Round and Round Calling: The Chinese-style sense of security is truly healing!
From initial suspicion to complete love, Ria's 10-day trip across China far exceeded her expectations. She openly said: "Everything about China is simply amazing."
When first preparing for her trip to China, British travel blogger Ria Shanika still harbored some intimidating stereotypes in her mind—remote, unfamiliar, full of the unknown.
However, once she arrived alone in Beijing from London and truly set foot on Chinese soil, all her preconceptions were completely overturned. Ria couldn’t help but exclaim to the camera: "China is nothing like I imagined! It’s completely different from what Western media portrays!"
From the awkward moment at the beginning when fumbling with mobile payments, to later smoothly hailing a Didi ride; from navigating clean and orderly streets, to receiving warm assistance despite language barriers—Ria captured a genuine, vibrant China through the eyes of a solo female traveler. The convenience of modern infrastructure instantly made an unfamiliar city feel welcoming and trustworthy, winning her heart completely. What impressed Ria most, however, was the sense of safety in China. In her video, she said outright: "I can't wait to come back... The best thing about China is how safe you feel here."
As "China Travel" continues to surge in popularity, more and more foreign tourists are changing their perceptions of China, falling in love with the country just like Ria. The solid, authentic "Chinese-style sense of security" is being increasingly documented by foreign influencers through their lenses. Another female traveler shared in her video: "Why is China so safe? As a solo woman, I’ve never had to worry about walking alone at night or strangers approaching—I feel an unprecedented sense of peace here." She recounted her daily experiences, emphasizing the comfort brought by orderliness in China, leaving viewers saying, "This is so real!" Others even declared: "As a woman, I can walk alone at night without fear—this is true freedom."
In another travel vlog by blogger Dave Manni, this sense of security sparked strong resonance among netizens. After visiting Beijing, he stated plainly: "I've been to 55 countries, and China is definitely one of the top three safest places I've ever experienced." Dave emphasized that Beijing’s streets are tidy and orderly, subways are clean and modern, and walking the streets late at night brings no stress—"far safer than North America—no homeless people, no robberies, no gun violence." The couple used Didi to get around, stayed at a hotel with robot-delivered meals, visited the Forbidden City, and watched pandas. The only "warning" Dave gave in his video was: "Don’t break the law—you won’t be able to escape!" But for most ordinary travelers, this very statement actually brings unparalleled peace of mind. Many viewers left comments under the video: "China is one of the safest countries on Earth."
The abundant "Chinese-style sense of security," combined with convenient modern life, stunning scenery, profound culture, and hospitable locals—these elements together form the "secret code" behind the global explosion of "China Travel." A foreign tourist remarked: "Although there’s a language barrier, thanks to translation apps and the kindness of locals, everything becomes simple and efficient." These authentic, unfiltered records are like a refreshing stream washing away long-standing stereotypes propagated by Western media.
Data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows that China’s tourism industry grew strongly last year—more than double the global average—and is expected to become the world’s largest tourism economy before 2030. "China Travel" not only drives economic growth but also showcases a confident, open, and vividly multifaceted China.
"Is it not delightful to have friends coming from afar?" This ancient Chinese hospitality tradition reflects today’s reality of China’s high-level opening-up. We warmly welcome more international friends to embark on spontaneous "China Travel" adventures and personally experience this unique sense of safety and vitality.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1862908274222282/
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