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Things China Has That UK & USA Can’t Believe! 🇨🇳
China's Futuristic Transport & Cashless Life: A Glimpse Beyond 2050
China has things that people in the UK & USA won’t believe actually exist. From futuristic transport and cashless everything to public tech that feels straight out of 2050 — we explored how everyday life in China feels decades ahead of what we’re used to in the West.
In this video, we’ll show you...
China has things that people in the UK & USA won’t believe actually exist. From futuristic transport and cashless everything to public tech that feels straight out of 2050 — we explored how everyday life in China feels decades ahead of what we’re used to in the West.
In this video, we’ll show you the things China takes for granted — and why the UK & USA might never catch up.
September 2025 | Vlog 552 | Tianjin, China
13/34 Province
When we finally started our adventure
Step into a world that feels like the future! This video explores China's astonishing advancements, showcasing a society that seems decades ahead. Imagine seamless cashless payments, futuristic transportation, and public technology that rivals science fiction. The traveler shares their awe at how everyday life in China operates, highlighting innovations that leave the UK and USA far behind. It's a captivating glimpse into a nation embracing tomorrow, today.
China has things that people in the UK & USA won’t believe actually exist. From futuristic transport and cashless everything to public tech that feels straight out of 2050 — we explored how everyday life in China feels decades ahead of what we’re used to in the West.
In this video, we’ll show you the things China takes for granted — and why the UK & USA might never catch up.
September 2025 | Vlog 552 | Tianjin, China
13/34 Province
When we finally started our adventure
This video takes a deep dive into the aspects of China that often surprise visitors from the UK and USA, highlighting how the country feels decades ahead. The traveler, On Tour With Dridgers, emphasizes the incredible helpfulness and kindness of Chinese people, contrasting it with experiences in other countries. A key observation is the pervasive sense of safety, allowing for casual use of phones and even walking alone at night without fear, attributed partly to extensive surveillance but primarily to a low crime rate.
Public convenience is another major theme. The availability and affordability of e-bikes and electric scooters, accessible via QR codes, are a significant convenience. The prevalence of power banks, also easily rented, ensures that mobile payment, which is ubiquitous, never causes battery anxiety. A unique discovery is the app-based umbrella rental system for rainy days. The street food scene is lauded for its quality and affordability, with prices remaining low even for popular items, a stark contrast to Western markets. The video showcases viral pineapple buns and other treats, emphasizing the value for money compared to similar items in the UK.
The traveler also touches upon the unique social interactions, like making genuine friends through platforms like WeChat, even with language barriers. The ease of filming in public spaces is noted as a pleasant surprise, with locals being unbothered by cameras. The convenience extends to everyday purchases, like buying a bottle of water from a street vendor via QR code for a minimal cost, far less than what one might pay in airports or other countries.
Homelessness and begging are notably absent, with the government undertaking projects to assist those in need. The abundance of public bins is also appreciated. The video explores the impressive and thriving nature of Chinese malls, which are clean, extensive, and offer a wide variety of shops and entertainment, a stark contrast to struggling high streets in the UK. Shopping experiences within these malls are enhanced by significant discounts and efficient payment systems.
The hotel experience is presented as exceptionally good value, with amenities like breakfast, laundry, and gyms often included in affordable rates. Smart toilets, extensive toiletries, and convenient charging ports are standard. The introduction of robots for room service delivery is a highlight, offering a futuristic and convenient way to receive food without leaving the room, a service that greatly impresses the traveler.
Finally, the video reiterates the exceptional helpfulness of Chinese people, citing an instance where a hotel receptionist went above and beyond on her day off to ensure a package delivery was managed, demonstrating a level of service rarely encountered elsewhere. This dedication and kindness are presented as a defining characteristic of the Chinese people.
Experience China's futuristic edge as On Tour With Dridgers reveals astonishing everyday marvels! From unparalleled safety allowing open phone use to incredibly affordable e-bikes and ubiquitous power banks, China feels like the future. Indulge in delicious, budget-friendly street food, and witness thriving malls unlike anywhere else. Discover the convenience of robot room service and the exceptional helpfulness of locals, making this a truly unforgettable travelogue.
China offers a glimpse into the future with its safety, convenience, and affordability. Travelers are amazed by the helpful locals, efficient services, and futuristic touches.
China's Future Shock: Safety, Convenience & Affordability
1:04 Feel secure walking alone at night in China; extensive surveillance contributes to a low crime rate, making it a safe environment.
2:39 Utilize public integrated convenience services like affordable e-bikes and electric scooters, easily rented via QR codes for quick city navigation.
3:14 Never worry about battery life; readily available power banks can be rented everywhere, ensuring your mobile payment and communication needs are met.
4:14 Enjoy incredibly affordable and delicious street food, with vendors maintaining low prices even for popular items, offering great value.
15:10 Experience efficient medical care; walk into a hospital, use translation apps for communication, and receive scans and medication within an hour.
16:19 Explore massive, thriving malls that are clean, spotless, and offer diverse shops, dining, and entertainment, a stark contrast to struggling high streets.
23:33 Expect great value in hotels, often including breakfast, laundry, and gyms, with amenities like smart toilets and ample charging ports.
25:44 Embrace the future with robot room service delivering food directly to your hotel room, a convenient and unique experience.
34:39 Experience the ease of getting a taxi; in China, it typically takes mere seconds to find a ride, significantly faster than in many Western countries.
1:04 Feel secure walking alone at night in China; extensive surveillance contributes to a low crime rate, making it a safe environment.
2:39 Utilize public integrated convenience services like affordable e-bikes and electric scooters, easily rented via QR codes for quick city navigation.
3:14 Never worry about battery life; readily available power banks can be rented everywhere, ensuring your mobile payment and communication needs are met.
4:14 Enjoy incredibly affordable and delicious street food, with vendors maintaining low prices even for popular items, offering great value.
15:10 Experience efficient medical care; walk into a hospital, use translation apps for communication, and receive scans and medication within an hour.
16:19 Explore massive, thriving malls that are clean, spotless, and offer diverse shops, dining, and entertainment, a stark contrast to struggling high streets.
23:33 Expect great value in hotels, often including breakfast, laundry, and gyms, with amenities like smart toilets and ample charging ports.
25:44 Embrace the future with robot room service delivering food directly to your hotel room, a convenient and unique experience.
34:39 Experience the ease of getting a taxi; in China, it typically takes mere seconds to find a ride, significantly faster than in many Western countries.
0:06 Helpful and nice Chinese people
1:04 Feeling safe in public spaces
2:39 Public integrated convenience services
3:14 Ubiquitous power banks
4:14 Affordable and delicious street food
5:01 Viral pineapple buns
6:21 Kindness of Chinese people
15:10 Efficient medical care
16:19 Thriving shopping malls
19:58 Lockin coffee experience
23:33 Value hotel amenities
25:44 Robot room service delivery
31:47 Exceptional hotel service
34:39 Quick taxi availability
0:06 Helpful and nice Chinese people
1:04 Feeling safe in public spaces
2:39 Public integrated convenience services
3:14 Ubiquitous power banks
4:14 Affordable and delicious street food
5:01 Viral pineapple buns
6:21 Kindness of Chinese people
15:10 Efficient medical care
16:19 Thriving shopping malls
19:58 Lockin coffee experience
23:33 Value hotel amenities
25:44 Robot room service delivery
31:47 Exceptional hotel service
34:39 Quick taxi availability
on tour with dridgers#otwd중국china life중국에서 살기중국 생활 이야기중국 여행china vs ukchina vs usausaamericausa tariffsdonald trumpu.k.britishgeopoliticalgeo politicschina living in the futureev carsrobots chinacashless payment in chinais china dangerouscrime in china중국 여행 안전china vs americaforeigners외국인의 중국 경험What was the most surprising aspect of China compared to the West?
The pervasive sense of safety, allowing one to walk around freely, even at night, and the incredible convenience of public services and cashless payments.
How affordable is transportation and food in China?
E-bikes and scooters are very cheap to rent, and street food is incredibly affordable and delicious, offering great value for money.
What was the hotel experience like?
Hotels offer exceptional value, often including amenities like breakfast, laundry, gyms, and smart features, all at a low cost.
What is the role of technology in daily life?
Technology is integrated everywhere, from mobile payments and QR code rentals for bikes and power banks to robot deliveries and smart hotel features.
How helpful are the local people?
Chinese people are consistently described as some of the nicest and most helpful encountered, going out of their way to assist visitors.
