15 MONTHS OF HIKING THROUGH CHINA - The Animated Story Of The Longest Way

If you want to know the story behind my viral video "The Longest Way 1.0 " (the one where I walk through China and grow a beard in the process: • THE LONGEST WAY 1.0 - ... ), then this little animation might be just the right thing for you!
▶ Yes, I am still walking
thelongestway.com
▶ Animation by Yufeng (Lincoln) Li
www.lincolnli3d.com/
▶ Music by Alfredo Sirica
/ @alfredosirica1495
▶ Logo by Miroslav Vujovic aka Graforidza
logoaday.co/
▶ Additional sounds from freesound
freesound.org/
▶ Soundtrack available here
alfredosirica.bandcamp.com/tr...
▶ There's a Google Earth file with the complete route
www.thelongestway.com/TLW.kmz
▶ If you have any ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS, here's a FAQ I made for you
crehage.com/faq
▶OFFICIAL SITE: crehage.com
▶FACEBOOK: / crehage
▶TWITTER: / crehage
▶INSTAGRAM: / christophrehage
▶▶▶ And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE :)
/ @christophrehage

[@masonthomassax]

This dudes legs must be mad strong now

[@fouseybinsalm1415]

Yeah dude, :)

[@ashfaq3438]

This man can hit a ball from Peru to a random soccer net in Brazil.

[@kingdomoftiktok8907]

This guy is strong he kick the crap out of 4 dogs

[@VilkasPilkas]

Very strong

[@pitch2915]

I only can think of him kicking me in the leg and breaking my leg

[@Dea-sb5jr]

very touching to me when you met her ❤, but it broke my heart too when you both broke up 💔

[@yyofi]

[@johnnysins8353]

Wonder if he came in that oriental poon?

[@yudahermawan2409]

"harahap", sounds like Indonesian/malay family name.

[@johnuferbach9166]

@Deus Volk lol

[@SBGoinCrazy]

@Deus Volk wtf u talking about nigga

[@GERMANAITOR]

You're a very inspiring human being. You show us how one person can do so much. R.I.P. Teacher Xie.

[@beidouuser8017]

F

[@spearmint4093]

what exactly did he do?? just walk. not like he did something for society

[@beidouuser8017]

@@spearmint4093 (Y) Shame.

[@maliwithani]

JE ENN do you not understand?? omfg just leave if you’re gonna hate.

[@OfficialAnaRosas]

@@michaelc.atuegwu9444 Asia *

[@lisaliu6494]

Bought your book yesterday out of boredom at an airport and finish reading it within a day. I love your journey as it also reminded me about my own travel experiences, especially trekking in Nepal a few months ago. Life is a journey and you definitely have one full of precious memories and awesome stories. Nothing is impermanence and I hope the walk has taken you where you wanted to go or whatever you were seeking for.

[@ChristophRehage]

Thank you. :)

[@rudyalfonsus686]

man this video is genius. wish i can give u thousands thumbs

[@kimjin2439]

R.I.P teacher Xie. And nice animation by Li Yufeng.

[@kachel313]

Kim Jin what happened to him?

[@kimjin2439]

@@kachel313 teacher Xie (谢建光) passed away in Heihe, north of Harbin near Russian border last winter on January 23, 2018, on his own version of longest way. You can find some blog and videos about teacher Xie on this Chris's channel or his blog thelongestway.com

[@johnmcgrath200]

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen, skilfully put together, with a real heart behind it too

[@dramallama456]

I liked this animated version of your walk a lot. Please continue to make this upto wherever you have travelled. The dance at every 1000 km was so cute. I felt sadness when Ruben got blinded ...I guess that was temporary. Would be cool if you could do small videos of your visit at each stop. I don't know if you have made them already. Best wishes on your journey.

[@MattRosemier1]

Oh wow, Chris. This is really well done. I did watch the 1st Longest Way, and when Her wasn't in the new walk, or even the before-you-walked this second leg videos, when you were in Germany, I figured something must have happened, but I didn't want to rub salt in a heart wound so I never asked. Thanks for sharing that. It must have been so hard, You are my favorite traveler. Your sense of humor and your relative stability inspire me. I need to go get caught up on your videos... Peace

[@JosieEllaFaith]

Christoph. This is amazing. Actually brought me to tears. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with me, with the world. This video is so well done and I'm going to share it with everyone.

[@allmc3120]

So touching and so happy for your achievement! Lots of love to you Chris!

[@sekiguru]

That’s just AMAZING! Dude you got my full support seriously! If you pass through Lebanon which I highly doubt lol but still you got somebody here. Can’t wait till you post more.. I find it deep and motivational! Wish you the best man🤙

[@emiliawilson4378]

You're such an invredible guy! I'm so glad i found you!! You're a living legend!

[@hannibalkillgrave7894]

Love the animated style. Your trip is a story I love to watch.

[@thomdilling5855]

This is amazing! You the man Chris!

[@crille626]

I’m just going go put this out before i watch the video... Thank you, the longest walk 1 back when you released it. It motivated to start a project of my own. I started in 2010 and took pictures of myself and various landscapes. Not so much Walking on a journy like this but more of bits of my life. Even tho most of my days where home at work it still has bits of the times I’ve been mountain climbing, spending days at sea and camping out in the Woods, and those days reminds me of what i’ve experienced and how greatfull i am. I’m entering my 9th year now and alltho it come to more of a stale state where i’m in uni and not so much outside the city latley i still regulary watch the longest walk 1 time to time because it’s one of the best videos out here. And those who Ask me about the project of mine i always link your videos. Love your content. Keep it up. Lots of luck!!

[@DaneliusUK]

Nice one.

[@tomburns5231]

Fantastic production quality and lovely story.

[@user-wf4zf6ii8c]

看来老雷深受谢老师影响，都是徒步中国的牛人，大力支持！

[@DogeDogeriffic]

Absolutely amazing! I have subscribed and I really am looking forward to more of your content. :)

[@turkishdelight600]

Been watching for a couple of years now. Love this vid!

[@BlizzardYT2021]

When he was going through Urumqi I was getting memories of my childhood and my family. I miss them so much

[@kodyco8140]

This mans walked for a whole year while I still can’t walk a mile in under 15 minutes

[@yerty2648]

I love your content man! Keep it up 👊

[@diagoleben]

du bist ein vorbild und eine richtige Maschine! wünsch dir alles alles gute auf deiner Reise!

[@sharhful]

What an incredible journey just came across your video this week ❤ such an inspiration!

[@ChristophRehage]

thanks man!

[@leoiscool8289]

Your an absolute icon to me you’ve inspired me to embark on a journey just like this I’m planning on walking from where you left of in China to my house in northern England

[@leoiscool8289]

I know you will probably never hear from me ever again so I’d like to wish you luck and nothing but the best towards your future voyages and remember don’t walk to Siberia or somewhere crazy like that

[@madhusai220]

Just incredible. That's crazy man you're the best 👍

[@adityabhati5228]

Very heart touching story.. what a brilliant editing with comic style.. really enjoyed this video.. you are true treveler..

[@ravitank9899]

So happy to found your channel

[@ChristophRehage]

yay!

[@JorgelinaVega]

Amazing! I loved this animation!!! ♥

[@VitoCordasco]

Wau, echt hammer gemacht. Sehr schön animiert und toll anzusehen, wenn man deine Geschichten kennt und dich ein wenig verfolgt. Passent zum ersten Film, Buch und deinen Vorträgen. 👌🏻 Mach weiter so und ich freue mich auf eine Vorsetzung deins Buches. 😃

[@LZmiljoona]

Kann definitiv (auch dem letzten Satz) zustimmen!

[@FanDeLeagueOfLegend5]

I have no words to describe such a beautiful video!

[@RealStig]

Well done! Thanks!

[@shumr]

不知道为什么看着还挺感动阿

[@asosiasimandoronlineindone5740]

Nice video i hope u enjoy every single step back to germany with thousand wonderful experience😊😊

[@JayeVoyaging]

Hi Chirs, it's Jaye. Thank you for these wonderful contents and I am inspired by you. Looking forward to more stories of yours. Internet hug

[@xcaliber6027]

You have all of my respect bro lots of hardword and time!!! am impressed.

[@LZmiljoona]

Wow, this turned out amazing!

[@kinglion6883]

Christoph Rehage you are a LEGENDARY PERSON FOR ME ! ! ! GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER ! ! ! !

[@fullselfcontrol]

WoW what an amazing human being you are seriously!

[@JereTravels]

Wow! Really cool and well made animation! How come it was so touching tho 😀

[@leinada2618]

this is still one of the best stories on youtube since about 10 years

[@gourabmazumdar]

Absolutely mind blowing journey ❤️❤️❤️

[@Anna-ss9hd]

You’ve been doing this since 2007 and have come a long way this shows people to never give up and accomplish things you want to do. I hope you get to Germany soon

[@lut.7972]

woooow bravoooo!! was für eine tolle Erfahrung im Leben !! 你太棒了，寶貴的人生經歷 ^_^

[@anonymous-is6yt]

you are legend ! super hero !

[@kritheeshwaran]

I'm waiting Chris 🔥🔥🤗🤗

[@k4mov]

461 days!? you walked for more than a year??? OMG

[@hannah-we3ws]

10 years pa kamo, Yung isang vid Niya nga eh

[@sheeloesreallycool]

Hannah Naing ye

[@kennethsamson28]

He is still walking btw

[@bocus0421]

Holy shit, you're still going?! Keep it up, man! 😃

[@jazangeles397]

This is just an amazing story the determination you have is inasne

[@elsspi]

This video is amazing!!

[@hipfyr1992]

I'm not sure everyone could comprehend the effort for this.

[@singlerodger]

I readed your book on russian translate. Saw lots video. after this video I thought that this road was the road to yourself. I think you found yourself a real one this way. Not everyone really understands this. For some you may seem crazy, but you do all this for yourself. I myself often think about this path, but I'm afraid. I'm afraid to start. Now I am also in China, but in the south of China. Sometimes I have a desire to give up everything and go on foot in search of myself. But my path lies in search of myself in the other direction, full of other dangers.

[@AjuAziz]

This is something Beautiful. Respect and Wishes🖤🧡

[@daveawesomesauce772]

This is amazing!

[@mpezeshkzad6643]

I would have to say and leave with a comment, it was so damn goooooood

[@machennii3336]

this video is so pure and beautiful i love it :)

[@JudgeFredd]

Beautiful and inspiring

[@gearsau]

Christoph, Nice video, Still waiting after many years for your English language book. Think I may go back to Urumqi early 2020.

[@godarmy4918]

This is amazing, what a story. Deciding to go on this venture with no knowledge that it would include meeting new friends and finding a new girlfriend. Spending scary nights in a tent, walking through expanses of lonely deserts. Meeting up with old friends, and sadly breaking up. Heartbreak, awe, and excitement are all emotions I would have to guess you experienced along the way. You are making the absolute most of your life, and I applaud you for it. You have inspired me, one day I might start a similar journey. I wish you all the luck and happiness in the world.

[@ChristophRehage]

ah thanks jailer, i really appreciate it! good luck to you, too!

[@LiquidTurbo]

You are a legend!

[@saicharannatta3656]

For the next part, I will wait, I can wait.

[@Baks888]

Nice trip suhuuu

[@zl4850]

when l was in high school,l saw your book,it’s really a fantastic trip, last year I took the same route by motorcycle，It ’s really fresh to see the familiar scenes in the film

[@jacobsamosino3288]

Very satisfying ang truly inspiring❤️

[@amelialiu57]

老雷，太爱你了！我比你小太多，但很希望有一天能见见你！我觉得你应该和那个女孩试着重新开始感觉你们是相爱的！还有你竟然在山上刻自己的名字，这是个坏习惯！😄😄太佩服你了，不是每个人能做到这些！！

[@user-on4lo9dt6f]

扯什么网吧犊子呢？！刻名字的那个岩石又不是名胜古迹，谈何坏习惯？！部长脑子

[@abdullahalaama]

WoW WoW WoW !! You are such an Amazing inspiration 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼.. keep it up, I'll get to Germany one day and hope to meet you.

[@SlavicRS]

Respect dude! ✊

[@Katherine_inthehouse]

Thiz animation iz zoooo cool. I already watched the first (2009) video since its on my recommendation .

[@paddykeitel6285]

More and more interested in your experience

[@JimmyTandjoeng]

So amazing travel.. I am so proud of you... 👏👏👏✊✊✊ The best story telling....🇮🇩

[@N0BODYEDITS]

2020 and I still love this video

[@Divalo]

omg this is so good

[@Jappanb]

Nice animation dude

[@rinikusumawati5606]

Very nice and love it... ❤

[@nele7679]

Tolles Video

[@georgemachis9097]

You are awsome bro❤

[@ruslanography4700]

You area an inspiration 😊

[@MrMehditeflak]

Love the animation

[@cynthiahofer2903]

Frickin' amazing.

[@jamiegoforth]

I love this!

[@CarlosSantero]

Sehr sehr schönes Video. R.I.P Lehrer Xie Das Video ist ein echtes Kunstwerk! Congrats an alle Beteiligten. Du bist wirklich inspirierend Christoph!!!! Un saludo desde Bacelona (Catalunya)

[@prathvlog3631]

HI5 buddy! nice vlog!

[@Aconcagua-Travelblog]

Sehr schön gemacht von Deinem Kumpel, die Animationen! Am ursprünglichen Video hat mir übrigens besonders gut gefallen, dass Du L´Aventurier als SKA-VERSION genommen hast!

[@laketufu]

Epic Journey!

[@holzfallerlp]

Top notch 👌

[@watermelonlemon5007]

Can you imagine if this was a game...? You're going on the longest walk, and on the way you have side quests and such. It could either be strictly an adventure-action, or it could be adventure-puzzle. That would so cool. No...? Only me...? I see...

[@Miriam-fk9wr]

Touching ❤️

[@zerotonine807]

Super geil, das ist LEBEN!

[@liahaohao]

愈多的阅读，愈多的喜爱。

[@userqwr924]

Touching!

[@tobyli52]

Epic journey, Epic stories

[@ridmanforgen1369]

fantastic!

[@bubatzbuben4052]

damn i’m waiting for the next part so bad

[@imademedikasurya3917]

This is high quality content...

[@Motorradbummler]

sehr sehr cool! Klasse!!!

[@dishantbatule5030]

WONDERFUL

[@datdogstealingpeoplevideos3387]

You should do a remastered version of this when you reach your home at germany (He is in germany and half way there)

[@mounix23]

Very nice presentation, well done! What's the name of the software you use for it ?

[@prop1joe]

great video.