Shocking Secrets Behind China's 'Old' Neighborhoods! | Travel Vlog, Shanghai, Hidden Wonders

Welcome to the second part of my travel vlog from China! Join me as I explore Shanghai’s authentic neighborhoods, walk the Great Wall of China, and uncover landmarks that Chinese tourists love. We’ll visit their favorite fake village, see a reconstructed colonial building that attracts local youth, and even see a porcelain building. We’ll discover Chengdu’s surprising bridge that’s been rebuilt over and over again, walk through a monastery that showcases local Buddhism, and experience the comfort (and surprises!) of Chinese hotels. From Beijing to hidden places beyond, we’ll see how China balances its historical wonders and modern tourist attractions. Ready to uncover what lies behind the facades? Let’s go!

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Hello! My name is Ilya, I am a Russian journalist and founder of various urban beautification projects in Moscow and around Russia. There is nothing in the world that I love more than traveling. On this channel, I will do my best to give you an objective overview of life in different parts of the globe. Subscribe to the channel so you don't miss my new videos!

Chapters:
00:00 China vlog: Part 2!
00:54 Shanghai’s “old” neighborhoods: is there anything authentic left?
06:34 Hutongs: is this China’s slums alternative?
13:39 I’ve never seen THIS in a hotel!
15:45 Behind facades: what does China hide?
18:58 How did an Italian bridge end up in Chengdu?
20:38 Great Wall of China: is it actually as old as we think?
23:36 A heaven with tourists (with Alipay)
24:56 Chinese tourists’ favorite attraction: A fake ancient village
33:22 A porcelain building! How to live here?
36:29 Colonial architecture in China: how a deserted building became a hotspot for China’s youth
41:33 Where do Chinese workers live?
45:09 Buddhism in China: how does a local monastery differ from one in Thailand?
49:05 See you in the next part!

[bastiaan]

Oh I am shocked!
So schoked, can;t sleep!

[yoingen]

The restoration of old buildings requires a large amount of public expenditure. It would be very expensive to restore everything to the same condition as before. There are too many historical buildings and monuments in China, and money should be spent on more important buildings and cultural relics. In fact, if I were a resident of a hutong, I would prefer the government to demolish my house directly, so that I can get a new house and a huge compensation, and I will be very happy.

[CraigFox-ltlt]

Tire Frog 🐸 !!! I need one !!
Video is so much fun !!,

[tupolevi]

C'mon man, do you really expecting to see a 5000 thousand years old wooden structure still standing there?

[CraigFox-ltlt]

MR .Varlamov, never have i been this early to your video!
My favorite travel guy !!! - - 10 minutes in, and where's Shanghai garage??? LOL 😆

[veraxiana]

14:30 when your mom tells you to sleep safe & you take it literally lmao

[JamakiahEckert-uhxw]

Hi Ilya.great to see your video again. Thanks for sharing 👍. I have been to China 🇨🇳 3 times.i dont realy like it.

[AOCisHome]

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