How To Travel To China & Visit International Disney Parks!

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We learned a lot on our first trip to China exploring Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing, as well as the asian theme parks: Shanghai Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland and Universal Beijing. This video we will answer all your questions and provide all the tips, tricks and information you should know before planning your first trip to China. #china
00:00 Introduction
01:55 Hong Kong is Not Mainland China
02:31 Getting A Chinese Visa
04:58 Is It Expensive To Travel To China?
07:22 Ho To Pay For Things In China
09:42 Bathrooms in China
11:44 Is China Safe?
14:18 How To Use Your Phone/Internet in China
18:05 Transportation in China
21:05 Eating in China
22:07 Are Americans Treated Badly in China?
22:52 The Language Barrier
25:46 Passports
26:33 Thoughts on Hong Kong
28:31 Thoughts on Beijing
30:27 Thoughts on Shanghai
32:50 Theme Parks in China
36:38 Hong Kong Disenyland
41:11 Universal Studios Beijing
44:39 Shanghai Disneyland
50:30 Jetlag and Packing Tips
53:30 Would We Return To China?
55:02 How To Get A Chinese Visa
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[@catski23]

So loved watching the China/Hong Kong vlog series; Kitra & Peter! Just curious; is there a specific expiration date for the Rosetta Stone offer? Would love to get it now, but in a couple of weeks would be a better time for me. Thanks for all the great content… seen bits of pieces of you two in the latest cruise vlogs of Theme Park Express; with Kota & Adrien 🙏🏻🥰❤️🚢

[@SCIFIGAMESFANS]

15 Avatar Mountains in China Zhang jia jie （张家界） 湖南省 Hunan Province Shu nan Bamboo sea （蜀南竹海） 四川省 Si chuan Province Chuan xi Bamboo sea （川西竹海） 四川省 Si chuan Province Jiu zhai gou（九寨沟）四川省 Si chuan Province Nan shan Bamboo sea （南山竹海） 江苏省 Jiang su Province YI xing Bamboo sea （宜兴竹海） 江苏省省 Jiang su Province Ge tu he （格凸河） 贵州省 gui zhou Province Gui ling （桂林） 广西省 Guang xi Province Ba ma （巴马） 广西省 Guang xi Province Qi xian ling Sanya （七仙岭） 海南省 Hai nan Province San qing shan （三清山）江西省 jiang xi Province Nan shan Bamboo sea （南山竹海）江苏省 jiang su Province Huang shan （黄山）安徽省 An hui Province Baizhangji Scenic Area （ 百丈漈 ） 浙江省 Jiang su Province wu gong mountains （武功山 ） 江西省 jiang xi

[@SCIFIGAMESFANS]

The Bamboo Sea is a scenic postcard of China. It is very shocking. The air is very comfortable, and you can also taste bamboo delicacies and ancient buildings. I have been to the Bamboo Sea, and the landforms and scenery are indeed very unique. It is the Chinese version of the Grand Canyon, but it is full of bamboo forests and rivers， caves and aerial cable cars,Hollywood movie shooting base... I suggest you go on-site to travel and explore instead of reading the critical comments of Taiwanese people online. The Bamboo Sea scenery is unique to China and is a unique scenery of China, while the bamboo forest is not. Sichuan culture is very Thick and so is its food. This is why it has fascinated Hollywood and Disney many times Disney’s new animated films, Come With My Youth（Turning Red） and The Elemental, both have a lot of Sichuan elements The MEI MEI that accompanies my youth（Turning Red）, MEI MEI is the red panda of Sichuan Elemental The fire element girl inside is Sichuan pepper culture SICHUAN style Disney animation MULAN Mulan Show in Disneyland Paris 2001 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIDLiIiOpt6ehdU Mulan 2 - Groupe CGC 2017 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3PTlXeplJedf5o 1998 Mulan Parade 90S music kzbin.info/www/bejne/op3LqZ2aeM-ZgZI Mulan 2 BGM music kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV7EhX-EgZ52pcU Mulan 2 ICE SHOW 2010 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYLJamOaZtuUn8k Mulan 2 ICE SHOW 2011kzbin.info/www/bejne/q52Xq3ucrbOSf5Y Mulan II Lesson Number One Tai Chi Dance Tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2HXnGCHiZWmmNk Mulan Parade at Disneyland 1998 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p17QeHqvrraKibc kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIasaYepbs5okKM Shanghai Disney kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIS6e3iCZbKmbdU 100% worth the experience! Many bamboo sea scenic spots in Sichuan have huge beautiful scenery, delicious food, ancient towns, ecosystems, complex landforms, and ancient culture and humanity. Bamboo Sea Scenic Area = China postcard, and so are the giant pandas inside

[@tanmike2095]

You can buy some clothing from the local stores (not western brand store) especially in Guangzhou. The pricing could surprise you. So, this could reduce the weight of your luggage starting journey. Ending journey, depend on whether you still wish to keep this clothing. 😂

[@tanmike2095]

Also avoid travel during their 3x one week long holidays. (1st week of May and October and also the week during Chinese New Year). Everything is more expensive (air tickets, hotel, etc.) Worst, you’ll find massive crowd at the tourist attraction area. You may get stuck on the road at the highway or on your way there during these 3 peak periods.

[@eirisvinazhao4371]

Glad you had fun in China. I’m Chinese and I am really into theme parks. Me and my boyfriend went to every Disney and every Universal all around the world, and for multiple times. I love Disney world in Florida the most(I like avatar flight of passage in animal kingdom), and Beijing Universal the most(we live in Beijing so it’s easy to go there). We love travel and made sure to go to 2-3 new countries each year. The more you travel, the more you can get a better understanding for all the different cultures. People are so nice, no matter where you go. We speak Chinese , English and Japanese, so no language barrier in most countries. To be honest, never trust mainstream media. Go, experience, feel the beauty of the world.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

❤️

[@jennyohara4011]

I have been to China 4 times , going again end of 2024, most wonderful place on Earth, safest as well!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

What’s your best tips?

[@adicheah5049]

@OrdinaryAdventures ​Took Me 2 Trips a Year over 15 to Cover China. The Best Parts of China are at the Rurals. The Water Villages Outside Shanghai, the Homestay at the Great Wall Villages. And Sichuan and Yunan Provinces, North South East West of these Provinces can be a Trip by Itself. Lastly Xinjiang and Tibet (requires Entry Permit for Foreigners but Not Impossible). Lands that gives you the WOW Factors besides Debunking the Western Media Lies on these Places. ​

[@wzep263]

If you have a translation machine, or you might just use Google translate on your phone, you will NEVER have any problem getting answers for whatever queries you might have! The Chinese people are extremely friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Sometimes when they see foreigners getting stuck finding directions or not being able to communicate with shops or restaurants, many will volunteer to help, including those who don't speak that much English! So just enjoy, and make yourself at home! That's China - the friendliest place on earth!

[@MaddisonCann]

@@wzep263isn’t google blocked by the great fire wall in China, I wasn’t able to access it when I was there, I had to buy a VPN

[@alisameiah5035]

My mum has been trying to convince me to visit china. Particuly Shenchen and Mei sien and particuly Mei Sien, because my Great-Grandfather's house is still there that have stood for a few centuries. My Great-grandfather left china in 1897 when he was 15 years old to "Tanah Melayu" then, to day we are called Malaysia in south east asia. Though my ancestors are from Northen china/machuria and have migrated to southern china for about 1500 years. it is an agriculture village, with rice, tea , candied fruits and acording from certain relative, the village used to have these sweet smell in the air, hence the name Mei sien(meaning Beautifull smell). I am considering to visit china soon. Glad to see you enjoy your trip.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Very cool

[@jenniferzhang864]

It should be Shenzhen, the most futuristic city in the world. Shenzhen is a new city, about 40 years old.

[@alisameiah5035]

@@jenniferzhang864 My GrandMothers home town. our family have a Lychee ochard near shenchen airport.

[@amimi-ricky]

Welcome to China. I have been to Sabah, a beautiful place where there are many Chinese people.

[@antonyip]

​@@alisameiah5035my mother's predecessor also went to SEA but they chose Indonesia. Guangdong still reserves lots of chinese traditions, places like Meixian (we're Hakka btw) have very strong relationship with their families oversea. 🎉

[@adyqiu8980]

Talking about the internet, I have some information for you: you might have already noticed that there are staff selling SIM cards at the airport which are much more expensive than outside of the airport. Those expensive SIM cards are actually not restricted, no firewall. That’s why they are more expensive. Show them your passport and they will do everything else for you, super easy. Btw welcome to my spicy home, Chengdu, if you plan to revisit China. We have pandas there😉

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Oh interesting good to know. I only went with an eSIM because it seemed easier and cheaper

[@ChoiiXMasters]

Restricted SIMS, Firewalls, thats what China really is everyone, a totalytarian Dictatorship that doesnt even let you use "normal" Phones.

[@anti-bullingjames]

The uniform at every corner isn't policeman. That's a misunderstanding i had before. Actually, they are just security guys.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ah okay!

[@mengshao1420]

@@OrdinaryAdventures在中国，不是所有穿着制服的人都是警察，他们大部分只是安保人员，一般出现在人流量大的区域，例如商场和学校门口。只有身上制服写了“警察”的才是真正的警察。In China, not all people in uniform are police officers. Most of them are just security guys, usually appearing in areas such as shopping malls and school gates. Only police officers with "police" written on them are real police officers.

[@user-bm6ez4ub1e]

And security guys uniform always like policeman, look like a police officer from a distance.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

@user-bm6ez4ub1e 👍

[@user-qx1nj2xq7y]

It is difficult to see police officers on the streets of China because they are too safe. In addition, Chinese police officers usually do not carry guns unless they have specific arrest tasks, as it is not necessary, which is difficult to imagine in the West.

[@chitchatpaddiwack5638]

I have no interest in ever going overseas, but I watch your guys videos no matter what and can I just say that you’ve taken them to a new level? Visually audibly everything is so amazing. I hope anybody going to China find this video.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@melissadunton3534]

Yes, I love living vicariously through Peter and Kitra! They have such a wonderful vibe and always make me smile. 😊

[@ipg6772]

How can somebody not have the interest of at least once in his/her life travelling abroad?

[@chitchatpaddiwack5638]

@@ipg6772 They’re old and tired?🤷🏻‍♀️😉

[@junzhang9387]

If you try to travel to China, you’ll never stop.😂

[@QiQiSun77]

I recently applied for the Chinese visa in April. The itinerary thing is no longer need, which made the whole thing a lot easier. Also, your passport needs to have more than 1 yr before its expiration date to get the 10 yr visa. Otherwise they will you a 2 time entry within 6 months visa instead. Hope this helps.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Oh thanks weird when we applied earlier this year they still wanted the itinerary

[@QiQiSun77]

@@OrdinaryAdventures haha they probably updated the application requirement after you guys applied so it’s easier to apply and more people would go visit.

[@benchiam3486]

So the minimum 1 year expiration is from the date of application?

[@QiQiSun77]

@@benchiam3486 Once you submitted the application in person/or hire an agency to submit it for you, it only takes four days for it to process. Just make sure it still has a year left within this four day time period, to be safe.

[@Kevin-kd6hf]

Regarding squat toilets, their prevalence is primarily due to hygiene concerns. While most Chinese households have had Western-style toilets for decades, squat toilets still exist in public restrooms. This is largely because people do not trust the cleanliness of public toilets and prefer to avoid skin contact with the facilities. Unlike in Europe, where a fee of about 1 euro is often charged for using public toilets, most public toilets in China are very accessible and almost free. The workers who maintain these facilities are typically not paid enough to keep them as clean as home bathrooms, making squat toilets more acceptable to the public. Additionally, many public toilets in China do provide toilet paper, but the distributor is usually located at the entrance rather than in each cubicle.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for the info

[@beatricewan9958]

Frankly, I always go for the squat toilets in public restrooms, more hygienic!

[@HGTC927]

@@beatricewan9958 据统计，家庭坐便式厕所如果有传染病或者其它接触疾病时，比蹲便式更容易传染。而且坐便式对于亚洲人的腿部压迫本来就是有坏处的。为什么亚洲人基本都能蹲下，而西方人蹲起来更难，身体构造决定了，你硬要去习惯人家的习惯会对身体有逆转伤害的。

[@beatricewan9958]

@@HGTC927 你知道什麼叫亞洲蹲嗎（ Asian Squat）？ 你上網找尋資料, 便會看到有外國物理治療師教亞洲蹲的視频！

[@PopdjksFoijsk]

Squat toilets are better than toilets. It is not easy to get hemorrhoids when squatting. Of course, foreigners are used to toilets. Secondly, there is the issue of toilet paper. There are too many people in the scenic area and the free toilet paper may be used up within an hour. Now many places have begun to implement the payment of toilet paper and pad paper by scanning the code.

[@abrahamholguin4223]

Just applied for my visa to China and you no longer need you flight itinerary or hotel booking. But it is still a process

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Okay that’s good to know! Must have changed since when we did it. That part was a hassle

[@abrahamholguin4223]

@@OrdinaryAdventures you guys are awesome love the channel and appreciate the tips and recommendations, gonna use them for my China trip.

[@ghostofthemaiar]

I'm so glad you guys are honest and open-minded about your experience. Thanks so much for the tips, I'm so glad you had fun in China, Japan/Asia in general!! Hope you go back one day even if it's just for the food!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We definitely will it’s just a matter of when and why

[@cagunder]

I’m going in two weeks. Thank you!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Have so much fun!

[@HKWong-kw9nm]

Welcome from Hong Kong 🇭🇰😊😊😊!

[@user-ly9ml5pn6i]

朋友，中国欢迎你！

[@user-ld6mm6bg9q]

As a Chinese living in mainland China, I would like to respond to some of the above questions: 1. About toilets: In the Chinese concept, skin contact with strangers (directly or indirectly) is unhygienic. Therefore, squat toilets are cleaner than toilets. You will find that even toilets with toilets are equipped with disposable toilet paper or disinfectant. However, as long as it is a shopping mall or a western-style tourist attraction (such as Disney), both types of toilets are provided. You can find toilets in any shopping mall, and they are all free. (I heard that it costs 1 euro to go to the toilet in Europe?) 2. About toilet paper: Chinese amusement parks and shopping malls all provide free toilet paper. Only public toilets on the roadside are generally not equipped. You should know that public toilets in China are free. Given the huge population of China (Beijing has a population of more than 28 million), public toilets on the roadside do not have so much manpower to maintain the supply of toilet materials. 3. About cameras: China does have a lot of cameras, but most of the cameras you can see on the road are traffic safety cameras. China's vehicle traffic regulations are very strict. Drinking a sip of alcohol is considered illegal drunk driving. At the same time, the speed limit in the city is also very strict, so there are a large number of violation cameras. Man, you are not a head of state, an important person or a terrorist. China does not have so many manpower that everyone only needs to stare at the camera to monitor you every day. Don't overestimate yourself. In most cases, it is to prevent crimes from happening, so there can be clues to inquire, so China is quite safe because the cost of crime is very high. You can put your computer on the table in Starbucks and go to the bathroom. Believe me, no one will take your things, even for an hour. 4. About the police: Most of the people you see on the road are not police, but security personnel hired by the building or company to maintain order, register visitors, etc. Chinese police rarely appear directly on the street, unless in densely populated scenic spots, such as the Bund in Shanghai, to prevent crimes and stampedes. Please remember that Chinese police are generally not equipped with guns (except criminal police), and more often they play a role in helping the people. There is a saying in China: Find the police when you have difficulties. The service provided by the police is to help people solve difficulties, not to monitor. (It is very different from the image of the police in the West)

[@user-dj5lj3rb3o]

true， Excellence❤

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for all the info!

[@billandlisa]

Very informative! We’ll eventually make it there, thanks for all the tips.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Our pleasure! Would love to see you guys there

[@user-xi7im5bh4w]

Fantastic videos, what an amazing trip.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@katekirbyoconnell]

This is such a brilliant video!!!!! Thank you so much.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

🙌

[@arthurchu4491]

Here is a tip. You can enter another nearby country or go to HK/Macao, then re-enter main land China to reset your timer and have another 144 hrs.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

A couple people have said that but we were told otherwise when we were looking into it last year. Good to know though!

[@HKWong-kw9nm]

Yes, immediate departure and re-entering via Hong Kong 🇭🇰 and Macao 🇲🇴 is a way to debunk the system. Actually perhaps the Beijing central government just want the visitors to re-register, and give some economic benefits to two SAR's.

[@foodparadise5792]

@@OrdinaryAdventures Macao/HK do reset the staying time in China. That's what my dad did for his retirement in China before he obtained the 10 year visa.

[@texasburbs4380]

@@foodparadise5792 yup, so true. Macau is beautiful and so unique....anyone hitting HK should go visit.

[@lesliechin8861]

Such great and useful info! Thanks so much for sharing. I will save this video for the future 👍🏼

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@luvpkroses]

This is SUPER helpful! Thank you!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad to help!

[@nancyvozella3841]

You guys did an awesome job explaining everything❤

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thank you 😊

[@stephanielong4647]

Thank you so much for making this video, sharing your experiences and being open-minded!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

No problem

[@Carlos-bh2hl]

Yall are amazing! Thanks for great content and all the information too! Been watching yall like last year and I’m so excited for yalls next adventures!❤

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@dalebarro2230]

I love this video! ❤❤❤❤ amazing information!!’ This is what I needed after a hard day of work!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@memyselfiii1]

Thank you for all the information such a good video and I loved it. Such a amazing trip

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Our pleasure!

[@robyndunn3679]

This has been so helpful! I’m doing a similar trip in autumn and your tips will come in so handy. Thanks for sharing!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AlisonBirbz]

I love these videos because i have some hella travel anxiety, but im itching to go to the international parks. Keep em coming!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

🙌

[@pegedey1291]

You gave lots of good honest answers and information!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks 😊

[@TimBaker]

So much great info in this video. Thank you for sharing this!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Disneyarchitect1]

Can't wait to watch this video fully, but the entire trip helped see what I'll be getting into when I eventually travel to Tokyo and beyond hopefully in a year! Was really good getting this perspective, thank you guys!!! It's been a bun series

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@brendagvk]

Incredible. Thank you for making this video, so informative. Also, you both are looking great 🩷

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Our pleasure!

[@Sweaty-Frog]

Some more information you may want to know: 1. Basically all of our public toilets are free, so there'll be no toilet paper because some of the elder uncles and aunties may take them all back home -- which really happened a lot of times years ago(including soaps or anything at there), so it'll turn to the same end that you won't get toilet paper. So don't forget to bring your own toilet paper. 2. Not all the persons looks like cops are cops, most of them are security guard, but their uniform looks kind of like the police's uniform. But in the main district, let's say the Bund, there will be not only police officers, but also soldiers (we call them "armed police", I don't know if it's accurate in english, they're actually soldiers), because way too many people there. 3. Talking about the police, I don't know if you westerners (especially Americans) are a little bit scared of your police officers and don't want to talk with them? In China, if you have any trouble, like literally ANY trouble, or questions, just ask the police officers, they'll 100% help you, and most of them don't carry guns so no worry.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for all the info!

[@curtis3948]

"Have you been to China?" Yea, I get such flak when I travelled from those whos only knowledge is from the news. Of course you're only going to see the worst. Talk to those who have gone. They'll tell you it's all blown WAY out of proportion.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

💯

[@XW3126]

Can’t agree more!

[@kateogilvie2500]

So loved this entire vlog series. Never really had a desire to go there but watching you guys sort of got me interested in the thought that maybe some day.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

You should!

[@kirstenbennett7958]

Thank you sooo much for all this info. We will definitely watch these all again when we try and plan a trip to China. You guys have really inspired us. Right now we're planning our first ever trip to Tokyo for early next year.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Yay you’ll have the best time

[@GoForLaunchVideos]

This was an extremely helpful video guys, thank you!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AH-vz9rr]

We went to China in 2019. Got the 10 year visa and going back in October. Anyone who hasn't been there is clueless. We also have friends say to be careful. We felt safer in China than we did in our own city. Thanks for the videos. We are going to take your suggestions .

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

💯

[@user-ch8pj1om2k]

It is really helpful with all these detailS🎉

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Wezzvlog]

Going in september. Very helpfull, thanks!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@user-kb3bk5ey7g]

Thanks so much! My spread sheet is complete trip planning has begun.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Wonderful!

[@melissadunton3534]

Kitra, Peter outdid himself on this thumbnail….you look absolutely radiant!! 😊❤

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Oh thank you!

[@melissadunton3534]

@@OrdinaryAdventures 😃you are more than welcome.

[@irishheart1]

You both are so amazing!! The first time I found you both on U-Tube was the video when Gideon’s first opened and you were trying the cookies. You are both so genuine and down to earth . Thank you for being you. Thank you also for all the amazing content you bring us!! 🌸😊

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thank you so much!!☺️

[@ExpatNatt]

Welcome to China! Love from Shanghai! 🥰

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

🙌

[@carmenorozco274]

Wow so much good information for anyone thinking of traveling to Asia 😊

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LoriKrazy61]

Wow there are so much to learning about everything but more like such fun…. Thank you for share this with us

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

☺️

[@jacquelinejanewashere]

This is a great idea very informative for novice travelers ❤

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍 thanks

[@MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk]

Great video

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks!

[@atheladyinthenorth7125]

Thank you both for this, wonderfull information, and CHIP AND DALE hats again.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@FollowMyRuin]

I binged the whole China trip series today and it was such enjoyable content. Excellent work and it looked so fun. Hope to do a similar trip someday so this info is definitely helpful. Cheers!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Wow thanks so much

[@yudonghui]

Appreciate your honesty when talking about safety in China.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@tangkh6699]

One of the best tourist recommendations videos! 👍🏼Not sure if anyone added this in the comments: As of January 1, 2024, US citizens applying for a tourist visa to China no longer need to submit proof of round trip airfare, hotel reservations, itinerary. To get a 10-year visa., your passport has to be valid for one year or more. My friend just got hers without submitting above docs. She did put down where she planed to go in the application form.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for sharing!

[@starlingwatch3921]

Flying San Francisco to Hong Kong... work for 2 hours on laptop, take an Ambien (prescription), change into sweats/pjs, sleep 8 hours, 2 hours more till landing. Jet lag is much worse returning to the US. -Frank

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@Travelnavigate]

Hi have a good day everyone.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

🙏

[@jennyvance244]

I’m rewatching thank you guys so much.Im traveling to Paris in a few months ( unrelated but many of your travel tips still apply).. Thank you so much! Kitra you’re my queeen I feel like we’re the same travel person..lol and Peter you are researching like my son does for his trips! Also congratulations on your weight loss.. Walking to chipotle is working my friend! Just grateful for you two!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks Jenny ☺️

[@sparklyjewlz]

I have no plans to go to China, but I feel like each section needs its own video! ❤❤ Great job!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks

[@suzianto281]

Looking good, Peter! Losing 50lbs is no small task. Thank you guys for the amazing tips.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thank you

[@emilytitch9162]

Kitra I don't know if you did something different in this video with your makeup, but you look super pretty in particular here! Thanks for another great video guys, you've made me want to visit China now!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Aww thank you! 😊

[@pointandshootvideo]

You guys are so charismatic! I've seen you on other people's channel, but I only started watching your channel since Tokyo Disney. Thanks so much for your videos! I truly enjoy them. Amd thanks for the info on going to HK and Shanghai.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@bbp36447]

The subway sytems in Chinese cities are extensive, cheap, clean , and on time.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@raishonstanley1313]

Hey guys happy to see you guys back home and what was the best things you guys had fun to do and was the best foods from China and Japan that was good

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@amy_soucy]

Fantastic information! So glad you mentioned the toilets❗️ Love Peter's haircut. 😊

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carrierobb]

This was great, thanks. I appreciate that you guys included so much info about everyday things that a lot of other travel shows don’t mention. I always worry about every possible thing that may come up, including the bathroom situations.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Of course!

[@zheshipeng]

Subscribed. Great contents!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thank you

[@junzhang9387]

No one steals because of Chinese education, “giving is more blessed than receiving!” It's not because of cameras.😊

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@wzep263]

Very very true! It's national virtue and a cherished value that the whole nation takes pride in!

[@raishonstanley1313]

Congratulations peter keep up the good work

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks 😊

[@raishonstanley1313]

@@OrdinaryAdventures your welcome 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ashliwalker6404]

Both of you are lookin great! Lookin like you’ve lost weight. Skin is glowing and healthy. Love it.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks 😊

[@nancyvozella3841]

Congrats Peter 🎉

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thank you

[@lindabmusiclessons1]

Thank you for the link to Rosetta Stone. I just signed up.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

You are so welcome

[@Direct-Profile-21]

I agree that Klook is the best way to get tickets for attractions in Japan and China. I also used Klook for South Korea for most, if not all the attractions, tours and transportation. Highly recommend

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

💯

[@zheshipeng]

You forgot to mention that you don’t have to pay tips in restaurants in China. When dining in America or Canada, I got a feeling that the waitress wanted to get a better tips from me by visiting our table from time to time which I thought it is unnecessary.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Good point

[@blues7667]

I love shanghai disneyland. It is so new and so big!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

💯

[@kenyup7936]

Thanks!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much Ken!

[@lorielovesbooks7315]

A very interesting video, I love Duffy and Friends.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@princejoshthemeparksmei-tr4046]

Thanks for Taking Us Along on Your Trip to China. Can't Wait for the Florida Vlogs (I Know What the Vlogs are Cooking, Adamthewoo Reference)

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@adventureswithRaegan]

My VPN SAVED ME when I was in China. I tell everyone who asked me, I felt so safe there and I traveled by my self for business

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@Nicole-hs5kr]

Wow Peter! 50lbs!! That’s amazing! Well done. If you’re comfortable to talk about it, it would be amazing to see a video of you telling us how you did it. That’s honestly incredible 🙌🏽

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I might make a video about it later. Hoping to get to at least 80 pounds lost before I do that though

[@Pamela-Captain-Peeps]

Another terrific informative travel tips video to help those that wish to travel to China. I think you could make up a travel guide and sell it easily. Wonderful production on this video, of course. much love.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Maybe someday we’ll make a travel guide for all the places we have visited 🤔

[@DLFH]

I'm a pragmatic person and I appreciate all the details (including about restrooms) of these types of experience videos to help plan a trip in a region your are not familiar with. I find the most value in how problems were dealt with like your phone plans and what you had to do in a situation like ordering food. How many times have you guys gone out for soup dumplings since you've been back to satisfy that craving?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Haha only a few

[@odeliceindonesia4460]

love this, and love shanghai i have been there and lived for 8 yrs an amazing place

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

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[@PhilsVideoWorld]

Looking good, Peter!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thank you! I’ve lost 50 pounds now since before this trip

[@PhilsVideoWorld]

@@OrdinaryAdventures I know! Believe it or not, I watch your vids! :) haha

[@ginnyisley3329]

Hi 👋 well I'm glad you guys came back Safely and I hope you guys are doing well 😊🙏 and that you're having a happy week 😊 and a happy Thursday 😊 and I hope any future trips go well for you guys 🙏 and please remember to stay safe 🙏 okay 👍. Also please remember to take care of yourselves 🙏☺️ and you guys are amazing 🤩 so keep being you cuz your awesome 👍😎🙏. Also your guys videos are always amazing 🤩.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks Ginny

[@ginnyisley3329]

@@OrdinaryAdventures your welcome 🤗.

[@mrlogboy]

Your videos to Hong Kong and China were one of the best I’ve ever seen. I’ve been watching it forever because I get to live through you as I can only do once every two years trips or so. Definitely not happy of this, but I did give it a thumbs up All my secrets have been revealed. I’ve gone twice now to Japan flying from Vancouver, British Columbia, and has been substantially less than going to Orlando at a mid or less hotel. And the Google flight is what I’ve been using to amaze my friends that I get them amazing deals, and family members and now all my secrets are out lol You have inspired us and our next trip actually will be going to Paris Disney because we were able to get dirt cheap flights via Google flights but after that and after or during our next Disney cruise, we are definitely going to Hong Kong and China The funniest part is when I watched you go to Tokyo and everything in Tokyo that duplicated me and my wife in the fall of 2019 almost exactly we’re watching video to video to video or like OK we went there. OK we did that that’s scary. Keep up the good work Work

[@mrlogboy]

Gotta go tisk tisk before we went on our trip in 2019 about all the restroom, talk and paper towels and toilet papers we knew about because there’s a couple of good too good KZbin bloggers out there that got us that knowledge. Won’t post their names here because I don’t want to give them advertisement on your page.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much and have fun in Paris!

[@ntherooh]

This comes at the PEFECT time! Leaving for the asia resorts in September

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Have fun!

[@mrscb5303]

Totally fascinating!!! Loved this little recap and educational video. Also I hope you do get to go again and please take us too 😉🧡🖤🧡

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thank you

[@brattycorgi]

Hoping to see a Paris trip soon. Been binge watching your China and Japan trips the past couple of weeks and definitely involved seeing both countries and the parks there.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We wanna go but probably not until next year

[@l.a.woman564]

I was wondering if you'd ever been to Paris?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

@l.a.woman564 not to the park

[@l.a.woman564]

Looking forward to any videos of your future trip there

[@Cristhyavi]

Am I planning to ever go to China ? No. Did I watch this entire video ? Yes, of course. Very very good video with lots of detailed information. Thank you for sharing with us! And I hope you guys get to go back again ! ❤

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

So nice of you

[@gswang7208]

Big fan, you & your videos are amazing!Peter looks younger in this one 🤯

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thank you. Have lost some weight

[@gswang7208]

Looking good 👍🏼😎

[@thyeloonlim2161]

Chinese buffets are very rich, with 100 to 800 dishes. Some buffet restaurants also provide free cocktails, red wine, sake and Chinese wine.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Good to know. Next time we’ll have to check one out

[@mailiu4124]

China a very safety place and the people are very friendly,I love China

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@raishonstanley1313]

Good tips 👍👍👍👍👍

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks a lot

[@raishonstanley1313]

@@OrdinaryAdventures your guys are always welcome 🤗 🤗🤗🤗🤗😊😊😊😊😊

[@destinationreve23]

I really enjoy your videos and when you travel internationally you help a lot of people plan their trips. I loved your series on Japan and this one on China. I would like to see you do the same with European theme parks like Disneyland Paris and Puy du Fou in France, Efteling in The Netherlands, Tivoli Gardens in Denmark, PortAventura in Spain and of course Harry Potter Studios London. That would be great! Keep up the great work!!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much. We want to do France but we have a lot Coming up this year and then next year is Disney treasure, epic universe and some other stuff so we might not be able to do a France trip until sometime in the second half of 2025z but I’ll have to start researching it now

[@NickBrunet]

This was so helpful! Thank you! Sending so much love to you and congratulations on your success! 💙💜

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thank you so much!!

[@lightyear999]

HKDL doesn’t have a Downtown Disney, but they do have a planned space for one. The big wide walkway between the hotels and the park entrance is designed to be lined with shops and restaurants. They also have space for a second park (directly across that walkway from the existing park), and space for about 10 hotels, all of them along the water. It really is an impressively master planned chunk of land. They just haven’t reached the attendance numbers to support it all. You dodged a bullet avoiding the main entrance to SHDL. The security lines are long and slow. Guests bring in food, so there are a lot of big bags that all have to be checked.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I hope one day HKDL can expand further

[@dmarkham11]

Hong Kong is one of my favourite cities for sure. Beautiful. great food,lots to do. Next time do Ocean Park too!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We didn’t get to this visit but maybe next time

[@MaddisonCann]

On the 144hr rule, I just used it to do exactly that, we did 3 days in Shanghai then flew to HongKong. It worked no problems but be aware that they will stop you at customs in china (PVG) and pull you aside, you have to fill in a seperate form not the one they give you on the plane, they take your passport away and you must have a copy printed out of the flight stating when you will leave China. The process took about 30 mins, our transfer almost left us at the airport because we took so long 😅

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

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[@917amazon]

You must visit Shenzhen, Chungqing, Dali, Avatar village , Xiamen Qingdao and more.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We’d love to someday

[@paspitale]

Using a money belt is a good idea for international travel. It’s a great place to keep your passport and money safely on your person.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@angelah5194]

You both are looking good!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks 🙏

[@jsalnut]

Congrats on your weight loss Peter! Cant wait for y'all to return to China and try that coaster

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks 😊

[@arlenedisneydreaming6816]

Awesome tips, thanks for taking the time to answer all these questions and share your experience traveling to China! I’ve been planning a family trip to Shanghai since before COVID and really want to get out there. Interesting how China does payments primarily via app! Wondering if the US will ever get there! LOL! Again… I say this every time I comment, but you guys are AWESOME and appreciated! Thanks Peter and Kitra! Oh, and I too highly suggest traveler’s insurance! I will never travel w/o it now. ❤Arlene

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much

[@txdraw]

Train your body to use the bathroom at the hotel for #2 . Most hotels have western toilets in the rooms. Tourist places live the Forbidden City, Great wall, have traditional Chinese Toilets

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I wish I could train my body to when I needed to do #2 😆