freeway for the movement of horses and troops to move from one point to another if there is an invasion.

[@Resmith18SR]

Has Trump taken credit for building the Great Wall of China yet?

[@etow8034]

@@Resmith18SR Trump's sheet metal wall is nothing near The Great Wall. Now you should appreciate The Great Wall even more knowing that with today's technology and machinery they can barely erect wall for only a few miles compared to The Great Wall of over 6,000kms built 2000 years ago !

[@zackk4969]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiwan passport or Taiwan presidentt

[@Resmith18SR]

@@zackk4969 Go to jail just for mentioning it?

[@zackk4969]

@@Resmith18SR Yes Chiina has jailed two Canadians, two Australians, numerous Taiwanese and 1 million XinJiang ethnic minorities in the re-education camps.

[@michellemichelle775]

Thanks for sharing ❤ my eyes are full of tears when you were too😢❤

[@alexmelendez5404]

THIS IS IT! MY NEW FAVORITE KZbin VIDEO. YOU GUYS DID IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much!! 😊❤

[@taoxiaoxiao]

Great video sharing, welcome back to China again, continue traveling and explore more beautiful places in China.

[@MattandJulia]

❤️❤️❤️🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@anonymoususer4356]

Thank you guys for another GREAT video. Keep up the amazing work.

[@brewsterkits]

great vlog guys, so very interesting, i was glad you went to the wall, my worse nightmare as i cant climb!!! hope you go back again and see more

[@madmousetales]

incredible experience! thanks for sharing :) my dad is in china right now, I'm so jealous!!

[@ecclesrice9789]

Thanks for taking me to places I'll only ever visit through your journeys. I've camped in the Grand Canyon more than 10 times and traveled America a lot but never had the time and money to go abroad

[@bfair6284]

When there is a will, there is a way. You just have to plan and save up for it. Go experience a place where you only hear bad things on a daily basis. Your view may change. Everyone owes it to themselves to get a foreign experience at least once in their life time. Good luck!

[@user-sm3ru1fm6g]

Plus cost of things are low there.

[@zackk4969]

Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiwan passport or Taiwan presidentt

[@tsuileung5197]

There are a lot of Taiwan people in China doing business, exchange students and touring, visiting family members.

[@leahlee8291]

@@zackk4969liar

[@Tammywentwalkabout.]

We are at Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, this is the place to be at this time, love it, there alot of Vienamese. Taiwanese and Russian at this amazing festival - Keep your video rolling, job well done.

[@Zergcerebrates]

wow beautiful weather too.

[@dequanli5122]

you guys are the best and excellent filming. i would like to be a good tour guide next time when you plan to travel to beijing. I am a local beijinger and there are plentty amazing places worthing going.

[@KathrynHardt]

Guys, what a great video.Thx. so much.Matt is the history guy😊

[@zac-eu9eu]

歴史の人😮

[@paulgranthillier]

Thank you so much. You are inspiring and I love the journey you take us on. You change minds and perspective. Love all three of you!

[@johnburke5384]

Amazing video, amazing place......just.....wow !

[@yyj2560]

Wow nice clean and beautiful blue sky 😊

[@poetrygirl86]

Beautiful video and photage! Love your views and your talks with different people. We wanted to see more of the tour around the wall though 😃

[@yzhang9265]

I have been to the Great Wall when I was little 35 years ago. Really need to plan another visit next time go back to China. Miss it.

[@keyup2626]

Amazing to see the Great Wall, sure was quite the climb up in parts. China looks like an amazing country to visit. All the counterfeit products was incredible. Looks like you had a great time there.

[@zac-eu9eu]

偽造品ではありません😂

[@Asfghkkf莫莫-p2s]

没有假冒产品。

[@maxplanck9055]

The view is fantastic,what a place for a beaurocratic boundary! The wall is impressive,the walk looked really steep in places, did you fly there?✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@barbarawhitecotton9548]

We were on a Viking tour of China in 2011 and spent 4 days in Beijing and walked the Great Wall. Didn’t have the gondola then.Didn’t go that high up though. Impressive!!! Glad to see you back!!!💕

[@zac-eu9eu]

また行ったら発展した別の姿が見れると思います❤

[@paulb111]

You know what I love? Not seeing any graffitti

[@amossutandi]

And imagine the soldiers manning the wall at that time also had to wear kilos of armour.

[@lindathalman3506]

This clip was stunning. Only been to Canton about 40 years ago. My how interesting. Merci

[@zac-eu9eu]

今何歳ですか😊

[@Zanna_pr]

потрясающе! молодцы! спасибо)

[@NeoTemplar]

I feel guilty enjoying the views from my comfy chair as you had to hike all that way lol Thanks, it was worth it.

[@eoh7838]

Wow yeah ok! So I follow thread the globe as well, they’ve just done Singapore and now in Malaysia and the places are SPOTLESS! Like I mean eat your dinner off the street spotless! Even when you went down a residential street it’s spotless! Says a lot of the culture tbh! Lovely video! I’d have to be dragged away from the roses! ❤

[@paulk4662]

Great video again guy’s.

[@sphark-f6y]

What an engineering master piece!

[@bobl9117]

You had some beautiful weather while in Beijing. I admire you. But your observations about food culture (through trade and interactions via the silk road) are very insightful. Enjoyed your video.

[@shivam208]

Lovely video The other girl with both of you in the video actually seems to be a very nice person like both of you. Lots of love ❤❤

[@hmj1116]

We've been to China many times including the Great Wall Beijing,Shanghai,Confucius hometown,Hainan Island Hawaii Islands Honolulu,USA,Central America,Boston ate some lobsters ,Canada,Alaska,etc .

[@Asfghkkf莫莫-p2s]

感觉你在做梦去过这些地方。😂

[@郭隆克]

As your video recorded, the steepest slope is named "the hero hill", that means to complete a life achievement by finish the little challenge.

[@kupukupumu]

The Wall by itself is tiring, but totally agree that the view is one of the amazing in the world. Your video shows the great scenery, but being there and seeing with own eyes is a totally different thing. It is like watching music videos and going to concerts. Lucky, we were there in winter. Cannot imagine people climbing when it is hot. Cheers.

[@jabberjaw2567]

One can only wish that the wonder of this site could be shared with the world in a humanitarian way. However, where quite at odds . Your videos may help us get closer together

[@acuantjahyadi7393]

Jika anda orang barat , jangan membicarakan kemanusiaan 😂😂

[@zac-eu9eu]

西洋人はメディアに汚染されています😂

[@michellemichelle775]

@@acuantjahyadi7393hahahahah exactly 😂

[@ThongvanNonsithanh]

Thank you. Very nice.

[@GerryP916]

Love the content and you guys are awesome thank you

[@haihaitraveler]

Reminds me I was there decades ago ❤ thanks for sharing ❤

[@蔡曦-s7d]

Thanks for your vedio! Welcome to China next time!

[@Birdsfly11]

Having met a Beijing lady online back in late 2006 and corresponding for five months she invited me to visit her in March of 07. Her sister also met someone online and we shared an awesome two weeks together in Beijing touring many historical sites one being the Great Wall. This video brings back great memories of the long walk and surrounding scenery. Of course March was much busier with many visitors to the Wall plus those days back then seemed more welcoming to the country. We also took a 12 hour train ride to Xi'an City which is also a must do to put on your bucket list. Would love to go back one day! Ganbei!

[@shekharpathak7489]

Nice to see you after a long time 😊

[@0animalproductworld558]

Magnificent!!!

[@yanmuikam6160]

Good for you guys to get out of USA for far away tours . There is life in the East too ! Enjoy and do not pass judgement on others, to each is it's own . Good luck and God bless!.

[@darrylodare6168]

Nice video. Where did you guys spend Christmas? Your sister is having a lovely travelling experience

[@kateleatherbarrow4502]

Totally agree you should take time to just wander in a new city, get into residential areas, especially a big and famous one. You don't get a flavour for it otherwise. I'd love to explore the Forbidden City, but by going off track this made it a really interesting film with a different perspective.

[@paulwong9275]

Great to se you guys so happy ❤

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much, means the world to me ❤️

[@danielcargill8019]

Are drones allowed on the Great Wall? Any hiking trails in those mountains? Awesome views and historical value.

[@maesc2001]

Julia gets more stunning every time 😊

[@ruiyu9777]

Hope for more videos in China in the future :)

[@eniigmon]

I would highly recommend the next time you're in china to visit shanghai and chongqing

[@philipslee9814]

Do come back to China again! There are so much more interesting stuff to explore.❤❤❤

[@贺海涵]

A trip is worth a thousand words

[@boothbuilder]

Awesome.

[@jennyohara4011]

I was there in 2012, absolutely awesome..I love China!

[@kzhang-xt3rj]

Actually the Great wall was not builded in Qin dynasty.It was builded in Ming and Qing dynasty. The wall which was builded in Qin dynasty actually located in Shanxi province.

[@xixihua2515]

Don't underestimate these old houses in Beijing. They are called "hutongs" in Chinese, and are located in the heart of the city. They are protected for their historical value, and a single one could cost millions of dollars. Anyway, I can't afford it.

[@asan1050]

Thank you very much!