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Ría and Ben of On Tour With Dridgers make an unplanned trip to Shenzhen after a call changes their plans. At the airport in Malaysia, Ben needs to arrange rabies treatment after a stray dog bite, while Ría is recovering from a surf injury. They use Air Asia's QR code to add carry-on weight, then fly to Shenzhen. A local follower, Tina, sends a translated note through WeChat to help Ben communicate at the hospital, where he receives a vaccine dose for £18 after paying £91 in Indonesia. They stay at a $32-a-night hotel with toiletries and use a robot delivery service for pork knuckle and rice meals.
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A sudden trip to Shenzhen
On Tour With Dridgers begin the trip in Malaysia after an unexpected call sends them to China within a day. Ría is limping from a surf injury in Bali, and Ben has been bitten by a stray dog and needs to continue a rabies vaccine series. They face an Air Asia carry-on limit of 7 kg and scan a QR code to add extra weight online, paying £15 each.
After landing in Shenzhen, they notice the futuristic airport and take the metro. They book a hotel costing $32 a night, about £25, and are surprised by the amenities, including toothbrushes, slippers, tea and a hairbrush. The trip has been organized quickly, so the couple's first impressions include both travel logistics and the city's infrastructure.
Hospital visit and robot delivery
Ben goes to a hospital for his second rabies jab. The staff do not speak English, but a local follower named Tina sends a translated note through WeChat for him to show at reception. He receives the vaccine for £18, compared with £91 he previously paid in Indonesia. The hospital feels quiet, and Ben is initially unsure about the vaccine brands before getting the shot. The couple describes the visit as a relief after the language barrier.
Back at the hotel, a delivery robot brings pork knuckle and rice meals, costing under £10. Ría also reflects on the support they received from local people after an earlier video about a taxi scam. Their short visit includes an airport scramble, metro ride, hotel stay, hospital appointment and convenient dinner. The account is personal travel experience, not medical guidance for other situations.
The airport luggage issue comes up before they board: Air Asia has a 7 kg carry-on limit, and scanning the QR code lets them add weight for £15 each. Ría and Ben compare the airline's orderly process with their experiences in Europe. After arrival, they are struck by the near-empty airport and its high ceiling before taking the metro into the city. The hotel room costs $32 a night, or around £25, and the toiletries include toothbrushes and slippers as well as tea and a hairbrush.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What was the biggest challenge getting the rabies vaccine in China?
- A: The language barrier was huge at first, but a local follower sent me a translated note on WeChat to show at the hospital desk, which made it possible. The hospital staff did not speak English, and the note helped Ben explain why he was there.
- Q: How much did the rabies vaccine cost in China compared to Indonesia?
- A: It was only £18 in China, while I paid £91 in Indonesia, which was much cheaper in this case. Ben describes the prices he paid during his own treatment visits.
- Q: What was the most surprising thing about the hotel in Shenzhen?
- A: It was only £25 a night, and it came with toothbrushes, slippers, tea and even a hairbrush. The couple stayed at the hotel during their short visit to Shenzhen.
