I am a Canadian citizen i lived 11 glorious years in Chengdu China. During those years I returned on several occasions to visit my family and friends and they always told me how I might have lived in a country as horrible as China. I tried a thousand ways to say to them that the idea they had of China was totally distorted. I showed them photos, videos and a thousand stories and they never believed me. I have visited more than 30 countries on 4 continents and describe the experience of living in China like this: INCREDIBLE. Living in China is living in the future and the best thing about China is its people who always treated me respectfully and opened the doors of their hearts to a foreigner like me and made me feel like one of them. I miss Chengdu and China with all my heart every day. In 2025 I will visit Chengdu and my dear friends and colleagues again as I miss them too much.

You two are brave to speak the truth. Thumbs up.

GOD BLESS CHINA 🇨🇳. We as foreigners must debunk all the distorted news coming from our Western media. We refused to be hypocrites like them, but to speak the truth! China takes care of their citizens and changing the lives everyday lifting many out of poverty, making better living conditions. Proud of them! Proud of what they have become! Bravo China

Hi there, what a great video! Lovely and honest🥰

Your videos about china is reveal the hipocricy of western media👍

China is not a perfect place; in fact, there is no perfect country in the world. But as a travel destination, China is definitely worth it.

There is an old Chinese saying, "Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles", which is very well reflected in you!

over 100 + cities in china...China is HUGE !

you two speak the Truth ! Respect !!!!!

多謝！you are righteous .

These 2% can't stand how well China is developing. These false comments make them feel good. Misery loves company.

最近中国很多景区已经取消了预约制度，也要求酒店不得因为没有涉外资质而拒绝服务外国游客！也就是说，你们所遇到的难题，中国一直在关注并高效的解决它。欢迎任何国家的朋友来中国旅游！

I'm a tourist from Italy, thank you very much for your videos, it's a pity that your trip is over, I really hope you can bring us some videos of other places in China, I heard that Yunnan is a beautiful place, i saw some bloggers went there recently but not too long the video,I hope you can go there.

This is how the world should be: people connect, communicate, and share with each other, telling the truth, embracing cultural differences, and seeking peace. Thank you for your videos.

BBC/CNN: Oh no, you spoke against our truths. You'll be blacklisted... lol

As your loyal Chinese fans, I don't want you to leave China and come back early.

Indoor smoking is banned in many places in China, and most of us dislike people who smoke, which really needs to be improved。😓

Your unbiased reporting about your travel experience in China is the only reason I cannot wait to watch each of your videos. As always, safe travels and enjoy your time in China.

当全世界都在误解中国的时候 你们帮助我们把中国介绍给世界 发自内心真心感谢 ❤

There are more and more KZfaqrs visiting China and posting on KZfaq, but Taz and Libby are my favorite! This video is yet another proof of that. You always bring sunshine to your video audience (not only fans). I do not want to say byebye here, China is a huge country, welcome back soon! I'm looking forward to your China 4.0 video!

Huge respect to this two brits for seeing and telling the truth about China. Hope your videos and words will change the stereotype of people in the west about China. Applause xxxxxxxxxxx

I loved watching all the videos from your China trip! Looking forward to seeing more from you.

China loves & welcome you guys.

You are the best. Look forward to 4.0

Thank you for telling the truth .

Can't wait to see you back exploring more of China!! 🎉❤

I am a 40 year old Chinese who grew up in China and witnessed the changes in China from 1985 to 2024. I have been frequently watching your videos lately, and I also really like you. I welcome you to play in China very much. Regarding the points in the videos, I would like to express my opinions  Regarding smoking, I am a seasoned smoker myself. There are indeed many smokers in China, and now the overall quality of the people has improved. Generally, people do not smoke in shopping malls or indoor spaces, but in outdoor places. For example, when I go to a restaurant with my family, I walk outside and smoke on the road; When in the mall, I also go to the stairwell to smoke (well, this is also not right). Of course, the overall quality of Chinese people is not the highest, such as cutting queues, smoking in public places, spitting, and so on. I believe that with the development of China, these will become less and less common.  Regarding public transportation and infrastructure, China's infrastructure construction is very good, and the government has done a great job in this area. The fees for people's livelihood are very low, such as water and electricity fees and transportation costs. Generally, air-conditioned buses only cost 2 yuan, and can travel from one end of the city to the other (I don't know if this is the case in foreign countries). I think the reason for this is that the Chinese government serves the people, while Western governments mostly serve the elite class.  Regarding the internet, for many reasons, China may not be able to access foreign websites such as KZfaq and Twitter. However, there is no need to worry as downloading a VPN software in just one minute can solve all the problems, just like me. Many foreigners think that China's internet is terrible, which is wrong. China has all the apps that can be replaced, and I think it is more convenient to use. In China, even if you go to very remote rural areas, most of you still have high-speed internet, which is more convenient than the vast majority of countries in the world. Regarding payment, almost most Chinese people no longer use cash in their daily lives because electronic payments are more convenient. But cash can still be used, there's nothing to worry about. If a merchant doesn't accept cash, it's illegal. By the way, electronic payment is convenient, so taking a taxi, ordering takeout, booking hotels, tickets, and so on can all be operated on the phone, which is very, very convenient.  Regarding cameras, I have seen many people who are dissatisfied with them and believe that they infringe on privacy. However, as someone living in this land, both myself and the people around me believe that this is good. Even when I see some travel videos discussing cameras, I dare not believe that some people may think that this is not a good thing. The simplest principle is that cameras can protect people's safety and prevent or record the occurrence of crimes. Twenty years ago, there were more incidents of robbery and theft in China than now, and now there are much fewer.  Regarding the 2% of people who mentioned that the blogger was paid to post this video and slander China, I want to tell you a fact: the governments of the United States and Taiwan openly say that they have a large budget to slander the Chinese government and related issues about China. Chinese netizens call these people who are paid to slander them the 1450. These people and some media (such as the BBC) just take money to do things.The Xinjiang issue was caused by Western governments. Many Xinjiang people, due to these slanders, have changed factories to use machines and are afraid to hire them, losing a lot of income. Now, Xinjiang people hate these unscrupulous Western media. Not only the Xinjiang issue, but there are also many more. I don't want to list them all. What I want to say is that in today's 5G society, more and more people will have a clear and correct understanding of the world and will not be brainwashed by them.Of course, not everyone likes China. We welcome pointing out problems. If they are, we will humbly accept and correct them, but please do not slander them  Chinese people are very hospitable and welcome all those who love peace and kindness to travel to China. China is very large, with many fun and endless types of delicious food, each city and region has its own characteristics, and every good lifestyle you think of can be found in China.  Finally, I really enjoy the blogger's videos. I am waiting for your next Chinese travel video. If you come to Fuzhou, China, I will treat you to a meal.

两位好，我是一名来自中国的年轻观众。我一直很喜欢你们拍摄的影片，第一个原因当然是优秀的剪辑，第二个原因是因为你们总是能以一种真正享受旅行的心态带给人快乐。 关于吸烟和插队的问题，目前来说是确实存在的，也包括一些小城市的乱丢垃圾等现象，我必须承认这是不好的，但我一定程度可以理解这种现象。中国的年轻人很多都养成了更好的习惯，不会在公共场所吸烟，也会好好排队。但你知道，中国很大，人口也很多，同年龄的人来自发达程度不同的地域，每个人所受教育的水平也不同，而这种差距在不同年龄层的人之间会更明显。 我们大多数人的父辈大概上世纪80年代才可以吃饱饭；至于爷爷那一代人，对饥饿的印象就更加深刻了。我们有一句谚语的意思大概是这样的“只有能吃饱饭，才会更进一步，去考虑遵循礼仪”。所以这些问题，在他们成长的年代是可以忽略不计的，而中国的迅速发展，让他们旧有的一些习惯难以马上扭转过来，这时候，我作为一个年轻人，体会到他们当时生活的艰难，愿意用更宽容的方式对待他们，先严格要求自己，再一点一点地改变他们不好的习惯。至于插队的事情，有时候人们会往积极的方面考虑，比如“如果别人确实有什么急事呢？我恰好不赶时间，理解他也不是很难接受的事情”，在中国，如果你真的有事要赶时间，只要你礼貌地向其他人说明，他们一般都会同意你的请求。 按照规定，高铁上是不可以吸烟的，但火车上一般没这么严格的要求。现在因为旅行的舒适度和节省时间，年轻人大多选择搭乘高铁和飞机。而那种绿色的火车之所以还存在，是因为它们更便宜的价格，这样经济条件较差或者居住在偏远地区的人们，也能够负担得起前往全国各地的车票。这里或许不像高铁那样干净和安静，但有一种很热闹的氛围。有一年，我坐火车回家，一位先生还主动帮我放置行李、和我聊天。他们并不是坏人，我们只是有不同的经历。和善良的本性相比，一些行为上的差别并不是那样难以接受。所以我更喜欢找彼此的共同点，忽略细小的不同，享受每一次和他人的相遇。

China is not perfect, China is still developing, but we love it and will try our best to make it more and more beautiful. We cherish our system and we are protected well with low price products and advanced infrastructure. We sincerely hope the world will unite together to build a more beautiful world. China doesn't like wars, just like our leader has said, the aim of China is "星辰大海”，stars and seas, and actually we have step on the journey, such as Chang'e spacecraft, proud to be a Chinese and sincerely wish peace around the world, peace with Phillips , peace with America and even peace with Japan.

There's a great quote from Taiwanese netizen Ming-Hsuan Chung that I couldn't agree with more, "When you can express your feelings freely, you feel free."

Malaysian here. Just went to zhang jia jie 1 month ago, it was really impressive. For a first timer in China, it really shocked me on how developed China is. When a Fifth-tier City is that developed, I cant imagine how futuristic is on other First-tier city. A truthful video that you had, loving china and would love to visit the country again in near future. Keep it up on your videos as well, good job. Peace

You are welcome to visit China again.

We appreciate you both so much! ❤

There are Tibet, Inner Mongolia, Harbin, Nanjing ,Qingdao, Sanya, Macau?? Don't remember if you guys been there and must revisit Shanghai.

Welcome to move to China as well!!❤

The best way to break bias is to understand it

Tez certainly has more hair than I wouldve expected 😆

Wow! It turns out Taz is such a good looking guy! You look ten years younger without your baseball cap and sunglasses on.😮

There must be many people who maliciously slander you, just like what I encountered when I talked with my American classmates about the gap between Chinese and American cities and the difference in sense of security. Some people tell too many lies, and when their lies are exposed, they will hysterically slander you, otherwise they can only be a clown in the eyes of others.

Thank you to share the truth about China to the world. 👏👏👏

Well presented guys, still lots to see of course 😉😉. Looking forward to conituing following your explorations here. As I've said before I made the move here over 17 years ago and have been very frustrated over the years listening to the negativity which the Western media propagates relentlessly. Your infectious enthusiasm is what really makes your vlogs so much fun to watch. Hopefully before October, late August thru September you can visit Inner Mogolia and experience the culture there also the grasslands are covered in wild flowers during that timeframe. In the meantime if you see a XiBei restaurant at least try some food there as a precursor to an Inner Mogolia visit.

David Cameron frowning badly with gritted teeth watching this.

The queue cutting is mostly a generation thing, the older generation are normally less educated and they grew up during a time when resources were more scarce, back in the days, if they don't rush to the front, they probably have to wait for a long time for the next bus or train or miss out on whatever chance there is. Besides, China has a culture of respecting the elders, so when they cut, the younger ones would probably let them get away with it, and some would abuse it.

As I get used to what you see, I smile and appreciate your shock. You are welcome to come to China frequently to observe the changes in China.

Just a suggestion, do a series on countryside. For reference, the KZfaq channel "Katherine's Journey to the East" is a good source of information, it's about the American girl Katherine chronicles her daily life in the Chinese countryside where she works and live. She also do solo bike trip around China. Another channel l would recommend is "Jerry's take on China". Its about Britain expat who debunks misconceptions and lies the U.S spread about China. Such topics include Chinese people can criticize its government, VPN is not banned etc.. His channel is my favorite for debunking the lies and false information.

The issue of visa applications is reciprocal, when country A waives its visa to country B, only then will country B waive its visa to country A. Nowadays, it is clear that the UK will not waive its visa to China, and the 144-hour visa-on-arrival policy that China has in place at this stage is already very favourable.

I really like the Chinese videos you and your wife have shot, and I hope you can travel to Mainland China often. God bless you

You looked so beautiful and handsome today!😊

The Chinese been through foreign invasions, civil wars, and cultural revolution with great casualties and poverty, all in the passed 100 years. And in 40ish years they became the No.2 overall super power by far. Just imagining how much they would've to work and how much pressure they would've to endure to get here, I can understand why some of them may want to smoke -- a lot.😂

Welcome back any time and enjoy!

You both are living examples of being kind. ❤❤❤

Smoking, juming the queue, spitting and talking loudly in public are all generation things in China.The new generation has shown that they have received a good education and high quality.

Like u guys, very chill and positive, thanks for giving honest feedback about travelling in china

Next steps：Xizang, Qinghai, Gansu for natural views

I grew up in Hong Kong and have been watching the development of China. As you mentioned in the Shenzhen video, Shenzhen was only a fishing port 40-50 years ago, at that time, the whole China was very poor vs now, the people's living has been greatly improved. The Chinese people are watching this too, how can they not supporting the government. I heard from news that 9x% of Chinese people support Chinese Government, meanwhile, 1x% or 2x% of US, UK, Japan etc people support their governments. If the western countries accept the reality of an advanced China, the whole world should have been changed better, cheap 5G everywhere (vs in the metro/subway in Toronto (where I had lived for 6 years), they still cannot make phone calls in the train today, not mentioning surfing using 3G). The global warming is very serious now, why the western countries still restrict to accept Chinese EVs, or solar equipments, do these governments really love their people ? Whilst, as you mentioned in one of your video that in China, there is "People's park", "People's square", "People's....." everywhere, the Chinese government places the "People" in the 1st place and always in their mind

I watched all your videos in China,so good so honest about the country,just love it 👍❤️

Thanks guide for us to see beautiful place

Love you two!🥰

Heroic in the sense of being the people we watch, showing us around in their adventures in China. Heroic also in the sense of having the courage to tell the truth, and set the record straight in the name of peace, and having fun. Can't wait for you guys to return to China ❤

it's US GOVERNMENT blame xinjiang force labor, genocide n sanction xinjiang's product, you two exposed the TURTH. great respect for your guts n welcome 4.0

I don't smoke, so the prevalence of smoking was a significant issue for me when I visited China, my home country. While I notice a growing trend of banning smoking in public places, there is still a long way to go. I see it as a generational issue.

honest opinion

I personally also don't like those smokers in public places. But it seems that there's been a decrease of smoking rate among the younger generation.

Thanks!

Thanks tell us the truth❤

Good morning our lovely adorable couple. Thousand appreciation for your amazing videos abt the real China.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Queue jumping is a problem left over from China’s planned economy before reform and opening up. Many elderly people have experienced the planned economy. In that era, people had to queue up to buy firewood, rice, oil and salt. Sometimes they might not be able to buy it even if they queued up. If they couldn't buy it, they would go hungry, so they would try their best to queue up. Young people basically don't jump in line. Some young people will complain when they see it, but most people understand that their grandparents suffered the hardships of that era, so they just turn a blind eye.

Now you’ve been paid by someone. Jokes aside, thanks for your positivity and truthfulness that this world urgently needs

I love China!! ❤❤❤

If anyone thinks Zhangjiajie is fabulous, pls pay a visit to Jiuzhaigou. I always rate Jiuzhaigou over Zhangjiajie.

Amazing two

Do not live under the rock and become a frog in the well. Go out and see the world

Great video! Thank you for your honesty!

19:27 US and European union accused Chinese government's subsidy on EV industry while they did it bigger and much longer. The differences is People in China and around the world have access to low cost EV, then the cost pass down to passengers and travelers. However, it's not the case in the west, government subsidies just create more billionaires while everyone gets poorer and poorer.

A good tree bears good fruits and a bad tree bears bad fruits. The reason why you guys have peace, joy, freedom, and god.

Continue what you are doing in helping bridge the misconception between east and west. God bless you two 🙏

What a wonderful summary of your china trip up to 3.0. I have been living overseas for alomost 30 year after leaving China, you guys went to so many places I did even go before. It is a great fun to watch your video, and you two are perfect match in making vlogs, I like the smiles on your face and humor and I hope you have enjoyed your trip in China, I am looking forward to your China trip 4.0. You will get a million follower from China and around the world.

I am the first one!

You guys are the best, and China is so huge, you still miss a lot of places! Will you come back to China? I miss you already!

love and thanks! Thumbs up!

Thank you guys for all the reports about China. It was always refreshing and exceptionally well done. China is a huge country and I would like you to spend also some time in the Tibetan areas of Sichuan, Xizang *Tibet*, Qinghai , Inner Mongolia etc. It is really worhwhile to visit these areas as well. Perhaps the next time? Once again, many thanks for all your well done reports.

love your guys! I am able to accompany you and see all the beautiful places in China !

Seeing is believing Welcome to China ❤

you two are amazing people! honestly what you are discussing in the video helps improve mutual understanding between the west and China. sometimes a disliked behavior has a deeper reason behind - China is so densely populated, that some people have not much sense of public space or personal space or just SPACE - they are born to see loads and loads of people everywhere. some negativities are not only generational, but also reginal (less in shanghai, more in chongqing or zhangjiajie). thank you for producing such quality videos that make people think twice before jumping to conclusions.

抽烟的问题确实存在，但最近几年在大力改进，很多地方已经不允许在室内抽烟。以前抽烟的问题更严重，现在大多数年轻人抽烟会注意场合！

Your vlogs with all the delicious food always makes me hungry😂

Jumping queue by seniors are usually overlooked because of respect for seniors.

Among so many travel couples, I love you two a lot. Welcome to visit China again

Love your videos. How about a "Tutorial on China travel" video? Like what APP to use, Tips you learn would make China travel easier! I bet many people would like to know too!

Highly recommend Jiuzhaigou，Yellow Mountain, Shangri-La.

Thank you both for another wonderful video on China.

the most important criteria in life is freedom safe and happiness enjoy your trip PEACE

Western media would now say "they got paid by CCP" lol

As an overseas Chinese who have moved to Sydney for almost 19 years, I really appreciate your guys sincerity, honesty, inclusiveness, embracing and respect for my motherland’s culture, foods, drinks, natural scenery etc. Thank you so much for everything you did for China just want to tell the truth to all the world. You are amazing! Like you! 👍👍👍

You guys were a joy watch in China. I went to China last year for the first time and had a similarly amazing and positive experience! It makes the constant negativity and fake news about China in the west absolutely exhausting. I’m always encouraging people to travel there and see for themselves.

Looking forward to seeing your China 4.0

France is the country where I see the people smoke the most. Most of French people smoke quite a bit.

Good video, Mixue couple. There are so many beautiful places in China that you haven't been to, welcome back to explore.

So far as I know ,smoking is forbidden for indoor places and certain outdoor places in Shenzhen, but it's not strictly obeyed by some heavy smokers. And Shenzhen has the most strict smoking controlling law in China.

Thank you for your sincerity and friendliness. Welcome to China again.