Ciao Nihon
#北海道

This Doesn’t Look Like China… (But It Is)



This Doesn’t Look Like China… (But It Is)

We found one of China’s most unexpected cities—just 25 minutes from Shanghai and it completely changed how we see this country.
Welcome to Suzhou, often called the “Venice of China,” where ancient canals, stone bridges, and quiet alleyways create a side of China most travelers never see. While millions visit Shanghai every year, very few make the short trip here and that might be a mistake.

In this vlog, we explore Suzhou’s hidden waterways, historic streets, and peaceful atmosphere to see if it really lives up to the “Venice” comparison… or if it’s something even more unique.

Is this China’s most underrated city? And why isn’t anyone talking about it?

If you’re planning a trip to China or just curious about places most tourists skip, this is one you don’t want to miss.

🚄 Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai:👉 https://gyg.me/H8cCUlC4
Use code: 2TICKETSONEADVENTURE5 for 5% OFF

🎥 Watch our China series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQzxSFEk58-0kIODxYPAd9q_m7m34CL4s
————————————————————

🏨 Hotel we stayed at in Shanghai (great locations): https://agoda.tpx.lu/pBmynoQO
📱 Skip airport SIM cards. Get 5% OFF with Saily eSIM👉https://go.saily.site/SHvQ
🎒 Travel gear we always carry in Asia: https://www.amazon.com/shop/2ticketsoneadventure
🧳 The luggage we travel with (LEVEL8) 👉 https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101544427-15195329
🔐 Stay safe on public Wi-Fi while traveling with NordVPN 👉 https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=612&aff_id=137518&url_id=14830

💛 Thank you for supporting our travels! Booking through our affiliate links helps support our adventures at no extra cost to you 🙏✨

————————————————————

🧳 Must-Haves When Traveling in Asia (what we personally use)

☀️UPF Sun Protection Shirt 👉 https://amzn.to/4qrp3vB
🔋 Power bank for long days 👉 https://amzn.to/4pfEjL5
🔌 Universal adapter for every country 👉 https://amzn.to/495wRvW
🚰 Water filter bottle 👉 https://amzn.to/3Y9yaVJ

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

————————————————————

☕ Enjoying our videos and want to support the channel? Buy us a coffee:👉 https://ko-fi.com/2ticketsoneadventure

✈️ Connect With Us

➡️ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ticketsoneadventure/
➡️ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?…

📩 Want to work with us? Send us an email! 2ticketsoneadventure@gmail.com

🎬 Gear & Tools We Use:
🎥 Filmed with: DJI Pocket 3, Action 5, DJI FLIP
✂️ Edited with: Filmora Pro
🎶 Music from Epidemic Sound

About Us:
We’re Jon 🇺🇸 & Ema 🇦🇱 — a couple who met while traveling in magical Meteora, Greece, and never stopped exploring since! ❤️After adventuring around Europe, we said… why not the WORLD? So we packed our bags and set off on a once-in-a-lifetime journey across Asia and beyond — sharing real moments, bucket-list experiences, and crazy fun travel adventures right here on YouTube! New videos dropping regularly — come join the ride!

#China #Suzhou #Shanghai #TravelVlog #HiddenChina #VeniceOfChina

30 Comments

  1. @2ticketsoneadventure

    Suzhou’s canal system is one of the largest man-made networks in the world, and it honestly felt like a completely different world from the city.

    Would you make the trip out here, or stay in Shanghai?

  3. @FrontlineRants

    I’m actually shocked how beautiful this Chinese version of Venice. It’s a unique touch of their own identity that also kind of replicates Venice, Italy. Really cool.

  7. @wyz9815

    Don't be afraid of the security cameras, they are protecting good guys and scare the bad guys, if you are not going to anything illegal, then relax😁

  16. @linkdiablo4476

    Becareful if you not know chinese alphabet when buy ticket online in english, there is other city with same name but way in the north 😂. There is video on youtube about it.

  18. @hynoor7254

    your title is totally misleading, The SuZhou city is the most authentic Chinese city, the architecture and absolutely Chinese!

  20. @bldomain

    Then WTF China looks like. Is China supposed to look like your fleaking Western propaganda of a collapsing backward China that you people are inhaling daily from your Western media and politicians? What you see in Suzhou is not unique in China and Suzhou does not look like Venice and Venice does not look like Suzhou, Buddy. Don't be condescending. Suzhou to be compared to Venice is an insult.

  24. @irenezhang2459

    Suzhou is famous for many things, its known as one of China's most beautiful traditional cities (alongside Hangzhou), the "Oriental Venice" for its water towns, a home to several UNESCO classical gardens, and Its GDP per capita is among the highest in China.

  26. @user123user32-q

    Wow, Suzhou looks absolutely stunning! I never imagined a city in China could feel so different from the usual images we see. The mix of modern architecture and traditional charm really shows how diverse and unexpected China can be. Definitely a place I’d love to visit someday🥰🥰

  28. @yoingen

    3:12 That statue is of Fan Zhongyan, a native of Suzhou. He was a statesman and writer of China’s Northern Song Dynasty. In his essay “Memorial of Yueyang Tower,” he wrote that one should “not be pleased by the gain or loss of external things or by favorable or unfavorable circumstances, nor saddened by personal gains and losses or by hardships encountered.” He also expressed his political ideal: “To be the first to worry about the affairs of the world and the last to enjoy its happiness.” This represents the highest political ideal and sense of responsibility toward the country in the Confucian scholar-official tradition.

Write A Comment