You do your research before entering a country, not after you've entered the country. Before I backpack across Europe, I've done my basic research about each country that I want to go go. You don't want to end up in all the wrong places. I know Americans are very free spirited, but being so will end up merry go round, esp in China that operates quite differently from the rest of the world. For a start, a lot of apps used internationally are not used in China.
Yup i always do my research before i travel anywhere, to the point i have itineraries specified for each day , and which restaurants are the best to eat type of things. The canadian couple complained that everything they ate in china tastes like peppercorn (because they never did research on local food and always just buy stuff on the street which are similar in every city), and they never used a translator. It’s very frustrating to watch
That's the problem with these privileged & entitled kind. They expect to be served & spoon-fed convenience when come to Asia and never prepare themselves to adapt to the local language & way of doing things. Soon as they they left slightly inconvenienced, they bit¢hed & whined about being stressed.
I'm sure they did but you can only research so much. The rules change all the time, even depending on individual interpretations of the rules by authorities. Even reading online you can easily read conflicting things. If you think what's written online is actually what happens on site all the time, you clearly isn't travelling enough.
@@ladiidoodi7468 You think im so naive I didn't know that for you to have to inform me about that. I'm talking about BASIC research....did u even READ THAT, smart ass?!!! And for China, being different in so many ways to other countries in terms of how they operate there, u hv to do a bit more, NOT less....
Why couldn't they use the translation apps for that purpose if they knew the man did not understand their English? There are two of them, one can stand back and type into the apps, instead of complaining about Chinese people not understanding English.
Oh no.....they can't do that. That would make them not superior anymore. No matter where they are you have to speak their language with no exception. So sad
@@lktruongExactly! Either they are stupid or acted on purpose. Nowadays, the first thing you should think about is the use of a translation app if you don't speak the language of the country you are visiting.
The 144 hour passage into China is a visa free transit, it is not a visa. It allows people from certain countries who are holding a flight ticket to a third country to transit into certain cities in China, but Shenzhen is not included as one of them, and does not include land exits. That's why they suggest you to exit via ship. Also, not sure why you didn't just get a direct flight from Shenzhen to Manila? There's plenty of cheap direct flights. Anyway, I enjoyed your videos, you guys are cool in a dorky kind of way.
I checked and found that Shenzhen is a city eligible for the 144- visa-free transit policy, but all travelers under this policy must depart from the airport.
I plan to use the 144 hours transit visa in the summer. I have searched online to make sure it works but just not sure. Thanks for showing us the process. Enjoyed your trip in China. Hope you can make another trip there. There are many places to explore.
It is recommended that you use a longer visa, although it is a bit troublesome. China is so big, with unique culture and a large number of 5a-level attractions. If you are only in Shanghai and Guangzhou, you will not be able to understand the real China
Airports usually know it much better, Trifate here chose a path to leave which prolly like less than 10 people a year that use the 144 visa. To be fair, when they arrived in China, they also encountered some difficulties to be granted the visa, altho I must say, it was in the middle of the night when they arrived, and the 144 counter was closed, so they went to the 'normal' counter, and the officer there was clearly not well trained for the 144 visa. I reckon that was fairly a new officer
the shenzhen to HK airport ship service is only for those taking a flight from HK airport to a third destination, you cannot take the SZ-HKIA service to get into HK city. HK airport ferry terminal is located at the restricted area inside HKIA, you can only take a ship there if you are flying out or flying into HKIA
Lo Wu Port in Shenzhen is just two stops away from the Laojie Station where you depart. If you take a taxi, it will cost you around 15 RMB. Once you reach Lo Wu Port, you can take the metro to Hong Kong, which only takes a few minutes.
Thanks for sharing all your adventures and experiences in China! It was a fun and epic! Looking forward to the next! God bless you and all your travels Tyler and Isaac
You guys are a breath of fresh air! Thanks for sharing your travels and showcasing your openness (and not being brainwashed by whatever mainstream media is telling you). I prob have a couple of decades on you, and am so happy to see young ppl like you being so adventurous!
Woohooh! All is well that ends well ! It’s still a good video to watch. Seeing those unique skyscrapers is such an interesting experience and still was able to share to us your exciting journey. Stay safe and enjoy your next destination!🇵🇭🇺🇸
Glad things worked out. Yeah, it's been great here in Guangzhou. 20 years and still enjoying it all. Macau is awesome! So much to do there other than gambling in the casinos. Very historic place. I hope y'all get a chance to come back and explore more. Cheers!
Hello there, 72/144 transit visa free only applicable to 23 cities in mainland China , HongKong and Macau are not included. For example, when you enter mainland China from Hong Kong with a 72/144-hour visa exemption, you must have a transportation ticket to a third country or region such as Macau within 72/144 hours. Then, you depart from Macau, use Hong Kong as your final destination, and enter mainland China again with a 72/144-hour visa exemption. You can keep playing this way 😂
At present, three cities in China, including Changsha, Harbin, and Guilin, have implemented a 72 hour visa free transit policy, while 20 cities, including Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Qinhuangdao, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Jieyang, Shenyang, Dalian, Qingdao, Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi'an, Xiamen, Wuhan, and Kunming, have implemented a 144 hour visa free transit policy. Citizens of 54 countries who pass through the above-mentioned cities and travel to a third country (region) with valid international travel documents and a connecting ticket with a specified date and seat within a limited time can stay in the designated area for no more than 72 or 144 hours without applying for a visa. During the stay, they can engage in short-term activities such as tourism and temporary business visits. Read this again：Valid international travel documents and a connecting ticket with a specified date and seat within a limited time. It doesn't include land exit.
I am sure that Shenzhen Shekou can directly take a boat to Hong Kong Airport, and can provide luggage check-in. You may have asked the wrong staff member. Sometimes you can ask other staff members and they may be able to point you to the right path.
Their "144 hrs Transit Visa" don't allow they exit by land, have to by plane or ship. They need proper visitor visa which need to apply in their home country (the US).
There are ferries from Shenzhen Shekou port & Guangzhou Pazhou port to HK airport and city center, multiple times a day. I used it every time back & forth HK airport
I watched the Chinese Series from beginning to end, know you get in many cases since just came without clear Travel Guide😂, enjoy yourself and chinese people are warm welcome to you come back again 🎉🎉🎉
I am a Chinese live in California and I've seen all your videos about the China, There are still many places worth visiting in China. I recommend you to visit Yunnan Province, which is a paradise for tourists. Please go head to get 10 years Chinese visa to visit there , go to more places of China ! Thank you for sharing !
Those are not the real entrance of Subway. That's why it is closed at the early morning. Those are underground commercial areas (private owned) connecting to the subway.
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Hongkong airport ferry ticket not sold online. Because the check-in on flight is done at shekou port they check your confirmed airticket. And you enter straight to your departure gates. Airport security needs strict checks . You would get a refund of your airport tax . Which in hongkong is a sizable amount
Currently, the only rail service operating between Guangdong and Hong Kong is the high speed rail, with the only border point at West Kowloon Station in HK. But this station is not one of the stations eligible for 144h-transit. What you saw from whatever source would be listing 4 other railway stations, which all had regular-speed train service to HK before COVID. But the regular speed service hasn't resumed, and seems will never ever be back. That's why you weren't allowed to exit the Chinese Mainland by train. The information around this online is indeed confusing. Even the government website is not up-to-date. I was able to do this research because I'm kind of a rail fan, and I know the regular-speed rail service between Guangdong and HK.
Well done, that's such a good research. Can I ask that do you know if 144 allows exit by Shekou-HKG or Pazhou HKG ferry? I mean that's kinda the most direct way. And there's also the shettle flight of CAN-HKG, but that means you have to take a Cathay Pacific departure flight from HKG too, and it's not cheap
@@sigmalew6651 My understanding is that as long as the port is eligible, and the ferry is taking you to a third country/region, you are good. You can also try one of the land border crossings, like Luohu in Shenzhen (to HK) and Hengqin in Zhuhai (to Macao).
Would you know how the visa free regime works? Thinking of visiting from Ireland as China has visa free access for Irish citizens until November 2024. Thinking if visiting Beijing in September. Is there anything I need before I go or do I just show up at Beijing-Capital and they let me through? Obviously don’t want to travel all that way just to be denied
@@darrencorr5903 I'm not an expert on travel, so honestly I'm not sure. But from what I heard, some countries or some entry pointsof some countries may ask you to provide things like hotel booking records and departure tickets.
@@darrencorr5903 I'm not an expert on this, however, since the visa-free regime would still be valid at that given moment, I do think you don't really need any other doucument, other than proof of return flight ticket and booked hotels. I'm not very confident on the non-airport boarder controls for their competence on the visa-free or 144hr transit dealings, as entry and exit on these two types of visa rarely uses this type of boarder control, so I would recommend travelling in and out of China only by flights to ensure smooth flow. And also for the hotels, China requires foreigners to register to local police, which usually the hotels with foreigner biz licence will do that for you automatically, but that means some hotels don't really have that licence. So it would be the best to choose only the international chain hotels, from low as Ibis, to high as Four Seasons. But if your booking platform shows if the hotel has the permit, then you can just choose from those, there are tons of hotels and hostels that have much better characters than the standardized chain hotels.
Not bad for visiting four locations (cities) in a single day. The majority of tourists you saw in Macau were from China. It was evident Macau was bustling with tourists. Before Covid, Macau's GDP per capita ranked as the second highest in the world, surpassing even that of Hong Kong.
@SLAVAUKRAINI-cb5vtReported your spam msgs (6 copied and pasted msgs). We are free! You are not even here in Hong Kong. How do you know? Psych? 😅 Enjoy your spam records at RU-vid!
Indeed, someone has illegally moved your video on Bilibili, but they have all marked the source. In fact, this also plays a role in attracting traffic to a certain extent. Many Chinese people saw your video on Bilibili and then came to RU-vid to leave a message for you. Similarly, some videos on Chinese websites have also been illegally uploaded to RU-vid, Tiktok and Instagram by foreigners. Chinese people usually indicate the source and country when reposting videos, but foreigners never indicate the source and country when reposting videos , and even mark their own country or other countries on the videos.I have seen a large number of Chinese videos being reposted and labeled as Vietnam, South Korea, Canada, and Japan on RU-vid, TikTok, and Instagram. Most of the Chinese videos they forwarded came from the Chinese app Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Too many Chinese Tiktokers' videos were stolen for profit…and they also know, but foreign rights protection is very difficult…
I often stay in the New Territories in the Tin Shui Wai district whenever I’m in HK and it’s next to the border of Shenzhen. From my knowledge you can travel by shuttle or bus to and from in just 1-2 hours which is the cheapest option. They also have one that goes direct to HK airport. I read there’s also a bullet train option which is more convenient & will only take you 15-25 minutes to cross to HK from Shenzhen.
I searched online that Shekou is the port for depature of your 144hr visa, I think if you bought ferry ticket from Shekou to Hong kong Airport at first time you can go there directly. However because Shenzhen is so near Hongkong, so there are not so many people go to HK Airport by expensive ferry. Ferry to HK Airport is more popular in other Guangdong cities. The refund cash is Hong kong departure tax you actually paid in your flight ticket included, as you didn't enter Hong kong so they will return to you.
Hong Kong is different from Macau. Foreigners generally go directly to Hong Kong when leaving the country and will not pass through Macau, so the customs has not encountered your situation and they don't know how to deal with it. Understandable. Don't worry about being detained because you're not breaking any laws. The service in Hong Kong and Macau is not as good as that in mainland China because there are too many people and the waiters cannot take care of them. It is safe to go to any city or rural area in China, and there are many beautiful natural scenery. It is a pity that you did not go. I hope you can travel again in the future.If you want to see 3000 years of Chinese history, visit Xi'an.If you want to see 800 years of Chinese history, visit Beijing.If you want to see a mix of futuristic and old-school China, visit city of Cyberpunk Chongqing.If you want to see the most spectacular natural scenery, go to Guilin, Guangxi.Every province in China is different. There are so many interesting places.
@@TriFateLifestyle I have watched this Chinese lady called Yan who speaks very good English on her YT Channel Little Chinese Everywhere and she has dozens of videos on the series called Unseen China S1 & S2 and the videos are all very well made.
@@TriFateLifestyle I hope you will try to visit Hangzhou, Nanjing and Suzhou as these three cities are very close to each other and each has its own specialties. It will be very convenient to travel through them by high speed train. Most people prefer Shanghai, which is closer to them, but rarely choose them.
Nope, it's not new. But it was suspended for covid for 3 years, and actually not many people uses it even before covid. I guess that's the reason that the 144 dedicated custom counters don't run 24/7, and from Trifate's experiences, the officers at the normal counters was not well trained for 144
I’m really glad you guys enjoyed your time in China🎉 Maybe for your next time in China, you can visit Chengdu, Sichuan province and Chongqing, which are located in south-western China, and are famous for their má là (numbing and spicy) flavored food and are the hometown of giant pandas😊. Hangzhou, Zhejiang province would also be cool to visit cuz Xihu (west lake) is breathtaking
Probably special rules for foreigners to enter Honkong from mainland China. Most Chinese citizen also need to apply for a speical permit to enter Honkong. No permit needed for Macau if less than 7 days visit.
The refund is related to ur air passenger departing tax paid on ur flight ticket. U came from macau to home Kong airport without entering Hong Kong using separate tickets hence u r allowed to get refund. If u transit in Hong Kong using a single flight ticket, the air passenger departing tax will not be included in the price
What a wonderful vacation trip in the beautiful and amazing Guangzhou and Shenzin, China as well as Macao and Hong Kong. Welcome back to the Philippines guys.
Well well well... unfortunately there is so many peoples misunderstand the terms about 144 hours transit visa. Its a transit visa, so you need to show your fly out ticket from shenzen or any mainland cities while you apply at the immigratiom office. If you come from hongkong to shenzhen, either airport or the lowu hongkong border. I was lucky enough to be given 30days visa instead of 144 hours at lowu border. So...for everyone wishing to come to China, everything is so easy with China as long as you know the rules well. Good luck everyone....
They wouldn't let us take a train on our 144 HR Transit Visa. They made us purchase a ferry or plane. We originally planned to take that train but immigration told us no
In fact,The tier1 Chinese cities scale equivalent to Tokyo.these the cities's name Bei jing,Shang hai,Guang zhou,Chong qing,Shen zhen, Tian jing and Hongkong.The tier2 cities scale equivalent to Seoul (more than 20)，Hang zhou,Su zhou,Wu xi,Wu han,Cheng du,Dong guan,Xi an,Wu lu mu qi,La sa(Cibet),Qing dao,Chang sha,Kun ming,San ya,Macao,Fu zhou,Ning bo,etc.
In order to get tickets for the ferry from SZ to the airport, you need to show them you have airline tickets for a flight. That ferry service is reserved for people that will be flying.
For future visits, maybe you can ask "Katherine's Journey to the East" or "Blondie in China" for advice/recommendations since they do travel around China a lot. A collab would also be cool. Same goes for other YT'ers in China.
The cable car seen from the airport leads to a mountain top town of Ngong Ping. The cable car is accessible very close to the airport. Near Ngong Ping is the giant TianTan Buddha statue temple built on the mountain summit with impressive views around the island. IMO, this is a must-see experience on Chek Lap Kok Island, on par with the Victoria Peak lookout location on HK Island. 👍📸
Next time, you should go and see the other side of China.(The one I love more) I recommend Yunnan Province, Sichuan Province , Dali, Xishuangbanna ..smaller cities and more laidback . Very beautiful nature, plenty of mountains to hike , different tribal nationalities, very colorful, pretty authentic culture, amazing food, and very different vibes from the cities.
Hi I am a Chinese now working in Manila and will go back next year, I live in Guangzhou if u want some assist in next trip to China, I am glad to help.
I left HK in 2002,I just love this country,it’s been my home for several years, I visited HK I think 2014, it has change a lot and I almost got lost.miss this country.
I'd be surprised if immigration officials don't seem to fully understand the 144-hour visa policy at Shekou (it's been in place for years). Maybe they still have room for improvement in the training, as both Shenzhen and Guangzhou are big international gateway cities for China and they should uphold the highest quality. You certainly should have been able to get a ferry direct to HKIA if you had already booked your flight. It would have taken you to the same area / security in the airport as you arrived by bus. There's info on the HKIA airport website itself and a link to the ferry operator's website. The refund is HK departure tax that you've already paid with your flight ticket. If you use the mainland / Macau transfers then you're not departing HK, so you don't pay that tax.
It feels good that whenever you finished your journey on another country, you go back to the Philippines like going home. Phillipines already decided that its your home. ❤
I think find a official website that has the 144 visa info and regulations, print a Chinese version and show it to the immigration officers when there is confusion. could be a quick and easy fix.
Please note, there’s also a lot of confusion in the States. So Asians, don’t feel embarrassed or ashamed. We experience same airport challenges everywhere.
Oh my! Sorry about the rude staff who yelled at you, if you guys are really upset, I recommend you put that person’s name in the video and I am sure someone in China is going to handle it, or next time you can ask for the manager or something. But just know that those front desk person, they are like entry level workers so shouldn’t expect them to speak English. And about the 144 visa, I am surprised no surprised the officials don’t know about them, the system is a mess.
Wow,u have a wonderful adventure in China😊Just watch ure video.Still winter i china,in hongkong summer already.😊now ure in the Phil,u need rest too😊❤visit hk next time again❤😊
To be fair, imagine the looks you'd get as a foreigner if you're in the US without a valid visa (just a transit visa) and suddenly want a ticket to fly to New York instead of the Los Angeles ticket you already have. Would definitely appear a bit suspicious and they'd probably treat you a lot worse.
@@jaydee6268 Hong Kong has a special status so it's not just a typical part of China. Also bear in mind it's a time of political sensitivity as the US is funding a lot of separatist movements so it makes sense they would at least look into it. Middle Eastern people experience far worse when traveling to the US.
People who travel through Guangzhou and Shenzhen are mainly Chinese-speaking even foreigners, but Shanghai visitors are mainly businessmen, so next visit should either learn Chinese or use the best Chinese translator software.
Your videos have been transferred to Bilibili, and the Chinese audience loves your personality. I have watched the videos of your travel to China many times. If possible, I really like to see your official accounts on the Chinese "We Media" video website. I hope you can get your visas as soon as possible and smoothly. I love the video of you exploring China, which is especially rare. You show no bias against China at all.
You understand they do not really speak English or understand you well. Why don't you use your translator? They were trying to tell you no boats go there because people can just drive to Hong Kong directly. Why would they waste their time and money going to a port? People cannot drive to Macao directly before May 16, 2023. Therefore, many people take the ferry to Macao, that's why they say "very differently."
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Great videos! However, it's important to do your research before visiting places like this. For example, during Chinese New Year, cities can be quite empty, and the streets less busy compared to normal times. China is quite different from other parts of the world, and we don't share many of our apps globally. Doing some research beforehand would help you avoid issues like internet connectivity-buying an eSIM or a local SIM card is a good idea. Remember, a transit visa is strictly for transit, not for travel. You can't just go to another country without a booked proper transit ticket. Also, don't expect locals to speak your language. While English is widely spoken around the world, Mandarin is the most spoken language by population. It’s like expecting Americans to speak Mandarin. Your videos are great, and it’s clear you did some research, perhaps after arriving, but it wasn’t quite enough. I appreciate your effort in exploring and sharing your experiences, but I’m always frustrated when people presented one small area of China as representative of all of China. China has vastly different cultures across the East, North, West, and South. We have people who speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Tibetan, Uyghur, Mongolian, Korean, Zhuang, Hmong, Kazakh, and Russian ... spoken in various regions. It’s still a big move to visit China, regardless of the comments. However, recognizing the diversity within China is crucial for a complete understanding of its culture. Again, thank you for visiting my country. No matter where you are from, we all share a deep connection to our motherland - Earth, just like every country in the world.
Once landed in the philipines, if i may suggest get a nice, cool and clean haircut to freshen up for the hot humid summer, you both look good dont get me wrong, nice clean cut hair will make you even good looking... im an avid follower...❤
