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This Is How They Really Treat Foreigners in CHINA?
Xiamen Travel: How Locals Treat Foreigners in China - Raw En
How do they treat foreigners in China? We find out in the city of Xiamen as we get a chance to sit down with locals.
We taste some mysterious local soup that apparently is VERY good for you and drink some local drinks.
We also try and track down a sim card for Giulia
Why is it filmed so badly in...
How do they treat foreigners in China? We find out in the city of Xiamen as we get a chance to sit down with locals. We taste some mysterious local soup that apparently is VERY good for you and drink some local drinks. Why is it filmed so badly in places? Why didn’t you go into annoying vlog mode during the invitation? What you’re seeing is the rawest of raw reactions, we had no idea what we were tasting, we were obviously a little bit surprised so everything was happening quite quickly. When you’re in such an unexpected situation you cannot plan, you’re brain is battling to remember the Chinese language that you have learned to try and communicate. By going into vlogger mode, it would’ve dejected the experience, moment, vlogging changes how people communicate with you - so this is how this was captured. Nothing forced, all real and VERY good people. This is a grand example of how welcoming Chinese people are…
This video captures the raw, unfiltered experience of two foreign travelers navigating Xiamen, China. From the very start, they dive into the city's nightlife, tasting mysterious local soups that locals swear by for health benefits. The real adventure, however, is their hunt for a SIM card—a comedic odyssey of failed attempts, confusing directions, and unexpected encounters. When they finally stumble upon a local gathering, they're invited to drink and taste a mysterious Chinese broth. The reactions are genuine, no vlogger facade, just pure surprise and cultural embrace. Filmed in a handheld, documentary style, the video shows how welcoming Chinese locals can be, despite the language barrier and the chaos of travel. It's a testament to the kindness of strangers and the thrill of exploring the unknown.
How do they treat foreigners in China? We find out in the city of Xiamen as we get a chance to sit down with locals. We taste some mysterious local soup that apparently is VERY good for you and drink some local drinks. Why is it filmed so badly in places? Why didn’t you go into annoying vlog mode during the invitation? What you’re seeing is the rawest of raw reactions, we had no idea what we were tasting, we were obviously a little bit surprised so everything was happening quite quickly. When you’re in such an unexpected situation you cannot plan, you’re brain is battling to remember the Chinese language that you have learned to try and communicate. By going into vlogger mode, it would’ve dejected the experience, moment, vlogging changes how people communicate with you - so this is how this was captured. Nothing forced, all real and VERY good people. This is a grand example of how welcoming Chinese people are…
Pat and Giulia's night in Xiamen begins as a casual walk, marveling at the city's bright lights and impressive architecture, like the Twin Towers. Their original plan to find a SIM card quickly unravels into a series of frustrating dead ends and strange encounters with phone shops. However, the quest takes a surprising turn when a group of locals invites them to sit down for a drink. This spontaneous moment becomes the heart of the video. The travelers are poured generous glasses of whiskey and offered a mysterious, salty radish soup, said to be 20 years old and good for health. Despite language barriers, warmth and laughter dominate the interaction. One of the men, a retired doctor, helps translate. After the heartfelt encounter, they end the night with a delicious meal of scallion noodles and other local dishes. The editor notes that this raw, unscripted experience—captured without the usual vlogger filter—showcases the genuine and welcoming spirit of Chinese people, turning a failed errand into an unforgettable cultural exchange.
Pat and Giulia's raw, unscripted night in Xiamen turns into an unexpected cultural immersion. What starts as a frustrating quest for a SIM card becomes a heartwarming encounter with locals who invite them for whiskey and 20-year-old radish soup. The video captures the genuine warmth of Chinese hospitality, showcasing how spontaneous moments can reveal the true spirit of a place. It's a refreshingly authentic look at connecting with people beyond the tourist trail.
Pat and Giulia's quest for a SIM card in Xiamen leads to an unexpected invitation, whiskey, and 20-year-old radish soup with friendly locals.
Xiamen Night Walk: Unexpected Whiskey and Radish Soup with Locals in X
2:10 Bikes and scooters in China can be loud and aggressive; stay alert when walking on streets at night.
4:55 Getting a short-term SIM card in China can be difficult; staff often dislike the paperwork for a one-month plan.
8:35 Chinese cities are incredibly bright at night with clean streets; a very different experience from Western cities.
25:48 When offered food or drink by locals, be polite and try a little; it shows appreciation and builds connection.
28:00 In Chinese restaurants, tissues are often not on the table but placed behind you; look around before asking.
2:10 Bikes and scooters in China can be loud and aggressive; stay alert when walking on streets at night.
4:55 Getting a short-term SIM card in China can be difficult; staff often dislike the paperwork for a one-month plan.
8:35 Chinese cities are incredibly bright at night with clean streets; a very different experience from Western cities.
25:48 When offered food or drink by locals, be polite and try a little; it shows appreciation and builds connection.
28:00 In Chinese restaurants, tissues are often not on the table but placed behind you; look around before asking.
0:31 Evening walk in Xiamen
2:10 Bike chaos and bright lights
4:55 Struggling to find a SIM card
11:00 SIM card quest fails
13:23 Local men invite them for whiskey
18:00 Tasting 20-year-old radish soup
23:32 Reflecting on the encounter
27:10 Enjoying scallion noodles dinner
00:00 Intro
01:00 Exploring Xiamen at night
02:00 The Challenges as a tourist
06:21 Our first try
07:20 Our second try
08:30 China DOES this BETTER than the West
10:30 Still hunting for a sim
12:00 Lost and looking for a non-existent shop
13:15 Locals invite us in
14:00 Drinking with locals
16:00 Tasting a MYSTERIOUS Chinese broth - what is it?
23:00 Back on the streets of Xiamen after dark
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They looked like shining leather and tasted yummy!
What was the most surprising thing you found?
Probably the $1 haircut and the fact that I didn't need a ticket to enter the Zhu-long cave!
Was the radish soup good?
It was very salty and nice, they said it was 20 years old and good for your stomach.
How did you feel when the locals invited you?
It was very funny and unexpected; we just went with it and had a great time.
