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Why China Makes Travel Feel So Easy: Beijing to Qingdao
Were leaving Beijing - to head to province number 22 as we carry on our quest to see every corner of china but this jouney made us realise a few things…
July 2026 | Vlog 624 | Qingdao, china
Road to Every Province in China: 22/34 so far
When we finally started our adventure
Buy us a beer and I...
We're leaving Beijing to head to province number 22 as we carry on our quest to see every corner of China, but this journey made us realise a few things… July 2026 | Vlog 624 | Qingdao, China. Road to Every Province in China: 22/34 so far. When we finally started our adventure.
Reanne and Ben are on a mission to explore every province in China, and this leg from Beijing to Qingdao shows exactly why the country makes travel feel effortless. Smooth high-speed rails, warm locals, and stunning coastal scenery—their 22nd province is a game-changer. Buckle up for an honest, inspiring look at the beauty of Chinese travel.
We're leaving Beijing to head to province number 22 as we carry on our quest to see every corner of China, but this journey made us realise a few things… July 2026 | Vlog 624 | Qingdao, China. Road to Every Province in China: 22/34 so far. When we finally started our adventure.
In this episode, Reanne and Ben embark on a travel day from Beijing to Qingdao, Shandong Province – a place that's been on Reanne's bucket list. They quickly discover why China makes travel feel so easy. From a robot that handles hotel checkout in seconds to bags left unattended outside restaurants (a common sight that speaks to the safety of the country), every detail underscores efficiency and trust. The couple opts for a five-hour high-speed train ride, preferring rails over air travel. At Beijing South Railway Station, they marvel at the array of food options – KFC, McDonald's, Starbucks, and even a Costa – and pick up a healthy salad and chicken, though Ben's bizarre eating habits (alternating between a burger and a McFlurry) provide comic relief.<br>On the train, second class offers surprising legroom and comfort, a stark contrast to cramped Western trains. Reanne shares a top tip: pack a stirrer for coffee to avoid using sunglasses. The journey passes quickly, and they arrive in Qingdao just as the sun sets, revealing German colonial architecture. However, the excitement is tempered by a last-minute realization: they haven't booked a hotel. After a frantic search on their phones while sitting outside McDonald's, they secure a room on Beer Street – albeit at a premium due to the school holiday.<br>The hotel itself is a mixed bag: a smoking room, no window, but a robot greets them at the entrance. Reanne's SIM card fails, adding stress, but the Wi-Fi proves strong enough to upload a video. Ben's beer mission leads him to a convenience store where he picks up Tsingtao, the local brew, and gets a free sample. The day ends with Ben forgetting the key card, locking himself out, and Reanne's exasperated reaction. It's a relatable, humorous look at the realities of travel in China – where even mishaps are smoothed over by the country's incredible infrastructure and the kindness of strangers.
Reanne and Ben discover why China makes travel easy as they take a high-speed train from Beijing to Qingdao. From robot checkouts to last-minute hotel bookings on Beer Street, they experience seamless logistics, friendly locals, and the joy of exploring a new province. A stressful day turns into a celebration of efficient travel and unexpected freebies.
Reanne and Ben take a high-speed train from Beijing to Qingdao, experiencing easy travel, robot checkouts, and last-minute hotel booking on Beer Street in Shaid
Why China Travel is Easy: High-Speed Train to Qingdao Beer Street
16:23 Pack a stirrer for coffee on trains. Without it, you may end up using your sunglasses, which is neither hygienic nor practical.
33:02 Use a countdown timer on your phone to keep the screen unlocked during video uploads. This prevents the phone from locking and interrupting the upload.
20:39 Book your hotel in advance to avoid last-minute stress and higher prices, especially during school holidays when demand spikes.
29:13 Avoid meter taxis as a tourist – they often overcharge. Instead, use ride-hailing apps like Didi for fair prices.
4:29 Use a translation app to communicate with locals. It helps bridge the language gap, especially when taxi drivers or shopkeepers speak only Chinese.
16:23 Pack a stirrer for coffee on trains. Without it, you may end up using your sunglasses, which is neither hygienic nor practical.
33:02 Use a countdown timer on your phone to keep the screen unlocked during video uploads. This prevents the phone from locking and interrupting the upload.
20:39 Book your hotel in advance to avoid last-minute stress and higher prices, especially during school holidays when demand spikes.
29:13 Avoid meter taxis as a tourist – they often overcharge. Instead, use ride-hailing apps like Didi for fair prices.
4:29 Use a translation app to communicate with locals. It helps bridge the language gap, especially when taxi drivers or shopkeepers speak only Chinese.
0:01 Bags left outside restaurant
2:06 Robot checkout at hotel
5:46 Finding food at station
13:16 Boarding the high-speed train
16:03 Train legroom and tips
23:32 Arrival in Qingdao
25:21 Hotel booking mess-up
31:28 Robot at hotel entrance
34:55 Buying Tsingtao beer
38:04 Forgot key card
0:01 Bags left outside restaurant
2:06 Robot checkout at hotel
5:46 Finding food at station
13:16 Boarding the high-speed train
16:03 Train legroom and tips
23:32 Arrival in Qingdao
25:21 Hotel booking mess-up
31:28 Robot at hotel entrance
34:55 Buying Tsingtao beer
38:04 Forgot key card
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