The Chinese Silk Road - Episode 3 - Kashgar, Xinjiang | Travel China

[@julielook6005]

Graeme, I am of Chinese ancestry from Guangdong province, born in Hong Kong, and have been living in Toronto, Canada for over 4 decades. Your Chinese Silk Road 3-episode series is extremely informative and entertaining. You and Chian Wang had taken the time to delve into the history and culture of each stop along your route, thereby adding context to your narrative. I agree wholeheartedly with some of the remarks here, the quality of your videos are comparable to productions from the BBC, National Geographic or The Discovery Channel. Keep up the great work!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks so much, Julie (and sorry for the late reply!!)

[@williamkiley2328]

@@graemelangford4094 Why have you stopped making videos? These are amazing and exactly what I was looking for!!

[@graemelangford4094]

@@williamkiley2328 hey will, I havent stopped making films. I work professionally now for ESPN. Hoping to make more travel stuff shortly though so keep your eyes open. Thanks!

[@rayshen1177]

You guys have a lot of talent. Frankly I was surprised halfway through the first episode when I discovered you were independent from any of the major production corporations. In fact this series was probably superior to most of the stuff that comes out of BBC or Nat Geo. Everything from the substantive narration to the visual cinematography to the editing and music was on point. I hope you make a lot more of these types of documentaries.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate it. Hopefully I can get my work seen on the same scale as BBC or NatGeo some day haha. I will be looking at making some more in the near future!

[@sbtechdif]

@@graemelangford4094 I agree with all of the praise offered for these episodes but maybe invest in a pop-shield for the narration. Other than that I look forward to your next uploads. Consider me subscribed.

[@graemelangford4094]

@@sbtechdif Thanks!

[@นนทยาคนตรง]

If you like silk road, then try NHK, japan.

[@julindaalinaga4451]

Yes, very professional’s Documantaries🌺😊

[@mabelvickers116]

I was DELIGHTED watching the 3 episodes. Your narrative is entertaining...you are very talented, keep up the EXCELENT work. Had learned a lot today.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks Mabel!

[@cia1829]

I originally watched these episodes for an assignment from school but I ended up completely forgeting about the assignment because I was enjoying watching these so much.

[@graemelangford4094]

glad to hear it!

[@bttrade6286]

What??!! There is no more??!! I was looking forward to seeing you tracing the silk road all the way through to Europe!! Do you have any plans to continue your journey from here to finish the entire silk road? Thoroughly enjoyed your videos.

[@iftikharkhan5353]

Awesome and unbiased documentary. For a person from Indian subcontinent, where weathering erased most of the ancient monuments and history drowned the ancient traditions, preservation of old and continuity of traditions in China is very appealing. The focus of this documentary on continuity of cultural heritage is greatly appreciated. Best wishes,

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AbdulGani-fx8pf]

Delightful and informative. The silk road will continue till eternity.

[@diacharabi9186]

There are not enough words for such amazing documentary. The three videos are so beautiful.Thank you for offering us this free ticket through our screens to the one of the most famous journeys of history.I already watched your videos not just once but many times and believe me I will again.I wish my trip was longer.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you for the great review! I'm happy that you have watched them many times. I hope to produce more like this as soon as I can!!

[@diacharabi9186]

Hopefully, waiting.

[@kzim56]

My wife and I will be traveling the Silk Road from Xi'an to Kashgar next month. Very glad to come across your work here. I've learned so much that I know will really enhance our experience.

[@PrabhakarKrishnamurthyprof]

Thanks a lot for this great documentary. I could really feel and smell the place.

[@graemelangford4094]

thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nickkulldude]

Enjoyed the series immensely. Thank you!

[@lindacloud361]

My son is in Xi'an today and I stumbled across your videos! Thoroughly enjoyed them all. You are a natural and I truly wish you all the best for the future. I expect to see you on the BBC one day as you are the fresh young face of the future - they need you!! Well done - brilliant x

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks for the kind words, Linda! I really appreciate it. What is your son doing in Xian? I'd love to work on the BBC some day! I'll be making some more stuff in 2018 so keep your eye out for it :)

[@lindacloud361]

Graeme Langford Hi Graeme - he's doing a Student union international cultural exchange Lancaster Uni/Beijing uni and took optional weekend trip to a Xi'an and Terracotta. Well you can't go all that way and not go can you??? Picking him up tomorrow from Manchester airport so can't wait to hear all about it 😍.

[@graemelangford4094]

Excellent. I'm sure he had a great time!

[@Aaron-yl2of]

@@graemelangford4094 LOL. I really like your work. You are a genius! BTW, most Chinese don't like BBC since some of their programs about China are not so objective, just bringing shame on China.

[@sylviahuitson8309]

Graeme that was fantastic!!! The quality, the content, the presentation. Well done! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you, Sylvia! I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@williepard]

Graeame Lankford, you have produced something brilliant, something that will last for ages. Bravo!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks man!

[@maryamf7109]

I never knew how diverse is China. Great people!

[@lynnelliot7256]

this is the best documentary I have seen, thank you for your clear speaking voice and not overpowering everything with music. You delivered such a lot of information the whole way through. And thank you for not spinning the camera around so fast that it makes one dizzy. I look forward to more docos from you, best wishes

[@nenakarim1617]

am a moslem from the philippines . . . its very nice to find ur docu on the moslems on the silk road. . i see many chinese in Madinah and Makkah and usually wonder how they live there. . thank you very much for the effort. . i hope you go a long way and best of luck for what u do. . its the best !!!

[@juanitafryer2360]

My 6th grade ancient history classes enjoyed their "visit" to the Silk Road. It was a welcome break from our textbook. Thanks for making history come alive!

[@graemelangford4094]

Ah glad they enjoyed it! It's a great topic for studying in schools!

[@RaulEndymionOfHyperion]

Outstanding documentary! Can't believe this doesn't have millions of views yet. Now I really want to see a series covering the whole route from China to Europe.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you!

[@МиланПиперски]

I finished all tree episodes and I can say that this is very well done documentary, better than any BBC or Nat Geo documentary that I watched, thank u for showing us this beautiful journey!

[@MAM-rv3jt]

I made my family n kids watch the whole series.. Thank you Graeme!!

[@回归常识-u1e]

I am blowing up how professional the documentary is

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you!

[@mohammedanwar8450]

Thank you so much for such a beautiful exposure of beautiful Chinese culture of Silk Road !!!

[@gelineavenir5905]

Thank you for all the work on the documentary. I often wondered about the Silk Road & this gave the knowledge I needed so long.

[@graemelangford4094]

I'm glad you found it so informative :)

[@maurieljoslyn4567]

This is a wonderful and amazing documentary. Please continue on and give us the Middle East and European parts of the Silk Road as well!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! I'll be making more soon!

[@yiang.391]

Great, great series, Graeme! This is so touching, literally, brought me to tears. Loved every bit of it, the scenery, the streets, the conversations, the people... Thank you for making such a great film of the beautiful, diverse life and culture of northwestern China which I myself as a Chinese haven't experienced so far.

[@rexthorolympus7124]

Wonderful, informative, sumptuous journey you have brought among the viewers. More! . . . Thank you!😊

[@aurorarocco8471]

Beautifully done. I was slowly losing interest in learning and cherishing the history and traditions of different cultures, but watching these videos made me realize how much I truly love it and how important and enriching it is. Incredible job!

[@rconry2575]

I love your work so much!! You go in depth and talk to the people- it's so fascinating to watch!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! I'm glad you appreciate that fact. I love the idea of talking a bit more in depth with local people. I think it adds so much more depth to the production!

[@benwetterling2819]

Fantastic. Now I know a little bit more about the Silk Road.

[@abdeenn3]

The best videos, Graeme. We need more. You will be missed! Thanks

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! I'll be making more soon!

[@Templemain]

Truly unforgettable. A great narrator. enjoyed every minute

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks Gary!

[@tasrikanam-rjs5537]

really excellent work! I'm going to use your videos for my presentation on Silk Road. Thank you

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks man! Hope it's useful for your presentation!

[@NGSHEKTIM]

Thanks these episodes are great. Greetings from an oversea chinese in the Netherlands!!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you!

[@motherandsondiaryuk9672]

Graeme you are one lucky guy also you seem to have the face and the persona to travel on this humble expedition This video has definitely created an adventure for my future travel and thank you for such a great video I hope you make as many videos and travel as many countries as you can best wishes and good luck from Bristol UK

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you. I will be trying to make more in the near future!

[@francoisehembert3243]

Enjoyed the 3 episodes in one go. ♥️ from Belgium.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks Francoise!

[@mort4d3l4]

Congratulations for the documentary. It was light to watch and took my attention all the time. Greetings from Brazil.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you Miguel! Glad to see it has reached Brazil!

[@rishirishiroopnarine5067]

Miguel Paes Brazil. the. land. of guns and drugs and H IV.

[@ousulivan]

@@rishirishiroopnarine5067 that is called Earth. Not Brazil.

[@leokatigbak6102]

Please do more vlogs, I like the good balance between visuals and narratives regarding silk road, very informative.

[@smwang7257]

Watched all 3 parts... Well done...👍🏻👍🏻

[@josehoraciocosta5921]

Worth a prize. Excellent. Very well timed and written. Thanks.

[@valeriefederwitz6294]

I am teaching an elementary course on the Eastern Hemisphere which is sadly lacking in visuals. Your series was so beautiful and informative. Thank you for all you put into this. The kids insisted on watching all three videos together!.

[@Hanible]

Finally a documentary worth watching. I think we can agree that most of us here are sick of major news and doc channels and their biased old condescending ways of dealing with non western cultures. I command you on your beautiful work.

[@Templemain]

Well done Graeme. I have been visiting China since 2001 for two, three months every year and I have never seen The Silk Road as you have shown it, Thank you for a great series.​

[@Ericsqxu]

Thank you very much for this professional documentary!

[@graemelangford4094]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stewartbone4236]

Utterly amazing. Nice balance as Graham does not dominate or seek attention. Great presenter, lovely composition.

[@amitdadhwal8119]

Splendid work...I was not able to get up before finishing all the 3 episodes of your journey. Came here with a curiosity on Silk Route and it was worth watching your journey. I wish you would have made more episodes covering entire silk route from China to Europe and later sold such high quality celluloid to global platforms like Netflix or Amazon.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks, Amit! Very kind of you. I'd love to do exactly that - unfortunately it would have been too expensive to do at the time for me! haha

[@pujisiswanti2006]

Since the first episode, i was thinking, is this guys from discovery channel? Yet, seen his subs, dear you deserve more. Im living in china now. Since junior high school i dreamt about going to the silk road. I'll stay here for 3,5 year more. I'll spend my last year to have this journey too with my husband next.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you, Puji! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Treasuretrove]

Thanks for the wonderful information on the silk road, you have covered all the major details.I being a history teacher learnt a lot

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you, Manisha. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@janetliu9921]

I enjoyed your series. You captured the locals with their eyes and when they talked about what they felt so proud of. I loved exploring the old cities: the preservation of buildings and the people living there. You covered such a variety of topics: the food, the music, the goods, the stories. Your Mandarin is very decent.

[@criticuttam]

Excellent series! As others have said, this is much better than a lot of the documentaries from top networks these days. Superlative work. Many thanks and good luck with all your future projects!

[@ShumonM]

Great videos! Looking forward to more of them. Keep up the good work. Subscribed!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you!

[@AlAmin-ep1lw]

great work. very educative & also very informative. wait for next.... 😊😊 👌👌👍👍

[@the9263]

amazing documentary. Loved kashgar and I´ll visit for sure some day.

[@graemelangford4094]

It's a very cool place

[@lynns189]

Great Documentary , As fine of a production as PBS ,Discovery channel and even National Geographic’s . You my friend may be the next David Attenborough

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks Lynn. A dream of mine to work with Discovery and Nat Geo. I'm going back to make something else in September so keep you eyes open for it :)

[@黄宽-m5d]

it is absolutely great work and I really enjoyed it! I am from the very south of China, it is a shame never been to any silk road cities, I really would like to travel through again the silk road route in the future. Thanks again for the inspiring work. I will be thrilled if you guys are having plan continuing the journey to the west:)

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! Yeah if you get chance you should try to visit the silk road cities. They are absolutely fascinating. I'd love to continue this journey further if I could get the budget! haha

[@manolsen4868]

When you could be there if it was never China ? It was occupied by Chinese in 1949 and free from Uighurs in 2000 , after genocide the area free and now only now ethnic Chinese go free and travel

[@stevehutchesson1321]

Interesting look at an area that few would have seen.

[@chewycaca]

Never been to XJ but definitely high on my travel bucket list! Thank you for the video. No China bashing and just your discovery of what was the ancient silk road.

[@avaidy07]

My geography teacher played this. It was very good and informative. Please make more videos.

[@nazonable]

FANTASTIC!!! Thank you for having us watching this beautiful masterpiece which widens our perspective and balances out our opinions towards current critical issues. The messages are very neutral with heartwarming ambience. Again, thank you! Good day to you and team :) - greetings from Indonesia.

[@graemelangford4094]

Hi, Natasha! Really glad you enjoyed it.

[@tysiscoe]

@graeme You are a profoundly gifted storyteller. Thank you for this series. I've profoundly enjoyed the experience of watching them.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you for the kind words! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@hannhabrown2006]

Thoroughly enjoyed all 3 videos!!!! Thank u so much. I now wanna go visit each city

[@etienneedward4449]

It's safe to say that this is an amazing works thank you so very much to put this together and I would opted so much please do more and more and more and never stop thank you again ! salute to you from Melbourne Australia cheer Mate ! You are a legend

[@daviddemar8749]

Mr Langford and Mr Wang this series is of BBC or PBS quality. Kudos to everyone involved in this production ; in front of and/or behind the camera. Just stupendous in so many areas😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. A lot of work went into it!

[@AzureNora]

I have thoroughly enjoyed your documentary! The cinematography, the story telling, everything is amazing! I didn't want it to end! Learned so much! Thank you for making this wonderful videos. Please someday , if you can, do a video of the whole silk route, to the European parts as well.

[@trevorarnold7622]

Have just watched your three episodes of the Chinese Silk Road. Absolutely agree with all earlier comments below, especially those of Ray Shen. Simply amazing in every repect, (especially as the documentary was made with a team of 3, I believe) I would certainly rate the overall production quality higher than that of commercial television and film documentaries, who have much higher budgets, research facilities and production crew. I look forward to seeing further work from you in the future. Once again - well done to yourself and your small team.

[@niluzma5482]

Searched for History of silk road until i found this channel. Superb quality work done here. Keep it up guys. Loved the content, videography and storyline !!

[@cninusa]

Professional level documentary!!! Better than some big production companies, most importantly it is not bias and deceive.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you Berry!

[@ArtistdelaVie]

Thank you for the very excellent videos, could have wished for more but you do not tire us with too many words, your speech is so clear and without stress, I am most pleased to have found these 3 episodes. I love visiting China and the places you covered after Xi'an are not really that accessible so it was good to get there with you both. Keep up the good work!

[@KenWoytisek]

Educational, Informative, and Professionally executed documentary ! Thank you.

[@user-zt4ku1ny4d]

Great job with this series. My wife and I made pretty much the same trip about two years ago. Still think of it all the time. Been in China more than seven years now and have seen a lot here, but I still love watching documentaries about this place.

[@trevorarnold7622]

Amazing documentary. Totally endorse earlier comments from others, especially bearing in mind your very small team, in comparison with the resources available to organisations such as the BBC and other international film makers. Simply stunning video quality, editing and story content - well done. Do you have any other projects in the pipeline?

[@rajeshripatel3546]

All 3 episodes r good to know.specially hand made noodals,craft market,camal ride,buddha stachue,embroydary work by woman,market place.everything good n meet n clean.i m impress

[@miaw.9751]

Beautifully done; thank you for the tireless efforts. It's refreshing to see this region of China highlighted.

[@Cavatina13]

High-quality and super interesting ! Thank you guys !!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@geoklianfeser-chua6808]

So fascinating and so informative, makes me want to visit the places you visited and experience and look into the inhabitants' lifestyle and workplace! Thank you for this wonderful documentary which I chanced upon! Greetings from Switzerland!

[@rockerdrake]

Awesome job! Wish you could get it subtitled into Uyghur and show it to the guest stars, I believe they'd feel very glad and moved by the finished work. As a student in China I also had the opportunity to travel along a good part of the Silk Road in several trips by Fall-Winter 2015-16. Although I couldn't manage to reach to Xinjiang, which I always wanted, It was an unforgettable experience. I regard all of these places with deep nostalgia and after watching this I feel an intense need of a comeback

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks man! Appreciate it. Yeah, I never actually thought about having it translated into Uyghur... I could do with finding a professional translator to help (the Uyghur in the interviews was translated by a friend of a friend as a favour). It's a special place for travel. Glad this could bring back some memories for you!

[@jeanleong6744]

Watching your 3 episodes makes me feel I was there! Looking forward to more from you! 👍

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks Jean. I'm going back in September to make something more. Hope you can watch it!

[@theroseandthebee]

I am ao happy to have found your series. Excellent production and such a great story line for all three episodes. Wishing you great success and looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@jirapanmanee5501]

OMG I love the open market in Kashgar. Thank you so much for the excellent video.

[@graemelangford4094]

This was one of my favourite places on the trip!

[@rishirishiroopnarine5067]

Jira Panmanee love it i by. weed

[@davidlevinthal7085]

Brilliant..I will be looking for more of your work

[@神犬大人w]

Nice documentaries! They are very well organised. The hat looks fantastic on you BTW

[@pohanlaw]

Great appreciate for your immense and informative content....

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you!

[@anjanadas2105]

Your research, presentation, passion make it simply excellent. Thank you to take me to silk route which I could never do in reality.

[@veloztr]

Hi Graeme, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this series. Absolutely wonderful done. Cudos my friend! Keep up the awesome work.

[@melihmtl]

You guys made a great job! I've always found that the impact of the Silk Road on various cultures is just unbelievable. You showed us again its results still can be seen in local people's lives. Greetings from Istanbul where Silk Road finally meets Europe!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks man! Yeah, I think the impact of the silk road is amazing. It's such a great route to travel today. Hope I can get to Istanbul some time soon!

[@ikotsk]

The documentary was fantastic! Do you have episodes of Silk Road outside of China?

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! Unfortunately not yet. I don't yet have the budget to do that part! haha

[@roberthorwood4276]

Annother great, well prodiced and Narrated video Brilliant work chaps, it gives the professionally produced Documentaries from Nat Geo and the BBCa good run for their money.I admire the work that must gone into this series of videos and very well researched also !

[@novy1968]

....what a wonderful journey through out history....

[@hollandershomestead4481]

This is amazing quality! I really hope you do more in the future!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! There will be another made later this year!

[@salvadorvenegas-escobar1388]

Wonderful vídeos, both professional and enriching. Thank you for your great work!

[@shivangimenon]

great documentary that throws an entirely new perspective of central and western china. Amazing history and melting pot of so many cultures

[@lodyneervoort]

Awesome, great job guys. I wish you lots of success. Thank you for sharing.

[@txxxchao]

Excellent documentary!

[@bunnyhill2024]

You are definitely talented. You captured the spirits of the Silk Road. Hats off.

[@hoo-rei2746]

Very informative, very educational. Thank you for these videos. Thoroughly enjoyed them💞👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them!

[@LuisEBenavente]

Thanks for your documentary, quite informative and beautifully made

[@Thumtwiddler]

Great job! I did the same route and it's brought back many memories!

[@adityajhala2265]

Very informative and interesting! Well done!

[@chandlerc9461]

I expect more videos from your channel.good work

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks man! I'll be making more soon!

[@7212372frank]

Kashgar old town is so beautiful!

[@graemelangford4094]

It was an amazing place to visit. Like nowhere I had ever been before.