Visit China - 5 Things You Will Love & Hate About Visiting China

We Loved Our Trip to China! Great Food, Awesome Sites & More. This is for Western Tourists Heading to China. Some Advice on the Best & Worst that China has to offer. And just like all countries, the US, England, Brazil there are things you will love (the people, the food, the culture) and things you will hate (the pollution, the crowds, the toilets). So this should help you in enjoying China more so you have a heads up. We loved our time in China and look forward to going back!
Copyright Mark Wolters 2013
Filmed on the Great Wall of China

[WChocoleta]

As someone born and raised in China and living in the US, i have to say this guy did a fantastic job introducing the basic facts to those who are not familiar with this country. Yes we do have those problems, and yes we are working on all of them. All in all, we're still proud of being from this place, and although there are some features that may overwhelm people from elsewhere at the beginning, I hope everyone finds the beauty and appreciate the hospitality offered by this place.

[lucashuang]

I love how you give China a chance and not disrespect with nothing good there. In fact, you're American, and it's extremely rare for an educated American or anyone else to know the true spirit of China!!! With criticim that doesn't contain disrespect like most other people do, this is the best travel video!!

[Thatorganicmom]

I'm obsessed with your videos. So much good information.

[woltersworld]

you are very welcome. china is a fascinating place. I have a few more video son the cultural differences between western countries and china that could be fun for you to watch too. I thank you for watching and commenting! all the best! and I do hope you get to go travel abroad one day!

[woltersworld]

I agree its hard to generalize anf I feel bad about it but for travelers hopefuly they will help a bit. Thanks for watching and commenting. Mark
and thanks for the kind words about the family

[woltersworld]

the program I was teaching through in Beijing has an office in Taiwan and we might be heading there the end of next summer, but it is not for sure yet. so would be cool to see. thanks for watching and commenting!

[woltersworld]

the thousands of tourists that visit China normally do not speak Chinese and English is the international language of tourism so if you are in Japan, Germany or Brazil tourists speak English. I also mention that it is important for people to learn some Chinese before they go. We made about 10 learning Chinese videos that are for foreigners to help them in China. They will be uploading probably early September. thanks for watching and commenting

[woltersworld]

Thank you for the kind words. I would agree that media does tend to skip over the great people of China that we met in China. It was great putting real people into my China experience. We loved it and hope more people can visit and enjoy it.

[ViMBarN]

Dude your videos are awesome! You speak really fast but very clearly! It almost seems like it might be one cut, but your energy and sincerity is very fresh. Good job, man!

[woltersworld]

Yeah, I have been trying to redo some old stuff for Brazil, Argentina and such but the quality makes it not worth posting them. I am hoping to get to the world cup next year in brazil so then we can get new brazil and south America videos. all the best!

[贾玉洁]

 his opinion is true and neutral. To tell the truth, China has many problems. I hope my country will be better and better in the future

[heresteven]

Oh yeah, China is really an excellent deal. It unbelievably cheap there compared to USA. And the people there can be such awesome hosts. It is unreal. And what really touched my heart. No matter how poor they were, they gave their best to made you feel welcomed. That was really really nice.

[rlai]

I honestly enjoy ppl on the Internet to spread understandings, culture, food, characteristics, and just a simple video which brings a smile on someone's face... rafter than ppl talking crap of one another. Thanks again for posting!! We need more educational video clips like this one!

[woltersworld]

thanks again martin. you will have a great trip for sure. hope our videos can help you have a great trip!

[vincentzhou]

Thanks. I am a Chinese.
I am so glad to see this video.

[ZhangtheGreat]

Bargaining is one of those "either-or" things: you either love it or you hate it. For people who just want to grab and go, it's obviously a road block, but for people who love to get a great deal, bargaining is super fun. It's an art that some people have really learned how to master very quickly.

[Mike]

Chinese people warm and friendly?  There needs to be a big IF attached to that statement.  China, in general, is devoid of friendliness.  Cost of living is rising fast and most things are actually quite expensive.  China is a shithole.  Go there to visit so you can say you've done it...but trust me, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Lao, are all much friendlier countries to foreign visitors.

[woltersworld]

I talked to a lot of locals and foreigners living in China and they said the same thing as you, as more money comes in and the economy grows these issues are becoming less and less. I am hoping to take the family to yunan province in the next couple of years. all of my Chinese students tell me it is the most beautiful place in China, so that is our next Chinese goal. it was a fantastic place to visit and I hope to get back soon. thanks for watching and commenting! xie xie!

[woltersworld]

well, we were specifically targeted as tourists and we had a Kalashnikov shoved in our faces and yelled at in a militia van... not the best experience ever. they tried to get us to sign a parking ticket (in Russian which at the time I could at least read) and said we had to pay a huge fine or else it was jail time. I told them then take us to the police station and they then said "no, you dont' want to go to the police station" and change the fine to about $5 a person :) crazy fun time

[woltersworld]

You are very welcome. I am glad I can do them. They are fun to do and I make them in a way so that I would want to know the information on them if I was going traveling. thanks!