A Weekend in my Life in Chengdu, China

[@lpgilber]

This is why I love your channel. I learned that you can actually see a drag show in China. Sometimes with Western news, one only hears the negatives about a country. Plus, I am glad that you were part of the interview process for students who want to get into your school. To me that's so cool.

[@Nairah912]

I agree, I’m 1st gen British, it’s always been interesting to see how my own country is portrayed in the west, yet I find myself occasionally falling into the trap of judging other countries based on how they’re portrayed in the west.

[@ensteffo]

Its not even as much of only western media reporting negative news about a country, but completely fabrication stories which does not correspond to reality in the slightest, most famous example being Iraq WMD, but especially China, DPRK, Cuba etc are countries which western media throw evidence gathering out the window when deciding what they allow them self to claim.

[@billinsf88]

May I suggest you look up Jin Xing, a very popular TV host in China who happens to be a Transgender celebrity!!!

[@lpgilber]

@@billinsf88 Thanks.

[@billinsf88]

@@lpgilber no worries, love to share what I know about China with others.

[@OmeidaYangshuo]

"nature is so good for your mental health" truer words were never spoken

[@pandabearoceanpark]

This is new: I did not know China has drag queen performance! Take it easy. I can feel from your voice that you sounded a little lonely. Hopefully you can make more friends as time goes on.

[@josiehong]

I love Chengdu, and I love Jinsha Park! So happy to see that you are living in Chengdu now! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@daniellewilliams7560]

Awe girl you have so much to be proud of. It’s winter and cold , when the sun warms everything up you’ll be your happy self before you know it. Hang in there, also you inspire others with your heart and bravery.❤😊

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thank you so much!!

[@btsfan3822]

Cool, I’m Chinese and I might go to chengdu this summer

[@ZLL668]

Chengdu is the LGBTQ capital of China. I am so glad you showed us what local drag show looks like.

[@AleeseLightyear]

YASSS!

[@malcolm1896]

Girl... live your life! So cool.

[@AleeseLightyear]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Senju1k13]

Man, Chengdu was always on a list of places to visit, mostly for spicy cuisine around that area of China. Seeing that it's a queer friendly place makes me really happy ^.^ thanks for sharing!

[@susieangelo6410]

Hi Aleese, kudos you did well with the Pole Dancing. 👏

[@Robin_Skye]

In your black and white fit, you looked like a dancer on a Janet Jackson 90s MV. So funky and cool

[@AleeseLightyear]

hahahah thank you!

[@cecilabbey2955]

Oh bet!!! I was feeling a bit hesitant coming to Sichuan this fall but just because of the drag scene I’m excited 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AleeseLightyear]

yassss!! Drag makes everything better!!

[@tc2334]

Glad to know I'm not the only one who walks around my Chinese apartment singing Patti LaBelle.

[@sassclem3190]

Totally agree! Being in nature has such a calming affect. That museum was really lovely and looked jam packed full of history!!

[@paulanderson7796]

You are extraordinarily pretty. The camera loves you.

[@charliely1833]

Omg I once tried pole dancing and phew it was a workout and a half!!! The muscles I developed from a one hour crash course. Damn girl!!! You got the moves and the strength!! Good for you!!! Awesome!!! 🙌🏼

[@gloriastone3211]

What a fun and busy weekend you had Aleese! Glad you are getting out and having fun. Hope your mood starts to lift and you feel happier. Like you said - getting out in nature can help a lot. Take care.

[@BO-fp6ul]

Pole dancing, Drag shows, and Patti... Is this China? ...lol ... What a fun weekend Ms A.🧡 ...Thanks for sharing

[@hussainsiddique2211]

This is the 2nd video of you girl that I'm watching though.... you are amazingly showing rentals in chengdu etc. Lots of Love from my side.

[@AleeseLightyear]

Thanks!! Hope you watch more!

[@davidtriyadi]

Hi Alesse. We would like to thank you for the greatest recommendation things in China. Your vlog are helping us a lot. Especially on your Kunming & Dali Vlog. Me and my wife are enjoying China so much. We've been to Kunming, Lijiang, Dali ,Shangri-La, Chongqing, & Chengdu last months, and we felt great. And please please please make some videos in XishuangBana, Maybe you will love it. Thanks again Alesee. God bless

[@lindyralph8792]

Hey Aleese, I'm so happy you are starting to settle in, I think you are so brave with all your adventures. Just an FYI re this video, I noticed that your voice levels were pretty quiet and then the music was really loud and I had to keep turning the volume up and down 😅

[@Sthefaany]

Hello Aleese, I really want to live in China and when I found your channel I was very happy. Your videos are so chill and fun to watch and answered a lot of questions about some important topics. Can I ask you something? Is it difficult to find makeup for black skin there?

[@AleeseLightyear]

Awwww thanks so much! I'm working on a series now for ppl who want to move to china. honestly, it's not impossible, but it is hard to find makeup for Black skin. Usually buy it from a Chinese person who orders things for foreigners from amazon for a high price, get my family or friends to send it to me, or buy it when I'm traveling outside of China.

[@Sthefaany]

@@AleeseLightyear I see, thanks for answering. I already know that I'm gonna love this series 💕

[@KaMi-gz1il]

Aleese! I love your videos. I plan to move to China this year for studies, I'm curious about how you manage to move around, do you speak Chinese?

[@jackcullen5085]

I always say autumn/winter is the hardest time to move to a new place, because you're forced to see a place at it's "worst" (bad weather, slower social life, cold) before you can enjoy the summer(if you can't tell i'm a massive summer baby). I hope as it warms up and summer activities become possible you'll get more opportunities to go outside and feel happy with the move!

[@alejandroxie894]

Its true. especially in Chengdu, it is extremely cold and rainy during winter and early spring due to the geographic reason. And there is no central heating in this area.😂

[@gratefuldeadly7899]

it is maybe he weather in Sichuan province, it is always foggy cloudy and somewhat depressing. try to get out to more sunny places for a weekend trip.

[@AleeseLightyear]

I'm in Thailand now, so life outside of the grey Chengdu skies is amazing!

[@earth2ellie]

Kia is gorgeous!

[@AleeseLightyear]

She is!

[@ZLL668]

Really enjoyed your video . Would be great if we can watch the interview :)

[@carpediem44]

You are amazing. I am impressed by how open to new experiences you are. You can safely bike ride without a helmet? Nice!

[@AleeseLightyear]

A bike without a helmet is fine, but an E bike....would need a helmet!

[@MaryTStarseed]

❤😊

[@laurasanders5050]

Aleese, do you have a video talking about who you are and why you decided to move to China and do the job you do? Would love to hear your story!

[@DIYDiaz]

Love to see you having fun and enjoying new experiences again! ❤

[@ThePriceofTeainChina]

5:11 Your outfit 😍🎉

[@ThePriceofTeainChina]

Omg! The Oatly is 13 rmb cheaper than in Beijing!

[@lovewalkingtour356]

I love your videos ❤

[@deoclicianookssipinvieira5858]

All the best to you! I should not say this, but learn Chinese and get the most out of China. Different cultures! Being a possible bridge between the two countries, both of you people deserve better. The USA is getting more fascist every day.

[@raymondlianto9882]

Cool club.

[@maneil9297]

Seaweed 🎉🎉🎉

[@licher1988]

oh,no.4 middel-high school,the oldest school in china,

[@babytreese]

❤❤❤❤

[@李榮浩-r5o]

I think every black friend is full of acting talent🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AleeseLightyear]

hahahahha

[@anthonyluongo]

Do you find that the air pollution takes away from your quality of life and influences your health ? Asking because I am considering moving there. Thanks ❤

[@AleeseLightyear]

yes yes yes yessss....The pollution after time does effect your health and there are precautions that you take, like buying an air filters for your home. But I think most of all it effects your mood, when you see nothing but grey grey grey for weeks you start to feel a bit sad. Do your research and find out which city has low pollution and look for jobs there

[@MatteoLonghi7]

i just saw your way of holding the pen, so strange, lol also I kinda wanna know the name of the club, thank you face-blue-smiling

[@AleeseLightyear]

damn....not you coming for the way I hold my pen🙄🫠😕 The name of the club was in the video, it's called Pose Club

[@MatteoLonghi7]

sorry haha. I think that's the biggest gay club in town now, but I'm too introverted to go.@@AleeseLightyear

[@darkhalo153]

A DRAG SHOW?! TAKE MY FUCKING MONEY AND GET ME A PLANE TICKET STAT!