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I Survived My First Chinese New Year in China… 🇨🇳
Chongqing Chinese New Year Drone Show Experience | Spring 口节
No fireworks. No quiet celebrations.
Just thousands of drones lighting up the sky over one of China’s craziest megacities.
For my first ever Spring Festival in China, I experienced Chinese New Year in Chongqing — a city famous for cyberpunk skylines, massive crowds, and next-level drone...
A first time Chinese New Year in Chongqing unfolds with a dazzling drone show over one of China’s megacities. The video highlights Chongqing’s futuristic skyline, massive crowds, and festive energy during Spring Festival. The creators, Reanne and Ben, travel full time and document immersive city experiences, inviting viewers to follow their ongoing adventures.
A couple from Portsmouth, England called Reanne and Ben take you along as they celebrate their first Chinese New Year in China, landing in Chongqing for a Spring Festival like no other. The video foregrounds a city famous for cyberpunk skylines, massive crowds, and a spectacular drone show lighting up the night sky instead of traditional fireworks. They share the thrill of experiencing Chongqing’s megacity energy, the festive atmosphere, and the kind of awe that comes from thousands of drones weaving patterns above a sprawling urban landscape. Interwoven with travel notes and personal moments, the vlog also hints at their larger journey of selling up their lives in England to travel the world full time, inviting viewers to join them on future adventures. The tone is celebratory and curious, showcasing the couple’s enthusiasm for immersive city experiences during the Spring Festival while inviting audience engagement and support for future vlogs.
A first time Chinese New Year in Chongqing unfolds with a dazzling drone show over one of China’s megacities. The video highlights Chongqing’s futuristic skyline, massive crowds, and festive energy during Spring Festival. The creators, Reanne and Ben, travel full time and document immersive city experiences, inviting viewers to follow their ongoing adventures.
On Chinese New Year’s Day in Chongqing, Reanne and Ben wander a buzzing pedestrian street, chasing snacks and the city’s festive energy. They try a variety of street foods, from savory buns to taro pastries, while chatting about red envelopes, cultural meanings of luck, and the surprisingly busy mood despite warnings that the city would be dead. They reflect on Western tipping norms after an unexpected delivery interaction and marvel at the scale of New Year celebrations. The drone show they saw the night before is called out as a highlight, symbolizing how technology and spectacle are shaping modern Chinese celebrations. They note the crowded food courts, the endless rows of kiosks, and the sense that Chongqing is pulsing with optimism on New Year’s Day. Throughout, they share personal hopes for the year ahead, including continuing their Asia-wide travels, exploring space-related topics, and potentially settling in China with a view to visiting more provinces. They close by encouraging viewers to engage with the channel—subscribing and sharing as they plan future daily content and another big Shenzhen adventure after their train ride.
This video follows Reanne and Ben on their busy New Year’s Day adventure in Chongqing, showing how a megacity under a Spring Festival glow comes alive with lights, crowds, and street food. They dive into the energy of Guing Chiao Pedestrian Street, sampling a mix of savory and sweet snacks, from mysterious pastry bites to crispy taro and mango cream treats, all while navigating long queues, aromas, and the sheer scale of celebration. The couple reflects on Chinese New Year traditions, red envelopes, and the contrast between Western tipping culture and local generosity as a delivery driver politely declines a red envelope. Beyond food, they highlight the drone show from the previous night, declare Chongqing the place to be for New Year vibes, and share candid thoughts about future plans, travel pace, and the dream of returning to space-related topics. The day blends lively observation with personal stories about health, family, and the evolving dream of living somewhere in China long‑st
Reanne and Ben spend Chinese New Year’s Day in Chongqing, wandering a bustling pedestrian street, sampling sweets and savories, and catching a spectacular drone
Experiencing Chinese New Year in Chongqing: street food, crowds and a
02:00 Best time to visit Chongqing pedestrian streets for New Year energy and photo ops would be early evening when lights are on but crowds aren’t overwhelming.
09:26 Sample a mix of street snacks from the food hall area; pace yourself and try small portions to compare flavors without getting overwhelmed.
17:50 If visiting during Spring Festival, plan a drone show or city light display as a futuristic alternative to fireworks.
02:00 Best time to visit Chongqing pedestrian streets for New Year energy and photo ops would be early evening when lights are on but crowds aren’t overwhelming.
09:26 Sample a mix of street snacks from the food hall area; pace yourself and try small portions to compare flavors without getting overwhelmed.
17:50 If visiting during Spring Festival, plan a drone show or city light display as a futuristic alternative to fireworks.
00:04 burger dog humor
01:04 New Year's crowd scene
03:37 favorite snack reveal
10:23 spicy rabbit head tasting
16:39 drone show memories
00:00 Intro and setting up for the Chongqing celebration
on tour with dridgers#otwd中国travelfood重庆newyearstreetfooddrone showurbanismfestivitiesWhat did the couple think about New Year celebrations in Chongqing?
They found it buzzing and vibrant, with crowds everywhere, and preferred the city’s energy over the countryside, especially during the drone show.
