Is China really MODERN or stuck in the DARK AGES?

Why is it that I can turn a corner in China and feel as if I've travelled hundreds of years back in time? Yet turning another corner it's like I've travelled into the future? China has a rather unique dichotomy in which the past literally co-exists alongside the present! But which is it? Is China really modern or is it stuck in the Dark Ages with a modern facade? Come find out...
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[@FirstLast-gk6lg]

I just left China after 4 years, returned to America permanently. So happy to be back! Take care of yourself Serpentza

[@MrBodyforma]

I'd like to add to Winston's observations by telling his audience that even if the infrastructure changes dramatically from Victorian or even Medieval to 21st century at the turn of a corner, unfortunately the behaviour of most of the occupants i still very definitely from a bygone age. And I'll give you an example of something which happens DAILY right in front of my eyes. I live in Foshan which is between Shenzhen and Guangzhou....quite a modern city with it's share of super designed high-rise buildings right next to labyrinths of old buildings where the 'real' people live. There's a young family who have 2 adjacent shops almost directly opposite my friend's coffee shop and bar. The husband has just sold his Toyota sports car and bought a Range Rover Evoque. His wife who runs the 2 shops always nicely dressed. On the outside a typical 'modern' local family. Come 5.30 in the afternoon the father arrives back at the shop and meets up with his wife, their 2 young daughters and the grandparents (who've probably been babysitting all day). Keep in mind this is a BUSY side street 30 seconds walk from a Marriott hotel, huge shopping mall and new high-rise apartment blocks! First thing that happens......the mum makes BOTH daughters (around 5 and 7 years old) take down their panties and URINATE into the gutter right outside the 2 shops! Next step.....then the fold-up table comes out and is placed outside in the SAME gutter (still damp from the piss), 6 or 7 small plastic stools put around it, and mum, dad, the 2 kids and the grandparents have their evening meal.....sitting in the gutter, on a busy side street, where the kids have just urinated. After dinner has finished, the husband goes off somewhere, the mum goes back into the shop, BUT the grandparents then WASH all of the cooking utensils, in cold water, IN THE GUTTER where 1000 people have walked over, and the kids have urinated! This happens almost every evening, everywhere, not just where I'm telling you about. I've even seen mums let their children urinate inside shopping malls! I've sent pictures of this back to my sister in UK numerous times and not surprisingly she responds with the usual comments of disbelief! So to answer the title of Winston's video, YES China is very modern, and YES it's still stuck in the Dark Ages!

[@JerryGrey58]

I live in Zhongshan, not far away from you and I can assure readers and viewers that this is not an exceptional case, nor is it the norm, I would say I see kids doing this at least once a week and probably 3 or 4 times a fortnight

[@cventer838]

Oh my soul! It's not adapting to modern hygiene standards.

[@barniyamum]

urine is sterile normally

[@PrivateSi]

I consider all the modern development far less 'beautiful' than the shanty town parts of the city, that are themselves hideously ugly.

[@alexfreedom3084]

A country that been under the British colonial occupation , what do you expect ?, the British spread the Opiom use to control the countr.

[@aljr357]

I would love to see more of these smaller urban villages. Thanks for the great video.

[@dongren3303]

In china city,the old building is very expensive

[@patriceortovent3337]

Another excellent discourse about China. Great visual reporting with excellent diction regarding the commentary. Great work. Thanks

[@exulqnsis]

10 out of 10 content hehe my favorite channel

[@CACYCACY]

me too. I love this kind of video. where are those chicklets who try to persuade us to believe that china is a rich country? they cannot change the filthy facts. can they?

[@virgiltracey9130]

TBHNetwork -

[@Arag0n]

TBHNetwork He properly talks about the fact that there is two Chinas, the old and new overlapping, but he over states saying that majority of Chinese live in that kind of slum area... 40% of Chinese are still rural, and by definition while rural people may be very poor it doesn't look at all like the video area and the 60% urban China even assuming half the cities look like the video (hint, they don't, because the video area is old China style ~1960-1990 and most cities grow in the latest 20 years) it would mean 30% of people, not the majority as he claims.

[@CACYCACY]

Robert L i think china is about the same as NK. they are both poor and undeveloped and ruled under the pressure of commy party

[@ing2911]

Jose Miguel Duque Vehils If you add the population of the 10 larges Chinese cities together, it is about 0.14billion out of 1.35 billion Chinese. I am not surprised 90% Chinese are poor even in Hong Kong standard.

[@dragonsteel360]

Hey Serpentza, I've been subscribed to your channel for some years now. I love your content, and the music you use to go with it. You've really evolved your own style!! I'd like to see more of the urban villages, please. Your shots with the drone amazing. Stay Awesome

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Brilliant video,the drone shots are just cool,its nice to see parts of shenzhen with the walk vlog.

[@jonathandball]

Love the music during the drone footage! Makes me think of 1980's TV series like Airwolf, Wiseguy, Knight Rider, Magnum PI etc...

[@sybilhsu727]

OMG!!!Good to watch your video. I live​ in Shenzhen for 20 years but I don't know this place!!!!

[@ImNotHere222]

Yes, Winston! MORE!!! There's something I've always found so fascinating and beautiful about urban villages such as this one. Such tiny, obscure spaces, but they're crammed full of so much history and life that it feels larger than life.

[@LarryFournillier]

serepntza, thanks for highlighting the urban village in your town. Yes, do take us on another adventure, I would love to see more of it - fascinating stuff!

[@Kewken89]

Love your work mate!

[@panoxdisplay6141]

Actually, I want to own only one of the "old age" houses in Shenzhen, once the GOV rebuild this Area, I can get more than 2 million dollars for compensation from GOV. Really jealous of people in the old houses, they are really rich guys!!!!

[@adams651]

IF they can prove their claim which I heard can be difficult though I think these in Shenzhen have been there so long they have good chances.

[@panoxdisplay6141]

The citizen who own this old houses in a big city are the most luck people in China, they needn`t do anything,destined to be rich

[@reho1395]

so true... its so lucky to own one of those run down houses

[@weixi868]

That’s true!!!!!! Some of my middle school classmates own these kind of old houses in countryside and now they are really really rich!!!!!! and my hometown is just a small city in Hunan province though.

[@Kitiwake]

Obviously, you are an insecure human being. Money will change that?

[@farangdan]

Not sure why I have watched so many of your videos and not chosen to comment until today but something about your commentary today has struck me as profound professional and touching moving almost and overall complimentary to China. I love watching what you all do don't ever stop. Maximum respect and stay awesome.

[@serpentza]

+Dan Keeling thanks mate, that comment made my day

[@LiusiaUA]

Winston, I bet no matter what you are putting yourself into, you’re doing it on a top level. Even the simplest things you are treating so responsibly! Thank you so much for your hard work!

[@freespirit6209]

Yes!

[@lucasy.7098]

Old house is not backward, full of modern building is boring otherwise.

[@cachem11]

It's not as comfortable to live. Buildings in the video are too close together. In case of fire, they will be all gone.

[@guttentag6924]

There's a difference between charm and squalor

[@willqin4628]

unfortunately, these are not the old house you think of. if you really want see some really old Chinese architecture, which i mean over 500 years old or even thousand years old, take a trip in Suzhou.

[@108mtsan]

Exactly, old buildings give me life and the feel!

[@HaHa-vy9ct]

Will Qin I study in Suzhou 😊

[@continental_drift]

I love the way the every so often there are trees and shrubs growing out of the old buildings. There is this great flourish of green.

[@NoOne-ki3bm]

The soundtracks you use for your videos take me back a few decades...stay awesome!

[@stevelubin6533]

Always pleased to see when you put out a new video. That was some of your best drone work ever!

[@budyeddi5814]

At 6:58 I think that was really cool where the kid spoke to Winston in English :) Cool lads. Cheers from Alabama 👍👍

[@ciamarrajohn]

Hahaha one of the few fellow 'Bama net denizens I've ever come across. Roll Tide (although I graduated from Auburn)

[@budyeddi5814]

Weston Dennis ROLL TIDE!!

[@johnclark6015]

how many suit you have serpentza

[@serpentza]

around 7

[@SinsBird]

One for each day of the week :D

[@lhscotland3130]

+serpentza great video and I watch every single one

[@lhscotland3130]

+serpentza I'd love to see more of that area.

[@eduardaalmeida414]

John Clark I thought I had a fly on my phone I was going to kill it lol

[@Daehawk]

The drove footage of the upper floor gym was pretty cool. A great walk through those tiny alleys.

[@marmorego]

It's interesting and fun to see the people's faces behind your camera and how they react to your hello haha, stay awesome!

[@Dsdcain]

Always a pleasure to see a new video by you uploaded.

[@m.w.6526]

Yeah no shit sherlock.

[@thefluffy]

Just to tag along. Keep up the great content Winston. For other viewers, just stop here the comments are trash.

[@animeproductions5068]

thefluffy You.

[@hirofan]

Max, why did you spend thirty seconds typing and sending that comment?

[@423er]

Hey Serpentza! I saw video footage what you made in German television last week. Stay awesome! ;-)

[@serpentza]

Really? That's interesting!

[@423er]

serpentza Oh, it’s actually on KZbin. At 0:56 youtu. be/GkwOxe-IqLc

[@Danny_Boel]

what channel? can you provide a link please?

[@423er]

Danny Boel Quer, Bayrischer Rundfunk

[@Danny_Boel]

vielen Dank und Gruss aus Belgien ;)

[@arnoldyangnan]

Love your videos! I'm from Shenzhen and looking forward to more videos of yours!

[@ThomasTalbotMD]

Great video - best one in a while. Really interesting points. Would like to see more of this setting in the future....

[@AJ-kj1go]

So when is the Western China Adventures kickstarter?

[@CaptainGyro]

I was thinking the same thing when I saw the map of China.

[@CaptainGyro]

I was thinking the same thing when I saw the map of China. REPLY

[@vancopper3428]

very hard for your foreigns to be there for many reasons

[@freethinker810]

van copper actually its very easy for foreigns to be there.

[@coweatsman]

Western China is so different. I was there last year. The silk road, desserts, ethnicities and archaeology of really old and gone cities. Tibet is something else again.

[@franceslock1662]

The urban villages have character, authenticity and charm. I'm guessing the community functions better than in the racked, packed and stacked highrise towers.

[@ILOVEMRSAUNDERS]

That shot of the gym at the end was really cool. Very filmic indeed. Nice job.

[@TameTusker]

I find your videos quite riveting....thanks for uploading!:)

[@dolife8048]

Hi Winston. Good video that is honest. My parents in China live in a rural village. My mother in laws house is build from wood. Old style chinese building. But, I will never forget that my mother in law, despite not being the most wealthy person, being the most generous and kind (By the way, she is 77 and still she gives her best at that age). Every time we visit, she gives her room to me and my wife. She gives her best. Do we see that kind of behaviour in the west anymore? No! Most of her children is rich and looks well after her, but she choose to live in the old house. Maybe it reminds her of the wonderful times she had there with her husband and family. Just opposite her house, her son have build a 5 story house that is modern with all the western standards that we appreciate. But she still choose to live in her house and home. Yes, China can be poor and yes China can be extraordinary rich. You get some very ignorant propagandist peole here in the comments that only want to see the world through their perspective of what they believe to be the truth. That won`t change. There is good people and bad people in each country and nationality. That will also not change. Good video, liked this one.

[@pault3175]

I think Winston made a point of saying that people in rural China as most hospitable, friendliest, and generous out of all the country. You should watch some of his older videos, ADV China and this channel. Cheers.

[@itannoysme3348]

Do life You contradict yourself here. You say, "Do we see that kind of behavior in the west anymore? No!" Yet, later you say: "There is good people and bad people in each country." So you're just doing what you're criticizing Westerners in China for doing. What a hypocrite you are. And the way you unknowingly contradict yourself here shows what a typical product of China's bad education system you are----that is, you have poor analytical and critical thinking skills. And thankfully, there are humble, gracious old ladies in every country of the world----keep that in mind.

[@dolife8048]

@ It annoys me, "poor analytical and critical thinking skills." First, I`m not Chinese, I`m a South African. Shows you how much you analyse and think critically. Nice!! Show me in the "Western World" where westerners still have this habits. The Western World and most of its people, only think about themselves and how can they benefit by anything they do for others. There is no more brotherly love. That’s why I state "There is good people and bad people in each country." Because of your critical thinking and analytical skills, not a 100% of people is the same, you still find a small minority of people who are different, so yes, you still get good and bad people in each society and nationality no matter in which country you find yourself in. Anything can be ripped out of context to justify your believe system. That’s why I stated: “You get some very ignorant propagandist people here in the comments that only want to see the world through their perspective of what they believe to be the truth. That won`t change." Case in hand about you. Shame, you can`t even look at my profile picture and clearly see I`m white, far removed from the Chinese gene pool. And no, I did not make a mistake when I called her mother my parents even though technically she is my "Mother in Law". But you are very analytical alright, and your critical thinking skills is first class hey!! Congrats man! You are truly a skilful sample of high intelligence!

[@liuyajie620]

I still remember when I was 5, my family lived in a apartment building which like a hollow cement column. People lived on the edge and throw their garbage in the middle.

[@swapniltiwari5330]

keep up the good work! I am very fond of this channel :)

[@cani567]

I love your videos, they make me think a lot about many things in China that I don't understand and also I learn more about China. Thank you very much for your videos! Keep awesome!

[@rboudville]

You're right Winston. China is somewhat modern yet still has its ancient heritage and legacy of old things around. There's just too much of everything in China: people, land, views, varied quality of life, buildings, villages, customs, traditions, etc. When my ship docked in Shanghai 1960 everyone on the streets was dressed in blue dungarees with several patches. That's all changed now to bright vivid colour clothes I see. I visited the famous Shanghai Club and enjoyed Shanghai Beer (sweet, yet kicks like a mule.) There's just too much of everything there. One can hardly get bored. Stay healthy. (not Awesome)[Awesome is a size]. I'm 76, b.1942. Been to Durban South Africa too. Many thanks.

[@ChronicKoff]

1:18 The two men in the background, wonder what they said.. caught Winston's attention for a moment.

[@kevindaniels6144]

Awesome video Winston. Love the little huts/houses, reminds me a bit of Hoi An for some reason. Loved that city.

[@Scootphoria]

Awesome. Brings back memories. I remember the beautiful sidewalk paving stones. The little shops and food vendors in the alleys and side streets. The little clinics on the side streets. Step in, get an IV and the doc will see you or one of the others in the same exam room with you in just a few minutes. Great videos. I don't miss the latrines though!!!!!!

[@bradyn_hoops8237]

I'm moving to china in a few months and I haven't quite decided which city I want to go to but your videos have put Shenzhen at the top of the list

[@CompufocusUk]

Bradyn_Hoops it's totally depends on the purpose of your visit. If working then Shenzhen is a good chance for the IT people and Entrepreneurs

[@bradyn_hoops8237]

I'll be teaching English, after watching a ton of these videos I'm fascinated by the culture

[@CompufocusUk]

Then check Hangzhou, it's one of the most common place for English teaching expats. Personally, I don't think Shenzhen will be a good choice.

[@bradyn_hoops8237]

I'll definitely do research on it, what makes you think Shenzhen wouldn't be a good fit?

[@CompufocusUk]

Shenzhen is more convenient for the Entrepreneurs and IT's researchers. Most of my staff (Who originally come from different parts of China) have already learnt the English in their on home towns. I think the chances in Shenzhen is less than Hangzhou, Shanghai or even Beijing.

[@sunalvin8781]

there are homeless people in NYC，prostitution in Paris，dark side lives forever along with bright side。。。I'm from Shanghai，and I do miss those similar old alleys，which reminds me of my childhood

[@maykolee]

Sun Alvin kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZorQZJ2ZeJKDl9U look at shanghai police!

[@adamg2960]

She assaulted the police officer while holding her child, endangering her child's life. She must have thought she could abuse the officer just because she was holding her child ie using her child as a shield. She would have been shot in the US.

[@sunalvin8781]

maykolee surely I know this event，the cop was trying to stop her from illegal parking，but the lady didn't obey order from police. Bad news spreads like virus. western media wants you to think of China in negative way，the enforcement is necessary，though the cop should have put the kid in safety at first place. There is serious external population issue in Shanghai. I myself hate those bad behavior of people from under-developed part of China.

[@sunalvin8781]

Adam G exactly！thank you for your explanation

[@maykolee]

Adam G so slamming the child is the right thing to do?

[@ViewsfromMidfield]

Love this video as I love the majority of your videos! China intrigued me for a long time and I am now here for the next 10months to experience as much as possible. If you're ever in Beijing it'd be great to meet you!

[@lexus996]

Sweet video and props for the music at the end, love it. Stay awesome!!

[@bodhranlowd]

Thanks Winston. Love to see more of charming stuff from China. I'm from Canada I am considering supporting you on Patreon. Cheers.

[@GenbukanDaigo]

bodhranlowd I became a patreon and am also from Canada. I enjoy his videos very much.

[@CorbenEdward]

Over the years your video has improved to the point where I would rather watch Serpentza or AVDChina than any travel show by bbc or even national geographic! Stay awesome !!

[@andrek.1399]

same here

[@yiralaya]

Beautiful! Your videos are topnotch - always fresh and sincere commentary and stunning images. THANX!

[@vaiojoe]

Great video. Great live chat yesterday. Waiting on the Typhoon time lapse

[@redprosper7809]

Thank you so much for showing us these alleys. I used to look upon those buildings when I was standing on the top of the skyscrapers or on Google Map, and wondering what they were and who lived there. In fact, I didn't even know how to get into there alleys because they were completely blocked if you just walked on the main roads. BTW, I had been to one of these places once and found the food there was incredibly good and cheap. I recommend you to try them. If you do not care too much about the hygiene.

[@CACYCACY]

that is the real part of china (or main part of china). you don't have to pretend to be suprised.

[@redprosper7809]

I pretended because I do not want to imagine if I ended up like this places. Everyone knows the movie Slumdog Millionaire, don't we? Seeing in the film is easy for the audience but imagine yourself living in the places is otherwise. To be honest, I am afraid to think I would live in those places. I know the quality of overall health has been "dramatically" improved, but on the outside, you still see them much look like slums than any other things. In my imagination, those places represent indifference to human dignity. Maybe the views of skyscrapers and fancy cars give me the false belief that my own dignity is really respected.

[@yanshengjia]

支付宝 lol

[@uix6ubm]

3C57ACY 3C57ACY Come on, real China? You mean serpentza always show you the "fake" China. Each part of China is real China. No matter how awkward it is, no matter how advanced it is. And China is definitely more modernized than you think. Don't go to Beijing or Shanghai. Go to those obscure cities like Wuxi, Guiyang, or Jining. And you will know.

[@redprosper7809]

Thanks for your recommendation for my next travel spots. HAHA

[@haanpham4667]

The "medieval part" is not so unique to China, u know, you can easily find it in the old part of major cities of Vietnam like Hanoi, Saigon... It is easy to understand as Vietnam is kinda a mini version of China ( as a Vietnamese, hate but have to admit so )

[@SurfistaCamad]

Great video Serpentza, been a fan for a long time, you have really stepped up your game in a big way! And some bomb ass drone footage too

[@allanmoore4840]

Excellent video...keep up the great work!

[@xnopyt13]

Very good video. As a Chinese I can say this is pretty accurate, but not all rural areas in China is like this. Many of them are actually worse, but they are getting better now. Good vid

[@dandannyt4432]

am enjoying this more than the modern cities,,,these folks are alive and simply joyful, would like to see more of this

[@isunlloaoll]

You mean they give you a sense of adventure, and probably satisfy your superiority complex? Me too.

[@charleshoang6481]

I have a nightmare for using squat toilet in these old house !

[@rukshan28]

Your perspective is pretty interesting. Kudos on your good work!

[@213kidangel]

Your videos are getting more concise- I like that!

[@sonjoestar3182]

Have you been to Tibet?

[@ciamarrajohn]

this ^

[@as07011]

emmm... I'm not sure that's a healthy goal to pursue in China for a foreigner

[@user-kr1ks2dx4m]

foreigner in China need a permit to visit limted area in Tibet

[@Texas80]

This video was absolutely amazing....I love seeing these old parts of Chinese cities.

[@RyanKentBarnhart]

Thanks for sharing, I find your adventures fascinating.

[@rusty1850]

This sort of video is of great interest to me. I also love to go the out of normal places when I travel. But some times I get myself in some trouble ... so far I have survived ... Stay Awesome!

[@pandaDotDragon]

piles of free floating bikes everywhere ^^'

[@jingyuchou6961]

A meaningful video pointing out the shocking disparity between the rich and poor Chinese. Indeed the redistribution of wealth is a serious issue of China.

[@carousue456]

The farmers aren't all poor they make good money if the crops are there. They send all their money away with their children to the cities hoping more of that money will come back and bring them to the city also.

[@cachem11]

Those are not farmers and they are not poor. They can all become millionaires in one night if the government want to purchase their lands for development. They are just waiting.

[@cachem11]

+silent watcher They get compensated anyway.

[@user-bx7du8ki7v]

A house like that in Shenzhen worth millions of yuan(if not $). Yeah, it looks not clean and fantastic. U r naive thinking people are poor there.

[@enzhus]

Come on, you think people living in there are poor? For the village he showed in this video which is in Shenzhen, any of the small house worth more than 15 millions USD, and the value is still increasing everyday. You think you have decent job, right? Did you calculate much you can make all your life?

[@klauscartesius1275]

Nice ponytail appearing at 5:24 :-) Nice " Stay awesome" kids, too!

[@jeremyhuihui9100]

Awesome Sax at the end!! Thanks for the GDS'S.

[@jinjsd7015]

But dont think they are poor people, their house are bad, but in perfect location. They are just waiting for the government to remove their houses. And government will pay them a huge amount of money. They become rich, those are the true upstars in China. Too bad I am not.

[@gordonchen4003]

These places are not slums. Please don't mix them up.

[@nicollettenyob]

SAEED CHEN could have fooled me.

[@barbatvs8959]

That music, City Limits, is amazing, especially when the saxophone is played. Thanks for sharing it.

[@sapulpaorganics5402]

Love to see videos like this showing all parts of Chinese life. Those alleys are amazing! I really enjoyed my three week visit to China and plan to go back very soon. Thank you for showing this and I hope to see more

[@lucasy.7098]

0:33 I need to know her name... I get a crush on this lady ...

[@yanzhao5673]

get in line, mates. It is gonna be a long line:)

[@ALANLEEY]

China never had dark ages Europeans did.

[@LOGANDAIGLE]

i love getting the notifications for a new video! keep doing what you are doing

[@TkyoSam]

Another great video Winston! Love the pacing the music and just the overall atmosphere! That small market is more of the shizzle I wanna see! You make me wanna try harder and hit that grind even more! STAY AWESOME!

[@serpentza]

+TkyoSam thanks mate! Onwards and upwards!

[@lasthorcrux7991]

Majority of China are like that poor area ? Excuse me? I come from northern west China , and my city is tier 4 city (which means it's like just a tiny city in USA ) I can hardly find those poor area in my city , not to metion other bigger cities , like the one you live right now. This is 2017 not 1997. There's a reason that kind of area still exists, either historical reason or the government still trying discuss about compensation for demolition with ppl who lives there .

[@tempestmars123]

Shane Young 在我去了中国中西部以前，我也不信。

[@qtpie2630]

They should be kept for historical reasons idk about y'all but i think these streets are beautiful

[@Webmatex]

Good vid man. I notice a lot of people are mis-quoting or misunderstanding what you said. This situation exists in virtually every country in the world to some extent. There is a massive difference between North England and the far richer London and the south. Small farmers globally are poorer than their city cousins. I have seen the same in Thailand and in Sicily, its a fact of life.

[@foskco87]

Shane Young jeez man dont get so offended. He's not speaking ill of China for having areas like those. He's saying that is what gives China it's charm. I personally want to see those places when I go there. Thats what people romanticize about when they think of authentic China. Be proud of those areas. Its not something to be ashamed of. If anything its shameful how much of them have been destroyed without hesitation all in the name of short term profit. Those neighbourhoods are pieces of history and culture.

[@miks_w8945]

There are only 4 tier 4 cities in china. Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzen

[@jiaxiy5665]

when government decides to move these ppl away from here...what happens is that ...each of them becomes a millioner..or billioner!

[@dirtybongwater5751]

I doubt it

[@danieljong8442]

Well the smart ones who own the land would just have to hold out and reject buy offers until they get a stupidly high price. If it works that way

[@AnubisAnoup]

Awesome video and lovely soundtrack!!!!

[@DoomerONE]

Great video and really love learning about China. Many thanks once again for a unique perspective.

[@petercollins6633]

Winston i think you were being followed by the police

[@andrek.1399]

or an evil uncle? 1:05min

[@FATMAN_tactical]

I'm curious what they said at 1:20, it was enough to get his attention.

[@115Carssssssssss]

Every country will experience this kind of contrast during developing times.

[@115Carssssssssss]

DavidRsaid no, see western countries as an example

[@115Carssssssssss]

DavidRsaid and 5000 years later Earth will be destroyed by human so I can't keep saying that for 5000 years LOL

[@aggen360]

Great composition on those final shots!

[@richncolita6782]

very interesting, would like to see more if possible. Awesome drone shots

[@user-ew8qc5nk1p]

As a Chinese. I would say that "Most of Chinese lives in this kind of filthy gutter " is inaccurate

[@persimmon-7592]

@Ercan Kilic Are you joking I hope you know that Africa isn’t what the media portrays the lifestyle (to say) Africa isn’t a primitive country nor isn’t a isis no water/food a all Africa has a wide variety of culture,water televisions but you’re to ignorant to see that,let’s not cliche,stereotype or make how the media portray a taboo that define a whole culture.

[@user-qj6lj4iq2b]

So what is accurate?

[@Greerthetis1]

@Ercan Kilic South Africa is dangerous and impoverished, but to say that a person who lives in China has no business taking about China is a ridiculous statement.

[@MrQwerty2524]

@@persimmon-7592 Africa isn't a country.

[@Joyce-gk9hm]

I feel like your video titles r getting more and more click bait like.

[@serpentza]

+Joyce 风风火火地 it's my job, I need people to watch, that is how KZbin works. Don't hate the player, hate the game

[@Joyce-gk9hm]

serpentza rules of the game are made by the players.

[@user-ek2dh2cg3c]

I can understand the pressure to make the tittle eye-catching. However, in the long run it is the content wins the reader or watcher.

[@jamescollins6085]

I'm loving your videos at the moment! Congratulations on the play button despite it being so late.

[@bitesizefirst]

Perfect video Winston you are a natural. Loved the casual walk through the old borough More and more I am drawn to visit Shenzhen and China myself.

[@SykeMediaTV]

Most modern city .. yet the escalators STILL eat you!

[@Xiaogao8231]

I understand you have to cater to your western audience and make your living. But, I have to say claiming majority of Chinese people live like that it is just pure BS.

[@Dowlphin]

And then the comment unexpectedly ended.

[@charleshoang6481]

Shithole country!

[@such7610]

Charles Hoang wow，which shithole country do you come from?

[@aldig3935]

Even in Singapore where majority are chinese,they hate mainlanders for their behaviour in public like letting their kids to pee in MRT,spitting while walking,being loud and just generally disgusting ethics.

[@2007Club]

Yes, it would certainly be a pleasure to see more videos of the rural side of Chine. Great video! 10/10

[@devinreyes7615]

been watching your videos every weekend for almost a year now serpentza thank you! keep up the great work!

[@damianmota9242]

love u long time

[@m.w.6526]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2PXlJhjia1_i6c ME LOVE U LONG TIME

[@michaelparker2449]

$5 is all my mom will allow me to spend.

[@user-tl2oe2wi2b]

我发现每次他视频下面印度阿三的留言最好玩

[@uix6ubm]

我不是一个不能接受不同观点的人 但是印度大部分网友的无脑黑水平 实在让人忍不住批量拉黑…… 我对印度没意见 我很喜欢印度文化 我对脑残有意见

[@pranavchandran9355]

Wtf u are saying about India..oh I guess ur saying India looks like this..brainwashed commies..

[@pranavchandran9355]

Goku Son yeah same like Americans and rest of the world feel for your shitty country and shit people..even now the Switzerland govt is running train only for Chinese because of your rude behavior don't u all feel shame...yeah I can understand ur feeling ...China was behind few years back same like India is lagging now but u know time changes everything...

[@pranavchandran9355]

zhmz888 what did Indian do in this video..they guy is not Indian...

[@uix6ubm]

Pranav Chandran because some Indian China haters' comments， they are everywhere.

[@firescoob999]

Great vid. Yes love to see more videos of the old / urban life of the people. Probably one of the best vids that contrasts to others you post. Nice to get out of the built up urban areas? A&J

[@johannesfunk3815]

I really like your B-Roll and Outros keep up the good work 👌

[@TY-ny3ck]

the majority people? you must be kidding me. I know china. most immigrant workers live there, but they are not the majority. 0.7 billon middle class live there ?

[@serpentza]

+T Y in this sort of situation, in the rural villages it's exactly the same

[@jrwitdog8814]

I grew up in a 3-tier city and normal people just live with the similar standard...but not as crowded as the vedio shows....and yes...they are majority when it comes to all Chinese ppl.

[@zsarimaxim692]

T Y Rural population is at about 45% of the total, and that includes migrant workes since Chinese count by Hukou. Majority, not really, half & half.

[@leileijoker8465]

I was born and raised in a 3rd tier city. The living standard is very similar. I even lived in a 4th tier town for three years. It was even worse than what this video is showing.

[@chelazy]

Same. Not sure about the exact number. But 40%-70% depending on the region is probably true? Just my guesstimate. And Winston mentions that he likes them which I just shake my head. Ya visit, maybe, live there? No way. People who live there want to earn more money and move out. Edit: After some thought. I realized that I do the same thing. One of my better experiences was visiting Gary while I studied in US. Gary is ranked the worst city to visit in America, yet I loved it a lot.

[@user-tl2oe2wi2b]

你们老外以为这些房子的主人都是穷人？这些地方要是拆迁了，你们这里多数的老外一辈子赚的钱都比不上他们的零头

[@cesartorres3569]

你有什么比较聪明的说吗？

[@CDang-ms6dc]

他里面说了政府要花钱买下这些地方，很多人就抓紧这些房子，因为他们知道可以卖很多钱。

[@banjiu10]

这些老外都是傻叉，从南非这样的垃圾国家来的纯垃圾也好意思开口说中国是dark age。西方社会尽养些不辛勤劳动还浪费粮食的废物。

[@CDang-ms6dc]

不知道你们到底有没有看他这个视频。里面没有鄙视这些贫民窟，反而觉得非常有味道，很喜欢。然后还说了外国人很少去的中国农村，也说非常有趣。他也并没有强调住民很穷之类的，甚至还说有人就特意要留着这些房子，知道价值很高。

[@banjiu10]

没错，serpentza是反华白垃圾，这是早就坐实了的。

[@aaronyiyi]

really great video. thank you!

[@WISH-vw1tg]

Great video!! Your GDS's are amazing!! Stunning!!

[@serpentza]

+1818 WISH thanks mate!

[@yuhongliu6668]

这叫古色古香！到处遛达这老外

[@lenoir2851]

American website with international viewers. Get smart and write in international language

[@yuhongliu6668]

Le noir Is Chinese!

[@harrywang2566]

Le noir He's not speaking to you. Yuhong Liu 老铁不用管他。

[@qiuqiang49]

wu mao is coming～～

[@qiuqiang49]

Timothy Wei you win...

[@andrek.1399]

I just google what is wumao & google said Timothy Wei. how sad dude.

[@PierreIsmail]

I love the drone shots, they're not gratuitous, they're essential for establishing location and mood. Keep it up!

[@Atrocitee]

I really enjoy your videos very creative and interesting, thank you!