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Beijing Wasn’t What I Expected 🇨🇳
Beijing Street Food and Hutongs Tour: First Impressions andP
I’ve just arrived in Beijing, China, and today I’m spending my first full day exploring the city to see what it’s really like.
The day begins with one of Beijing’s most famous street breakfasts, jianbing, a crispy savoury crepe that locals eat every morning. After that, I rent one of the cheap...
I’ve just arrived in Beijing, China, and today I’m spending my first full day exploring the city to see what it’s really like.
The day begins with one of Beijing’s most famous street breakfasts, jianbing, a crispy savoury crepe that locals eat every morning. After that, I rent one of the cheap shared bikes you see all over the city and cycle through the busy streets in search of something unusual… a donkey meat sandwich, which I’m trying for the very first time.
From there I walk towards the area around Tiananmen Square before jumping on the Beijing metro to explore the city’s historic hutongs, the narrow back alleys that show a completely different side of Beijing away from the modern skyscrapers.
As the sun begins to set, I head to a local park where I rent a pedalo boat and take in the atmosphere as the city lights start to appear. To end the day, I try the most famous dish in the capital, Peking duck, to see if it really lives up to the hype.
This is my first impression of Beijing, one of the world’s most fascinating cities.
Hugh Abroad kicks off his Beijing visit with a vivid, first impressions vlog that blends street food, old city charm, and small adventures in a sprawling modern capital. He samples jianbing, a crispy savoury crepe that locals start their day with, then borrows a cheap shared bike to cruise the busy streets in search of something unusual. His quest lands on a donkey meat sandwich, a bold first taste of Beijing’s quirky offerings. The day moves toward Tiananmen Square as the scale of the city becomes clear, and from there he hops on the Beijing metro to dive into the hutongs. These narrow back alleys reveal a completely different side of Beijing, far from towering skyscrapers and neon. As evening settles, he heads to a local park, rents a pedalo boat, and watches the city light up as the vibe shifts from day to night. A final culinary highlight awaits: the famed Peking duck, a test of hype against reality. This video marks Hugh’s first impressions of one of the world’s most fascinating,
00:41 Use a picture of the menu if the text is all Chinese; be prepared to circle items and verify with the staff, as on-site menus can be challenging without apps.
05:29 Rent a cheap bike with caution: wear a helmet and watch for traffic and pedestrians in cycle lanes and intersections.
10:40 Be prepared to adapt when a local favorite shop is closed; have a backup plan nearby and ask locals for alternatives.
13:40 Pay with Alipay or WeChat for speed and convenience; many places accept QR code payments and the app translations help with ordering.
32:45 Beihai Park pedal boats offer a great sunset view but arrive early to secure a ride; life jackets and safety equipment are ready on board.
00:00 Beijing morning setup
00:41 Jianbing order scene
02:21 Beef pancake close-up
05:18 Bike rental and city streets
08:31 Donkey sandwich hunt begins
11:33 Donkey sandwich bite with chili oil
13:40 Alipay quick payment demo
16:39 Strawberry tomato fruit moment
18:58 Old tram and Beihai Park intro
21:12 VR skydiving over Beijing
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