Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Purchase tickets via WeChat for a smoother experience at the panda base. This is a common practice in China for many attractions. (0:18)
- Tip 2Consider visiting Dujiangyan Panda Base instead of Chengdu Panda Base for a less crowded and more relaxed experience with more active pandas. (1:07)
- Tip 3The Dujiangyan Panda Base offers a different experience than the Chengdu Panda Base, with less crowded areas and more active pandas. (3:02)
- Tip 4Explore the Dujiangyan irrigation system, one of Trip.com's top 100 global destinations. This ancient system is still in use today. (12:43)
- Tip 5In China, many establishments use QR code scanners for ordering food and other services. Familiarize yourself with this system for a smoother experience. (13:23)
- Tip 6Try Jianbing, a popular Chinese street food. It's a delicious and fun-to-eat combination of textures and flavors. (15:14)
- Tip 7Balance city exploration with outdoor adventures. While cities offer conveniences, experiencing nature enhances your trip. (20:11)
- Tip 8Explore the local restaurants in the Ancient Town for an authentic culinary experience. (22:48)
Mike & Ashley's China adventure takes an unexpected turn as they discover Dujiangyan Panda Base, a hidden gem outside Chengdu. This less crowded sanctuary offers a more intimate panda encounter, with playful pandas and even a free-roaming red panda stealing the show. Their journey extends beyond pandas, exploring ancient irrigation systems and indulging in delicious Jianbing. Unforeseen alpacas add a quirky touch to their unforgettable Chinese experience.
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This vlog documents Mike & Ashley's trip to Dujiangyan, a city near Chengdu, China, primarily to visit the Dujiangyan Panda Base. They highlight the less crowded and more relaxed atmosphere compared to the Chengdu Panda Base, emphasizing the pandas' seemingly happier demeanor. The vlog details their journey, starting with purchasing tickets via WeChat and encountering their first panda having breakfast. They mention the pandas' tendency to sleep around 9:30 or 10:00 am. A key highlight is the free-roaming red panda area, where they have a close encounter with a red panda walking right past them. This moment is described as incredibly exciting and unique compared to their previous Chengdu panda experience. They recommend skipping the Chengdu Panda Base and visiting Dujiangyan instead.
Beyond the pandas, Mike & Ashley explore Dujiangyan's ancient irrigation system, a UNESCO World Heritage site. They enjoy local cuisine, specifically Jianbing, which they describe in detail, mentioning its unique texture and flavors. The vlog also features unexpected encounters with alpacas at a tea shop and showcases the beauty of the ancient town, especially at night. They share their experience with Tanghulu, a local snack, and discuss its unusual edible packaging. The vlog concludes with reflections on their experience, recommending the Dujiangyan Panda Base as a superior alternative to the Chengdu base and expressing their overall positive experience. Throughout, the vlog showcases stunning visuals of the landscape and the pandas. Mike & Ashley's enthusiastic and engaging commentary makes the vlog enjoyable and informative, offering viewers a glimpse into their unique travel experience.
The vlog also includes a product placement segment for Level8 suitcases and packing cubes, highlighting their functionality and durability during their travels in China. The couple shares their experience upgrading from backpacks to suitcases, emphasizing the ease of travel with the Level8 products. They provide a discount code for viewers to purchase the products.
The video offers a personal and authentic travel experience, highlighting unique aspects of Dujiangyan that go beyond the typical tourist attractions, making it a valuable resource for anyone planning a trip to the area. The vlog successfully combines entertainment and information, making it engaging and informative for viewers.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What's the best way to get tickets for the Dujiangyan Panda Base?
- A: We bought our tickets through WeChat, which was super easy!
- Q: How did you order food at the Jianbing stand?
- A: We used a QR code scanner to order. It's pretty common in China.
- Q: What was the most unexpected thing you saw?
- A: Definitely the alpacas hanging out at the tea shop! Who knew?
- Q: What's the best way to get around Dujiangyan?
- A: We walked a lot, but there are also taxis and those little golf carts to help you get around.
- Q: What are the Sweet Water noodles like?
- A: They were really thick, sweet and sour, and fun to eat!
- Q: What was the Tanghulu experience like?
- A: The Tanghulu itself was good, but the kiwi was dyed neon green, and the paper wrapper was… questionable.
