10 Things that Will SHOCK You About China - Visit China

I believe some people (probably Chinese) were somewhat offended by this video, but I didn't get a bad vibe from Mark, he didn't mean to criticize or to offend anybody at all... It's just the culture shock, nothing else. - This video was done for Americans (or people who have been brought up with mostly American culture and traditions) who are planning on visiting another country. I have also been reading some negative comments talking bad about the Chinese, and these are just ignorant people, that must be ignored. I appreciate the video because it was produced with good intentions, and was not meant to offend anyone, just to inform future travelers on what to expect when visiting... thanks and please keep posting from more destinations!

haha, I am Chinese and I confirm everything you say is so true. Love your videos. Let me add one more thing, the middle finger doesn't have any special meaning in China. It's just one of the five fingers. So don't be surprised if you see people showing you directions, pointing on paper, or especially on blackboards in front of a whole packed audience with their middle finger  :)

No matter how much I tried to enjoy this..all I kept hearing is "smog...smog...bad air..smog..smog" I wish I was born 100 years ago so I could have seen this beautiful country in its prime.

Great job Mark! I have been living and working in China since 1996 and will send this video to a few buddies before they arrive this summer. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!

I've never eaten dog in my whole life, same with the people I knew. Some people come to China and focus really hard to find a place (some tiny restaurants with very few customers) sells dog meat, and then they can say all Chinese eat dogs!!! 

I crossed China off my list, Thanks!

completely agree. thanks for the tips! I really appreciate it!

Great review, thanks for doing this!

Thank you for another good video mate. China is an amazing place for those who understand that it is an ancient civilisation with a rich history and a beautiful country and people. Keep up the good work! 

Squat toilets. Given the increasing Mac assisted size of Americans and Australians, if they have to squat many will not be getting up again without the assistance of an overhead crane.

thanks for the heads up

Thanks for sharing this info with us!

1. Toilets - You'll see those holes only in public toilets. I personally hate sitting where  thousands of others have already sat, so I prefer the holes. 2. Spitting - True, and disgusting!!! 3. Smog - You'd better bring masks. It's really terrible. 4. Eating dogs - In fact a lot of foreign tourists want to try it. 5. Queue - There is no such thing in China xD 6. People - I wouldn't be shocked. 7. Foreign kids - Not only with kids, young Chinese girls love to take pictures with foreign guys as well. 8. Traffic - Don't even try to figure out how to cross the streets alone. Just follow other people. In my words : Use them as your shield.. xD 9. Kids peepee weedee - It's alright, they are kids. Wait till you see adults do that.. 10. Friendly people - You are shocked because you think they are not supposed to be friendly? Anyway, even I was surprised last time when I traveled to China with two German friends. (I'm Chinese of course)

Whenever I travel I always adopt the When in Rome attitude.

I am glad you did too. thank you!

This video makes me really glad that I live in the US! As a substitute teacher I usually try to let kids go to the bathroom whenever they need to. I can’t imagine them doing it in the streets. They make enough messes as it is! I get enough culture shock by going to another state or city. I don’t need a whole new country.

I'm American and I've eaten dog meat and cat meat and even horse meat.  I don't understand what all the fuss is about regarding what kind of meat someone eats.  Some people don't eat beef, but they don't seem to ridicule those who do.  Dogs and cats are animals just like cows and chickens and pigs.  Eat or don't eat... but eating cow meat or factory farmed chicken isn't somehow more moral or civilized than eating dog meat.  

I feel bad for this video guy. He made a series of video in an attempt to educate people and yet racists had taken shelter here to twist his words and use it for their own vile purpose.

We were there basically all summer and I could not find anything really helpful online before we left so I had lots of ideas for videos and once we got there I learned a lot. and I hope all these videos will help people visiting china so they can have a better, more fun, less "shocking" time :) all the best to you King!

Love all of your travel videos!