🎥 An American vlogger known as \"Hug Hug Bear\" (Bao Bao Xiong) is blowing up online with his hilarious meme: \"City or not city, ah?\" The phrase—a playful mix of Chinese and English—has become shorthand for travelers stunned by China's hyper-modern urban landscapes. 🏙️
🔍 The viral trend reveals a growing disconnect: while some outsiders cling to outdated stereotypes, thousands of foreign travelers are now capturing China's dynamic reality through TikTok videos and Instagram reels. One comment sums it up: \"I thought it’d be all pagodas and rice fields… then I saw Shanghai’s skyline at midnight. Mind. Blown.\" 💥
🌐 Two travel creators recently echoed this sentiment with identical video titles: \"China is not what we expected.\" Their footage of AI-powered metros, neon-lit night markets, and eco-friendly smart cities has racked up millions of views. 🚄✨
💡 As Gen Z globetrotters ditch guidebooks for viral content, China’s \"city\" energy is rewriting narratives—one surprised reaction video at a time. 📱💬
