Chongqing Travel: Prices, Culture & Cyberpunk Megacity

China is NOT what I Expected in 2026 🇨🇳 (Prices & First Impressions)

Destination:ChinaCity:ChongqingPopulation:32 million
China is NOT what I Expected in 2026 🇨🇳 (Prices & First Impressions)
20Camels2026-01-1924 min

As an American, I've heard a lot of things about China. So I decided to go and see for myself what China is REALLY like: Are locals friendly to foreigners--Especially Americans? Are tariffs affecting their economy? Are things expensive?

In this video, we'll find out how much things like street food and hotels cost, whether China has really advanced as much as people say, how people treat Americans, and what life is like in a Chinese Megacity.

Stay tuned for the next video → Chongqing - The World's BIGGEST City! 🇨🇳

Intro

Street Food Market

Ice Cream at Mixue 🍦

Weather

Scream Store

Trying China's Biggest Coffee Chain ☕️

China is Living in the Future

Our Hotel

Deflation in China = Lower Prices for Everything!

Historic Neighborhood (Shibati / 十八梯)

Public Bathrooms are a Nightmare

Cyberpunk Night Vibes

Spicy Hotpot almost killed me 🥵🔥🌶️

--- 20Camels
January 19, 2026, Winter in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 0:21Street Food Market
  3. 5:01Ice Cream at Mixue
  4. 6:16Weather
  5. 7:19Scream Store
  6. 9:18Trying China's Biggest Coffee Chain
  7. 10:19China is Living in the Future
  8. 10:50Our Hotel
  9. 11:14Deflation in China = Lower Prices for Everything!
  10. 11:37Historic Neighborhood (Shibati / 十八梯)
  11. 15:11Public Bathrooms are a Nightmare
  12. 15:35Cyberpunk Night Vibes
  13. 15:59Spicy Hotpot almost killed me

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China is NOT what I Expected in 2026 🇨🇳 (Prices & First Impressions)

Embark on an eye-opening journey through China, challenging preconceived notions and revealing a vibrant reality. This video dives deep into the daily life of a Chinese megacity, exploring everything from the bustling street food markets and the surprisingly affordable prices to the futuristic urban landscape. Experience the warmth of local interactions, discover hidden gems like historic neighborhoods, and even brave a fiery hotpot adventure. It's a firsthand look at a nation that's constantly evolving, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity.

Chongqing Travel: Prices, Culture & Cyberpunk Megacity

As an American, I've heard a lot of things about China. So I decided to go and see for myself what China is REALLY like: Are locals friendly to foreigners--Especially Americans? Are tariffs affecting their economy? Are things expensive? In this video, we'll find out how much things like street food...

Attractions in this video: Shibati, Oldtown, Neonstreets, Megacityvariety, Hotpotspot