🇨🇳 I have a new shorts channel, where I posted this video about how I got food delivered by a robot in China: kzread.infobFbzgAZGdVY?si=7yJ-ue4GjDe5ymEy ✅Feel free to subscribe to that channel, if you watch KZread Shorts

@kingarthur3390

7 ай бұрын

I have been to Shanghai Twice before Covid using Singapore Airlines, i like eating at Nanjing street at there.

@chanchester3649

7 ай бұрын

Same been to Shanghai before. Go to Nanjang Walking Street

@BobbyDazzler888

7 ай бұрын

Shanghai is awesome. Be careful of the scammers, mainly overcharging and oeople stopping you in street near tourist areas. The french quarter is awesome.

@duniahana

7 ай бұрын

Hiii sudah di china saja,, have fun❤❤❤

@meimei-if3hh

7 ай бұрын

I suggest you download a translation software that can translate Chinese, so that communication is more convenient. Welcome to China

As a Chinese native, I wanna give a shout out to the SIM card vendor at 20:00 for going above and beyond and help you through the SIM card registration. Even as a local it’s usually a long and tedious process. The gentleman did the whole check in for you at the kiosk and waited until you are through with the SIM card registration. Truly marvelous service.

@monicali1206

4 ай бұрын

sorry to hear that...in China, people like to help foreigner even if they don't know English.

@seganw

4 ай бұрын

@emirates247 the same experience in Japan for me as a Chinese.

@jinming-1021

3 ай бұрын

@emirates247Agree. According to my travel experience, Korean is more concerned about themselves and always follow others to fit in.

@allaccountsameid

3 ай бұрын

@@monicali1206 Because they know they are misunderstood too much by the foreign media.They welcome foreigners to see the truth

@redneck_buddha

3 ай бұрын

Yea in China now and going through that SIM card experience. The one I bought in the USA didn’t work when I got here

Absolutely amazing! You handle the new situations much better than most people. I love the way you are able to go with the flow without getting stressed. The people all seem super nice. I just loved how relaxing and non crowded everything seemed for such a big city.

@kimloanf2022

4 ай бұрын

Whoa … you go to a new country and don t speak the language and no visa and you get to your hotel in one piece , Bravo 👏👏👏, I do that and I will be at the airport for the next six days😂😂😂😂👍👍👍

@user-jy2ci5ox9v

Ай бұрын

lol. Because the Chinese have put off so many foreigners it’s empty. With lower jobs. 40% youth unemployment. These cities are doomed in China.

@carotan6075

15 күн бұрын

@@kimloanf2022 East, China is the top 3 safest countries in the world

Hello from Canada. You are terrific in editing. Amazing how you keep up the flow of experiences. Congratulations and much respect to the people of Shanghai and China for having created such a sophisticated set of systems to let you arrive so successfully without preparation. Imagine how proud and impressed the people of Shanghai from 100 years ago would be to see their wonderous city of today! All the best. Cheers.

@KenAbroad

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Eric ✌️

@RangerT-ng1vz

3 ай бұрын

Most Chinese people still warmly welcome foreigners. I will come to Canada this fall to pursue my graduate studies, hoping that everything will go smoothly by then.

@Kushal6831

3 күн бұрын

😊😊​@@KenAbroad

I just came back from China -amazing. Ken’s videos were very helpful for my preparation. China was very different from my expectations, in a very positive way. People mostly warm, friendly and helpful, like Ken says! And no I am not paid by the CCP!!!! 😂

I've been to China 4 times, (90s, 2002, 2006 and 2018) and I'm not proficient in Chinese language. The 2018 China (Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou) trip blew my mind and just months ago I was in Texas Austin which is the place where many Americans are migrating to. The developments, the advancements, while maintaining their thousands of years cultural sites. The people are living their lives much better than my own country, no need to keep your eyes opened scanning surroundings wherever you go unlike America or UK wherever you go especially after dark, guns are not allowed if that makes you feel better. Ken if I were you, go back to China (next trip) to those mountainous landscapes like Zhangjiajie, Jiuzhaigou, Guilin etc..... you'll spend more time exploring in China than other Asian countries, coming from someone who have visited Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Macau, Japan.

@shaozhihao

7 ай бұрын

为美国的城市发展停速感到惋惜。美国在70年代就已经达到了世界一流水平，然而几十年过去后，现在的美国城市跟70年代没有什么太大的改变。 城市就是家之外的家，自己家乱糟糟人能开心？所有城市都应该要好好治理，定时翻新，人们才能充分的享受到符合时代的工业化，现代化。

@shuaizhao1538

7 ай бұрын

Glad to know you enjoyed your trips to China! Texas, smh

@seanmcdirmid

6 ай бұрын

Austin is still in Texas...so its still kind of backwards. I lived in Beijing for 9 years, and it had its ups and downs, I would never claim "people were living better than in the USA" however.

@delavan9141

6 ай бұрын

Thanks CCP propaganda machine.

@hylucien2980

6 ай бұрын

you are a wu mao. stop talking shit. at least in the usa there are freedoms that don't exist in ccp china

You are so positive and open minded! I really liked the vibe you have! ❤

At the noodle store, you had “zhajiang Mian” or zhajiang noodles, which is a staple noodle dish found in north china and Korea. It looked very delicious by the way. The girl at the restaurant actually translated “delicious” for you, it’s “Mei Wei”. But she directly said it to the restaurant guy rather than to you. She told him “he says your food is delicious”, that’s why he responded immediately with a smile and “thank you”! Great to see the friendly vibes in Shanghai… Shanghai is pretty much the New York of china people living there are fast, friendly, straight forward, sassy!

@x-creator4460

3 ай бұрын

“zhajiang Mian” is more popular in Korea than China and Korean style is so different (I can see that in the video) that it is now 😄😁considered a Korean dish.

@C00ltronix

2 ай бұрын

The 炸酱面 looked very nice. If you can find it, also try 担担面 (DanDan Mian)

I am an American living in China. You'll have fun in Shanghai. Lots of foreigners. I live in Hangzhou but am about to leave in three weeks and travel all over Asia.

@HarrysHappenings

Ай бұрын

I loved HZ and Wedt Lake.

I've visited China four times and saw different regions. Every time I've visited... I've seen big improvements.I would even be bold enough to say that the major cities in China are now overall cleaner looking than the major cities in the US.The China described by the Western media is completely different from the real China I see.For one example, I've visited public parks in Shanghai and was amazed at how clean they look. No litter or graffiti anywhere... even the skateboard rink looks clean. And there are lots of people out there enjoying the parks.Other than some culture shock, I feel China is very safe. What impresses me the most is that life is very convenient, a cashless society, the subway system is very new and clean, and the people are very friendly.Other than some culture shock, I feel China is very safe. You can also go out late at night. China's technological level is beyond my imagination.You can also go out late at night.But In the US, I dare not go out at night, for fear that black people will shoot me.have fun in China and God bless you.

@user-os5ou4kc2q

7 ай бұрын

ccp给了你多少钱发一条？

@cocaineminor4420

7 ай бұрын

​​​@@user-os5ou4kc2qthe ccp paid him $1000 to say this I'm joking btw

@cocaineminor4420

7 ай бұрын

Anyways I have visited USA a few times Just don't go to the hood and you'll be fine.

@cocaineminor4420

7 ай бұрын

It also depends on which state too There's 50 states in USA

@hsiaotungcheng

7 ай бұрын

​@@user-os5ou4kc2q对对对，这条评论被共产党收买了。这一定是阿共的阴谋啦！你又觉醒了！

Thank you so much for uploading this. i have a 17hr layover on the way back from Japan and this has helped immensely, a lot of apprehension has been removed and fell much more confident leaving the airport.

LOVE your video! As an oversea Chinese, I would have less stress arriving at China. However, your video shows how most foreigners will feel and I appreciate it. Thank you for having an open mind and willingness to visit this ancient civilization that has stepped into the modern age! Can’t wait to see your other videos

Why does China in this video look so different from what BBC, CNN, CNBC, FOX, DW NEWS, REUTERS etc etc report ?? 😅😅😅

@myownmyown3617

7 ай бұрын

Hahahha

@mikeliu4261

7 ай бұрын

Later he will be labeled for receiving fund from China authority by BBC, stay tuned.

@ChristinaLee_SkyJournal

7 ай бұрын

People should never always believe media

@jiaqiwu5469

6 ай бұрын

Because the development of China in 30 years is equivalent to that of other developed countries in 100 years

@mikatimonen5449

6 ай бұрын

Perhaps they do mostly report about the bad not the good. If you only want to see the good watch Chinese TV. If you want a more balanced watch both.

I have never been to China, but I know that it is a relatively advanced country, and its technology is also very extraordinary. That's what I heard from those who have been there.

@blardymunggas6884

7 ай бұрын

It is. My friends who works there say Shanghai is like 20 years ahead in many sector. Its a cashless and keyless society. All you need is a phone to do everything you meed efficiently. Everything gets done quickly without drama.

@goldenbear7156

7 ай бұрын

Last time when I visited Shanghai and BeiJing just before the pandemic, I felt like I came from the third world, and I am from the Silicon Valley!@@blardymunggas6884

@zhd1655

7 ай бұрын

if you plan to go to China, the first time is better go to Shanghai or Beijing.

@Yo-6495

7 ай бұрын

China isn’t advanced, it’s cities are falling apart, and most of the country is about third world tier. Majority of the Chinese population is poor and the whole country is extremely corrupt.

@Yaya-pj1yv

5 ай бұрын

不光上海是无现金生活，整个中国都是，可能现金比较多的地方是港澳台地区。大陆内部小山村都是无现金生活，只要你会玩手机，认识字，都是无现金生活。我们可以用支付宝或者微信支付，有手机就可以畅玩中国。

Greetings, As always another brilliant video 🇺🇸🎉🍾🇺🇸 Thank you so much to take us along. Keep producing more videos

Thank un, this is the most instructive vlog I have ever seen 👏

Ken, ask the front desk of the hotel to change the language of Gaode map to English. The Gaode map includes the instruction how to take the metro from A to B and has a build in function to call the taxi. Translation app also will be a big help for your trip in Shanghai.

@sicongma8043

7 ай бұрын

GAODE map only supports Chinese

@forestli6313

7 ай бұрын

他没有移动支付 只能使用出租车

@kind03cn

7 ай бұрын

Gaode Map does not have English version. But he can use Bing map. Though Google map is in English, the data of China is quite out-dated

@AsherHoogh

7 ай бұрын

@@kind03cnhe can also use Apple Maps if he has an IPhone! I just got back from 2 weeks in China and it was super convenient and very easy to use with the metro

@user-in8cd8kq1m

7 ай бұрын

高德只支持中文 orz

Another new series coming from a mega city Shanghai.I'm so looking forward to coming along with you through your eyes once again.Enjoy Ken!💕🇲🇾

Thank you, that was great. I like how you expressed your excitement and anxiety. Your style was very natural which I appreciated.

Catching up on your video uploads! Nice one 👍 😊

Honestly dude you're so brave enough while traveling there in China and so proud that you're struggling and in the end you are almost be positive and solve all the challenges you may encounter. I'm Chinese and so fun watching you having interactions with those people in Shanghai!

@thetreekeeper143

7 ай бұрын

Brave enough wtf? China is one of the safest cities in the world for tourists.

One of the reasons for the quiet traffic is because many vehicles in Shanghai are electric and don't make as much noise

@shaozhihao

7 ай бұрын

即使是燃油车，由于强制报废政策，中国的汽车平均车况也领先于全球。噪音/废气情况自然也就相对好很多。

@chjin1796

7 ай бұрын

@@shaozhihao 燃油汽车发动机也不响，就是很多比较乱的国家喜欢按喇叭，还有摩托车的问题也是一大噪音源

@charliemac5154

13 күн бұрын

Also the metro is the best in the world and I always travelled in Shanghai on the underground. It may be quiet on the streets but downstairs it’s hectic 😂😂😂

First video of yours I have watched. Impressed, especially the manner in which you treat travel as exciting, new opportunities that await and so on. I used to work for a major airline and am so jaded and cynical over air travel. And I am in my 70s now, so it's nice to see places I may never visit, from a European perspective. Keep up the good work

I'm glad your channel turned up in my flow. This is the first video I see of you and it's a direct follow of course. I'm looking forward to see more of your travels.Take care!

@KenAbroad

2 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel🙏

I'm also feeling excited watching Ken in China for the first time! Can't wait to watch the next video! 👍

Best and most advanced country🇨🇳 .always Love china from Sri Lanka ❤️🇱🇰🇱🇰.

@birdyashiro1226

7 ай бұрын

🙏🇨🇳❤🇱🇰

@user-tc6lp1xo8p

7 ай бұрын

斯里兰卡🇱🇰❤❤❤❤

@IndiansareallPajeets

Ай бұрын

Love Sri Lanka from China🇨🇳❤❤❤🇱🇰

@TiananmenSquirrel

25 күн бұрын

Haahahahahahahaaaaa 😂😂😂😂

@skipper2594

25 күн бұрын

@@TiananmenSquirrel what?

Amazing video! I love Ken’s attitude and flexibility. The quietness in traffic is not normal. I lived in China (Suzhou) for 11 years. Shanghai was always super busy.

This is truly amazing, as someone who wants to tour China one day I found this very interesting and entertaining, just the different culture and its funny and nice to see how wholesome people are.

When I read Stressful arrival it worried me. So far you are managing everything very well and so pleased the people are friendly. I hope all goes well for you and you enjoy your time there. You are really seeing the world aren’t you Ken?

I have lived in China for almost 6 to 7 years . Chinese people in China are really friendly..

Fantastic to see amazing China through the eyes of a newcomer. Well done Ken!

watching your excitement at travelling made me smile :) thank you!

OMG ! Ben I have been waiting for this so long 😅 welcome to China 🇨🇳 🎉🙏🏻love you so much ❤❤❤

Such an amazing adventure with you Ken. Your the clam, cool, traveler. China definitely has a unique and awesome feeling. The people are friendly and excited to be helpful. I look forward to your 6 day stay and you may not want to leave.

Oh boi, this will be exciting to see. Looking forward to more of Shanghai!

Ken, CONGRATS on 250K subscribers!! I still remember when you were starting out in Malaysia - look at your success from hard work 4 years later - well done. Loved this video as I was living in China before the Pandemic and often came down to Shanghai for fun - an awesome city. Take the MAGLEV when you go back to the airport. It runs at 430km/h!

@KenAbroad

7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Brian 🙏 I remember seeing you in the comments already back in 2020 in Malaysia 😊

I’ve just got back from Shanghai and I really enjoyed it. I’ve lived in Qingdao and visited Beijing, Changsha and Sanya before so I’m very familiar with China. Getting through customs and immigration was a lot more stressful than before covid though. To really enjoy the experience you should learn a little Chinese because not many locals speak English and lots of the best restaurants etc aren’t really visited by many foreigners. I love how open minded and spontaneous you are great video!

@sootuckchoong7077

6 ай бұрын

Is the maps and everything internet in China only in Chinese, or can be in English too?

@AnneGi-mt6rx

6 ай бұрын

Yes, that's good advice.But in fact, as long as many foreigners download a Google translation APP, they can solve the communication with Chinese people very well.Chinese people are also willing to help foreign tourists.❤

@loading_notfound

6 ай бұрын

@@sootuckchoong7077 some of them can be in English,but apple map will be better for foreigners

@SIMON220ify

6 ай бұрын

​@@sootuckchoong7077Chinese apps can choose English

@dongshengdi773

6 ай бұрын

​@@sootuckchoong7077Why learn Chinese when the Chinese people should be learning English because it's the international language. I'm Chinese by the way

Just a small note: with a 144-hour entry permit, you can not only visit Shanghai, but also Jiangsu and Zhejiang, two neighboring provinces.

@WanJieMing

7 ай бұрын

And why ? No freedom

@phisit8813

7 ай бұрын

it's CCP China, what do you expect ??

@ming0234157

7 ай бұрын

Don't you even understand what "visa on arrival" means? cave man?@@WanJieMing

@edwardsnowden8821

7 ай бұрын

​@@WanJieMingignorance in human form

@maccheese8379

7 ай бұрын

​@@WanJieMingstupid

Such an amazing China vlog, thanks !❤

Omg! Ken I cannot beleive it! I am also in shanghai now. Loved your videos from Sri Lanka. Ok just watched your video and mind blowed how unprepared you are! I researched few monthss before I came here. Fully prepared for everything. Downloaded all the necessary apps like alipay, wechat, off line maps, translator apps. Had no problem whatsoever since arrival. Translator was very convenient for communication and lot of places dont accept cash do alipay was alife saver. It had everything from cabs to tickets. Seriously I am now very suprised you do this as your job.

Great and interesting content. I love it as always. Thank you Ken.👍👍👍😍😍😍

@KenAbroad

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I normally don't watch videos like these but this one actually got me hooked, very interesting! Looking forward to your next video on China.

great of u to share your 1st day in Shanghai! 👍

Lovely! You have a fascinated day in Shanghai China. good trip to you.

one of the hardest parts of traveling is trying to figure out a new city after taking a long journey when you are really tired. great video

Thanks for sharing your journey. I loved that you shared your raw experience there. I’m looking forward to watching the rest of this series!

@drkimble7315

Ай бұрын

yeah good youtuber very relaxed fun atmosphere.

Great video Ken. And what an amazing place Shanghai really is.

Thanks for your video of Shanghai it's a great place 👍 I really miss it ,I hope you enjoy it 😊

Hi Ken, my wife are fans of yours and have been enjoying all your videos in SE Asia. I always hoped that you would someday visit China as well. We love the way you fearlessly immerse yourself into the local neighbourhoods and interact with local people. You have a knack for adapting to any situation and making connections with people, even when there is a big language barrier. I'd suggest trying a famous fried bun called "Sheng Jian Bao" 生煎包. Be careful not to burn your mouth on the hot soup when you bite into them! The hot soup can sit in pockets and squirt out unexpectedly.

@KenAbroad

7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, happy to hear 😊

@juranchu

7 ай бұрын

Hhhhh you are so cute. The warning is very useful

@user-dg3je5sh1u

4 ай бұрын

中国欢迎你🎉

Glad to see people going to China again. There were few visitors last time I went. It’s really a country with so much to explore. Great video by the way!

@wingkinwong9082

7 ай бұрын

No wonder if it got so many sanctions from the US which put it on bad spot light.

@LUCKY11902

7 ай бұрын

行走中的50万人民币

You have really given me something to think about. When I arrive somewhere new to me, I usually get stressed out, but I’m going to adopt your attitude in the future. I’m going to enjoy the adventure of learning about new places.😊

Your video was carried to the Chinese tiktok and was well received in the comments section, as was yours. So I found your channel, quite an interesting journey fully demonstrating the friendliness of the people of Shanghai, enjoy your trip!

চীন আমাদের একটি প্রিয় দেশ, বাংলাদেশ চীনের কারণে অনেক এগিয়ে গেছে, চীন হচ্ছে বাংলাদেশের ঘনিষ্ঠ বন্ধু, 🇧🇩🇨🇳❤

@xzxleo

7 ай бұрын

繁荣稳定的孟加拉对中国也是一种帮助和共赢，祝孟加拉越来越繁荣稳定🎉

@mimage1042

6 ай бұрын

头像🤣

@soothinglycool9806

4 ай бұрын

I thought Bangladesh was drowning in Chinese debt?

@MingyeWu-vb1tj

3 ай бұрын

Photo😅

@ziyanghuang6377

3 ай бұрын

中国跟全世界的人民永远都是好朋友，我们不会到处发动战争

Authentic Shanghai local cuisine is not supposed to be spicy. However, you may encounter restaurants where they serve food from other regions, such as Sichuan and/or Hunan, that are known for very hot and spicy food. So it's always a good idea to ask or check the menus first, and they should be written in both Chinese and English. Have fun!

@seanmcdirmid

6 ай бұрын

Shanghai is kind of boring for Chinese food. You can find sichuan/hunan food, but it isn't very good compared to similar in Beijing.

@landmerry_6742

6 ай бұрын

​@@seanmcdirmidYou can actually find pretty much anything in Shanghai, the size it is, but sometimes it is hard, yes. My high school English teacher used to say you can find anything without speaking mandarin because there's translation apps, but I'm actually pretty positive it's just because she doesn't have anything to compare her experience with

@aaronee2752

6 ай бұрын

​@@seanmcdirmidfood in the city centre of Shanghai is boring. Maybe you never been other districts of Shanghai like Jinshan district & others

So impressed with all the kind help you received. A beautiful, clean and modern city.

N I C E thank you for excellent tour and experiences.

Seeing your happy face i can imagine how excited you are in a new country, trust me bro same happens with me.. China is definitely in my travel bucket list.. Have a good stay in Shanghai

The Shanghai maglev train is a magnetic levitation train (maglev) line. The line uses the German Transrapid technology.The Shanghai maglev is the world's first commercial high-speed maglev and has a maximum cruising speed of 431 km/h , making it the fastest train service in commercial operation. The train line connects Shanghai Pudong airport to Line 2 and Langyang Road Station train station where passengers can interchange to the Shanghai Metro to continue their trip to the city center. The journey takes 7 minutes and 20 seconds to complete the distance of 30 km.The train was inaugurated in December 2002 by the German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder and the Chinese premier, Zhu Rongii.

@giantpanda7598

7 ай бұрын

Is there a maglev train in Germany? Where is it?

@moyoff4947

7 ай бұрын

@@giantpanda7598 It was designed and produced in Germany, but because it was extremely expensive, Germany did not purchase it. It was only built and put into use in China. It is also the only commercial maglev subway in operation in the world.

@nontonteve2485

5 ай бұрын

Maglev was developed by Siemens and Thyssen-Krupp in 70-ies. Too expensive for Germany since it requires new infrastructure. Test track was made but later demolished due to high maintenance cost.

Great courage to travel China alone without knowing Chinese! Enjoy your trip bro!

i really enjoy how u handle yourself in new situations, and great video ken

I have binge-watched your Indonesian videos as I miss my country (live in Tokyo now). But, here I am leaving a comment on your very first video in Shanghai 😂 Enjoy Shanghai! Love every moment of 3 years I spent there😊

Very modern, clean, calm. Friendly people. Great food. Nothing about this is stressful:)))) Great video!

I did the same, getting a 144 hr visa on arrival a few years ago, and was also blown away by how clean, safe, and beautiful Shanghai is!

Fantastic video. You have helped me make my mind up about my next destination.

I'm thinking of going back to Shanghai next year. This will encourage me to revisit the city. You need to stay more than 6 days to really appreciate what Shanghai has to offer. Your video is very entertaining.

@KenAbroad

7 ай бұрын

Yeah 6 days is definitely not enough

You'll have fun in Shanghai. Lots of foreigners. The city is so modern and clean and people so friendly.

Great video! Fun to watch.

great videos man 🙂👍 i really enjoy them and your humility

OMG,Finally seeing u come to 🇨🇳,Soooo Welcoming !Shanghai is a very modern city. Looking forward to ur series of adventures here!

@KenAbroad

7 ай бұрын

Happy to visit Shanghai 🙏

Glad of seeing in another country China. Awaiting to see more of Shangai👍

Boy, you are brave! Well done! Asking is the best way to get around!

You are a super confident traveller. Even in stressful situations you look calm and sound normal.

Oh shoot!!! You should have taken the Maglev train that travels over 400 an hour. The first time I took it was about 15 years ago!!! It’s just insane

@ymhktravel

7 ай бұрын

Now no longer operates at that speed for better energy efficiency. Only perhaps specific timing of 2 slots.

@fenneka1410

7 ай бұрын

Yes, he missed the maglev train.But the maglev train has slowed down to 300 kilometers per hour

@realylee5611

7 ай бұрын

It's a pity that he and his visa can't go to other cities.

@baobao-2053

7 ай бұрын

@@realylee5611 This 144 visa allows you to travel by train to any city in Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces

@jamesl9371

7 ай бұрын

But it goes one stop. I took it once and it’s not worth it

I have experienced the "Only Chinese Speakers" at Emergency Exit Seats. This does make some sense that the crew can instruct the person to use the Emergency Exit. I lived in Shanghai and Chengdu (home of the Panda) for 6 years. The Mag Lev is a German build Magnetic Levitation train. I love your enthusiasm! The Chinese are kind, friendly and a little intrigued by foreigners. If you lived in Chengdu, they would stare at you, because they haven't seen a Westerner, before. This gets a bit of getting used to. 555

@doujinflip

6 ай бұрын

It's fairly rare for a Chinese carrier to let you choose your own seat at booking, both on planes and trains. If the option ever comes up it would be when you physically check in.

Loved this, great to see a fellow solo traveller and the excitement/stress (and a little bit of panic) we all feel on arrival of a new country ❤. Subscribed 👍

Hi Ken good you managed well from the airport to your hotel. Yes .. they are so accomodating despite language barrier. Enjoy your stay in that City and probably neighboring provinces too if time permits. Love your videos .. hope for more uploads stay safe always😊

I'm in Shanghai right now. Lived here from 95 to 03 and come back often (wife is Shanghainese). I was cringing while watching but then just enjoyed it because you did almost exactly what I do when going to a new place. This is actually my first trip in 6 years (covid) and, yes, the city is MUCH quieter. Not only are many of the cars electric, but the city busses are as well. And most importantly the Mopeds are electric (they probably made the most noise in the old days). Shanghai is 180 degrees different, crowd wise and pollution wise, than 20 years ago. What I am having the hardest time dealing with is the whole WeChat or Alipay thing and not being able to use cash. I heard that foreigners can get away with using cash at times and you proved that to be true. Have fun.

@user-yq5he3rg8o

7 ай бұрын

As a Chinese, I feel that we do not consider many aspects properly, such as the payment of foreigners, but I heard that foreigners can recharge up to 1,000, is it true?

@marshacooper9088

7 ай бұрын

I am going to china in 6 months. I will be there for Four weeks. I am worried about the money part now. I will be in Hong Kong for 8 days alone, the other places are Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, etc. what way does one pay then? I have 6 months to figure this out. Thank you.

@wingkinwong9082

7 ай бұрын

​@@marshacooper9088Don't worry, for any problem there will also be a solution. They will have thought about it long ago, before implementing the new methods for payment. Besides, it is one of the cities with the most foreigners in China.

@香香鸡

6 ай бұрын

​@@marshacooper9088你可以准备一些现金，中国商店不能禁止你使用现金，法律明确规定不收现金是犯罪。

Hi Ken, hope you have a wonderful time at Shanghai. It is a lovely city. Do try to visit Beijing.. Always looking forward to watch your travel videos 😅

Thank you very much for illustrating the experience with functional illiteracy when traveling to China. Thank you very much and enjoy your day 😊😊

Nice vid. Glad you made it to the hotel smoothly!

Wow! Gotta start following you again :) liked your thai trvales, and Im ready to watch everything from China. Hope Japan next :) cheers from Sweden!

Spring is a budget airline. I've never tried it. Exploring a new city that I've never been to and my language is not spoken always gives me excitement. Feels like I'm on an adventure.

I really like how you always stay positive and say you are very excited for see how things work when they are totally new and at first seem like a problem. It's a real inspiration for me as well when i go to travel. I will remember your mindset and try to make the best of it! ;-)

Fantastic video! I have been to China a few times and it is always an experience!

Though it's your first trip to China, l can see that you are as calm as a cradled child in Dreamland slumber. You can handled and solved "everything" from your arrival at the airport until to your hotel. You are very brave indeed. A big applause to you, Ken. By the way, that Shanghai airport is very big, decent, modern and clean. Hotel room looks comfy too. Great video as always. "Xie xie", Ken. Looking forward to the next vlog from Shanghai. P.S : Delicious is "hao zhi". That bowl of noodles looks "hao zhi" 😋😀

@malicious5219

7 ай бұрын

hao chi 好吃

@freshlearner8431

5 ай бұрын

Delicious in mandarin : mei wei 美味

As a Chinese, it's interesting seeing you exploring China and how adventurous you are! Honestly, I haven't visited back China for quite a few years and I would be as stressful as you were while figuring out how to navigate in China!

Your positive energy is very refreshing

It's so exciting watching your video as if like I'm travelling there as well.

Don't be stressed, be excited. You shouldn't really travel alone to China for the first time, with a local friend would be much easier. Shanghai is much better than other Asian cities, if you know where to go. Lots of foreigners live in Shanghai, and the more you see, the more you will like Shanghai :)

@cocaineminor4420

7 ай бұрын

I wouldn't say batter than other Asian cities But sure I guess.

@KenAbroad

7 ай бұрын

​@@LardoFacchettiI've been to HK once, not multiple times

@luohao2321

7 ай бұрын

@@cocaineminor4420 yea Chongqing and Kunming are better than Shanghai imo

@ashleytrueman349

7 ай бұрын

Shenzhen is a must go

@kkndm1929

7 ай бұрын

Actually, my first time to Tokyo. It’s subway system is also confused me . I made a lot of effort to understand how to buy tickets and which line i should take. It would be more convenient you can get a subway card via the apple wallet before you arrive there. 😅

Amazing video Ken I'm glad you seemed to easily solve all your first day challenges 🙏 It seems like there was enough people speaking English to help you when you needed it. It looks like a very clean city and I'm sure the food will be awesome 😊

@neoyang5942

7 ай бұрын

In Chinese cities, you can ask help from young people in English. Most of them can do the daily converstation in English.

@zw.drawing

3 ай бұрын

If you have ever been to China you will know how big and advanced China is their high-speed trains are more comfortable than airplanes 350 kilometers an hour, they can actually stand a coin without falling over at high speed, they have robot unmanned hotels they have their own Beidou GPS they have 5g, And their own space station look at the recent 2023 Winter Olympics Hangzhou University Games how much food how much artificial intelligence... Is that why so many accounts smear China because the West does not allow others to be stronger than itself

my home is Shanghai，but I have not been back in several years, this video takes my memory back, I enjoy this video.

Thanks for sharing! Very helpful

I love Shanghai.

Love Shanghai. My favorite mainland city. I lived in Shenzhen, China, for three years. Was very interesting. Had my own apartment. Never had a problem there as an American living there. Some great times. It was good too that it was close to Hong Kong. Went to HK almost every weekend.

I saw your video in the sidebar and so glad I clicked. So nice to see what it’s like trying to negotiate China as an English speaker. I’d love to go someday. It looks so clean, modern and safe and such an incredible history. Have now subscribed as I loved your video and presenting style 👏😊

@KenAbroad

5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel 🙏

What a great video, I'm a bit jealous, it's been many years since I arrived in a new country like you did. I remember the feeling, very exciting, and fun. I'm subscribing so I won't miss any of your follow-up videos.

It's been 6 years since my last home trip to Shanghai. Glad things worked out your way eventually. You should have just taken the taxi in the first place. Being a foreigner gave you a friendly and understanding pass by the locals who tend to frown upon cash nowadays. Cash is used so rarely that businesses don't know what to do with it.

[Something doesn't work as planned] Ken : How exciting! 😅

@LW78321

6 ай бұрын

Hahah yes my thought as well! My reaction would be the exact opposite 😅

Very detailed explanation and your speaking is very clear. I love it 😍

Love your impromptu travel plan, Ken👍👍👍