Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Deodorant is hard to find; stock up beforehand. (2:39)
- Tip 2Try shrimp wonton noodles at local eateries for authentic flavor. (4:01)
- Tip 3Arrive early for boat tours to secure window seats. (7:56)
- Tip 4Boat tours offer limited views but are budget-friendly. (10:01)
- Tip 5Purchase Panmen Square tickets early—limited to 12,000 visitors. (21:25)
Oliver Dadema navigates Suzhou's enchanting canals and bustling markets, blending curiosity with candid reflections. Despite sweltering heat, he savors shrimp wonton noodles and quirky street finds—like a doll he dubs 'creepy AF.' The boat tour, though affordable, reveals back-alley laundry and typhoon-damaged bridges, overshadowed by a blaring Chinese narration. Yet Suzhou’s charm peaks at Panmen Square’s lantern-lit Mid-Autumn Festival, where crowds chase photo-perfect moments. Oliver’s mix of humor and honesty captures the city’s duality: a tourist magnet with hidden frustrations, all wrapped in vibrant tradition.
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Oliver Dadema’s Suzhou adventure unfolds under a scorching sun, weaving through lively markets brimming with trinkets, street food, and unexpected finds—like a dog with a quirky haircut. He and PB indulge in shrimp wonton noodles, their oil-glazed broth earning rave reviews, though Oliver laments his Coca-Cola reliance.
The much-anticipated boat tour proves underwhelming: cramped seating, loud untranslated announcements, and views of laundry-strewn backyards. Yet a typhoon’s aftermath reveals broken bridges and trees, adding eerie intrigue. At Panmen Square, lanterns and performances dazzle, though crowds test patience. Oliver’s hunt for deodorant—a 'Chinese little' version—ends in laughter, encapsulating the trip’s blend of charm and chaos.
