Shenyang - The Happiest City in China?

Did you know that Shenyang has been voted one of the happiest cities in China?
Neither did we, so we thought we would go there to investigate what makes the people of Shenyang so happy.
We were joined by our friend Amy from Blondie in China who introduced us to some of the best things to do, eat and drink in Shenyang. Check out Amy's channel here: / @blondieinchina
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[@Pixmosphere]

I agree, I live here since 2016 😊 people also just be more happy because it's cheap, the industry jobs are good and the weather is mostly very sunny with blue skies. And I forgot about transportation, it's increasing very conveniently with the frequent extension of subway and infrastructure for highways. And you can just leave the city towards every direction for a countryside tour or mountain hike and skiing. Even the Winter time is cold we have central standard floor heating systems and your feet never get cold. Perfect city for me.

[@tianli2253]

welcome

[@Nicofilms]

Great I'm pleased to hear you enjoy it so much. We really liked it and would have loved to have spent a bit longer but we were pushed for time. Maybe next time we are back.

[@felmusik5043]

How long is the winter there ??? Now i'm in Moscow and i can said that winter here is like 9 months 🙄😂

[@Pixmosphere]

@@felmusik5043around half a year, starting in October it's getting cold and it can snow already until end of March when it starts to bloom and the temperatures stay positive. 9 month would be too much for me though 🥶

[@maxli4178]

OMG, this is the best video that I've seen from this channel. Couldn't stop laughing at this video! It's a perfect mood-lifter. That part with massage had me in stitches.

[@Nicofilms]

Pleased you enjoyed it. Definitely the funniest one we've made!

[@jackg5321]

The juxtaposition between jacks description and Nico of the massage 😂 'like one thousand crabs having a rave'

[@madisonmelvin8817]

This is by far the HARDEST I have ever laughed at your videos. Jack's review of the spa was cracking me up so hard. I would LOVE to do this but hearing it from Jack's perspective is how I would imagine my husband would be. Absolutely hilarious!

[@Alex_k_Q]

Haha I bet he was doing it wrong or he misunderstood the options... Trust me it’s like the best thing ever on earth (or in heaven). I have to take a 5-hrs flight all the way to Shenyang and another 5 hrs back EVERY YEAR just to do the bathing thing (and get really drunk with my college friends😂) . It worths a life time memory trust me. I have tried the Roman-style, Turkish-style, and even the Japanese-style bathing w/ some sexual activities involved and even that can NOT compare to the pure-all-aged bath in Dongbei😂😂

[@user-rb7us2qm7c]

@@Alex_k_Qwith sexual activities😂??? I’m so confused right now 😂😂😂

[@achtungbaby2009]

nothing sexual..just flushing the plumbing by therapist to refresh the reserves storage to ensure it in good working order and no clogging that may develop into tumor. @@Alex_k_Q

[@Nicofilms]

I'm pleased you enjoyed it! I laughed to hard on the day and watching it back! It was such a fun video to make.

[@yaoguan5341]

@@user-rb7us2qm7c happy ending LOL. But not in this type of place

[@yangli1773]

I am so happy for you guys. Welcome to my hometown to experience the bathing culture and the local food. I literarily go bathing every two weeks, it is so refreshing and relaxing. Glad to hear Nico had a great time. Best wishes!

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks so much! We had such a fun day!

[@Alex_k_Q]

17:49 Vegetable in a seafood buffet? You guys should chain up Jack at the front door and bring him along after you guys are done with the dinner😂

[@HKChineseCanadian]

Love how you guys can eat local food and really enjoy it.

[@Nicofilms]

Local food is the best and China has so much of it!

[@hgos7211]

The high-end spa/massage places are one of my favourite parts of China, especially after a long day of sightseeing in the day😄

[@duileyah]

17:55 I think the correct translation for rabbit boy should be: 兔崽子。😆😆😆

[@Nicofilms]

😂🙈

[@alibol2343]

I didnrt know that you guys know Amy from Blondie in China. So nice when youtubers meet up. I also follow Katherine's Journey to the East. So I currently follow 3 people who vlog from and about China.

[@Nicofilms]

Yeah! We are Beijing besties! Used to live around the corner from each other. Haven't met Katherine yet, but maybe one day!

[@stevenkyle9426]

Wow, my hometown. I haven't been back for 5 years. Just miss those streets and the marvellous buffet in the bathhouses. Welcome to Shenyang and I am going to share your video with my friends in Canada.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks so much I hope it brought back good memories. Thanks for sharing!

[@Thomas-Chin10]

That's how the new year should begin!🤣Amy is definitely a pro when it comes to spas, and don't worry, Jack, couple more visits and you will get to at least 12!😂

[@Nicofilms]

We only go to spas with Amy she is definitely a pro! I don't think Jack will ever get to a 12 haha

[@user-lk4zn6rl5q]

Shenyang is my home town where I spent my first 18 years before college.

[@tianli2253]

中国年轻人对沈阳最大的印象就是刀哥和虎哥的圣地巡礼

[@Nicofilms]

Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@the18Ting]

What a fun day! Amy is such a great local guide 😃

[@Nicofilms]

She is great, we had a blast!

[@beyondfossil]

I loved the editing and descriptions on the massage treatment! This was a fun video! Thank you!

[@Nicofilms]

Pleased you thought so, we had a good laugh!

[@firejjb1]

perfect timing, returning to Shenyang next week after many years

[@Alex_k_Q]

清河半岛吧……现在太夸张了😂

[@Nicofilms]

I thought he nailed it, it was quite the experience!

[@tigerinus]

Amy! What a cameo!

[@emilydunbar7005]

Ha ha, you guys are too funny! Love this video, and can’t get enough of your happiness and funniness. Please give us more.

[@Nicofilms]

Aww thanks! I wish we would have had more time together! Next time!

[@bayernfan9557]

Bondie in China. lol. Her base is Changchun.

[@Nicofilms]

It is, which is an hour from Shenyang which is why we did the video here instead so we all get to have a little holiday.

[@songkon3852]

Nice video! I miss my hometown after watching your video, I am a Shenyangnese live in UK 😢

[@SS-ey3uh]

The most funny episode, it cracked me up, hahaha.🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks! We had so much fun!

[@Mariobrownio1989]

Love this episode 😻 you have great energy together 😻

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot! We had so much fun!

[@charleneji6759]

Jack looks veeeery refreshed after the massage. 😀

[@raymondlianto9882]

The food in the buffet seem tasty ❤❤❤.

[@Nicofilms]

Best buffet I've ever had!

[@DINGDINGDANGDNAG]

Hey, you can go to Shenyang Strange Slope, the Forbidden City, Zhang Xueliang’s Former Residence, Wanliutang Park, Summer Palace, Wuai Street, Taiyuan Street, City Hall Square, and North Station Square.

[@Nicofilms]

Next time we will definitely see more of the city.

[@caifrank7425]

Nice Traveling !!!

[@maguire5302]

Nico, Jack, Amy... wait, where's Jasmine!!!? She was with Amy here in the scrubbing before! 😂😂😂

[@sorlin2466]

Good job

[@caifrank7425]

You guys are really Happyniss and Sweet just like a Family !!!

[@Nicofilms]

Our Chinese family together again!

[@iinnrrr]

Just so you know, you could road tripping around china with an ev. Whenever you went to the rural area and needed charging, just go to the village office, they usually have the charging station, fast and slow ones, supported by the national grid

[@Nicofilms]

Thats great to know, thanks for the tip!

[@IMNOTABARISTA]

Amy and Nico, what a group :D

[@Nicofilms]

Dream team!

[@ahkoy973]

Great vibe 😊

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot!

[@manalin6917]

Jack's review of the spa cracks me up😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Nicofilms]

It was so funny!

[@user-tu2jx5op9n]

So funny! I really can’t wait to see the next episode and I am looking forward to seeing you in Luoyang, which is my hometown 😊

[@Nicofilms]

Ahhh unfortunately not on this trip but maybe next time!

[@passby8070]

love the vibe!

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks!

[@shan5075]

Great video thank you

[@xingw9358]

Always feeling so good by hearing the BGMs from Nico's videos

[@ricosun]

Another great collab with Amy

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks! We had such a fun day.

[@runtothetopelise]

Thank you for making this video about my hometown city :) I grew up in shenyang and left when I was 18 around 15 years ago, its more developed before but preserved a lot of the charm from back then. This video makes me smile so much.

[@Nicofilms]

Aww thanks so much that is lovely to hear, I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@Kelsze]

This is a fun episode 😂😂😂

[@Nicofilms]

Pleased you enjoyed it!

[@r3dpowel796]

The way Jack explains everything is wierd. Elephant trampeling? Crab dancing?

[@Nicofilms]

I think he nailed it, it felt exactly like that haha

[@lindyralph8792]

How funny. It was great to see the three of you together! I discovered you via Amy.

[@Nicofilms]

That's great to hear! Welcome! We used to live beside each other in Beijing it was great to see each other again.

[@thesweetdarkness3395]

Loved to see you all together once more, so nice! And how I related to Jack with the violation of the shoe theft and other later shenanigans x)

[@Nicofilms]

hahaha I'm pleased you can relate! I know we were so happy too felt like old times!

[@PeterSzeto-es6em]

Why would anyone not eat egg and don't like seafood 🦞?! You don't know what you are missing out, Jack! Love your channel; great video!

[@Nicofilms]

hahaha thanks so much! I know I keep telling him he's missing out!

[@PC.505]

love this video.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks so much!

[@lindahhh]

great vid! plz do more vids together, its so fun to watch!

[@7hx89]

Beautiful tubers in China, Unite! You guys and girls should come together more.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot, we have done a few videos in the past but it was our first time seeing each other for a year. Next time we are back we will for sure.

[@kenyup7936]

Good to see you Collaborated with Amy

[@Nicofilms]

We always have so much fun together.

[@kenyup7936]

@@Nicofilms excellent

[@AbdirahmanFarah-hr4wh]

Love this episode 🤩🤩 nd i miss shenyang china

[@Edmodn]

Glad to see Amy with Nico!

[@Nicofilms]

We were so happy to be back together!

[@qidiwang2795]

One of the best video from N&J

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks! We had a lot of fun!

[@Phobo86]

Vlog genius🎉

[@michaelchen5347]

In fact, most northern cities in China have such bathing centers. If you live in Beijing and the neighboring city of Tianjin, there are many such bathing centers. It only takes 40 minutes by high-speed rail from Beijing to reach them

[@tianz8286]

I’m really happy to see you guys visiting here. This is my hometown, and I am missing everything you mentioned in the video, there are so many more things to do than in one video. And Jack’s reaction to the bath thing is hilarious😂

[@user-oj9gx1fh9i]

视频里那辆代步小车可能不太合适，但是一辆正常航程的电动车应该是没有太大问题，了解一些使用事项，应对紧急状况的方式，提前规划好路线，毕竟前几年就有电动车进318线了。关于自驾去旅游是一个非常好的主意，也很符合你们深入体验各地文化的风格，考虑如果边境较多有跨国考虑油车也是不错的。相信基于这个方式会创作更多优质视频内容。

[@Jujuman2003]

"He was like going fully into me." 🤣

[@sargiedelosangeles8507]

Woah! Another refreshing content and one my favorite video already! I enjoyed watching this video and that bathing part is a big question mark hahaha! But based on your descriptions, I think this is very interesting and relaxing ❤ Thanks for this video Jack and Nico! Also to your wonderful reco of Shenyang, Amy! ❤

[@user-sl2go7yt4k]

Omg, that’s must be funniest video I’ve ever seen about “搓澡”，must give a like! 😂😂

[@szewhu]

Wow what a great video! What an eye opener for me! Thank you for sharing, Nico and Jack! I've been Shenyang once and I think it's about 15 years ago. Unfortunately, didn't see anything like the rubbing massage + buffet. Now guess I will go back there again. And btw what a pleasant surprise to see Amy also there having a happy time with you guys! Hello Amy. 😊

[@Mad_fly48]

It's a surprise to see Amy here 🤪

[@Nicofilms]

So happy to see her again after a year.

[@user-hf4tv2kr2u]

Shenyang is my second hometown. I spent 4 years in Shenyang for 4 years. I love Shenyang very much and very much. Thank you for introducing Shenyang to friends all over the world.

[@jtang8768]

This episode is absolutely awesome! so funny, and your happiness level conversation is top!

[@Nicofilms]

Aww thanks pleased you enjoyed it! We certainly did!

[@andyl3655]

omg omg, omggg omfg that's my birth place!!! hope you guys enjoyed it!!! ;)

[@Nicofilms]

We sure did! Hope you liked the video!

[@kayapi5321]

Have you noticed that every time Amy is with Nico, Amy's figure changes a little, and some places become bigger?

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

I laughed so hard and showed this to my English husband! “ what is it with you miserable English 😅 when we go to China this is where we are going 🎉😂” He went “ok 😏🙄” to be fair I may have shot myself in the foot 😅😬 Anyway I’ve had a good laugh it was nice to see you girls catching up but the carcass No 😢I feel like just leave these poor birds alone!💔 May I ask why did you stop being vegetarian? Also when did you film it ? It didn’t look so cold I would definitely consider visiting Dongbei I’m guessing you are back in uk 🇬🇧 now 🤨 (did u get snow today?) Take care Sabrina 🇫🇷🇬🇧

[@Nicofilms]

Haha yeah, it was certainly an interesting experience I felt like we embraced it more than Jack that's for sure. We had a great time together. Got to try the local delicacies whatever they may be. It was a weird experience though but I do appreciate that nothing goes to waste here and in China in general. Unlike in Western countries where they don't use all the parts of the animal, here at least it goes further. Jack accidentally ended up eating meat as a teenager and then just carried on. He doesn't eat everything though and his whole family is still vegetarian. We filmed it in October so it wasn't that cold. Over winter though it is very cold though but I thought we went at a good time. No we aren't back in the UK yet we are in New Zealand at the moment but will be going back in February. ☺

[@gurrrgurrr8194]

my hometown😢😢

[@rl6534]

welcome to my hometown. my Forever home. Shenyang. I am happy you like it.

[@lawlietl4569]

Do you have any plans to go to Harbin? I Have seen so many videos about Harbin in tiktok

[@ymhktravel]

Hmmm, I believe they have already been to Harbin.

[@Alex_k_Q]

The hotels in Harbin and the flights to are way too expensive atm😂😂 I’d rather take a trip to Phuket, Thailand, and that takes like only half the price😂

[@Nicofilms]

We already went but in the Autumn so no ice festival. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ_Cf5Krf5afgpYsi=d9wZBDq11gFRX1AY

[@hourui8858]

oh girls, you make me sooooo homesick😋

[@Nicofilms]

Ahh sorry to hear that but I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@lindahhh]

can u do a vid on vintage/ second hand shopping in china? since you like it too? I dont have much knowledge on vtg shopping in china in fact ive never seen a vtg shop but apparently you guys saw one there! :)

[@wow1024wow]

按摩部分 全程姨母笑看完 哈哈哈哈

[@fido-Liang]

没想到你们找到了amy😃 这一期视频拍的非常不错，把沈阳的洗浴文化、美食都拍了出来，👍 在贵州有一家比利时人 你俩可以去采访一下他们 顺便感受一下贵州的文化， Kevin还会做贵州菜 非常不错 去品尝一下吧，希望可以看到你们相遇🎉

[@Nicofilms]

Amy is one of our best friends. We used to live beside each other in Beijing. Thanks for the tip, we haven't been to Guizhou before if we do I will look them up.

[@LW78321]

Love the vibe of this video in particular 😄

[@Nicofilms]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kelvinyschun]

Awesome video Total cost of experience? Tipping required?

[@chenzuo8627]

definitely no tipping

[@kelvinyschun]

@chenzuo8627 Shenzhen Watercube and Queens Spa shows a tipping card to circle % amounts.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks! I can't remember exactly but I think we said something like ¥160 for the treatments I think the buffet was on top of that.

[@blueaotman]

中国没小费

[@donaldli1864]

Hahaha, the funniest episode

[@Nicofilms]

We thought so too! had such a laugh!

[@user-ee4rb6lx2z]

go to tieling,near shenyang.which is truly the most famous small town in China.

[@knackeredalien]

Sir Jack - I Am Stuck With the Vegetables But Know What ? That' Okay, Together We Will Have a Balanced Diet, We Will all Live 100 years of age, I am Sure ! Madam Nico - Sure, you tell yourself that Rabbit Boy 🤣❤️

[@Owen2077]

路上的充电桩肯定是够用的 五菱宏光的话 建议还是选长续航版本 如果每天开的距离不是很长 还是够用的 不过高速长距离的话 最好选比亚迪海豚或者好猫这种稍微续航长点的

[@SashaSteelQueenie]

love it

[@yxeanget-any]

the purchasing power parity per capita is very high. the people are generally wealthier when compared to the necessities expenditure, in turn, making the city rank first in luxury goods consumption in the nation. this is largely attributed to the early leading industrial development and command economy. the physical environment especially the cool weather and the mature infrastructures makes it very comfortable to live in. ive lived in many cities both inside and out of china, and yet shenyang remains what i consider the the city in china that's the closest to a developed country both economically and socially. the city also is one of the top five cities with the highest literacy rate, and bed-to-patient ratio and least gender discimination. and most shockingly, shenyang has barely had any further development since the 90s. these traits shape the people of shenyang into a kind of humourous, passionate and extroverted personality.

[@diffractionlee3639]

You guys were being very naughty in this episode you know what I mean 😂

[@Nicofilms]

haha we certainly had a good laugh!

[@joop8370]

hhhhh cuozao is the hot topic between northern and southern people, not everyone can accept shower with different people 😅, but I have to admit that it is really great AF🎉

[@Nicofilms]

It is certainly an experience, especially as a foreigner but I would definitely do it again for sure.

[@hetian5795]

wow

[@clementsliu]

it shows the importance of getting a good trourist guide

[@Nicofilms]

It's always great to have someone who has been to the city before.

[@yaoli7757]

沐里沐外 自助餐不错 蒸汽海鲜 都是活得 ~

[@johnkiel1000]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@good2freelance1]

So the last part was physical care plus food included ?

[@felmusik5043]

Jack the most happy 😂😂😂

[@SCIFIGAMESFANS]

ride the high speed train from Shanghai. It just takes 3 hours can to get there

[@Nicofilms]

Wow I didn't realise it was that fast!

[@user-ss3pq2wt1c]

Amy is really rigorous.😄

[@phangliuca3672]

❤😂 👍

[@Kevin-2049]

希望你们在沈阳生活的开心快乐❤，我离开家乡马上又一年了。

[@w121211]

I will be love to see driving an EV around China!

[@hong3170]

So finally you discovered Chinese bath culture. This was what rich people did for entertainment in old time in China.

[@Nicofilms]

Sure did, definitely an experience!

[@SCIFIGAMESFANS]

There is a bamboo sea forest canyon resort in Nanshan bamboo sea. There is a high -altitude swimming pool villa that can look down on the entire canyon. It is worth experiencing. Then there is the bamboo forest aerial cable car

[@NL-ch1ed]

Oh if you folks really do the wulin China tour series it would awesome.

[@IMNOTABARISTA]

"I am ready to be re rubbed." 🤣

[@Nicofilms]

😂😂😂

[@knackeredalien]

Madam you Do Look and Sound Like Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino), Aww, So Beautiful Real Life Variant Of Her I Guess ! 😇😄❤️

[@Nicofilms]

Wow that is awfully kind but I don't see it haha

[@knackeredalien]

@@Nicofilms ❤️😇

[@user-hj5jx7hf6x]

很对，辽宁人养老金人均存款可都是不低的，物价低，这样有一些适合养老躺平

[@user-kv9wn8ki6m]

欢饮来沈阳玩，现在沈阳的气温是-30°😂，记得多穿一些

[@Nicofilms]

haha I think we went at the right time!

[@YosngXQ]

I live here now. If you don't leave, you can contact me to take you to experience the city more deeply.

[@Nicofilms]

Ahh thank you so much, we have already left but next time I will let you know!