My FAVORITE things about living in rural China! 住在中国农村有哪些好处？？
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- Do I regret moving to rural China???
➡️ If you're new here: hi, I'm Katherine from the United States 🇺🇸 I've been living in China 🇨🇳 for 5 years and after having graduating from my masters program in environmental engineering at Nanjing University, I am now working at an environmental organization called Green Zhejiang. I also run this video channel on the side to share interesting experiences and stories, especially focusing on rural / small town life. Some videos you may find interesting:
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Juicy question: Are there any city foods that you miss in the village? Would be interesting to know the way your eating habits have changed with the different availability and type of food between city and rural. Is one healthier? Are there any American dishes that you cook for that home taste of Appalachia?
How is the internet service in your area?
The problem in rural China is: 1. No job; 2. There is almost no public infrastructure such as healthcare and education. Otherwise, not many people would leave their hometowns for the city
Love your videos, We've had glimpses, but what you shop & eat in rural china would be fascinating.
I worked and lived for many years working for a Chinese Tibetan Buddhist family for many years. I understand a lot of your love for China. We all live in dreams and honesty. You are an honest person. Thank you for producing and sharing.
With bullet trains and broadband internet we should all be living in the countryside as much as possible
There's an interesting renaissance of rural towns in the Canadian prairies. With the rise of remote work people are finding affordable homes in towns which have been languishing for half a century. I don't see any bullet trains coming down the line though my government did just earmark $70 billion for NATO bullets. 😞
I love the mountain views! I can spend hours watching the clouds roll over them and seeing them change colour as the day and season progresses. I imagine it is sometimes hard to work with such a great view from your home office!
it gets distracting sometimes, I work best on rainy/cloudy days, LOL, otherwise I always feel like I want to go outside and be in nature 😂
Hi Kate....
You got the best of both world. Working from home surrounded with such a tranquil environment and an inclusive community. Your parents must be very pleased and happy that you have a such a warm Home. Hopefully they can visit you and have a first hand experience living in China is like.
I wish I lived somewhere like that. You are so lucky. Living the dream. Thanks for sharing. ❤🎉
If I were younger, much younger than I am (82), I would move to China for a while, learning Mandarin and try to find out whether China could be the country where to live permanently or even for the rest of my life! Your and other China-minded people’s videos have attracted my attention, pondering on what makes China more than an exotic option for spending one’s life!
Cheers
Benno
我的朋友 一颗自由的心永远不受年龄的限制 如果你从未踏入过中国的土地 我建议你可以试着进行短暂的游玩 不需要定居 语言并不会限制你的快乐 在出发前做好攻略 准备好要用的翻译软件和支付软件 这极其重要 会让你的旅途变得轻松 不必留恋于大城市 你可以尽情去享受自然的风光
当然 在这片土地上 你会遇见大部分友善的人 也不可避免遇到一些恶劣的人 远离他们不要让他们打扰到你的心情 如果觉得他们可能会伤害到你 拨打110 你会得到警察的帮助
I met an American man. He is an 86-year-old blind individual from MIT. He is happy in Asia. The East culture in many cases is opposite to the West. There is no need to worry, as compassion and kindness have the power to heal any situation. In fact, being a foreigner, you get more attention. Keep your mind open, and do not compare to the West style. Just let it be.
it's never too late! come now and when you're 100yo, you will be living in china for 20 years!
Hi Katherine, that's total immersion !!! I think the folks love you because you care to reach out to them and that says a lot about you. Hope you continue to share this wonderful experince with us.
Take care.
Yes, I'd love to live rural China, simple life is true one
I live in Coquitlam of Vancouver Canada, same environment as yours home but can’t find any feeling as you. You are so lucky to live in a beautiful place and peaceful country, I envy your beautiful life. Btw, you’re my most favorite CZcamsr on the world.
Population of Baizhang, Hangzhou: 10,694 in 2019
Population of Coquitlan, Vancouver: 148,625 in 2021
I love the bamboo mountains and the natural beauty they provide. It would be a dream come true living in such a peaceful setting. Unfortunately, few people have the flexibility to do what you are doing, being tied down by family and professional constraints.
You are not only fulfilling your own personal dreams and goals, but by being such an effective vlogger, you are an amazing ambassador to bring real China to a global audience. Keep up the good work!
It’s good you got fresh eggs from the neighbor’s chickens. That is truly organic.
Wholesome food for a wholesome gal. 😊
I grew up on a farm in China. The first such farm in China (赵光农场) until I was 16 when I came to the US for school in 1982. Only a few major roads were paved with sands, and the rest are all muddy roads. You can imagine what happens when it rains. I have not been back since my family moved to another farm (柳河农场) the same year I left and then to Harbin. From the pictures I have seen, my rural hometown has changed significantly. I went to HangZhou a few times around year 2000 and had 农家饭 a couple of times near Hangzhou. I have thought about spending a couple of months in the villages near Hangzhou with the local families. If my health holds up after I retire, I may actually do it. I always lived in small towns in the US since 1982 with the exception of San Jose, CA for 2 years. I really enjoy watching your videos on living in rural areas in China.
I heard often the name of zhaoguang farm.... I grew up in Heihe, I dont know if we are laoxiang :)
I missed the atmosphere in rural China， I think I will go back to rural China when I elder， With my wife and my boys and girls❤
My hometown locates in a village too. I love to live in that place. It makes me feel comfortable and relaxed.
周末不太忙也会坐车半小时去山间凉亭假寐假卧，听风听雨、闲时看云卷云舒、花开花落。这是忘我的真境。
美国间谍在中国的日子
I believe you have a beautiful soul. The beauty of rural China has your heart, and through your eyes, we see its serene and vibrant spirit. Thank you for sharing this slice of heaven with us and for showing the deep connections and simple joys of rural living. Your journey inspires and reminds us of the beauty in community and nature. I love you Katherine ❤️
Your feelings and the visuals are so positively good in this video I think your next video will have a tough job changing this perception! :D
You love the natural environment, so you truly blend into the embrace of nature.
You so lucky. The air must be great over there.
You have wonderful energy and authenticity, I love your videos. Keep up the great work 👍
杭州和湖州的农村绝对值得居住，独栋独院的生活是在中国其他地方的农村很难体会到的。
Walking through bamboo forest is very soothing, with the cool shadow, fresh air and unique wind flow noise.
Thanks Katherine for creating yet another amazing video clip; the pace of the presentation is superb. Looking forward to your next clip. Best wishes and take care of yourself. Cheers!🙏🍻
A lovely area to be in, better than all the concrete jungles elsewhere. Cheers from Edmonton Alberta.
很羨慕妳在鄉村的生活哦
農村空氣清新,住的人家都很漂亮👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
陽離子 晚上好🤗
晚上好🌛
Have u try to pick one bamboo shoot and try to cook with it? I would love to do that if I have a chance.😊
You are spot on that nothing get wasted in the villages. Everything is reused, or recycled. This has been the lifestyle for thousands of years in China.
Plus, most of the materials for building are locally sourced.
Gorgeous! What a beautiful area to live in. Don’t suppose you have any camping recommendations for us nearby? 👀 thanks for sharing!❤
Nice to see you again. I have been following your Vlog for sometime then paused a while. I am still a subscriber of yours. I always admire your intelligence and your command of Chinese language. What is your profession and what kind of work you do there ?
杭州，环境保护有关工作
Have a nice day...👏
My wife is a fan of your channel and she’s Chinese. I’m singaporean and we’ve just relocated to Shanghai. Ultimately we intend to live in Dali but for now we got some issues to settle. Love the kind of lifestyle you lead, the rental is seriously cheap!
Best regards
Paul
I really like the place where you live, surrounded by nature where social relationships with the neighbourhood are still important! And then the walks in the surrounding area! Your house is also very nice and there you can certainly just go out in your garden and admire the beautiful mountains that surround you. Just wonderful! Thank you Katherine for this nice video.⚘️💕🌷
China people morning will ask 早上好，吃早饭了吗？Afternoon will ask 午安，吃午饭了吗？At Night will ask 晚上好， 吃晚饭了吗？right？we Malaysian Chinese also said the same thing
没吃快去吃😅
台湾人回答：吃饱了😂
😄，老祖宗留下的习性：民以食为天
Malaysian Chinese in Taiwan +1 😄
台湾和马来华人也这样吗？我还一直以为是六十年代饥荒造成的，只有大陆人会这么说。
My wife is also from rural China. It is so great to live there.. yes. knows everybody in the village, so much space and green. All the neighborhood acquaintance is so warm & touching. We now live in the city for work reason but certainly we go back & spend some time there every year.
I just love your positivity! You make the simplest thing in life look attractive! Keep up with your adventurous spirit!
That’s so cool to experience the rural life. Would love to escape to this to escape the hectic city life ..btw you may already know but they use bamboo for scaffolding buildings in HK
Goodmorning dear heart. Good video. Can't wait to hear what the down side is. Where are your two friends. Did they go back to their homes in western part if China?
we were just filming together during CNY, 8 days of traveling turned into 7 videos / 2 months of posting! Aysajan will be back again in May when we travel together in Turpan, stay tuned 😄
There are places just like this in the US too.
"Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River
Life is old there, older than the trees
Younger than the mountains, growing like a breeze
Mountain Mama , Take me home, country roads".
Where people are on government support and doing drugs and prostitution!
You should get a commission on rural China village real estate sales. You make it look irresistible. When I hiked in mountains near the city, the land was full of graves. Some centuries old. Is it the same in the country? Love your videos K
I have been watching your wonderful videos for a long time. Thank you for sharing the wonderful life you have in China. It is so close to the nature and so beautiful. Regardless of the cultural differences and the uncomfortableness, at least it is safe and harmonious. Crime is less heard. People treat you with respect. Hope to see more of these!!
well done kath 👍
I love this video. Everything you love about living in the countryside, I appreciate too! We’re kindred spirits!
I love Hangzhou. it is a balance city, nature and city limelight. But more concrete is added.
According to my uncle’s practice chickens can recognize their home at night if you feed them for a while. So don’t have to bother neighbors to come over while you are out. Just give them enough food that’s all
Yummy... Bamboo.... pith, shoots, Sautee them, stew them, braised them... so many ways to enjoy bamboo...🤤🤤😋😋🤣🤣
Bamboo is too tough to eat, only Pandas can. People enjoy eating bamboo shoots, tender and delicious.
I am sure you know this.
You are so blessed to be where you are now.
👍👍👏👏
The rent is more expensive than I thought. I want to know who your cameraman is
Q&A，期待😂
Good points. I knew all this already, but it took your video to bring home to me how it actually matters in real life.
A very interesting perspective on rural Chinese life.
Thanks Katharine! 🙏👍
Your videos are excellent!
Thanks for sharing your experience in China love the rural videos❤
7:00 The way you said "aesthetically" gave me a smile 😄
我在农村里面出生的，然后10岁以后才在大城市生活，现在我已经在重新修建农村别墅，我现在在中东工作，计划10年退休后就回到农村生活。
Thank you showing rural life in China Katherine 👍
Thank you for sharing the life。谢谢你，阳离子！我是你的小粉丝，哈哈！
亲爱的，it is so happy to see you being happy in China
The Village looks peaceful and beautiful mountain view.
Great video , thank you for sharing 👍
Katherine, i really enjoy your videos. Thanks so much for the effort you put into them, it means a lot. Have a great day.
nice..
Your neighbours love sharing food 😍😍
You can experience serenity and fresh air everyday.
Katherine, you are happy, everything seems ok and great, inspiring and making tearing, good job! Here is 10 a.m. in Montreal.
living the dream K, happy for you
Lucky gal! How i wish i could live in a rural environment like yours!🥰🥰🥰
I will move there in a heartbeat. You're life is what I'm working for at the moment. Love your content so much.
Such an interesting experience! You make me want to experience living in rural China...😄
Katherine, I love seeing how relaxed you are. The environment suits you well. Keep posting your input.
Great video, Katherine. We lived in Yunnan for a while. Loved our China experience. Look forward to following your journey!
Great ❤thanks
2500 RMB is a pretty good deal for a HOUSE even in the rural area of Hangzhou, considering you can only sublet a bedroom in downtown Shanghai with that price...Wish I can work from home one day so I can move to these kind of villages and enjoy the gorgeous view and fresh air
I feel like this price doesn't seem cheap. But rural houses are the ancestral houses of Chinese people, with symbolic significance, and are generally not rented out. So, being able to rent is also fortunate
Wow what a cool, unique perspective of China you're getting! I need to be upping my Chinese heavy so I can visit more rural places.
Thank you, Katherine. Again I enjoy watching the video. & of course day dreaming too, tha i wish I could live there someday.. Greeting, from Seattle, Washington. ❤
Love your videos, We've had glimpses, but what you shop & eat in rural china would be fascinating.
Living in the natural environment is an enjoyable experience. Dear Kathy enjoy!
Nice cliff hanger or pothole 坑, waiting for your next video.
Katherine seems to be obsessed with villages. It is unlike most young people. Hehe.
Katherine, glad to see your video. I believe 百丈 is nesr by the city of Hangzhou, which is my hometown. Will keep watching your program. Thanks for your excellent videos.
You are such a wholesome gal with a great personality, Kat. Of all the CZcamsrs who make videos on China, you are my favorite one. 😋
Awesome
thank you for sharing
So pleased to see that you fits in well with village living.
Question (1) Will your parents be visiting you soon in China?
Question (2) What's your plan for Labour Day holiday, will you be travelling afar, to Xinjiang for example?
Question (3) What kind of music do you like?
Question (4) You're so go in languages; can you converse in basic Uyghur now?
Looking forward to your next video 👍.
Here are some videos about Xinjiang in her youtbe.
love your beautiful home
Having a house in the boondocks would be great for a weekend retreat. Especially for the creative type of people.
This is the first time I've seen you cook in your videos, I had to make sure that I didn't blink, or I would've missed it. 😂😂🤣🤣 Kat, can you do an episode of baking cookies or cakes for the grandmas in the village and having tea and cookies with them...that could be fun. If you have a dinner party what would be your go-to dishes? Would it be Chinese or American?
Small town mentality is universal. The same in America, europe, too.
Great video Katherine ,you have adapted well to rural China and it certainly looks idyllic.What wildlife do you see when out for your walks?enjoy..x
You are so lucky for being able to live like that. 😊
Love your videos on rural living in China! ❤ (devising a strategy to move out of Shanghai ourselves). Last weekend we visited this ecovillage called Sunshine Village near Tonglu, bit south of Hangzhou. It was so beautiful and inspiring! The people there focused on environmental friendly practices, community life, working together with older villagers and learning their skills. Also natural building, soap made from tea, colouring fabric with plants, so many cool things. Seems like a place you might also enjoy visiting! Their name is 三生谷生态书院 on weixin. Keep up the great work you're doing!
this life is pretty awesome, this girl is sweet
Beautiful village
Amazing! Yes I would move there! I was born in a village like that and would love to see it again. Haven’t been back in 40 years. Hello from NYC. :)
very interesting.
以前我在城里工作患上抑郁症，自离回到农村生活几年就好了！😁
大城市高强度工作快节奏生活身体吃不消！
Your location seems ideal to me. The guy who runs the Hopkins Nanjing center is from Scotland- you might enjoy talking with him
Enjoy video about rural China, very interesting, how you make a living in China?
U look fresh, more relax though.
Sure, a nice place.
Interesting video. I would miss my friends if I move.