So, Is This The Rural China They Wanted To Hide? (

China. You often hear that the big cities are great, but the countryside is still extremely poor. Having lived in China for almost 7 years, but mostly in Shanghai, I wasn't really sure how true that was. There was only one way to find out: it was time to go island hopping.
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[@SabbaticalTommy]

Hope you're appreciating this more frequent upload schedule..

[@roshaan5152]

Definitely 💯

[@leonardmichaelwrinch446]

We do ‼️👍🤗

[@Kimjongun19841]

please visit North Korea after this supposedly theres travelagencies that can book the train in Bejing for you we will be happy to share our rations with you

[@alirattansi8214]

Best KZbinr and glad the video drops are weekly!

[@user-qn7ul3vy3p]

yes we do appreciate that! 🎉

[@justicewillprevail1106]

The fact that he's walking around and ppl are so friendly. If an Asian person comes to the US and just walk around and asking questions, I highly doubt ppl here would be this kind. it's quite unfair.

[@leegrant5489]

yeah， you are right

[@kabysummit5801]

Many White people are on the edge, stressed out, had a bad childhood, still defending their land that they have issues with sh*it. That's real talk. JK not all. Some are absolutely kind, unselfish and generous. Just messing w you.

[@nesttea2239]

Mostly because they do not see many foreigners there. In the USA, you see a lot of people from all backgrounds every single day.

[@yapyapyap2805]

Mostly because their governments and their medias have been adopting an anti Asian attitude.

[@Lilib130]

​@@nesttea2239, Not necessarily. This could also be a reason for them not to be friendly.

[@blususpect]

Can we appreciate the fact that Tommy tries to make most of his videos educational & hasn’t changed? We genuinely appreciate you man!

[@SLAVAUKRAINI-cb5vt]

FREE TIBET, FREE HONG KONG, FREE UYGHURISTAN, DEFEND TAIWAN! 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@chiefpanda7040]

Yes he hasn’t changed he still doesn’t have a pop filter lol

[@baileyride]

I travel vicariously through Tommy!

[@elkmeatenjoyer3409]

his name is tommy? I thought it was sabbatical.

[@luzmontalvo9437]

The best places in Puerto Rico ( a commonwealth of America) do not look half of what China’s “arrabal” look like… and puerto ricans are American citizens……who’d say!!!!!

[@armamentarmedarm1699]

I've seen the before and after on a lot of these aspirational/instructional posters you're pointing out. I saw the tail end of the poverty that China claims to have eliminated; and my in-laws lived it. And I've been back and seen how things have changed. The rural areas are still rural, and they still have many of the problems that rural areas in most of the developed world have (young people leaving, chiefly). But extreme poverty is no longer one of them. People are housed, clothed, and fed. People have the most basic health care, and kids get the most basic education. Beyond that they're still on their own. But how many countries can even claim what China has achieved?

[@Ecnop9]

none actually, CPC never claimed to be magicians that can complete eradicate at once povert and all the problems china face its the 2nd largest country geographically with a population of over a billion and many different ethnic and religious groups . its hard to deny or undercut its achievements over such a short period of time in fact you could argue its one of the greatest feats in human history, debatable of course but not completely untrue

[@texasburbs4380]

I was thinking the same....

[@ETHANWinters-mq1dv]

I agree, that's a great achement on Developing Country.

[@NazrawiTesfaye4567]

they never claimed they eliminated poverty did they?

[@MikAnimal]

@@NazrawiTesfaye4567 they did claim it and they did not achieve it. They proclaimed it done cause they ran out of time.(Xi ran out of time)

[@dandan8333]

Interesting video! I came to Guangxi and married my wife in 2004. Single man in LA for 49 years. After chatting for many years, I truly am blessed and wish that it could've been sooner! Getting married in China was the best thing that ever happened to me. I'll be home from our NC farm in June for our 20th year of marriage! I'm thankful to have learn, seen, and touch China in so many ways! Most folks in our world want simular things but, most of all would be a better lifestyle for their children! Ladies truly are sincere in relationships to have a like ideals to work together on! A good government is one working for their majority of people/citizens! A corporate government can take advantage for stockholder greeds and not interested in what's good for all! NO SLAVES! ENJOY YOUR TRAVELS ANDSHOW THE WORLD THE TRUE CHINA!

[@thetreekeeper143]

You sound like a communist representative 🤣

[@realhuman4396]

​@thetreekeeper143 we all are

[@kristoffer3000]

@@thetreekeeper143 Everyone that knows what it actually is does that ;) Western propaganda has nothing to do with reality, just keep that in mind.

[@yelancho]

​@@thetreekeeper143it is not a shame for admitting that we are communists, without the communiss party the KMT has already ruined our contry. If you are interested in modern Chinese history you'll see how Capitalism sparked in China and eventuall turned over to some people-slavery tools, thats why China chose another way.

[@yelancho]

​@@thetreekeeper143It is better to know that all sociaty -ism is just a tool, the bad or good depends on the people and the way run the contry, communist could be dictator's powerful tool, but why can't capitalism be the large companies' ruling tools? Rememben only the gov represents the benifits of the most and respect the minority, that was a good gov, no matter what social -ism it use. As for now in China communist work fine and the CPC literally makes the extreme poor housed, fed and clothed, that was the communists' true wish: erase poverty from the world start from our own contry.

[@notlam44]

After having lived in Shanghai for 6 years, and travelling to various parts of China, I loved watching this video. The people are very friendly especially if you make the effort to speak Chinese. The older people seem more wary of westerners. Funny how the guy in the restaurant just snatched your phone out of your hand to type something. Typical of Chinese forwardness and no nonsense. Love it.

[@breasonable4343]

truth that. love or hate that. but very direct, and there's a lot to be said for that. i said "that" too many times.

[@jamesross8612]

@@breasonable4343 good one.....

[@grandwonder5858]

Maybe the older people still have memories of the white people that came to their country to conquer them and snatch everything up?

[@user-fg6gn4us3r]

there's menu on his phone. you scan the qr code on the table, their menu will pop up on your phone,you can order food,check out,and rate the food

[@user-lw4gm2nd4x]

Because you are foreigner and you have the privilege and we are still putting ourselves, especially most of the real Chinese, an inferior status.

[@davidstretch5614]

I've lived in China for many years, having married a Chinese woman and gaining a Chinese stepson. I deliberately decided to avoid all the international tourist places, and so I've spent a lot of time living in non-touristy places in Beijing and my wife's hometown of Zhangjiajie, in Hunan Province, though in a small village in the countryside there. Although it's not possible to understand China as a foreigner, i think it's a much more interesting place to live with many new experiences one could never hope to have if one mainly lived in the big metropolitan areas and kept company with many foreigners there. I think I have known less than 5 foreigners during my years of living here, and the vast majority of friends I have are Chinese. Many of them I taught at various universities I held courses at.

[@yuantianxiapingan]

And you have gone natives❤

[@hanslu9706]

The sensation of immersing yourself deeply into a culture vastly different from your own is truly fascinating. Best wishes to you and your family!!!!

[@user-ie3zb5bq6l]

😂老外咋这么喜欢单亲妈妈啊，带儿子的女人很难找到中国男人

[@davidstretch5614]

@@user-ie3zb5bq6l 我妻子的第一任丈夫对她如此恶劣，以至于她无法面对嫁给另一个中国男人。在她的离婚听证会上，法官同意了她的意见，并将她儿子的唯一监护权交给了她，并更改了她儿子的姓氏以与她相匹配。

[@beneric4851]

​@@user-ie3zb5bq6l主要是国内传统观念太重

[@danielmurphy4429]

Tommy, this was absolutely fascinating. I so admire your linguistic abilities, communication with the local folks adds so much to the experience. Thank you.

[@yixianshuiesuan]

It's not surprising that this rural part is not in bad shape. Zhejiang Province has the most equalized income between rural and city populations in the entire country. Zhoushan is also one of the largest ports on Earth so the government has plenty of money to invest in infrastructure. PS: the old ladies speaking the local dialect thought you were asking about the trees, so she replied: "they grow fruits looking like tangerines ... (some mumbles) ... I was reluctant to remove the trees but I trimmed some branches ... (mumbles) ... they cool down the temperature and can shed from sunlight"

[@RareTS]

ty i was wondering what she said

[@happyd9733]

Absolutely true. This is a holiday destination, of course they're not destitute. He needs to go in land and get a few trains. He'll see windowless apartments with open fires inside and no chimneys. Probably 2 billion living like that. He's a typical Shanghai Laowai, thinks everywhere in China is misrepresented as bad, because of the bubble he was in

[@Bambeakz]

@@happyd9733Why? He even stated it could be different when he goes deeper in to China.

[@happyd9733]

@@Bambeakz Have you lived in China? Shanghai laowais are notorious for 1) never leaving Shanghai, and 2) for using Shanghai as their base for judging China as a whole. It's clear that's he's guilty of both to me. Shanghai is like a different country man. Completely divorced from China as a whole in a cultural sense. Shanghai is a cosmopolitan city, it's really a nice place to live if you don't mind being in a Metropolis and the pollution that comes with it. Just listen to the guy talking about China like in his videos, he clearly has a massively positive opinion on China, and it's based upon the falsehood of living in Shanghai.

[@kerongjiang5973]

Love it, my hometown❤

[@markcaserta1367]

If this is the Chinese countryside, I love it. It's quiet! You can think and not have overstimulation. That is how I like things. I always love the little things in life. The people are friendly and respectful.

[@pipidexiaoche]

Rural China has a habit of taking a lunch break。

[@Naples-Florida]

The pace of Chinese countryside is very slow, sometimes can be boring.

[@pipidexiaoche]

More and more young people are choosing to go out to make money, and more and more urban people want to go to the countryside to enjoy a slow life@@Naples-Florida

[@emkoh2746]

Me too. I think I’ll love to live in such an environment too.

[@seankaer9191]

I saw no countryside....

[@chongyangwu7065]

I just discovered your video, sitting back at home in Xiamen , I so enjoy it . the hilarious Chinese grandmas really make me laugh out loud hahahhaaa

[@DecemberNames]

you did great with this one, keep doing it! I just wanted to take a moment to say how amazing your video was! I was really impressed with the quality of the footage, the editing, and the overall presentation. You did a great job of explaining the topic in a clear and concise way, and I learned a lot from watching your video. ;)

[@jmhatyoutube6283]

I just stumbled in your door, and have no idea who you are, but I am enjoying your trip across China enormously. As one of the aunties said, I’m glad you speak Chinese! Your casual style is great and it’s really interesting to see how people react. I’m looking forward to catching up.

[@mycocorleone4771]

quick rundown, he Lived in china for 7 years and came home to see family just before covid. and since he couldnt go back to his home in china he started traveling to countrys without restrictions. primarily African and South American countries. now that restrictions are lifted he has neen back to many Asian countries.

[@12s]

@@mycocorleone4771 Yes, suprisingly they allow Foreigners to film everywhere, that is so unheard of.

[@piercejiang6602]

I'm surprised to know that you're suprised to see foreigners filming everywhere in China. What kind of country did you think China is? A country full of politial policemen? LOL ~~

[@jmhatyoutube6283]

@@mycocorleone4771 Thanks so much for filling me in!

[@swilhelm3180]

One of the most marvelous aspects of Chinese culture that you showcase here so well is their frankness: Just a raw look at everything. It's such a wonderfully honest way to think and communicate. We should learn from this and stop with the fake politeness in our western world. It also amply demonstrates their sense of humor, so unique in our world. It may sound unvarnished at times because the world is unvarnished and its wonderfully appropriate. This is one invaluable culture that we would be so wise to visit. I find your attitude of carefree acceptance so appropriate for long term travel. It seems little fazes you, again so necessary for travel without a designated end. It allows you to weather the bumps so much better than others that get distraught and anxious. You really bring a unique flavor to travel videos, one that we sorely need on KZbin. And no cheap shocked clickbait thumbnails! I can't wait to see more of your videos. Finally videos with common sense, honesty and civility. This is what KZbin should aspire to be like: Truthful.

[@DK-ev9dg]

Very well said. Wise words.

[@ThaSchwab]

That’s a silly thing to say, I think. Politeness goes a long way, even if it’s fake. But I will say that we must definitely still judge people on their actions and not their niceness/politeness.

[@FF-bj4nq]

@@ThaSchwab You are not wrong, but I see politeness as one of the actions too

[@ruthmendieta1140]

​@@ThaSchwabrigth

[@jerrylingbaoan3006]

China is now a democratic country based on that poster you read sir . In people and in way of living could be, but in government still can't fathom yet because it's communist. Anyhow, the way people are not spied and can roamed freely is a sign of communal oneness and openness in Chinese culture and most eastern and South East Asian cultures. So development in China is based on communal concept not on individualism or king management like in many countries of the world and you are amazed by that fast progress.

[@yunhanpan1163]

what a surprise to come across my hometown on utube! Ningbo is a prosperous but quiet city in my opinion. Wish you and all the visitors have a good time here!

[@williamhung1017]

Love your videos Tommy. Love the knowledge / effort you put into each video and the respect / positivity you give to the citizens of each country / city / region .

[@klchan988]

Seriously, this rural area in this video is 5x more cleaner than the rural in my country. Look at their road, the width and their local are friendly.

[@leanlifer]

Yangtze Delta is the one of the two most developed areas in China. This countryside is better than most other ones.

[@yunchaoliu1153]

he need more deep inside@@leanlifer

[@hxi7141]

@@leanliferI live in western China, our village is not really that different

[@Packaroo]

I'll take any crappy rural here over any clean rural there.

[@jzvr5842]

@@leanlifer Most Chinese villages including inland ones look like the one in the video, cia bots little meifens just can't stand their dumb propaganda being shattered lol.

[@davyebbers8277]

Love the video yet again man! Educational, funny, and mostly REAL! Look forward to seeing more of the chinese culture through your channel man, safe travels!

[@trevorjohnston4497]

Hi loving your vibe and attitude to China ..thanks so much ..just discovered your channel.

[@peter7624]

No graffiti, no gangs of youths, no muggers and place is nice and clean everyone has transsport even if it's a bike or scoooter very few immigrants. It would suit me fine! Great video thanks for posting!

[@jenq6751]

They are a lots of old people crowd 😂

[@zhugecunfu-pr8sd]

在中国，农村地区只有老人和孩子。被称为留守家庭。

[@user-gy6ht7ri3j]

China is a non-immigration country. It will be more difficult for foreigners to settle in China. Unless you are a scientist or a business tycoon, it will be difficult for you to settle in China for a long time. Even if you marry in China, it will be difficult to obtain a residence permit.

[@boiscooka232]

​@@jenq6751I choice old people all day than immigration

[@Clusterfux_]

It's really intriguing seeing your adventures on the other side of the world! Thanks for the uploads and putting a smile on my face

[@cistamakedonija8210]

As an ethnic Macedonian this has intrigued me and made me want to visit China even more. No matter what anyone says the Chinese know what they’re doing and they improved their country immensely.

[@sigmamale6128]

china is a shithole full of lies and govt propoganda

[@natelan69420]

wumao

[@spikermike2843]

@@natelan69420 you are boring af :). Not much going on in your life?

[@markuc]

​@@natelan69420better than CIA bootlicker who does it for free😂

[@mikef6399]

@@natelan69420 you call some random person a wumao? Hatred is not going to cure your mental diereses.

[@staninjapan07]

Enjoyed that. Nice relaxed style. Thanks from just over the water.

[@user-xo6bl8qc5o]

I just discovered you thru this video. I think that you are a great travel reporter compared to many others on KZbin. I am impressed that you speak some Chinese and talk to people there. Most other vloggers don't speak the local language and are embarrassing in what little they understand and report. You have a great personality and an enjoyable, funny speaking style. Your 3 word sentences and pauses really make me pay attention. Your playful conversations in Chinese are interesting and amazing. I have always heard that it is difficult for Westerners to learn to speak the language. You prove that it is possible. You are doing an awesome thing with this video by demystifying China!

[@SL-jo4om]

I love your unscripted, friendly, and honest approach to your interactions and commentary.

[@michaelsotomayor5001]

Everyone I met from China speaks about China with pride. But it's different. It's not like being the most powerful or richest. It's about their traditions compared to other countries.

[@tiernanrea1726]

They destroyed most of their cultural traditions during the Great Leap "Backward".

[@tiernanrea1726]

@@donHooligan I'm not American so ultimately I have no comment on their geopolitical influence.. but it's factual to say Mao Zedong's policies instituted genocide on chinese culture and citizenry.

[@tiernanrea1726]

@@s._3560 going "overboard" is quite underestimation.. given the combined effects of the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution resulted in the deaths of millions of Chinese citizens and untold destruction to Chinese antiquity which can never be reclaimed. The CCP still to this day glorifies to some degree the tyrant which was Mao Zedong.

[@themiddlelayer]

@@tiernanrea1726 Did you see the temple in the video?

[@beatricewan9958]

@@donHooligan 😁

[@valeriemurray9903]

How very interesting and a great tour guide. Will be interesting to see more of real rural China.

[@christiekaye5013]

My new favorite channel❣️ Almost feel like crying 🥰 Thank you so much. PS: Where did you learn Chinese? Most commendable. One Love For All People ✨💖✨

[@musical_lolu4811]

He started learning Chinese while he was in Argentina shortly before 2013. He then moved to Shanghai and lived there for 7 years before covid.

[@mikewinburn]

How fun was this video?! Thanks for taking the adventure, introducing us to that smaller village, and discovering the openness of the people (albeit apprehensive toward meiguoren). Loved the folks at the gym! Gotta go watch your other videos! (Finally, KZbin algorithm recommended something I’ve actually found enjoyable!).

[@mylenahbug3602]

WOW that temple was unbelievable! It was a cool timing that you stumbled across the temple when they were decorating for Sakyamuni Buddha's birthday! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly! Even on a small island like that homes some pretty stunning architecture! Also those Chinese grandmas were so sweet. It lowkey worried me though when they told you not to go back to America. I'm sure you gave them a funny story for a life time saying you were looking to marry a Chinese grandma.. LOL "Let me tell you the time I met an American who was looking for a Chinese grandma to marry!"

[@DaweiLiu-yx6oi]

Welcome to China in future.

[@DaweiLiu-yx6oi]

In fact Chinese grandma and grandpa will look after grandson and granddaughter for their son and daughter. It is so different culture from USA. I love American people too. Just hope the world peace.

[@jivvyjack7723]

I think they really don't have good vibes about US. Because they saw he's a nice guy, they asked him not to go back to that "not nice" country, but stay in China instead. 😄😄

[@theboringaspirant]

Chinese Grandma to marry! 😂 Interesting point you noticed

[@user-jh1ex4if8w]

你确定 他说的不是中国“富婆”？ 我想他说的是有钱的女人吧？

[@AfaanOromostock-]

Traveling the world is also my dream. I'm currently living vicariously through those travel videos until I can experience it myself. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@mr.pearly7478]

It was very interesting to see some stuff from Ningbo due to it's link to my home city, Nottingham. We gifted them a statue and built a Chinese campus for the University of Nottingham in return of two statues and a bridge. Really hope that one day I can visit the place, once the political landscape has calmed down...

[@thehumancanary131]

Everything is so clean and well-organised! The people are so friendly and polite! Robbery and violence seem absent! I think I'll start learning Chinese - perhaps I can move there....why can't America be like this? 🤔🤔🤔

[@floramiesalise474]

😂😂😂😂

[@yongjunma7511]

Welcome

[@theterminators6512]

Bot. I can tell from that sly America bashing.

[@thehumancanary131]

Have you ever been to China?@@theterminators6512

[@generalmartok3990]

Yeah buddy take it from someone from America who lived there 7 years. There is relatively little violent crime but you are making a bargain with the devil for that. They are the thugs you really need to worry about, and all it takes is getting on someone's bad side with the right connections.

[@BatuSmoka808]

Dude you are the best travel vlogger on KZbin, these China vids are getting more adventurous and we love it!

[@lindat1150]

You're so calm and low key..it's relaxing to watch

[@hwapyongedouard]

fr man this guy is soo relaxing

[@radiantjoy5607]

Really love this. So many precious memories of my time in China and of the wonderful, warm people.

[@lesliekwan6654]

Thank you for sharing with us your journey across China. It really nice to see the quality and peaceful village life.

[@keyboardemperor3540]

It was never hidden, in fact rural China has progressed much. It's just that the rate of development is the fastest in the world. They're just an innovative people. And I like your thorough explanations when you narrate. Good stuff, subbing

[@honkhonk8009]

China always hides it though. Its like with Chinese culture. China always tries to hide their culture to show how modern the country is, and acts like those are seperate things.

[@monipenny408]

the guys's an american, he can't help it, with the ever so slightly "dramatization" of something insidious.

[@rollingthunderinho]

"innovative" everything china has was copied or stolen from the west

[@rollingthunderinho]

someone needs to learn about the genocide China is committing in xinjiang@@user-hx8vq2eh7p

[@Devilhuo]

这叫幽默感，tommy的视频很中立，西方人看到出来的​@@user-hx8vq2eh7p

[@martintramil8084]

Awesome, thanks for sharing👍💯❤

[@RoGamg]

please continue making these type of videos so basic and cool videos high quality videos :)

[@embee965]

Absolutely love the content Tommy, cant wait to watch this. If you ever come to Scotland I'd be happy to show you about!

[@georgelazenby3607]

I've lived here for six years, going into my seventh. Will be here for a long time, as I have a wife, kid, and another on the way. I live in a Tier 1 city, Guangzhou, and it's high-tech beyond most cities I've ever visited. My wife is from Guangdong and comes from a 'village'(population around 200,000) that resembles many of the places visited in this video. My Chinese, and Cantonese, suck, because I have relied on my wife who I've been with for five years, to translate almost everything for me. My bad. But people here are damn friendly and helpful, even with a language barrier, once you show them some common decency. We're all people at the end of the day. I feel a lot safer here than back home. It's a strange place at times, with unique customs people from outside struggle to understand at times, but it's home for me now, and I enjoy it for most of the time.

[@adamlevin6351]

Of course! Foreigners are always prior to natives in China. U enjoy living here because u are set in the higher class of the society.

[@user-tt7qn3mi7o]

@@adamlevin6351那是因为这里外国人少，大家好客

[@georgelazenby3607]

@@adamlevin6351 Maybe I'm not as clued into everything as you are, but would you care to explain why you think that is the case? I just go to work, come home, eat my dinner, and play with my kid. I'm not rolling in money. I live a basic life. The parents of my students drive Ferraris. How am I higher class? I'm not getting angry or anything, with you, I'm just curious why we're perceived that way. Your response will definitely be helpful. Cheers.

[@yudogcome5901]

​@@adamlevin6351Chinese people were first curious about foreigners, and now they are hospitable. Hospitality is the basic accomplishment of Chinese people. In addition, foreigners also need to respect laws, customs, and national sentiments in China.

[@hughmason1950]

At last a person in the same boat as me, although I am a bit older, I imagine, than you. Been with my wife for over 14 years now, she followed me around the middle East while I was working. On retirement I asked her where she wanted to live,UK, France or back to china. So here I am in a 4th tier city, Sanming enjoying life. My Chinese socks although I have tried to learn, I find china is the safest country I have lived in, and that's been a lot, people are so friendly and respectful and I don't see myself returning to the west.

[@911Sept]

Dear Sir, I hope you will continue your amazing journeys in China Your unique personality enhances the viewing pleasure for many fans of yours. Keep going young man and show us more of your amazing sojourns around the world😊

[@MindfullyMelting]

I love watching these videos of China. It's very different than what I expected things to look like. The architecture is and decorations are very nice.

[@lolololo-cx4dp]

​@@lowda9maybe Kowloon walled city type of shit, that's what western media always show lol

[@Vince13148]

From this small village's perspective, the Communist Party has done really damn well.

[@koilamaoh4238]

But theres nothing really remotely communist about them, they are what you call (USA wannabes) capitalists with mixing of feudalism and dictator.. They are taking the approach of "hitler" when hitler used "socialism" to drive out their socialist christian party, as they had no value, just as in the USA... Socialism and communism are just "words", with no real implementation. Its not like its doing them good, as they are having serious homeless issues and drug issues. Remember if this was actual socialism or communism,, their homeless wouldn't be homeless. Plus that tree at 10:03... really contradicts everything. doesnt really hold up lol. its either preaching some sort of "pseudo" usa democracy or a fascist dictatorship and other things.. doesnt make no sense. for the society they are aiming for in that tree.

[@SirWetBiscuit]

Cringe

[@goblinsdammit]

@@SirWetBiscuit But only after the Cultural Revolution no? There wasn't much development at all until the 80s, just a lot of fanaticism and trauma.

[@freakmoister]

@@goblinsdammit loooool 🤣ah yes just keep believing that

[@44bett]

As a Native American, our trauma never ended.

[@wunhopkuendo2840]

Hey Tom. This is the first video I have seen from you and I wanted to let you know that I absolutely loved it! Your relaxed and friendly attitude is great to watch. I love the sincerety in which you speak to the people. May you stay healthy and joyful! Wun

[@israelnwanne8401]

America can replicate what China is doing in these villages to transform the inner cities and keep the homeless off the streets instead of wasting trillions on senseless wars and funding countries which don’t appreciate America. But the democrats are interested in importing illegal immigrants to replace the homeless for vote harvesting purposes.

[@golubhimself]

It's incredible how you make my day by doing some goofy stuff like TikTok with Chinese girl scout grandmas even though nothing good happened for me today. Godspeed and keep up with the good work!

[@mogo5849]

As a Chinese, there are tons of fun of watching your video. All the people you met are similar to me and I can imagine every sentence they might say. That's too normal for me but the funniest part is your reaction. What you've seen is the true Chinese life. It is really the one that I experienced day by day. By the way, I about died laughing when you said you were going to marry a grandma.

[@freshmaker6441]

dont be fooled by this CIA troll

[@YuZhang-ur5bn]

@@freshmaker6441负责任的告诉你，中国普通人的正常生活就是视频里这样的，没有一点偏颇

[@freshmaker6441]

@@YuZhang-ur5bn you clearly dont understand sarcasm his made , he mocking your country at same time , just look at his face, reaction ,opinion .

[@yyu1464]

​@@freshmaker6441true bro

[@LawrenceJohn-rc5zr]

​@@freshmaker6441Black fool

[@PK-lh2om]

Great video as always, really interesting to see some unusual places, keep em coming!

[@Vlovitz_]

Wow I love China such a beautiful country hope I can visit someday when I am older.

[@pipidexiaoche]

Rural China has a habit of taking a lunch break。

[@simranjeetsingh6728]

you have replied the same thing on half a dozen comments@@pipidexiaoche

[@MikAnimal]

It’s a horrible country and you REALLY do not want to have any association with it.

[@MikAnimal]

@@pipidexiaochechina has a habit of killing it’s people in large numbers and torture them and using them as livestock

[@kevingallagher400]

Same here. I am practicing my Chinese already lol. Tommy's Chinese is fire.

[@herminator250]

Thanks for bringing us along with you on your adventure!

[@Suzi195]

Just now found your videos. I love them. Thank you thank you. I just subscribed.

[@Jake-th3vm]

Dude, you make the best content. It's so easy to see into countries such as Russia through social media but China is a different story. Thanks for the education!

[@nusaibahibraheem8183]

Just follow some Russians

[@nemowei5553]

I was also living in China from 2007 until end of 2010. Beautiful country with lovely people and one of the best food world wide. Hopefully one day I can return. Really miss China ❤

[@jondong476]

Welcome back to China as soon as possible. In the past 13 years, great changes have taken place in China. You won't be disappointed.

[@nemowei5553]

@@jondong476 thank you. It was already amazing 13 years ago...excited 😘

[@Joe-mz6dc]

God bless China.

[@tileux]

Me too. But im not stepping foot there again until Xi is deposed. He has wrecked the country.

[@topsuperseven7910]

The best food? where are you from that you'd think that?

[@ningsihvankamp2124]

A very interesting video. Bravo with your fluent Mandarin, amazing.

[@liwang4357]

Like your video especially your thoughts and interactions with local people.

[@MikeyPH115cc]

Interesting vlog Lots of E-bikes/scooters Everyone seemed friendly No traffic and lots of fresh-air Seems sophisticated and orderly Stay safe, have fun. Looking forward to more.

[@nicholaswest9146]

I love when your videos come out. The China series especially is excellent.

[@wormwood6424]

Brilliant video thanks

[@tj7870]

love seeing the outback, thanx!

[@tonybaloney6656]

Loving the chinese series , stuff we don’t get to see. Chinese have a good sense of humour, their language is so literal. Thanks again Tommy .

[@LV-qr8fr]

Wow such a beautiful countryside town. And the people over there seem very friendly! There seems to be something to see and learn about everywhere. It seems so peaceful.

[@deanmott8220]

I really enjoy the frequent uploads.

[@vladimirru13]

You've got a new subscriber (and fan). 🙂

[@Aroiaus]

I’ve never been to China before, but really looking forward to visiting there one day. I’ve seen a lot of videos on KZbin, and China absolutely looks very beautiful, diverse and peaceful.

[@cpt.redhood]

you better do it soon cause its on a steep decline.

[@sonialelii9038]

We are all going to hit bottom. No one will be unaffected.

[@Mus1calz]

iam chinese，china is tooooo big to visit，and high tickets

[@allymeme6188]

@@cpt.redhood The grapes you are eating must be really sour!

[@cpt.redhood]

@@user-po8xv4rj6l Major companies have left china, the economy is in shambles and their birthrates have bottomed out. Also major flooding thru out the country and major environmental issues. China is going back to the really poor times of the 90s.

[@robert900222]

I love these series can't wait to see more of the countryside.

[@paulusgnome]

What an awesome video, a complete eye-opener! I have been watching Joe & Nic's roadtrip around the US, and the differences between rural USA and rural China are, to this NZ'er, absolutely stunning. Tommy didn't even seem to see any policemen in is trip, even when walking around with a toy gun in his hand.

[@jingweiliu-nu4xd]

How can there be guns in China? ??

[@jingweiliu-nu4xd]

Chinese police generally do not carry guns, only to catch the more ferocious criminals will carry guns

[@paulusgnome]

@@jingweiliu-nu4xd Your question is most worthy of asking. Most worthy.

[@wburck123]

Brilliant videos!!!!! After living in China for 4 years I "enjoy" revisiting with this gentleman narrating with authentic and real content. Thank you for posting.

[@Blue-Barry98]

Loving this series. Looking forward to next episode

[@glitchard3685]

It's really pretty there. I'm fascinated by the architecture and that cobblestone road lined with the fencing. The Chinese definitely know how to build.

[@victorious1357]

You should probably take a deeper look into Chinese architecture and buildings. I really recommend you do, you'll see how many buildings and floors collapsed onto people and children. There was a school's gymnasium that collapsed onto the students while they were holding an assembly, the parents children that died because of the roof collapsing couldn't even see their own children if they didn't sign a permanent contract saying that they will take no legal action against the Chinese government and they won't speak out about it.

[@glitchard3685]

@@victorious1357 ah.. well. That's.. depressing!

[@shutian_666]

Ha ha ha ha, can you believe it? There are always some people who deliberately discredit China. China people are not idiots. You can watch some videos of international students who come to China and those who travel to China on KZbin. More real and objective. No place in the world is perfect. Besides, this is a country with a population of 1.4 billion. At the same time, you are welcome to visit China.❤❤❤❤

[@freelife1014]

@@victorious1357 I wonder how many buildings collapsed in China. As for government's response, What did the US government respond to the collapse of apartment building?

[@user-lx8sw2jv1w]

​@@victorious1357😂我在中国都不知道这些，你真厉害

[@ILTOMBA]

Such friendly people and wonderful culture. Have experienced nothing but positive encounters in both Tier1+ until Tier4 cities, all throughout the country. I felt safe, hotels are clean and the food is tasty. Speaking a bit of chinese is a big pro though, without it you'll be struggling.

[@eos6984]

Nice video. I was surprised how clean the public areas are.

[@fullscreenultra]

Just started watching your videos last week, really enjoying them. I actually have been to Ningbo, where I taught English for a summer in Cixi and Xiangshan while I was still in college. I'll be visiting china again this October, this time going to Xiamen. Thank you for uploading this!

[@FURY-XXM]

Holy shit I’m born and raised in Cixi! Now I’m an international student going to college in America

[@SLAVAUKRAINI-cb5vt]

FREE TIBET, FREE HONG KONG, FREE UYGHURISTAN, DEFEND TAIWAN! 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@serriajohn]

Xiamen is very relax city, but a little more expensive than Ningbo.

[@tileux]

Why on earth are you going to Xiamen? Unless youre there on business there’s not much there. Its like going to the USA to visit Detroit. There are hundreds of much better cities to visit in china. But if you do go, be careful. I havent been for years but the outlying taiwanese islands are close - as in, almost in xiamen itself - so the authorities might be a bit more tense with foreigners than they were. Theres no way i would go to Xiamen now except on business.

[@wenoyang6571]

@@tileux Liar, I was in Xiamen, any city in China except Hong Kong and Taiwan is not censored at all

[@digimalone]

Sabbatical or Tommy is one of my most anticipated vloger's that I watch. Always some great content.🍻

[@barefootwebdesign]

You are good to watch. I like your style, Thanks so much this was very interesting and informative. Haha you want a grandma!

[@islandgirl6576]

That sing off reminds me of the dance groups I saw in Yichang 3 weeks ago. I also thought it was a dance off only to be told that it was not and that it was an everyday routine...and boy; weren't the "grandmas" flexible😊. Quite enjoyed my trip there...😍

[@hofamily6718]

Grandmas enjoying their golden years ! They are so happy & full of positive energy.

[@gars1074]

Love your videos from China, and the more frequent schedule. Look forward to more adventures.

[@ReBen13662]

Loving these videos. Absolutely binge watch worthy.

[@ichaffee1]

The country is beautiful..the people too.. I really enjoyed your video

[@tavinwong7312]

Man! You were in my hometown Daishan!!! Whaaat?? Lollllll I thought it was the last place any Laowai would pay a visit!!! This is probably my most surprising Youtubing moments! Since I started using VPN to watch KZbin since 2008!! Welcome to Daishan/Zhoushan!

[@Amo.Garden]

Tommy is so underrated, imo the best of this video genre.

[@ericlindenmuth7517]

Loved the island tour!!! Its amazing they have such wonderful paths even in a small island village.

[@jerrylingbaoan3006]

Love your video! it's informative for a subscriber from the Philippines

[@darrylbaylis2969]

An amazing video. Great documentary. Thank you. 🤗

[@zephgamez]

Amazing video bro! I'm able to see a side of China I'm not able to see by any other creator, thank you :)

[@JarrosPlayground]

Thank you for talking us with you on your adventures

[@ccccc7848]

I love watching these. Thank you.

[@mramelan1]

love your video man

[@20kazper]

This is the China I love seeing. Not many people show this type of places from China. Thank you for the video.

[@Bigbigvoodoo]

I had the opportunity to live/work in China a few years ago but passed on the offer. I love your videos because I get to see what it would have been like being there. That village looks very pleasant.

[@footlessbird1998]

Small towns in China are actually very boring. In fact, big cities are also very boring... Maybe it’s because I don’t have money, hahahaha

[@BonBonShrimp]

Best video I watched today. Probably the first time I watched your video, and I loved your balanced perspective. In the US, we hear so many negative things about China. I visited China a few days ago, and I was SHOCKED by how much they have advanced. In terms of infrastructure and convenience, they are far ahead of the US at this point. I spent most of my time there in a tier 3 city and a day or so in Shanghai. My comment about infrastructure and convenience applies equally to both. However, I was actually wondering what the countryside looks like, and whether it's in poor shape. Your video answered my question.

[@Kiyoone]

Streets so clean, full of green and energetic people!! WOW. how much i miss this

[@Robian_]

Been loving these videos man

[@MishaElRusito]

This was a great video. I'm learning Chinese right now, makes me wanna go to China. And I guess since I'm Russian, the experience will be interesting hhaah

[@user-wu7ce2lr5c]

欢迎俄罗斯的朋友来中国玩。

[@luxi2701]

你的体验会比美国人在中国好很多

[@user-eb8wu7nh3t]

you'r right,I promise.

[@user-vh8ep8wj8y]

哈哈哈，你太直接了@@luxi2701

[@skyblue-mr1qz]

Truly,we are friends!

[@jimmy137losser]

First video I've ever seen very interesting thank you for sharing this experience.

[@fireside007]

👍 Nice Camera 🎥 Stick Work 🤛

[@samongandroid]

Wow, no violence, shoplifting, druggies etc. That's better than central Australia and many parts of the US.

[@i-eat-you]

Shut up. This video is about something else. Go watching Jasons living in China crap

[@mutafire]

where do you think American Fentanyl comes from? there are mass stabbings, kindergartens in China look like army barracks for a reason, it is just that they will never show you or allow it to be shown... you are more likely to be stabbed walking in China than in Baghdad.

[@sandrad9695]

And no freedom either. Freedom can be messy when people choose to use their freedom for destructive purposes. But I’ll take the messy freedom of the West over the calm and clean central planning of China.

[@kooringagnd]

Depends on where you go in China. There are videos on YT by other people travelling through China showing there is a another darker side of the republic. The western world is very much more open than the eastern world. Just because you do not see that darker side shouldn't be taken to mean there isn't one.

[@samongandroid]

@@kooringagnd Those drug days are gone as the penalties are severe. It seems nobody wants to die for nothing, just like Singapore etc.

[@MrCottonlion]

My wife's family is in the middle west of China, used to be a very remote and poor village in the Big mountains (秦岭). In the 90s, they needed to take a bus for over a night to go to Xi An. And even from 10 years ago, the local government helped local farmers to build modernized houses for each family. Each family needs to spend around 5000 Euros, and the rest was covered by the governments. The houses are better the ones on this islands in this video. And may be someone think it's not a big deal. Well, it is for the local farmers, some of them even lived in small rooms built with soil. And most important thing is the Education for the kids, government spent really a lot of money and efforts to make all the kid to have a proper education, including the infrastructures and better systems for the teachers.

[@MrCottonlion]

@@truthadvocacy Yeah, right, joined April 2023? You know, fine, you want to compare, right, compare the same size country, so as China is the communist country, then you should compare the biggest democratic country India to China. Please compare average income, living standards, average education, electricity usage (Electricity in China is covered 100%, while in 90s it was not even 100% covered in big cities), etc.

[@user-yj7zn9vb1n]

商洛安康还是汉中

[@ethansu7385]

秦岭最想去了，看小说看的，年轻时天天看盗墓笔记😂

[@nc1901]

First video ive seen by you. Was looking for more videos on someone just exploring china. Seems like a really interesting country. Awesome video. Earned a subscriber

[@papaflickr]

This is so good reporting ( and fun too ) it belongs in the National Geographic or even better ! Bravo and thank you for sharing this outlook on China as it is now ;-)