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@ratnadeepsinhgohil2928
4 ай бұрын
Make video on cheep travelling method and cheep stay like rooms, hotel, paying guests, hostel etc 🔥🔥🔥
@frankraym
3 ай бұрын
Going to Beijing in September 😍....but as a foreigner WeChat is confusing
@JamesandKeli
Ай бұрын
@@frankraym Enjoy! WeChat is a bit confusing at first, but it is very similar to WhatsApp
@songbirdofva
Күн бұрын
Have just a couple questions but dont want to post specific details here. How can I reach out to you?
@sweetburger8039
8 ай бұрын
I go to China every year, and its development is changing rapidly. The cities are clean and orderly, safe, without drugs or homeless people. Walking on the prosperous streets, there is nothing to worry about. I really hope that Western countries can be like China.
@kiddo817
6 ай бұрын
Chinese here. There’s no homeless people because we’ve cleared out most of the low income people to outskirts of city. There’s also 城管 (city management police) that patrol the streets to clear out any homeless people. It looks nice to foreigners like you, but there’s a dark side to it. China has 14 billion people, you really think we have no homeless problem? 😂
@zcing123
6 ай бұрын
@@kiddo817点赞,中国是发展中国家,让发达国家跟我们学习?😂
@peanut0brain
6 ай бұрын
@@kiddo817 I don't see homeless in the outskirts either. Why would they be homeless when they can apply to do the lowest job, street cleaning, which includes room and board, and make China great again?!!! It's a big shame and losing face/reputation to be homeless.
@kawaiihikari0
5 ай бұрын
You obviously have not lived here lol just during new years there were 2 mass murders even of paramedics you obviously believe the lie of a country being absolutely "safe” remember this is a communist country and the CCP will do anything to hide the bad sides of China just because you don’t see it and it’s "cleaned up" to make it appear a certain way doesn’t mean it is not happening
@kawaiihikari0
5 ай бұрын
@@zcing123huh how are you even using KZitem lmao 😂 go use another platform lmao
@LindaBurgher
11 ай бұрын
Happy to hear Lonely Planet continues to serve younger people. It has been our faithful guide for decades.
@JamesandKeli
11 ай бұрын
It really is!! There are so many great resources within the books.
@dessertcomes1st
6 ай бұрын
I have an opportunity to travel to China in a few months. You guys were so encouraging and motivating in this video. Love your energy.
@JamesandKeli
6 ай бұрын
You are going to have a great time! Enjoy your trip
@XW3126
8 ай бұрын
Super practical & informative! Thank you! Wish you happy travels!
@jerryfish09
10 ай бұрын
Guizhou,Hunan and Jiangxi are must visit province
@eprohoda
11 ай бұрын
James! Good night, total beautiful shots-:))
@DualityIsAThing
11 ай бұрын
Awesome video, guys!
@JamesandKeli
11 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@SasoDoncev89
Ай бұрын
Hi James Hi Keli. I plan to go to Beijing in the middle of september so i wanted to prepare myself by watching youtube clips. I have watched tens of them but yours gave me the most valuable informations. Thank you both for such detailed tips. Thanks and wish you both all the best.🎉
@JamesandKeli
Ай бұрын
We are so glad to hear that! We really wanted to give as much information as possible because navigating China can be overwhelming ☺️ Enjoy your trip!
@Chen-陈
Ай бұрын
I am Chinese, I would be happy to help you with your China travel problem, and thank you for your love of China
@SasoDoncev89
Ай бұрын
@@Chen-陈 hello. Thank you for reaching out. I am getting an impression you are one of the nicest nation on planet Earth. Where do you live? If you are in Beijing or nearby area we could meet.
@liamporter1137
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@OmeidaYangshuo
9 ай бұрын
Great tips! It can be challenging to arrive in China if you are unprepared, but once you get the basic apps, the sky is the limit ;)
@JamesandKeli
9 ай бұрын
😆 Yes! The apps make everything so much easier.
@guestonearth1274
9 ай бұрын
Nice videos and enjoyable trip
@javierfranke3843
6 ай бұрын
Thank you both! Very good tips
@nasdanrose4802
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! 😊
@shuahneeong9375
5 ай бұрын
You can access WhatsApps , Instagram you tube google etc… if you roam your mobile before leaving for China, you do not need VPN this way. If you are using China wifi or network , then you need to download VPN.
@StefTechSurfer
2 ай бұрын
Which VPN?
@qijia2141
2 ай бұрын
nice Video , thanks guys
@HoustonlivingwithMeiMei
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@zaniarpc
2 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤
@SSS-ib2wm
3 ай бұрын
A very detailed guide!
@JamesandKeli
3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@artshot7613
5 ай бұрын
Just the video I’ve been looking for, I hope to travel to China from the uk later this year and have started making a list of things I need to know, this is a great help, just need to figure out my visa now 🤔
@JamesandKeli
5 ай бұрын
Good luck!! You will have a great time in China ☺️
@emmanuelfrancis7383
3 ай бұрын
Great video and exactly what I have been looking for........ I got admission to study I'm Hainan and would love to know which city or province has a relatively not high cost of living and is close to Hainan University
@montyloads
6 күн бұрын
Did you arrange your visa? Was it hard? I'm thinking of travelling to China by myself from the UK too, I got to learn so much, its kind of frightening
@100-q8v
11 ай бұрын
Practical tips! T
@TreeCross
Ай бұрын
Thank you
@mollymo6229
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video, I am travelling to China for a conference in Shenzhen in 3 weeks and I am so nervous 😅
@JamesandKeli
5 ай бұрын
It will be great!! You will have so much fun 😄
@zhubajie6940
7 ай бұрын
The Forbidden City has changed a lot then. Before Covid, it was just walk up and buy a ticket.
@JamesandKeli
7 ай бұрын
We wish it was that easy!
@alexmelendez5404
6 ай бұрын
J & K!!!!! Love your video!!!! Take me to China with you next time!
@dansanghera2047
4 ай бұрын
Great video
@JamesandKeli
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@JamesandKeli
11 ай бұрын
What is a China travel tip you think people should know? 🤔✈️🇨🇳
@certifiedhater4414
11 ай бұрын
I'm supposed to be heading back to China from the US in February 2024. My family is trying to convince me not to go because of all the travel advisories due to all the international unrest. Exit bans and wrongful detentions are some of the warnings from the US embassy. My question is how concerned should I be in your opinions? I'm going either way but I would love to ease their mind a bit if I can. Thank you.
@JamesandKeli
10 ай бұрын
In our opinion we don't think you will have to worry about any exit bans and as long as you don't plan on breaking any laws or doing anything silly, you should never be detained. We lived there for 4 years during a very strict time, still traveled and never had any problems with the police. @@certifiedhater4414
@certifiedhater4414
10 ай бұрын
@@JamesandKeli thank you for the reply 🙏 hopefully this helps them not worry so much
@brianc4957
5 ай бұрын
@@certifiedhater4414 hey, did you end up going on your trip?
@certifiedhater4414
5 ай бұрын
@brianc4957 yep, currently in China and its been amazing, no issues
@charliechan4309
5 ай бұрын
hi, nice video. just wanted to add since ive come across a good few of these tips and guides for china. On the note of the transportation its maybe worth noting and explaining to some tourists how to go about getting their hands on a transportation card that is basically like a top up rida card in europe.
@JamesandKeli
5 ай бұрын
That is a good tip, but each city has their own metro top up card. So for instance a card in Beijing won’t work in Shanghai. With how inexpensive the rides are, it’s not always worth getting the card.
@montyloads
6 күн бұрын
Hi amazing video. I would usually travel to turkey to do some clothes shopping once every 3-4 years. Unfortunately the country is suffering from terrible inflation so my plan is to go to china however i have no idea which is the best place to go for clothes shopping... Beijing, Guangzhou etc etc. Where would you suggest based on your experience?
@JamesandKeli
2 күн бұрын
We didn’t go clothes shopping very often. There were markets in Shanghai, but nowhere we frequented often.
@montyloads
2 күн бұрын
@@JamesandKeli no worries....love the video BTW.... super helpful 👌
@IpsitaParija-jq9ff
4 ай бұрын
1. Which type of visa should I apply for to attend a conference in China: L type or F type?" 2. Do I need to provide a confirmed flight itinerary to apply for a visa, or can I book my ticket after the visa is confirmed? Will a dummy ticket be acceptable? 3. What documents are required to apply for a Chinese visa for a conference? 4. How can I minimize the chances of my visa application being rejected? 5. Guide me making travel Itinerary
@JamesandKeli
4 ай бұрын
Here is the official government website for visas. us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/zj/qz2021/ we do not know the answers to the questions about the government but are happy to answer any specific questions about travel.
@albertoconde5446
Ай бұрын
Thank you both for the awesome tips :) , I am planing to visit Beijing at the end of October 2024 from Australia for 3 days, I will be coming from 2 weeks in Thailand, can I bring my laptop and I pad tablet and I phone? thanks you guys are amazing!
@JamesandKeli
Ай бұрын
@@albertoconde5446 yes you can! This will all work in China, you just can’t access Western social media unless you have a VPN ☺️
@MirandaBailey-01
6 ай бұрын
谢谢你!!
@WHSuperman2005
3 ай бұрын
You see Wudang Mountains? That’s my #1 wish.
@JamesandKeli
3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately not. ☹️ There were so many places to see that we missed out on a lot.
@comui1
8 ай бұрын
Do you mind sharing the link to book the forbidden city entry ticket? Thanks
@JamesandKeli
8 ай бұрын
Yes! Here is our Viator link to buy the Forbidden City entrance ticket: www.viator.com/tours/Beijing/Beijing-Forbidden-City-Admission-Ticket/d321-26448P67?pid=P00119297&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=things-to-do-in-beijing
@AntiMasonic93
4 ай бұрын
I can tell these two had fun in Beijing. 🤪👍🤪
@JamesandKeli
4 ай бұрын
😂😂 it was prime C*VID time so things were a bit difficult for us traveling there
@BB-yi6qn
10 ай бұрын
I'm from a Southeast Asian country. Do you like Southeast Asia? Have you ever been to Southeast Asian countries? Such as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia
@JamesandKeli
10 ай бұрын
We have been to South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines 😄 All of the countries were beautiful!
@therealarchstanton3343
5 ай бұрын
Good tips, thanks guys - but in 10 trips since 2008 no one has ever asked for my photo 🤣
@JamesandKeli
5 ай бұрын
They must think we are famous then lol 😆
@Kunt6119
4 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@FaZe-StyL
8 ай бұрын
Is it safe my mom thinks I’m going to get held captive for no reason because im american
@JamesandKeli
8 ай бұрын
Yes, it is very safe in China!!
@FaZe-StyL
8 ай бұрын
@@JamesandKeli thanks, she has been very scolding me about it and saying they’re going to check my phone and all, I’m going to chengdu after I land in Guangzhou
@FaZe-StyL
8 ай бұрын
@@JamesandKeli well today I woke up and my dad yelled at me for 7 hours and slurring and cursing and everything else, now I’m at work and earlier they made me cancel and all when I’ve saved all the money to go and paid for it my self. They’re very toxic and strict and mean he even yells at her everyday
@JamesandKeli
7 ай бұрын
We're very sorry to hear that. We hope that everything is okay for you. Maybe one day you'll be able to go to China, it is a beautiful country.@@FaZe-StyL
@justinhuang7513
2 ай бұрын
You are not so important that Chinese government would pay extra attention to you😂
@wanderer-QaQ
Ай бұрын
As a Chinee,I think most of your tips are correct.But I want to tell you more one:Please avoid travelling in China in any holiday!Not only The National Holiday,but also The Spring Festival and the eve of new year
@JamesandKeli
Ай бұрын
Yes 🙌 this was tip #8 😃
@SquatSimp
24 күн бұрын
Do you ever use the taxi? If so, how do you navigate that?
@JamesandKeli
24 күн бұрын
We only used a taxi a few times, and it would be by showing the address to the driver in Chinese.
@justinhuang7513
2 ай бұрын
Actually China is very valuable for traveler, Shanghai has similar infrastructure and experience as Tokyo, but half price of hotels, 1/10 price of transportation.
@JamesandKeli
2 ай бұрын
It really is!
@binhe6500
9 ай бұрын
to me personally the no 1 tip should be, knowing it is a developing country, be prepared to get ripped off at all tourist traps. With that in mind, then you will be pleasantly surprised that most people are nice.
@jessie2feathers
3 ай бұрын
All this info is great but the most important is 'Do I need proof of covid vaccination"?
@知-k3q
10 ай бұрын
Don't you visit Hubei, the birthplace of the southern Han nationality and culture? Chu State and the birthplace of Chu culture
@JamesandKeli
10 ай бұрын
We were unable to go to Hubei during our time in China. We really wanted to visit all the provinces but it wasn't possible 😞
@randomnumbers84269
17 күн бұрын
I think you left out the most important part. You said you lived 3 years in China. How? How did you get a visa for 3 years?
@JamesandKeli
17 күн бұрын
We lived I. China for 4 years as English teachers. We worked in different schools in the two cities we lived in, Suzhou and Shanghai ☺️
@mayurtorney7361
2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for much needed info .. one question, where do you exchange forex ?
@JamesandKeli
2 ай бұрын
We would not recommend exchanging money, but use an ATM. Most banks won't help exchange money without you having a bank account with them.
@mayurtorney7361
2 ай бұрын
@@JamesandKeli oh ok.. thanks ..🙏 I thought atm withdrawal will be rather expensive .. ATM keypad is normally in English and operable ?
@ELFASHIONISTA
4 ай бұрын
JAMES IS SO BEAUTIFUL !!! 🤩🤩🤩. !!! HE MADE ME SUSCRIBED ! CONGRATULATION, AWESOME VIDEOS AND VERY HELPFUL, IAM TERRIFIED TO GO TO CHINA !!!
@JamesandKeli
4 ай бұрын
You shouldn't be terrified of visiting China!
@jweidesigns
3 ай бұрын
Hey, this is great. I cant find the baidu translate app is there a different name or alternative that works the same in China? Thanks
@JamesandKeli
3 ай бұрын
It could be under its Chinese characters 百度, you can use Apple Maps but Google maps won’t work,
@papayapositiv1619
2 ай бұрын
Surf shark is not working in China ,like Nord VPN or Express VPN. The Server address is known and blocked
@JamesandKeli
2 ай бұрын
Express or Astrill are the only two VPNs that actively work. Sometimes though they go down for a few days but will come back up.
@aa77655
Ай бұрын
Please link for translate app
@qiuyi85
7 ай бұрын
I’m visiting China in a month. Do most shops accept Alipay linking to a foreign credit card? I heard some merchants can’t process payment if the app is linked to a foreign credit card.
@JamesandKeli
7 ай бұрын
We have never tried this before. We recommend connecting it to be safe then trying it. Definitely bring cash around just incase!
@jiamingcao8337
6 ай бұрын
I’m Chinese. This might happen in some small shops,they only accept debit card that linking in Alipay.
@elvafong3591
5 ай бұрын
This video is very helpful. I want to go to Xian to see the Terracotta Warriors and was wanting to know if I can purchase the tickets to see them in advance or do I have to purchase them when I arrive because I am a foreigner? Also how do I get a taxi in Xian - can I use the didi app if I am a foreigner or do I just try to call one off the street?
@JamesandKeli
5 ай бұрын
When we first started making KZitem videos we made one about Xi’An and the Terracotta Warriors. At the time we went we purchased the tickets upon arrival, and took a public bus. For a taxi, you will need didi but I don’t know if you will be able to create an account to use didi, as the policies changed while we were there.
@elvafong3591
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the helpful advice@@JamesandKeli
@jessie2feathers
3 ай бұрын
Do I need covid vaccination to travel in China?
@JamesandKeli
3 ай бұрын
It’s not required but highly recommended.
@jessie2feathers
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.
@johnkiel1000
7 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@andreaae5060
7 ай бұрын
Do you know about if there is a luggage delivery from Beijing airport to Shanghai airport? I will. Bring 2 checked baggages to my travel
@JamesandKeli
7 ай бұрын
There probably is, but it’s probably best to keep them with you and recheck the bags upon your next flight. We never used this type of service to be able to answer it.
@jiamingcao8337
6 ай бұрын
Package delivery service available at the airport,but it will takes 3 days. If u only stay few days in China, I recommend bring the luggage with you
@fasteddylove-muffin6415
3 ай бұрын
I don't see a kindle or other digital version of Lonely Planet's China?
@JamesandKeli
3 ай бұрын
It is only an ebook version. Kindle may not work properly while in China.
@maheell
16 күн бұрын
Hi, Does Expres VPN still work with local Chinese Sim cards?
@JamesandKeli
16 күн бұрын
@@maheell yes, you just have to have it downloaded prior to going to China. If you get a Chinese phone you have to download using an APK for android devices and then for Apple you must use an Apple Account made outside of China.
@maheell
14 күн бұрын
@@JamesandKeli Thanks for responding. I contacted the support centre of ExpressVPN and they said their VPN doesn't work in China for a while now.
@1000kennedydk
4 ай бұрын
what do you mean by international bank card to load into alipay.......do you mean my USA Visa Credit Card or Visa Debit Card?
@JamesandKeli
4 ай бұрын
Correct! Use whatever bank card that can work internally (we prefer one with no foreign transaction fees).
@CHan-uh7wr
15 күн бұрын
if you wanna to travel to china,but havent suitable sim card(internet)because it's to expensive,just comment on me! As a local,i could provide a better solution!
@MichelleL889
Ай бұрын
I downloaded baidu and it is all in Chinese characters. I spent 10 mins on it and couldn’t work it out. Too hard. If I get vpn why can’t I use Google translate?
@JamesandKeli
Ай бұрын
The amount of time it takes to turn on a VPN when you need a translation isn’t worth it. If I download Baidu translate, it opens up in English for the only information I need to use.
@Koza1151
3 ай бұрын
Besides from alipay and wechat pay can you open a bank account in China?
@JamesandKeli
3 ай бұрын
Tourists can’t open a bank account.
@Carioob
Ай бұрын
Why not GuangDong province😢
@JamesandKeli
Ай бұрын
We never had the opportunity to visit 😞 It was on our list of places we hope to visit in the future.
@munchocrisps
6 ай бұрын
Do I still need to bring masks in case of Covid or other sickness?
@JamesandKeli
6 ай бұрын
Masks are not required, but if you are sick it is always respectful to wear a mask as not to get others sicks.
@munchocrisps
6 ай бұрын
@@JamesandKeli oh okay 👌
@isseygino911
10 ай бұрын
which vpn would you recommand ?
@JamesandKeli
10 ай бұрын
We recommend either ExpressVPN or Astrill VPN
@kimhannagan8651
5 ай бұрын
Why do you use a vpn instead of Esim?
@JamesandKeli
5 ай бұрын
A vpn is used to access things that would be blocked in China like Instagram or KZitem.
@gamingbtc
4 ай бұрын
If you ever visit a Tier 4 city you will literally feel like Tom Cruise or Taylor Swift. The attention you get is insane. My (Chinese) wife was not pleased hahah
@JamesandKeli
4 ай бұрын
That is very true 🤣
@TinusU
5 ай бұрын
You said "look at the app", which app?
@JamesandKeli
5 ай бұрын
Which section are you talking about? We mention a lot of different apps in specific sections of our video 🫣
@TinusU
5 ай бұрын
@@JamesandKeli lots of different apps and you don't mention the name of those apps? How do we know 😅
@GehehehBebebeb
4 ай бұрын
Unde pot gasi un ghid turistic,aveti vre o idee?
@JamesandKeli
4 ай бұрын
There are many guides that you can find. We love Lost Plate Food Tours (use our code for aroundtheworld for $5 off). We would also recommend looking at some of the many tour company's like MoreFunAsia or ChinaTravelGuide.
@moxizishi
5 ай бұрын
If you are mostly using Alipay in China to purchase things, is bringing actual cash money necessary for travel in China?
@JamesandKeli
5 ай бұрын
We would say no, but it’s good to always have a backup in case you need it as a traveler
@flewuniverse2326
7 ай бұрын
Can someone help me to activate wechat im traveling soon to china
@JamesandKeli
7 ай бұрын
You can get WeChat using a foreign countries phone number, in order to get the Chinese version you must have a Chinese phone number.
@flewuniverse2326
7 ай бұрын
I still need someone hwo have already wechat active to scan the Qr-code to complete the registration @@JamesandKeli
@袁曙光
10 ай бұрын
I'll give you the most important tip, the map you use will make the Chinese angry, and the Chinese map includes Taiwan
@taoxu9235
6 ай бұрын
Sorry to bother you, but your China map at 0:21 misses Taiwan, an internationally-recognized territory of China.
@JamesandKeli
6 ай бұрын
We specify that we are talking about mainland China as we show the map.
@Beelzebububble
7 ай бұрын
word for toilet: XI ZOR. Xi is the smelly brown stuff. Zor is place/spot. So if you need to go in China, just ask Xi Zor?
@JamesandKeli
7 ай бұрын
Xi Shou jian 洗手间 is the pinyin for toilet. We’ve never heard someone use xi zor before, maybe it’s a more local dialect somewhere.
@JamesandKeli
7 ай бұрын
Bathroom is 浴室 yu shi
@Beelzebububble
7 ай бұрын
@@JamesandKeli toilet in Chinese is 廁所
@JamesandKeli
7 ай бұрын
Yes, ce suo 厕所 is another word for toilet or bathroom in Chinese.
@haraldeptor9338
4 ай бұрын
Vpns are illegal in China
@user-uj1yk1nl3u
Ай бұрын
放心吧,没有人关心你是否使用VPN。另外,违法这个说法太严重了,最多也只能是违规而已
@haraldeptor9338
Ай бұрын
@@user-uj1yk1nl3u Thanks! We are planning to visit, but we want to make sure we follow all regulations.
@ABCD-sj5ui
4 ай бұрын
I guess before talking about all these apps, you should have discussed the phone number issues. Lots of apps in China need verification through a Chinese phone number, but a physical sim card is not supported in some models of iPhone. Without fixing this problems, talking about apps is not that useful.
@JamesandKeli
4 ай бұрын
You can set up Allipay and WeChat with both a foreign number, you just won’t be using the Chinese version, same with Baidu translate. 😊
5 ай бұрын
The simple answer to this is just don't do it. The state department warnings are there for a reason. Oh yeah, I lived in Mainland China for 11 years and 25 in HK. There are so many wonderful places in the world to visit - China just is no longer worth the risk at this point in time.
@shanewall9092
4 ай бұрын
Don’t do what?? Why would somebody not travel to China
@shakilahmad3290
4 ай бұрын
The State Department has control over you - USA is a police state - Beaware
@4goode1234
7 ай бұрын
Chur Bo
@bakeryclerk7434
5 ай бұрын
number 1 tip is not to travel to china.
@9ickp
5 ай бұрын
Why so mysterious? Pray tell, why not?
@bakeryclerk7434
5 ай бұрын
Because I'm someone who is awake and has common sense.
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