Living in China | exploring Guangzhou, spending remaining days with family

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Hello friends,
Sadly, my China trip has come to an end. I had the best month abroad traveling, eating the most delicious food, and above all, cherishing precious moments with my family. I am immensely grateful for the love and support that this series has received. It truly warms my heart to see so many people relating to my content. Growing up as an Asian American in a small town, I often concealed this aspect of my identity. However, I now relish the opportunity to embrace vulnerability and share my authentic self. Moreover, I have long wanted to offer glimpses into Chinese and Vietnamese cultures, which I believe have not received the love they deserve on the internet. Thank you again for watching and until next time ♥️
xx,
Julia
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[@TheJuliebees]

I resonate with your caption so much ❤ I’m also a Chinese American living in a small town and I’m going to China in two weeks after 7 years as my post high school grad trip. I’m so excited because I get to enjoy it so much more now because I’m more confident in my identity. Amidst so much sinophobia right now, I really appreciate context creators like you who are giving insight into our motherland and culture!

[@EXITTHEBUILDING.]

I’m going to china on December 26th 2023! I’m so excited!!

[@user-bn2it3dv7n]

How's ur trip burh?

[@20SomethingDiariess]

This was such a wholesome series to watch. Especially the last part where you cried. Lots of strength and love to you

[@DavidDONG-ib8xl]

As a Guangzhou citizen, I feel honored by your love for my city.

[@weijiangli6379]

same here!

[@ninazhu9432]

Saying goodbye is never easy.. I hope you had an amazing time and the tears will turn into happiness again. Thank you for taking us with you and I really enjoyed it. ❤

[@nadarocker7605]

Tell your dad thank you for giving us a lettuce wrap, it looked delicious! 😂❤ I have been loving this series, thanks for letting us tag along.

[@JC-xv7qi]

Guangzhou is a city with so much potential to be the greatest. I cried when I was leaving as well.

[@thereversepolarbear]

I think your relationship with your dad and grandparents is so beautiful xxx

[@amberjohnsonlogan]

What a beautiful series! My daughter and I watch you together and just wanted you to know that we are blown away by the opening montage, love the beautiful shot quality and were so impressed by the Surfshark ad. However, we wanted to thank you for creating another project that makes us feel- we felt your joy, disappointment, happiness and sadness with you over this trip-. Excellent work- every second!!

[@TheMisschrisaz]

Thank you so much for taking us on the trip with you and sharing your family with us. 🥰 I loved these vlogs. It looks like you guys had an amazing time!

[@sunshinemindset8497]

Loved this series so much, Julia. And so lovely to see you in a different environment. Made me cry seeing you leave your Dad. I’m a Daddy’s girl too and my Dad passed away in February, so for me personally, was very touching to see how you cherish him xxx hope you’re not too sad. You’ll be back with your family soon 💕

[@anushkabanerjeee]

I was rewatching your old videos when I got the notif for this one! Really enjoyed the video, as always!

[@haleyfranker]

So glad you had a wonderful trip and visit with family. I'm sure it was hard to leave, but looks like you made so many memories! Thank you for sharing some of them with us. I enjoyed seeing China through your eyes! And I have to say you looked absolutely stunning for your photoshoot!! That looked like such a fun experience to share with your boyfriend!

[@EternalSSSSunshine]

I have been so unmotivated in life lately. The urge to actually be productive has been very faint. But every time I watch Julia’s videos I’m reminded of the life I want to live. And that anything is actually possible, as long as you dedicate yourself to it. Thank you for your videos, Julia. They are truly inspiring and help guide me back to my priorities. I am genuinely grateful for you. Please never stop making videos (unless you want/have to! Your health is important as well!!). I look forward to more inspiring journeys. Sending so much love and light. 💕✨ PS: Have you ever thought about making a video about what inspires you or keeps you motivated and focused on your success/goals? I see you as a big sister, and that would honestly be really impactful. Just an idea. Thank you, sis! 😊

[@carmenliu3765]

Thank you for your vlog. I miss guangzhou. It’s been 5 years since the last time I’ve been back. Your last part spending time with your grandma is so touching. My grandma passed away during COVID earlier this year and I will never see her again 😢. You definitely should go back and see her more while you can❤

[@SJ-zw4cw]

I can't tell you how much I've been enjoying these videos. Thank you for taking us along and for sharing your special moments with your family. I can only imagine how hard it was for you to leave. 😢

[@umgirassol]

Ohhh I'm so sorry you have to say goodbye to your family again Julia, it's always hard... I know that. At least you were with them to comfort the heart =) Thanks for sharing everything with us. Hope to see my family soon too. I've been in the US for 5 years, I miss them a lot... And the bad part is definitely saying goodbye.

[@imaturtle65]

Thank you for sharing ❤I am so happy you had the opportunity to visit your home and family. Hopefully your next trip is sooner!

[@nyamburanjagi5697]

Thank you for sharing your journey throughout China and with your family. The mix of food and culture is dizzying. These last few videos are like pieces of cultural ambassadorship. It makes one want to visit for oneself.

[@waggermama]

Thank you for taking us along on your journey ❤

[@Naidayss]

Thank you for bringing us along with you!!💕

[@ginaalai]

This is such a sweet vlog, literally teared up at the end when you left cause I can relate 😭

[@kirshabrauns]

Your dad is AWESOME he has such a great personality and he is naturally humorous 😂 WOOHOO go dad!!🎉

[@danjas.599]

Your China videos were so nice! It was wonderful to tag along and all the info you packed in about the places you visited

[@pigglyjiggity2407]

I love this series so much! your scenes with dad and grandma is always so cute hahaha getting sucked into the cdrama at gmas home. Thank you for sharing these moments with us 🫶

[@graceding9960]

I have really enjoyed your China series and the ending made me emotional :( will miss this series for sure, thank you for sharing!!

[@MannyWalks]

what a beautiful series! 😌 It was great to see China through your cozy vlogs 😎

[@pwj2964]

you are so STRONG. thank you for sharing a little bit of your life with us! feels like i’m getting attached to your family now

[@kristinechao12]

Ahh that photo session looks so funnn and all that amazing fooodd 🤤

[@bingsoob]

yayy i was waiting for this

[@amieloropesa7987]

You and your boyfriend are adorable!!! Love both your energy esp in this travel ♡

[@kaskahea1274]

Mahalo for sharing this trip with us. ♥️

[@mikeliu-te3vk]

Guangzhou is a group of cities developed by the first people in China's reform and opening up. It is very charming and has rich historical and cultural heritage. Guangzhou also preserves many ancient relics, making it a very charming city.

[@donnacoker7716]

I know exactly how it feels to leave your family and not get to see them for long periods of time. It’s been almost 3 yrs since I’ve seen my dad, other than FaceTime. 😭 I’m so sorry, Julia, however, I so enjoyed your vlogs from China.

[@xinyi_yap]

Thank you, Julia, for your message at the end 💜 I get to go home every year and every trip to the airport remains the hardest. Also, is that pochaiyun you ate as medicine?! That’s one of the medicines my family in Singapore made me bring here too 😂😂

[@herspace08]

Leaving your family and going is never a great feeling. But this is life and it is difficult and you have been strong throughout the years when you were not able to visit them. And you are gonna visit them again soon

[@julesatthetable]

Haha Queen card! I loved this series. thank you for sharing with us

[@Phantomstories1831]

Thanks for bringing us glad u had a good time

[@pikachubread]

really enjoyed your series! i got some ideas on places to eat and go for my upcoming trip. would love to know where you got the tea cookies and egg pies from! hopefully i can try them too :)

[@rebeccahelga32]

Ahhh, Julia. I am on a keto and intermittent fasting lifestyle now so I enjoyed living vicariously through you with all that yummy food! Such an amazing series! It was nice to learn about China through your eyes😊

[@mintylight10]

Deng, are you doing those diets/eating habits per a medical professional's/coach's advice or you believe those are what will help you reach your goal?

[@justbeingkarish]

Goodbyes are always hard when it’s comes to loved ones❤

[@guanjiesu4172]

Thank you I have been looking for a trustworthy vnp to use in China for my upcoming trip ❤

[@sophiaguo1005]

Believe it or not, the Western food I have been missing so much is McDonald's in China. The chicken sandwich 板烧鸡腿堡 is so good!

[@pinkhunterrrr]

got so emotional in the end 😢

[@cyang123]

All the food looks amazing. Damn you made me tear up at the end

[@susieleiper]

Your city is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@cristinaelliottgarcia1411]

Aw ❤the ending😢

[@n0mdeplum3]

First time being this early! 🫶🏼🩵

[@adelaantosova2668]

Definitely not tearing up.❤🥺

[@shadowess1961]

Mickey D's has fried chicken wings? All the food looks so good, every time. I'm watching for the food lol

[@debcokinis]

Beautiful China 🇨🇳 and lovely family ❤️

[@arenazella2231]

Loved this ❤ Im going to Guangzhou 26sept-3oct..however may I know if the shops will be closed due to national holiday?

[@brendalogan1265]

I’m Taiwanese/Native American and i went to Shanghai and chongqing

[@guldanh]

This somehow made me cry, I was supposed to do this but our hometown got destroyed due the earthquake and we lost 11 family members and we honestly can’t really go back cause there’s no more electricity not really food and life condition is extremely bad

[@larissahora]

excuse me, are you a queencard?? hahaha awesome vlog, i almost cried at the end :'(

[@pandainpearls]

What's that tea chain you got your milk tea from?

[@gaurideshmukh8570]

Not me getting emotional even though I stay with my parents... All power to you julia

[@smithtaylor6677]

I have been to 沙面 as well, beautiful place.

[@jiangyongmei2863]

I really want to go there when I grow up

[@sheriberrix]

Oh my gosh you and ur bf singing Queencard HAHA

[@巍巍大中华]

刚才广州回来，看着熟悉又亲切。

[@tommychen6102]

I miss Guangzhou! I was born there!

[@oceanblue888]

I know you may have used VPN to post on KZbin from China. Do you mind telling me which VPN you used? I have an upcoming trip to China soon and just want to make sure VPN works because last time ExpressVPN gave me lots of troubles. Also, have you called back US, from China on your non-Chinese mobile phone before? If so, could you please tell me how you dial to US? During my last trip to China, even tho I called AT&T before departing to make sure I would dial correctly back to US, I still could NOT get through the call. So if you had done it successfully, please share your experience to help me. Really appreciate it! 👍👍👍

[@amyfaurote1488]

Beautiful vlog

[@moonnabi1990]

Hi! I'm just curious. How do locals pronounce Guangzhou? I hear some pronounce it as "Guang-Jow" while others, pronounce it as "Guang-Jaw". Thank you!

[@wendyzzz3499]

Your dad is so cute and funny 😆

[@AaronXu-cs2ef]

kfc in china is muchp popular than the macdonald,you should have tried more types cuz you can not get the same food from KFC in other countries😅 they offer really delicious specialities

[@rainerk.8554]

The last few seconds got me :(

[@user-zh6le6es3h]

Makes me miss my grandma 😔

[@emmali2265]

I love Guangzhou ❤❤❤

[@johnnyxian]

Been missing GZ 😢

[@moapoppklaren]

What’s the medicine?

[@andersoen92]

Nice!

[@vlado819]

❤China

[@WatchthisandChill]

nice video, I subscriberd.

[@spwgospaewe]

12:55🤣

[@Moonnielee]

Hi, i love your videos and your lifestyle. If possible, Id love to watch a day of life of a data scientist 😊 regardless, stat safe!

[@rinawalter5402]

❤❤❤❤

[@dingjf2219]

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[@rozawosen2229]

I saw the name of my country on one picture. It says ETHIOPIA The Beauty.❣❣❣I gat scholarship from Chinese government. I'm Sure Your video will help me.

[@semsaadzovic8768]

Pozdrav 🤩🤩🤩

[@davidparnell3241]

Third

[@308_Negra_Arroyo_Lane]

Why would you want to live in 'Murica over this?

[@IsidroDenmary]

Hello Julia, I love your content. Btw, I’m a professional video editor, and I create KZbin shorts for you for free. Is there any way I can send it to your email?

[@KUCHISZA]

i really wish i could move to china but as an American, I feel like it would just be too hard… are vpns allowed for things like KZbin and stuff there? I also am not sure about laws and stuff like that… is it a good country to move to?