My Honest Thoughts About China After 5 Weeks

My Honest Thoughts About China After 5 Weeks
My main channel with all the China vlogs ➡️ @KenAbroad

After spending 6about 5 weeks traveling in China, here are my honest thoughts and opinions. In this video I will answer the questions that you sent me about my time and experiences in China. If you plan to travel China, these answers might also be interesting for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:25 What visa I used
01:12 Will I go back to China?
03:05 My favorite food in China
04:48 Why only one video in Xinjiang?
06:31 Can foreigners enter Xinjiang?
07:39 Impressions before and after visiting China
09:08 What's sad about my China trip
11:21 My most impressive moment in China
12:31 Was it possible to communicate with locals?
14:53 What surprised me the most?
16:18 Cost of hotels, food, transport
18:31 What I like & hate about China
21:06 Is China as bad as western media says?
21:47 Can you use YouTube in China?
23:03 My favorite city in China
23:45 Are people there rude?
24:56 How much did the Chinese government pay me?

#china #travelchina #kenabroad
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I am Ken Abroad, a full-time traveler traveling southeast Asia, east Asia and south Asia. It is my goal to visit every country in these Asian regions and bring you along the journey. I strive to learn the most about each country, experience their culture, eat their food, see how they live, witness their daily life, learn about their work, get to know what they believe in and understand their perspective of life
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[normanmoffatt]

I live in China, been here for 11 years. Last September I visited my country of birth, (Australia) I attended two community meetings. At these meetings every person had a negative opinion about China. I decided to do a little test that I thought would give the people at these meetings something to think about. I asked the people for a show of hands if they thought their government and Main Stream Media lies to them, the response was, everyone raised their hand. So my question to them was, so all of you say that you know you are being lied to by your government and the media, but where China is concerned you think they are telling you the truth? At both meeting I could see and hear brain cogs working!

[dons]

As an American living in Los Angeles surrounded by crimes, homeless everywhere, illegals, heavy traffic, road rage, shootings, and poor air quality 1/3 of the year, I will say true FREEDOM is the ability to walk the street at midnight, having an affordable public transportation that is fast during rush hours, a healthcare system that wouldn’t make you homeless once you are sick, less rude drivers, not being forced to smell urines when walking around downtown, and not selling your first born eating out! All the basics of living and feeling alive. None of the above interests our politicians.

[victormendez]

I lived in Chengdu Sichuan province China from January 2010 to March 2021. I received a job offer as a consultant in a private company and I thought why not accept it for 1 year it turned into 11 years. Most people can't understand how awesome China is. Chengdu is a dream city and even better was my day-to-day experience dealing with the Chinese people. In my experience, I was treated with the most absolute respect, kindness and friendliness.

[adrianalyon]

I just got back from China and I got the same feeling you have. Clean, beautiful, people are so nice and helpful, no poverty, no homeless people, agriculture fields every where, hard working people, very quiet, drive very well and very respectful. Shanghai is mind blowing for sure. True, very few people speak English Google translate is very helpful I will go back for sure. Love all your comments.

[lyspy]

I am a Chinese who worked in Japan for 10+ years. I knew how the western world smear China. Thank you to tell the tureth about China and you are very welcomed by Chinese People.

[svenkrause]

I am just back from China (returned today after 14 days) ever single word you said: I agree and can fully confirm

[Sharon-eile]

I met a girl when I was traveling in west German last year. She was very nice to help me from struggling with the public transportation strikes. We had a great conversation except that content mentioned about my country-China. She told me firmly people are not allowed to go to Xinjiang before they get permission, I replied her no need actually, she looked like not believing what I was saying and kept saying something negative she heard from the Media. Finally I said to her: I am native born Chinese, you don’t trust me say rather than western Media, don’t you think it’s kind of funny? She replied to me: you’re all brainwashed by your Government. To such extent, I had to stop this topic and felt sorry for the people like her, never have chance to go China but even better understand China than a Chinese, .Thank you for your video telling something real about this ancient country .

[huitonghwang]

Even me, a taiwanese living abroad, when I say anything positive of China my mother and family say “you’re paid by Chinese government!” instantly 😂😂 All world are so brainwashed that they said that without any minimum effort of thinking but just a reflex action.

[jeanneng]

Hi Ken, I am Chinese. When you say you feel sorry for Chinese people that people from other countries, mainly western countries have very negative perspecitves on us, I felt the other way round. I feel sorry for westerners that they were deceived by the main media to believe in what they were told. They were deprived of the freedom to learn about the truth, about what is happening in the world.
There is a Chinese saying, "One must understand your competitor and yourself in order to stay at a winning position in the long run." In a way, the western media is hindering the people and the country to learn and to advance.

[konstantinosanastassakis]

Just came back from 9 days in from Hong Kong, Hangzhou and Shanghai. All this guy says is 100% SPOT ON! 100% safe, 100% clean, friendly, prosperous, polite, amazing cities, friendly people. I am AMAZED by how functional things are, and I also noticed all these things he mentions in this video.. I NEVER thought it was so cool! Listen to this guy, he is 100% legit and honest! I am right-wing conservative and really questioned my beliefs because of this trip! I actually saw this video to see if there was anything UNDER the surface I did not see in my short visit. Nope! Me and this German guy that I have never watched before, came to the EXACT same conclusions about China. Let's hope the West will do (culturally and socially) what the Chinese have done with technology in the past: reverse engineer and copy their society and behavior...

[ATansharing]

As vietnamese, so interesting about your series china. Finally I have a short trip a round few china city. it’s exactly what you said I really like it 😊 Thanks

[joaowust]

I have been residing in China for around 20 years, and all the points you made are accurate. Rather than relying on the misinformation propagated by Western media, individuals should visit China and witness the reality firsthand. You got a new subscriber 👍

[kyclaaa]

it's common to hear that one should separate the people from the government. however i find it hard to apply in Chinese context. under the so-called "one party leadership", every achievement u see in china like education and infrastructure are done by the government, and the majority if not a huge amount of people are thankful to the government. chinese are very supportive to the gov and is highly respected 💪

[agb]

China is absolutely amazing. I realized after moving there from Europe without having any idea what I was going to find.

[sparkel]

Normally the ppl who leave negative comments about China are those who have never been! Seeing is believing. I am glad you had a great time.

[wakasukku]

Its so sad how other youtubers badly represent china . I am a foreigner here and its really amazing am black and i can tell you there is no rasism whatsoever . Curiosity ?? yes!! but you can live so freely . Its the safest country i've been to tbh ❤❤❤❤

[johnsamuelson]

I really want to go to China after seeing your vlogs. Ty for sharing your experience. I've tried Tanghulu in my city, s Chinatown after seeing your vlog 🍓

[HisKiddo]

I am going to China in 10 days and I am very excited. Your videos helped me to get a first impression what to expect …so, Thank you! More people should travel and experience different countries. By traveling people get more open minded and loose their fears. There is good and bad about each country

[wandererlidia]

R.acist haters are gonna hate. Glad you had a great time. I'm finishing a 3 months long professional exchange in Shanghai, fantastic place.