Beijing is NOT what we Expected... (CRAZY First Day Back in China) 🇨🇳

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Beijing, China is NOT what we Expected - After having visited China for the first time last year, we decided to head back and explore Beijing. Our first day in Beijing, China was crazy and totally not what we expected. We continue to be surprised by this amazing country and we can't wait to explore Beijing, China in the next coming days. Come explore the real China with us.
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@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

We are BACK IN CHINA and this time we're exploring the capital city of Beijing. We are thrilled to be here and can't wait to explore more. What are your top suggestions for us? 😍

@hayden1770 5 ай бұрын

There are some mountains that look like the ones in the Avatar movie. I forget which province, though.

@rodgal87 5 ай бұрын

if you guys get a chance you should check out guilin, the landscape and scenery there is unmatched

@breezybench2510 5 ай бұрын

U must visit Yunnan Lijiang, its so surreal...

@ftd7435 5 ай бұрын

@@hayden1770ZhangJiaJie.

@aaabbb4843 5 ай бұрын

Do not forget visit great wall of china , it’s near Beijing city .

@Hduduchdb 5 ай бұрын

The Chinese language next to Chairman Mao is: Long live the People's Republic of China. Long live the unity of the people of the world!

@user-be5kr9ih9f 5 ай бұрын

万岁是这么翻译的吗？哈哈，学到了，我之前还真没想过。

@Grrzyy 5 ай бұрын

@@user-be5kr9ih9f一直都是这么翻译的。到处都是这样的翻译。可能这是你第一次看到英文万岁。

@Hduduchdb 5 ай бұрын

@@user-be5kr9ih9f 🤣 我也不知道呀

@CN-lq2oy 5 ай бұрын

long live 😄

@timpetrie5811 5 ай бұрын

@@user-be5kr9ih9f 万岁的翻译一直是永存，长存，不然翻译10000年。。。就。。。

@user-vj6jc7bl1k 5 ай бұрын

The sky in Beijing under BBC’s lens is always gray。

@wei4035 5 ай бұрын

BBC only has grey filter for China

@samsularifin16161 5 ай бұрын

it's like Mexico's yellow filter lol

@user-jj1hd5bv3n 5 ай бұрын

This was after the governance of the factory moving elsewhere, but before that the sky wasn't always gray.

@hxal7354 5 ай бұрын

😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣

@yongxinzhao8993 5 ай бұрын

哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈

@scbluechuan3748 5 ай бұрын

If the Summer Palace had not been ruined by the western countries, we won't feel it's a pity to see the magnificent infrastructure in the world.

@NotFound-um6nr 5 ай бұрын

不考虑文物、文化和考古属性，圆明园的实物价值轻松超过一万亿美元。

@ALWH1314 5 ай бұрын

British museum should return all the looted treasures.

@Citrussmalldesk 5 ай бұрын

Eight Country unit army destroyed another Palace-Yuan Ming Yuan，which was more beautiful than Yi He Yuan

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

We hope to see the summer palace ☺️

@haheihuo4932 5 ай бұрын

⁠@@Citrussmalldesk圆明园是英法联军烧的

@happyman0209 5 ай бұрын

The Temple of Heaven was built without using even one piece of nail. Essentially the woods were linked together through intelligent engineering design and craftmanship centries ago. Fascinating.

@DK-ev9dg 5 ай бұрын

Wow!!!!! I only knew unique joist system in the old architecture in rural China that would use only wooden nails

@beauty1268 5 ай бұрын

no wooden nails, all these old buidlings just use mortise and tenon.@@DK-ev9dg

@alapaticornell4391 5 ай бұрын

🇹🇼Taiwan's got real Chinese temple. ❤ u Taiwan. Please don't forget 🇭🇰 Hong Kong🎉

@jazjazm5923 5 ай бұрын

@@alapaticornell4391sb

@shineluvslambiel 5 ай бұрын

@@alapaticornell4391just sit down. Stop embarrassing yourself.

@laraw840 5 ай бұрын

I visited the Forbidden City in the winter of 2009 and it was unforgettable! As a Chinese/Taiwanese, visiting the place evoked deep emotions tied to the history and events I learned since I was young. The stories of each Emperor, his ministers, generals, queens, concubines, and all the other notable figures, as well as many lesser-known ciphers, made exploring the Forbidden City a profound experience as it triggered a nostalgic connection. Watching this makes me want to revisit Beijing! Thanks for the excellent content!

@user-hb9jq7wb7l 5 ай бұрын

台胞？

@user-gr5mz8hq2s 5 ай бұрын

Chinese from taiwan, no such thing as Chinese taiwanese.

@ChineseHomeFoodNation 5 ай бұрын

中国人就中国人啦，还要标注一下台湾，真是矫情！我也没标注广东呀！😂

@ChineseHomeFoodNation 5 ай бұрын

中国人就中国人啦，还要标注一下台湾，真是矫情！我也没标注广东呀！😂

@Henry-liu 5 ай бұрын

@@user-gr5mz8hq2s不要这么意识形态。

@gujg2010 5 ай бұрын

after 6 years stucked outside i finally back to china yesterday, happy

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Bet you’re loving it 🥰

@blang7017 5 ай бұрын

When I was visiting the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven a few years ago , the tourist guide told us that in both buildings not a single nail were used. They were built by using wooden joints in order to withstand any earthquake.

@christinalin5658 5 ай бұрын

@@theasianjaywalker4455 The earthquakes in 1966 and 1976 are big ones and Beijing is not far from the earthquake source, people in Beijing got strong feelings, many buildings collapsed.

@user-jv8gz2xm1x 5 ай бұрын

@@theasianjaywalker4455这是榫卯结构，中国古代的技术，现在很多已经失传了，民用的技术还有传承人，那种皇家建筑的技艺已经很难复刻了。

@yjw3734 5 ай бұрын

@@theasianjaywalker4455榫卯结构是中国建筑特有的结构你不了解请不要乱说，他不是木头钉子！😅

@jzvr5842 5 ай бұрын

@@theasianjaywalker4455 Nope the methods used in China were unique to China and far more complex than other nail-less methods.

@zhongguotaiwans 4 ай бұрын

@@theasianjaywalker4455你錯了、在500年前發生一次大地震、達到了九級大地震

@stevenmak242 5 ай бұрын

Based and born in Fiji, the South Pacific Islands. I really enjoyed watching you guys exploring and experiencing China 🇨🇳, my beloved motherland! ☺️ Recommended places to visit Xi’an

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@evelinericksson1611 5 ай бұрын

When I was an exchange student in Beijing, a professor told me that in the ancient time, government officials and ministers live outside the palace and they have to get up really early to get to work in the palace, because the palace is massive, it is a really long walk for them. Some emperors start to work at 5am, so his ministers have to get up at 3am!

@KVZ55 5 ай бұрын

But the problem is they could not fall asleep too early so they had to smoke the whole night before they went to work, after they met the emperor they came back home to sleep😄

@user-gc3qw4it6v 5 ай бұрын

its true😂

@user-wv5cz4qx5w 5 ай бұрын

yes it is true

@cloudwithwind574 5 ай бұрын

yes，true

@jimmywang525 5 ай бұрын

but they normally goes to bed at 8PM very early due to no Internet and hanphone, so getting up at 4AM is okay ,

@user-oj4iu8jc1l 5 ай бұрын

Love your honest opinion about China. Been there twice ( Nov 2019 and Nov 2023). Visiting again in March 2024. Indian origin but settled in USA. Fyi Maldivian President just visited China on diplomatic trip

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

China is just so incredible, can’t be done in one trip alone ☺️

@jianyingwu-hy1wq 5 ай бұрын

@@sunkissedbucketlist 我是中国人，一辈子都走不完全部中国。中国相当于整个欧洲。

@user-vm7ki4fk2h 5 ай бұрын

It's ture, they are really honest and positive. Watching their videos are just relaxing.

@cshan5424 5 ай бұрын

Hope your guys enjoy the coldest time in Beijing exploring its morden and history vibes. Climb Great Wall in this weather is a challenge

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

It’s super cold but we’re having the most incredible time ☺️🥰

@user-ey6ce3tb2j 5 ай бұрын

China is arguably the safest place on the planet right now

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

We absolutely felt safe there no doubt 🥰

@zzZHua 5 ай бұрын

bbc：no 😂😂

@shanbale 5 ай бұрын

30 years ago, there were a lot of robberies in China. Now there are a lot of surveillance cameras. High-tech crimes are easy to catch. Robberies and thieves disappear, but there are more surveillance. Which one do you choose?

@jojijoji2652 5 ай бұрын

@@shanbaleHow about London?

@samtat5873 5 ай бұрын

@@shanbale Agree. But the west still have alot of robberies now. Especially that evils country the most worst and unsafe now. Such like " mass shooting, robbery, break-in, stealing, hater and look down other color. "

@familytravelinchina8063 5 ай бұрын

The foreign flag in tiananmen square means these is a meeting with the leader of that country，its like a welcome sign. sometimes there will be dozens or 100+ foreign flags,it means there is a international meeting in Beijing.we treat them equally，no matter how big or how small their country is.😅

@arafsadventures 5 ай бұрын

I've lived in China for 5 years and never been to Beijing, I need to go soon as it looks beautiful ❤

@user-sr7oz5kj8w 5 ай бұрын

Then I think you have to book tickets in advance. Generally, tickets for the Forbidden City should be booked one week in advance, because there are too many people.Also, you need to pay attention to the business hours of the Forbidden City. Is the Spring Festival coming soon?

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Wow that’s amazing 🤩

@user-jv8gz2xm1x 5 ай бұрын

@@user-sr7oz5kj8w外国人去不建议自己买票，直接报个旅游团，旅游团能搞到票。

@ashishpokharel4870 4 ай бұрын

I lived in China for 5 years and I was based in Beijing. It's an incredible city and very vibrant. Incredibly safe and friendly. Used to roam around the streets at 2am, no issues.

@kingsleychong1987 5 ай бұрын

中國是非常安全的國家，人們也非常友善，祝你們旅途愉快！

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

The people have been some of the warmest and friendliest we’ve met so far ☺️

@HKChineseCanadian 5 ай бұрын

I love your energy. China is great. I will be visiting Beijing in March with my daughter. Go to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. It was spectacular.

@ALWH1314 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been to Beijing one time, one strong impression I got is majestic. I walked two hours from one end of forbidden city to the other without stoping. Video can’t demonstrate how massive these place

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

It is hugeeeee 🤩

@helsinchan 5 ай бұрын

Welcome back to China！ In Beijing , you have to make a reservation in advance to get into some of the scenic spots, coz too many people , but you could always get it done in Wechat , or the website, just make sure of it.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

We made sure we had tickets booked before arriving so we didn’t have to face any disappointment 🤩

@oddkiwi17 3 ай бұрын

This is a part I love about China: there are a lot people and elderly going to public parks doing routine exercises either solo or in group with or without music. It's a healthy mentality to start your day get going. Something my mom will love to join with a couple of friends

@sunkissedbucketlist 3 ай бұрын

So sweet 😊

@jinniwind 5 ай бұрын

I think you will enjoy Yunnan province, Lijiang, Dali, xishuangbanna, and so many more. You will love it.

@marccolomayt82094 5 ай бұрын

Super enjoying this Beijing, China!! ❤❤❤❤

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Beijing is so cool 👍🏻

@haohaokan 5 ай бұрын

@@sunkissedbucketlist餐厅的热水是可以喝的，因为在中国大部分人都是喝热水，特别是冬天。

@jcgoobee 5 ай бұрын

Not sure if you are still in Beijing, but you definitely want to check out the flag raising ceremony. You will enjoy it for sure. Enjoy your stay in China.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Thanks ☺️

@deerbeau 5 ай бұрын

Love your excitement. Great stuff. Would love to see more China videos.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Beijing has always been on our bucket list and to be finally able to see it, just couldn’t contain our excitement 🤩🤩

@jl.911 5 ай бұрын

Welcome back to China!🎉❤ like your videos hope you guys enjoy China 2.0 trip

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤩

@jl.911 5 ай бұрын

⁠@@sunkissedbucketlistI was too excited to watch your video, now I have been watching you were asking the hot water on the table in the restaurant, hahaha yes, that HOT water is for drinking, in China no matter from north east like Harbin to south like HK, they all offer you hot water or hot tea! You need to let them know if you want normal temperature water or cold water😅

@namelesswarrior4760 5 ай бұрын

Most appreciative to you both for taking the time to look up the history of the places that you're visiting. Thanks

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

☺️☺️☺️

@mglee1431 5 ай бұрын

If you observe the trees, some of them are protected by round iron grille, and some may have small red plate attached on the tree trunk. That will tell you the age of the trees. I've seen one that is 400 years old.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Wow 🤩

@ebitda8611 5 ай бұрын

An hour episode is crazy!!!

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Perfect for lunch/dinner time viewing or even at breakfast why not haha 😛

@oddkiwi17 3 ай бұрын

The number "9" pronounces like the word "longevity" this why Chinese likes this number

@jasonz9395 5 ай бұрын

For the temple of heaven, you guys missed lots of ancient trees that were preserved and protected in the park. I saw bunch 300 years trees there.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

No we did see them and got them on camera as well, just couldn’t include it in the vlog as it’s already an hour long haha 😛

@user-nv5ix3ib5b 5 ай бұрын

@@sunkissedbucketlist I think the place where there is a round stone you guys put foot on and took a photo is called "altar of the heaven", and yes, it is where people sacrifice to heaven before... and yes, by emperor himself...😅

@LW78321 5 ай бұрын

You'll find all over China there are groups of people who dance together in the mornings and evenings. It's a great community feel 😊

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Oh wow!

@olivermiao7853 5 ай бұрын

@@theasianjaywalker4455 你真的很幽默，看到这些我忍不住发笑，大妈们已经成了公害，年轻人不堪其扰发誓与她们斗争到底。

@user-ne4iv1if6s Ай бұрын

But young people hate this very much. These elderly people often make noise and disturb people.

@Thinkofwhat 5 ай бұрын

Emperor Yongli is the chap that was responsible for the imperial fleet voyages across South East Asia, South Asia, Middle East and East Africa commanded by Admiral Zheng He with 27k marines. Not to wage war nor colonization but to explore, trade and to established diplomatic relationships…..and the occasional anti-piracy campaign:)

@user-be5kr9ih9f 5 ай бұрын

yongle？永乐大帝吧，or you can just call him Judy😂

@bobwang2837 5 ай бұрын

It seems that the echo walls are now protected by fences now. I remember 15+ years ago when my grandfather took me there, there was no fences and tourists can actually touch the walls. He tried talking to me using the echo wall at that time, standing at the other side of the circle. And I asure you, no kidding, I heard him cristally clear. It was amazing.

@wushantao 5 ай бұрын

每一个北京孩子都围绕着回音壁喊过话，甚至在咒骂他们的暑假作业

@dice138 5 ай бұрын

@@wushantao "甚至在咒骂他们的暑假作业" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

That’s so cool!! ☺️🤩

@summerain6918 4 ай бұрын

是的，我小时候玩过，但我娃没机会了

@user-id4zf8en8y 5 ай бұрын

When you were there, the President of the Maldives was on a state visit. When visiting many attractions, flammable and explosive aerosols are not allowed.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Got it, thanks ☺️

@dranzacspartan8002 5 ай бұрын

I loved Beijing. It a circle city with the 7th ring being 1,000km in circumference. The inner circle is the forbidden city. The 2nd ring is the old Beijing heritage ring, then each ring from that point onwards becomes progressively modern and futuristic.

@tyronelowe7090 5 ай бұрын

Glad I was there when I was younger.....thanks your video brings back memories of my visit in 2002. It was easier then to get into the forbidden city. The preserved details and history of Forbidden City represents an old and grand Chinese civilization that still stimulate our imagination.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Forbidden city is truly magical 🥰

@cl3595 5 ай бұрын

Either go to Harbin to see the world's only ice and snow, or go to Yunnan to feel the warm winter, Beijing is so cold, suitable for spring and autumn

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Harbin would definitely be a cool place to visit 👍🏻🥰

@stevel5806 5 ай бұрын

@@sunkissedbucketlist just cancel your other trip plan and go straight to Harbin for your next stop, its currently the hottest tourist city in China right now. it's been a mega hit and constantly on top trendy topic on Chinese social media every day for the past month.

@Gcc-xy5uc 5 ай бұрын

Yunnan is cold recently.

@lingfengge6666 5 ай бұрын

@@sunkissedbucketlistIt's true that the best time to visit Beijing is spring or autumn. But Harbin is not worth a visit if you don't have much time. You'd better visit Russia instead of seeing all the fake Russian buildings in Harbin. There's really not much to see in Harbin.

@jzvr5842 5 ай бұрын

@@lingfengge6666 The snow and ice festival alone is worth it, no other place like it in the world and Harbin is a cool city in general with nice islands, pedestrian streets and lots to see and do.

@goolooggg9005 5 ай бұрын

You guys + other YT travellers are reviving & living the adventures of Marco Polo epic journey to China! All of you are like Marco Polo of this modern era promoting a continuous evolving China to the world, respect 🙏 BTW Kublai Khan's Palace maybe underneath the Forbidden City, let imagine if they had built the 2 palaces (Yuan & Ming/Qing) in different localities, both conserved till today, Beijing ancient yet modern city would be even more awesome, out of this world!

@buyichengxiang 5 ай бұрын

The city of Beijing in the Ming Dynasty was expanded on the basis of the Yuan Dynasty.

@minglee3213 5 ай бұрын

The Chinese people are simple, kind, and hospitable! China's landscapes are delightful, with beautiful surroundings and advanced public transportation facilities. Harbin, in China, is one of the hottest winter travel destinations. The Chinese people welcome people from all around the world to travel to China!

@user_3086de 3 ай бұрын

谁会喜欢来没有自由的国家😂

@user-ne4iv1if6s Ай бұрын

@@user_3086de Stay at the bottom of your well.😂

@YuDingZhang-ie7ml 15 күн бұрын

@@user_3086de😢活捉一只🐸

@ningMa-Fatboy 4 ай бұрын

Have you left Beijing? I like your videos very much! If you come again, I'd like to help you with your travel. I am a native of Beijing. I'm glad to help you understand my hometown. Of course, all my help is free. Wish you all the best!

@JamesPhotoLX 5 ай бұрын

Good to see you back again guys. Great enthusiasm as you explore. Keep in mind you're really only seeing a fraction of the palace as much of it is still restricted from public entry. Not sure how many days you're staying but if you have time an unusual place to visit is Dongyue Temple which has 76 weird depictions of the afterlife. Kind of strange but you definitely won't find anything like it in the UK.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

We would love to see as many places and spend as long as we can in China, it’s such an incredible country with so much history 🥰

@Aapig 5 ай бұрын

@@sunkissedbucketlist Some parts of the Forbidden City are haunted, so they are not open to the public to avoid scaring you. Hahaha, just kidding, it’s just a legend

@user-jh1ex4if8w 5 ай бұрын

北京天坛值得一逛，我住在这面我可以接待你们，免费。

@ivyshy98 5 ай бұрын

wow you guys really packed it in on the first day. some people spend a full day just for the forbidden city, but I understand you only have 6 days and too much to see :) and you are probably right, some official proceeding might have been going on when you went to tiananmen square. you guys were only on the small section of it and the main square across the street where the people's congress is was empty. the places you been to were relatively 'quiet' so that's kinda good since you don't have to fight the crowds. it can get pretty crazy during peak season. hope you can make it up to the great wall too :) also most chinese will not drink cold water and prefer warm/hot water. it's better for your body in terms of digesting and detoxification.

@thorodinson6544 5 ай бұрын

Since you started the China series, the number of views on your videos has increased dramatically, keep up the good work

@user-be6ji7yb6u 5 ай бұрын

I have to tell you an amazing fact that the Beijing Palace Museum is not considered large in Chinese history. Before it, the Nanjing Palace Museum was about 40% larger than it, while the Daming Palace of the Tang Dynasty (the wealthiest and most powerful dynasty in Chinese history was the political and cultural center of the world at that time) had 4.5 ancient Beijing palaces. It is easy to imagine how powerful China was in its past history

@user-um7mr6de7q 5 ай бұрын

附加一句，北京故宫的文物并不是中国最好的，价值最高的历史文物在1949年被国民党带去了台湾，现在陈列在台北故宫。

@leiyue1411 5 ай бұрын

老蒋只带走了便于携带的珠宝、摆件和书画。大件基本都留在了北京，比如青铜器、钟表、铜像、瓷器等

@user_3086de 3 ай бұрын

为啥不去台湾的博物馆看看

@isaaclee1634 5 ай бұрын

My favorite part of the Forbidden City is walking thru' all the pathways inside, reminded me of all the Chinese movie I've watched. Also the Rock Garden in the forbidden city

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

It was like being in a real life movie, magical 🥰

@bolychan2310 5 ай бұрын

If you are really cold, you can experience the northeast bathing culture in Beijing. However, it was a cultural shock😂Everyone in the big bathhouse bathed naked, and then there was a full-body massage in a spa like milk and red wine. You found that you would be in heaven. As a southerner, I was not used to it for the first time, but now I have to travel to the Northeast (Harbin, Changchun and Shenyang) every year.

@wangleo6788 5 ай бұрын

抛开芥蒂，搓澡是真的很舒服啊！！！

@LoveDeathRobots1 5 ай бұрын

百人裸体派对🪅

@judychi3313 5 ай бұрын

Chinese drink hot water instead of cold water even in summer time! This is good for the body according to the traditional Chinese doctors. So, the short answer is, yes, you can drink the hot water.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

That’s good to know ☺️

@shandianxiaoyuer 2 ай бұрын

是因为朝鲜战争期间,美国对中国的引用水投放了病毒,只能加温沸水饮用..后来也养成饮用热水的卫生习惯

@weizhu5603 5 ай бұрын

Watching from Sydney, Australia. Thanks for sharing the beautiful clip. Enjoy Beijing💕.

@jorogers4662 5 ай бұрын

So many wow moments! Incredible to see these historical places in all their glory! How many generations and feet have trodden those pathways! Magnificent! #ChinaIisIncredible

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

It’s so insane and surreal to be here in real life ☺️🥰

@nouyilee4977 5 ай бұрын

When you were admiring the Forbidden City entrance courtyard, I was a little anxious...please go in and start walking. It's massive inside. Stop talking, walk. It's a 2- hour walk ahead😂.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

It’s hard to contain your excitement when you see something so incredible right in front of your eyes 🥰

@LiangliangPea 5 ай бұрын

Same!!

@aaabbb4843 5 ай бұрын

I like Beijing in spring and summer . Winter no so good for me . I’ve ate some BBQ in restaurant called ( one thousand night and night ) in Beijing . Was expensive not cheap restaurant but i enjoyed it , never forget that taste . Enjoy your time guys in Beijing . Waiting your new further vlogs .

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

The food has been so gooooood 🥰 we’re looking forward to trying new foods and visiting new places 🤩

@beauty1268 5 ай бұрын

Autumn is the best season of beijing.

@josechong8207 5 ай бұрын

I watched the entire video and absolutely loved it, every 59+ minute of it. I loved your energy and felt it too. You two are so incredible. Thank you for sharing.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a kind comment, we really appreciate it ☺️

@fisheryu6245 5 ай бұрын

Welcome guys

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤩 happy to be back 🥰

@lynx526 4 ай бұрын

We usually drink warm water instead of cold water, it’s kind of a tradition lol

@olezemin6658 5 ай бұрын

Been there by end of 2023, really a city with great history, the emperor palace is totally stunning, freakingly shocked.

@kofeesala23 5 ай бұрын

Everything is huge in China, and you have to be well-prepared for that. The girl is lovely and positive all the time. You interpreted the Forbidden Palace well from a first-time visitor's point of view. The hot water or tea on the table is usually free for you to drink. The Chinese food in China is real Chinese food much better than the Chinese food you have back home in Britain.

@GL-iv4rw 5 ай бұрын

But people from Hong Kong I know say the Chinese food in Britain/Canada is better than in China.

@kofeesala23 5 ай бұрын

We need to question the Chinese-ness of their stomachs instead.@@GL-iv4rw

@shengzhang6612 5 ай бұрын

@@GL-iv4rw Everyone has different tastes, and each chef has different cooking skills. There is no doubt that the best Chinese food must be in China.

@MHD_6318 5 ай бұрын

@@GL-iv4rw In fact, Hong Kong people have not eaten authentic Chinese food

@GL-iv4rw 5 ай бұрын

@@MHD_6318 They call it "Cantonese" food like dim sum, that's not really Chinese then?

@sophiek7066 5 ай бұрын

Beijing is my hometown, welcome to Beijing.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Beijing is awesome 🤩

@sophiek7066 5 ай бұрын

@@sunkissedbucketlist When I was a little girl, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother. Her place was close to the temple of heaven and she took me there for a walk almost everyday. She passed away years ago but your video brought back my childhood memories. Thank you guys. Enjoy your time in Beijing!

@jianyingwu-hy1wq 5 ай бұрын

@@sunkissedbucketlist 你可以去参观一下2008年奥运会体育场鸟巢和水立方

@keduolee7050 5 ай бұрын

Hi boy, if you stand in the middle of the round stone in the center of the Circular Mound Altar and speak loudly, you will hear a powerful echo. Instead of spinning around, you won't get anything.

@suedecindy 5 ай бұрын

It’s lucky that your first day in Beijing was a beautiful sunny day which made the Forbidden City and the Sky Temple look more beautiful.❤

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

The weather was good pretty much every single day ☺️

@jplin68 5 ай бұрын

You can drink the hot water. Sometimes it’s hot tea. Mostly Chinese restaurants will serve you a glass of hot water or tea just after you sit down. It’s a cultural thing as Chinese love their hot tea or water. Thank you for sharing your trip to Beijing and I hope you guys are having a nice time. Cheers from 🇲🇴 Macau China.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

We like it because it settles the food easily and keeps us warm too ☺️

@linus631 5 ай бұрын

Amazing trip! Great video, looks awesome!

@user-zq5nn5yj5g 5 ай бұрын

For Peking Duck, please try the “Siji Minfu” (四季民福 in Chinese) in Beijing, it is a chain store specialised in Peking Duck, and it is very good. Also there, you can order the deep fried shrimps with honey sauce (蜜汁酥皮虾 RMB88) and the bbq lamb there, all very good, and also the Crispy fried potato shreds paired with soft pea shoots(巧拌豆苗)

@jzvr5842 5 ай бұрын

@@theasianjaywalker4455 As a general rule everyone enjoys good food.

@LD88888 3 ай бұрын

There’s a funny saying in Chinese - people mountain people sea😂 Literally people everywhere

@davidchung4691 5 ай бұрын

Good to see a pair of young and smart people who are so enthusiastic about China. Yes China is indeed not quite like what Western Medias often quoted as poor and oppressed and unhappy people！As your vlog depicted the real side of China. Thank you and wish you enjoy travelling in China again.👌👍🏻😍

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot ☺️

@vister6757 5 ай бұрын

Good choice to visit during winter as it will have lesser tourists. It's easier to see places when there are fewer tourists. Beijing is easy to travel around with its underground trains. Go visit the summer palace. It's big & beautiful too.

@MS-wz9jm 5 ай бұрын

In Australia i wish we had as much security and camera's like in China. So sick of the crime here, cant walk down the street at night. China looks amazing.

@jacobxu2113 5 ай бұрын

Thank you guys so much to be such open minded and objective. Chinese people are always kind and welcome you to visit our country! Btw Hangzhou is a fantastic city to visit, it is 2hours driving from Shanghai and super cool. Please check this place out if you guys have time! MUCH LOVE!

@yntcd_ 18 күн бұрын

it’s even more stunning when these ancient architecture and buildings are coated with ❄️

@venture7025 5 ай бұрын

The circle stone people stepping on at the center of a circled stage is called the Heaven Heart Stone (天心石) which is part of the Heavenly Temple. The stone is where the emperor stood and prayed to the heaven for good harvest, prosperity and peace for the people every year.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Wow that is so cool thanks for sharing 🥰

@miaohuang8780 5 ай бұрын

I’m more than thrilled and emotional to watch your video about the first day of Beijing. Really love the reaction you guys have when you saw the city, it made me feel like I was home again. I’ve lived in Beijing for 5 years, I have nothing bad to say really, probably only thing bad is too cold in winter 😂. But you imagine how gorgeous the forbidden city and temple of heaven would be if it is snowing in winter. Such a city with a lot of cool things. Another interesting thing you can do is to climb the abandoned Great Wall in summer, that would be the magnificent hiking in summer in even autumn time. Lovely. Smiling watching your video.🎉

@MsGao-rf2ox 3 ай бұрын

The ancient Chinese people were so so so talented and technological. Even though people don’t know how to do it nowadays.

@derek849 5 ай бұрын

Usually people get into the Forbidden City from Tiananmen (Square), not the entrance in the video, you guys walked a lot 😂 It’s so beautiful! But you guys missed the chance to overlook the whole palace from the top of the hill right outside the exit.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

lol we ran 😂😂

@dali_wawa 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Really enjoyed watching and cannot wait to see the next episode. Tips for you folks or other foreign travelers who follow Halal dietary, simply show your server "清真“ so they know and most restaurants would do some extra to accommodate if possible.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips! That’s super helpful ☺️

@yawenguan2784 4 ай бұрын

normally Chinese restores provide free hot water. you can rinse your bowls and you can drink. some don't order drinks so they still have some water

@cruisel7584 5 ай бұрын

What a happy couple. Seeing you two puts me in a good mood.

@kcwc08 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sharing and glad that you love China 👍 There are so many beautiful cities / places in China for you to explore 👏 Keep it up and keep telling the world what you can see about China. 💪

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@onionlondon 5 ай бұрын

Water towns and Chinese classic gardens in Yangtze river delta, are very pretty and unique, unlike Venice which was built to impress and very grande, Chinese water towns were built according to Chinese philosophy of being harmonious to nature, and Chinese classic gardens follow the aesthetic of imitating the natures, rather than the moulding and changing the nature ,as seen in my European gardens. I recommend Wuzhen (Xizha) , Shaoxing (Keqiao), they are less crowded than other towns and so pretty.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation ☺️

@KaikaiPoon-sh4wn 5 ай бұрын

一般人生活在中國真的是非常之幸福！有一個和平的社會！56個民族和諧的共處！一個非常之積極高效的政府！沒有槍殺和小偷的街道！非常強大和可愛的軍隊！一個5000年文化的國家！身爲中國人的我而自豪！✌️✌️✌️

@starfish253 5 ай бұрын

Love the little history snippets at each historical spot.

@user-id4zf8en8y 5 ай бұрын

Most restaurants will provide customers with free boiled water, lemonade, or tea

@LeeR2d251 5 ай бұрын

I like your videos very much. Thank you for studying the local culture, respecting the local culture, and being full of curiosity no matter where you travel. Welcome to Beijing! -A Beijinge

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@ZeroFate643 5 ай бұрын

Two Beijing specials you must try on opposite ends of the fanciness spectrum: the Peking (Beijing) Duck and the roadside stall roasted sweet potato.

@jonah_lau 5 ай бұрын

I'm very fond of your warm and natural personalities, and the interaction between the two of you is so full of love. Really like you both a lot! ❤

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Aww thanks for the kind words 🤩

@jackg308 5 ай бұрын

Please visit summer palace in winter , it's my fav place in beijing

@KVZ55 5 ай бұрын

Yes this is a good one!!!

@masque7645 5 ай бұрын

Go and visit the 798 area : The Art District on the 4th circle of the perimeter of the city. They have art studios and art school there. Bars, coffee places etc. Really nice to visit.

@user-lp8tz5yk8o 5 ай бұрын

Find myself laughing and clapping along with you guys , i soon realise I have not left my abode that I hopped on your excitement train albeit China travel tour mentally , what a great upbeat tour. keep it up. You seem to have a t tad more zip in your China vids .

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words ☺️

@fenchen531 2 ай бұрын

sprite is 雪碧, pronounced a bit like share-bee (but sounds similar to dumb in Chinese as well). and in most Chinese restaurants, if you have a pot of water on the table, it's free to drink.

@horacioaust 4 ай бұрын

the little building on that hill was part of the forbidden city before but now a seperate park, you should visit it, you can see the whole forbidden city. And we drink hot boiling water in china, that's usual drinking habit, especially in winter.

@echozhao3124 5 ай бұрын

I am in Tianjin, 30mins by HSR from Beijing. hope you enjoy this trip. 北京欢迎你！

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Thanks ☺️

@PeterSzeto-es6em 5 ай бұрын

(1) The hot water was there for you to drink, hence the glasses. (2) Three dishes plus soft drinks for £9.50 👍 (3) Indeed the President of Maldives was in town. In China, leaders from little countries and big countries receive the same warm welcome. (4) Great video; thank you for posting.

@leonchu4330 5 ай бұрын

You videos are all so infectiously high-spirited! They are a joy to watch. Thanks!!!

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Aww thanks 🤩

@LW78321 5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you made it to the forbidden city! What a gorgeous day to visit

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Yes it was!

@timothykaturamu1898 5 ай бұрын

Enjoy your time in China! All The Best!

@Afhjitvdasvbjtrscv Ай бұрын

Love your honest opinions and friendliness!

@Jmcg1959 5 ай бұрын

Great video guys, go well, look forward to more content. 😀

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊 there’s many more coming up 😊

@atam-gy8ow 5 ай бұрын

Just stumbled across your channel. I also had no idea that the Forbidden City was such a massive complex. I, like you, have always thought that the first courtyard was the the entire complex and was impressed enough with just that. It was a real eye opener for me as well. Just wanted to say the dishes you have which are heavy in sauce, such as that tofu dish, is normally had with white rice. If you mix it together, it rounds out the taste of the dish. Just a suggestion though. Love your videos and how you make travel so fun and exciting. Happy travels! Cheers.

@KVZ55 5 ай бұрын

看起来是麻婆豆腐(Mapo Tofu)

@deanzaZZR 5 ай бұрын

It's impossible to understand the scale until you visit it in person. Beijing is an amazing place for history buffs to explore. Many of the palaces, monuments, etc. were built to impress foreign visitors and other dignitaries.

@sunkissedbucketlist 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much ☺️