Exploring a MING/QING ERA VILLAGE 🌾

[@ronniekok9421]

I recently discovered your channel. Due to our current lockdown in Malaysia, I’ve had time to catch up with your older videos where I learnt about your journey to where you are today in China. Stories like yours are not unusual. A western woman settling down in Asia to follow her love. I know many such women (and men) in Malaysia. I myself lived it. But what inspired me and put me in awe of you was/is the absolute certainty of your love for your man, the country, the people and the language. While the Westerners I’ve met and known have adapted and made a comfortable life for themselves in my country, you have immersed yourself completely into your adopted country. You demonstrate such a conviction of the correctness of your life’s choices….it is really awe inspiring. Furthermore, I’m ashamed to admit I’m ethnically Chinese but can barely string a sentence in Mandarin to save my life, although I do get by in Cantonese. You, however, have mastered Mandarin in a few short years. I’ve subscribed because I want to support and follow you on your journey. You’re a wonderful lady and Wei is a lucky man. I wish you nothing but the very best.

[@jdjssd.n.jsjssjs8951]

Thanks for showing us the other side of China where it is still untouched by modernization. China is such a huge and diverse country and I am sure you will have plenty of materials for your videos. Keep going Kate.

[@RespectOthers1]

Once again Kath randomly found a large golden nugget and generously showed and shared it with us. :D

[@kats_journey_east]

😎😎😎

[@圣母婊与流氓的机会]

Very sight expending even for Chinese 😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@小肉肉-f4u]

Confucius is always the best ❤❤❤🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳

[@小肉肉-f4u]

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[@李斯基-i7y]

@Albert YK Chen yeah bro I also think Kath is look a lot like Blondie, even with the same character and personality. I think they should make a video together, it would be a fabulous experience

[@採菊绚麗]

Thank you very much, Katherine. My family thoroughly enjoy your educational and entertaining eye witness reports on rural China and very happy to see you have such a caring, loving, upright and responsible boyfriend. Well done!! China is fascinating in terms of its scale, diversity, national security, cultural heritage, pace of change and progress, social harmony and civility. You are very lucky to have the opportunity to be part of this vibrant and dynamic country. 恭喜妳！

[@PHATDAWGEATS]

Katherine’s Journey to the South (from Russia to China) 🙏❤️🇺🇸🌎

[@BestofChina]

Great to see amazing real life of Chinese people in these local places! Love those ancient treasures of traditional architectures! Thanks for showing us these interesting handicrafts.

[@eyewitness8145]

1:33 I am amazed you think squalid chicken dwellings are amazing. You never been to typical villages and don't know how squalid they are. I can't use the word dirty because it's far far beyond that.

[@huatlam8752]

Just subscribed. This channel is really good. None of those pretentious tourist areas and glossy cities. Just beautiful local places and backyards.....warts and all!

[@driftert5687]

Amazing video, I like your style showing true China's rural life

[@xingzou1540]

点个赞，好漂亮的古村，跟up主一样。 Wish u good and happy life.

[@abhilashmg6856]

In all videos of you when you tell you from US they start telling the story,and I am amused that how in China even the grassroot people come to know about the diplomatic ties of their own country. By the way I am jealous of your Mandarin speaking skills and Wei, love and support from Indian

[@Ibrahim86373]

not to meantion no one beats her badly, no one even says go back to your country with dirty words

[@streetmanners9048]

But they just bring it up a little bit and they didn't try to be mean or treat her badly right

[@大象大头]

The Chinese see the government and the people separately. Ordinary people in the United States are ordinary people and have nothing to do with the U.S. government.

[@Kotak8]

Unlike Americans in Kentucky, West Virginia, SC, Mississippi, Deep South & so on, the vast majority of Chinese don’t live a cocoon. They are open-minded & well-informed.

[@michaeltan6682]

Thanks Katherine for showing us rural China and interacting with the locals. Embracing the local culture is the best way to explore the world.

[@creestee08]

love the architecture. more ancient houses/buildings please.

[@mohammedibrahim42]

Thanks Katherine for this journey you are amazing i will always love you and respect you 🌴😊 God bless you and bless your family

[@YouTube-sdhw]

阳离子：非常感谢你！你以一个美国人的身份用英语将你在中国生活的所见所闻真实客观地讲给全世界的观众听，在这个充满谣言、偏见、误解的舆论环境中，中国人太需要你这样的节目了！喜欢你！支持你！

[@kats_journey_east]

谢谢你的支持❤️🌼期待继续分享😛

[@geovanihans7104]

Beautiful place!

[@shockdude]

This is the 3rd video of yours I’ve watched all this evening, too love cycling around different countries, I think its the only way to truly experience a country and its culture, I’m Australian Chinese and I’m learning so much about my own culture. Your love for Chinese culture really makes your video’s fun and enjoyable to watch 😀 thank you!

[@chessdaddy0720]

徽州文化 is full of rich culture. I'd love it. We need a new generation of Chinese people to keep it.

[@yaacobariffin481]

Enjoyed your video so much. Brings me memory while I was a kid interact daily with my Chinese neighbors in the kampong. Had seen so much differences living practices between my grandfathers and my neighbour. Lots of lessons learnt.

[@philipshim4768]

Love your videos of the off-the-beaten-track rustic villages and friendly locals. Look forward to more such adventures. My 2 cents: Politics can sometimes be a nice ice breaker. Use it to your advantage to learn more about their lives.

[@bob.b.s8338]

This is a truly beautiful village, ancient houses and streets, hard working people.

[@jackjohn850]

You really made lots of awesome videos. Really appreciate.

[@eddiegerahty3454]

villages in South Anhui province are very traditional. I went there twice and I love there.

[@abhayalaukik1365]

Love the content and your energy!

[@qiangfu7271]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@eq3294]

I grew up in China but moved abroad during high school. Your videos bring back memories of me as a kid exploring the villages next to my city with my parents, I've not had this down to earth experience in a very long time. I hope to come back to China soon and go back to see the villages.

[@Sterlicht-Verheugen]

That green coloured bean is called mung bean and the juice made out of it is very refreshing and can prevent heat stroke. As an anhui local I’m surprised u ca find such place to travel to, as it’s highly un-commercialized and rarely known to outsiders even within China itself, let alone tourism.

[@leeronald1461]

Thank you for sharing this nice video. Can see traditional skills and items and the wonderful old places.

[@xiaomingzhou7011]

Investigative mind, investigative eyes. Good for you, Katherine.

[@micho999]

Nice and interesting place. So peaceful.👍

[@TheGohbomba]

History always make me wonder how wonderful to live in this type of village and the houses , hoping one day i can visit too, thank you for your amazing video

[@Boilthebunny15]

I love these out of the way, untouristy vlogs. Informative and fascinating. Thanks:)

[@cheahd]

Wonderful great video,thank you!, I’m Hakka waiting for your Hakka village tour someday

[@kats_journey_east]

I really want to visit the circular Hakka houses in Fujian😍😍it’s definitely on the itinerary

[@bombomu2]

@@kats_journey_east waiting for it too.. from hakka chinese overseas.

[@shinshin8616]

lovely videos of village life. Nice 😘

[@中加小家庭]

Beautiful!

[@juanloo8913]

Love ur videos not sure why, maybe the rural and old places are so refreshing

[@waiyee4410]

Katherine, it’s amazing how you find these villages! Your love with the Chinese old stuffs and villages gives them a brand new meaning. Thanks for sharing! Keep it going.

[@lifeinreview3272]

Thank you for showing us these beautiful country villages. I would love to see you experience the hospitality of miao villages as well. =)

[@ilipika4105]

tkx for showing. i am a chinese and i wont able to know the place without you introducing. much appreciated!!

[@yapsiauwsoengie6507]

Beautiful village! ❤

[@lawrencemai9889]

Love all these videos. Brings back memories of my childhood. These are fantastic.

[@weiwang9071]

Great job Katherine! I enjoy seeing my home country from an American’s perspective. I came to the US for graduate school 12 years ago and have been living here since then. It’s fascinating to see how an American experience daily life in China. Your mandarin and cultural competency are excellent!

[@ZhaoLi-d9s]

Katherine,Thank you for introducing culture of anhui province, your pronunciation is great,I almost can understand what you said. This is a funny vlog.

[@alam3066]

Great trip to this place, keep going Kat !

[@10lauset]

Interesting village. Thanks. Cheers.

[@skywire5595]

very very nice ...love your video

[@gadgetgasspoll2923]

Interesting village

[@gavinyin6866]

As a chinese living in australia, I really like what you explored and it always reminds me the feeling. Thank you.

[@sikpin2985]

Agreed.. It is a beautiful and unique town..

[@Zerpentsa6598]

Another interesting video and place. Thank you.

[@Jerry113]

2:10 lmao she knew where this was heading

[@bingliu3212]

So beautiful village! Thanks for sharing!

[@davepsk7334]

Wonderful place and wonderful adventure as always. Love those arts and crafts they do there. I remember those straw fans my mother used to have when I was young. Did'nt know it was made from leafs like that. Thought it was grass of some sort. Nowadays you don't find them sold here anymore. Which reminds me of the Chinese paper umbrellas of those days. Do you still see those in China today? They're usually made with bamboo and I'm not sure what those paper are. I think waxed paper or something. Maybe Wei knows? It's very heavy but functional.

[@kats_journey_east]

I see some cute little umbrellas in gift shops every once in a while but they aren’t made of paper, they are made some kind of fabric. I guess those umbrellas vanished with industrialization

[@yaacobariffin481]

You must be old enough to remember about paper umbrella

[@YohannesKristiawan]

many entertainer (let's say singer) sing remarkably (and enjoyable), but very few just simply bring joy. many youtubers create good & worthy to watch contents, but your content bring so much positive emotions, and that's very rare. keep it up. I'm a new subscriber. THANKS for sharing those videos...

[@Pingmin]

Nice! Good one.

[@pumpkinsandme6238]

I want to be you lol. So fascinating. And speaking the language opens up so many doors to experience what most tourist wouldn't.

[@bernardfong1019]

Thanks Kath.....

[@Akandos]

the people in this village looks so chill...

[@haoryu3233]

every step in China is like a new adventure :D

[@LiLi-qh7wu]

true

[@frankie2022]

Your interest in exploring let you see even more than many Chinese people. China is so big.

[@fool9111z]

Katherine, you are an amazing person. I think you are writing your life book in China as Fushia Dunlop and Tim Clissold did theirs. Best wishes for your adventure!

[@MrYetze]

FYI , there is a museum of Chinese ancient building in Boston. A foundation purchased the old house in south of Anhui and transported it to Boston

[@facefunny2518]

Nice!

[@CCMphilip]

great stuff. great intro to those who are unfamiliar with China or find it mysterious... keep it up.

[@forjw2google135]

old Chinese villages are so interesting 👍

[@ginausaraga7680]

i like this also kat, just like i watching 🇨🇳 chinise ancient drama...

[@jerrylew4970]

Great video and love to see more you share lief in China, thanks

[@oslonor5153]

Wow... really fun trip again !!!

[@TC-ro7qs]

Cool and relaxing scenery .

[@beNatureable]

Nice, the subscription went up! The village looks like my hometown and I am very familiar with those local accent. Those dishes are my favorites. Wei was tricking you when you ask the soy beans in those two containers. It is actually the fermentation process to make soy sauce.

[@sosochio4374]

谢谢分享。很漂亮淳朴的村子。典型的徽派民居，白墙灰瓦，高高的马头墙可以防火。

[@gaoip1778]

You need to invite Wei in more of your videos, love his sarcasm. Hahaha.👍

[@cskuangrencskuangren7929]

Katherine, you are an honest woman with a sense of justice!

[@easwaranbhatt3733]

woman

[@cskuangrencskuangren7929]

@@easwaranbhatt3733 Thank you !

[@cheese-df1yx]

really lovely trip! many amazing things

[@alessiii58]

最喜欢水果“杨梅”旺季快到了

[@jamesleung834]

Good videos,I’ll will take you a whole to explore all the villages in China

[@perfectpinch1700]

I love it!! 杨梅酒！

[@jfeng4544]

Another very lovely espisode. This should be a village in Anhui, but I feel it's so close to my hometown in Jiangsu, even the local dialect.

[@kats_journey_east]

It’s in Anhui😎

[@singpaofeature8866]

😍 Love this village

[@whitemoon5752]

Beautiful

[@pollychu5483]

I guess, it is longann juice 龍眼汁 Or green beans drink 綠豆湯 which is good for balancing/detox your system if you ate too much deep fried food. Thanks for showing us around Najing 🙏

[@Joylin0921]

Mung bean drink is the best to stay cool in summer~ bring me back to my childhood in China

[@hongbozhao3883]

It's mung bean juice! a must-have in summer

[@Henryguo217]

Really cool

[@dokingjonson6173]

Interesting place.

[@tongo148]

Very interesting.

[@NicolasD414]

Hahaha...Kung Fu movie bamboo! Classic!

[@cltang1446]

It’s my hometown, welcome!

[@jeremytang6381]

Good to see you in youtobe . I am your fans of douyin

[@joneslo5572]

Thanks for showing the real historical parts of China that even citified Chinese haven't been.

[@alex_ng529]

👍 love from malaysia

[@aarontang2496]

阳离子不仅漂亮还聪明，真的羡慕你的男朋友！

[@z_a_r_a_oxowowsb7511]

Seems a nice place to lives

[@fadilasadeck9992]

I love ur videos 😍

[@yezih2694]

love you guys

[@stanbimi]

Nice to capture these rural villages before they're "gentrified." Interesting that even villagers are informed about the American knee on the neck strategies with China's economic progress.

[@songjin9420]

查济非常漂亮，谢谢你分享真实的中国，你普通话说的真好

[@wpeng4]

Love your videos

[@小肉肉-f4u]

English is not my first language. But, I feel this American girl's accent is very different from CNN and Fox.

[@NicolasD414]

She's actually Chinese in her previous life :)

[@nina793]

I like listening to her speaking chinese 😁😊😊😊

[@truthbetold001]

We had a now defunct old Sydney town, colonial recreation settlement that was visited twice at Gosford over an hour drive up the north coast. Again the long distance or lost of interest killed it.

[@linewalker]

Wow ☺