What Really Happens When You Visit China for the First Time?

We have arrived in mainland China for our very first time. We were not sure what to expect visiting this often-talked-about country. We were prepared for the culture shock and had no idea what to expect. Join us as we settle in to explore this possibly misunderstood country. Did they really lie to us? 👀 YOUR GUIDE TO PUDONG: 👉 https://www.closerlives.com/blog/post... 💙 RECOMMENDED PLACE TO STAY: 03:46 - Moonlo Hotel: https://go.stay22.com/isrkHTONWd 📍 FREE TRAVEL GUIDE: Start planning your own trip with our FREE China Travel Guide — packed with must-see cities, cultural tips, and itinerary ideas: 👉 https://www.closerlives.com/travel-hu... 🎥 WATCH OUR CHINA PLAYLIST: Explore more of China with us — from Shanghai to Hong Kong and beyond: 👉    • What Really Happens When You Visit China f...   ✍️ READ OUR CHINA TRAVEL BLOGS: 👉 https://www.closerlives.com/travel-an... 📚 MORE FROM CLOSER LIVES: 🧭 Blog Hub – https://www.closerlives.com/blogs 🌐 Travel Hub – https://www.closerlives.com/travel-hub 🪙 Resource Hub – https://www.closerlives.com/travel-hu... 💑 Our Story – https://www.closerlives.com/about-us/... 📩 Subscribe – https://www.closerlives.com/subscribe 🧳 OUR TRUSTED TRAVEL TOOLS: 📱 Best eSIMs for Travel: Stay connected wherever you go → https://www.closerlives.com/travel-hu... 🌐 VPN for Safe Browsing: Protect your data and stream anywhere with NordVPN → https://nordvpn.com/special/?utm_medi... 🧳 Travel Insurance for Nomads: Get global coverage with SafetyWing → https://safetywing.com/nomad-insuranc... 🚉 Book Transport Worldwide: Compare trains, buses & ferries easily with 12Go → https://booking.closerlives.com/en 🚘 Turo Car Rentals: Rent unique cars from locals and explore your destination → https://refer-a-friend.turo.com/x/Hv0qyi 💸 Wise Money Transfers: Send money abroad with the real exchange rate — no hidden fees → https://wise.com/invite/ihpc/jennifer... 🏡 Trusted Housesitters: Stay in homes worldwide by caring for pets — join the community → https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/r... Travel. Live Differently. Embrace Authenticity. Explore Life without Borders. 👩🏻‍💻GET IN TOUCH: 📧 EMAIL [email protected] 📧 [email protected] 👉 FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: 📸 Instagram →   / jennandleon   💁🏻♀️ Jenn IG →   / _a_broad_perspective   💁🏻♀️ Jenn IG →   / embracingthesilverlining   🙋🏻♂️ Leon IG →   / myplayonlife   📸 Facebook →   / jennandleon   📌 Pinterest → https://www.pinterest.ca/closerlives/ 🧵 Threads → https://www.threads.com/@jennandleon At Closer Lives, we explore more than maps — we journey through mindsets. #china #chinatravel #shanghai #asiatravelvlog #asiatravel #asia