Shanghai IKEA Exploration: A Surprising Chinese Consumer Experience

IKEA in China Is Not What I Expected

Destination:ChinaCity:ShanghaiPopulation:24.9 million

Always Away2025-12-0515 min

Join us for day 3 of vlogmas in China as we explore one of Shanghai's IKEA Stores!🇨🇳🎄

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December 5, 2025, Winter in China

Video Chapters

0:00intro to day 3
00:33planning IKEA Shanghai visit
01:24meatballs order
02:12finding seats and trying dishes
04:19tour of Christmas items
05:07shop tour begins
06:45store time running short
07:26empty showroom moment
09:32bedding and price discussion
12:59advent calendar price

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Shanghai IKEA Exploration: A Surprising Chinese Consumer Experience

Join us for day 3 of vlogmas in China as we explore one of Shanghai's IKEA Stores!🇨🇳🎄 ✨ Thank you to all our Patreon's that support the channel 💖 It really means a lot and keeps us going. We are very lucky to have such a great community! ✨ Also, a big thanks for all of your support on Ko-fi,...

Attractions in this video: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Zhao, The Bund