🇨🇳China is a diverse and fascinating country, with a mix of modern and historic cities.
🍜Chinese cuisine is delicious, with a variety of affordable options available.
🤝Communication in China can be challenging due to the limited English spoken.
💰China offers affordable accommodation and transportation options for travelers.
📺The Western media often portrays China negatively, but firsthand experiences reveal a different reality.
Do I need a visa to enter China?
—As a German, I could stay visa-free for 15 days. To stay longer, I left China after 15 days and came back for another 15 days.
Will you go back to China for further exploration?
—Yes, I plan to return to China in the future to explore more areas, such as Chongqing and mountainous regions.
What was your favorite food in China?
—I loved the Cantonese food, especially dishes like dim sum and sweet and sour pork. The flavors were amazing!
Why did you only have one video from Chongqing?
—I arrived during the Chinese New Year holiday, and most places were closed. The cold weather also made filming challenging.
Is China as bad as the Western media portrays it?
—No, the reality is different from what the media depicts. China is a modern and clean country with little poverty.
00:00Introduction: One-month travel experience in China and addressing misconceptions.
06:23Visa requirements: As a German, I could stay visa-free for 15 days and returned for another 15 days.
10:47Future travel plans: I plan to return to China in the second half of the year for further exploration.
13:47Chinese cuisine: Cantonese food, including dim sum and sweet and sour pork, was my favorite.
17:46Exploring Chongqing: Only one video due to Chinese New Year holiday and freezing temperatures.
19:47Communication challenges: Limited English spoken, but translation apps and devices can help.
21:49Affordability in China: Accommodation and food are affordable, with meals often costing less than $2.
27:33Debunking myths: The Western media portrays China negatively, but firsthand experiences prove otherwise.
