I found some AMAZING history in HANGZHOU, CHINA!!!!

[@nickinchina2552]

The pagoda map is up to date for maybe the first time ever - www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1hTgSMEXlk4ZE7JzGtts9JGI_rbX1-2s&usp=sharing . Hope you enjoy the video guys, a new journey north begins very soon!

[@stanbimi]

(9:25) The plaque says the "six harmonies pagoda" - Six harmonies are the Buddha's prescription for a community (of monks, but can be any community) to live in harmony, peace and free of conflicts. The six guiding principles are: （1）Peaceful and gentle behaviour observed by all the residents (身和共住)，（2）Practice tender and harmonious speech, refrain from arguments, quarrels and disputes (口和無諍)，（3）Sharing same goal in endeavours and spiritual practices (意和同事)，（4）Everyone abides by the same laws, rules of conduct. (戒和同修)，（5）Sharing the same understanding and viewpoints, ideologically. (見和同解)，（6）sharing equally and fairly the acquired necessities of sustenance between community members (利和同均)。 Sounds a lot like living in a commune. BTW: Buddhism is atheist, rejecting the concept of a Creator God, since the law of nature is Causality (cause and effect). Buddhism is a pretty good fit for a Marxist Socialist country.

[@nickinchina2552]

A lot of information here!

[@去看海-j9j]

You know more about ancient architecture than most Chinese people. I am impressed.

[@charleneji6759]

Nick's knowledge of Chinese history never fails to amaze me, just like the city of Hangzhou. Another must watch. 👍

[@nickinchina2552]

The city of Hangzhou is truly amazing. Thanks for your lovely words. i'm currently standing by the beautiful Yellow River!

[@juzwilliam]

So many pagodas. Tq for the sharing

[@nickinchina2552]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@2.1E15]

your clips are very refreshing, relaxing, informative, no bs thumbnails and stock music - legend

[@nickinchina2552]

Thanks a lot! Bs thumbnails actually help a youtube channel a lot (sigh)..but i refuse to go down that path! hahah

[@deanzaZZR]

Bravo!

[@nickinchina2552]

Thank you so much! This will go towards the next journey...which begins tomorrow! Maybe you haven't been to these places 😎😎 Hope i can show you something new!

[@trc2981]

Really enjoyed your video. The ancient temples and pagodas in your video are fascinating!

[@nickinchina2552]

Thanks so much for your generosity! This means a lot to me. Hope you continue to enjoy the videos!

[@cyclemans]

加油，非常了不起的博主👍

[@leoliu4083]

The essence of travel lies in getting away from the bustling and noisy big cities. Your video has excellently captured this. Many of China's cultural treasures are hidden in those lesser-known, off-the-beaten-path spots. Thank you so much for your work. You are a true traveler.

[@nickinchina2552]

Thanks so much! Yep, China requires some exploring to find it's best history. I will do my best!

[@hwe001]

You know the Chinese history more than most Chinese Nick. Great video BTW.

[@CycOp]

Wow! Your video brings back the memories of my trip to 六合塔15 years ago. You can definitely see, feel and smell the history there. I also remember the plaque hung at the entrance of the tower has the emperor 乾隆 signature on it. Also my understanding is that many of the pagodas on in Chinese costal areas fell victim to Japanese pirates during the Ming dynasty and the wooden structures were burned while the stone center structures remained. I remember I read this at the entrance of 六合塔.

[@nickinchina2552]

The fate of wooden buildings... 😢😢 I agree, really good 'feel' of history here!

[@benshengju167]

Itbmust be a memorable journal for you, Nick. You need to revisit the grand canal and the cities along it when it's warmer.

[@nickinchina2552]

For sure! It actually snowed in Hangzhou the day i filmed this. Heading off on a new and much hotter journey tomorrow 😎

[@nivzfrabx3718]

The West Lake it's a treasure on earth, thank you for your videos Nick!

[@nickinchina2552]

Thanks for watching! It's a nice city, Hangzhou!

[@deanzaZZR]

杭州🥰 My first China love on my journey from Hong Kong to Beijing for work summer of 1986. One tidbit from that visit is that I remember that you could buy a cup of fresh green tea in a lakeside pavilion. Your choices were normal green tea and special grade green tea. The high quality stuff cost 60 fen if my memory serves me correctly which adjusting for local prices at that time is equivalent to 15 cents ($0.15).

[@nickinchina2552]

Longjing tea I guess! Second time I have been to Hangzhou, it's always a pleasure.

[@MightySteve001]

A fascinating place. It's pity about the weather being so dreadful. Look forward to your next video

[@nickinchina2552]

Yeh, grim weather while i was there!

[@AnnieT369]

Thanks for this video!

[@nickinchina2552]

My pleasure as always

[@gratefuldeadly7899]

great video as always, thanks. This channel is one of the few that I play on regular playback speed.

[@nickinchina2552]

Thank you so much! it has taken me months to get all of these videos out 😂

[@jxmai7687]

Thank you so much for the wonderful video.

[@nickinchina2552]

Glad you enjoyed it! A new journey begins now!

[@kuangyixu1420]

I took my friend to the exactly same places this summer😂, but it was too hot. There are also many gem grottoes scattered around Manjuelong and Mount Yuhuang, including Yanxia Cave, Shuile Cave, Shiwu Cave, Ciyunling

[@Odanti]

I enjoyed seeing everything with you, Nick. And so many pogodas in one area. 😊 I can't wait for your next video from up north. ❤️🙏❤️

[@nickinchina2552]

I'm standing by the Yellow River as i type this, A lot of love for Northern China 😍😍 Thank you for your sweet words!

[@binhe6500]

HZ indeed has a lot of history. It also is one of the economic centers of China, pretty amazing.

[@nickinchina2552]

Alibaba is based there right?

[@sfchong6144]

I have been to West Lake but did not have the time to see all of it and the pagodas. I am seeing what I have missed through your lens, thanks Nick. If I visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda, I will bring a small fire extinguisher to put out any glowing cigarettes.

[@nickinchina2552]

Haha! The Six Harmonies pagoda was marvellous, one of the best!

[@RyanTheLaiEn]

Great Vid - Keep it up Nick!

[@nickinchina2552]

Thanks! I'll do my best!

[@RyanTheLaiEn]

@@nickinchina2552 Thats all we can ask for! Appreciate ya!

[@cheuk4936]

The content is very informative. I have been to Hangzhou, but there are several places I didn't know about. Thanks for the introduction. Will you go to Huangshan? It is not far from Hangzhou. I want to know more.

[@nickinchina2552]

I will go there sometime in the future, currently heading North....

[@mechannel7046]

Hi Nick, Can you please visit the Longyou caves not too far away and make a video of the caves? Those are gigantic caves made during prehistoric times seemingly with some sophisticated machine tools, possibly by a lost civilization

[@mglee1431]

Hi Nick, thanks for showing these pagodas, as i am always interested in ancient architect. I was in HZ early this year with my husband, but I had to give these places a miss as I'd to be sensitive to him in the religious sphere.

[@nickinchina2552]

Well i'm glad I could show you them in the video then! Six Harmonies Pagoda was magic!

[@mglee1431]

@@nickinchina2552 ☺️

[@driftert5687]

Thanks, another nice episode of pagodas. Agree with you, those smokers are annoying

[@nickinchina2552]

for real!

[@xixinan]

Where are you recently? All your videos are from months ago

[@nickinchina2552]

I've been working...Holiday time again now however! Let's go!!

[@xixinan]

@@nickinchina2552 Summer is hot, better go to sichuan guizhou yunan area. Weather is nice and there are some nice old towns along the old tea horse trade route with old temples and pagodas.

[@denglinzhiniao]

你居然现在才去杭州吗😂

[@nickinchina2552]

现在往北边走😎

[@denglinzhiniao]

保俶塔和六合塔真的很美，雷峰塔不行，但适合登高望远​@@nickinchina2552