This is NOT what we expected China to be like 🇨🇳

Experience the heart of Beijing with us on our second day in China! Our travel vlog takes you on a journey through Beijing's most iconic landmarks, starting with the historic Tiananmen Square and the majestic Forbidden City. We marvel at the stunning architecture and rich history before heading to the serene White Pagoda of Beijing. The adventure continues as we visit the impressive Olympic Stadium, a symbol of modern Beijing. To top off our day, we savor our first authentic Peking duck and indulge in traditional Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant. This video is filled with beautiful sights, cultural insights, and delicious food experiences. Perfect for anyone planning a trip to Beijing or interested in China travel, our vlog provides a detailed and engaging look at some of the best attractions in Beijing.
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[@dunneytravels]

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[@JimmyJ-ne2uj]

They are stringent security whenever some high-ranking foreign officials are visiting the palace, just like here in Washington D.C.

[@leeway777]

Did you take this video on April 16? If yes, it's the reason they check your passport.

[@georgiana921]

I think the tickets you bought for Beihai park actually already include the pagoda, it's a shame that you just missed it. Maybe be less shy and just ask people next time, they would be more than happy to help.

[@user-gj1jf7ku2r]

Get out of china bitch !we don’t like Body odour

[@beauty1268]

Since you walk from Xidan station, that means you literally are walking through the front door of "white house" or “10 Downing Street” of China，on your way to the forbidden city. That's why the security is so important in this direction.

[@rider2731]

The way our government describes China's actions are biased and unfair. There's a double standard in the terminology used to describe similar actions taken by different countries. For example, when we devalue our currency, it's referred to as "quantitative easing," but when China does the same thing, it's labeled as "currency manipulation." This implies a negative connotation when the action is performed by China, even though it's essentially the same policy. Similarly, when discussing cameras in public spaces, we use the term "security cameras" to describe our own, while we call China's cameras "surveillance cameras." This implies that China's cameras are used for more invasive or nefarious purposes, even though both countries likely use these cameras for similar reasons, such as crime prevention and public safety.

[@zfg7845]

Your government is smart.

[@ganzhishijie]

洗脑

[@reackxhj]

eventually you took the red pill

[@charyoung8001]

The bias are in their culture DNA born out of fear and distain. This will never change. The cultural elites in the west manufactures and perpetuate this call True hatred to China. This attitude is a great threat to the safety of humanity as a whole.

[@yonight6871]

The German Chancellor is visiting Beijing these days. Beijing is the capital, so inspections are relatively strict. Normally there would not be so many inspections. You must book one day in advance to go to the Forbidden City because there are too many tourists. You can go to the Great Wall on the same day without making a reservation. Don't be afraid of surveillance, it deters crime. And the most surveillance in the world is in London, not Beijing. But what is ridiculous is that the BBC does not mind surveillance in London, but criticizes surveillance in China.You don’t need to buy a ticket when taking the subway, just scan the ALIPAY bus code.

[@LaylaLayla-wf9cy]

Why do we emphasize "surveillance"? But it's just a camera, it only records video. If there is no safety problem, the video will not be seen by anyone. If someone loses something, or there is a fight or someone is injured, the police have the right to check the video to quickly find the criminal. This is an important reason why China is so safe

[@DonDraper9527]

@@LaylaLayla-wf9cy100%agree with you❤

[@theokang6795]

@@LaylaLayla-wf9cy Definitely, criminals dare not commit crimes under cameras. Ordinary people do not worry about cameras. If people do, they must have done or been doing something wrong.

[@JennyLLLo7169]

China always gives some privileges to foreigners. Foreigners just need to act confused, take out their passports, and politely ask if they can buy the ticket now.

[@awaha_fxck-dut]

德国总理访华不是4月份的事情吗？

[@xinghelu2831]

Tiananmen Square is heavily guarded due to the former terrorist attack, not only foreigners but all citizens are required to show their IDs to be able to enter this area

[@LH1xx]

Yes, look the terrorist attack in Russia is so scary.

[@yilunbai]

Not only that, it’s also the place where leaders from other countries would be when they’re visiting China. It’s expected to have intense security to protect their safety as well as showing respect, just like general public wouldn’t be freely allowed to just wandering around the White House.

[@Alex_k_Q]

他们抱怨的时候正好经过新华门……懂的都懂

[@natearchibald5835]

There were German flags in Tiananmen Square because German Chancellor Scholz paid an official visit to China from April 14 to 16.

[@HuJincheng688]

To visit the Forbidden City, reservations are required because the number of visitors is extremely high, especially during holidays. As for walking on Chang'an Avenue in front of Tiananmen, the security is very strict because it is the center of power in China, and there have been terrorist attacks in the past. The security department ensures the safety of national leaders, government agencies, and the public, which is why the security there is exceptionally tight.

[@jeffriesadam]

For the reservations part, in most Chinese museums, foreigners can book tickets (most museum are free) at the ticket office using their passport without needing to book in advance. However, for popular attractions like the Forbidden City and some larger museums, due to high visitor numbers, tickets must be booked online at least 7 days in advance. Usually foreigners can email the office 1 or 2 day in advance to make a booking, which is a convenient option for those without a Chinese ID.

[@revenchou8798]

Tiananmen Square was attacked several years ago, and security checks have been strict since then. After all, Tiananmen Square is one of the most important symbols of our country. While protecting it, it must also be open to everyone, so I think it is not difficult to understand the strict security checks.

[@tc2334]

"attacked"

[@revenchou8798]

@@tc2334 i mean the Jinshui Bridge attack in 2013

[@tc2334]

@@revenchou8798 Ohh ok yeah i remember that now

[@treg9492]

I was in BJ this march and stayed in Hotels perfectly located at Qianmen St as well as Wangfujing, for a week. Couldn't get tickets to the Forbidden City (but I've been twice before in 1997 and 2008). Went to Univ Studios, GWall Badaling by hi speed train, Temple of Heaven, Shichahai, Old imperial Palace, Beihai Pk, Summer Palace, Qianmen St. (of course), Tiananmen Sq., etc. Rented Meituan bikes to explore BJ. Waited 5 hours for roast duck at Peking Chamber (Si ji min fu) despite registering on their online waiting APP at 3pm. Much colder weather in March than shown in this video but overall, it was perfect for us, and we had a wonderful time and enjoy this great city. Will be back again soon.

[@zimuli3549]

Welcome to my hometown, Beijing. Beijing not only has a large number of places of interest, but also a unique variety of huge and beautiful museums, most of which are free but many require advance reservations.

[@kofeesala23]

China today, in general, is not polluted anymore. The blue sky with some white clouds is simply beautiful. China has been constantly evolving for the better for more than 4 decades. A group of German diplomats and businessmen were visiting China then. Yes, you need to book a visit to Tiananmen Square. But you could make a detour to Qianmen and Wangfujing Street. There is plenty to visit/see in Beijing!

[@cryptoman9781]

When they had mass construction in the 90s & 20s that’s when they had air pollution and dust everywhere now they build a lot less and only some high end buildings

[@MaChenrui]

Their media used filters to make the skies looking polluted...😢

[@dlf4298]

Come to xian or chengdu during winter. You will see what really air pollution is😉

[@tc2334]

Beijing today, in general, isn't polluted anymore, but that's largely just because they've moved the factories etc. that cause the pollution elsewhere. China still gets very polluted in other cities.

[@user-ui9lu3ig3s]

我是中国人，我来自河南省商丘市。我可以告诉你。现在全国的空气都和北京一个样。如果你不信可以来我家乡看看。我会开车带你在我家乡转转看看。​@@tc2334

[@PeterSzeto-es6em]

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in town, hence the security was tightened up and you were stopped at checkpoints.

[@monacolita9999]

😄😄😄Please don't be shy, just ask the waiter how to eat it. They will be very helpful.

[@alexk5772]

Tiananmen Square is the center of Beijing and the center of all China. It is also the largest historical site in China. Security checks have always been very strict, not only for foreign tourists, but also for Chinese tourists. As for surveillance, it’s for crime prevention and crime evidence collection. As long as you don’t have any criminal thoughts, don’t worry, just pretend they don’t exist.

[@96518]

No they haven't. It started to get like this about 15 years ago. It wasn't like that when I was there in 2006.

[@woshisuo]

@@96518 后来发生过恐怖袭击，所以严格了

[@yangwang7201]

@@96518 It's clear that you've forgotten how expensive cameras were 15 years ago.

[@LH1xx]

Beijing is very very beautiful, if you are still in Beijing, please visit these two places Summer Palace and Prince Gong's Mansion, they are amazing, please don't miss them.

[@xuanwang9376]

The pie should go with the black vinegar on the table, and the sugar is just for the crispy duck skin, not the wraps. China has been working on planting trees for decades in West China, turning the desert into forest, so the pollution is less and less.

[@unitysong3999]

你说了一半的事实。另一半的事实，是把重污染的工厂要么关了，要么搬迁到河北去了。这一点我们没必要向外国人隐瞒，我们不能像欧美的媒体那样撒谎。

[@JennyLLLo7169]

4:40 Zhongnanhai is on this road, it is the White House of China. So the inspection is very strict. I am a local and I am often checked for my ID card there. Just show them your passport. It's just their job, everyone is very kind there

[@JennyLLLo7169]

11:45 Actually, there is a ticket office at the Palace Museum. Especially for foreigners, if you don't know or miss the appointment, you can show your passport information and ask if you can buy tickets on the spot. Generally, you can buy them. It's a pity that you didn't get in.

[@yoingen]

There are many Chinese people, and popular attractions need to control the flow of people. Otherwise it will be very crowded.When you went there, German dignitaries were visiting China, so the German flag was flown.

[@sarahxyz4639]

This is such an authentic vlog! I love it. As a Beijinger, I have to say it is a pity that you guys didn’t go in the Forbidden City. Actually you guys walked past the Tian’ An Men Square. For the Beijing Duck, the sugar is for you to dip with the crispy duck skin, which will melt in your mouth. 😊

[@szetodanny9979]

The fact that the owners of old houses in Beijing are all wealthy is true. The rest what I said just for fun. China's economic development has political advantages, and the people are generally wealthy and patriotic, which is my pride as a Hong Kong, China resident.😊😊

[@deanhong4553]

Welcome to China! Very nice weather in Beijing! Actually it's been always blue skies in Beijing for recent 5 - 8 years as Chinese government made a lots efforts to use green energy, which also makes China the most powerful country for green energy industry in the world.

[@LaylaLayla-wf9cy]

In the past, the United States and Europe said that China had serious pollution. Now China's clean energy is developing rapidly. However, now the United States and Europe say that China's overcapacity poses a hidden danger to world security

[@user-wp8gi9ck8q]

@@LaylaLayla-wf9cy

[@DW-op7ly]

They have so many tourist in the most popular tourist sites you need to get tickets in advance

[@ronaldtu5970]

Tiananmen Square is the center of the capital, no wonder it has top security. If you go to other cities, you would not see such strict security. Enjoy Chinese food!

[@mouseisbroken]

It is the most politically sensitive place because of what happened on the early morning of the 4th June, 1989.

[@ronaldtu5970]

@@mouseisbroken Not really. I've been to TianAnMen Square many times after 89, it is just recently raised to the security level.

[@eeqweqewq]

​@@mouseisbroken从08年北京奥运会之后，天安门广场才有安检的

[@cbcl531]

它们必定将这个和64联系起来，却拒绝承认它们在中国制造了多少恐怖袭击。以前连纪念碑都能上去的。

[@Cecilia-C-2024]

In summer you can see beautiful lotus flowers in Beihai Park, which is the most famous place in Beijing

[@jeffriesadam]

Beijing's air pollution control began in 2013 and till today. Prior to this, the government made several brief effort to control air pollution in 1998, 2005 and 2007-2008. I guess that was the time when Beth first came to China. At that time, the pollution was severe, with over 150 days of heavy pollution each year, and the sky was a murky yellow, similar to the industrial development era of Los Angeles and London in the last century. Beijing pressed ahead with a multiyear, $100 billion effort to clean its air. The authorities clamped down on factories, forced old vehicles off the road and shifted from coal to natural gas. And also spent more then 60 years planting trees in the northwest to combat sandstorms.

[@derek849]

If you cannot get into the forbidden city, you can still go to Jing Shan Park to overlook the whole forbidden city from the hill in the park, you can also see the city skyline from distance.

[@Cecilia-C-2024]

To Tian 'anmen Square there are two stations with the same is Tian 'anmen West, one is Tian 'anmen East, go to Zhongshan Park, Tian 'anmen West Station recently, go to the Forbidden City or Tian 'anmen Square is also closer to Tian 'anmen West. Now the scenic spots in Beijing have canceled their reservations, and only the museums need reservations.

[@anan-qt4qd]

欢迎欢迎❤😂，出门在外，吃点好的住的也要好点，不要穷游，你们挣得那么多，多消费点！😂😂

[@ivyshy98]

anyone planning a trip to china needs to research what attractions they plan on visiting and check if you need reservations. yes many you need wechat but just get a local sim and you are set. since it's in chinese, just ask your hotel staff to help you book tickets. china is a higher difficulty destination so if you survive your first trip with some satisfaction, you leveled up 🤣

[@ivyshy98]

there are lots of government buildings in and around tiananmen square area so that's why there's more security. if a foreign head of state is in town, there might even be higher security. other places in beijing will be normal and you really won't see this in other chinese cities.

[@sumting5279]

Food looked delicious, love watching you guys trying different cuisines.😋

[@z_a_r_a_oxowowsb7511]

It’s a huge place. Oh my word, incredible, nice video anyway

[@user-io4ct2xr2v]

Brilliant vlog as always. You guys are just simply the best and love watching you both. 😊

[@magnaviator]

Nice to meet you, enjoying your video and visit to China! 💖

[@cinnamomumcamphora8943]

Beautiful scenery you've captured! Thank you for sharing! Watching from Malaysia!!!!! Subscribed!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍

[@jerryding8848]

Beihai Park was the last Chinese empress dowager Ci Xi's royal retreat

[@boyanjin1247]

amazing day tour, you planned well.❤

[@gratefuldeadly7899]

things change over time, Pittsburgh and London and many UK cities used to be heavily polluted but not anymore.

[@charliewang2906]

Thanks for the video! There were extra security checks when you were around the square because of a visit by the German Chancellor between April 14-16. Normally there is much less security check. The restaurant you visited is not famous for Peking Duck, there are more even better restaurants. :-)

[@Pakooiscool]

I totally understand you. One of the locals told me that the security is very strict not because of the Forbidden City is so important, but because almost all the top government officials work near the Forbidden City.

[@taylorzhao4700]

Good morning,have a good trip in Beijing.

[@00001111henry]

Electric car 🚙 and electric bike 🏍️. No more pollution and the streets is quite. Less gasoline ⛽️ cars. Not like India 🇮🇳. Germany 🇩🇪 flags, because they diplomatic officials visited in Beijing.

[@auslei]

The security is pretty tight probably because a head of state is visiting. I remember we had super high security in Sydney once with snipers on building when Obama visited. That said the square is probably an exception in china.

[@yudonghui]

You should have gone to Jingshan Park which is only one stop away where you can overlook at the forbidden city. The view is terrific.

[@user-dfds9f3wh7in]

This video was probably shot in April, the month of the best weather in Beijing。

[@morchang624]

october is the best

[@mangcike]

no, I think summer is better

[@user-tq9xu3qn1m]

@@mangcike nonono，the summer in Beijing is very hot

[@matdunne]

Amazing 😮

[@a.z.7596]

Make a reservation in advance, especially in Summer. Tickets are released X day in advance Tiananmen square：1 day in advance Tiananmen flag- raising ：9 days The Forbidden City, The Temple of Heaven, The Summer Palace, Old Summer Palace, Beihai Park, National Museum：7 days The Great Wall： 10 days

[@violetviolet888]

18:54 you dip a piece of duck in the sugar and eat it straight. It's like adding salt to a chocolate chip cookie makes it sweeter. Same concept. But duck turns more savory.

[@dantifer]

You have a very busy day to visit all these places :)

[@DubboU]

You are 'not good' with chopsticks because you are holding it too low. It is the most common mistake. Hold it higher towards the top and it will be much easier!

[@dhwang960]

Recommend Summer Palace, my favorite spot in Beijing😊

[@ZZY168]

Welcome to Beijing! Subscribed x

[@yong415]

In fact, the Tiananmen building was rebuilt in 1970, and there is a reconstruction mark on the back of the second floor of the building.

[@markfreeman3240]

The German Chancellor was there, and that area has some of the most important buildings in China. In other areas of China, no one would bother you with passport check.

[@loraz1734]

So the sauce you had with the Peking Duck is called Sweet Flour Paste, it's made of Wheat but not beans. It might taste a bit similar but Hoisin is a sauce from Southern China but not Northern. And as a Beijinger, I got little disappointed cause almost all the Peking Duck in the states served with Hoisin sauce. IDK why

[@Reidar-vf1ez]

I visit Beijing in 2018 I rally think its time for me to go there this year., I miss the City and China so much. Lovely people and Lovely country. ❤

[@matdunne]

Hope you’re enjoying China 😊😊

[@jenme4796]

Watching u guys eat was unreal,so hungry now

[@tongli2191]

Hi Dan and Beth, Biggest welcome to China! Try to ignore the mean comments below your videos, there are always people who are not happy with their life. There is nothing wrong with being honest. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in China. It's a beautiful country and with lovely people in general. I brought my friends from London to China for a short vacation early this month, we were all really enjoyed the time there and planning to come back to explore more, take it easy and enjoy!

[@dunneytravels]

Hey tongli2191 thanks for your very kind words, very much appreciated :) Glad you enjoyed the video and also happy to hear you also had a great time in China! Thanks for watching and the support! Take care :)

[@heqiuyisheng911]

Guess security tightened during visit of Schultz, usually is not that strict

[@jake-mp6wc]

A Very real reaction. Especially when it comes to eating

[@monacolita9999]

That sugar is only for eating duck skin, not duck meat

[@MrDavidc]

First time we went to Beijing, we ordered a tour at our hotel, to join a small tour group, which arranged tickets to Forbidden City, Great Wall and Beihai Park, leaving early in the morning to pick people up etc, also including lunch etc. The only catch was stopping at jade factory and pearl factory, where they expect you to buy stuff, but we only spent the least possible.

[@kingwing3203]

Foreigners like to travel on a budget and are unwilling to spend money on Chinese luxury goods

[@MrDavidc]

@@kingwing3203 You have to consider the cost of travelling, which costs a few hundred pounds, just to get there.

[@kingwing3203]

@@MrDavidc For developed countries, it is less than 1/10 of monthly income, not much

[@user-bf2sh4hy9w]

Amazing China ❤

[@user-ns6ke6yf5f]

兄弟，放松点，感觉你太紧张了。

[@SL-wt8hc]

Whenever you eat with chopsticks, I would suggest you to ask for a small bowl to go with. It is like Cutlery goes with plate and it is easy to enjoy your food. As for peking duck, first you place the pancake on the small plate. Ask for a small spoon to spread the Hoi shin sauce onto the pancake. Put the cucumber slices, shallots and duck pieces. Roll it and eat it. Welcome to China

[@user-xd6hv9ur9q]

A happy trip

[@TingyuZhang-c9j]

everyone love ducks , welcome to China ^^

[@user-su1dy4si1h]

오늘도 영상 잘보고가요 ^^

[@YongLi-np3wg]

21:58 tiananmen square is open to public. The booking requirement is for flow control to avoid overcrowding or stampede. It's a bit inconvenient for foreigners. The government is work on it to make it easier. Next time you may ask the hotel staff book it for you.

[@leewong8628]

❤❤❤

[@linus631]

How about a "Tutorial on China travel" video? Like what APP to use, Tips you learn would make China travel easier! I bet many people would like to knows too! ❤😊

[@yudonghui]

This couple obviously did not do much homework in advance. They were stuck in the middle of nowhere when they came the first day and lived in the remote hotel in Daxing.😂

[@antiimperialism2739]

That subway map looks like cobweb , thanks for sharing!

[@Lumen-hv5tg]

this is because there are so many subway lines in Beijing, and it will be so crowded on workdays

[@ZhiyaoMa-xf6tg]

try shared bikes which were on the street!!

[@Damon_wen1030]

I am from China. Welcome everyone to come to China and take a look. I believe that everything you see will not disappoint you.😊😊

[@kevken5213]

thx

[@wongjerry520]

Welcome to China, hope you have a good time here.

[@user-ob6zu4ge5m]

usually if another country's flags are up it means a chancellor or someone important is visiting.

[@cabbyw]

I see skies of blue and clouds of white Looks like they made tremendoud progress on eliminating air pollution in Beijing.

[@Eurowam]

I hope you must go to Jingshan Park,Trust me, you won't regret it. It's right next to Beihai Park

[@yitang5877]

Dan is a funny dude!

[@user-ru1xg7ry1n]

cool

[@amimi-ricky]

Maybe you have left Beijing by now. However, it is recommended to choose a hotel closer to the city center when you come to Beijing next time. This way you won't be too tired when you visit Beijing's attractions. Beijing is too big. Welcome to Beijing again！

[@hetian5795]

wow so nice

[@agohaagoha6004]

Not far from the west side of the Forbidden City are the offices of the national government, so security will be much stricter than other places。Equivalent to near the White House in the United States

[@tianfeng5024]

welcome everyone to china~~~

[@GroomsmanBuilder]

Are you guys planning to go to Shanghai?

[@magnaviator]

You probably visited during Sholtz's visit.

[@nochsonnenlicht]

you dressed in hot summer, but the local people dressed still in spring :)

[@hanwenzhang4796]

A fun fact is that when youre walking down the pavement, the presidential residence is on your left, right behind the red wall. I guess you must walked by its entrance when heading to the forbidden city. Thats the reason why for a higher level of security near that area.

[@dingdapeng839]

非常正确 从西单地铁出来步行去天安门要经过 中国国务院的大门😅

[@yuntonger]

The male protagonist in the video has a pair of eyes like an innocent little animal, very cute.😃

[@ponepovrdone]

Xuzhou （徐州）city own the most delicious food in China

[@splattered1]

the german flag was because there was a state visit if i remember correctly...

[@alex100yi]

希望你们玩得开心！到中国2天后看上去比刚来时神情好多了，是不是因为慢慢了解了点情况？

[@TimLee356]

hope it's not too hot there.

[@osuan9]

nice..

[@GroomsmanBuilder]

❤

[@user-qh1po7fs4o]

After watching two episodes, since I know there are communication barriers, I have to make a strategy even more. The reason why they can take a self guided tour is because they can ask for directions in a few words. I would like to call it adventure. I only saw these two from their videos that I didn't understand the local culture, nor did I see any communication with people in the videos, just wandering around aimlessly. There is a blind understanding and misuse of various Chinese elements in Hollywood movies. That's right, the two of them have created an experience of watching Chinese elements in Hollywood movies. This is a comment from Bilibili

[@dunneytravels]

We’re just tourists. We don’t owe anybody anything 😂 “wondering round aimlessly” is literally us just exploring the city and having a good time. We are not required to interact with anyone if we don’t feel the need to. Also, only older tourists like guided tours, we don’t particularly find them fun so would rather explore by ourselves 👍🏽😊 Can’t please everyone!

[@user-qh1po7fs4o]

@@dunneytravels My comment is from a Chinese social media platform that has been moved. Local Chinese people who have seen your videos have commented that they really like you, but they feel that your gameplay has not delved deeply into various aspects of culture and cuisine, which is a bit regrettable

[@dunneytravels]

Thanks for letting us know :) No game play here, just two tourists enjoying China for 144 hours.

[@user-qh1po7fs4o]

@@dunneytravels Wishing you all happiness, peace and health, and the channel will continue to improve

[@dunneytravels]

@@user-qh1po7fs4o thanks so much 🙌🏼😊