Random Dinner Invitation in Yunnan's secret TOFU CAPITAL | EP23, S2

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I haven't been to Anhui. What should an old couple do if we get there. I don't speak Chinese, except some Toishanese.

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@@raylee5030there are some tourist agency providing local guide being able to speak English or other languages

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People in small towns are almost always so open and welcoming. I think it's a natural human feature that metropolitan life spoils.

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Because too many crimes in the cities, no more trust. In rural villages, everyone knows each other

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That's because the high tensions and stress due to workload make people a more materialistic mindset.

[@euomu]

There are plenty of scary and unpleasant small towns too. "Almost always" is a huge overestimation.

[@daveccc]

@@euomu in china, it's fair ture to say "almost always", i think in some other countries or regions, people should be able to say so with confidence, and people from less safe places may think it is overrated, no offense here.

[@euomu]

@@daveccc The person whose comment I responded to, didn't seem to be talking about Chinese towns specifically, and neither was I. I just think it's important to remember that the woman showing us these beautiful places in China, is a Chinese person holding a camera. Her experience is not necessarily indicative of what the experience of the average tourist would be like. And I have no idea as to what I'd have to be offended by, so none taken haha

[@dougyap]

Hi, I have been going through your vlogs one by one. Being an Asian born overseas, your vlogs bring me endless pleasure and also a sense of regret of not knowing what my heritage is. I had a business in Shenzhen about 10 years ago and only concentrated on working and did not take the time to visit all these wonderful places that you have showcased. Please never stop filming your vlogs for I am sure they bring a lot of viewing pleasure to many people. And perhaps one day I will visit China again, not for business but as a full time tourist. Thank you Yen.

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[@FernandoJamesFX]

Hello YAN !!! I Just Paid a " BIG THANKS " for ALL YOUR EFFORTS. All The Best !

[@littlechineseeverywhere]

Thank you :)

[@ZebrAsperger]

The family that invited you to join, that's amazing ! So charming and heartwarming, made me smile just by watching ! People lives seems so peaceful, caring and sharing there, i wish i'll find a place like this one day to live and grow old.

[@timbenson6577]

You thoroughly enjoy small pleasures.

[@bobkids009]

Tofu is well known among the Chinese ethnic groups of people and every groups has their expertise in cooking tofu eg. Hakka Tofu. Hokkian Tofu, Teochew tofu and others. Yes, making good tofu depends solely on natural water source without that it is not possible to make it. In this video Yan has taken us to the remote rural areas where they have ample underground water source through wells collections. soybeans are the main ingredient source of making tofu , from the process it will have various downstream products produced eg. soya bean drinks, tofu skin, Tofu has many forms, from puffy tofu, silken, soft, firm etc. This video entails just a little about the Tofu. Actual process of making involved quite a lengthy durations which is not possible to show in video. Anyway at least Yan showed us the village that is known for making Tofu in China. Good work Yan.....!

[@limchunchoo5563]

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[@bluesky640612]

From China Tofu travel to South East Asia Countries and tofu cook and become daily dish which easily can find in every house 👍🏼👍🏼 I love Tofu

[@roclee3610]

视频真的很不错，你是真正明白什么才是中国最珍贵美好的东西，不是那些高楼大厦，而是这样人文传统和市井生活，还有最淳朴的人民❤老乡，good job

[@yangyang7001]

Shiping is my hometown,that's a beautiful place,and the people there are so nice. I'm so proud of my hometown.Thanks for your video.

[@longtaoyou2931]

这么小的地方竟然也有跑上油管的，哈哈。

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@@longtaoyou2931 是有點偏遠有什麼影響呢😂😂😂

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@@longtaoyou2931网络让世界扁平化了，让距离以秒计了，算法把跟拍摄地和拍摄的人关联起来了，有什么稀奇的😂

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​@@longtaoyou2931你这眼界又是什么犄角旮旯地方的呢?

[@macaron_ii]

Thank you so much for making these videos! I’m a second generation immigrant living in America, and these videos really help me learn and appreciate my culture. Being raised in a western society, I never knew how beautiful my culture could be. My mom and I watch them after dinner all the time, and we both appreciate how thorough your videos are. Thank you again for making these, 加油!

[@lovelife5783]

人的生活环境不同，价值观和世界观肯定也会有所不同。但是，传统由于是千百年形成的。总是不会变的。希望海外的炎黄子孙，能保持民族的传统

[@MarkCMoran]

Thanks again for a great video. You are inspiring me to start making more videos of my own experiences too. I appreciate all the hard work that goes into your channel. 非常感谢您。

[@littlechineseeverywhere]

Thank you so much :)

[@violetviolet888]

@@littlechineseeverywhere 6:20 that "beautiful flower" with fruit is a Passion Fruit Vine that makes Passion Fruit. One of the most universally prized tropical flavors world wide. If you get a chance to try a passion fruit drink or dessert, don't hesitate. One of life's true pleasures.

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Chinese people are so amazing and so friendly this is one of the reasons I have been studying the Chinese culture for years no culture can come close to the Chinese Different cultures, just amazing country. This is my favorite channel.

[@nadya2001144]

I love the grandma just "Come to my house," after a short conversation with Yan... she's so lovely

[@wisecanadianwoman]

Yan, thank you for sharing parts of China I may never get the opportunity to visit. I especially like your drone shots, in this video you could see birds flying below and it was absolutely beautiful. Thank you again.

[@MaryAmesMitchell]

I am so impressed by these hard working people with so much pride.

[@marjoriepark1198]

Granddaughter, what a lovely morning journey for me. Seeing places like this with people like you and those who you share with can really help make the earth with no borders only humans with fascinating cultures. As always the drone footage and music choices are a delightful combination. Thanks for sharing. Also maybe someone else mentioned it but your lovely little flower and fruit is commonly known as passion fruit. 🙇🏼‍♀️🌄🌻🌈Marjorie from Georgia US

[@jayjin8318]

看的好感动。感觉到了小姐姐自由的灵魂，多么幸福的一个人啊。。。

[@kennySg101]

I noticed that the streets are spotless clean. People are friendly. Yunan is a nice place to visit. Food wise, one can pick up ingredients used in Thai and Vietnamese food. Thanks for video.

[@pengchewoon1926]

Thank you Yan for showing us another beautiful countryside of China.

[@kapochi007]

Hello Yan, Imagine a whole town/city doing tofu for a living that's how ShiPing looks to us anyway. Rural areas the world over have friendlier people usually. Less stressful life probably. That impromptu invitation to dinner is so typical of rural folks. Simple and ample food and even bigger hearts.

[@danny5783]

This channel is going to blow up. I’m so addicted to your videos. educational , no political BS . Yan, you’re a amazing person.

[@kun_anta74]

Your vlog has change my perception about China and the people. The town is clean and people are nice. Unlike what the west media has brought. Keep it up. Jiayo.

[@ea7366]

Those people were so welcoming and kind. Their life is so simple, it's a slow pace but relaxing. I can also notice that the places that you visited are clean even though the houses are dilapidated but they're tidy.

[@brianwong8564]

Hi, Little Chinese girl, your vlogs shocked me ! They are amazing ! The beautiful landscapes blended with the nice musics . You are genius and have the DNA on arts and knowledgeable. Thank you spreading China's beauties and cultures to the whole world through vlogs. The way you shooting, the scenery you choose, the musics you blending, the film you editing, etc. I love it ! I am addicted on your vlogs.

[@hollisjamesSF]

This was a great video. Thank you again for taking us into less familiar parts of China. I also loved listening to everyone talk at the lunch you were invited to….so great to see friendly people and listen to native speakers.

[@heraldocosta1469]

Hi Yan the flower and the fruit you show in this video at 6:14 its a Passion Fruit. Thats a tropical fruit. When is rare to be eating will be yellow outside. Love your videos.

[@daniellewotherspoon6252]

What a beautiful town with such a rich history. Never knew that there are so many different tofu products. What a pity that the smaller factories are not operating anymore. I love the lake and all the people farming as well. I would love to travel with you one day to all the interesting places in China. I find your videos very interesting and informative.

[@josetibus4786]

I have been watching your videos lately. I appreciate how you show interesting places in China - the more I become eager to visit soon. Great!

[@gregchann9703]

Another good video! Would have love to eat with the family. They seemed very nice and happy. Thanks!

[@littlechineseeverywhere]

Thank you !!

[@k2hsharpe]

Thanks

[@littlechineseeverywhere]

Thank you :)

[@kyliex6310]

This reminded me about my childhood neighborhood, people always share food with neighbors, kids from different households just eat together and play together.

[@elizabethandrus3848]

I love your opening montage. It reminds me of all the beautiful places you have shown us. This was fascinating to see tofu being made.

[@moonlighth8643]

Love your video of my hometown and my "homepeople". The level of openness and kindness from them are so lacking in America. That inspires me to always be the change that I want to see. Thank you

[@ahhoonlim3672]

Yan, thanks for all your videos about unexplored China. Very intriguing especially to me, a Chinese whose knowledge of China is confined to the cities. Best wishes from Australia

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

Yay, Yan is back! Thank you for showing us the real China!👍👍 I recently saw a video about Fenghuang County, I hope you can show us that too!😁

[@boombot934]

Rural life is so tranquil so relaxed, though sometimes difficult😣. Thank❤🌹🙏 you, dear Yan, Shi Ping is wonderful place😊

[@UnionABC]

Yan, this is one of your most fascinating videos. I love Yunnan, and tofu and small villages. What a wonderful intersection. And, your drone footage always impresses. It is really a pleasure to watch your travels through the rural, non-politicized areas of China.

[@yengsc2233]

Yan dear. It would be lovely if you could have close shots of those lovely wooden craft of old buildings n the like. Sometime appreciating beautiful wood works by ancient craft men gives us the feel of that authenticity. Thank you

[@flzuo1509]

不知道为何看的好感动，超喜欢博主的真诚随和，展示普通中国人的日常生活就超美的，而且博主特别会发现很多细节美。我是新疆人，欢迎来新疆玩哦～

[@pbrlpgu5601]

这种展示的视频现在太少了，国家宣传都是高大上的没有人间烟火气，大多数人更注重高科技或美丽的风景。博主更着重历史 人文，城市 风景和住在里面的人是一体的，生活本来就是这样

[@AWD1001]

Great tour Yan ! Caught all the friendliness & spontaneity with locals. Heartwarming. The amount of tofu produced was incredible and the shared meal was a treat. Enjoy your eyeing of architecture and from above. Look forward. Thank you.

[@ukmkotabandung3609]

Masyarakat di pedesaan sangat ramah ...alamnya indah .... Semangaat .

[@kasemsanthongsawan]

Tambahan makannya organik dan enak sekali.

[@francokwok1667]

Yan, another wonderful video on rural country, thumbs up. A great contrast to my own place, my primary residence is a low rise house, in a layback part of a city, but my secondary residence just in the CBD, and on Level 44. But, I miss most the four chamber house in my home village back in Chaochou, China where I only spent not more than 5 years of my childhood. People in Laos and Thailand always refer ourselves to Tang Ren, and the old folks in my home village told us that our forefathers came all the way from Henan Province, China. But, really I believe we are more local, at least an aborigine not less than the Miao and Yi. I love all the peoples around me, particularly their foods and cultures.

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A whole other worldly feels coming through and totally enjoyable. Your research and filming on another level. Thanks Dr.

[@hansu-nihon]

The old traditional buildings are very beautiful.😊 I hope they always maintain them.

[@jimsmith7707]

Thanks! I love your vlogs, I have been in many Chinese villages and cities, and you show the hospitality that I have found in many Chinese people. But I get homesick for China when I watch them.

[@littlechineseeverywhere]

Thank you 🥰

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I absolutely love your content. The attention to detail is highly appreciated. I love how you show us the historic side of the places you visit. The history and architecture is so beautiful. Your drown shots are so clear and detailed. Keep being the best host ever!

[@Teguh_Nuran]

Nice touch Yan, love it This is fasting month, my favorite food for break my fast is tofu, fried tofu with vegetables inside, dip it in spicy peanut souce So delicious

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Thank you for taking the effort to make the video 💕!

[@littlechineseeverywhere]

Thank you so much for your support Jeannie :)

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The absolute quality of these videos s that not only you take us to relatively untouched places in China, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY you show us how nice common Chinese men and women are. Hos they are welcoming and how they have humour and like to laugh … You are a eye opener! For this we can never thank you as we should.

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Love ur videos, tks for sharing China's real image to the world, I'm from Vietnam, i love Asian traditional cultures. All the best.

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I just discovered your channel recently. I love that your style is very casual and simple. It never feels pretentious or overly edited. It's like a good friend showing me around their hometown. Thank you for your videos and keep up the good work. - Greetings from Chicago, IL, USA

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[@limeec]

So authentic China townships. So beautiful sceneries. I really enjoy the videos. Thank you Yan.

[@izzyleicanut9190]

Very nicely done. Love the cinematography . Tofu is one of my all time favourite foods. Take care

[@Paristan01]

Thank you. I am learning so much from your beautiful videos. I always wanted to learn more about China and the rural China. I was very excited to see the ancient Papaya tree. I did not know they could grow to look like that. How wonderful!

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[@littlechineseeverywhere]

Thank you :)

[@folkeholmberg3519]

I love my little Chinese, wherever you are going. You are making so nice and interesting videos, and also the wonderful music. I'm just about to get into tofu eating, as a part of my veganism. Greetings from Gotland, you look that up, it's a 'touristisland' in the middle of the Baltic sea. 👋

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Thanks!

[@littlechineseeverywhere]

thanks for your support!

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So clean and tidy, these people take pride in how they live❤ So love your videos, like being on holiday without leaving home😊

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Your travel videos are getting better and better. There’s always lots of little bits of info. You have a knack of intermingling and the people are comfortable with you. That’s why these video episodes serves me well since I’d love to visit and explore China but I won’t be able to communicate with the locals like you do. Thank you for being my eyes👍🙂

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08:47 The guy riding a scooter, wearing a Han-Fu Love it This is becoming my favorite travel channel. And the hostess seems to be so genuinely enthusiastic about showing the best of her country.

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i love seeing Chinese young people wearing their traditional 汉服 hanfu 😍❣️

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I have to give you a thumbs up! Your videos are always different from other vloggers and can bring us a completely different experience. This Shiping ancient town is the least commercialized ancient town I have ever seen. It is also a well-preserved ancient town, and it is so clean. The road paved with blue stones is a childhood memory. Thank you for bringing such a beautiful Chinese countryside!

[@xiaoyunchen8337]

your video and introduction of Chinese culture is wonderful! Keep up your great work! I like Tofu Skin and everything Tofu!

[@littlechineseeverywhere]

Thank you so much :)

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I spent about 8 months traveling around China at different times I loved it it's so beautiful

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Just recently came across your channel, and i am just amazed by seeing, hearing and learning more and more about all these lesser known corners of China, you cover, with every other and new of your videos i watch! You're an amazing guide, giving us the oportunity to come along with you to these fascinating places, while being such a firendly and open person. And the "production-value" of your videos is on par with that. The cuts, music, selected footage, the overall quality is just remarkable. Thank you for all of this, keep up the amazing work :-) Best regards from germany!

[@Ippido]

You do a great job researching, walking around, asking the locals.. thanks 🙏👍 非常感谢你 🙏

[@mamasanm9178]

You found a passion fruit flower along w/the fruit. These are prevalent in Hawaii we call them ‘Li’likoi’. My Mama made jelly & syrup…so Yummy 😋 Mahalo for the Journey, I am smitten at how Beautiful China is, MahaloPlenty 🌺

[@wongchanthong]

Thank you for such a beautifully made unique travel vlogs on old historical chinese towns and villages. Such a talented young and beautiful girl

[@mluiza111]

People are so gentle and open, so kind!

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You are a wonderful ambassador; you make friends so easily! I love watching people open up to you.

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Thank you very much Cute Little Chinese Lady! Your videos are always inspiring and really beautiful. Thank you for sharing your encounters, I'm already looking forward to the next video! 😘😘😘

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This season of unseen China is so enjoyable. It makes me feel at home watching all of your places visited. It hasn’t been since Disney’s “Wonders of China” that I have enjoyed what many haven’t seen of China. While visiting Disney, visiting the exhibit was my favorite.

[@hildamaine8319]

Thank you for 😊showing us a world we have never seen or will see. Beautiful!

[@sweetmjful]

Yes it's very fascinating watching your travel video n gives a happy feelings that people in those small beautiful old towns are so open and very hospitable!! Keep posting your inspiring content and videos!!

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Your drone footages are amazing. Very nice town and hospitality.

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Thanks to your videos I am getting to know a bit more of China and I am loving it! The food and the people and how tech and tradition are living together is just mindblowing. I wish you safe and fullfilling travels!

[@ilavalolipop]

I love this episode so much 🥰❤ Thank you so much for sharing all the little details of your travels. It is extremely enriching to watch.

[@BgoBoy2600PH]

I am surprised about the different Tofu sold at the market and the fried cheese then I do appreciate how the family eat together in a banquet.

[@i-am-your-conscience]

24:49 this is a setting in your camera, if you are in a country with 50 or 60 hz.. if you have the right setting, there is no flickering with the neon light :)

[@elhamidinafia8763]

Sure, we like it... You make us fly as if it's to the wonderland... Everything looks nice and inviting... Thank you...!!!

[@bohulikestravel]

Good job as always Yan, I lived for almost 3 years in YUNNAN, people there are really nice and friendly. if I got a chance, I will visit there again.

[@juliechen2953]

At 6:11, the flower is passion fruit flower and green/young passion fruit 👍❤️

[@gordkao]

(3:06) I can just imagine in 1900's the people living in those houses ... Even the people that are living there now, how far have they gone out of their village?

[@jJustPlayingNZ]

6:12 We call that Passion Fruit in New Zealand. Grows mainly in our warmer areas in the north of the country. Makes a wonderful fruit drink which is very popular. I used to make wine from it and also once made Passion Fruit Champagne. 🍾😀 Lovely old train, from your drone it almost looks like a model railway with the children's playground next to it. Lovely, unspoiled old town. I can see why you loved this town.

[@nicholasc700]

Unseen China this maybe but it can also be Un-spoilt China too. Looking at the old buildings & way of life seemed like time stood still here. And tofu is as much Chinese as can be. You can find it in almost all Chinese cooking even in wedding banquet! Those potatoes are huge! Thanks again for your vlogs...it calms my mind.......sitting comfortably in my chair!!!!LOL

[@lukasloh2509]

I hope that one day this place will not be abandoned by the future generations and still preserved it. It sad to see rural community in some developed countries being neglected as more people tends to gear living in the big cities.

[@joyjoyoo]

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[@conniesiow7145]

The old people never stop working, very diligently sorting beans, growing food, etc etc, this is evident of their long and healthy life.

[@debscatena]

Thanks so much for your channel, you are amazing! Also you are helping me learn Mandarin in the process, both your reporting and your adventures are so stunning.

[@marisa-yu4oz]

This is the only way I'll get to see china for many years but it's helping me cope ^^; thank you for this high quality documentary!!

[@ireneserrano4570]

What a beautiful video!! i loved the old city and the lake area, the bycicle trail along the lake is fantastic, i feel like packing my backpack and going to Shiqing right now! That tofu curd, the tofu skin, the fried tofu, they all look amazing! 😍

[@camomila_]

Thank you for taking us with you to these amazing trips! Your videos are beautiful and so interesting! And that pretty flower with a tomato-like frit is passionfruit!

[@fatimazohrabenaicha9320]

I thought Chinese don’t like cold food!omg they invited you to join them how very kind! Lotus ❤ the seed of heart and spirit How cute to sit there and watch the spirit of the earth 🥰🥰🥰

[@kasemsanthongsawan]

Oh my! Tofurama… just love the variety! Thank you for showing us Shiping, Yan! The scene from the causeway was stunning!

[@christopherqchin4319]

Thank you Yan, i am visiting China thru my eye and ear. I went back to great grandpa's birthplace in 2016. Visited cousin in shenzen and birthplace Rung su sia( below banyan tree). Not too far from Zijin.

[@tilfepo9486]

Thank you again!! The plant that you found in the video at 6:13 minutes is passion fruit (maracujá in South America).

[@waynejill]

that flower at around 6:10 is a passionfruit, a very sweet tangy fruit. The fruit you showed is green and not ripe yet, it should be purple before eating. We love your channel 😄

[@TheMaliciousSmurf]

i love your videos so much 😭❤ all of the places are so beautiful and human interactions seems so genuine

[@kko-punch7059]

I love all your videos! No one offers this type of ‘down to earth’ travel experience like you do!! 🙏🙏👍👍

[@gordkao]

(14:09) "No need for plastic bag.." You are so good! One less plastic bag in the world! 👏

[@markwood1705]

Thank you for showing us life in China. Enjoying your video uploads loads :)