美国论坛：为什么那么多外国人去了中国后都认为中国好?

近年来，中国作为一个拥有悠久历史和独特文化的国家，吸引着越来越多的外国游客前来探访。然而，这些来自不同国家的游客在中国亲身体验后，对于这个东方国家的看法却呈现出令人意想不到的多元性。是西方媒体过去的虚假报道在蒙蔽他们的双眼，还是中国自身的魅力在扭转先入为主的观点？

在外国版的知乎上，有一个热门问题：“为什么那么多外国人去了中国后都认为中国好？每一个来中国的外国网友都很诧异，中国跟他们所了解的不一样。我们来看看看美国论坛上的网友对这一话题是如何看待的吧。

论坛话题：为什么那么多外国人去了中国后都认为中国好?

美国网友Kevin的观点

Before coming to China, the media coverage on China I had come across was usually negative. Many people in my country including me mistakenly believed that China was a poor country, where there was only oppression without freedom. But when I came to China, I found China is AMAZING! I dare say China is better than the West in many ways. Modernization, convenience, hospitality, safety, all of these has left a positive impression on me. So I told my families and friends that it was only after I came to China I deeply appreciated how excellent China has developed.

在我来中国之前，媒体对中国的报道通常都是负面的。包括我在内的很多人都错误地认为中国是一个贫穷的国家，只有压迫没有自由。但是当我来到中国，我发现中国是惊人的!我敢说中国在很多方面都比西方好。现代化、便利、热情好客、安全，所有这些都给我留下了积极的印象。所以我告诉我的家人和朋友，只有在我来到中国之后，我才深深体会到中国发展得如此优秀。

I know that some Western media, yes, the bbc and CNN, have deliberately created the illusion that China is a horrible country by drawing up stories, hiring actors, and even adding gloomy and creepy filters to the pictures of China. I couldn’t believe that so much material our media shot in this wonderful country has been used for ulterior motives.

我知道一些西方媒体，是的，bbc和CNN，通过编造故事，雇佣演员，甚至在中国的照片上添加阴郁和令人毛骨悚然的滤镜，故意制造了中国是一个可怕国家的错觉。我无法相信我们的媒体在这个美好的国家拍摄的这么多材料被用于别有用心的目的。

Living in China is safe. For example, I don’t need to be afraid of go home alone late cause there are no gunmen bursting into the street and shooting at people or robbers with knives - none of that happens.

在中国生活是安全的。例如，我不需要害怕独自回家很晚，因为没有枪手冲到街上，用刀向人开枪或抢劫——这些都不会发生。

Living in China is convenient, I dare you couldn’t imagine how convenient it is! I used to need to bring my wallet with me because I needed cash and credit cards in case PayPal was not available. But in China, I can totally get rid of them since I can pay with my smartphone even at the corner shops. Here I have to mention an app, WeChat, a social media used in China.

在中国生活很方便，我敢说你无法想象它有多方便!我以前需要随身携带钱包，因为我需要现金和信用卡，以防PayPal无法使用。但在中国，我完全可以摆脱它们，因为我甚至可以在街角的商店用智能手机支付。在这里我不得不提到一个应用程序，微信，一个在中国使用的社交媒体。

But what makes me call it an amazing creation is not its function of sharing life and chatting, but the fact that you can use it to do almost everything in life, from making medical appointments, booking tickets, paying for shopping, and even ordering food in restaurants. As long as I have my phone with me, I don't have to worry about anything for I can do everything on my phone, including buying tickets for bus or underground.

但我之所以说它是一个了不起的发明，并不是因为它具有分享生活和聊天的功能，而是因为你可以用它来做生活中几乎所有的事情，从预约医疗、订票、支付购物，甚至在餐馆点餐。只要我带着手机，我就不用担心任何事情，因为我可以用手机做任何事情，包括买公交车或地铁的票。

I am also amazed by the infrastructure in China. When I lived in London and Paris, I hated taking the tube. The possibility of unexpected delays of more than half an hour would mess up my schedule and cause me many troubles. But in China, especially in big cities, public transportation is very convenient, with short intervals and rarely late. Moreover, many underground stations have platforms built with cultural characteristics and have become social-media-worthy locations, where many people go to take pictures.

我也对中国的基础设施感到惊讶。当我住在伦敦和巴黎时，我讨厌乘地铁。超过半小时的意外延误可能会打乱我的计划，给我带来很多麻烦。但是在中国，特别是在大城市，公共交通非常方便，间隔很短，很少迟到。此外，许多地铁站都建有具有文化特色的站台，成为社交媒体上值得关注的地点，许多人会去那里拍照。

I wouldn’t be surprised if people from other countries fall in love with the life in China after they came for a visit. China is growing fast and well. I hope that everyone who is prejudiced against China can come here to see for themselves and experience the real China. China definitely worth a visit!

如果其他国家的人来中国旅游后爱上了中国的生活，我不会感到惊讶。中国发展得又快又好。我希望所有对中国有偏见的人都能来这里亲眼看看，体验真实的中国。中国绝对值得一游!

If you’re a traveler that likes exotic lands and cultures different from your own, there is no place on Earth as “faraway” as China. Different smells, different language, different colors, different mindframe. If your idea of travel is relaxing in a resort eating club sandwiches, China may not be for you. For those adventurous and open-minded enough to give China a shot, chances are they return home with some great stories and a changed outlook on life.

如果你是一个喜欢异国情调和不同于自己的文化的旅行者，那么地球上没有比中国更“遥远”的地方了。不同的气味，不同的语言，不同的颜色，不同的思维模式。如果你对旅行的想法是在度假胜地吃着俱乐部三明治放松一下，那么中国可能不适合你。对于那些敢于冒险、思想开明的人来说，他们有可能带着一些伟大的故事和改变了的人生观回家。

I visited China a few times before settling here to study Chinese. I can add some information on why myself and my foreign friends here love China so much.

在定居这里学习中文之前，我去过中国几次。我可以补充一些信息，说明为什么我和我的外国朋友如此热爱中国。

China is a country that gets better and better each day that you become familiar with the customs and way of life. If you’re planning on going to China, there are online resources you can download to familiarize yourself with China before you go.

中国是一个每天都变得越来越好的国家，因为你熟悉了它的习俗和生活方式。如果你打算去中国，你可以下载一些在线资源，在出发前熟悉一下中国。

Here are some positive things that I’ve learned from my time in China:

以下是我在中国学到的一些积极的东西:

The “Shame factor” is more effective than aggressive law enforcement. In China all kinds of situations are set for high crime: rich and poor living next to each other, dark spaces near train and bus stations busy throughout the evening, crowded areas with people bumping into one another, pockets vulnerable. However, the crime rate is incredibly low. The shame of being caught for a crime carries repercussions for the entire family. Crime and rebellion are not glamorized in China. You may see police in the background, but rarely patrolling aggressively.

“羞耻因素”比强硬的执法更有效。在中国，各种情况都有高犯罪率:富人和穷人住在一起，火车站和汽车站附近的黑暗空间整个晚上都很繁忙，拥挤的地方人们互相碰撞，口袋容易受到攻击。然而，犯罪率却低得令人难以置信。因犯罪被抓的耻辱会对整个家庭产生影响。在中国，犯罪和叛乱并没有被美化。你可能会在背景中看到警察，但很少有激进的巡逻。

There is actually a lot of freedom in your daily life. In China, the energy at night isn’t capped by closing times. Bars venues and food stalls can stay open practically all night. Restaurants are filled 24/7 with people enjoying themselves. There are no laws prohibiting these kinds of activities. Foreigners can enjoy themselves without having to show ID to gain entrance, or being shoo’ed out of a closing venue at last call.

实际上，在你的日常生活中有很多自由。在中国，晚上的能量不受打烊时间的限制。酒吧、场所和小吃摊几乎可以通宵营业。餐馆里每天24小时都挤满了享受生活的人。没有法律禁止这类活动。外国人不用出示身份证件就可以进入，也不用在最后一声招呼结束时被赶出场馆。

Convenience. In China, apps make ordering food, a ride, a bike, anything you might desire, quickly possible. The amazing public transportation can whisk you around a city or region in no time, with very little waiting. If you need a bottle of water or have a craving for some tasty duck neck, chances are you will walk past it on the next block. In America, you often need a car to get around and collect what you need and want. In China, with its densely-populated cities, it’s all at your fingertips.

方便。在中国，应用程序让订餐、乘车、自行车等任何你想要的东西很快成为可能。令人惊叹的公共交通可以带你在一个城市或地区的任何时间，几乎没有等待。如果你需要一瓶水或想吃一些美味的鸭脖，你很有可能在下一个街区路过它。在美国，你经常需要一辆车去收集你需要和想要的东西。在中国，人口密集的城市，一切都在你的指尖。

Eating Should be a Communal Event, Not an Inpidual Event. In China, the food your order will likely be shared between everyone at the table. The menu is often on the wall, so you don’t waste time flipping through the pages quietly. Decisions are made together, food is shared and harmony ensues.

吃饭应该是集体活动，而不是个人活动。在中国，你点的食物可能会被餐桌上的每个人分享。菜单通常贴在墙上，这样你就不用浪费时间安静地翻页了。大家一起做决定，分享食物，和谐随之而来。

The other people at the table will ask what kind of flavors you enjoy, and make a compromise to make sure everyone is happy. At some street stalls, you’re even sat at a table with strangers, sharing a hot pot and passing sauces back and forth. The adventures of dining out are something that I greatly miss when I’m back in the USA.

餐桌上的其他人会问你喜欢什么样的口味，并做出妥协，以确保每个人都满意。在一些街头小摊上，你甚至和陌生人坐在一起，分享火锅，互相传递酱汁。回到美国后，我非常怀念外出就餐的冒险经历。

These qualities of China and Chinese culture combine to make the country an incredible place to travel or live. Like every place, there are downsides to life in China. However, coming from the USA, there is so much to learn and experience that it can really change your life!

中国的这些品质和中国文化结合在一起，使这个国家成为一个令人难以置信的旅行或生活的地方。和其他地方一样，中国的生活也有缺点。然而，来自美国，有这么多的学习和经验，它可以真正改变你的生活!

英国网友Keith Campbell的观点

first visited China late last year for 1 month on my own . I was not sure what to expect, you hear lots of positive and negative views about the “modern” China.

去年年底，我第一次独自去了中国一个月。我不知道该期待什么，你听到了很多关于“现代”中国的积极和消极的观点。

I first visited Changsha for 5 days and I was blown away by the organisation for almost every event.

我第一次来长沙呆了五天，几乎每场活动的组织都让我印象深刻。

The security was amazing, the people were so friendly and the city itself was nothing like I expected, it was amazing.

安全措施很棒，人们很友好，城市本身和我想象的完全不同，太棒了。

There were “old” and “new” buildings side by side in some areas, the contrast was just so unexpected.

在一些地区，“旧”和“新”的建筑并排在一起，这种对比是如此出人意料。

I stayed in a hotel that does not usually cater to “foreigners”, ( I’m British), but the staff were fantastic. I decided on a trip to an island on the river but had to use the Metro, the hotel staff pointed me in the direction of the nearest station. I was a little apprehensive at first, but all the signs and notice were written in Chinese and in English, so are the ticket machines.

我住在一家通常不接待“外国人”的酒店(我是英国人)，但那里的员工非常棒。我决定去河边的一个小岛旅行，但不得不乘坐地铁，酒店工作人员指给我最近的车站的方向。一开始我有点担心，但所有的标志和通知都是用中文和英文写的，售票机也是如此。

Apart from lots of stares from the local people which made me smile, most had never seen a foreigner in real life before, I felt welcomed by everyone I spoke to, in shops, food outlets, street food sellers etc, albeit I used my translator on my phone to communicate but a lot could speak English. The food in China is like nothing else, I tried almost all the food that I would probably never eat if it was in the west. There were only 3 things that I didn’t enjoy due to texture and/or taste, but everything else was so tasty and beautifully prepared and served up. The cost of eating in China is a fraction of the cost in the UK.

除了当地人的许多目光让我微笑，大多数人以前从未在现实生活中见过外国人，我觉得我在商店，食品店，街头小吃摊贩等地方与我交谈的每个人都很受欢迎，尽管我用手机上的翻译来交流，但很多人都会说英语。中国的食物和其他地方不一样，我尝试了几乎所有在西方我可能永远不会吃的食物。由于质地和/或味道，只有3样东西我不喜欢，但其他的东西都很美味，准备得很好，上桌了。在中国吃饭的成本只是英国的一小部分。

My next stop was Guangzhou, a mere 800 or so kilometres away, well, I had heard about the “fast trains” and decided to give it a go. The hotel staff directed me to correct train station via the metro and I got there with ease.

我的下一站是广州，距离这里只有800公里左右。嗯，我听说过“高铁”，于是决定试一试。酒店工作人员通过地铁指引我去正确的火车站，我很轻松地到达了那里。

The next hurdle was to procure my train ticket, I was the only “foreigner” in the queue and was a little bit concerned that they would not understand my requirements, I wasn’t even sure if they allowed foreigners on these trains, I don’t know why I thought that.

下一个障碍是买火车票，我是队列中唯一的“外国人”，我有点担心他们不会理解我的要求，我甚至不确定他们是否允许外国人上这些火车，我不知道为什么我会这样想。

I got to the window and the lady could not speak English, but she actually swapped desks with a colleague who could, I couldn’t believe that they would go to this trouble but they are so committed to providing an excellent customer service, particularly to non Chinese.

我走到窗口，那位女士不会说英语，但她实际上和一位会说英语的同事交换了桌子，我不敢相信他们会这么麻烦，但他们是如此致力于提供优质的客户服务，尤其是对非中国人。

The instructions and directions to the correct train were spot on and I found it without any problem.The train to Guangzhou was absolutely immaculate, they have people constantly up and down the aisles picking up any wayward rubbish etc.

正确火车的指示和方向是准确的，我发现没有任何问题。去广州的火车绝对完美，他们不断地有人在过道上来回走动，捡起任何任性的垃圾等。

I arrived in Guangzhou and was completely and utterly stunned by this city. The taxi trip from the train station to my hotel was so cheap, around 120rmb (around 15), this was for a 40km taxi ride, in the UK this would be around 40–50.

我到广州后，完全被这个城市惊呆了。从火车站到酒店的出租车非常便宜，大约120元人民币(约15英镑)，这是40公里的出租车车程，在英国大约是40-50英镑。

Again I checked into an Apartment in the Liede district and the staff were amazing, I got to my room and it smelled of cigarettes so I asked the porter if he could sort out a different room for me, he sorted this in around 10 minutes, fantastic service.

我再次入住了猎德区的一间公寓，工作人员很棒，我到了房间，里面有烟味，所以我问行李员是否可以为我安排一个不同的房间，他在大约 10 分钟内就安排好了， 很棒的服务。

I could go on and on about this country but I suppose I should bring this post to a close.I have been back 3 more times since my first visit and find something new every time.

我可以继续谈论这个国家，但我想我应该结束这篇文章。自从我第一次访问以来，我已经回来了 3 次，每次都会发现新的东西。

The overall impression that I have is that of a population on the up, super cities springing up that are so well thought out, our planners in the west could learn something from the Chinese.

我的总体印象是，人口不断增长，超级城市不断涌现，经过深思熟虑，我们西方的规划者可以向中国人学习一些东西。

The cleanliness of everything, street’s, restaurants, street food sellers, shopping malls where you can buy high end things but also buy Chinese products that are as good, if not better than anything you can buy in the west, I actually only came back home with 3 original t-shirts, I bought almost a whole new wardrobe, the cleaning lady at my hotel took my old clothes away to give to a charity in the city.

一切都很干净，街道、餐馆、街头食品摊贩、购物中心，在那里你可以买到高端的东西，也可以买到同样好的中国产品，如果不比你在西方能买到的任何东西好的话，我实际上只是回到家 带着3件原来的T恤，我几乎买了一个全新的衣柜，我住的酒店的清洁女工把我的旧衣服拿走了，捐给了城里的一个慈善机构。

Maybe I should summarise now.

也许我现在应该总结一下。

The people are so friendly, respectful and helpful. The sights are amazing, a short walk from almost any hotel or apartment brings you to something different almost every day.

人们是如此友好、尊重和乐于助人。 风景令人惊叹，距离几乎所有酒店或公寓仅几步之遥，几乎每天都会带给您不同的体验。

I could go on and on about my visits to this amazing country, it has had an affect on me which I have never experienced whilst visiting other countries and I’ve visited a lot of different places.

我可以继续讲述我对这个神奇国家的访问，它对我产生了影响，这是我在访问其他国家时从未经历过的，而且我访问了很多不同的地方。

My eventual answer to the original post is this, when this terrible virus sweeping through China is eventually brought under control, go visit, but with one stipulation, have an open mind and you will fall in love with this country.

我对原帖的最终回答是，当这种席卷中国的可怕病毒最终得到控制时，去参观一下，但有一个条件，保持开放的心态，你会爱上这个国家。