Xi'an culture documentary! Chinese hamburgers, Muslim quarter, high school kung fu! | Inside China

[@kencupid]

This is a great video and i enjoyed watching it very much! As a chinese living and working in New York, USA, it even makes me a little emotional and homesick, especially I happen to watch it today - 10/01/2019, China’s 70th Anniversary since its founding. I really hope there are more people from the globe to go to China and explore and see it though their own eyes, and beautiful documentaries like this open a window for foreign friends to have a peek of the Middle Kingdom, it’s culture, history, education, people’s views, mindsets, real daily life, etc. Nowadays I’ve seen too many western media demonizing China blindly in a very political way, which make some first-hand raw materials like this even more invaluable. I greatly appreciate the creating team’s efforts and wonderful work! Each country has its pros and cons, China is not perfect either, but it has many beautiful aspects, a hard working people, and no doubt is one of the most important world engines of this century. I’m very proud of my country and proud to be a chinese, and happy birthday to you! BTW I’ve never been to Xi’An, even though I eat Roujiamo in NY all the time. It’s definitely on my list to visit!

[@joeyd4364]

Rarely do I see a documentary with subtitles in two languages alternating between English and Chinese. All of Graeme's videos are outstanding. This proves that you don't need to spend a lot of money for high quality. This video could easily be mistaken for a BBC or National Geographic documentary. Well done.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks Joey!

[@ac8228]

The only difference about BBC is that they will only talk bullshit about China to destroy their image

[@drjamesallen6012]

Better, than the BBC I must say. And for the amount of money I reckon the average BBSh*t programme would cost, this show is my new favourite! ❤️

[@浪里个帅]

@@graemelangford4094 You didn't go to see the Terracotta Warriors！

[@TheWctman]

I lived in xian from 2005 to 2009. I love that city. Taught English first at Jin yuan da ming gong and then at Jiao tong university. So many memories, so many wonderful friends. A great experience. Xian is the food capital of the universe.

[@detrickguillory7537]

What a beautiful & charming video of Xi’an. All your videos of beautiful China are very informative & respectful. You are a class act & I wish you great success in all your endeavors.

[@peterlee7360]

I have watched three of the previous Silk Road series, this is just as good. Very well made and highly professional documentary.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks Peter!

[@ItinerantIntrovert]

I really love how you go out of your comfort zone and interact with locals. Really valuable footage of a fascinating culture

[@xcyuan7567]

I am so proud to be born in Xi'an and also grew up there. That middle school was where I studied at. I never thought it would be featured in a KZbin video, and I don't remember we ever practiced Wushu lol.

[@graemelangford4094]

they enter into national competitions for Wushu now I think. They were pretty damn good! haha

[@czqz2250]

校友好

[@winniehwm]

Wow it’s hard to believe that your crew has only a few people. I would have confused this with a BBC documentary if not specified. This is indeed great work here. I hope that you can film more about China and maybe Southern China next time?

[@jhhwanghwang888]

Winnie_hwm. WELL SAID

[@RoelVandePaar]

Agree. Very impressive work.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks Winnie. Hoping to have some more vids done soon!

[@xz1891]

Better than BBC

[@ac8228]

It's easy to see the difference from BBC, BBC will only talk bullshit about China

[@taceldi]

I smiled from ear to ear watching this and seriously admire your courage and dedication to immersing yourself into a different culture! Well done!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you, much appreciated. I love trying to immerse myself in places as much as possible. It's the best way to experience the world!

[@ibrahimmalcolm5406]

I know Im randomly asking but does anybody know a method to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly lost my password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me.

[@uriahdante5982]

@Ibrahim Malcolm instablaster ;)

[@bayezidhtanu2907]

I'm from Northwestern Poly-technical University ,Xi'an . Felling Lucky to live in a city like Xi'an . Anyway I climbed Mount Huashan in Last August , it's just amazing experience :D

[@wilsonedwards3961]

im your schoolmate and im Chinese.

[@ashikaghitrakowshik8306]

Wow!!!

[@yeyue6205]

校友，哈哈

[@kiervylopena1384]

Bayezidh Tanu i am also from xi’an ,so where are you now my friend

[@yangzhong666]

Hello, I am from Xi'an, I graduated from University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

[@christophernicol4762]

Major production companies have a lot to learn from you. Incisive, stylish reporting. Thank you!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks man!

[@footontheway]

Excellent work. Good for who needs to get inspired to visit China and for those who spent already some times there. Looking forward to watch the next episodes.

[@lordives7181]

You earned my utmost respect for singing Xian Opera :) Subscribed!

[@graemelangford4094]

Haha thank you! It was very difficult!

[@bigfyt5481]

I saw my teacher in the video. Thank you for bring my memories back

[@clairegan3643]

I’m a Chinese, and I live in HangZhou, a city near Shanghai. I’ve been to Xi’an for several times, but I think you know the city more than I do. Your video is great. I really enjoy watching your videos. Thank you so much♥️

[@cathyzhai444]

Thank you so much for making such a wonderful documentary about my hometown. I moved to Australia 15 years ago but Xi’an always have a special place in my heart. I went to that high school for two years and still best friends with people I studied with back in the days, seeing the kids brings my eyes to tears 😭

[@graemelangford4094]

It's a wonderful school. I showed the doc to all of the kids at the school after it was completed and they loved watching themselves! haha

[@vincentbaytion2720]

This video deserves more views! You've convinced me to go to Xian this year! More power and pls continue the excellent work.

[@SweetSourTravel]

I love videos about city tours, markets and street food. Xian, where I was recently and also made some videos, is a fantastic city with lots of points of interest in your neighborhood. Loved your video

[@li689400]

I'm from Xi'an. Love this city. This video is great for me to teach my students.

[@graemelangford4094]

I love it too. And miss it very much! Hope your students enjoy the film :) What do you teach?

[@li689400]

I teach Chinese. This video is what I want for this week's Chinese culture "China Today".My students really enjoy watching the school of Xi'an. Besides these 3 episodes, do you have more? Thank you.

[@graemelangford4094]

That sounds great! At the moment I only have this and the episodes about the Silk Road. But I'm working on some ideas for more films in China. Any suggestions would be welcome! :)

[@Atao-kz4zu]

but youtube is banned in china

[@chensi3389]

Atao 7860 its not difficult to get a VPN

[@ghost70639]

i live in xi'an since 3 years now , it really becomes my second home

[@norbertoramirez0]

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[@维睿安]

I lived in Xian one year. I'm an american, and it was so eye-opening and my heart was deeply touched by the warmth of the 西安人。 you have loved them well, and I salute you for that, fellow traveler. May the Lord bless you.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! It's a great place.

[@Seeker2324]

Loved the documentary. Unbelievable quality. Please keep making these. Maybe a video blog? I’m Chinese and I go to China a lot, but I never stepped inside a middle school, so that was particularly interesting. The old lady was just wonderful. Loved that you tried doing local opera - that was funny. Bravo!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks Arthur!

[@chebzcool]

I musst say, this is the best video from a private channel that i have watched!!!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks so much!!

[@Ericsqxu]

It's so amazing. Like every documentary you make. More please!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! I will have more coming soon!

[@raphael9256]

why didn't upload videos，you are so gifted!!! I'm sure you will make a huge difference because you are such a brilliant people!

[@clarefriend1376]

I love Xi'an. Another fantastic video.we tried the night dancing too. The people were so friendly and helpful. I found the night market a bit overwhelming.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! Yes, I suppose it can be quite a full on experience. When we were filming this it was the national day holiday so there were just so many people in the market!

[@ichij7753]

Yes, That's the place I grow up. old and modern city. Have fun friend

[@xuchun5371]

大妈广场舞文化就是中国的垃圾文化

[@fly-kk3ph]

总要给她们找点事做，跳舞比找事好多了吧

[@azalangel3416]

Nice .. do u recommend foreigner student ?

[@fionaphonzi6307]

Graeme, what a delight it is to watch your videos!!! Mary

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you, Mary!

[@mingqu1840]

Graeme Langford c

[@karendong4868]

As a Chinese I am really happy that you enjoy yourself in China :) Looking forward to seeing next episode. BTW, if you love modem city, Peking, Shanghai and Guangzhou are the best choices. And Peking is also rich for Chinese history. And, if you have plenty of time for travelling around, Sichuan province and Yunnan province have the most breath taking scenery. (I would love to recommend my hometown, Daqing, too, however it is minus 20 degrees right now so it is a little cold LOL)

[@graemelangford4094]

I've been to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou before. My favourite is Shanghai! If I can film something in those cities then I will. I recently travelled to Kashgar and filmed something else so that will be coming soon for you to watch :). Maybe I should go to Daqing before the winter! haha

[@7motion985]

Thank you for posting this. Absolutely love ❤️ this documentary

[@anairo5341]

I'm going to work in Xi'an for one year. This video made me even more eager to go if possible. Thank you! I can't wait to try everything!

[@aibook3391]

Again, beautifully done, professionalism, loving attitude and passion.

[@parisqs]

Xian is one of the most historical city of China. It was capital of 13 dynasties, from Qin dynasty(221 BC) to Tang dynasty(618~907). It even get a foreign name called "Khumdan".

[@enviadinho]

Graeme is a very nice guy ! I have been in Xian last june (2018) e i loved the experience.

[@fabycat718]

my wife is from Xi'An, and she loves your video. Thanks bro!

[@graemelangford4094]

Glad she enjoyed it! It's a special place for me too.

[@kailiu4870]

What a great documentary! I have been dreaming for visiting Xi'an because of the rich history and culture of the ancient city. Can't wait to go to xi'an next time when I go to China.

[@冯超-d8d]

我是西安人，现在在印度工作！ 为你对陕西的饮食、秦腔文化的宣扬表示尊重！👍👍👍

[@guillermochaparro424]

Excellent and fascinating video, about the silk road and about the city of Xi'an. Thanks Graeme¡¡¡

[@graemelangford4094]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@최우성-g7g]

This channel deserves more subscribers

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you!

[@PGC2902]

great work.looking forward for the new episode

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks man! I have a documentary on western China coming out in the next couple of months so keep your eyes open for it!

[@yananneteoh9818]

Like watching your videos, Game... they're fun and detailed. Shot more places and people... right where the action is! Well done!Love Chinese opera and your singing is really coming on with the help of the diva. Amazing.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you very much Anne!

[@yuewang4192]

It's a great video, my hometown is Xi'an, l m studying in Sydney right now, really miss home and Roujiamo haha！

[@graemelangford4094]

I miss Roujiamo every day now haha!

[@timelessd9096]

roujiamo if you reverse it to mojiarou means no fake meat.

[@SocialistMafia]

Well done, thank you for doing this for my homeland. I hope you have a good time in China and I've gotta say your Chinese is really good! Keep up the good work!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks man! Really glad you enjoyed it. I'm still working on my Chinese!

[@traveltheworld7916]

Nice Xi'an city to visit I am also here now and trying to visit these places one by one every week Including hiking the mountains, foods specially noodles, historical palaces, glass bridge,most incident city wall, rivers etc. I suggest you all to visit the Xi'an city China. Thank you guys

[@Chinareport]

Just while are working to improve our information on Xian and Shaanxi, we are going to listen to this and share it with all our friends via twitter and Facebook. Hoi there.

[@natemash7483]

really well done this really gives me all the feels after having lived there recently

[@archerx9264]

Xi'an is my hometown and my grandparents also came from Shanghai, who were the pioneers to move with Jiaotong University. It's really an immersive tour in Xi'an where you found more than delicious food. I wish I could share this series with more people!

[@ろくさん-j3p]

Great video. Makes me wish to visit CHina. Thank you.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks man. Go when you get the chance! It's got so much to offer.

[@elizeberthchang1246]

A great video giving us an insight into the culture and the people's way of life. Huashan was spectacular. 😇😆😅

[@graemelangford4094]

Huashan is pretty special! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@951330875]

你这个字幕，我给满分，视频很不错

[@mingxinjiao5279]

厉害了啊哈

[@annalim3050]

Love the respect the students show to their teachers.

[@janetmunford5945]

Lovely video. Must return to Xi’an to see the bits I missed

[@zaff5525]

thanks for this insight into china mate excellent video you got a sub

[@graemelangford4094]

Glad you liked it!

[@tcslife3336]

I visited Xi'an about 10 years ago and fell in love. I actually cried on the plane leaving. It felt like leaving home.

[@graemelangford4094]

I know the feeling!

[@DreKC]

Awesome video! I'm thinking about studying there this spring

[@graemelangford4094]

Great, man! Where you thinking of studying?

[@DreKC]

Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Mandarin and Chinese Culture. Just sent my application for the scholarship the other day. Know anything about the school?

[@graemelangford4094]

I know where it is but I don't know much about it specifically. But, there's a guy who studies there on this comment feed so get in touch with him :)

[@DreKC]

I will, and thanks again for making videos like this, they're really helpful for people like me who want to know more about a place

[@DreKC]

Graeme, I just stumbled upon this video and it’s making me feel super nostalgic! I just wanted to tell you this video influenced my decision to go to Xi’an and it absolutely changed my life! I have since been to China 6 times and I just got accepted to study language for a year at Nanjing University, hope I can go since COVID-19 may prevent me. Thank you again for this video man 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.

[@juliawalker1117]

Very interesting video of ancient China!

[@user-xh1rc2ng5r]

Enjoying your channel! Love to visit China someday!👍👍👍

[@daviddemar8749]

Just as fantastic as one of your silk road episodes. Just li hao hen hao mate😊👌

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks!

[@suginami123]

Well done. Fascinating video. I envy you speaking Chinese. I went last year to chengdu and chongqing and they were fabulous. Xian next. Maybe Harbin

[@oz4074]

This us such a great documentary. Please keep doing what you are doing guys. Is there any other of your works available online?

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! At the moment all of the documentary work we have done is only youtube channel. But there will be more later this year!

[@hao8291]

Xian, an amazing city with ancient Chinese heyday culture and modern characters, if you can add some scripts of Big wide-goose pagoda and Qin dynasty terracotta worriers of the city wall, people will know more about this ancient luxury culture. Anyway, I am happy to watch your video about my city, a place you will never forget once you been there.

[@lilyli7041]

You did great job singing!!! I used to sing Chinese opera my self.

[@graemelangford4094]

That's great! I'm not sure the teacher thought i was that good hahaha

[@lunadeberry3380]

great video Graeme. Your videos are cultural and of quality and fun. I love it. Why there is no subtitles?

[@raylangford2925]

Good solid peace of work.

[@debmak1184]

I just watched your videos. Beautifully done and I hope to see more in the future!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you so much!

[@aaryndu]

glad that you enjoyed my hometown :)

[@graemelangford4094]

it's a great place!

[@Hanmoon850]

I love this video goog man...interisting

[@graemelangford4094]

thank you!

[@tingwu1290]

I thoroughly enjoyed your work, only you don't have too many videos....Please show us more of your trips, china or around the around. I like your candid, light hearted way of story telling; and I can tell you did your research!

[@Joy3269]

Very nice video, fantastic video. All should watch.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks, Joy!

[@kko-punch7059]

You are good sports! Keep traveling my friend. Spread peace to the world!

[@mounthuashan9580]

i love your documentary ,learn a lot from yr video and proud of being huashan local

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Huashan is a pretty spectacular place - I loved it!

[@agriculturemachinedanhua3209]

quite Good video. u are more professional than many Chinese. Wish ur channel will be better day by day.

[@toddjohnson6981]

You are amazing . . . brave . . . funny . . . amazing stuff here.

[@rf9164]

Well done with the singing. Really enjoyed this documentary.

[@Zel912]

Beautiful documentary.

[@mechannel7046]

Wish you could continue making your China documentaries.

[@bayezidhtanu2907]

And it's really a good work from You : )

[@graemelangford4094]

+Bayezidh Tanu Thank you!

[@yanmo2000]

"every night I'd came for him"...wow

[@yongteikseng]

Thanks for sharing. But why so few videos? Are there more coming? Definitely looking forward.

[@leongao4295]

I am Xi'anese. The Gaoxin First High School is second best high school in Shaanxi. So excited to see people to explore my hometown.

[@graemelangford4094]

It's a great school!

[@latortoisaurus3507]

this really good work film should has more viewer

[@joshq2669]

A great job.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you!

[@jirapanmanee5501]

Another excellent work, thank you.

[@shannonsutherland2450]

Best video I’ve seen on Xi’an. Cheers 🥂

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks, Shannon!

[@-cheng4139]

OMG that roujiamo store is near my home, i often eat breakfast there. I miss Xi'an so much....

[@azalangel3416]

Hey .. well done! .. I hope u do more videos .. can't wait to do the experience by my self 🥳

[@disconnect167]

Awesome videos, esp the Silk Road series. Good work! Do some more :). Also, were you living in China to learn Chinese so well?

[@Bruno10189]

heart warming and intelligent!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you!

[@erbinabarus6258]

beautiful story. thanks for sharing.

[@graemelangford4094]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MrCCTV20]

Your video is really great

[@car24dude]

Thank you for sharing

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you for watching!

[@yangzhong666]

When you come to Xi'an, you have a sense of belonging

[@daniel-bkk]

Awesome video mate! There are parts where I could see a bit of Karl Pilkington in you, but that's praise not criticism! Great city Xi'an.

[@xiaoq8329]

Why don't you continue to make videos any more? They're amazing!

[@suisui_ltd]

the school in the video is located opposite to the place where i use to live, i can even see my window via some of the scenes, miss my hometown a lot

[@graemelangford4094]

It's a great place!

[@LondonEmergency999]

Having been to Xi'an myself, I can safely say you dcoumented the best bits.

[@graemelangford4094]

thank you

[@giacomocapodellago3246]

great piece of work.. Good for you for enjoying the dancing. "the Greatest Show on Earth", China. I have to see for myself..

[@Dragon-gl1rw]

Chinese people should be satisfied and appreciate what their government have done for them. Believe me or not, the grass is not always greener on the other side of the world. I have been to other part of China but not Xi'an. I have already plan to visit Xi'an for the first time next year in May. See you next year Xi'an!

[@darmaw22]

The Chinese government should be grateful that its people have sustained the largest bureaucracy in the world without much complaint.

[@neverlander1351]

Xi'an Gaoxin No.1 Middle School💕 I miss my hometown… Still remember the day that film this documentary.

[@付宽-x2q]

your videos deserve more views

[@sunnydaysddt2068]

very well-made video!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you!