EXPLORING AN ANCIENT TOWN IN SICHUAN, CHINA🏮🐲 元通古镇

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  • Come step in a time machine with us and explore this ancient Sichuan town 🌻 We were lucky to be joined by a few of my followers on Chinese media platforms who are from Chongzhou and offered to show us around this beautiful little town 🐲
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Komentáře • 283

  • @kats_journey_east
    @kats_journey_east  Před rokem +1

    🌻Thanks for joining today’s adventure, everyone! Follow me on Instagram for more updates about life in China: kats_journey_east 🌻
    How do I get such stable footage even while biking and walking? 📷 amzn.to/45rObZy
    She's waterproof, shoots in 4K, and is very tiny and portable, perfect for recording an action-packed day without the fuss of a fancy complex setup
    👽This is an affiliate link, so I will receive a small commission if you buy a product through the link👽

  • @ChinesewithLaoshi
    @ChinesewithLaoshi Před 2 lety +140

    Never expected to see my hometown on CZcams. It’s a small town with a thousand years of history. It has been prosperous before. Due to three rivers forming a big dock here. The river, wooden bridge and old streets are my childhood memories.

    • @ODOB
      @ODOB Před 2 lety +1

      Good for you. Hopefully one day, I will visit this place too.

    • @hzhangyd
      @hzhangyd Před 2 lety

      好羡慕!

    • @chendaforest
      @chendaforest Před rokem

      That's great. I hope you continue to protect your lovely architecture.

    • @tzieeleon6997
      @tzieeleon6997 Před rokem

      卧槽,崇庆县的人

    • @al3xgd754
      @al3xgd754 Před 2 měsíci

      很漂亮的地方!

  • @notsure186
    @notsure186 Před 2 lety +49

    Reminds me the old part of Oxford. You wander through a labyrinth of small alleys just to end up in a pub and have some beer. :)

  • @chrisyong8719
    @chrisyong8719 Před 2 lety +19

    This step back in time at Yuantong is priceless. I’m glad u document so much of its architecture and streetscapes. Let’s hope the pressures of urbanization does not rob this magnificent heritage that’s so delicately and precariously balanced together by a very fragile economic system.

  • @aiart3453
    @aiart3453 Před 2 lety +29

    While watching, it, i got lost, imagining myself, living in one of those old homes, read novels, and do maths. quite and fresh

    • @willengel2458
      @willengel2458 Před 2 lety +1

      the problem with old houses are they lack the very basics, electricity, running water and bathroom.

    • @alexgang408
      @alexgang408 Před 2 lety +1

      do maths lol

    • @superfamicom5632
      @superfamicom5632 Před 2 lety +1

      you like math

  • @bob.b.s8338
    @bob.b.s8338 Před 2 lety +26

    Such a amazing historic small town, never heard of it before. Many thanks for showing!

  • @chongkf2220
    @chongkf2220 Před 2 lety +37

    Nice video, China is very safe and no drug addicts, no homeless, etc

    • @tocrob
      @tocrob Před 2 lety +4

      less not no.

    • @user-uv1wb4nu5d
      @user-uv1wb4nu5d Před 2 lety +2

      无家可归的一个没有,一个没有,为何这么确定呢,因为我之前做了两年公益扶贫工作,政策再了解不过了。吸毒打再严还是会有没办法…好难治,最近两年又开始出现笑气…今天刚看了新闻,北京两个女孩没多大都嗨上笑气了。

    • @user-bt4jk9lu5n
      @user-bt4jk9lu5n Před 2 lety

      I particularly hate other people lying,,, what are the consequences in Chinese criticism, do you know? This is dictatorship, the government has the right to control everything,,, everything is very beautiful here, but there are concentration camps in Xinjiang, and the people have no freedom of speech. Behind the prosperous people are crimes against humanity. The poor people have no voice in this country. chance,,,

    • @lanli4728
      @lanli4728 Před 2 lety +3

      @@user-bt4jk9lu5n you are brainwashed and a liar.

  • @mohammedibrahim42
    @mohammedibrahim42 Před 2 lety +26

    You're amazing katherine sister God bless you and bless your family amen 😇

  • @carsondial5570
    @carsondial5570 Před 2 lety +23

    awesome video! I hope China preserves more of these towns.

  • @detrickguillory7537
    @detrickguillory7537 Před 2 lety +8

    You are awesome! Thank you so much for showing the world the real beautiful China. So many people accept the impression the media & politicians tell them, you know the people that has never visited & are most often pessimistic. Your honest, humorist & open minded character is a blessing to everyone who meets you or watches your videos. Please continue to follow your beautiful heart. GODspeed

  • @petermanuel5043
    @petermanuel5043 Před 2 lety +31

    What a beautiful, interesting place. Thanks for sharing!

  • @RespectOthers1
    @RespectOthers1 Před 2 lety +53

    For reasons why modernisation is not always better...just watch this delightful video.
    So nice to see you receive some well-deserved attention/fame as a result of your hard work! :D

    • @user-tj6ot7tw8g
      @user-tj6ot7tw8g Před 2 lety +1

      Your struggling is your problem. If stop struggle... We may both have a easier life...

    • @tocrob
      @tocrob Před 2 lety

      China is getting things done faster than even the locals can imagine. An all new low density ancient city being built ("embryo city") ... czcams.com/video/ZxM9jXpgBl0/video.html

  • @davepsk7334
    @davepsk7334 Před 2 lety +26

    My kind of town. If only I could retire there.

  • @user-gl2wu2fs8h
    @user-gl2wu2fs8h Před 2 lety +10

    Katherine, you are an excellent tourism ambassador for rural China. I will definitely visit those villages you had shown in th West videos once the Covid-19 pandemic is in better control in my country. China's remarkable success in Covid-19 crisis management is admirable. It's the safest country to be during this difficult time.

  • @angelocito1
    @angelocito1 Před 2 lety +8

    I've lived in Asia 35 yrs. You're doing an excellent job. Congratulations!

  • @lumenyoung
    @lumenyoung Před 2 lety +11

    Also, the relaxing vibe you feel in this old town is actually the uniqueness of 川渝. People in these two provinces are very keen on 麻将 and live a Buddha-Care lifestyle that is so different from the coastal part of China XD. Idk why they are so unique but it seems to be such an exception, so I named it as 川渝-exceptionalism.

  • @suyang2057
    @suyang2057 Před 2 lety +45

    Chengdu is really a paradise for bike riders.

    • @trendqiang3921
      @trendqiang3921 Před 2 lety +1

      你一定是有什么误解?

    • @williamluff8263
      @williamluff8263 Před 2 lety +3

      It definitely is! Very flat and the ring roads make navigation super easy. Chongqing is another story though.

  • @davidzhang3478
    @davidzhang3478 Před 2 lety +10

    OMG! It is my hometown! I was born and raised up in this lovely and peaceful place. Actually, there are still several ancient towns very close there, hope u could get a chance to travel and have some fun there! A big fan of all your videos!!

  • @longyou8254
    @longyou8254 Před 2 lety +32

    Local institutions did a great job in terms of preserving the local culture

  • @lumenyoung
    @lumenyoung Před 2 lety +7

    Yes, tourism in places like this can really motivate some youth to stay here, sometimes I just love this vibe and fancy about what is it like to stay permanently at small town like this.
    Speaking about the conflict of commercialization and the preservation of its own vibe, I think it may not be necessarily so definite. I moved to Munich at the beginning of Sep. and had a visit at its old town. It is definitely overwhelmingly crowded (in terms of Europe) and I even got the feeling of going back to Chinese Metropolis LOL. It is also heavily commercialized, you can see a street full of luxury store(Gucci, Chanel etc.) that exist in any other big cities. But since its well-preserved Architecture of Neo-Gothic style (and other historic styles I cannot name), it still gives me a very great feeling about shuffling through the old Europe, buildings like St Peter's church was built first at 13. century but still well preserved. You don't get the luxury of seeing such an old architectural complex in China since ancient Chinese architectural were wooden and there were so many wars happened.
    In conclusion, I think it doesn't bother so long as the tourist attraction can preserve what is unique for it. For me the commercial part looks identical no matter its in China or in Germany, the real difference take place on how much effort the local government speed on preserving its own heritage.

  • @wdw1910
    @wdw1910 Před 2 lety +29

    每次都是先赞后看!感谢你带我们去看乡镇的风土民情👍👏👏👏

  • @funnynutty2759
    @funnynutty2759 Před 2 lety +6

    I love the fastly revolving stringy "flyswater"

  • @awyongleongsoo35
    @awyongleongsoo35 Před 2 lety +19

    Famous historic and cultural town.

  • @boonteoh2346
    @boonteoh2346 Před 2 lety +8

    Hidden treasures of Chinese alley ways! Thanks for astute showing Katherine!👍

  • @Dovid2000
    @Dovid2000 Před 2 lety +18

    God bless your heart, sister. China is truly a nation "of the people, for the people."

  • @daviddai7943
    @daviddai7943 Před 2 lety +3

    Well, as a Chinese living in North America, it's super exciting to watch a video that depicts my hometown. I truly hope you are dong well there and enjoying life with your boyfriend. So impressive for your fluent mandarin!

  • @lilibayou
    @lilibayou Před 2 lety +21

    super fun to see these vlogs!

    • @jennyohara4011
      @jennyohara4011 Před 2 lety +1

      I watch as many Vlogs from Westerners as i can, love them all

  • @hainanbob6144
    @hainanbob6144 Před 2 lety +12

    Lovely looking place. Another nice video, keep them coming.

  • @jasonlai10
    @jasonlai10 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you for showing us this beautiful small town, Kath! The architecture is appealing and the atmosphere is so laid back! It is truly a good choice for retires! If I ever visit Chengdu, I won't miss out this!

  • @flamermelody2084
    @flamermelody2084 Před 2 lety +15

    Thank you for doing this. Maybe your video is enough to avert the next World War. Just emphasizing how important your vblogs are.

  • @marvinfok65
    @marvinfok65 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow, love the hotel view of the river! Beautiful town!

  • @bernardhan2657
    @bernardhan2657 Před 2 lety +11

    Gorgeous! This Vlog shall be kept in the city library of 元通. It will serve the purpose of historical study by. young generations who need to know what has happened in China. I am afraid that ancient scenery has been replaced too fast by the cookie-cutting architecture or more truthfully, the “shallow dish” culture. Please do keep your vlogs. You will have an eBook about China, which is more meaningful and valuable than today’s metropolitans - just a collection of geometric objects.

  • @zl7491
    @zl7491 Před 2 lety +2

    The girl said in Sichuan dialect,"come down, come down, let's follow sister on tiktok. She has 300k followers". That was really cute.

  • @yung-chengchang3905
    @yung-chengchang3905 Před 2 lety +9

    Beautiful place, beautiful people....

  • @pufferfish2317
    @pufferfish2317 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow, amazing place. It looks so ancient.

  • @BboyFever
    @BboyFever Před 8 měsíci

    This is the third time I"ve seen in Katherine's videos a 90 year old man functioning, living, even doing craftwork like a 60 year old. Truly amazing!

  • @ericlee318
    @ericlee318 Před 2 lety +5

    The vlog get better and better. So amazing!

  • @tubo1671
    @tubo1671 Před 2 lety +3

    Great small town. I like it sooo much!

  • @andrewjlow
    @andrewjlow Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you for sharing. I love the authenticity! Have fun guys! :D

  • @dannychu2014
    @dannychu2014 Před 2 lety +8

    Seeing these small towns in China is really refreshing. It demonstrates that Chinese people are not always chasing wealth like in the major cities and are down to earth, happy seeking people as well. Great vid!

  • @user-xz3jt5cf4x
    @user-xz3jt5cf4x Před 2 lety +6

    Love your videos, and love your passion for exploring China.

  • @jerrywang4695
    @jerrywang4695 Před 2 lety +5

    delightful, charming, relaxing, and yet full of life! your video is very entertaining, and easy to watch, like water flow. Like your style!

  • @ODOB
    @ODOB Před 2 lety +1

    Another sterling job. So envious of your adventures. Wei doesn't have to say much he is just naturally funny. Thanks for sharing.

  • @yongwoo1020
    @yongwoo1020 Před 2 lety +7

    Your channel is growing!

  • @wangpaochen8569
    @wangpaochen8569 Před 2 lety +2

    Dear Katherine, could you remember this video at *5:07 that bldg was a Catholic Church in a Chinese Traditional bldg. I thought l saw a Crucifix in the Center at the Altar. If so, that was amazing to find, a Traditional Catholic Church that was like centuries back. Must be very interesting to discover the history of that Church. Would love to make a pilgrimage there.
    Love the grey tiled roofs. Truly an ancient town, 200 yrs ago, that house was built n still live in by that 90 yr old man. China is truly fascinating, so rich in history n just amazing what we can find in the 21st Century!

  • @truthseeker000000
    @truthseeker000000 Před 2 lety +1

    I love watching your videos on these gorgeous, off the beaten track, less tourist-y towns & villages. Especially the ones that are not widely covered here on CZcams. 👍🏼

  • @hzhangyd
    @hzhangyd Před 2 lety +1

    Love it! I'm imaging how lucky those people who grown up in this beautiful town.

  • @ptagert4159
    @ptagert4159 Před 2 lety +6

    Wow that area looks cool and fun. And the food doesn't look that spicey. Enjoy.

  • @ray-np5hi
    @ray-np5hi Před 2 lety +14

    太喜欢阳离子了了了了了了了~总是充满正能量和好奇心。真想找个一模一样的做老婆

  • @MrLee4747
    @MrLee4747 Před 2 lety +2

    Must tag for future references, very pleasant and peaceful site

  • @ouagadougou62
    @ouagadougou62 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice to see well preserved old towns.

  • @tav5771
    @tav5771 Před 2 lety +34

    Damn, I wish I could come back to China!
    But for real, you should partner up with some of those places' tourism administration to do some sponsored content: the way you present these places just makes me want to travel there.

  • @sweeleangloh
    @sweeleangloh Před rokem

    Mei Nu Mei Nu Wo Yao Jia WeiXin!😁 And the little kitty so cute..😸

  • @Righteous1ist
    @Righteous1ist Před 2 lety +2

    Fun little town

  • @willsims6748
    @willsims6748 Před 2 lety +3

    Huan Yuan Zhen is now on my list of places to go. Thanks!

  • @javasoy
    @javasoy Před 2 lety +2

    I hope one day you can make it to 乐山 to see the big Buddha statue. Thank you for sharing your experience. Now 崇州 is on my bucket list.

  • @jennyohara4011
    @jennyohara4011 Před 2 lety +2

    China is just fabulous, was there 2012/2013 wish I stayed there

  • @nileshbhattacharya2526
    @nileshbhattacharya2526 Před 2 lety +6

    Beautiful vlog ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ocelot8611
    @ocelot8611 Před 2 lety +7

    I just discovered your channel. Makes me miss China and Sichuan so much. Consider yourself newly subscribed to by me 👍

  • @vickydu494
    @vickydu494 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your sharing. An interesting place!

  • @SPLITSLEEVE
    @SPLITSLEEVE Před 2 lety +2

    I love the energy of the young woman with glasses.

  • @HenggaoCai
    @HenggaoCai Před 2 lety +4

    We call that specific opera of changing masks a Mitt Romney.

  • @jackbao9347
    @jackbao9347 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful!

  • @jadenkarim5367
    @jadenkarim5367 Před 2 lety +2

    Great stuff Katherine 👍

  • @karchi12
    @karchi12 Před 2 lety

    What a quiet, except the sound of mah jonk, old town with scenic beauty and historical architecture!

  • @teohct1
    @teohct1 Před 2 lety +6

    Mahjong parlours! Just my kind of place : )

  • @lyhthegreat
    @lyhthegreat Před 2 lety +3

    4:59 pretty nice looking signboard thing

  • @eneidialawhead8920
    @eneidialawhead8920 Před měsícem

    Wow 🎉

  • @mnm121314
    @mnm121314 Před 2 lety +4

    CZcams suggested your video and I am soo glad I ran into this channel! Saw your intro video and I love your insights! I also hope to do what you did which is move to China which is weird because I'm Chinese but don't speak Mandarin lol

  • @odinx9632
    @odinx9632 Před 2 lety

    ancient town looks beautiful and peaceful

  • @user-qd1if7uv6c
    @user-qd1if7uv6c Před 2 lety +1

    每集一定要先給她个~讚!

  • @geovanihans7104
    @geovanihans7104 Před 2 lety +1

    😎cool and you have lots of fans now

  • @tomshih6401
    @tomshih6401 Před 2 lety +1

    這裏好古老,真有特色,充滿生活氣息,很喜歡~

  • @louyon3204
    @louyon3204 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for visiting the places for me.

  • @relaxwhc
    @relaxwhc Před 2 lety +12

    Their accent sounds like Liziqi ❤️💥🔥

  • @relaxwhc
    @relaxwhc Před 2 lety +40

    If you think China preserves and develops the buildings very well, like/comment 💥🙋✋

  • @lipeipei360
    @lipeipei360 Před 2 lety +2

    先点赞,后观看!😀

  • @relaxwhc
    @relaxwhc Před 2 lety +3

    If you think Sichuan China is beautiful, hit like/comment 💥🔥

  • @feizai245
    @feizai245 Před 2 lety +3

    One day I will visit this village, put on the Chinese traditional clothes, and pretend to be a wuxia badass character.

  • @relaxwhc
    @relaxwhc Před 2 lety +120

    If you enjoyed this video, raise your hand to show Katherine 😺ion your undying support ✋🙋💥

    • @kats_journey_east
      @kats_journey_east  Před 2 lety +8

      Thanks😝😝

    • @relaxwhc
      @relaxwhc Před 2 lety +5

      @@kats_journey_east you're welcome 💥🔥

    • @user-tj6ot7tw8g
      @user-tj6ot7tw8g Před 2 lety +1

      @@kats_journey_east
      美女[1]美女[2]我也要加你微信🥺🤩🤩
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      [2] 美女 Pretty girl.

    • @user-tj6ot7tw8g
      @user-tj6ot7tw8g Před 2 lety

      @@kats_journey_east
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  • @10lauset
    @10lauset Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, already keeping places in mind for retirement and in your gap year. Cheers.

  • @africainsights9822
    @africainsights9822 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your style

  • @Art.ASMR-You2
    @Art.ASMR-You2 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks guys that's really a nice video here in America those alleyways are that place will be very scary that little kitty sound like it was speaking Chinese just kidding thanks guys love your video see you later

  • @Gieszkanne
    @Gieszkanne Před 5 dny

    Seems to be so much nicer to live in such a town than in one of these modern big cities. I dont know why someone should wait until he is retired to live in such a place.

  • @windsong3wong828
    @windsong3wong828 Před 2 lety

    👍 Lovely hotel ……lovely place.

  • @pbasswil
    @pbasswil Před 2 lety +7

    Katherine, have you considered getting someone to teach you the common Sichuan expressions (and pronunciation)? Something tells me you'll be translating for Wei soon! :^>!

    • @kats_journey_east
      @kats_journey_east  Před 2 lety +5

      I made a friend in Chengdu who offered to teach me some sichuan hua😛😛

    • @williamluff8263
      @williamluff8263 Před 2 lety

      @@kats_journey_east 安逸的很是很舒服的意思。还有“八四”

  • @relaxwhc
    @relaxwhc Před 2 lety +3

    If you think China is a peaceful nation, hit like/comment 💥🔥

  • @martinli6330
    @martinli6330 Před 2 lety +3

    very good view, from Australia chines comment

  • @yjc149
    @yjc149 Před 2 lety +1

    welcome to yuan tong !

  • @relaxwhc
    @relaxwhc Před 2 lety +1

    Like and reply comments so that CZcams will show this video to more people 💥✋🔥

  • @kevinwang963
    @kevinwang963 Před 2 lety

    Nice video, Anion

  • @relaxwhc
    @relaxwhc Před 2 lety +9

    Sichuan people speak southwest Mandarin 西南官话 💥

  • @taiwaing5410
    @taiwaing5410 Před 2 lety +4

    👍👍👍

  • @finnchen2097
    @finnchen2097 Před 2 lety +2

    Maybe you can find some silverware from Zhangxianzhong in river.

  • @shawnmo3887
    @shawnmo3887 Před 2 lety

    真的是不错的地方!

  • @user-ny9rc7ig1s
    @user-ny9rc7ig1s Před 2 lety +3

    都江堰好玩

  • @bornthiswe516
    @bornthiswe516 Před 2 lety

    There do have doors, because it is a different structure that the individual could separate the door to pieces and move them to another side when the store is opening.

  • @JohnSmith-sv7nn
    @JohnSmith-sv7nn Před 2 lety

    Lots of cute things in Yuantong, but none cuter than Wei! Good morning.

  • @GC-gg6sd
    @GC-gg6sd Před 2 lety

    Awesome charming!

  • @jesseyang8172
    @jesseyang8172 Před 2 lety

    The stores do have doors but they are like long vertical tiles and are put away during the day when the store opens.