CHINA'S RAIL SYSTEM IS INCREDIBLE | Traveling Over 1000km From Guangzhou To Zhangjiajie

China has the most expansive rail systems in the world, so I was super excited to get to try it out for the first time with a trip from Guangzhou to Zhangjiajie. On a map it may look fairly close, but in reality it is over 1,000km away so it was quite a journey to get there. I would recommend booking all your train travel on trip.com as a foreigner even with the extra service charge because trying to do it on the official Chinese Rail website is a bit confusing and a lot of people report having their card be declined. I also loved the hotel I booked at in Zhangjiajie so I will put those two links down below:
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Пікірлер: 2 100

  • @bobkaas9203
    @bobkaas9203Ай бұрын

    I'm in Amsterdam now , next week China China here I come !

  • @AlinaMcleod

    @AlinaMcleod

    Ай бұрын

    Hope you have a great trip!

  • @shawnhe6180

    @shawnhe6180

    Ай бұрын

    welcome!

  • @hwhoovy8458

    @hwhoovy8458

    Ай бұрын

    welcome bro

  • @cynthiazhu-lm2id

    @cynthiazhu-lm2id

    Ай бұрын

    welcome!wish you have a good trip.

  • @zackk7175

    @zackk7175

    Ай бұрын

    Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president.

  • @jacintochua6885
    @jacintochua6885Ай бұрын

    Many western food brands are welcome to operate inside China .Not banned for "security risk".

  • @Carrera6rennsport

    @Carrera6rennsport

    Ай бұрын

    Thats becuse Chinese food imports are contaminated if not fake.

  • @stuartchong8807

    @stuartchong8807

    Ай бұрын

    Hilarious 😂

  • @zackk7175

    @zackk7175

    Ай бұрын

    But Chiina has baanned Youutube, and Tiktok

  • @guanzehuang9609

    @guanzehuang9609

    Ай бұрын

    @@zackk7175 if they store the data and server in China and the manager team are Chinese, and the data are monitored by a Chinese local company as Tiktok just did, of course they can operate in China.

  • @jackdean8019

    @jackdean8019

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@zackk7175so many fake news out-of-the-box from Taiwan frogs

  • @jogana6909
    @jogana6909Ай бұрын

    I don't think the railway station in any other country can compare with China. China's government has built the best infrastructure for its people (instead of investing in war), and everyone can enjoy it.

  • @user-vp1vl6yp9t

    @user-vp1vl6yp9t

    Ай бұрын

    for its people with its people's money, at least, better spend than war

  • @leeta2762

    @leeta2762

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, Alina!

  • @GeraldBeagan-ee6se

    @GeraldBeagan-ee6se

    Ай бұрын

    So they aren’t pounding out aircraft carriers at a fast rate? Ok if you say so….

  • @MSZsama

    @MSZsama

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@GeraldBeagan-ee6seYep, let's not build any of those so the US rednecks can bully them anytime they want.

  • @lieutsatan4257

    @lieutsatan4257

    Ай бұрын

    Not enough aircraft carriers for China to protect its people.

  • @MichaelZhuang
    @MichaelZhuangАй бұрын

    Alina, just for your information. Zhangjiajie is located in Xiangxi region, a historical minority majority region. The region was incorporated into China during the Three-Kindom Era (ca. 220 to 280). After 1800 years, the minority languages are still being spoken, the various minority groups account for nearly 90% of the population. This is in stark contrast to the fate of Native Americans in North America and the Aboriginals in Australia.

  • @AlinaMcleod

    @AlinaMcleod

    Ай бұрын

    Very interesting!

  • @yzhang2008

    @yzhang2008

    Ай бұрын

    You made a very interesting point👍

  • @stuartchong8807

    @stuartchong8807

    Ай бұрын

    Well said - kudos to you for stating the past history & speaking truth to power ! So who has adopted the mass murderer Genocide methods Pirate style - yet we have BBC & CNN asking the patronizing questions to head of states in Africa and Asia with the holier than thou attitudes : devils in disguise 🇺🇸🇬🇧⚠️🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

  • @merhanA-ve1gw

    @merhanA-ve1gw

    Ай бұрын

    Absolutely, it’s interesting to note that Zhangjiajie, located in the northwestern part of Hunan Province, China, has a rich history dating back to the Stone Age. It was previously named Dayong and has a recorded history dating back to 221 BC. During the Shang and Zhou dynasties (1600 BC - 256 BC), it was under the Jingchu State’s jurisdiction. During the Spring & Autumn and the Warring States Periods (770 BC - 221 BC), it was under the Chu State’s jurisdiction. The Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD) was a significant era in Chinese history, marked by the tripartite division of China among the states of Wei, Shu Han, and Wu. This period started when the Kingdom of Wei took power from the Han Dynasty and ended in 280 AD when the Kingdom of Wu was defeated by the rulers of the Jin, a new dynasty. So, the region was incorporated into central dynasty rules during the Three Kingdoms Era. Furthermore, it’s worth noting that this region is one(part) of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization.

  • @zackk7175

    @zackk7175

    Ай бұрын

    Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president!

  • @user-oj4iu8jc1l
    @user-oj4iu8jc1lАй бұрын

    I like your honest opinion about China. I m from USA. Currently watching your video on train from Xian to Beijing on 4/1. Spent 1 week in Guizhou province for cherry blossom ( Pingba farm), rapeseed flowers blossom, Baili Azalea flowers blossoms and Mount Fanjing hiking. Absolutely stunning. Must consider during next spring season

  • @fs5775

    @fs5775

    Ай бұрын

    let me guess, you think it is "honest" because it supports the CCP narrative LOL

  • @lrbnew

    @lrbnew

    Ай бұрын

    Guangdong provience, the capital city is Guangzhou

  • @celinajiang9272
    @celinajiang9272Ай бұрын

    You are a super well organized foreigner knew zero Mandarin but can handle your journey so smoothly. Impressive🎉

  • @AlinaMcleod

    @AlinaMcleod

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks! I'm trying lol

  • @zackk7175

    @zackk7175

    Ай бұрын

    Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president1

  • @user-bw8sp8cd9s

    @user-bw8sp8cd9s

    Ай бұрын

    @@zackk7175mate, Taiwanese passports can travel freely in mainland China. Dead end for posting false information, got it?

  • @hengongchua6250

    @hengongchua6250

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@zackk7175, in China I can shout Taiwan President is no. 1 and yet no one bother me. And I am not a Chinese.

  • @zackk4969

    @zackk4969

    Ай бұрын

    @@hengongchua6250 Then Do It

  • @davidcar4632
    @davidcar4632Ай бұрын

    I love my motherland, China! I am in Toronto Canada.

  • @jeanleveille5319

    @jeanleveille5319

    Ай бұрын

    Well.. I do love your motherland, China! (Montréal) Been there 2 times.

  • @user-fk2km4xb5j

    @user-fk2km4xb5j

    Ай бұрын

    Even native canadian share chinese DNA

  • @jimmyliu1321

    @jimmyliu1321

    Ай бұрын

    @@user-fk2km4xb5j

  • @hwhoovy8458

    @hwhoovy8458

    Ай бұрын

    metoo

  • @bulldogfightingforfreedom

    @bulldogfightingforfreedom

    Ай бұрын

    Of course…. Motherland China for life

  • @jogana6909
    @jogana6909Ай бұрын

    China trains are clean, hygienic, punctual and cheap.

  • @robopalo8041

    @robopalo8041

    Ай бұрын

    did not look like to me... and 5 seats in a row...

  • @tkh2944

    @tkh2944

    Ай бұрын

    Show me the train that meets your standards ... Not expecting you to show your "high quality" booing planes or bridges.😅😊

  • @saretgnasoh7351

    @saretgnasoh7351

    Ай бұрын

    @@robopalo8041 still far better than yours

  • @paulonunes2002

    @paulonunes2002

    Ай бұрын

    Sim, mas somente os trens usados por turistas pois tudo na China é baseado em propaganda. A verdade é bem diferente.

  • @Zieft2011

    @Zieft2011

    Ай бұрын

    @@robopalo8041I dont know where you from, but show us maybe how the trains in your country look like :)

  • @chiefchief545
    @chiefchief545Ай бұрын

    If you have free time during your trip to Chengdu, you can go to Jiuzhaigou, which is absolutely world-class scenery.

  • @taxol2

    @taxol2

    Ай бұрын

    As a nature lover, Juizhaigou to me is the best one in China and the second’s Shangrila in Yunnan province!

  • @henrygrant7900

    @henrygrant7900

    Ай бұрын

    It's too early in the year for Jiuzhaigou I believe. Best time in May/June.

  • @YouSmile-ox8vg

    @YouSmile-ox8vg

    Ай бұрын

    Isn't fall the best season for Jiuzaigou?

  • @zackk7175

    @zackk7175

    Ай бұрын

    Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president!

  • @yakhuantan8642

    @yakhuantan8642

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@zackk7175 obviously a Hill-Billy fool like you has never been anywhere

  • @mrslcom
    @mrslcomАй бұрын

    China has such amazing natural beauty.

  • @fs5775

    @fs5775

    Ай бұрын

    it's great if you are not interested in clean air

  • @ColdHardToronto

    @ColdHardToronto

    Ай бұрын

    Alina doesn't care that China is poisoning the planet. She'll take their money

  • @theredbar-cross8515
    @theredbar-cross8515Ай бұрын

    The Chinese word for spicy is "Laah" with the 4th tone (which is like if you've just tripped over a rock and yell Shoot!). Just point to something on the menu and ask "Laah? Yes, no? (in English)" and most people should be able to understand you. They may not know the word for spicy in English, but they will know "yes" or "no". A lot of Chinese also don't eat spicy food, so this is a common question.

  • @elimlinrr6898

    @elimlinrr6898

    Ай бұрын

    If you love spicy food, everytime you order something spicy and delicious, you will be in Laa Laa Land 😊 !

  • @user-yw1he9ho2z

    @user-yw1he9ho2z

    Ай бұрын

    你这个比喻非常形象,辣!就是卧倒,射击。😂😂哈哈哈

  • @user-yr5rv5gb4m

    @user-yr5rv5gb4m

    Ай бұрын

    @@elimlinrr6898哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈

  • @user-qq8rh1sl1x

    @user-qq8rh1sl1x

    21 күн бұрын

    ⁠​⁠@@elimlinrr6898omg I love lalaland😂

  • @user-lf1cv1wd5w
    @user-lf1cv1wd5wАй бұрын

    祝願祖國,繁榮昌盛。

  • @wanluofan

    @wanluofan

    Ай бұрын

    不富强,就挨揍!都是被逼的!

  • @lalalalalalala127

    @lalalalalalala127

    Ай бұрын

    @@wanluofan你评论一条多少钱?

  • @qingzich1489

    @qingzich1489

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@lalalalalalala127, 你的呢?

  • @mhf1979

    @mhf1979

    Ай бұрын

    我的天呀 這裡也有1450? 😂😂😂

  • @sijiwenming

    @sijiwenming

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@lalalalalalala127在哪里领钱?我也想一边说心里话一边领钱。

  • @user-vh2ug4up1k
    @user-vh2ug4up1kАй бұрын

    You may place orders of foods on the train, they will be delivered to your carriage at comming stations, and the conductor will bring them to your seat.

  • @bobdeng1886

    @bobdeng1886

    Ай бұрын

    I tried, no enough choice

  • @ohmyivan

    @ohmyivan

    Ай бұрын

    @@bobdeng1886 expensive and not tasty

  • @user-vn3jb2tw9p

    @user-vn3jb2tw9p

    Ай бұрын

    最好不要,火车上的食物又贵又难吃,分量也少

  • @user-vn3jb2tw9p

    @user-vn3jb2tw9p

    Ай бұрын

    最好不要,火车上的食物又贵又难吃,分量也少

  • @yesun6702

    @yesun6702

    Ай бұрын

    @@user-vn3jb2tw9p 可以扫描二维码,点下一站车站里有的餐饮品牌,到了下一站乘务员会给你送到车上。看来你是没用过这个服务。

  • @yow7857
    @yow7857Ай бұрын

    You are doing amazingly well. A foreigner who has never been to China and who doesn’t know the language gets around freely, eats well and uses Alipay like a local. I admire your enthusiasm, curiosity, fearlessness and determination. 张家界 is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Enjoy

  • @AlinaMcleod

    @AlinaMcleod

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I'm trying my best :)

  • @learn2slow

    @learn2slow

    Ай бұрын

    @@AlinaMcleod Now, you can add credit card into your Wechat and use it to pay everything in CN

  • @AhmetTekin101

    @AhmetTekin101

    Ай бұрын

    Is that why China 🇨🇳 is the dirtiest and most polluted place on earth?

  • @AhmetTekin101

    @AhmetTekin101

    Ай бұрын

    Is that why you don't want to live in China 🇨🇳?

  • @fs5775

    @fs5775

    Ай бұрын

    well she's getting paid for it by your government. if being sucked up to by a shill like you does it for her, she must have a really sad life.

  • @Frank_Techguy
    @Frank_TechguyАй бұрын

    Amazing High Speed Railway system. Thanks for sharing the video.

  • @AhmetTekin101

    @AhmetTekin101

    Ай бұрын

    Is that why you don't want to live in China 🇨🇳?

  • @smetchaupeter516

    @smetchaupeter516

    28 күн бұрын

    ​@@AhmetTekin101wtf?

  • @kayflip2233
    @kayflip2233Ай бұрын

    This is the type of content that I love - places where no other youtubers go.

  • @feding3328

    @feding3328

    Ай бұрын

    No, Avata Mountain is popular among youtubers. Already a lot of vlogs on YT.

  • @syleang
    @syleangАй бұрын

    never in humans history a country that can transform in such a short time,a totally make over in infras , human behavior,habits and mentality. Amazing China.

  • @paulneufarn
    @paulneufarnАй бұрын

    Alle Achtung für die chinesische Leistungsfähigkeit und den Fleiß der chinesischen Bürger.❤👍👍🍀🍀🍀

  • @dannyw985
    @dannyw985Ай бұрын

    You are giving me an idea how I should travel to 'Avatar' on my next trip. Thank you. Enjoy what China has to offer with a big 😄.

  • @AlinaMcleod

    @AlinaMcleod

    Ай бұрын

    You totally should!

  • @user-zp6dz9jw3g

    @user-zp6dz9jw3g

    Ай бұрын

    @@AlinaMcleod我和你同一天在广州南站,我在候车大厅看到你了……😂😂😂😂不确定你男朋友在没在你身边,要不然我会找你拍照😅😅😅

  • @zackk7175

    @zackk7175

    Ай бұрын

    Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president1

  • @user-hd3or6cm4f

    @user-hd3or6cm4f

    Ай бұрын

    Ridiculous smearing robot​@@zackk7175

  • @Hunt-Alot

    @Hunt-Alot

    29 күн бұрын

    You wanna say 'Pandora' instead of 'Avatar'. though ppl understand you anyway.😄

  • @aaronhteikk4487
    @aaronhteikk44875 күн бұрын

    Alina is soooooo impressive. It’s a great joy to watch her and hear her speak. More successes and happiness to her.

  • @davidellis5141
    @davidellis5141Ай бұрын

    It's fascinating to see China unvarnished ! Thanks Alina & Happy Easter 🐣

  • @AlinaMcleod

    @AlinaMcleod

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you and Happy Easter!

  • @zackk7175

    @zackk7175

    Ай бұрын

    Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president1

  • @wcsun5050

    @wcsun5050

    Ай бұрын

    @@zackk7175 funny

  • @wcsun5050

    @wcsun5050

    Ай бұрын

    @@zackk4969 . . . . Don't you realize that I am Chinese?what are you? Anti-China robots?

  • @sliangchina

    @sliangchina

    Ай бұрын

    @@zackk7175How many times you want to copy and paste. A lie is a lie, no matter how many times you try. Go to China and see if they bother to put you into jail.

  • @costasworldofmusicmemories5792
    @costasworldofmusicmemories5792Ай бұрын

    The Chinese know how to run a train system . When we were in a China we had a lovely experience. Unlike in the US, where we were originally from (Boston) . Constant breakdowns with shuttle buses. They run the system like children playing with Lionel Trains. Hope you're having fun in China. Looking forward to your next livestream. As always, you have set the standard for what travel videos should be. Sending you much love❤❤ from Harriet, Jim and Yuki Richmond, Va.

  • @icevoss9917

    @icevoss9917

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah the nutty National Government here in New Zealand wants to put away with our train system now and build the roads out 😅....therefore no going green and it takes much time to get to Auckland or Wellington 😮

  • @AhmetTekin101

    @AhmetTekin101

    Ай бұрын

    Is that why China 🇨🇳 still ranked 99th in the world on GDP per capita? And has the world highest debt at 300% of its GDP?

  • @hailin4059
    @hailin4059Ай бұрын

    I am in France now, I love China ❤

  • @robopalo8041

    @robopalo8041

    Ай бұрын

    time to go back, one way.

  • @zackk7175

    @zackk7175

    Ай бұрын

    Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president!

  • @vickyhe147

    @vickyhe147

    Ай бұрын

    You are lying@@zackk7175

  • @dimsumden5745

    @dimsumden5745

    Ай бұрын

    @@zackk7175 no one will be put in jail except you

  • @drefrie2815

    @drefrie2815

    Ай бұрын

    @@zackk7175no

  • @yonight6871
    @yonight6871Ай бұрын

    The world's most famous scenic spot, Guilin, is a must-see. The mountains and rivers are beautiful, and the peaks look like paintings.

  • @GodsDad98

    @GodsDad98

    Ай бұрын

    哪里都有你的影子,你这账号真神奇😂😂

  • @AhmetTekin101

    @AhmetTekin101

    Ай бұрын

    Is that why China 🇨🇳 is the dirtiest and most polluted place on earth?

  • @yonight6871

    @yonight6871

    Ай бұрын

    I see you often too@@GodsDad98

  • @douginorlando6260

    @douginorlando6260

    Ай бұрын

    Yangshuo (next to Guilin) and Beijing were my two favorite places in China

  • @sola4393

    @sola4393

    Ай бұрын

    Guilin is beautiful, there aren't places like it and the same to the place where she is going to visit. China has so many wonderful magical natural landscapes.

  • @user-rk3le5ie7g
    @user-rk3le5ie7gАй бұрын

    ❤ Love your VLOG, you provide guide lines to other foreigners who will come to China.

  • @wisabella1537
    @wisabella1537Ай бұрын

    I don't know if you noticed, In Guangzhou's metro, some of the train carriages are Bombardiers that came to Canada. I'm in your home country, Canada, greeting you, and you're in my home country, Guangzhou.🥰

  • @Tian9165

    @Tian9165

    Ай бұрын

    華人華僑同胞!我在中國祝福你。❤

  • @jimmylam9846

    @jimmylam9846

    Ай бұрын

    50-50 partnership ! Bombardier couldn't help TTC to improve the subway coaches which were outdated by 40 years.

  • @dannylam1687
    @dannylam1687Ай бұрын

    Hey Alina, enjoy your travels in China, thanks for sharing your experience ❤ greetings from Switzerland ❤

  • @ervinsmoviecorner8748
    @ervinsmoviecorner8748Ай бұрын

    That’s so amazing!❤

  • @user-kp5cf7kb1r
    @user-kp5cf7kb1rАй бұрын

    Enjoy your journry in China , Zhang Jia Jie is really a good place to visit !

  • @fs5775

    @fs5775

    Ай бұрын

    it's a ZOO of people

  • @md_sabuz_official
    @md_sabuz_officialАй бұрын

    Watching from Mirpur Dhaka Bangladesh 🇧🇩

  • @kimjongun2062

    @kimjongun2062

    Ай бұрын

    hello indian friend

  • @rocksiu

    @rocksiu

    Ай бұрын

    @@kimjongun2062Bangladesh is a Country.

  • @zackk7175

    @zackk7175

    Ай бұрын

    Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president!

  • @sliangchina

    @sliangchina

    Ай бұрын

    @@zackk7175Although there is saying that “If a lie is repeated for 1000 times, it will become the truth.” Your lie won’t become true, though. And you won’t be put into jail for being from Taiwan. You are more than welcome to come to China and see it yourself.

  • @echocrp
    @echocrpАй бұрын

    look forward your next video...Zhanggiajie is amazing

  • @jamesreese4170
    @jamesreese4170Ай бұрын

    So thoughtful that they wrote your note on your iced coffee drink in English! The Chinese people are often so thoughtful in their actions.

  • @zchnyg6363

    @zchnyg6363

    24 күн бұрын

    haha, in fact we usually print English in something like coffee drink. I guess that make us feel cool feel international, like some westen guys print Chinese on their body (even they dont know the meaning exectly).

  • @peterwilliams7335
    @peterwilliams7335Ай бұрын

    The trains in China are so much better than the ones I ride in Canada.

  • @jizhongzhao4176
    @jizhongzhao4176Ай бұрын

    I really dig how chill and steady you are. You know, compared to the other folks out there, your channel's legit the realest one I've stumbled upon, no over-the-top stuff. Keep rocking it your way. Just keep showing us China through your eyes, all genuine and down-to-earth.

  • @AlinaMcleod

    @AlinaMcleod

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @douginorlando6260
    @douginorlando6260Ай бұрын

    By lucky chance I caught part of your live stream in Kunming. It was so exciting, like being there in person because it was live. Thanks so much. I hope you can get the word out whenever you are planning a live stream. You are a positive joy in sharing the travel experience. I’m glad you are strong and won’t be deterred by anyone daring to throw shade on any of your choices

  • @koksiongseo6114
    @koksiongseo6114Ай бұрын

    Seeing is believing. China is a beautiful country and welcome all visitors especially visitors from Western nations that had negatives comments on China.

  • @victorpan6126
    @victorpan6126Ай бұрын

    I have just returned from a trip to China. I took the high speed rail from Zhangjiajie to Guangzhou. The first class has 4 passengers in a row vs. 5 in the 2nd class. The train ride was very smooth and It was on time for both departure and arrival.

  • @housezhiqiangqi840

    @housezhiqiangqi840

    Ай бұрын

    头等舱是2人一排。商务舱才是4人一排

  • @worldtravelsouthafrica6994
    @worldtravelsouthafrica6994Ай бұрын

    I live in Hangzhou, so happy to see in china

  • @claytonlee595
    @claytonlee595Ай бұрын

    Hi,Alina. Been following you for few years. Finally come to my hometown. This is the ethnic minority region. We are the Tujia and Miao(Hmong) people. Hope you have a great visit!

  • @AlinaMcleod

    @AlinaMcleod

    Ай бұрын

    I had an AMAZING time!

  • @zackk7175

    @zackk7175

    Ай бұрын

    Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president2

  • @Iamp-itt

    @Iamp-itt

    Ай бұрын

    Don’t go to Taiwan, China, If a foreigner says something good about mainland China, he will be put in jail@@zackk7175

  • @gaojun73

    @gaojun73

    Ай бұрын

    @@zackk7175 There are millions taiwanese in China, you know that

  • @zackk4969

    @zackk4969

    Ай бұрын

    @@gaojun73 Taiiwanese in Chiiina has dropped 80%! In 2023 only 403,000 left, now is even less!

  • @malin7919
    @malin7919Ай бұрын

    You are making me go to China. :)

  • @markchi5785

    @markchi5785

    Ай бұрын

    Welcome

  • @zackk7175

    @zackk7175

    Ай бұрын

    Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president3

  • @Chinese-Canadian

    @Chinese-Canadian

    Ай бұрын

    @@zackk7175 That is the funniest thing I have ever heard. Try saying that you support Gaza or Ukraine in America and you would be attacked.

  • @zackk4969

    @zackk4969

    Ай бұрын

    @@Chinese-Canadian 李孟居 and 李明哲 2 Taiiwanese and 2 Australians and 2 Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig

  • @zackk4969

    @zackk4969

    Ай бұрын

    @@Chinese-Canadian SHame on you Chiiina! To support Russia invading Ukraine!

  • @kamt6510
    @kamt6510Ай бұрын

    Enjoy your time in China. I recently visited Shanghai and it was great. (Took the high speed train from Hong Kong to Shanghai ). If you have time, visit Shanghai as well.

  • @Mariobrownio1989
    @Mariobrownio1989Ай бұрын

    excellent informative video! Hope you enjoy the trip 😄 looks amazing

  • @sweetorange2455
    @sweetorange2455Ай бұрын

    I traveled to zhangjiajie before COVID. The scenery is stunning.

  • @axepro3053

    @axepro3053

    Ай бұрын

    Same i love it so much , i prefer place like this over busy city

  • @TAIWAN_PROVINCE_CHINA

    @TAIWAN_PROVINCE_CHINA

    Ай бұрын

    Yellow mountain and Yangshu is also very senic place.

  • @gkm202
    @gkm202Ай бұрын

    Beautifully narrated vlog.missing your dad in the video.

  • @NN-zhou
    @NN-zhouАй бұрын

    昨天刚刚从广州南回南宁,3个小时,以前去广州要一天时间,现在就是一天来回都没有问题,我爱我的国家,中国是未来世界最强大的国家!

  • @huangalex5412

    @huangalex5412

    Ай бұрын

    可以这么说,了解历史的都知道,我们中国回归中心位置是必然的事情,只是时间问题@Killerin248

  • @rafikingkong

    @rafikingkong

    Ай бұрын

    清澈的爱,只为中国

  • @rn3074
    @rn3074Ай бұрын

    Respect! ❤for how brave you are. Can't wait for the rest of the series.

  • @CarlZha
    @CarlZhaАй бұрын

    Glad to see you enjoying the high speed rail in China, Alina. I didn't even know there's a direct train from Guangzhou to Zhang Jia Jie. "ie" in Jie is pronounced like "Ye", so Jie is like J-Ye. Looking forward to your video from Zhang Jia Jie!

  • @AlinaMcleod

    @AlinaMcleod

    Ай бұрын

    Is the first sound a J though? I was trying to listen closely to people and that’s what I got out of it lol

  • @freefree1219

    @freefree1219

    Ай бұрын

    Hi Alina, you've got the J sound in Jie correct (as in June), just that it is not Ji, but should rhyme with "yeah"

  • @leonrich6110

    @leonrich6110

    Ай бұрын

    John Jar Je(t).

  • @GiorniVenibato

    @GiorniVenibato

    Ай бұрын

    Wow Carl I have been listening to your broadcasts!❤

  • @susan56566

    @susan56566

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@AlinaMcleod ZH in Chinese pinyin makes a sound like J in English. So you were not wrong.

  • @peterchen952
    @peterchen952Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your video. This is really helpful when I travel to China coming this Fall.

  • @clubfasteddie77
    @clubfasteddie77Ай бұрын

    I always get a positive vibe from your optimism. Strong power woman. ❤

  • @rayhowong4139
    @rayhowong4139Ай бұрын

    You look amazing and the hotel is so lovely! cant wait for your next video about China🥰

  • @silveriver9
    @silveriver9Ай бұрын

    China railway and road system are itself a wonder of the world. I was in Zhangjiajie 2 months ago when it snowed. It's incredible. Make sure you also see Tianmen mountain, it's surreal! Best to enter Tianmen Shan and Avatar mountains at door opening hours (7am or 8am) to avoid the big crowds. Even at 7-8am there were already many ppl queuing.

  • @silveriver9

    @silveriver9

    Ай бұрын

    When I said "many ppl," I mean a couple of hundred ppl. Even though it was low season 2 months ago. Now, expect the numbers to be higher.

  • @silveriver9

    @silveriver9

    Ай бұрын

    @@zackk4969 Copy n Paste bot detected.

  • @zackk4969

    @zackk4969

    Ай бұрын

    @@silveriver9 We don't like CHiina is that legal?! Copy n Paste are legal, too. However, gotoYouutube is illlegal in CHiiina!

  • @zackk4969

    @zackk4969

    Ай бұрын

    @@silveriver9 Is bot an AI technology that CHiina can never have?! Pooor country

  • @zackk4969

    @zackk4969

    Ай бұрын

    @@silveriver9 CHiiina has baanned Youutube for more than 15 years To go to Youutube is a crime in Chiiina! are you a criminal from Chiiina?!

  • @kcwc08
    @kcwc08Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the sharing, Alina 👍 Despite of the huge high speed rail system in the entire China with such big fleet, it is unbelievable that they are punctual all the time 💪 Zhang Jia Jie is an amazing nature reserve / famous scenic spot. If you have time, you may consider to also visit the Jiuzhai Valley National Park at Sichuan Province. The colourful ponds are very beautiful.

  • @AlinaMcleod

    @AlinaMcleod

    Ай бұрын

    Yes, those looked incredible! Will definitely try and visit next time :)

  • @zackk7175

    @zackk7175

    Ай бұрын

    Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president3

  • @user-bm2ce6mx4q

    @user-bm2ce6mx4q

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@zackk7175Oh my god! give me a break. Please don't try to ruin or contaminate this beautiful channel.

  • @feifei987

    @feifei987

    Ай бұрын

    Are you blind?​@@zackk7175

  • @Iamp-itt

    @Iamp-itt

    Ай бұрын

    Don’t go to Taiwan, China, If a foreigner says something good about mainland China, he will be put in jail@@zackk7175

  • @sunnyhill3000
    @sunnyhill3000Ай бұрын

    Cant wait the next episode. Thanks so much Alina

  • @drefrie2815
    @drefrie2815Ай бұрын

    I’m really exited for the next video Zhangjiajie is definitely beautiful!

  • @chrislim1950
    @chrislim1950Ай бұрын

    Love how you share your travel!! Thank you for all the MOST USEFUL information!!

  • @jennylee3114
    @jennylee3114Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video! Love it!

  • @mrkit2u
    @mrkit2uАй бұрын

    Really great tips throughout about how to avoid common mistakes! Love that.

  • @user-mf5sk4sv7b
    @user-mf5sk4sv7bАй бұрын

    Have a good time in China.

  • @darellnewsome4459
    @darellnewsome4459Ай бұрын

    Great video Alina! Stay safe out there. Train travel there is really modern looking.

  • @katherinecudilla3000
    @katherinecudilla3000Ай бұрын

    Thanks for your new adventure update. Be safe and take care always

  • @vukken99
    @vukken99Ай бұрын

    Great video alina....China has modern facilities and it looks safe....

  • @DavidL23.
    @DavidL23.Ай бұрын

    Hi Alina! 🙂🙏👋✨🌟 I hope your having a super beautiful day! This is a wonderful excellent video! 😁👍❤️👏📹🇨🇳🚄💺🛤🍲🥢🥇💯💫✨🌟 Wow! The Guangzhou South Railway Station looks so amazing! It truly does look like an airport! Also the interior of the train and the hotel suite at the Butterfly Flowers Inn is really nice! Even the food at the restaurant looks very delicious! Thank you very much Alina to share with us this fantastic video. You are the best and greatest world traveler adventurer! 😃👍👏✈️🚄🌏🥇💯🏆💫🌟 I wish you Alina a wonderful marvelous glorious blessed day. Enjoy your visit in China! 😊🙏❤️👋🇨🇳👍✨🌟

  • @foodparadise5792
    @foodparadise5792Ай бұрын

    3:00 Most people in China agree now on the security screening that is necessary after the terrorist attack in Russia...

  • @koehl405
    @koehl405Ай бұрын

    HI from Florida. thanks

  • @ALWH1314
    @ALWH1314Ай бұрын

    Wish you a happy visit. Watched many videos of this stunning mountain, the scenery is out of this world, it’s on my bucket list to go.

  • @abirbo
    @abirboАй бұрын

    Lovely episode Alina! Was eagerly waiting for your vlog. The recently opened Guangzhou Bayun railway station is even more jaw dropping! It's absolutely crazy! Can't wait to see you explore the Avatar mountains!! Such a lovely music collection! Love from India.

  • @davidrichards1741

    @davidrichards1741

    Ай бұрын

    More westerners should travel to India and China. And more ppl from China and India should travel to each other's country. If many do so, good things will follow.

  • @jeffrey7cp992

    @jeffrey7cp992

    Ай бұрын

    @ abirbo : A breath of fresh air from that part of the world, instead of constant China bashing narratives, innuendos, misinformation from media journalists. What is fair is for everyone to see. The development for the masses is infront of your eyes.

  • @TheWongjian
    @TheWongjianАй бұрын

    Very nice video, thanks for sharing the journey in China, a great country :)

  • @ronaldchua3197
    @ronaldchua3197Ай бұрын

    Enjoy the trip ❤

  • @ernestconnell8087
    @ernestconnell8087Ай бұрын

    Alipay- Simplify your life

  • @cheekongthien
    @cheekongthienАй бұрын

    You will love Zhangjajie. You need to ask the waitor or shop keeper whether the food is spicy. In China, people are mostly friendly.

  • @jiehu1899
    @jiehu1899Ай бұрын

    i love this video cuz you work so hard for everything and doing so well in traveling!

  • @AlinaMcleod

    @AlinaMcleod

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @AlistairClark99
    @AlistairClark99Ай бұрын

    Very helpful! Thanks, Alina.

  • @nayac7615
    @nayac7615Ай бұрын

    Hi. Alina thanks good to see you. Scenics place and enjoyable trip. Happy to see your video. Take care . Watched here at montreal

  • @AlinaMcleod

    @AlinaMcleod

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @alvinliao09

    @alvinliao09

    Ай бұрын

    China’s high speed rail has incorporated many advanced technologies from Bombardier of Quebec

  • @Chinese-Canadian
    @Chinese-CanadianАй бұрын

    I came back to Canada from a fantastic trip to China. Zhangjiajie was the highlight of my trip. It was a magical place.

  • @chingweilai1872
    @chingweilai1872Ай бұрын

    Thank you for your honest reporting. enjoy your trip. We will visit China very soon too.

  • @BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel
    @BeijingBuzzz-China-TravelАй бұрын

    A really nice, relaxed style : ) Subbed !

  • @Psalm118.26
    @Psalm118.26Ай бұрын

    Better late than never. I tried convincing you on another account to visit and explore China back in 2020, the same time Alex from Reporterfy Media & Travel also tried to get you to visit China. Would love to see you and Alex do a collaboration in Chongqing someday, another must visit city. Hope you're having a great time in China and thanks for sharing your videos Alina.

  • @prabhumishra3323
    @prabhumishra3323Ай бұрын

    The roads are so wide and spacious

  • @plonss
    @plonssАй бұрын

    Interesting video. I find the progress this country has made truly unbelievable.

  • @HewbhurtGabon
    @HewbhurtGabonАй бұрын

    Nice vlog! ❤ I stayed in Wulingyuan, "Jhang- jea-je" 😅 and it was all amazing!

  • @andyqian1241

    @andyqian1241

    Ай бұрын

    zhang jia jie

  • @HewbhurtGabon

    @HewbhurtGabon

    Ай бұрын

    @@andyqian1241 I spelled it the way it's pronounce as non-chinese. I could hear Z in chinese as just J or G for us. 🙂

  • @therealcliffordbalancio
    @therealcliffordbalancioАй бұрын

    Wow Alina! I'm tuning in for the next 15 minutes ahead! Travelling around Canada is definitely not like travelling in Asia as the geographic's, religion, and way of life are a bit different which shape the way people think. Also language is a major factor! Looks amazing though and would take a trip there one day, God willing! Stay safe and always make a mental image of a DD lol (A Canadian Should know) lol!

  • @mytube30005
    @mytube30005Ай бұрын

    I was just there last year and also rode on that train from Guangzhou South Station. Hope you enjoy Zhangjiaje as much as I did.

  • @julioc4978
    @julioc4978Ай бұрын

    Great video and series, I can't wait for your visits to Beijing, shanghai, Xian, Chongqin, etc Cheers

  • @panpeter2969
    @panpeter2969Ай бұрын

    Can't wait to see the Avatar mountains in your video. Thanks for guiding us.

  • @AdamMutter
    @AdamMutterАй бұрын

    Here in the states I consider all fast food poisoning but in China it's probably all good anywhere you go

  • @AlinaMcleod

    @AlinaMcleod

    Ай бұрын

    Probs

  • @DK-ev9dg

    @DK-ev9dg

    Ай бұрын

    Food is considered medicine in China according to ancient beliefs and philosophy.

  • @zackk4969

    @zackk4969

    Ай бұрын

    @@DK-ev9dg OMG Don’t go to Chiina! Foreigner will be put into jail if you say Taiiwan passport or Taiiwan president2

  • @AhmetTekin101

    @AhmetTekin101

    Ай бұрын

    Many smart, well-known people have fallen into this before. The 🇨🇳 CCP is very clever in promoting their regime. You can't see or hear most of the things in China.

  • @zackk4969

    @zackk4969

    Ай бұрын

    @@AhmetTekin101 So is NaaZZ

  • @kaiyuqiu2604
    @kaiyuqiu2604Ай бұрын

    Alina, thanks for this video. Love from Germany.

  • @waihangwong6513
    @waihangwong6513Ай бұрын

    I hope you enjoy your trip in China , I will be watching all your videos 👍

  • @jianlingli8084
    @jianlingli8084Ай бұрын

    Hi Alina. Glad to see you in Zhangjiajie already. My family is going to visit this beautiful place in May. We will fly from Australia to Shanghai then catch high speed train to get there. We enjoyed your videos . Happy travels 😊

  • @philiptan2051
    @philiptan2051Ай бұрын

    Alina is not only pretty but also funny too. Great vacation in China and great video.

  • @danielayto4120
    @danielayto4120Ай бұрын

    Your videos makes me want to go to mainland China Alina. Great video once again!

  • @arunprabhamukherjee9467
    @arunprabhamukherjee9467Ай бұрын

    This is the second video of yours that I am watching. Thank you for your great content. As an arm chair traveller, I love it.

  • @AlinaMcleod

    @AlinaMcleod

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @ItzChickenYall
    @ItzChickenYallАй бұрын

    Just returned from Shanghai from a 10 day trip along Quanzhou, WuyiShan, Hangzhou, and Shanghai. I love the railway system, extremely reliable and convenient!

  • @shiningstar6659
    @shiningstar6659Ай бұрын

    I am so happy that you get to experience China! It's on my bucket list of countries to see too. Continue to have an awesome time and thank you for sharing the journey. You look gorgeous as always. ❤❤❤💋

  • @afunguynamedkawhi7959
    @afunguynamedkawhi7959Ай бұрын

    Hi Alina, just realized you had a vlog about how expensive Toronto had become. 😂😂 What a small world, Hopefully China won't give you sticker shocks. ❤❤

  • @Thomas-Chin10
    @Thomas-Chin10Ай бұрын

    I like your choice of music, which matches exactly how one feels when going to a new place. The old buildings outside the hotel are very interesting and characteristic of China. A small tip to pronounce the last word in Zhang Jia Jie. We actually do pronounce the letter "e"- think as saying "yes," just drop the letter "y and "s." Look forward to seeing your next video.😊

  • @yaohuiwang1600
    @yaohuiwang1600Ай бұрын

    Spring (March to May) is the flower season in Zhangjiajie. At this time, the temperature in Zhangjiajie is suitable and the sky is blue. It is the most suitable time of the year for hiking and exploring.

  • @amandagrant4331
    @amandagrant4331Ай бұрын

    Very good train, very nice station.

  • @manimalworks7424
    @manimalworks7424Ай бұрын

    Watching your video from San Francisco. I hope more people can see your trip records.

  • @calvinxu3464
    @calvinxu3464Ай бұрын

    It is definitely fun for me, a local Chinese, to witness your journey here. Reminds me of my first trip to Canada. Good luck to everything. Stay safe.

  • @leejack2478
    @leejack2478Ай бұрын

    The name of that inn means 'butterfly fall in love with flowers'.😁 It's the name of a 'Chinese classic tune'. You can simply regard it as 'a name of Chinese classic poem'. Enjoy your journey !

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