Guangzhou: a surprisingly modern Chinese city

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Жыл бұрын

In this weeks video Jack continues his adventures in Guangzhou. He sees a different side to the city as he goes in search of the Canton Tower, will he make it up? You'll have to watch to find out.
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@jonah_lau Жыл бұрын

👏 "As a foreigner living in China, you get these occasional like, what the f*** I am in China moments. And when you first arrive, you get them all the time. You just have to pinch yourself and say, this isn't just some sort of dream, this is real life. But as you live here for longer you start to get less and less of these kind of amazing 'pinch-yourself' moments. But right now, when I was watching these people just stood in front of this Pavilion, doing their Tai Chi, I just had to take a breath and say this is real. This isn't some amazing dream." 💗

@andrewzhang985 Жыл бұрын

That bitter melon cake (苦瓜饼）is good for the body especially in the hot summer, because it can cool the body of excessive heat (清热解毒). People choose to eat it not for the taste but for its medicinal value although it tastes a little bitter.

@itsme2be Жыл бұрын

The editing and camera work is insane. Out of all the China-based vloggers, you are the best producers, hands-down. Really enjoyed, as usual with all your vlogs!

@RamonChiNangWong078 Жыл бұрын

I was stunned and I was just 26 sec into his paid propaganda video

@itsme2be Жыл бұрын

@@RamonChiNangWong078 What a BS.

@seanbolster1787 Жыл бұрын

Just stumbled upon your 3 series vlog about GZ by accident. My home for the last 20 years and whilst you did cover a lot of the good parts, you probably missed a million better things or places to see. This city has a new surprise awaiting around every corner every single day and it never ceases to amaze me. You were definitely spot on with how friendly the locals here are, even if you only speak basic Chinese. BTW recognised the cutlery of the finished Pizza - Ze'Vero at the end of Dongshankou. Fantastic restaurant if you're after some authentic Italian Food. Good job and have subscribed now and look forward to your next China adventure! Zhongguo Jia You!

@dr4co500 Жыл бұрын

There is no comparison! Guangzhou is suuuuch a nice city. I would live in Guangzhou before living in the north anytime (I don't like winter :)). The food, the culture, the proximity to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Macau, international flights.

@constantineding8700 Жыл бұрын

But thr roaches are big there....

@cheval63sg Жыл бұрын

un connaisseur, apparemment😂

@xdragus Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how much the city has changed since I last visited about 13-15 years ago while Toronto, Canada has barely changed in the past 20 years.

@sargiedelosangeles8507 Жыл бұрын

Stunning City of Guangzhou! Thanks for sharing this 3-part videos about Guangzhou! Keep going and stay safe Nico and Jack! 😉👍

@Hoo88846 Жыл бұрын

I was born and raised in Guangzhou until my elementary school graduation. Canton Tower wasn’t there when we immigrated. It’s nicknamed 小蛮腰 Little Slim Waist, which is not hard to see why. Pearl River Bridge 海珠桥 has been a round, and later they added 海印桥 (Sea Impression Bridge?). Every time I travel back, street food is a must, especially chang fen 肠粉 and wonton noodle soup 馄饨面. I will be traveling back soon to visit my relatives in HK, Macau, Guangzhou and Shanghai, and hopefully more trips around China. Blessings ❤ Oh that lotus leaves wrapped sticky rice bundle is called 糯米鸡. It’s one of the many Cantonese dim sum dishes, basically sticky rice with fillings like chicken, mushrooms, Chinese sausage, and sometimes salty egg yolk. When I was still in Guangzhou as a kid, Guangzhou Restaurant 广州酒家 was famous. Right now there’s 点都德 Dim Dou Duk, it’s a bit like the Cantonese expression “however you want it”.

@ISpyParadise 4 ай бұрын

Will have to try the dimsum place you mentioned. Where do you go for great wonton? Thanks

@jonah_lau Жыл бұрын

这样的记录方式真是太有趣的。我甚至更期待你俩以后有更多的分开旅行的计划，然后录制与本次广州行类似的视频。太有趣了！新颖极了。

@briansmith9299 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys great videos & commentary on Guangzhou. My 27 yr old daughter Carly just moved there for a teaching position at a private school. Her first taste of China. Your messaging & images have made her dad much much more comfortable & so happy for her pending experiences there. Thank you so much!

@user-vw7fz3eq1b Жыл бұрын

This trip kind of rushing, hope you two travel here and enjoy yourselves again.

@wumia Жыл бұрын

As a Chinese guy lived in Canton now trapped in the US, I was crying watching your video.

@1ewi5 Жыл бұрын

You can fly back next year. Have faith and start saving up. Tickets are going to be crazy expensive.

@user-tb8vd9tr6y Жыл бұрын

@@1ewi5 :

@browseyoutube5569 Жыл бұрын

You’re not missing out on anything. Scanning codes everywhere and PCR tests every second day

@becsterbrisbane6275 Жыл бұрын

Oh heck, you make me homesick for Guangzhou :( ! Aussie here- I moved to China in 2004 for 1 year that somehow turned into 10 (!), and spent 6 years in Guangdong (1 year in Zengcheng, just over from Guangzhou), a year in Dongguan, then 1 in Shenzhen, and my final 3 years in Guangzhou There was ALWAYS something new to see, do or taste every weekend in Guangzhou and I still didn't cover it all! The ladies dancing reminds me of my favourite moments catching the bus home from work around 9.30pm every night in Louhu (Shenzhen) and going past the Deng Xiaoping park on the corner of (I think) Shannon Dadao and watching all the elderly doing tai chi, mostly in the dark. Just really showed how safe it is and how happy they were!

@Kllllllvvvvvvf13 6 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤glad u like my hometown

@365sunnydays Жыл бұрын

You guys videos definitely worths millions of views and thums up!

@pokehunter7078 Жыл бұрын

Love Guangzhou. We go there every few months. Great FOOD!

@fatdoi003 Жыл бұрын

i'd say Guangzhou is tailor made for both of you..... the province itself is full of food, history and cultural adventures.... you can spend years exploring the place.... and when you get bored, can spend a bit of time in Hong Kong next door (hope it'll open by then) and Macau

@winniehwm Жыл бұрын

I'm from Guangzhou and I absolutely love my hometown. However, it's quite unbearable in the summer, and winter only lasts for a few months. Also, like Beijing and Shenzhen, Guangzhou has a huge poplulation as many people from different parts of the country come here to seek opportunities. Public transportation could be quite crowded. But those aside, Guangzhou is a very vibrant city and I missed living there so much

@LennoNg01 Жыл бұрын

Canton not guangzhou😅

@appa609 Жыл бұрын

@@LennoNg01 guangdong is the province

@365sunnydays Жыл бұрын

@@LennoNg01 canton is the old ancient name of guangzhou.

@LennoNg01 Жыл бұрын

@@365sunnydays Yep Its also real name ccp Want to weaken the influence of local culture If you don't agree, you should change China to Mandarin pinyin zhongguo.🤣

@r3dpowel796 Жыл бұрын

Loved these videos.

@passby8070 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this amazing video guys! Keep it up! Guangdong was my home province and last time I visited Guangzhou was 10 years ago! I can't wait to visit it again, this time with my two young kids. Hopefully with in the next two years

@hammadsethi5329 Жыл бұрын

A very interesting video. Thank you Nico and Jack 🙏

@LennefalkStudios Жыл бұрын

Love the humour and adventure in this video, makes me want to re-visit for sure 🌆 Lots of great food 😋🍖

@neko912 Ай бұрын

That Cantonese restaurant（半島漁村） has changed ownership and is now called "Po Hon Garden Restaurant"(宝汉园林酒家). The food production is still good and cost-effective, and it is a dining hall for the residents in the neighborhood.

@Nicofilms Ай бұрын

Thanks for the update!

@gatesbill1805 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much to Nico and Jack for showing the real China to KZfaq audiences. I hope you have a smooth work and a happy life in China!

@grandpabazi3332 8 ай бұрын

Amazing editing work! It's definitely the best travel vlog I've ever seen !!

@Nicofilms 8 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! You should see some of our others as well 😜

@grandpabazi3332 7 ай бұрын

Definitely! I will watch every single video you post!!@@Nicofilms

@mcdull100 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see my home town! The Sun Yat Sen memorial hall and the People's Park (aka Central Park) are just near my home!

@ku9305 Жыл бұрын

Love the editing and Jack's shots!

@obiwan5781 Жыл бұрын

A well run and developed country

@user-zj8cf3fq8e Жыл бұрын

Really Awesome and nice video guys! Very nice.

@johnnyhoo7674 Жыл бұрын

wonderful video！like the edition that you made:D.

@theotheleo6830 Жыл бұрын

Another interesting vid. Keep sending Jack all over the place, Nico.

@lizzie7929 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your Videos, have an eventful week and weekend ahead!

@alectang1614 Жыл бұрын

Jack, everyone knows the yum cha staple is "har kou" & "siew mai" - prawn dumpling and pork dumpling! Those are must-orders at yum cha.

@schtickyrice5154 Жыл бұрын

Loved Jack's expression biting into the bitter melon pancakes! Next time, If you like parks, Yuexiu park is the place to be, central and such a part of Guangzhou history! For contrast, the Orchid garden near by is a nice oasis of tranquility, with Uighur street food jt outside and a mosque nearby with a large African and Middle Eastern congregation that can be seen in the surrounding streets headings towards the calls for prayer. Xiaobei district is also worth checking out with African restaurants and bars serving the expat community.

@mickker841 Жыл бұрын

It is a great park. Around that part of Guangzhou was my favorite

@mickker841 Жыл бұрын

It was brave ordering anything with bitter melon

@jennyohara4011 Жыл бұрын

Another top class video! Guangzhou was beautiful when i stayed there and is even better today! thanks Jack and Nico for sharing!

@laurel_wander Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! So happy you guys took my advise. Although I think Dong shankou is more of a day visit point than night. But the cool people will be there all day long hahah. There's an other place for night life at Guangzhou we call PATI 琶醍（exact pronunciation like PARTY LOL ） and a wonderful place to see Guangzhou CBD night view. FYI, I think lots of Cantonese haven't been to the top of that tower, cuz the tickets are really expansive and just doesn't fit Cantonese philosophy. But we do like to appreciate it from all angles，on the ground or from other buildings. I've live in GZ for more than a decade and I haven't been up there yet, I guess I am just waiting for a special occasion plus a great sunset. Maybe nest time you guys visit GZ we can do this together hahah.

@premium9997 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for you hard work Jack n Nico 🙏🙏🙏

@davidmo218 Жыл бұрын

Guangzhou is so beautiful and stuninng.

@CC-fw7zq Жыл бұрын

The 3 episodes of Guangzhou vlogs are one of your best! It's super interesting to watch. You show the vibe of Guangzhou so naturally. In terms of the Yum Cha food options, too bad you did not pick the most common ones (except that sticky rice)-Lol😆Hope you guys will make it up next time when you visit Guangzhou again!

@maneil9297 Жыл бұрын

You guys producing amazing videos, funny dialogues.. haha

@yutongtang216 Жыл бұрын

Please please please！I beg you to visit Guangzhou again, cuz there are so many good food you need to try out there! Nico please come!

@johnli6782 Жыл бұрын

Love your free spirit!

@2WheelsGood.01 Жыл бұрын

I spent some time there (also Dongguan, Shenzhen and Beijing) between 2017-2019. Coming back to the US, L.A specifically, was and still is depressing to this day.

@shirokisasaki3233 Жыл бұрын

OMG, I'm so glad Jack was able to get a glimpse of LiuRong Temple(aka temple of the six banyan trees), it's one of THE OLDEST temples in Guangzhou, it was originally built in 537AD!

@xinxin56 Жыл бұрын

welcome to guangzhou, jack & nico! next time you really need a local guy to help you make a right decision about food. :)

@gyxtc Жыл бұрын

LOL I love when Jack said "fish out of wo'er", reminds of the bo'ohw'o'wo'er meme.

@dyong888 Жыл бұрын

So wish I'm back in GZ now. Was there in late 2019.

@StopitGTFO Жыл бұрын

Guangzhou was the first city and first port that opened to the world/British in the Qind Dynasty after the opium war. And it was the first and interim capital after Sun Yat-sen liberating the whole China after Qing Dynasty for Republic of China. Guangzhou has been through quite few things in the last few centuries.

@theresaleung823 Жыл бұрын

Dim sum, a favorite of mine. And the sticky rice is something I LOVE to eat. I have no idea what the pink dish was, but good trying it out. You never know if you like something if you don't try! Hope you find the time to try more dishes at the dim sum houses! Yes, tons of things to order, have to go with friends/family to enjoy more. Still thinking of that Cheung fun you ate in the earlier video! I've never had it like that from a street vendor. That will be one of the things I try before I die, kind of thing. Thanks again for a great video! Stay safe, healthy and continue to enjoy life!

@lindyralph8792 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Jack! I'm like you too: distracted easily :) I'm Australian, and for some reason I've always had the impression that Guangzho is a 'horrible industrial city', but it looks amazing and I totally want to go there when everything is open for foreigners again.

@becsterbrisbane6275 Жыл бұрын

Close- that'd be Dongguan! Aussie here, I've lived in both Guangzhou & Dongguan. Guangzhou for the win!

@user-mb8um3gl7d Жыл бұрын

A little bit of history... the second park in this video is the Central Park (now its official name is the People's Park but local cantonese still call it the Central Park). It was part of the government hall of Guangdong for dynasties over a thousand years until Sun Yat-sen changed it into a park for the public. If you go through it you will get to the former Sun Yat-sen Presidential Palace (now the city hall of Guangzhou).

@youngtang4971 Жыл бұрын

It is really glad to watch the series video of GZ tour which not only showing the CBD area but also the old and traditional areas of GZ. Hope to see more vlogs about GZ and I can assure that you will never regret to move to GZ!

@user-ki9ss1gr9s Жыл бұрын

Go go go, for 100K subscribers!

@wellawong2417 Жыл бұрын

Good Job :) :)

@mickker841 Жыл бұрын

Guangzhou is the beat. A city full of amazing food, history and also modern( Tianhe is the business district, and was literally not there 20 years ago)

@becsterbrisbane6275 Жыл бұрын

....and Zhuijiang New Town, being literally......new! I still remember walking through there with a friend in 2010 and it was like a vast desert!

@Alonebe Жыл бұрын

Jack : I have eaten so many delicious foods, Without you . I m really satisf ... sad !🤣😂

@iWantPeace838 Жыл бұрын

Just love the random nature of Jack's tour. As to the yum cha part, you really need a local to bring out the best of the food experience. Bitter melon is something which divides even the local people. I'm not surprised that you had such a reaction to the pancake. If you love the laid back vibe and diversity of Guangzhou, you will be tempted to move there.

@3d4fun96 Жыл бұрын

Jack and Nico, to be honest, I really admire your freedom. You have been to places in China that most Chinese people have never been to. Your documentaries are as good as ever. Thank you for your objective and honest coverage of China. Keep up the good work!

@hongqingxiang3374 Жыл бұрын

I concur 🙏

@maxwilliams5941 Жыл бұрын

I doubt it.

@EE-hr7uk Жыл бұрын

很有意思的节目，用心了

@johnkiel1000 Жыл бұрын

Those parks in guangzhou are absolutely beautiful.. ❤😂🎉😂❤

@user-ze1pk6sl2v Жыл бұрын

东山口一定要去看看噢

@stonetrouble5053 Жыл бұрын

3:08 Sure. That is the sight of the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Asia Games. I was there. Giant video screens can drop down below each of those rows of lights. Get a close look at the Opera House. It is the work of Zaha Hadid. No two panels are alike. Every panel has an exact place to fit on the building. It is my favorite building in the world.

@ChikaiCheng-ts1fi 6 ай бұрын

哈哈，亞運會是2010啦❤

@StopitGTFO Жыл бұрын

I honestly don't know why your videos are not getting more views, maybe these contents seem too foreign to the westerners. Anyway, I have no doubt these are everlasting contents which capture the cities' character and vibe that will be worthy for a long time when people gets to know China more and more. Thank you Nico and Jack, and please come back to China soon and make more genuine contents like these.

@davidyuan9790 Жыл бұрын

拍得好好啊运镜和调色

@user-ze1pk6sl2v Жыл бұрын

永庆坊也要去！！

@cl605 Жыл бұрын

Nico is the boss😂

@alvinnnliu Жыл бұрын

最后还是吃到乐平了，relieved🤣🤣

@coyote1651 Жыл бұрын

Did jack get to go to the White Swan hotel ? There is a wonderful jade boat in the foyer and they have excellent yum cha

@xelkim9666 Жыл бұрын

Toooooo dope

@fongfongc8845 Жыл бұрын

Jack and Nico, probably no one would tell you, normally those Yum Cha restaurants would Not be on the street. Normally they will inside a Mall. Because Yum Cha place Must be big as hall, there’s no small restaurant for Yum Cha.Yum Cha is a culture people love to seat together and talk for hours, so it must be more people, they enjoy the atmosphere. So next time don’t look for it on the street, you can ask local people for the good place.😊

@graceliang2227 6 ай бұрын

My hometown i love it❤

@davidli8511 Жыл бұрын

would love to see you both move to GZ, and make more videos about your adventures and life in GZ, my Favorite city in China.

@monalai123 Жыл бұрын

next time, come to HK we have a lot of good Cantonese restaurants as well.

@triplediff 6 ай бұрын

Not even close to Guangzhou and the surrounding rural areas. Unless you spend 500+

@humgarchaun Жыл бұрын

nice

@zha0nan Жыл бұрын

喜欢你的叙述风格，加油你们风格独特，赞

@designqq8905 Жыл бұрын

Don't feel bad having to share table with strangers, sharing table is part of Yum Cha culture, particular when you are alone by yourself or with a small group.

@becsterbrisbane6275 Жыл бұрын

Pretty much part of eating out, period in China. Something I miss and love. My 1st year I lived-in a village called Xifeng in Gansu which had some amazing mum n pop hole-in-the-walls with barely a couple of tables to sit at. You'd just pull up a chair where you could and eat your dumplings & the owners would be just utterly delighted that a foreigner has chosen to come eat at their place!

@kunsui6823 Жыл бұрын

非常不错的视频

@hejinhelevenyiyi2281 Жыл бұрын

饮茶第一个点青菜🤣

@vailewalders1395 Жыл бұрын

Those duck carcasses in the window or whatever they were maybe goose, it's like the duck carcasses in the windows at restaurants in Chinatown in NYC, I'm not a vegetarian, I like Peking Duck, if I'm served sliced up duck on a plate I'm okay and there's legs with bones that I gnaw on I'm okay with that too, but if I see the carcasses I feel bad "Oh the poor ducks" OMG LOL

@JP-sg8ng Жыл бұрын

In Italy they're hanging stuff like this as well..

@cheneyhuang407 Жыл бұрын

Jack和Nico夫妻档，非常专业！

@Kyo-DailyLife Жыл бұрын

Must try their hand shredded chicken, will blow your mind. Night time Yum Cha feels wayyy better than morning xP

@hongluong3427 Жыл бұрын

Because there's too many people in the morning 😂

@jarx4 Жыл бұрын

New favorite channel

@phangliuca2362 Жыл бұрын

👍 bro

@kelvinleungGZ Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for the rude of the haircut uncle. I think it is about the Covid, a lot of elderly people in China think all foreigners are infected . I am very sorry for that . From Local Kelvin Leung.

@Sakura-zu4rz Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤You make me so happy. Love you 🤗❤❤

@taiwaing5410 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@wsurfer2147 Жыл бұрын

Unless you are the world hot dog eating champion , you need go yum cha with at least one more person, but a total of 4 is best. This way you can order tons of dishes and try lots of different things.