CHENGDU IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED! 🇨🇳 CHINA VLOG

[@ridewithgabi]

What is your opinion about China? let me know in the comments below ;)

[@day863of3dayspecialoperation]

What exactly did you mean by you "were brainwashed by western propaganda"? You actually didn´t point out anything so it would be nice if you could explain what you meant. Just because you can have a lovely time in China as a Tourist (or as a local) does not mean everything is fine with Chinas polistics. The fact that China is supporting authoritarian regimes everywhere is not propaganda, it is the reality. Ask people in Venezuela.

[@asuangdaimai5077]

@@ridewithgabi I have no idea about China but according to your videos i hope it's a beautiful and always awesome 😎

[@bachelorscookingvlogs4649]

Love you lot gabi ❤

[@bachelorscookingvlogs4649]

@@ridewithgabi Please talk to me

[@Thoma51987]

singaporean here... love china especially the cuisine part ... been there since 2019... end of dec,i will be goin to xi"an to play around... do look for this thing call 宫宴 aka palace banquet (gong yan)...some sort of fine dining in ancient time theme... u will definitely love the experience.... i tried it in beijing... cost around 500 rmb per pax...literally change my dining experience...

[@arunp77_]

I am originally from India and had some preconceived notions about China before visiting. I had mostly heard negative things about the country and its people. However, my visit to Yangzhou and Shanghai in 2017 completely changed my perspective. China is far ahead of much of the world, almost like they are living in the future. The Chinese people are shy but incredibly helpful. The only challenge I faced was the lack of access to Google and other American-based services. Most of the cities are exceptionally clean, well-organized, and, most importantly, everyone follows the laws set by the authorities. We need to learn so manything from chinese. ENjoy your time there.

[@怀旧电视剧-w5t]

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[@jenniferzhang864]

A lot of western internet companies such as google refused to follow Chinese regulations and exit Chinese market. I think that it is really good for Chinese people and westerners so that Chinese can enjoy their peaceful life and westerners are protected from being attacked by the angry Chinese for western’s smearing their beloved country in such a bad way.

[@HumminbirdMoth]

If you use overseas SIM cards and data roaming service (yes, a little more expensive) then you can access LINE WHATSAPP and GOOGLE line of service but Google Map not as good as the Chinese own versions such as BaiDu Map. Gaode Map....

[@luckyh1217]

@@jenniferzhang864 Youtue也在禁之列亦是违反中共法律的你又用，说你不是伍毛都冇人信。

[@lindalui3628]

The infrastructure of China is new and impressive. Almost every tourist falls in love with what they saw in China. If you live there, the story will be different, which is why so many Chinese still try to immigrate other countries legally or illegally no matter whether they are rich or they are poor.

[@CloudHan-han]

I once met a Canadian aunt on WhatsApp who told me that she went to China to work as a teacher for a month five years ago. It was the most wonderful month of her life because she felt the purest kindness and friendliness.

[@K_one_w_one]

You're not the first Italian to visit China. Marco Polo beat you by 700 years 😅 But seriously, thanks for another great vlog & the tip on getting alipay.

[@raylechuga8453]

Yes the media scares us all about other countries but we would be foolish not to explore. Good job bro.

[@passby8070]

China is living in the future compared to most countries.

[@ofmikeonbike695]

I visited China for the first time in 2005 (I travelled by bicycle from Yunnan to Inner Mongolia, came through Chengdu as well) and I was blown away by the friendly, wonderful people, the delicious food and the modern infrastructure. It's a shame, what kind of impression we get here in the west because of the media and it's truly worth, seeing this great country with your own eyes. Thanks for taking us with you! Best wishes from Switzerland

[@manomyth11]

🤔yea', I stopped watching main stream western media a few years ago', so it's Refreshing to see your Live Perspective''''👍

[@archstanton5973]

*As recent as a dozen years ago I would’ve accepted whatever I heard from the “western free press” about “north korean/iranian propaganda lies” but today I’d believe anything coming out of North Korea before I’d believe anything coming from the 10,000% lying western “media” trash.*

[@ur-gurl-draws]

Im from vietnam, and ive always wanted to visit China because it has developed so much over the years. Beautiful country

[@meng6meng3]

中国离越南很近，来很方便。

[@sanqiJuly]

我记得我同事说云南离越南只是隔了一条河，而且中国现在有面签的，过来一次很方便

[@CloudHan-han]

I went to Hekou, Yunnan last year, where there were many Vietnamese people engaged in commercial activities. Welcome to travel to China

[@peterc66]

You can come to Nanning by bus from Hanoi 😊

[@tdepp1178]

Today, China is a safe and beautiful place to visit. Most Chinese people are friendly. Going there again in Sep/Oct. I agree with you, don't believe what the mainstream media tells you.

[@nihaochina0215]

I am originally from a small city next to Chengdu , now living in Shenzhen .As I am being told all the time that Chengdu is definitely many visitors' favorite ! Enjoy your time there !

[@jastinquitco]

Another nice and informative video. Thank you for sharing.

[@ridewithgabi]

thanks ;)

[@MegaBeaumont]

Incredible China! Amazing place and thank you for the report.

[@papaberchannel2304]

Thank you for Sharing this beautiful video i think this the best video about China❤❤❤ more vedeos Sir Gab❤❤❤ take care always

[@kiki-kaka919]

Hallo Gabi, Me and my husband plan to go China this New year and your Video help us alot..We are waiting for the next one ❤

[@ridewithgabi]

Happy to hear that :)

[@liutong4324]

Any needed for local guide? I've been living in Chengdu for 30 years.

[@sanqiJuly]

哦，我建议可以去上海，黑龙江省的哈尔滨，海南的三亚，四川省的自贡（自贡灯会），或者新疆

[@marnyburns3911]

What an eye opener. Excellent

[@peterelliott2914]

It was the people that changed my mind. I mean the places are great but the people are amazing. They come out to play, are kind and helpful and aren't constantly trying to scam you. I was there for a few years and ended up marrying one - together for 12 years now - mainly in New Zealand but we go back a lot. The Chinese people are a welcome change from the much more reserved Kiwis.

[@LindaDawkins-ux1vp]

Another great video, always looking forward to the next. Thanks for sharing 💛💛💛

[@mauromasi739]

Ciao Gabi, no io sono sempre stato affascinato dalla possibilità di poter visitare la Cina, forse anche perché i cinesi in generale mi sono sempre stati simpatici...mai fatto condizionare da quello che pensiamo noi in Occidente, anzi è proprio il contrario!!...cmq gran bel video e attendo i prossimi dalla bellissima Cina...

[@cathychung2985]

Guangzhou has the best food in China，and Shenzheng has its own sence of tech and modern vibe ，both highly recommend for you

[@CloudHan-han]

Guangdong cuisine and Sichuan cuisine are two vastly different cuisines, with Sichuan cuisine ranking first in popularity among the eight major Chinese cuisines

[@shihongling3521]

不不不！ 因为历史原因，海外华人大部分是来自广东。所以在海外，会觉得广州有中国最好的美食。 但是在中国大陆，大部分人更同意成都才有中国最好的美食。

[@maridadellarocca1125]

What a wonderful place!!

[@ridewithgabi]

Ciao Marida 🥰

[@wayneC902]

Very glad to see you enjoying your time in Chengdu. Get more bike rides to explore more and sure you will love this city! Chill and have fun!!!!!

[@o.i.c.uvanish9169]

China is going the right directions

[@ManjunathHegde-l8g]

Really I completely enjoyed it Thanks to Gabi

[@sarahmartin8111]

China is a very spiritual place, I'm so glad you have changed your mind on it😊😊I've visited Beijing numerous times and have always found the people very inquisitive and very respectful and kind ❤❤ .Your videos are always so enjoyable to watch thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏🙏🏍🏍

[@ridewithgabi]

Yes it’s very true. ☺️ thanks for the kind words

[@margarettang2201]

Amazing China!❤

[@acupoffanta1374]

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[@金隆熙]

欢迎来成都耍❤️love from CHENGDU

[@jeffcahill5722]

Nice, Gabi! I've been to more than a hundred Chinese cities, towns and villages, but haven't made it yet to Chengdu or Chongqing. You should maybe check that place out next. Bravo for tackling China with social anxiety. I can see you are being rewarded.

[@yoingen]

I accidentally saw your video a year ago. I didn't expect you to come to my hometown. Welcome. In fact, Chengdu now has 21 million people..Don't care, have fun.

[@HappyHourWithMatt]

Chengdu has a way of surprising you! The blend of modern vibes and rich culture is incredible. What was the most unexpected part of your visit? I never been to Chengdu, but I lived in Guangzhou and am moving back next week!

[@thomaslennox4072]

Great video, thanks for giving us a new perspective in China!

[@josephdennehey4126]

Great Video! Thank you.

[@OsherAstrology]

Gabbi, I like you and feel a connection with your energy, especially after seeing you in China. You also motivated me to have my first experience in China. 😀

[@wokaka11]

Jiuzhaigou is a half-day drive from Chengdu. It has beautiful scenery. In the 1980s, it was listed as a representative of China's beautiful scenery along with Guilin. Later, it was inexplicably replaced by Zhangjiajie.There is also the ancient town of Moxi磨西, which is half a day's drive from Chengdu. It is located at the foot of Mount Gongga, 7,500 meters high, and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. There are magnificent glacier landscapes, alpine primeval forests, and countless hot spring hotels nearby, which has a high tourism value.

[@zvikasadeh8923]

great video. thanks for sharing!

[@ChrisSmith-sd4pw]

Hi Gabi!!!! I had close minded perception of China, that its state run and so much government saying what you can and can't do, but your video shows so many welcoming people. Also so many people seem to speak English! I didn't expect all the shops and high end shopping too! Thanks for the video! Did you buy a traveling panda companion!? He could ride in your backpack on the bike!!!

[@ridewithgabi]

Happy to hear that! 😉 I didn’t buy any panda unfortunately, just the folding fan 😜🐼

[@OvenZheng]

我不知道你在哪个国家，但我相信你的政府也告诉你不能堕胎，公共场合不可以吸烟但可以吸大麻，不要谈论犹太人和LGBT，否则你政治不正确。

[@woshisuo]

Check the sales of high-end cars in China, and then check the sales of luxury brands in China. The Internet is so developed now, and you can understand it with just a little effort. Why do you have to live in an information cocoon?

[@wuyufei1980]

Actually, in China, there is no distinction between high-end and low-end shopping malls. Anyone can go in, and the goods are not expensive. Only luxury goods are expensive. But most Chinese people now shop online, so not many people buy things in shopping malls.

[@wuyufei1980]

@@woshisuo 老外查不到的，所以他们才会觉得中国落后

[@pamplonaHD]

yeah unfortunately the amount o gaslighting from the msm is insane... hopefully we're waking up to this madness. it is a great service of you to go there and do this. thanks

[@dextro7349]

Welcome to China! Love your vlogs and keep them coming. There are tons of places to visit. Look forward to your next video. Have a wonderful time in China!

[@moksha2280]

Love the fact you break stereotype! Love.

[@margarettang2201]

Enjoy Gabi's videos!🎉

[@ksks3188]

Welcome to Chengdu Gabi🎉Have a great time 🎉

[@cybernetics6437]

I stayed for a week in Chengdu right next to that beautiful bridge 2 months ago. Its wonderful to see all these amazing places once more. Thanks a lot to make me feel there again ❤

[@stonerduke]

Great to see you back with some awesome content Gabi! Lots of love from Melbourne, Australia ❤️

[@ridewithgabi]

thank you :)

[@MisssSunday-o8p]

Shenyang, Liaoning has very nice food! And it’s comfy in the summer, not so hot ;)

[@haiyanhutchison1822]

Sooooo beautiful!!! It is life!

[@MrAidenchan]

Thank you for showing this great city of China. Really admire you having the courage to go there despite all the language barrier and difficulty of the payment system. Really enjoy your video and hope you visit and show us more cities in China.

[@ellasi444]

Amazing 🤩 stuff here !

[@tomerlevadom5990]

I was traveling for two years in Southeast asia and never visited China. Thank you for the great video. You have a new fan from 🇮🇱 ❤

[@leoliu2029]

love your video and hope you have a good stay in China

[@ChongQingLaowai50]

I must compliment you Gabi on another well presented video. The Chinese are also very creative Chengdu is flat and some call it the city of bikes I remember walking down the side walks and hundreds of bikes and E-bikes whizzing past. that was ten years ago. lovely place I do love China and how different it is from the west.

[@waihangwong6513]

Love your videos in China,hope you spend more time in other parts of China ❤

[@mywanderways]

Great video, thank you for sharing my friend. Very interesting 👍

[@MiguelGuerolachafer]

Thank you Gaby for such an interesting video, what a Beautiful place, thank's a lot

[@Yixuan4ever]

Hi Gabi, I got to know you through one of the video that I saw in China Douyin app. I am from Singapore by the way. Just to share : I have been to China about 15 years ago to Yun Nan and Fuzhou (visited Lijiang Old Town etc). I was doing my homework searching about Chengdu as I am currently planning to go there in Dec (this year end 2024). Ear picking from what I see in Douyin app is also available in People's Park at probably the 1st teahouse that you did not go in but I am very happy that you shared more infor about the 2nd teahouse in People's Park where its less crowded. Your video covered comprehensively - thank you! I am going to share this video with my family so that they will have an idea of where I will be bringing them to. Good job, Gabi and hope to see more of you in China in the years to come!

[@gamingtideX]

Great video and showing us some random place in Chengdu!

[@sherealize]

Thank you for keeping a record😊 I'm not sure how long you can stay in China, but I highly recommend visiting Suzhou in the fall

[@SoloTravelingGirl]

Glad you came to China! I like your videos. I am also KZbinr but I LIVE in China!❤❤ just heading to Chengdu 😊😊😊😊

[@Rex39901]

Please make a video of changcha and other small towns

[@DavidSteele006]

👏👏Wonderful video 👍👍

[@clairetteblanche521]

Amazing China, thanks for sharing 😊

[@kingkou9932]

Chengdu Tianfu Square can not be broadcast live, it can be filmed normally, no problem, you understand it wrong.

[@ShraddaNiche]

Thank you Gabi!!! That looks amazing

[@917amazon]

It’s not just the city of panda but also a city of beautiful girls with good skin complex.

[@xizirwas7332]

I really enjoy your unique view of China. Welcome to China and wish you a pleasant journey.

[@tomyong8327]

Welcome to China, please visit more places if you can. She has so much for you to explore and each province is so different. Enjoy your stay 😊

[@Metham-994]

good video.I’m working in chengdu😊

[@eduardochavacano]

i only need 10 more province to say I have been to all the provinces of China. Does China have 23 provinces. I want make a video of my Top 40 cities of China, Chengdu is on the Top 10. I love the Fish pond of the people park.

[@ridewithgabi]

Wow.. very interesting 👍

[@easykoli2780]

中国的一级行政区共有34个，除了有23个省，还有5个自治区（内蒙古、广西、西藏、宁夏、新疆）、4个直辖市（北京、天津、上海、重庆）、2个特别行政区（香港、澳门）。

[@fivebats10]

nice , thx. Chengdu seems more expensive than other cities in China, 15 yuan for coconut juice, and the pork buns, but I guess they are tourist prices. Look forward to your future vids

[@ridewithgabi]

Yes I think those are tourist prices

[@yoingen]

I am a local in Chengdu, and my home is near Jinli. The price is very normal.If you want cheap food, you can go to the wet market to buy it. The prices at tourist attractions are the same.

[@liutong4324]

yeah. That's 100% tourist place. For local guy, we don't ever been there for decades.

[@troycoming]

wow. nice city❤

[@917amazon]

I been in Dali Yunnan province it amazing with the unique nature environment.

[@billhearing3355]

I really enjoy your video. its as I am travelling with you. I think more signs with English is definitely needed if tourism is to be promoted. More interaction between nations lead to understanding and harmony.

[@sibelwood9098]

Glad that you visited Chengdu, I am a citizen who grow up here, Kuanzhai Alley is very closed to my old house, hope you expore more in our country

[@00001111henry]

Coconut grew in Thailand 🇹🇭 tropical country. Never snow ❄️ and export from these country. Chengdu cannot grow coconut. Because city have 4 season. Longer winter.🥶

[@C-3POII45I4]

Not only are the winters long, but so are the summers; basically, Chengdu only has two seasons.

[@hsingchen5141]

We are also extremely happy that you visited Chengdu, thank you.

[@silverfox5554]

Hi Gabi, looks fantastic looking forward to more of China

[@Rex39901]

Chegdu china is no.1 beautiful

[@tonywang-kp9wf]

no, Chengdu is not, ChongQing is No. 1

[@asuangdaimai5077]

Wow i'm glad to see again fresh vlog 😊

[@leahlee8291]

You came at one of the most crowded times of the year because Chinese parents are bringing their children to tour around the country during the summer break.

[@changsimon2373]

There are good and bad people in the world, so in China too. Thank you for just telling what you see and hear without any bias.

[@yvonnesimons5896]

Very interesting video. I had wanted to go to China 30 years ago when friends worked there and spend some serious time. But I agree that over time I changed my mind based on western outlook. I never went. So, this is nice to hear and see. Looking forward to hearing more.

[@tonywang-kp9wf]

you should come and see with your own eyes

[@binD-ee1ji]

欢迎来中国😊 成都还有很多值得访问的地方。期待你探索更多

[@NoufAbdulmajeed-p1h]

Thank you so much to introduce to us the beauty of china cities and places. However one remark please.. I wish if your camera was directed towards the street scenery to your front instead of your face when riding the bike to let us see the street perspective ahead. And you can always tell us your opinion and comments. But truly very very nice places and views. Thanks again.

[@MissLizaYangonMyanmar]

Wait until you discover the real Chengdu not the tourist China. Amazing Trap music, clubs and its called Gaydu. I lived 7 years in Mainland China. Now I live in Myanmar. Enjoy. Taikooli is where my nephew works at Tiffany

[@driftert5687]

It was weird, they stopped you taking videos in Tianfu Sqaure. I was there earlier in March and took videos around, nobody bothered me.

[@kayapi5321]

This may be influenced by some live-streaming bloggers. In China, many bloggers broadcast live in crowded places, setting up a mobile phone and singing and dancing. Sometimes, several bloggers can be seen performing at the same time in a small square, which affects other people. The police may think that Gabi is also going to do a live broadcast.

[@itsjazzyjamtime4198]

Firstly both me and my daughter love your videos it is fantastic that you are back on our screen again.i both me and my daughter would like to visit China to see for ourselves you are correct China get lots of Negative media here in the West from all the news outlets which don't know why? I have always been interested in Asia culture so would be great to visit China one day. What is the visa process like? Is it easy to gain a Chinese visitor visa? what does a Chinese visa cost? thank you again for another great vlog Ps both me and my daughter are veggies we worry that there will not be food options or that this is just me overthinking .

[@爱就一个字]

看你是那个国家 中国去年对54个国家免签了 实在想了解 去当地中国大使馆了解

[@ridewithgabi]

Thank you 🙏🏻 many countries now can visit China for 14 days without visa. You can check online the requirements based on your nationality

[@horaceleung8646]

Regarding visas, I think you'd better check online, because the situation in each country is different. Regarding vegetarians, China's vegetarian culture is actually better than that in the West. You can check the vegetarian restaurants in local cities when you plan to go to China. Moreover, most restaurants in China will provide certain vegetarian options. As long as you enter the restaurant and tell the waiter or chef that you are a vegetarian, they will give you corresponding suggestions. And if they can't provide it, they will tell you directly. Remember the following Chinese characters, you can print them out or take a photo and save it on your mobile phone, and then show them directly to the restaurant waiter. 我是素食者，有适合我吃的东西吗？（I am a vegetarian, are there any dishes suitable for me?）

[@itsjazzyjamtime4198]

@@horaceleung8646 thank you that's great to know.

[@itsjazzyjamtime4198]

@@爱就一个字 i am from the UK thank you

[@MTing-vh8dw]

i think the coconut drink you bought, was coconut milk drink, not fresh coconut water a bit different.

[@Sisi-vp7xs]

I lived in Chengdu for 10 years and my apartment was 5 mins walk from the Kuanzhai Alley. I usually went out for running at 11:00 PM and had a glass of beer then went back to sleep. I really enjoyed the time in Chengdu. I know everyone like Shanghai and I myself also spent 6 years in Shanghai but Chengdu is always my Top1❤

[@datsunsss5456]

dude, I was here last week. wonderful place

[@tomsunuwar6940]

Wlc great freedoms anicent & modeen China 🇨🇳 ❤️‍🩹💐& wlc Hong Kong Taiwan & Macao too it’s a amazing stunning freedoms states of great China 🇨🇳 👍❤️‍🩹

[@Sasha-lg]

I love how informative you.

[@charleschan9273]

Welcome to China!🎉🎉🎉

[@danielwhite3474]

thanks for explaining us who Mao was😄

[@masque7645]

China has been making remarkable progress in all realm of its development over the last 20 years. I went there in 1997 for the first time and I witnessed the amazing changes of the country, the quality of life, very much improved in people's standard of living and also the people are continuously educated by the government even in social etiquette etc. It is now a super safe country to travel and to live, affordable and with higher quality of life than the western countries. I noticed the people are happy and they enjoy family gathering on the weekends, going out etc... It is super amazing to have made all these achievement to improve the quality of life of its people in such a short time. From extreme poverty to catching up and surpassing the quality of life of the western world. So when my friends still tells me people are oppressed in China and it is a communist country... I wish they would get out from the home and travel a bit more before they buy into the stories what their media sold them...

[@chriswang-dj9jf]

Welcome to Chengdu!❤❤❤

[@ซ่อนกลิ่นกระดังงา]

You look more happy and become yourself again.

[@lilypang7590]

You did good home work!!! Proud of you hahahah.

[@alisahe3318]

Welcome to China~

[@Kaspa999]

Hey Gabi, I'm a huge fan of your videos 👍I'm retired and living in chiang mai for 24 years now. Can you provide us with the accommodation info in China please. It would be nice because I'm planning to visit the cities you are showing... Many thanks and keep up the good work 👍 🙏 Greetings Fred

[@ridewithgabi]

Hi Fred, I am happy to hear that, thank you 🙏🏻 I was not satisfied with the accommodation in Chengdu. But I will share more info in the coming cities 😉

[@anabranek2161]

Hola Gabi, por el contrario no tengo ningun prejuicio construido sobre China y de tenerlo creo que seria opuesto al que tiene la gran mayoria de la poblacion occidental, aunque entiendo que soy una minoria, y tambien tu sorpresa al conocerla. Mi interes nace hace algunos años por cuestiones filosoficas y desde allí me dedique a estudiar (desordenadamente) los aspectos socio-culturales, economicos y politicos que dan origen a lo que es hoy una de las culturas mas ricas y milenarias del mundo, perdurando a lo largo de mas de 2 milenios. Seguramente te haga algunas consultas sobre tu viaje si no es molestia (estoy llegando a China por primera vez en Abril/2025 de visita), tenemos gustos e intereses similares y tu aporte me es de gran utilidad. Te saludo muy agradecida💮!!