Stressful Arrival in Shanghai CHINA 🇨🇳

[@willpalmeer]

Have you been to china before? let me know! 🇨🇳

[@arienkhan9631]

Hi, how are you doing my friend. I'm from Bangladesh. I live in Dhaka the capital of Bangladesh right now. So I'm going to tell you if you have interest please come to Bangladesh. You will stay at home with me bro. When you will come to Bangladesh I'll go to the airport. It’s my pleasure of mine brother. I hope you understand me.

[@magiclamp4644]

Have been living in China for 14 years. I think I'll stay here.

[@watermelon307]

@anglohan5428 Idk are you from there racist

[@latiendaca1773]

@1:35, …”lots of cameras”… Fact, density wise, England is got more cameras. Fact, Yet, England’s crime rate is in multiples as compared to China. Conclusion, China’s cameras are there to protect good people. I like this functionality of cameras.

[@caozijian6]

欢迎来中国，中国是全球最发达最文明最干净最安全的国家，没有之一，中国有自己的民主和真正的自由！西方只有他们资本集团的民主和没有自由的自由，还有满大街的流浪者，垃圾，毒品和枪支，就是一个字乱及其不安全

[@yonight6871]

You are very brave. Despite all warnings from the medias not to take ‘risk’ coming to China , you did it.There are particularly many foreigners in Shanghai, which proves China's security. Don’t be afraid of cameras on the streets. There are more cameras on the streets of London than in Shanghai. Cameras only record crimes but can also deter criminals.

[@Qingyi.]

Those media outlets don't want you to go to China and realize you've been living their scam for so long.😂

[@xueyanghu5760]

​@@Qingyi.Exactly my thoughts 😂

[@ipfreak]

from a graduate student to now, i have been living in the west since mid-80s, calling most of western people "sheeple" not really too much of exaggeration. western media, collectively, the best propaganda apparatus on this planet, completely brainwashed their people to the point that they blankly accept whatever they were told. in the west you almost never hear different stories other than the stories from the mainstream media. not like us chinese, we read chinese and english, we see both sides of stories....

[@Aapig]

He comes from a criminal country so he's afraid of cameras, forgive him

[@Flishman]

yes, so many people, unless do bad things, noone care

[@HKChineseCanadian]

Have a great time. China is really amazing. I will be in Shanghai in 2 months. Can't wait.

[@babytrump9421]

欢迎你，我的朋友

[@willpalmeer]

It’s amazing

[@bohan9957]

One thing that you don't have to worry about when traveling to China is time of arrival. I say this because you're completely safe at any time of day or night. When I travel to the U.S. and even Western Europe for conference, I must be vigilante on my time of arrival. A few years ago I traveled to Baltimore for business and arrived after midnight due to flight delays. I drove into the wrong neighborhood in my rental and I had genuine fear of my personal safety. The whole area looks like Somalia.

[@willpalmeer]

For sure so safe

[@hengzhou4566]

The USA is now just a third-world African country.

[@pmw148]

Indeed, a few months ago when I was jogging on the street in Iowa during my business trip, I was warned by different people telling me don't go there and there.....

[@BushmasterKaiser]

In Somalia, Killing is Negotiation. --From BHD

[@Nevancen]

​@@willpalmeerBecause of the cameras you're talking about, it makes crime more costly, it makes immorality less

[@punimarudogaman]

I checked on Google the countries with the most cameras on the streets and I was surprised by the result: London is first! Then there are actually just as many cameras in Singapore (maybe even more), there are also a lot of cameras in South Korea, and it looks like India is also at the top of the list. As for the police, I remember when I was in Japan, there were police everywhere, especially in small cabins called “kouban”. And if you travel to my country, France, you will be surprised because you will not only find police officers in the train stations but also soldiers armed with assault rifles (I say this because it is always very surprising for Asian tourists. My Japanese wife was always shocked) Speaking of Japan, tourists have long been required to give their fingerprints at Japanese customs. BTW: if you're wondering why security is high in China, it's because it faced the same problems as Syria: terrorist attacks in the 2000s, because of the ETIM (East Turkestan Islamic Movement) (around 1000 people killed between 2007 and 2014). ) and also because China fears color revolutions like those which took place in Georgia (2003), Kyrgyzstan (2005), Ukraine (in 2004 and 2014). That's why they banned Google because they don't trust the United States. They are convinced that the United States is provoking (or at least encouraging) these revolutions and that they were involved in the Hong Kong revolts. I don't know if they have good reasons to believe that the USA wants to take control of the entire Asian continent at all costs (they are based in part on the words of Zbigniew Brzeziński and the revelations of Edward Snowden), maybe they have no good reason to fear the US. I just say that this explains the high level of security and the ban on certain applications of the GAFAM. I let everyone have their own opinion.

[@JmShaw-cj1sm]

中国只想平安稳定的发展。谢谢你🙏

[@cheehincheong6719]

China didn't banned google.Google sold it's share with Baidu and moved to Hong Kong 2006.Google can't do anything without approval.

[@Nevancen]

I think the world should be lucky that China's Internet is not polluted by the United States, otherwise the world's media will be controlled by the United States

[@haniahannslew4108]

So many countries have scarier security systems than China but the west, particularly the USA never needs to pick on and smear about them. However, they keep picking on China’s security system to bash about 24/7 for years. I know the usa intentions. They keep bashing China’s security system to discourage China in catching crimes as well as spies.

[@GodfreyYeo]

Cameras in Singapore - for a small country, Singapore has many highways. The majority of these cameras are mounted high up on streetlights mainly to monitor traffic conditions.

[@kunzhang7662]

Don't stress man because Chinese people very friendly.

[@watermelon307]

@anglohan5428 Racist

[@willpalmeer]

They are indeed

[@jkuang]

I still don't get the West why they are not going for electric cars yet. I understand some gas car union workers are against it. But as a society, it should be major push for EV cars. In the last 10 years, Chinese city sky are much cleaner after the adoption of EV cars. There are no noise and no honking. And so gas smell. It is a perfection solution.

[@OhFookinELL]

Western mindset old fashioned and their infrastructure doesn’t support enough charging units throughout their country.

[@darkcloud5830]

Easy. EV is expensive. The Western countries are not capable of handling all the EVs. We still get occasional blackouts. Charging takes too long, Westerners are always in a rush. ICE is easier and cheaper to fix.

[@tkh2944]

​@@darkcloud5830EV is expensive in the West because of taxes. Meanwhile, the reverse happens in China EV is cheap & ICE expensive. Also, it needs the government's strong resolve to push & encourage the people to adapt for a cleaner environment. Therefore, because of China's systems & societal culture, the country can move rapidly to set up the infrastructures to adapt accordingly. So EV is cheap & easy to adapt quickly for the government/people there.

[@willpalmeer]

Yea why

[@dyrectory_com]

Don't forget the political climate (if you don't consume geopolitic and economic news you might not be familiar with what's happening) and the fear of ICE companies losing ground to EV developers, especially from China.

[@miikl2339]

If you see a car with a green license plate in China, it means it is an electric vehicle, while the blue license plate represents a gasoline vehicle

[@willpalmeer]

Wow

[@BoluoGao]

Why many people think that China is a poor, unsafe and closed country, it is completely wrong. People's lives in our country are not very different from those in developed countries

[@katyvaldez8890]

Answer is bc of lgn0rance. Reality is China is more advance and safer than majority of western countries

[@OhFookinELL]

Brainwashed by western media lies and fake news.

[@王艾迪-h8e]

夸张了老弟

[@Hduduchdb]

@@王艾迪-h8e至少吃喝差别不大吧？让你每天吃面包牛奶你也受不了呀。

[@babytrump9421]

@@王艾迪-h8e我们将长期处于社会主义初级阶段😋

[@高米-j8e]

I am Chinese and live in Auckland. I hope you have a nice trip there. Hope you enjoy the food and time. The metro service is awesome and cheap in Shanghai.

[@josechong8207]

Great to see you enjoyed your first day in Shanghai. Since you are from New Zealand, I am reminded of a fellow Kiwi who after visiting China, stayed in China some sixty years. His name was Rewi Alley. He led an amazing life in China. By the way, I look forward to seeing your next videos from Shanghai.

[@andesiliu7767]

There are more cameras on the streets of London than there are in China. No one is looking for cameras on the streets of London? Or being watched in London? For me, this question is shocking. Cameras can protect ordinary people from the intrusion of criminal activities, and enable people to enjoy the freedom to walk the streets of the city no matter day or night! This, China has done, at least, I don't worry about being stolen or robbed when I walk on the streets of China, or worry about someone breaking the window of my car parked on the street.

[@user-DROD]

When you encounter difficulties in China, you can ask people around you to help you, unless they don't understand what you are saying, so you need good Chinese language skills or translation software. Maybe China is not yet able to make travel comfortable for foreign friends, but China has been making progress and changes. As the same saying goes, if you have difficulties, ask the people around you for help. Chinese people are willing to help others and like to help foreign friends. I came across Google Translate, but I don’t know if the translation is correct. As a Chinese, I hope you have a happy trip.😊

[@foodparadise5792]

你到人家國家也要有準備，懂幾句當地話，太過遷就也不健康。。。。我以前到美國來，街上一個中文都沒有。。。。我們遷就西方兩百年了還不夠嗎。

[@haniahannslew4108]

​@@foodparadise5792 Totally agree. Chinese are too nice and give too much foreign privilege. That’s not good. But they don’t treat Chinese people or other countries the same friendliness. Don’t give away your self-respect and dignity.

[@zjarslipformpaver189]

Another "WOW" vlog series of China tours. Have fun in China

[@kitai-utka]

You could connect your bank card to alipay to pay cashless anywhere, even in metro or but, that will make your jorney much more fun. Btw, i'm already living in china for almost 10 years, haha

[@kitai-utka]

@anglohan5428 so what lol, im not chinese, don't care politics

[@willpalmeer]

Oooo interesting

[@techovore]

According to statistics, cities in the world with the most CCTV square mile: 1) Delhi, India- 1826.6 2) London, England- 1138.5 3) Chennau, India- 609.9

[@siqiliang6037]

As a 🇨🇳 living in nz, love watching this vlog :) Hope you had great time!

[@jxmai7687]

Love to watch all those 144-hour Visa first time in China. so much fun🙂

[@willpalmeer]

Thank you!

[@44bett]

Agree - many Westerners are show the world the true China.

[@滅滅-m3p]

Welcome to Shanghai! I look forward to seeing your next video. Chinese people, just like Kiwis, are friendly and welcoming. Don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it.😊😊

[@willpalmeer]

Cheers!

[@irritatedanglosaxon1705]

Exactly, u r in superpower country now. Hv a good time there

[@willpalmeer]

Thank you

[@DK-ev9dg]

Why did you say that airport smells like cigarettes. And you also said I'm being followed. China is free country. In America or New Zealand, I don't thing you can record at the airports or inside the trains. I hope you are not making fun of this greatest country on earth.

[@johnb6861]

dude huge props for travelling solo to China, im hoping to do that this year myself!

[@KrishnaSuman-nz4dk]

Main India se hun I love India 🇳🇪🇳🇪

[@刘艺霏]

Most young people in Shanghai speak English and you can ask for their help if you get lost! Don’t worry about them lying to you, 99% of them will enthusiastically help you find the way! Hope you have a good time!

[@willpalmeer]

Sweet

[@RajilaPaulino]

Welcome to Shanghai, the magical capital of China, and wish you a pleasant stay here.

[@litte_chiwi6547]

Kia ora, always nice to see people discovering China for the first time, especially from a kiwi. Enjoy!

[@winwin-ow6en]

It is so safe out there so anyone can show up without worrying about safety. It just takes a while to figure things out.

[@jzeng2022]

Shanghai has a population of tens of millions. If someone is following you and monitoring you at any time, the Chinese police will stop doing anything else. These recordings are only recalled when you encounter a problem. If you ever encounter a robbery or other unexpected incident in Shanghai, you'll be thankful for these cameras. As a Chinese, I'm not worried about these cameras at all. On the contrary, it gave me a sense of security. In fact, there are numerous cameras on the streets of every country. Why worry only about China and not London, which has the highest density of cameras?

[@willpalmeer]

Awesome

[@dariomendoza1518]

Awsome. I you hope you Enjoy your Trip Chinas is Huge and and looks very Peaceful. Greetings from Mexico

[@liwang3855]

Iam Chinese. Welcome!

[@willpalmeer]

Thank you!

[@NoohCee]

Dude, you are not being watched or tracked. You are insignificant! The cameras are for your safety. Unlike the US and UK, where citizens were eavesdropped and all online activities, phone conversations, and emails are closely tracked.

[@patrickharris5903]

brave lad. have fun and stay kind.

[@willpalmeer]

Cheers’

[@zac-eu9eu]

最も安全な国に勇気がいるならどこにも行けなくなります😂

[@handaxia1251]

Lots camera, since I step in to country right now, i am gonna be watched and tracked the entire time when i am here.. Why would China track you the entire time? is there a difference between being tracked/watched and being recorded unattended? who the heck are you that China would put someone to monitor you the entire time? are you not exaggerating the situation? my understanding is, if you are not doing anything stupid or making a mess, the record will be overwritten in days or weeks to come, so what's the big deal? I don't know about you, but I would thank the cameras because nobody would dare to steal my smartphone from me, rob, mug or attack me for no reason, you don't think so?

[@kennyng2289]

When you meet any Chinese, you say, "Ni How". If you want to say thank you, you say, "sie sie".

[@JJr-ce3vv]

Xie xie

[@willpalmeer]

Thanks!

[@ChunleiMuugii]

NICE viedo！Really enjoy it!

[@joshthomas1890]

Thanks for this will, good for managing expectations

[@monacolita9999]

Downloading an instant translation software will be very helpful for your future travels, Welcome to China!

[@monacolita9999]

If you encounter any questions, just ask the young people on the roadside

[@willpalmeer]

That’s a great idea

[@brianalbus5269]

Welcome to China very much. Have a pleasant journey. The young people in Shanghai are generally good at English. If you encounter language problems, you can seek help from them

[@s._3560]

You should go to Suzhou, a picturesque water town often compared to Venice (just ½ hour out of Shanghai by high speed train). It is a place of culture favoured by Chinese intellectuals, poets, craftsmen since ancient times.

[@songjin9420]

动车只要三十分钟

[@s._3560]

​@@songjin9420对，我写错了。改了。

[@indung-empire]

​​@@s._3560过境免签只能在目的地城市，苏州没有机场

[@xian4616]

Simple its not messy . Nice to . Easy transportation n explore to other cities as well.

[@zhangzhangni]

Welcome to China. Have a good trip.🤗

[@44bett]

Great first video. You're a trail blazer Will. China is experimenting with this type of Visa after three years of Co-vid restrictions. Thank you for showing some of the problems we'll have to deal with when visiting. Currently, I've seen fifteen channels using the 144hr Visa - you're the first from NZ. Have a wonderful time.

[@jiegao574]

又一个家伙开始上海144小时游了。上一个离开上海又去了重庆，还有两个还要再来，还有一个在北京。哈哈哈哈哈哈。😁😁😁

[@jinniwind]

说明144小时visa政策很有效果。

[@willpalmeer]

Haha awesome stuff

[@cshan5424]

Hi, Mate, love your warm family atmosphere. Early Chinese New Year greeting to your family.

[@AJadventures88]

Hi there! Im glad to see you had a wonderful trip 😇 When you arrived at the 144hour transit desk, did you present an e-ticket/outbound flight itinerary on your phone to the Immigration Official? Or did the Immigration Official require the actual physical official boarding pass for the outbound flight? Thank you!

[@Marty-o5o]

😓😓😓I hope this trip can help you break some stereotypes, such as cameras. I'm tired of often saying that having too many cameras means not being free and infringing on privacy. The truth is that London has the world's largest number of cameras, but its security is not even comparable to that of ordinary third tier cities in China. The police on the street don't care about what you're doing as long as you don't do anything illegal, such as robbery or hurting others. Also, before traveling, you may want to check the weather at your destination. Wearing summer clothes while walking on the streets of Shanghai is not a wise move.

[@willpalmeer]

I loved it

[@aevae8678]

Shanghai is really buautiful,I like this country.

[@jeanettefromchina]

Welcome to China! Two useful phrases here: "Hello (Ni Hao 你好）" ; “Thank You (Xie Xie 谢谢）”😊😊 Wish you have a nice journey

[@源浩郝]

Maybe “shit shit”🤣 No offense .

[@zac-eu9eu]

@@源浩郝😮

[@MM-kq8gc]

great video.... could you let me know whether a special air ticket needs to be bought to get the 144 visa? What was the issue? I was planning on doing the same thing but better get my facts correct

[@风吹麦浪爱浪]

They are only security but not police

[@willpalmeer]

Really?

[@Hduduchdb]

@@willpalmeer They are not real policemen, they are just security guards in the area of the mall. It is hired by shopping malls, and most of them are elderly, because China is very safe... When you see the real police, you will find that their uniforms are different.

[@patrickharris5903]

you're a brave lad. have fun and stay kind.

[@willpalmeer]

Will do, cheers

[@hynoor7254]

Going to China don't need to be brave, it's the one of the safest country in the world.

[@gujg2010]

it is what west medias tell them@@hynoor7254

[@zac-eu9eu]

西側メディアに汚染されると中国に行くのがちょっと難しくなるようです😂

[@lonewolf9245]

One day I wanna explore all the world

[@willpalmeer]

You should

[@darkcloud5830]

@anglohan5428Wow, a troll on his first video to China.

[@darkcloud5830]

@anglohan5428 There is such a thing as social credit. How do I spend it? What a propaganda sheep you are!

[@zac-eu9eu]

@anglohan5428悲しい人😂

[@cherry1101]

Hi maybe you aren't aware but there's a video by Ken Abroad with the exact same title??

[@AnunakiAtlantis]

You go so far from new Zealand just go to 7 eleven and lawson??

[@Charles-lq3fy]

Lol, saw many comments of brave guy! It will be very different from what you thought about China after your visit! Not sure if you've already left but i'm happy to help if you need when you are in SH! Have a good trip and hope you will come back soon!

[@willpalmeer]

Thank you so much

[@michaelchong101]

I will be there in March its my first time to China. Take care from Auckland

[@zac-eu9eu]

何を気をつけるんでしょうか😮

[@lingzhou9414]

Can't wait to see your next video about Shanghai

[@willpalmeer]

Out tomorrow or next day

[@alexc5288]

Welcome to my city! have fun

[@emcarson]

I’m just about to do this exact journey from bkk to that same hostel 🤣 backpacking minds think alike! So excited but terrified they’ll deny the visa!

[@kenyup7936]

Welcome to China mate

[@willpalmeer]

Legend

[@weideng3264]

I just watched this video on Bilibili, and then KZbin recommended it to me. Welcome to China,and hope you have a nice journey,

[@willpalmeer]

How many views does it have

[@丁乐乐-r3d]

@@willpalmeer有人在帮你的视频剪辑投放到中国的抖音和Bilibili上

[@weideng3264]

@@willpalmeer After seeing your question, I went to check the browsing history and found that he deleted the video and created Chinese subtitles to re upload, so it was only released for 3 hours with 1000 views. However, it is currently 4:30 am here，I have tried sending you the complete link several times, but the comment was immediately deleted，

[@muawannabe4104]

I'm glad the metro has dual language even though mandarin is the main language spoken in China

[@willpalmeer]

For sure!

[@jingmo2210]

Welcome to China.

[@willpalmeer]

Appreciate it

[@qinghaoyao]

Welcome to Shanghai, Welcome to China, Hope you have a wonderful experience!

[@willpalmeer]

Thank you

[@willpalmeer]

Thank you

[@astatan8024]

Hi, I am planning to apply for the transit visa for a two days layover in China. I have booked seperate tickets for entering China with Singapore Airline and leaving China with Qatar Airline. Just wondering if you could share more about your visa experience? Did you have separate tickets as well? Did it work? Some Chinese Websites states 'interline tickets' are needed. So I am confused about the visa conditions. How much does it cost for the visa application at the airport immigration? Thank you heaps.

[@ellocoparasiempre]

I would really like to experience how silent a city of 26 million can be so quiet due to electric vehicles! Mind boggling

[@michellej8230]

wow, visa free does attract a lot of tourists hopefully more. does not matter what their opinions about the country.

[@kingsleychong1987]

中國是一個非常安全的國家

[@w.z.6062]

what a wonderful experience!

[@如是我闻-h3z]

have a nice day❤

[@drewbice8424]

any way you can elaborate on the "direct flight" thing?

[@残風月影]

try using apple map in china, no internet restrictions, English provided and map information is up to date.

[@SunnyMa-iv2xu]

For French, Italian, Spanish, German and Dutch people enter to China no need get China visa can stay for 15 days visa free.

[@UsmanAli-dp9ik]

China Pakistan friendship countries 🇵🇰,🇨🇳

[@ayw3806]

Have fun in China!

[@willpalmeer]

Thank you

[@chengsweelim2765]

Beautiful 😍

[@willpalmeer]

Hahaha

[@黄黄龙-o2q]

​@anglohan5428你明白 别人都在看你笑话 也许有的人会把你当做一个疯子😂

[@zac-eu9eu]

@anglohan5428西側メディアに汚染された人間を見るのは楽しいです😂

[@andyl3655]

awesome!! I just left Palmy NZ and living abroad all by myself, nice to see a Kiwi travel around China~ looking forward to more of your China content!

[@willpalmeer]

So epic!

[@dicky-duck6632]

Kia ora​@@willpalmeer

[@xueyanghu5760]

Love how the staff in lawson kept saying mandarin to a English speaker😂Don't know if you understand what she was trying to say now, but she's really a kind person. 😊

[@hugefrank3686]

What questions did they ask when you are applying for 144 hrs transit visa at the airport?

[@eliso5973]

We don't use cash in China now, even though cash is still acceptable.

[@willpalmeer]

So cool yes

[@ccjoy7935]

Welcome to China, you are very handsome, looking forward to your another video.

[@thisiskevin1000]

There is Andy Boreham, a Shanghai-based New Zealand expat who work as a journalist and editor for one bilingual (Chinese and English) Chinese newspaper (Shanghai Daily and its digital unit SHINE)

[@willpalmeer]

Awesome

[@Anipanda4]

Welcome to our neighbour country 🇮🇳

[@willpalmeer]

Thank you v much

[@MdSanaullah-bolok]

The block is very beautiful. I am watching your video from Bangladesh. Come to Bangladesh and block it. Please bro🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@scottadkins1]

You must visit Chongqing.That is an amazing city

[@kingsleychong1987]

非常贊同

[@alextjflorida]

why people worry about the cameras in the public places? stupid!

[@kingsleychong1987]

我覺得這是確保每個人的安全和自由

[@cloudwithwind574]

Look at the shorts you're wearing, I want to ask, don't you feel cold?

[@Aya-f7p6t]

Just by watching this video it makes me stressed 😭

[@BobI-jb4rk]

Mad respect to you for having the balls to solo travel the way that you do!

[@birdsnature6421]

and with 0 planning

[@willpalmeer]

Haha it’s fun

[@partyhu]

来中国旅行，不需要胆量。

[@damianchang4812]

Balls needed in USA,especially at night.

[@TAL142]

China is probably the safest place to travel solo even for female. That would not be true even in US and many European cities what people called developed nations.

[@jacintochua6885]

Even short term requires a bit of reading about the city being visitied and westherb and a bit of basic remarks.

[@UsmanAli-dp9ik]

Please all people visit to the Pakistan Pakistani people loving for all countries 🇵🇰

[@DW-op7ly]

When I was younger I would go to countries for 7 to 10 days to visit. Not easy not knowing the language. Other than learning hello, goodbye and thank you in it

[@willpalmeer]

Could only get this visa

[@tourismandcars]

Hello : Ni hao Thank you: xie xie

[@zoranmrdjenovic8127]

Long live China🇨🇳✅

[@XkMeng]

99% of cameras are not real-time surveillance cameras, they are just video recorder cameras used to look back while an incident has occurred. In addition, London has the largest camera density in the world, not Shanghai or Beijing.

[@SunnyMa-iv2xu]

Right now for Malaysian and five European union countries are French, Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch citizens no need China visa can stsy in China for 15 days without visa and then from March 1st Thai Citizen no need China visa can enter to China stay for 30 days without visa like as Singaporean citizen have extended 30 days visa free from February 9th.

[@zwbarclay8608]

you can use apple map in mainland China bro, it's very convenient.

[@boothbuilder]

Welcome to Shanghai

[@jialejin6901]

I saw someone else reposting your video on Chinese tiktok, and then found it here. I hope to update the next video soon.

[@willpalmeer]

Thanks

[@willpalmeer]

Really!

[@weinilu-o6s]

我想你一定会喜欢深圳的。深圳也是一个非常现代化的城市。