With censorship, strict visa policies, and potential exit bans, China is widely believed to be one of the most difficult destinations to visit.
But it seems to become a popular challenge for many foreign visitors. Tons of videos posted by travelers on YouTube and TikTok portray how amazing their China trips were. This includes in regions where Western media have accused China of repressing ethnic minorities, like Xinjiang or Tibet.
How do we look at these travel videos? David Zhang, host of China Insider, breaks it down.