People warned me not to visit China…🇨🇳 (FIRST TIME IN XI’AN)

We are back in China with another 144-HR visa free transit.
This time, we travel to Xi'An, China for Chinese New Year!!!
Xi'An is the oldest city in China. So we were hoping to join the festive Spring Festival celebrations.
But many people on our comment sections are warning us not to visit China during the Chinese New Year because travelling in China is a nightmare during this holiday season. And many cities will become like a ghost town. But we really want to see what China is like during the new year. So we flew to Xi'An to find out.
Travelling to China was not what we expected. China surprised us!
Is China dangerous? Is China safe? What's China really like? Check out our vlog!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Returning to China for the 4th time :)
1:22 - NERVOUS FOR THIS TRIP? What to expect from Xi'an during CNY?
3:53 - Very friendly and helpful hotel staff
5:25 - NO BATHROOM DOOR on 66 USD HOTEL (full tour)
6:23 - Xi'an is PHOTOGENIC
8:10 - Are all Chinese food sellers this friendly? I think so
10:44 - WE MIGHT NEED A BATHROOM DOOR ASAP
11:36 - Please encourage Ivana to wear the costume for photos!!
11:50 - What am I eating right now (IT'S GOOD!)
15:29 - Chinese food makes my mouth bleed? INSTANT REGRET
16:04 - Mysterious/intriguing Chinese street food
18:15 - Xi'an has LOTS TO OFFER! (busy trip coming soon)
18:51 - Officially married = Time to buy ANG POW!
20:31 - To kung hai fa choy or not to kung hai fa choy?
21:03 - CHINESE NEW YEAR VIBES!
22:36 - Is this a BURGER or a SANDWICH?
24:37 - 5 STAR FOOD! (but it could use some mustard)
27:01 - Is China the best in the world at light shows?
29:32 - Making friends in CHINA is EASY
30:40 - China's cities are all different, and unique, and... wow
32:33 - FINAL REVIEW OF XI'AN (it's good :D :D)
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[@JetLagWarriors]

新年快乐 🎊 Happy New Year! Where and how will you celebrate the new year?

[@kyclaaa]

Setting off fireworks is illegal in Hong Kong so I'm going to ZhuHai where i can set them freely🎉 its a nice coastal city with nice beach and where blue tears can be found. You shd visit zhuhai someday! the zhuhai-Macau-HK bridge links these three cities and is easily accessible😊

[@rupertlee9356]

新年快乐🎉

[@AmelieZh]

bedridden 😂😂

[@adamwarwick7918]

Happy New year 🎉

[@blackblue-nf3mg]

不管如何 新年快乐🎉

[@unicornns5695]

I would like to visit China and Asia in general because I have never traveled outside of Europe and once in Egypt. Beautiful city, culture, everything is different than here. Big greetings from Serbia to people in China. And happy new year to you.

[@jd21847]

Welcome to China someday

[@Wa4a4a4gH]

happy new year to you, my friend

[@weisanxiao]

Welcome

[@hannahannahjr]

Welcome to China❤and happy Chinese new year🎉

[@borissnow7462]

Welcome to travel in China; the Serbian people are old friends of the Chinese people.😄

[@rorschachgotnicemask9449]

That candy you bought was honey, malt, grains mixed candy, which is actually quite natural and traditional. It tends to give you a mouth-hurting feeling because it's very dehydrated and sweet and will suck all the water in your mouth. In old times, people would give their kids some candy chips to keep the kids quiet(because it's very sticky), but if some kids were too greedy, and ate too much, their mouths would hurt, and the candy would taste bitter due to the grains.

[@Anonymous------]

It's also bringing much business to dentists. 😂

[@chestnutridge4187]

@@zackk4969Sick!

[@rorschachgotnicemask9449]

Does Zack K reply to everyone the same thing under every video? "Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiwan passport or Taiwan president 1" Man, this dude is really desperate...I received the same reply several times.

[@rorschachgotnicemask9449]

@@zackk4969 Because 90% of them got arrested or killed, I see

[@user-vp1vl6yp9t]

Thanks! I was born and grew up in Xi'an. I don't remember this kind of candy.

[@Chinese-Canadian]

To come back to China 4 times in such a short period of time really tells you how great that country is to live and travel in.

[@chindesu-us2qj]

thank you bro, i love my city

[@ranochung]

and getting into china is not as hard as people thought

[@racooncandycane9301]

This is not an intended knock down comment, but there are information about fake toxic food in China. Aren’t you afraid of it? Like the crappy yellowish candy at the beginning of the clip. Did you know what you are eating the whole trip?

[@kingswordsc]

When I see people brainwashed by Western media, I feel that the West has now completely degenerated into an ideological authoritarian government

[@mythbusterthe6749]

This guy is LUCKY for the 4th time as his organ is still intact and not harvest as we were told. 😂😂😂

[@daisietrains9981]

Historically Xi’an has always had a large Muslim population. It’s a major hub on the Silk Road and centuries of trading with the Middle East has resulted in the exchange of spices and religion! :)

[@MikeStJacques]

Are the Muslims now in *Concentration Camps?*

[@polar3553]

历史中，西安是古代中国的首都，信仰伊斯兰宗教只是存在一些入侵者

[@Stolas1777]

Not anymore. Loyalty to anything other than the ccp will not be tolerated

[@jihongzhang1378]

Most people will stay at home, celebrate Chinese new year with family, almost same way people in the west celebrate Christmas and thanksgiving, it’s time to enjoy family gatherings

[@user-pg5cj3dl2t]

中国人过年是纯粹的与家人团聚的亲情假期，它的历史永远以欢乐祥和贯穿始终。而圣诞节和感恩节建立在另外种族的血泪之上。希望你在做比较的时候做一些历史方面的功课。作为中国人，你拿感恩节跟中国春节做比较，感觉到了冒犯。

[@user-pg5cj3dl2t]

Chinese New Year is a pure family reunion holiday, its history will always be happy and peaceful throughout. Christmas and Thanksgiving are built on the blood and tears of another race. I hope you do some historical homework when you make comparisons. As a Chinese, feel offended by comparing Thanksgiving Day to Chinese New Year.

[@user-jm4ll6ee9x]

Right 👍.

[@ssomms2361]

I get what you mean with Thanksgiving, I didn't know this until I was an adult. @@user-pg5cj3dl2t

[@Nzychen]

但现在许多家庭选择在春节旅游，度过春节的方式多样化了

[@user-sl9es9yi6x]

I’m from Xi’an and I’m studying in the UK now, I love my home town, hope you will have joys

[@jm7578]

西安有非常好吃的菜🏆💯

[@lawrencecheong29]

Most westerners have a biased and sour view of China. They also cannot believe how peaceful and modern China is. I regretted not going to China earlier.

[@DarkCriimes]

@@jm7578just don’t drink the water.

[@purnagurung9068]

We live in U.K and recently went to China for Two weeks holiday and among all the places we loved Xi'an most.we will Definately go again

[@solarenergy3535]

12'07 - it's maltose candy. It is nature food. Eating too much hard/sharp candy dries your mouth out and causes the lining to become slightly inflamed

[@humingubt]

I grow up in China and I never saw that candy!

[@solarenergy3535]

I bought it once in a Chinese store in Canada and learned how to make it. It's easy to make at home. Only 4 ingredients - maltose, sugar, baking soda, water @@humingubt

[@user-sm3mw7cv9m]

应该是小苏打加糖那种质地，有点气泡的，那种脆的​@@humingubt

[@yokaxi1011]

you are right

[@emilyyang8225]

It depends where you lived in China. Recipes:100 grams of water, 200 grams of white sugar, 20 grams of honey, 30 grams of transparent maltose, 8 grams of baking soda@@humingubt

[@Vinyay2130]

“Gung hay fat choy” is Cantonese pronunciation for 恭喜发财，in mandarin it is Gong Xi Fa Cai, same word same meaning just different pronunciation. It means wish you good fortune. It’s a common new year greeting generally used across China. The Cantonese version prevails in Canada because most of North America Chinese have ancestors coming from Guangdong. Happy new year!

[@hongtianzhang2475]

it’s actually wish you make more money😂😂

[@luia3911]

Cantonese is great… 👍

[@shallthomas1038]

​@@zackk4969😂😂😂 you are like a coward

[@icarusma7713]

@@zackk4969 You're right, I'm currently living in my 200 square meter personal prison responding to your comment

[@zackk4969]

@@icarusma7713 However, you still can Not say Taiiwan President Nor Taiiwan passport, Ha Ha

[@YongLi-np3wg]

Taxi fare of 119 yuan from the airport which is actually located in another city 60km away is very decent. Local price.

[@chunyamng4233]

I visit China in 2017 ，I can’t wait to go back there again ， One thing I like I can go out at night or day any time any where ，very safe there ❤❤❤❤

[@user-vp1vl6yp9t]

Remember Marco Polo? Europeans thought he was crazy. You are modern-day Marco Polo. Even today, your kind is rare in the West.

[@miki-wong836]

It is true that it is safe to go out in China no matter how late it is. Even a girl,😊

[@Vinyay2130]

The traditional building you saw in the middle of roundabout is a drum/bell tower. Classic Chinese cities all have them, you probably have seen them in Beijing as well. They’re used to report time, bell for dawn and drum for dusk

[@Alex_k_Q]

他们还没去北京😂😂不知道卡完西安的bug以后会不会去北京……不过我隐约记得他们下一步是去哈萨克斯坦

[@zackk4969]

Don’t go to Chiiina! Foreigner will be put into jaiil if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan presiident

[@rogernguyen1273]

@@zackk4969 go away mate not good to troll

[@zackk4969]

@@rogernguyen1273 shuuuuutuuuuuup commmie!

[@user-sd1rv6rh2x]

BS@@zackk4969

[@marcc1830]

Xi'an (historic Chang'an) is the ancient capital for 13 of China's dynasties including some of the earliest. Hence youi have all the "princess" there. Most of the Tang poetry, classic story and uncountable historic event took place here. President Xi Jing Ping once said something to the point that you want to see modern China, go to Shanghai; China a couple of centuries ago, go to Beijing, to see China a thousand years ago, go to Xian.

[@anliang8262]

no.a thousand years ago that must be the city of Kaifeng,two thousands years ago,Xi'an is.

[@benthekeeshond545]

@@anliang8262 When was the Great Tang, 大唐?

[@user-ll4vo6te7f]

@@benthekeeshond545AC618

[@user-ev5ws3gw4g]

@@benthekeeshond545 Xi 'an has been the capital since the Zhou Dynasty, almost three thousand years ago.

[@dayemao]

​@@benthekeeshond545大唐是1000年前😊

[@YongLi-np3wg]

15:55 That yellow honey taste solid stuff should be a traditional street sugar snack called 老糖 (old sugur, honeycomb toffee). It is made of barley malt(maltose), millet,corn, pear, wild bee honey. Ingredients are melted stirred and cooled to solid state. It is not likely to be synthetic cause that will be more expensive and should not be a tourist scam either because it is mostly sold to locals. The burning taste may come from the honey or ginger in it. And it shouldn't be eaten too much. In our childhood a small piece goes a long way. Anyway don't worry.

[@zackk4969]

Don’t go to Chiiina! Foreigner will be put into jaiil if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan presiident2

[@user-jg4nr1ol7n]

@@zackk4969 🤡

[@partyhu]

老糖主要是红薯做的，颜色也比较深

[@user-pm9hh7is4w]

FAAAAAKE NEWS😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@jrwkd6114]

15: 26 candies are natural maltose, but after repeated pulling and pulling, the maltose will burst into bubbles and become very brittle. The discomfort in your mouth is caused by the prickles produced by honeycomb treatment😂

[@ShamanKish]

Honey bites!

[@BenjiSun]

In UK and Canada, they have something called a Crunchie bar by Cadbury. the honeycomb stuff inside is exactly what this is.

[@butterfingers8]

​@@zackk4969That's total bullshit my brother in Law is Taiwanese and his very anti CCP yet he his travelling around China fine

[@chindesu-us2qj]

​@@zackk4969that's not true. but it's true that we'll be unfriendly if you say something about spilt of China. Taiwan is a part of China.

[@zackk4969]

@@chindesu-us2qjIn 2023 foreigners who visited Chiina is less than 10% of 2019

[@bananaana1860]

I really want to convey how grateful I am for you guys, your effort to upload and film and travel in my country really warms my heart. Thank you for showing so many people my home country!

[@yl4245]

Hi, Xi’an local is here! I’m surprised that the first halal crispy beef bun and the Xi’an traditional pork burger shops you went to are all my favourite! How lucky you are! There are a lot ppl come to visit xi’an but never have a chance to eat these two correct and authentic food! And you just passed by then try! Hahaha! Hope you can enjoy the trip and let me know if you need any help!❤

[@JetLagWarriors]

Oh wow! We got very lucky then!

[@yl4245]

@@JetLagWarriorsusually we don’t eat the pork burger only. We usually eat a set called 三秦套餐 (san qin tao can) which comes with a normal pork burger, a bowl of 凉皮 (liang pi), and a bottle of the local orange soda called 冰峰 (bing Feng). Please visit restaurant again before you leave and eat them together! This combination will make every single one more delicious!❤

[@amberrrliang3774]

I'm from Xi'an and now having university in Toronto. Your video made me feel like coming home! Hope u like this experience!

[@GamelanSinarSurya]

As a North American, I really appreciate how and friendly you are as a visitor. And the local people seem really wonderful. Really makes me want to visit Xi'an!

[@benthekeeshond545]

When you spend money, people are usually friendly.

[@babc97]

How do you think the money were spent, and people usully still not friendly?@@benthekeeshond545

[@user-dg6eg2vh7q]

Your heart is so black,darkness.@@benthekeeshond545

[@freefeng5960]

@@benthekeeshond545 I guess it‘s true in ur country and u sound never seen the world outside of it。

[@user-py1oy7ki9h]

My friend, I hope you have the opportunity to come to China.

[@nicky12951]

What Ivana said about Dragon is the best in Chinese zodiac is right. Since Dragon is the only fantasy animal in Chinese zodiac and it was the symbol of the Chinese emperor in traditional culture.

[@NoohCee]

Though dragon is the most powerful creature, yet it is benevolent and has a soft and kind heart. Just like China. The dragon represents Chinese values, be strong and kind.

[@yokaxi1011]

it‘s not called dragon，it’s loong

[@gegao9271]

Because Dragon is such powerful mystic creature, it goes both ways. Many people believe the year of Dragon could be the time of big fluctuations/changes.

[@iamnotfooled]

It is actually called Loong. It’s different from the dragon of the west. The name dragon is a misnomer for Loong

[@user-kd7pb5kc1u]

You must go to The wild Goose Pogoda and The Grand Tang Mall (大唐不夜城or you can translate it as Grand Tang Never night City)at night !The night view is incredible!

[@lizz7805]

wow, the lantern festival is coming straight out of a fairytale, breathtakingly beautiful. 🥰

[@chindesu-us2qj]

I went to this festival ten years ago when I was a child. It's a pity that I have not been the wall after that time even though I live close to that wall. It changed a lot, so amazing. I decide to join the festival this year.

[@hushy9695]

I like the fact that Xian city maintains the ancient wall surrounding the old town of the city , climb up the wall to enjoy the view

[@skevx0]

😂 Steve and Ivana keep coming back they really need tourist visas for a longer trip

[@user-cz7ug1wu3m]

Happy Chinese New Year!

[@ghost-crab]

Roujiamo, often referred to as the "Chinese hamburger," is a famous street food originating from Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province. This delectable snack consists of two main components: the "mo," a type of flatbread that's slightly crispy on the outside while remaining soft on the inside, and the "rou," which refers to the succulent, slow-stewed meat, typically either beef or lamb, finely chopped or shredded. The preparation of Roujiamo is an art in itself. The meat is stewed for hours with an array of spices and seasonings until it becomes tender and flavorful. Meanwhile, the bread is baked to achieve the perfect balance of a crunchy crust and a soft interior. To assemble, the bread is split open, some of the fluffy inside is removed to make room, and then it's generously filled with the juicy, aromatic meat. For visitors, it's an absolute must-try, offering a taste of authentic Chinese street food that's both satisfying and steeped in tradition.

[@gegao9271]

I like the less authentic version of Roujiamo, which they add in green pepper, cilantro and even onion, making the sandwich less greasy.

[@KING-XINJIANG]

​@@gegao9271 The pairing you mentioned often uses chicken and beef, which are sold in Hui restaurants in Xinjiang

[@jihongzhang1378]

Happy Chinese New Year! 新年快乐🍾️🎆🎉🎊

[@billy165]

It’s called honey cone candy, very traditional Chinese candy… it’s not common anymore, because Xi’an is old city with history, so you can still see very traditional Chinese food.

[@jrwkd6114]

17:27 There is a problem with the translation of Century egg. In fact, the method and principle of making Century egg is to add alkaline substances (such as plant ash) into the mud, and then wrap the duck egg. In less than a month, these alkaline substances make the duck egg mature.

[@GS-pg5qz]

You also usually don't eat it on it's own. You can cut it up and dress it with soy sauce, chinese vinegar, sesame oil, and maybe julienned ginger or scallion. Its also used to make some savory congees.

[@stefaniefeatsun]

You can eat it with sugar also

[@Liujun-mt6qu]

@@stefaniefeatsun 啊？加糖吃.........？俄...........

[@talkthetalk3798]

Yes, the idea is to use alkaline to denature the protein in eggs to let them become like cooked ones which are denatured by heat.

[@ssomms2361]

I don't get why call it century old egg? Just call it by it's name instead of translated, the translation is totally off anyway. Pi Dan

[@molan0423]

Loved all your videos! Happy Chinese New Year!🐲🧧✨

[@JetLagWarriors]

Thanks for enjoying our videos! We appreciate your support and donation. Happy New Year!

[@lilychen6107]

Happy Chinese new year! Have great time in China! Love your videos

[@joetsang3728]

Ivana is so intelligent, nice! happy new year, guys!

[@himeow611]

Many people will stay with their family in the first 3 days in CNY and then travel around. I would recommend you to visit the most famous tour spots on the first three days, there will be a lot of tourists from the forth day. Its great to experience the CNY celebration here, hope you enjoy your trip. Happy New year.

[@resource5371]

you made me smile the whole half hour watching！！！happy chinese new year

[@chly8076]

Woww, so amazing lights!! Happy Chinese New year!

[@yeeletan7841]

Wow, the lantern & lighting show is out of this world, contrary to some advise against going to China during festive seasons, it's totally worth the gamble. So U won!

[@Fordance100]

“Gung hay fat choy” means wish your happiness of being rich. The light show was amazing. It's great time to visit Xi'an during Chinese New Year.

[@chindesu-us2qj]

“gung hay fat choy”is Cantonese, you say it to Xi'an people they might don't get it. In Mandarin is“gong xi fa cai”.

[@Smokeyiscute]

Happy Chinese New Year! Enjoy your trip!🎊 🎉

[@johnzhu5882]

One of the best episodes! Thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you so much for the hard work! Well done! 龙年大吉！

[@YongLi-np3wg]

31:26 The "city wall lantern show/parade" was one xian special event during CNY. Family will all go out to appreciate the colorful and detailed art pieces. One of my best childhood memories.

[@li_327]

Happy spring festival for your&welcome to xi'an😊, as a xi'an native, the place that I recommend is 大唐不夜城 and 城墙灯会，You might have already gone，they are popular and represent an important part of our history and culture，have a good trip!

[@baiyun7810]

回民街 永兴坊 城墙 陕西历史博物馆

[@baiyun7810]

大唐不夜城是必须去的 当然了

[@baiyun7810]

还有南门看乐队演出，我也西安的

[@HiHi3773x]

刚回来 博物馆根本约不上😂

[@li_327]

@@HiHi3773x 前两天我陪朋友参观，我俩抢了两天的票才抢上😭手快点出火星子了

[@JL-ur8cu]

Thank you again, love your videos, it made me wanna cry a bit because I live outside of China for pretty long time and I miss China from watching your videos, and so proud of China too.❤

[@wengkiong]

Kung Hei Fatt Choy is indeed Happy New Year in Cantonese spoken by people in Hong Kong, Guangdong and the Southeast Asia. It literally means wish you a happy and prosperous new year 😊

[@Cutieplus]

According to the description written on the white board. The candy you bought is called "老糖", commonly known as "malted candy". Its medical name is "Yi Sugar." It is primarily made by boiling a mixture of ingredients such as honey, millet, malt, hawthorn, ancient mountain corn, snow pear, Chinese yam, Fritillaria cirrhosa, and winter melon. It is known for its properties of aiding digestion, stimulating appetite, relieving cough and phlegm, clearing heat, and nourishing the lungs. It has a special efficacy in treating asthma and bronchitis. It is considered a green food and suitable for people of all ages. It can be consumed directly or brewed as a tea.

[@johnchen4061]

In case people don’t know, Kyoto in Japan was laid out in 794 on the model of Chang’an, modern Xi’an.

[@jefflai6077]

Copycat

[@iamnotfooled]

Thank you for this info. Please broadcast it

[@Unstoppable0810]

Although the layout of the buildings is similar, the structures of the buildings themselves are not.

[@hayden1770]

Just exactly who in the hell are these people telling you not to go to China? What do they know about China?

[@tweedy4sg]

Most governments in the West.

[@zackk4969]

In 2023 foreigners who visited Chiina is less than 10% of 2019

[@gegao9271]

@@zackk4969 just curious: how many zacck accounts do you have?

[@tweedy4sg]

@@zackk4969 Source ?

[@hayden1770]

@@tweedy4sg It's easier to travel to China with all these new visa-free policies for select countries.

[@kenyup7936]

red envelope, happy lunar new year

[@xz1891]

这也太慷慨了

[@xz1891]

@@kenyup7936 但你们素昧平生啊

[@sihouhisou948]

老板大气

[@Alex_k_Q]

老板糊涂啊（doge

[@ryanzhang701]

There’s no such thing as Lunar New Year in China though, you can call it Chinese New Year, Chun Jie or Nong Li Xin Nian. Lunar New Year is something created by the western media that doesn’t exist in Chinese culture, wrong translation.

[@syncmaster915n]

Happy Chinese New Year, Jetlag Warriors!

[@chaw294]

Happy Chinese New Year 🥳🎉🎊

[@zetaoxie7773]

I'm in shanxi, Happy Chinese New Year！！！

[@8899me]

Really fun to watch the video. Love it. 👋👍

[@Rita-hz5ny]

Glad to see that you have a good time in China! I am in Canada now, people here are also really friendly and enthusiastic to me.

[@echoecho6670]

happy Chinese new year！！！🎉🎉

[@yeeletan7841]

A wonderful trip in Xian, it's very refreshing different from typical Chinese culture good job bro

[@ABCtriplets]

Hi Steve and Ivana, since you guys visit China for multiple times using 144 hours visa free transit, you should really apply for Visitor visa (one-entry, valid for about 4 months) at the port of entry (it is called visa on arraival [VOA]). This visa mechanism starts just recently and you can ask the immigration officer fot it when you arrive in China next time around. It will save you a lot of money on those transit flights.

[@lawrencecheong29]

Thanks for this info.

[@jameswang2015]

Most Chinese people are very kind and friendly❤❤❤

[@cool8ug552]

Happy Chinese New Year !🧨

[@goldoildiamonds]

Someone I know in Shantou will be celebrating at home with family and a big dinner. I’m going to share a photo they sent me in the Discord. The spread they have is HUGE! That said, his dad has 13 siblings… so as Steve would say; "There you have it!"

[@SS-ko2lt]

If you think people are nice to you when you say “xeh xeh” and “hao chi”, wait until you learned to speak Chinese, people will really warm up to you. It’ll be a whole new friendly experience!

[@xxy-ep8ox]

happy Chinese new year🎉🎉wish you have a good trip！！！❤❤

[@summerwinter3796]

It was maltose, natural candy.

[@zh3495]

Happy loong year ！🎉🎉🎉

[@mewa-me1dg]

Happy Chinese new year to everyone！！❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉新年发大财！！！！！💰💰💰财源滚滚来～～～～

[@bbp36447]

Wow! Amazing! Love your energy😊

[@wetokole5267]

Happy Chinese New year

[@redmondlee9579]

Really enjoyed traveling along with your videos!

[@iyansetiadi1986]

Why not get a tourist visa? It is much cheaper than airfare. You can go to any city you want and you can stay up to 60 days.

[@eugeneekautama]

They are Canadians, currently travel in Asia. To do China visa, they have to fly back to Canada, wait for visa approval that takes a week with lots of hassle (invitation letter, proof of hotel bookings etc) --> they are travellers, and then fly again to China. Visa it self is not cheap, $100. Therefore, it is much much cheaper and efficient to do the free visa on arrival.

[@onionlondon]

They don't need to, they can apply in any countries for Chinese visa. ​@@eugeneekautama

[@sealtrader]

They can just go to HK for a few days while tourist visa being processed for like 3-4 days using the express visa process. Cost about 150 USD.

[@Anonymous------]

​@eugeneekautama I think most foreigners include Canadians can still get regular tourist visa for China mainland at China Travel Service offices in Hong Kong, this type of service was available there many years ago.

[@zackk4969]

@@Anonymous------ In 2023 foreigners tourist who visited Chiina is less than 10% of 2019 coz Chiina is Not a safe place any more 1. Wuuhaan flluu 2. Canadian could be in jail as a spy 3.Chiinese don't like foreigners especially you support Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, Argentina etc. US already warned US citizens not to go to Chiina 2

[@sihouhisou948]

14:00 what you bought is maltose candy blocks, which Xi'anese call "old candy". It's a rough candy made in the old way, a sweet flavor that some of the locals miss, but it's probably nothing special to the two of you I guess.

[@leoncrystal1508]

and which is probably the very streetsnack with the least artificial stuff in. Zero Putin personally

[@georwoogle]

You never disappoint your audience, Steve and Ivana. Thank you for sharing. 😄😄😄

[@volvox1937]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@user-kd7sv6lg9i]

Welcome to xi an，新年快乐，龙行龘龘😊

[@sho38]

You guys can inquire about going to Hainan after. Just announced that it will be visa free for 30 days for Canadians and other countries. Get some sun and rest

[@jingyan6538]

Welcom come back！！欢迎回来！！Happy chinese new year！

[@zzionz4764]

Happy Chinese new year!

[@hi_00_d1]

Looking forward to your next video!!! I’ve watched Ken’s new video and Ivana was really pretty!!!!❤

[@JetLagWarriors]

Coming soon!

[@JimH._cn]

Happy new year Steve! I hope have a great time in Xi'an and I hope you all the best for the forethcoming year of dragon.

[@johnd3860]

Enjoy watching your vlog, always.

[@weinapei8442]

Just came back from Xi'an a couple of weeks ago, even it is my hometown, I was still blown away by how beautiful and special it is now! Have a good time in my hometown!

[@lauchiwan3715]

Thanks for sharing that we in Hong Kong haven't seen it before. 👍👍🙏💪

[@robinl.3691]

your videos always interesting.

[@julioc4978]

Great video as always, You guys need to get a visa to stay longer for sure 🙂 Can't wait for more China videos Cheers

[@jameshaddan8538]

Great video - thank you both!

[@user-fu3ir5tc6v]

Welcome to China to experience the Spring Festival！🎉🎉

[@jtang8768]

The sugar candy is called Wheat Candy, which is made from the Wheat shoots

[@freelancekate8919]

Happy Chinese New Year Everyone

[@user-bottlemomo]

Enjoyed watching the videos of your journey and hope you have a great time on the rest of your journey.

[@rainzhang1957]

Cant wait to see Ken in this channel!!

[@Android_yang]

他们更新比肯慢😂

[@sola3225]

谢谢您！新年快乐！

[@la8060]

Nice, Xi'an is a great place. Here is a small suggestion. I think you should learn another useful Chinese word“一点点” , pronounced like “yee dean dean”，it means just “a little bit”. You will need this word before someone asks you how much chili pepper to put on the barbecue/noodle/hotpot, or how much honey candy you want to buy. . .

[@HTeo-og1lg]

CNY home traveling is a human migratory phenomenon up in the same league as the animal kingdom migratory phenomenon yearly. The yearly migratory birds, wallabies, antelopes , etc.

[@Jyoo609]

That’s honeycomb candy/ toffee. It’s made of brown sugar usually.

[@boiledpotatokouki5126]

‘kung hei fat choi’ is Cantonese and in mandarin called ‘gong xi fa cai’ In direct translation means wishing you prosperity, but usually when we say this phrase, it carries the meaning of happy new year. BTW happy new year in Chinese is ‘Xin Nian kuai le’🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@davidzfx]

Wonderful video, thank you for sharing

[@TheGohbomba]

Happy Chinese new year prosperous always

[@JenutTN]

Happy Chinese New Year Ivana and Steve!

[@karllee5864]

Chinese People always think Ivanna is chinese. That candy man ask Ivanna to translate lol

[@user-ks2yd5is3i]

新年快樂Happy chinese new year

[@user-jhahnyan]

Happy Chinese New Year!!!

[@cchu319]

That sweet thing you had is honeycomb toffee (sponge toffee). The same stuff in a Crunchie bar.

[@firefly4784]

Places in Yunnan, Inner Mongolia, Tibet, Xinjiang will be very unique too