The Chinese Silk Road - Episode 1 - Xi'an, Lanzhou and Jiayuguan fortress | Travel China

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The first of three episodes in The Chinese Silk Road documentary series! In this episode, we explore the root of Islam in China in the ancient capital of Xian, before moving into the mountains to discover the incredible Maijishan cave grottoes. We then move on to Lanzhou to try a steaming bowl of the famous hand pulled noodles, before heading to the western end of the Great Wall of China at Jiayuguan.

[@shonnyNOR]

Really nice to watch someone telling about China without preconceived agenda, but letting the story unfold through the pictures. And the yearn to see this amazing country is just growing. Brilliant work, young man!!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you, John!

[@aibook3391]

thank you for being so discerning.

[@seanthomas1776]

thankur kind heart❤❤

[@williepard]

John, you must go to China and particularly Xi’an. The history and the people will blow you away. I spent 18 years traveling to China for business and it was the greatest experience of my life. I married a woman from Liaoning province and brought her to America. When we retire we will go back. I feel so free when I am in China!

[@EduardoSanchez-mb7yw]

The world needs more documentaries like these you have on your channel. I truly appreciate the genuine way in which Graeme shows us what the normal life is in the regions he visits.. An antidote to the news, that shows us only statistics, highlights and negative news and not the day-by-day. What's Graeme doing? He needs to get to work on more of these!!! Graeme, have you contacted the correspondent or the school of life? Please do!!!

[@habibkhalil3414]

Great job with this film, I'm shocked by the quality, narration, filmography etc. Feels like something you'd see on TV. Oh and very informative

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@larrylee3665]

Darn, I was expecting a list of credits at the end of the film...only to see 2 names. Guys...I need to take my hat off a few times for you! Well done..for making such an entertaining and well produced video.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks Larry! Glad you enjoyed it. A lot of work went into it!

[@jjjtan]

@@amandakwong2647 .

[@viaalbae]

Silk road for Chinese but a misery Road for World's factories and Workers ..China product is a destroyer to the whole humanity

[@budipurnomosubagio1461]

keep peace and freedom in China

[@aoeiubpmftd378]

@@viaalbae You mean for losers like yourself.

[@zahrafakhraei6513]

"Amazing!" doesnt even start to define this! Honestly, It is one of the best I've seen. Can't wait for next videos! Good luck

[@hoo-rei2746]

Beautiful, peaceful, it's going to fantastic to see world wide trade & world peace. I wish the human race could respect each other's differences. Well done China. 💞 from New Zealand

[@65carmelpic65]

Very well done! Feels like a true documentary film in the cinema. Plus good steady shots, good sound, good writing... Keep up your good work please!!!!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yanglan9604]

I am in Shandong, China, and my previous company manager was an Islamic believer. He's peaceful and humorous, the only difference from us is that he doesn't eat pork. Be careful when we eat together. This leads me to believe that Islam is not a violent religion. Poverty breeds violence, regardless of what you believe.

[@Xyzabc294]

this is a National Geographic Quality! why so underrated??? :( keep on positing!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you, Andita! Trying to get it seen as much as I can.

[@sugaredviolets2085]

Iga Andita Lestari So true! Beautifully shot, amazing (non-annoying which is so hard to find these days. Everything is so loud, obnoxious and try-hard these days on KZbin and it’s difficult to find quality videos) narration, and super interesting! Great job! Love the videos! Keep it up!

[@yug5156]

All fake. There are no more Muslim in China. They were all massacred when the communist took power. Independence for Taiwan! TAIWAN No.1!

[@shuangchen2348]

Yu G lol

[@SamuelWarrenJrCSACD]

He is very young host & in youth - it doesn't carry much weight like an older commenter would carry...

[@lightinthedusk]

You have a talent for making documentaries. You're really engaging and your documentaries seem to tell an interesting story. The cinematography, editing, voiceovers etc are also really well done. I see you haven't posted in a while, but I hope you keep making documentaries - maybe when you travel to other places too!

[@WonderingAboutThat]

Fantastic documentary! great writing, cinematography and narration.

[@contact3604]

Amazing! And so informative. Thank you guys, for all your hard work! Much appreciated. All the best!

[@navneetbhatnagar436]

An excellent documentary. Superb in all respects: be it narrative, visuals or telling the history of this ancient land.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks! Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@ilanawistinetzki9784]

Just finished watching the first episode. Very well done! Narration, camera work, energy, simply excellent. Thank you!

[@abdeenn3]

Beautiful journey and documentary, just want to say Big Thanks!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carloslunghard3971]

Fantastic video, well narrated, interesting and very informative. Travelling that road has always been a dream of mine. I hope I could make it someday.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. It really is a great journey. I hope some time in the near future to do the full route from Europe to China!

[@eleventhhour6339]

Graeme Langford .

[@sleggy]

Amazing documentary. Very informative and enjoyable.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you!

[@aliafaaqkhan2176]

thoroughly enjoyed this video. great job Mr. Langford.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you very much!

[@ecwhittemore]

This series is simply brilliant and Graeme's natural gift for story telling and sharing the excitement of travel is the best I've ever seen/ heard. PLEASE keep doing more travel series! (I've subscribed!) ..... and THANK YOU for a job VERY well done!

[@kikiwa2023]

your videos is so detail,deep and quality,you guys surely did a lot of research and preparation before this,great job and thanks.

[@GhulamMustafaDesigner]

Dear Graeme Langford, Your work is fantastic. Highly appreciated.

[@edukid1984]

Wow, I had no idea this wasn't created by some professional documentary filmmakers until I scrolled down the comments! This is genuinely well made.

[@sosochio4374]

Great job! Unbelievable! I cannot wait for the next episode! Thank you!

[@f.bayquineliseob.2084]

Silk road. Where awe-inspiring scences of nature converge with the incredible tales of history and the colorful kaleidoscope of culture.

[@gailjackson6557]

Excellent for a young person to do this documentary. Humility you show shines through, simple was you explain really intricate cultural ways, laws and resilience of one's who have travels and stayed in China, it's truly remarkable. Thank you, more please! ♥️

[@hafizi9116]

thanks for this amazing video. happy new year!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! Happy new year to you too :)

[@gabriels1256]

Wow, this documentary is really well done. Keep doing great job! ;)

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you!

[@safala]

I am a person who doesn’t watch documentaries unless she HAS to. I watched this one because I had an assignment on Silk Road, and holy! Was I amazed! The narration, the information, the scenery, all so captivating, I could hardly tear my eyes from my screen. Absolutely amazing!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks Safala, I appreciate it!

[@62harry62]

This is such an EPIC video!

[@whitey1253]

Gosh, that was extraordinary! You deserve more subscribes and views!

[@thomasgant2056]

Great production quality there. Well done. Keep up the awesome job!

[@gelineavenir5905]

Thoroughly this documentary! Very informative.

[@ValiantEast]

Great video. Good job, Graeme. Original, light and good content. I am going to watch your second episode now.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you! Appreciate it. Let me know your thoughts on the other episodes :)

[@TheDandym1]

Graeme, this is brilliant stuff - you should be really proud, excellent content!

[@DreKC]

Still watching this video, Graeme! I think a few years ago I found your channel before I studied abroad in Xi'an (2017). After I finished my semester I followed the Silk Road and had an amazing experience. Can't wait to do it again and thank you for the inspiration.

[@jeffreyINAus]

Great job well done. I love this video

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed watching!

[@clarefriend1376]

Beautiful videos. Thank you. Looking forward to more of your work.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you!

[@huiliang4287]

the quality is so good!!! good job man!

[@MightySteve001]

Just watched the first episode and it was very enjoyable....Look forward watching the next episode.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you. Let me know how you feel about the other episodes :)

[@sailorgio]

Man this is actually great!!! Such a good job

[@kenadhitya]

this is why i come for youtube for! thank you very much!

[@graemelangford4094]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@studyofantiquityandthemidd4449]

I really enjoyed this one as well, I also recommend this one as it deals with the Silk Road and the ancient history of Silk and its evolution in trade, transportation on the silk road and its impact on ancient, medieval and modern industry. The history of silk is really an amazing testament to humankind's ingenuity and the randomness of life since Neolithic times. I hope you enjoy this episode. It turned out to be a much greater story than I was ever aware of. From the mythological origins of the discovery of silk, to the science behind the actual process of silk making this lecture dives into it, giving you an important economic, archaeological and social history of this silk. From Persia, Ancient Rome and to the modern nations of Europe silk was craved, sought, purchased and trade secrets were stolen as various peoples and enterprises sought to explore the silk industry and trade! An awesome presentation. Terms that Laszlo Montgomery uses throughout this episode are listed below for a better understanding! If you have not listened to The China History Podcast definitely check them out, I am just delving into the history of Asia and the content he provides on China is more than I could ever hope for. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaq2q2eupLSEiKM

[@auricjaya]

Very well presented video Graeme. Keep it up mate. Very informative as well. Would be great if this could be a real life tour. There's so much research put into what you have presented here. Rich, colorful and full of history. I like it!! Thumbs Up!!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks Joel! It's a great journey to take so if you ever get the chance then you should go!

[@davet3530]

Well done Graeme! I found this truly fascinating on so many levels. Firstly the content and narration was interesting and well timed Secondly, I was intrigued by the amount of planning and execution of your shots and audio clips that went into making this video, and lastly having been to X'ian, before it rekindled so many memories. I found China so intriguing and not what I had expected to be, the cultural makeup ( as partly featured in your documentary) was extremely diverse. I look forward to watching the remaining episodes!!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks Dave! Yeah Xian is an amazing place. Hope you enjoy the last couple of episodes!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks Dave! Yeah Xian is an amazing place. Hope you enjoy the last couple of episodes!

[@shyamchaudhri]

Loved it!

[@roberthorwood4276]

Your Series on the Silk Road is Stunning Greame, My Highest Compliments to you. ! more please.

[@AngelAngela1987]

Amazing production quality and narration!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you Angela!

[@steamsearcher]

We did a week in Xian, my lovely Chinese Wife's University city. This was our 3 months adventure last year.

[@ouagadougou62]

This is an extremely well done documentary. Great job.

[@ericc7293]

6 years living in China and Lanzhou la mian is still my favorite meal, though a close second is sheng jian bao...

[@graemelangford4094]

Both so good. Although my favourites remain tang cu li ji and Chinese barbecue!

[@qqisdead]

Shengjianbao is good, i stop eating Lamian ;)

[@yilongliu2353]

u ve must lived in shanghai

[@roseannefreese4685]

and of the Chinese barbecue, Shenyang shaokao with Tiger salad is the best of the best .... sesame tahini, garlic, hot pepper oil, powder and flakes, Shanxi Lao cu (aged vinegar), cilantro, spring onion, cumin whole and powder...

[@tractorfeed7602]

@@graemelangford4094 my brother and i fell in love with the lamb skewers

[@oskarkina7559]

Thoroughly enjoyed this series, excellent!

[@jompatamakanthin6650]

I love your documentary, so fascinating and naturally narrated and run, please create more and never give up, big thanks from Thailand for so many interesting historical details !

[@jamescolyn5960]

Superb vid. The scenes are well-chosen and beautiful, and the editing is excellent. The story is fascinating, focusing on interesting anecdotes of history, culture, society, and ... food! The result is engaging and informative, giving us a great sense of what it might be like to be there.

[@irsyadilham]

very very very great documentary....I really enjoy watching it...well narrated...great choice of music...great camera shot...double thumbs up

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks! Really glad you enjoyed it.

[@cherryyu4065]

Remarkable ! The scene casting ,the music and narration are as high-quality as professional documentary!

[@apegang302]

love the music great narration u sir are history channel quality

[@graemelangford4094]

thank you!

[@braelyn2note2050]

Thank you👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Graeme Langford for sharing all these 😍 awesome videos 💪🏻🙆

[@aibook3391]

beautifully done, informative and constructive, cannot wait to see more.

[@sclark223]

This is beautifully done! I love documentaries, especially about history and culture, and as a Westerner wanting to know a bit more about the East, I found this fascinating and informative. Thank you so much, and keep it up, please!

[@latortoisaurus3507]

wow your vlog is diffrerent from the others. very creative! i thought this was a documentary film. i subscribe to your channel now.

[@bernardfray3831]

A really fascinating video, which held my interest the whole time. Thank you.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@Tom-ix2jr]

Love it... Xian one of the most beautiful places to visit....

[@graemelangford4094]

Agreed. I lived there for three years and it has a special place in my heart!

[@jirapanmanee5501]

I was searching for documentary on Silk Road and found you, excellent work ! I love Xi'an and Gobi desert from reading many books all my life. You summarized it well. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you. It's a very fascinating place. I'm happy that you enjoyed it!

[@weijiang508]

Dude, I love your video. You did a great job!

[@StellaDelaware2012]

Really well-done! Thank you for giving us more of China. My hope is to see it live one day.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you. You should go when you get the chance!

[@andreen888]

Well produced documentary. Great presentation and camera & photography quality. Love it and thanks very much.

[@zeflute4586]

Oh my god as a Chinese I think this is very well done!

[@johnshen3483]

great episode can't wait to see the rest.Kind of remind me of Anthony Bouradin's parts unknown!

[@lutfihartanto4982]

thank you for showing this, i only know it from my history class at elementary and imagined how amazing silk road is back at the day.thanks man.keep make video like this. Maybe Marcopolo journey or Columbus.thx

[@hassenkhiat2326]

Well Done man ! Great work keep on going

[@shaolindido]

Absolutely interesting and exciting journey. I love the Silk Road and any documentary related to it, and yours is an exquisite one!

[@joeyd4364]

A+ quality. Can't wait to see more.🐫

[@CCMphilip]

Good job... !! Look forward to your next project..!

[@samirapu2636]

Absolutely wonderful style of presentation as well as content.

[@anka4578]

Honestly,it's so fabulous.

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you, Summer!

[@summercomes3544]

totally agree

[@victoriam2811]

Thank you! I am fascinated by the story of the brick. Now to Episode 2.

[@hanalee4242]

Amazing documentary!!!!!

[@peterlee7360]

One of the best I've seen

[@aig1111]

Graeme, great video. I hv travelled the Silk Road three times till the extreme west of China in Tashkurgan. Love it too much. Watching your video brought memories of my travels there. Very professionally done. Tq

[@isoldel9313]

wow this is so good... I just started but this is truly impressive quality. You deserve some recognition in the world.

[@elizabethpengson8244]

wonderful... I love watching docs about the Silk Road

[@graemelangford4094]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elizabethpengson8244]

@@graemelangford4094 love it.. I have been collecting dvd's on Silk Road.& so hard to find good ones.. I also have a cookery book From Silk Road

[@voltaireduterte8986]

Syifa, great video. I am so happy to see your cheerful self again. Keep it up, chia yu !

[@graemelangford4094]

Glad you liked it :)

[@jasonli7993]

My first thought is this is a professional documentary shot by BBC or other big media! It's really a good narration and high quality of content. Thanks for sharing!

[@chfgbp6098]

Fascinating!!

[@omarhimpon2329]

this is very informative and beautifully done

[@gtlo1974]

This is professionally made documentary! Will definitely make Silk Road as part of bucket list

[@danieljrgatdula8849]

Just watched your documentaries. This should be in TV and in different discovery channels. Great job bro! Subscribed already

[@masoomahassan6303]

Please make more documentaries. The quality of your videos including content is great 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@graemelangford4094]

I've been making some professional docs since these... but more will come to my channel soon!

[@nelsonortas818]

Quality sound, camera angles and brillant and most informative. Congrats to you.

[@mashi_ms]

I’ve just stumbled upon your channel and I find it AMAZING! The production, filming, video editing and information are just perfect and shows a great effort of you two guys! Keep it up! It’s refreshing to find out documentaries that are not produced by big companies, yet the quality is still astonishing! Cheers! (English is not my mother tongue. I might make some mistakes haha)

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you Mashi! Your kind words mean a lot. I'll keep trying to make more if I can, even if they don't all make it to my KZbin channel!

[@AnilSharma-bv2ct]

I was eagerly waiting for vedios about silk road.thanks dear making this

[@zupermaus9276]

This better shot, polished, narrated and directed than a big team of BBC fumblers or Netflix sensationalists. It has substance and I never thought it would be so interesting. Thank you

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you!

[@ubiquitous_plebeian]

We’re studying ancient china and the silk road rn, and this helps a lot. Thanks 🙏 :)

[@johncavender9055]

a great series thanks for posting...

[@graemelangford4094]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ant1fact]

Very well presented, Graeme! It's been a while since I last enjoyed a documentary so much. Hats off to you, sir!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank you very much. Really glad you liked it!

[@youngjin8300]

Great work! One of my future trip route is the Silk Road! Great inspiration thx

[@11u510n15t]

You've got my sub. Good work guys.

[@maryamf7109]

What an amazing country country is China! And the Chinese people are extremely hardworking and patient people. Lovely.

[@chammini6203]

Great photography n wonderful narration 👍👍

[@kathrynh7358]

Such a well made documentary! This deserves so much more views! Adding certain keywords to the name of the video might help. It only got recommended to me bc I was looking up specifically silk road related videos. But great job on the film well done!

[@graemelangford4094]

Thank, Kathryn! Glad you enjoyed it.