Venturing into the unknown in SOUTHWEST CHINA 🚗 ⛰ 钻进白裤瑶族的地盘，找到宝贝了！！

[@kats_journey_east]

🌻Thanks for joining today’s adventure, everyone! Follow me on Instagram for more updates about life in China: kats_journey_east 🌻 How do I get such stable footage even while biking and walking? 📷 amzn.to/45rObZy She's waterproof, shoots in 4K, and is very tiny and portable, perfect for recording an action-packed day without the fuss of a fancy complex setup 👽This is an affiliate link, so I will receive a small commission if you buy a product through the link👽 Where do I get the music used in these videos? 🎵 share.epidemicsound.com/5cya7q Content creators can enjoy unlimited access to a huge variety of music - funky, peaceful, upbeat, or whatever else you’re looking for - and eliminate the headache of navigating copyright strikes on KZbin! All I can say is... wish I knew about it since day 1 🤣

[@User-kjxklyntrw]

I hope their old bamboo house village be reconstruct and preserved by local government as cultural village for tourist.

[@紫-p7p]

感谢你的视频，虽然我生活在中国，但是之前从未听说白裤瑶，只知道是瑶族，或者白瑶。中国政府是真正负责任的政府，为了让全国各族人民过上更好的生活，投入了大量的资源来改善这些偏远山区人民的生活，这些不是靠作秀换来的。有些人可能希望这些少数民族保持自己民族特色和传统，但是这跟他们向往更好的生活并不冲突，想象一下那些人几辈子都在大山里过着如此艰苦的生活，每一代人一定都希望自己的下一代能生活的质量更高一些。当然除了贫困，各个民族的特色和传统也一定会是本民族值得保存的宝贵文化遗产。

[@jzeng2022]

As a Chinese, I have never heard of or seen such a village. Thank you for your sharing, which made me understand the changes in China. I hope you and Mr. Wang will continue this video and explore some little-known things!

[@陳斌-p1o]

貴州偏远山区

[@輝洒自如]

中国民族众多不深入研究是不会知道这么多的，只知道瑶族却不知道也分派别。

[@ansonhuang25]

@@陳斌-p1o 这是广西南丹。

[@Cats_Bread]

@@陳斌-p1o 虽然确实偏远但这不是贵州

[@wanben3524]

Your film on the 瑤 people is more like a proper documentary made by a televion company for public viewing! Well done 🙂

[@spadeysay6846]

An unadulterated version and vision of the actual truth of the Chinese government's efforts to eradicate extreme poverty in China. Witness the much better and modern housing, better basic infrastructures, educational and social facilities, etc, etc. Sadly, some section of the world prefer to remain blind about those achievements and would rather frame China as still existing in the 19th or early 20th centuries.

[@dancheung2914]

Agree. Very detail and thorough. I like it especially as there are no political and colored comment. 👍

[@wanben3524]

@@dancheung2914 Yes! Katherine"s videos simply capture what really is going on in China through the eyes of a tourist. Her view is not twisted by the biased western media!

[@walterbenicio6408]

The only thing is not change is a change! Thanks again Katharine to continue show to us the old small city in China's country side.

[@kenaidiun3736]

Katherine, you and your husband are born explorers , such fitting for you to explore China, thanks for the great videos.

[@GoodYT875]

@@dieterandrew3542 you can choose a white partner among rightwing pro trump supporters in US. they love china born pratictioners irregardless ur sex status.

[@Time4Peace]

This is such a valuable record of an uplifting of villagers within a short period of time. It's a record of a passing of time which brings dramatic social, economic and physical change of a tribal people in transition. Later generations of the villagers will have much to thank you for. As a foreigner myself, thanks for your determined efforts to bring this aspect of China to all of us.

[@TonySungLife]

I agree. When I hear that China has pulled people out of poverty it didn't ring a bell until I saw this video. Thanks to Katherine I really understand now what it means to be impoverished. The bamboo house had no running water, gas, electricity etc. It looked like how people thousands of years ago lived.

[@jaymarx]

Your trips are so unique, we don’t just get to see the sparkling shinny big Chinese cities, but all the authentic development deep in mountains!

[@TuMaLife]

I’ve lived in China for almost 3 years in the city and I appreciate Katherine showing us the country side of China that a lot of us foreigners don’t get to see or experience. ❗️❗️

[@spadeysay6846]

Would it surprise you that probably 1.4 billion Chinese also have no idea about the White Pants Yao people, what more foreigners!!!

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Thank you for sharing this awesome adventure through China. The scenery, the local people are really fantastic and thanks to your videos I can know better this country.

[@iuok6679]

在中国不用冒险，所有地方都安全😂，小心过马路就就好😄

[@airtiger2358]

感謝二位讓我們看到真實的中國鄉村,同時也讚美中國政府慢慢的讓人民脫貧.💗🙏

[@娄风华]

很多的台湾人一直在诋毁中共领导下的新中国。真的该分享给台湾人看一看，这就是山区，贫穷的地区人民也已经脱贫。慢慢过上了好日子。政府补贴。对少数民族的政策一直优待。愿祖国日益强盛，人民安居乐业。

[@竹长]

作为中国人，并不了解这些少数民族，还有农村的样子，你和小王总的视频也打开了中国人了解自己国家的一个窗口，辛苦了，谢谢！

[@_Forsaker]

其实这两三年中国政府几乎把所有住在深山老林里的贫困人口都搬出来了，政府出钱给他们盖房，你猜猜花了多少钱?所以我见到那些说中国GDP那么高，税收那么多，却没有分给老百姓的说法，总是嗤之以鼻的。那只是因为需要花钱的地方太多，而我们不愁吃不愁穿。。。

[@xuefengliu1696]

@@_Forsaker 搬出来10-20年了 不是最近搬的

[@诡雅异俗]

@@xuefengliu1696 我记得我们那最早大概是09年左右

[@empireentertainmentevents1353]

Katherine... you are a gem! Thank you for showing the world the parts of China that the world dont realise exist or see. Your videos will forever be appreciated by generations long after this generation are gone. 100 years from now, people will still be able to watch your videos and thank you for your effort.

[@stanbimi]

Spectacular documentary. This should be a "National Geographic" episode of "tribes and places you have never heard of." (My initial speculation of the white pants was correct. It must be based on the military uniform of some troops driven into the wilderness from ancient times.) Very detailed description of the tribe on Baidu.

[@kats_journey_east]

I wish I was worthy of being on National Geographic 😭😭 it’s been my favorite magazine since forever . My family has a collection of it from the 1930s before it even had color pictures

[@李斯基-i7y]

@@kats_journey_east maybe that’s the initial spirit that drives you to explore more places around the world especially particularly now in China

[@大象大头]

@@kats_journey_east There are many dialects in China. There is a county in Guangxi called Binyang County. The dialect of the county is the dialect of Binyang County because several armies stationed there after the war hundreds or a thousand years ago, and later mixed into the dialect of Binyang County. It is mixed with Cantonese, Guangxi Pingnan vernacular and so on. The only dialect still spoken in a county in China.

[@yogitam2372]

@@kats_journey_east Your videos are truly worthy of National Geographic. Love all the videos you made. As a Chinese person who grew up in the US, so many ethnicities I was not aware of and so many beautiful areas in China. Thank you for showing us.

[@chitru1983]

You can still see those weaved bamboos used in houses in rural areas in the Philippines. Even some modern houses use them as an aesthetic now..beach villas in resorts often use the same or similar weaved materials. It's amazing how similar different cultures are.

[@mhuang3951]

菲律宾大部分人的祖先来自中国，如果不是被殖民混血，你会发现菲律宾人很多人长得就像中国人！这是我一位菲律宾朋友告诉我的。

[@dondiegol1433]

Thanks for bringing us to this "time machine" experience. Maybe when the people have overcome the basic life necessary, they can start thinking of preserving their tradition and legacy. Your videos are worthy of national geographic.

[@jimwang6918]

Your video is scenic Fantastic. Good job.

[@Mayangone]

Never heard of the White-Pants Yaos, before.. A very interesting chapter of the Chinese people. As for living in temporary bamboo thatched home, I had been there when I graduated and was sent to a remote area to build a chemical plant. I was lucky that I didn't have to build it myself. I got there six months after the pioneers. Much thanks for the uploading. You always present very interesting pieces. I look forward to you next video.

[@lamheenhammer7802]

Such an interesting video! Thanks again for showing us the China that westerners don't know.

[@NoelLee89]

Another juicy video from the most loved American in China.

[@kats_journey_east]

Omg I wish lol, I still get quite a few accusations of being a spy since I go to so many random places 😭😂 lmfao

[@NoelLee89]

@@kats_journey_east who dares say you are a spy? Send them my way

[@kats_journey_east]

@@NoelLee89 Lmao

[@kats_journey_east]

@@NoelLee89 when’s your next live stream coming, your fans are w8ing

[@NoelLee89]

@@kats_journey_east yeah, there was one subscriber asking. How about tomorrow?

[@firstchild8985]

Thank you for exploring such remote village.. which impossible for us to do it. Always love your videos 👍❤️ 加油。你们很棒👍👍👍💪💪💪

[@tangtang9638]

难得一见的影像，感动！真希望能有很多人像你们一样将这些即将消失的传统村落记录下来，太珍贵了！有很多可以预见它们会在未来的十几二十年就会消失的干干净净。

[@tonyeclau]

Katherine, Thank you. Another interesting episode. Guess what? After years of living a modern life and jet setting around the world, I'm actually living in a bamboo hut for the past 9 years. Abandoned the lay life and living the holy life. I would not trade back to live in a modern like again.

[@h.w.1132]

无论你怎么骂没有民主，这个扶贫的努力必须得赞啊。

[@theolich4384]

功利一点看，贫穷且失业的人群会滋生不满（所谓的disenfrachised），而不满的人在任何社会都是不稳定因素。另一方面，惊人的贫富差距也会酝酿不稳定。最后，贫穷造成的就业与教育机会的鸿沟，会让一个国家无法充分发掘出公民的潜能（很好的例子是同为人口大国，奥运会上印度的奖牌比之中国就极少），改善这一点在劳动人口快速老龄化的当下更是比什么都重要。 总之在扶贫这件事上，中国政府与人民的利益是一致的。

[@yuhaosun2754]

厲害 從來沒聽過 白褲瑤民族 你還真找著了 感謝 山區草林 要穿有保護的衣鞋 還是有危險的 加油

[@clochettestarz]

Thank you so much for sharing your time in these remote places. I love people's attitude when you were asking about the pants, they were just like "What does she mean? It's in the name, we're the white pants Yao!" The drums were so cool too, with the wooden bucket to create that sound!

[@kats_journey_east]

Yeah I was surprised that the reason for the white pants doesn’t seem to be known in the average population🤣had to dig deep online to find the answer to that one

[@samorayee420]

Dear Katherine wishing you more success. Wishing you with good health go forward . You are very talented person trust me . Never west your times always stand and go forward

[@pinkcichlid]

You are so wonderful! Thank you for showing us the true China!

[@davepsk7334]

Interesting bamboo house. Never thought there are houses that can be woven with bamboo like that. Certainly worth the time to see those. I've seen bamboo houses in my young days around here, but it's mostly bamboo split in half and nailed on to make walls. Most of the time these bamboo houses are not fully made from bamboo though. Only certain parts. Today even if I go deep into the mountains there won't be a bamboo house to be found anymore. Guess you can find bamboo houses in many asian countries but certainly have not seen any woven like that in my life. Woven bamboo baskets we have a lot in our rural communities. Beaded necklaces and wristbands, even beaded clothing can be found near indigenous villages here. All in very colouful designs.

[@kats_journey_east]

What country do you live in? This was my first sighting of bamboo houses too, bamboo does not seem to be endemic to this place , seems the people brought it in from somewhere else since it was only growing around the village and not in the wild in the mountains

[@davepsk7334]

@@kats_journey_east I'm in North Borneo. There are many traditional dresses here that look a lot like those different tribes in China. In fact there is a bamboo dance in China that is somewhat similar to a local dance here.

[@輝洒自如]

就地取材建筑形态与式样离不开当地的物产

[@mohammedibrahim42]

You're amazing katherine sister stay healthy both of you God bless you and bless your family amen 😇

[@imahandsomechinesemanwholo6609]

放下屠刀立地成佛

[@HanChinesemuslim]

Ramadan Mubarak!

[@ivanluk2008]

很迷幻的旅程🤗片尾配上一段故鄉的原風景的話，感覺就更好了。謝謝upper帶給我一段美好的眼睛旅行🥰

[@JohnnysCafe_]

I find Katherine's journeys are like an educational documentary series worthy of a regular spot on prime TV. 👍❤️

[@citricitygo]

Thank you Katherine. I have followed all of your videos and I am particularly interested in your visits to the remote, minority ethnic groups. I would never imagine visiting these fascinating places in my life time. I too grew up in a small village in China and the transformation in my hometown is day and night in the past two decades as well. Please keep showing us these nice places. Cheers from the US.

[@kats_journey_east]

Glad you like the videos , more coming soon🌿

[@glowndark1]

it takes an American woman to do that, the Chinese people just love to eat...:)

[@lanceshen3992]

This is so interesting. People live thousand miles away can enjoy this piece of history all because of your hobby of exploring rural China. Thanks so much. I really appreciate it! 👍👍

[@petermanuel5043]

Still my favorite YT channel exploring the 'continent' of China. Thanks so much. ❤️👍

[@kats_journey_east]

It does feel like a continent doesn’t it , i think even a decade isn’t enough time to explore everything 😱😱 I originally gave myself a year of time but the more I explore the more I realize is waiting to be discovered…

[@sixdegreeable]

@@kats_journey_east I'd love to see you do a videologue traveling the old silk road along Qilian Mountain valley. It has a wild variety of terrains and climates, from steppes to deserts, oasis to forest, rivers and mountains, it got everything!

[@ching753]

Thank you for the beautiful and insightful video! I felt like I was going on an archaeological expedition for a lost city/village. My mom who grew up in rural Guangdong China enjoyed the video and got a kick out of seeing all the animals which reminded her of life almost 40 years ago (we’re in Chicago now).

[@輝洒自如]

中国最近很火的年代电视剧《人世间》讲述近五十年来的中国东北的社会变迁相信你妈妈会喜欢的因为会引起许多共鸣

[@OP-mz3hr]

Your videos are full of surprises. Particularly like your humour and also when you "talk & greet" animals or creatures along the way. We enjoy those moments so much :) (Oh, and sometimes you give "names" to the animals you greet). Keep exploring and show us cool stuff! ^_^ Greetings from Canada.

[@kats_journey_east]

Glad you like the videos 🌸 new one coming tonight😁😁

[@OP-mz3hr]

@@kats_journey_east Yay!!! :)

[@brandonso]

Wow thank you so much Katherine (and Wei at the time of filming) for this incredible look at a remote abandoned village and the people where they are now. Loving the progress China continues to make while keeping all the varied cultures intact and flourishing. Can't think of another place on earth like China. So beautiful. Grateful for you exploring and sharing as always!

[@RespectOthers1]

Once again we learned something interesting and quite obscure from your video. Imagine Yao Ming walking around this village in his white basketball shorts! :D🤣

[@杜伟-u1u]

你的这个想法我认为是很棒的！

[@tonghuixu2698]

哈哈哈哈哈哈😂

[@rapidrainc9318]

Wow, you guys really took the time and actually found the abandoned small village in such a remote place. It really looks like a remote and less modernly developed place where those people, mainly the White Pants Yao, live. You have a rather different spirit from many others in this world. It's very very rare for a young and pretty girl, western or Asian, to have such a different spirit being manifested as yours. Thank you for another exploration of a remote place in China. Stay healthy, and wish you guys well and a good life in the many years ahead too.

[@kats_journey_east]

Glad you like the video , this was an especially fun one to film, so many interesting things ✨

[@omni3670]

This is epic! You guys got the scoop on the White Pants Yao. Kath, you should sell this episode as a documentary, really! Me think even National Geographic couldn't do a better job!

[@kats_journey_east]

Omg, I am Unworthy😭😭maybe Someday nat geo will notice me Lol they are my fav magazine

[@iamcanadianedmonton]

The people seems to be happy and content. So happiness is not defined by how much money you have, but how you perceive life. In a way, I think they are more happy than me. love from canada.

[@willengel2458]

they have a roof over their heads, live off the land, socialize with their friend. Life is good.

[@Baldcafe]

You are making the best videos covering China on KZbin. Very inspiring 👍

[@monkeynorn]

Love your humorous and lively commentary! Thanks for showing us the interesting cultures of the ethnic minority groups.

[@georwoogle]

Excellent travelog and true journalism, Katherine. Love your videos.

[@atticbrowser9698]

Another fascinating video. Thank you. I love your gentle respectful interviewing and presentation.

[@susantadeb7666]

People culture and countryside very similar to NE India and Nepal. Your fluency is so impressive that glues peoples to your videos.

[@fishoverseasable]

Katherine your concern about culture and human condition make your videos so unique ❤

[@gafei6974]

Thank you for objectively showing the truest side of China.

[@chinese-good-news]

Your vlog remind me of my childhood, when my family and I were living the same kind of village. I've left the village for over 25 years, now I miss it so much.

[@ashleymcintosh1604]

Always ment to send this to wae. My mother kept a garden A garden of the heart She planted all the good things That gave my life a start She turned me to the sunshine And encouraged me to dream Fostering and nurturing The seeds of self esteem And when the winds and rains came She protected me enough But not too much,she knew I,d need To stand up strong and tough Her constant good example Always taught me right from wrong Markers for my pathway To last my whole life long I am my mother's garden I am her legacy And I hope today she feels the love Reflected back from me. I hope you can translate ok.

[@kats_journey_east]

I will share this with Wei, thanks🌼🌼🌼

[@saiwahng9611]

U indeed had plant the rose of love in your heart!,

[@alfref]

This has to be one of your best videos! absolutely fascinating place

[@geovanihans7104]

wow, just wow. Somehow someway your videos always give me goosebumps 👍 thank you for taking us to witness something so unique yet not well appreciated yet.

[@kats_journey_east]

Glad you liked it🌞🌞🌞

[@mglee1431]

I love seeing your videos depicting and showing us real small remote villages and countryside in China. Thanks for the effort to make this video.

[@bernardhan2657]

陽离子：Thank you again for taking time to create this wonderful Vlog. Do put all your video pieces into one video book, which may serve as an eBook for hundreds of years for historians and anthropologists. Many thanks. God bless!

[@travelvoyagerzack5819]

Really love your videos,myself as a foreigner who lives in china,i have been to Libo and had a similar experience into these difficult routes to get into the 水族old village…really enjoyed by watching your videos and know about these villages culture……too bad never get a chance to record the videos that time…Thank you for sharing Katherine and recalled some of my memories while visiting these villages…

[@halnicholas3791]

Thanks so much for taking us on this journey! Lots of work for you guys but what a window into a cool moment in time.

[@colinchai]

Thanks again Katherine for this amazing & informative video. I have never heard of this White Pants Yao people.

[@notsure1276]

Katherine thank you for showing us the White pants ethnic group. They are such resourceful people to make clothing and homes. Looking forward to more of your adventures. 🐂

[@kats_journey_east]

Glad you liked it , this was one of my favorite videos to film , such an interesting place 🌼

[@fussybugger]

Thankyou for this. What a wonderful story. and the Chinese should appreciate your History records

[@阿棗]

[@josephdewuhan]

I have seen numerous foreigners’s videos about life in China. Yours are my favourite.

[@dennish5150]

Just wonderful place and people. Great work 👍👍👍 thank you

[@pandabearoceanpark]

Super interesting. We would not have seen this without your documenting this. History, past and present, and the rapid changes and progress that are unique to China!

[@jigold22571]

Absolutely Fabulous. Thank You. 💐🕊❣️🔥🙏

[@jigold22571]

You travel roads I have not seen in 500years .My Eyes involuntarily weap and I know a dejavu I have heartfelt before.I thank You and Your husband very much. Namaste 🌈 🔥🌈 🙏

[@sylvesterfong9275]

👍👍👍 Lovely and interesting vlog of white pants Yao minority tribal people. Thanks 💐 Blessings

[@afewmomentslateralwayson8743]

*beautiful panorama in village 👍👍🤣😂🤣*

[@michaelhu9151]

Thank you for sharing this video. This village is so peaceful and quiet.

[@dancheung2914]

Thank you for the wonderful clip. 👏👍

[@Neo-jty]

It is like time traveling for sure, that's why I like antiques and old places

[@patrickwu6052]

Without you I know nothing about the white pant Yao. Thanks!

[@bull7173]

The length of this video! Weekend surprise spree!

[@kats_journey_east]

This was a beefy one to edit 😂😂 we got sooo much footage didn’t want to get rid of any of it 😭😭

[@bull7173]

@@kats_journey_east I think the attempt to make such a long video is worthwhile. Presenting the process of exploration as raw as possible, rather than generalizing and replacing it with your own words, will greatly increase the credibility and intelligibility of the work. I watched this video twice to avoid missing any interesting details. The government's investment (road building) and subsidy (houses building) have helped the Baiku Yao people out of the harsh living environment, which is definitely a commendable achievement. Hope that there will be more policy support for the development of the rural economy in the future. Your great work has allowed me, an overseas Chinese, to have a deep understanding of China's villages and ethnic minorities. You have incredibly interesting souls! thank you!

[@davidmoss2576]

I worked with a guy years ago whom always wore white pants. As a matter of fact that was what we called him. I never knew his real name, just white pants. Wow I finally decoded the legend of the white pants. Thanks Katherine!

[@kats_journey_east]

🤣🤣

[@kunli275]

Love the videos in this channel so much. So real and pure. Looking forward to next one.

[@ショーシャンクの空]

what a wonderful documentary.You did a so great job.Fantastic,I am speechless.

[@verophilly654]

Wow! Thanks, Kat and Wei. Such an interesting video and discovery. I like your story and explanation! ❤

[@TonySungLife]

Best video ever 😂. Glad you didn't give up finding the bamboo 🏠. I was rooting for you to find it. Lol.

[@albertlee8342]

I THINK these "knives" are used to engrave the film of beeswax which has been covered on cotton cloth, to design or drawing lines or motifs to obtain their patterns. If the surface of cloth without wax covered becomes dyeable then a Batik is formed.

[@JGS2024]

I admire your work and I am currently watching all your videos. A huge thank for this gem of documentary on the white pants Yao.

[@merrybolton2135]

Great No other words needed

[@Kaulana24]

Majestic journey indeed! Mahalo!

[@kcfmark]

Wonderful video Kat. Learned new things about China.

[@Umoronz]

You both just get better and better on your videos.what a blessing to see the real deals

[@zcai2672]

I love this video... Great and unique documentary! Keep up the great work

[@bombasticborneo]

Lovely, traditional bamboo huts. Pretty much like where I come from👍🏿💯👏🏾💝🙏🏿

[@lkm1010]

The production level of your videos have really gone up. Keep it up and keep 'em coming.

[@HanC.]

Thank you Katherine, what a beautiful story. 🌼

[@boonteoh2346]

Thank you for being our eyes and ear for your coverage off the beaten track!! Grateful for sharing your experience, Katherine/Wei. 👍👍👏👏

[@kongming2005]

3:00 guy that responded to your question is very honest and accurate person, if any businessman wanting to venture to any places would wish to meet such person as consultant and the business will have higher % to be successful

[@kaiki8490]

Your vids are better than most docos from the mainstream press. Keep up the good work

[@cl1079]

Yet another fascinating, interesting and unique vlog showing something that most people rarely get to witness. Thank you and Wei for making these amazing videos.

[@stevenkyle9426]

That is an amazing footage. Thanks for showing us.

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Thank you for showing this unique village

[@orangetube1]

Katherine, this is terrific! I felt like I walked 1,000 miles in your shoes! This video is as good as any documentary I've ever seen. Thank you!

[@ycleong3030]

Katherine, you are a wonderful person, just being able to appreciate the materials with which you work , the subject matter which holds your interests, and the environment, the people, the cultures, and the social circumstances that you have brought to the world's attention. We love you !!😁😁👍👍

[@qiangfu7271]

Great ending statement; good job again

[@nickwang2017]

Hey guys, I am new to your channel, love your content. Thank you for bringing new thing to us

[@10lauset]

Thank you for taking us along and showing the White Pants Yao people. Cheers

[@rosalianolasco5741]

Wow.. just wow! this is an amazing video. Thank you so much for sharing. & I'm watching this video from: Seattle, Washington of USA.

[@linmei4362]

Yes, with you, we witness the big change in rural village. Thank you

[@truthbetold001]

Am I seeing doubles ? The old man at 13:30 seen familiarly lookalike to the old man at end of video. Your persistent personality paid off into one of your more insightful travel logs encompassing the life and times of Yaos. It's being a pleasure . Simple commensalism.