This Chinese Fairytale Village Left Me Speechless: Lijiang, Yunnan 丽江 🇨🇳

[@Pierina.24]

Rural China has some of the most fascinating places in the world. Thank you for sharing your wonderful video.

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@Pierina.24 yes you are right. I am so obsessed with rural China🥹 there is so much culture and beauty there. do you have anywhere that you recommend?

[@Pierina.24]

@@TravelWithSoph Lijiang is my favorite but I highly recommend visiting the other two ancient towns in the Yunnan Province: "Dali Ancient Town" and "Shangri-La." The lake in Dali is also very nice. It's not a tourist attraction but a fabulous community to live for those wanting to dwell in the countryside away from the big cities. Enjoy your time in China.

[@firefly4784]

@@TravelWithSoph Shaxi, Xizhou, and Xishuangba in Yunnan too

[@firefly4784]

@@TravelWithSoph Rural Zhejiang province is very nice too, such as Thousands Lake Islands and Wuzhen

[@TRAVELADVENTURES-xm2vo]

Rural China is indeed full of beautiful scenery and interesting places to explore.

[@aevae8678]

China's natural scenery is magnificent and diverse, ranging from majestic mountains to picturesque water towns, all captivating the hearts of visitors.

[@TravelWithSoph]

Well said! It’s true. You can see every type of landscape and environment in China🏔️

[@Gobi-Mala]

You are the most poetic foreign youtuber I have ever seen about Lijiang, Lijiang is one of my favorite vacation spots, I have been there countless times, every time I am in a bad mood, I fly there, and even several of my friends have stayed in Lijiang to become hotel owners. Recommend a few music bars, 云集、江湖, there are good bands performing.

[@TravelWithSoph]

What a lovely comment, thank you. You got the right idea visiting so often , and I don’t blame you. I wish I could stay forever 🥹

[@keithwilliams2218]

I’ve visited Lijiang myself, it’s an amazing place to explore. The climate in Yunnan Province is super all year round too. If you get a chance, try visiting Shuhe which is very close to Lijiang, you’ll love it.

[@TravelWithSoph]

It really is, an incredible place. Thanks for the tips. What is there to visit in Shuhe?

[@keithwilliams2218]

@@TravelWithSoph Shuhe is a small, quaint town, similar in style to Lijiang old town but more chilled. It has some lovely shops and there’s beautiful clear streams running through the cobblestone streets. You’ll also see locals riding ponies around the streets as a means of transport! For a Westerner visiting Shuhe the ambience is something to cherish.

[@BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel]

Awesome film Soph - you are an angel : )

[@TravelWithSoph]

🥹💖 thank you for watching!

[@BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel]

@@TravelWithSoph Totally enjoyable - and you did your research : )

[@stevesenick]

✨ It's magical! Thanks for excellent editing. 💜💜

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@stevesenick thank you for a lovely comment! It really is, it almost feels surreal being there

[@Antinonsens]

Great video. You have a beautiful voice.

[@TravelWithSoph]

Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoyed watching

[@rocco5160]

谢谢！

[@TravelWithSoph]

Wow! 谢谢你！ you are so kind. I hope you enjoyed the video 🫶🏻

[@Dragon-gl1rw]

Thanks for sharing. In the daytime, climb up the hill to see the entire Lijiang Old Town. The view is great.

[@TravelWithSoph]

Thank you for watching! That sounds amazing , I’ll try to check it out😄

[@Gunnar-Peterson]

Looks magical

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@Gunnar-Peterson it is🥹

[@viov9566]

Yessssss another Sophie adventure video you’ve made my night 😍🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@viov9566 💖 you and miss you 🥹 come back to China !!

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@viov9566 let’s go on an adventure together

[@viov9566]

@@TravelWithSophdon’t tempt me because you know I will 😮‍💨😭

[@viov9566]

@@TravelWithSophI miss you too 🥹🥹🥹 sorting some things out might jus make it back 😋

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@viov9566i really hope so !

[@jackysima-q5u]

An angelic girl, China welcomes you and wishes you a wonderful time!

[@TravelWithSoph]

🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@Hoo88846]

Li 麗 （beautiful) Jiang 江 （River, stream) = Beautiful River. I was there a few years ago in addition to visiting Dali, Shangri-La, and Kunming. Definitely recommend. So beautiful. The Chinese historical drama 木府風雲 （Turbulence of the Mu Clan) was filmed there.

[@TravelWithSoph]

I will have to check it out, thank you for the recommendation. Check back on my channel , I might visit some of those places soon!

[@ritawinson1101]

😅。沐

[@len8420]

🎉Great journey and wonderful ancient city 👍

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@len8420 definitely! Thanks for watching 🙌🏻

[@wong2230]

Great Episode❤. my dream is to retire in Lijiang and do the tiger leaping gorge hike everyday❤.

[@TravelWithSoph]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed watching. What an amazing dream, I hope you can achieve it! I would also love to move to lijiang, it is so beautiful, I was captivated there and felt like I couldn’t bring myself to leave 🥹

[@BeijingBuzzz-China-Travel]

Sounds good to me : )

[@Squirtle-xm6bi]

First comment. 首评。

[@TravelWithSoph]

🫶🏻

[@lion19557]

The place look beautiful as you 😘

[@Gorchi826]

Stay longer, you will love this place ❤

[@TravelWithSoph]

I am obsessed! Wish I could stay forever🥹✨

[@linus631]

Beautiful! ❤😊

[@TravelWithSoph]

💗💗

[@firstlast-pt5pp]

@16:58 - good headsup - oxygene not included in the area 😂

[@TravelWithSoph]

When you go up the mountain you might need it! At 4500m! The village alone is 2000☁️ check back to see my next video where I will definitely need it!

[@LeoCooper-n2k]

A like from Singapore 🎉

[@TravelWithSoph]

Hello to Singapore!

[@LeoCooper-n2k]

@@TravelWithSoph 👋

[@zhangjin7179]

soph, my favorite blogger in uk is liz filips, what do you think of her?

[@TravelWithSoph]

I have not heard of her before, I will go to check out her videos. Are there any that you recommend?

[@zhangjin7179]

@@TravelWithSoph she is med student turned the next gen self improvement guru teaching people how to learn, focus and live

[@whisperlee-py2xb]

Great Video!

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@whisperlee-py2xb thanks for watching!

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@whisperlee-py2xb thank you for watching!

[@May_you_be_prosperous]

❤this video look very good

[@May_you_be_prosperous]

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[@TravelWithSoph]

Thanks for watching!

[@宏刚黄]

Next stop, you can go to (Dali), where the scenery is also beautiful, with Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain! You can choose to live by Erhai Lake, a super beautiful place. I go back once a year. I hope you have a good time.

[@TravelWithSoph]

Wow thanks for the tips! Dali looks truly beautiful. I heard the ancient town is nice too?

[@vansjill4760]

You are so beautiful, and the video is great❤

[@TravelWithSoph]

You are so kind, thank you for watching!

[@luoderrick6912]

Hi. Recommend go crescent lake in dun huang. I believe you will like it. Take care and have fun

[@TravelWithSoph]

Thanks for the recommendation, I would totally love to go there. I think it’s where the sand dunes are too? Do you have any recommendations of the best time of year to visit?

[@luoderrick6912]

@@TravelWithSoph Haha. Yes you go in evening. I am sure both of you will surely like it I also not sure. I not chinese from china. Have fun and enjoy You can try to talk with the local chinese. I trust them will be willing to guide and help.

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@luoderrick6912 oh so cool. I will add it to my china bucket list!

[@kongau-yong4200]

I really enjoy your writing! Are you majoring in English? I also loved your vlog/video. Voir le monde à travers tes yeux.🛵🛺🛴✈🛳🚁🚆

[@TravelWithSoph]

That’s so lovely, I am so happy that you enjoy🥹 no, actually I majored in art. Welcome to my channel, if there’s anything you want to see, let me know!

[@fariezanayar4710]

I really wanna visit Lijang next year but I'm worried about how to navigate it and manage with no chinese language. Do you know any local person who might help making my solo trip possible?

[@Jordan-Chan]

Prepare translation software and VPN.

[@cheamhockng3988]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TravelWithSoph]

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[@PhilAccount]

This is the first time I heard about altitude sickness or oxygen being used, I flew in from the night before and headed there. Went hiking and had no issues at all.

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@PhilAccount in the town it’s pretty fine, I didn’t experience any problems from the altitude. But climbing the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain you will probably need it, it gets to 4600m. You can see in my video on my channel😊

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@PhilAccount how was your experience in lijiang?

[@jinyeliu-jc1sv]

Have a good day.

[@westwindxiang5261]

Nice scence,nice girl.

[@TravelWithSoph]

😊

[@luckylukewjo]

What a beautiful narration. I even follow you to learn British English.

[@TravelWithSoph]

Wow, thank you! happy to help with your English learning!

[@龚术]

沙溪也很美，有时间也可以去看看，离丽江很近

[@TravelWithSoph]

What do you recommend to see there?

[@weiho2699]

good vlg

[@TravelWithSoph]

Thank you for watching

[@MAX-ky2ew]

My favorite town in Yunnan is Weishan ancient town which is the Dali King's city.

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@MAX-ky2ew that sounds cool, maybe I’ll have a chance to check it out. Thanks for your recommendation!

[@picandvideo]

That 3 wheeler is electric too helps reduce noise and smog. 👍👏👏👏. Most SEA still using ICE of all kinds. 🫢🙁

[@TravelWithSoph]

Yes there are lots of electric vehicles in China 🥹🌏

[@LIGELIGE-d5w]

❤❤❤

[@ie7sjan-ni5jb]

👍👍👍

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@ie7sjan-ni5jb 🙌🏻

[@ZyChen-gc2zz]

期待下一个视频🥳

[@TravelWithSoph]

Thanks for watching. Welcome you to come back!💗

[@howardcheung5809]

veggie foodie vlogger😊😊

[@TravelWithSoph]

Yes!!🙌🏻🥦

[@weepingcamel1]

14:45 wait my male mind can't process this, all the umbrellas are hung upside down, so what happens when it actually rains? I mean it looks nice and all, but obvious flaw in design no?

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@weepingcamel1 🤣🤣 good point. I think they’re more for decoration instead of rain protection. If they are the ‘right way up’ you can’t see the beautiful patterns

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@weepingcamel1 I think they are covered in wax, so should be waterproof. Although I might be mistaken

[@CallumCat]

If u want to take a visit to Lijiang, contact me. I will help u find the locals to give u the best guide to travel here. Only 100 dollars.❤❤❤

[@TravelWithSoph]

Sounds great!

[@bunnyfreakz]

It is seems a place for woman. Lot of flowers, shop selling pretty dress, sweet, spicy foods, fancy buildings.

[@TravelWithSoph]

It is truly beautiful. I think there is something for everyone here

[@hsingchen5141]

Interesting video, great.

[@Anthony-hh3dl]

I love you Sophia

[@yoklan10]

you look like fairy too 🎐

[@TravelWithSoph]

Wow my dream!✨🧚🏻

[@yoklan10]

@TravelWithSoph such a pretty eyes u got there 😘

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@yoklan10 🥹🥹💖💖💖

[@林北就是唱秋]

You sure it's not a dream 😮

[@TravelWithSoph]

@@林北就是唱秋 it sure felt like it!

[@tongyigeshijie]

可爱的美女😂

[@TravelWithSoph]

🫶🏻

[@BryanLyu-i4v]

This is not a rural area but an ancient town. It is now a popular tourist attraction for women. There are many bars and many beautiful girls hanging out at night.

[@TravelWithSoph]

And wearing the beautiful hanfu ✨

[@yezih2694]

You are so beautiful, so cute.

[@RichardZhu-qv4np]

So this is the place where the young goes to lay flat...now I know why.

[@TravelWithSoph]

What do you mean?

[@abbielee1555]

It means Young Chinese prefer to 'lie flat' or 'couch potato' in some where rn. Since trying hard can't get what you want, you’d better choose to skate by and become a couch potato.

[@jackysima-q5u]

@@TravelWithSoph 'TANG' is a new trending internet slang that roughly translates to young people giving up on striving and embracing the present life without aspirations. It's a humorous way of self-mockery.

[@alexpan8138]

You are so cute Soph, May I ask are you two a Gay Couple?

[@yezih2694]

Is the girl your gf?

[@GP-vh5qk]

Quality video

[@TravelWithSoph]

thanks for watching

[@18沈天成]

喜歡的視頻。你的聲音很美。

[@TravelWithSoph]

谢谢你！

[@土馒头]

欢迎❤

[@TravelWithSoph]

谢谢✨

[@lake-j5n]

Lijiang is a real ancient city, not the kind of modern reconstruction in Japan and South Korea, is an ancient city of 800 years, not far from it there is an ancient city of Dali has a history of thousands of years, and Dali's Erhai Lake is more beautiful.

[@TravelWithSoph]

It is truly beautiful