This is the XINJIANG the Western Media DON’T want you to see 🇨🇳 (Uyghur Autonomous Region)

[@LEOBAI-yu2yf]

The so-called genocide in Xingjiang is the increase in the Uyghur population from 4.33 million in 1949 to 12.5 million now. The so-called democracy and freedom means that the number of first nations in the United States initially decreased from 50 million to only 2.9 million in 2010.

[@whisky1991q]

US: There is no genocide in Gaza US: There is genocide in Xinjiang

[@gongqi3218]

但是美国政府真诚的道歉了，他们很抱歉他们祖先做过的事情。在好莱坞电影里原住民有很高的社会地位

[@神可汗]

@@gongqi3218 差不多得了，道歉有用要法律干什么，原住民大多数生活在保留区里，阿帕奇人已经没了，把他们的名字用在武器上也算道歉？

[@foxTabai]

​@@神可汗他说的反讽你不懂吗？

[@张兴亮-v3e]

That is true.

[@katkrist6409]

When the Uyghur girl said she wanted to be a doctor, I was teary. China is such a great country. The government and the people must have been working hard together to create a harmonious society that every one can live peacefully and fulfill their dreams.

[@croissants1280]

Why does Chinese want to destroy Uyghur culture?

[@GameChanger-cr4hx]

@@croissants1280 The video literally showed the architectural and the culture of the Uyghur people .... CIA bot?

[@alex0315]

​@@croissants1280 China cracked down on religious extremism teaching that was growing in the youth. They did not do what germany did to the Jews.

[@MetaSpider]

@@croissants1280 How? i did not see at all, i just see happy people live there

[@fengyiGuo]

@@croissants1280 you are CIA

[@zimuli3549]

Xinjiang's natural beauty is world-class, but years ago even people from other parts of China did not dare to travel to Xinjiang, because Xinjiang had suffered many indiscriminate terrorist attacks on civilians. Thanks to the joint efforts of the local people and governments to crack down on terrorists and their organizations, Xinjiang has now been free from terrorist attacks for nearly 10 years. A large number of tourists from all over the world began to flood into the beautiful Xinjiang again.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

I expect it to be a very popular tourist destination in the coming years

[@zimuli3549]

@@Alan_and_Shannon It already is.

[@skygxg910]

@@Alan_and_Shannon😂新疆太受欢迎了。

[@Ali瑤海]

​​@@Alan_and_Shannon 要是你們能去喀納斯禾木那就太好了，新疆總體分南疆和北疆，兩者很有區別，喀納斯在新疆最北部，期待你們的新疆探索之旅😂❤

[@perile]

Those terrorists were trained and financed by the US just like the Mujahedeen in the 1970s to fight against the democratically elected gov. of Afghanistan and all the other "Islamic" terrorist organisations as well.

[@horaceleung8646]

I have to say, Shannon looks so beautiful in traditional Uyghur clothing. It feels like you two are taking wedding photos.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

It felt like that too🤣 thank you so much!

[@HettyHSIAO]

@@Alan_and_Shannon Nice photos! You guys made me want to visit there! (I went to North part of Xinjiang in 2016 and haven't visited the south part)

[@已由寒國人置顶]

@@Alan_and_Shannon You can hold your wedding in Xinjiang or Inner Mongolia.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Gerry-t1w]

Once you understand why some countries cannot find genocide in Gaza, then you immediately understand why they can find genocide in Xinjiang.

[@sigerlion8608]

Yeah, look at these people living in modernized homes built by the government compared to how people are living in Gaza right now. They also get to sing and dance to their own language and music in the streets and night clubs. Eat their own food and dress in their own cultural clothes. They are so "genocided" that they are happily gowing up in Xinjiang and want to become doctors in their own province. They must be the happiest "genocided" people on Earth!

[@SymbolicCosmos]

The CCP forces people to speak English. Cultural genecide

[@godofdemocracy8951]

Ya, Communist Chairman Xi JingPing is the most loved man in Uyghur state. See how many people he is employing in camera /internet control services towards the Muslems.

[@Bünyamin-k4j]

😂

[@海伊娜]

@@sigerlion8608😂

[@mmyoung3215]

Enjoy the beautiful Kashigar! Funny fact is the US movie, The Kite Runner, which is a story happened in Afghanistan, was filmed in the old town in Kashigar. The reason is that old town in Afghanistan was destroyed during the war. Another funny thing is US politics are accusing the film as promoting China.

[@ssrae-2229]

the US 🇺🇸 are hypocrites ‼️😄

[@selinabrown4896]

Oh grow up America

[@marianne3802]

"The Kite Runner" is such a great novel. I had no idea that the movie adaptation was filmed in Kashgar.

[@AnlinLee]

US politics are always filthy,dirty.

[@CDTsuiPo]

The old city of Kashgar used to be a large shantytown, but in 2009 the government funded a renovation, which led to the present prosperity and clean and comfortable environment.The people have also greatly improved their lives because of tourism.

[@DocPetron]

Yep. I was there prior to it being "modernized". There were still a fair number of donkey carts in the Central Business District in Kashgar. And of course donkey poop was everywhere.

[@MsOpineminded]

No water or sanitary system either. We can debate whethervthey over did the reconstruction and lost some of the morenintimate charm of the old quarter but from a local perspective, its a massive upgrade. I believe the residents live there for free Whether they want tobparticipate in the commercial side of tge old city us another thing. Butbthey can always choose tonusecthe exusting premise for income and live outside the town Still within the quarters, there are quieter sections. I believe one reason for widening the streets was also to provide better access for safety first responders services​ Finally there was the need to fortify the buildings bc og earthquake concerns in the region. All reasonable considerations

[@merrick6484]

Uyghur people are the happiest Muslims in the world, youngster can dress up as they like, young girls can be out to have their own careers without any restriction.

[@黄铭浩-c1w]

我这个中国人居然第一次意识到这一点

[@malegebi666]

because China won't let any religion go above the laws 👍

[@user-gh5kt5kz8x]

The Chinese government really think It works?

[@赵普昊]

All Chinese Muslims are free to wear no hijab and the choice is their own just like Chinese women have abortions their own bodies

[@Aperson-f2e]

But imagine if they go separate and infuriated by those extremists, young girls need to cover up and wedding age lower to 9 years.

[@jacksun6897]

When people tell me that a place is a genocide, I can't tell the difference, so I don't dare to go. But under the lies of the West, you still came, found the truth, you are brave people, more than 99% of the people on the planet, admirable young people

[@shamanhan2277]

你只须要把西方官方和媒体关于中国99.9%的信息，从相反的角度来解读，就会获得真实性的事实。

[@JS-ih7lu]

The same people are also telling you there’s no genocide in Gaza 😂

[@beitangzishu]

欢迎你来中国，美食，美景，友好的关系，一切美好都在等着你。

[@arl5012]

​@JS-ih7lu they say Israel is defending 😂

[@Hfr45]

It's a genocide for their religion and identity they can't even pray and fast and wear hijab! They are forced to be Chinese!

[@davidlam5122]

"How dare the CCP give these people such good lives" says the West.

[@jascforfun7576]

Over-capacity of a good life, stop it!

[@d.a1849]

​@@jascforfun7576😂😂😂😂

[@user-gh5kt5kz8x]

Nice try! The red!

[@年青人]

希特勒都要跟美国学习种族灭绝。😂

[@MrMemo11110]

Another Chinese making fun of Uyghur genocide

[@nostradamus2642]

This is what the USA doesn't want the world to see 😊

[@huiyuchina8594]

别扯淡了

[@rialiisqaio]

​@@huiyuchina8594?啥意思有点看不懂你说的😊

[@Richard-ve1vh]

@@rialiisqaio 他是郭文贵喜国的民众，哈哈，就是个笑话

[@thisiskevin1000]

But social media influencers, even generated by TikTok and related platforms, challenging the narratives since the mid-2010s. Further accelerated now by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. More people these days are using such platforms, especially the younger ones

[@rialiisqaio]

@@thisiskevin1000 they should notice what they said

[@asapsongy3203]

My family is from Xinjiang but I was born in Australia. Kasghar looks so incredible and the people are so friendly. I can't wait to visit one day. Thanks for your sharing your experience I felt closer to my culture because of it. Hope you get to try all the authentic Xinjiang food :)

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

It’s completely different to anywhere we have been in China, absolutely loved it!

[@Bünyamin-k4j]

Hope you to come back visit the mother land one day.❤

[@王布诺]

Welcome back home🥰

[@lowkeyconvert8971]

@@Alan_and_Shannon in harbin in the north, there are russian influences. It's ice city!

[@林北就是唱秋]

Xinjiang is the heaven of fruits of China, please enjoy ❤❤❤❤

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Food has been incredible

[@李小刚-l7s]

西瓜一毛钱钱一斤，韩国人来了估计让他们怀疑人生😅

[@yitezeng1035]

@@Alan_and_Shannon he/she actually means fruits. Xinjiang is famous for all the fruits it produces, sugar apple, grapes (raisin as well), all kinds of different melons, figs, dates, pears, pomegranate and so much more

[@yezih2694]

@@yitezeng1035it is due to the strong sun light and big temperature difference between day and night.

[@yvonwheel4943]

Any delicious mangoes?

[@cnbigonion]

Your open-mindness is your best attribute. Thank you!

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Love exploring new regions

[@macklee1427]

I didn’t expect so many people in Kashgar could speak English. It seems that Xinjiang’s tourism industry has a bright future.

[@taichiwinchester1102]

Not all of Xinjiang. Xinjiang has a massive area and tourism makes an impact in only 3 cities or so. If you go to Hotan/Hetian, a city with more than 95% of the population being Uyghur, few are bilingual let along trilingual. It is one of the most isolated, most conservative and poorest regions in the entire country.

[@Space_Magic_cube]

@@taichiwinchester1102 It needs time, these region will be covered by high speed railway, and reachable for tourists.

[@George-k6o9t]

Many Uyghurs in the largest cities of Xinjiang like Kashgar can speak two or three different languages as schools there now teach not only Uyghur but also Mandarin Chinese (putonghua) and English - as the "lingua franca" (common language) of international business. Trilingual and multilingual Uyghurs are becoming more common among the young - as are Chinese youths in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc as the Chinese Government recognizes that these are invaluable tools for their people in an increasing multi-polar world of the future. Many years ago, I met an Australian medical doctor who was sending his two teenage sons to be educated in Japan and then, Taiwan. When asked for his reasons, he replied, "the future is in Asia and I want them to have a good headstart in education to be ready for that." It was farsighted planning and I admired that doctor for it as not many people have such a foresight. China is doing the same as well for its young people. It won't happen overnight as learning a different language is not something that can be accomplished quickly especially the older you get, the harder it becomes. It is also a practiced "art" - and one will need to be speaking to many people in normal conversation to be able to have a grasp of the nuances of the language. Being in a predominantly Mandarin Chinese speaking country, such opportunities are not always available outside school. This is why you will most likely meet young people able to speak several different languages than the elderly and why a lot of young Chinese who are learning English, will try to practice it when they come across a foreigner for any of the English-speaking countries.

[@zh-minic5796]

他们会英文，这是很好的，他们会中文，这是种族灭绝。希望你们的要求不是这样。

[@thechosenkxxoling]

English is a compulsory subject in China's nine-year compulsory education

[@LINK-c4o]

Us government are most afraid of harmony and tranquility in Xinjiang

[@LW78321]

Exactly, because all they know is death and destruction

[@VSean88]

They don't care Muslin in the middle east. They hate Muslin in Iran. But they "care" about the Muslins in Xinjiang so much. They set their favourite! That's unfair!

[@George-k6o9t]

Peace, tranquility, harmony and unity removes the U.S. from their ability to make mischief in creating conflicts and wars. In 1979, Iranian Ayatollah Khomeini identified the United States of America as "the Great Satan, the wounded snake". He was not wrong, from what the rest of the world has witnessed over the past 40 years of U.S. behaviour in the Middle East and in the United Nations (eg the UN General Assembly that an overwhelming majority called for an end to the trade embargo on Cuba to allow its economy to flourish, the number of times the U.S. used its veto powers to knock down any peace proposals in Gaza, and on and on - which demonstrates that the U.S., in its hypocrisies, constantly speaks about peace but has been at peace for only 16 years out of its 300 years of existence since 1776 when some 284 years of those years have been involved in conflicts and wars in some form or another).

[@croissants1280]

Why does Chinese want to destroy Uyghur culture?

[@LINK-c4o]

@@croissants1280 First of all, Uyghurs are also Chinese, please don’t create division. Secondly, if you are not blind, you can see in the video that the Uyghur people are living a normal and happy life according to their own way of life. Third, I know you don’t want to see peace and tranquility in Xinjiang, and you are trying every means to spread rumors.

[@pandabearoceanpark]

So nice that you got to interact with local people at your night walk. The West says that China is killing the Uighur culture, but we see that the culture, including the language, the music, the food and the architecture are preserved.

[@gaomingao1016]

bbc，cnn都是政府背后支持

[@kwokholuk8723]

Western medias led by Uncle Sam slande* China.

[@kwokholuk8723]

Western medi*s led by Uncle Sam slande* the panda.

[@emperor270353]

and what is most interesting is that those western people making the allegations have never set foot in Xinjiang. Their sole purpose is to spread anti-China propaganda.

[@11231dsgd]

Please note that foreigners, especially, must see this information, because it is very important for you to understand China, Xizang and the West's smear and falsification of China's history. Firstly, let me tell you the difference between the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China. The Republic of China was a government group mainly composed of warlords and slave owners, led by Chiang Kai shek. During the period of the Republic of China from 1912 to 1948, over 92% of Chinese people were slaves of warlords and slave owners. In order to resist the enslavement and oppression of the warlord government of the Republic of China, a group of teachers, students, workers, and farmers led by Mao Zedong and other Communist Party members formed a team to resist the oppression of warlords and slave owners, called the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, which is now the name of the People's Republic of China army: the People's Liberation Army. The Communist Party's army is composed of workers, farmers, and students. The army led by Mao Zedong, consisting of workers, farmers, students, and teachers, and the army led by Chiang Kai shek, consisting of warlords, slave owners, and some capitalists, engaged in a 28 year civil war struggle. In the end, the army led by Mao Zedong, consisting of workers and farmers, achieved victory and drove the warlords and slave owners led by Chiang Kai shek to Taiwan. Mao Zedong established the People's Republic of China, which was founded on October 1, 1949. This historical background is very important. The People's Republic of China, led by workers and farmers, resisted the oppression of warlords, landlords, and evil gentry. In the end, the Republic of China was driven to Taiwan, and The Communist Party, workers, and farmers led by Mao Zedong achieved victory . When you understand that the Communist Party led by Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China, was a political party of workers and peasants, while Chiang Kai shek, the leader of the Republic of China, was a warlord and slave owner government that oppressed and enslaved the Chinese people, you will know that the Chiang Kai shek warlord slave owner group, which was driven to Taiwan by the Chinese people, was anti communist. This is also in line with the Western anti communist intentions. Therefore, Taiwan and the West united to lie and smear the Communist Party in Western media, which has caused many foreigners to have deep misunderstandings and distorted their understanding of China. The Chinese army liberated Xizang in 1951. Note that it is important here: Before Xizang was liberated by the PLA in 1951, they were all slaves. This historical background is very important. They are all slaves. It is the people's army composed of workers and farmers led by the Communist Party: the People's Liberation Army, which has saved the people of Xizang and Xizang. All the people here have been saved from the oppression and enslavement of slave owners from generation to generation. Before the Communist Party came to Xizang and Xizang, the people here were all slaves of the slave owners. After the Communist Party liberated Xizang and Xinjiang, the people here were saved from the slavery of the slave owners. The Communist Party helped the people of Xinjiang and Tibet to plow and build roads together. The Communist Party gave farmland and other fields to Xizang and the people of Xinjiang. They have shared the land and obtained the land resources that can feed their families. In addition, the Communist Party and the people in Xizang have worked together to build roads and cultivate fields, which has won the support of the people of Tibet and Xinjiang. If someone has a deep understanding of Xizang, especially the older generation of Xizang's elderly and old families, you can also see that their homes are hung with "Mao Zedong" photos. Because they regarded Mao Zedong as a bodhisattva who saved the world. Many elderly people in Xizang have a head portrait of Mao Zedong. There are also many local folk songs of Xizang and Xinjiang, which are songs of thanking Mao Zedong. Why should we thank Mao Zedong? Because Mao Zedong let the Chinese army liberate Xizang in people in Xizang. The Tibetan people are no longer slaves, but the masters of the country. The PLA and the people in Xizang in Xinjiang built roads together, and distributed land to the people of Xizang in Xinjiang. The people thanked Mao Zedong. In Western media, it is all about smearing and reversing historical facts. The biggest villain is the Kuomintang of the Republic of China. This group of people is a vested interest group that oppresses and enslaves the people. They are warlords, landlords, and evil gentry who have oppressed the Chinese people for generations. It was Mao Zedong who led the Communist Party and saved the Chinese people. Therefore, Mao Zedong is like a bodhisattva and savior in the hearts of the Chinese people. Without Mao Zedong, there would be no Chinese people today. Hope, foreigners, if you are fortunate enough, you must purchase a set of "Selected Works of Mao Zedong" on Taobao.This set of books used to be the best-selling book in the world, so be sure to buy both Chinese and English versions because it is convenient for foreigners to read the content clearly. We can better understand the CPC and China's past, and better expose the Western smear on China. Thank you very much for reading it. We look forward to more foreigners coming to China for in-depth investigation and research. Finally, a reminder to foreign friends: Do not believe the rumors and smears about China spread by Western media and certain Chinese media on platforms such as KZbin, Twitter, and Facebook. They are all bad people who have been driven away by the Chinese people, and most of them are descendants of warlords, landlords, and evil gentry.

[@kongming2005]

The moment you touch down in Xinjiang you have no freedom. You are forced to be excited, you have option to be unhappy and intrigued, you are forced to have great experience, your only choice it to see happy people and excited to meet you just the same as you meet them, you are also forced to see how Muslims in Xinjiang having more mosques and have their religion practise (maybe they are force to pray and be nice...... WTF can't stop laughing at the ridicule of western media and government)

[@meid9158]

Western media and government tries so fucking hard to make us hate China/Russia, saying how bad it is and how terrible their leaders are, but then take a look at the USA. It's just as bad, if not worse than China/Russia. Corrupt government leaders are everywhere regardless if its communist, democratic, etc.

[@Cakemake-123.]

can 't wait to visit china especially kunnming next year in true alan and shannon style

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

🤣🤣good luck

[@Bünyamin-k4j]

Very welcome❤

[@BenjiSun]

This is why a lot of us in Asia love pre-wedding photography so much. Isn't it just so much fun to play dress-up for the day and get professional photos taken? You two look amazing in those traditional dresses. George and his team did a great job.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

We had so much fun and it was the first time we have done anything like this as a couple. Good practice for our wedding photos🤣

[@halawong1970]

i think it is good idea for wedding in chinese style

[@JakeLee-so3co]

After watching your last video, I bought a ticket from Singapore to Shanghai. I have to go to Xinjiang tomorrow. It's so beautiful and interesting

[@dalicheng9529]

So are you disappointed?Did you feel you are deceived by the video?

[@zha0nan]

​@@dalicheng9529BBC CNN ？😂

[@sebastianhe8292]

@@dalicheng9529how pathetic! Your mother didn’t teach you to wish a safe trip or good luck to the people who are going to travel.

[@汤远-LF]

​@@dalicheng9529 I'm sorry you're disappointed.

[@FarewelI]

My family is from Xinjiang and we are absolutely disgusted by some of Western media's portrayal of China over Xinjiang. It's almost funny how people think my family's suffering in China, it's honestly absurd. Sometimes here in the Netherlands people even have the audacity to lecture me about my own culture. It feels so patronizing. But I am glad more and more are discovering Xinjiang beyond the Western media's coverage about it.

[@Reina-vov]

哈哈哈哈哈，可憐的少數民族同胞，你們到底死在西方人嘴裡多少次了，笑死我了😂😂😂😂輪迴都沒那麼快的

[@faterrorism]

Shannon is so beautiful in traditional Uyghur clothing

[@YeZhuang-by1cx]

Can not disagree, she’s a princess❤

[@palmpalm5131]

And Alan is handsome as well.

[@00001111henry]

I’m agree 👍🏻 too!❤

[@jding1573]

15 years ago Kashgar was not only very old/poor but also very dirty cause the whole city did not have sewer system. China government raised 3B RMB in 2008 to do renovation in this 4.25 square kilo city, built the sewer system and renovate 500 families' houses/living environment. That's why Kashgar is now so popular.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

It’s absolutely gorgeous now, glad they put a lot of money into it to make it an amazing place to explore

[@firefly4784]

I think the renovation cost 7 billion. It was because of a big earthquake that destroyed many of the mud houses

[@lainfonet]

@@Alan_and_Shannon Western mainstream media: This is cultural genocide.

[@tonepoem4438]

Yeah right China also said that they were the ones who built the Great Wall but if you were to notice that all the towers are facing the wrong direction? Meaning that it wasn’t China who built it, it was the Russ people that built the Wall not the Chinese people. It was built to keep the Chinese out not the other way around?

[@Anna-f9f1r]

@@tonepoem4438？

[@LeMon-wb1sl]

30:18 George is so nice, helping you to negotiate the price. Initial quote from shopkeeper was 80. After George's protest, it became 50. When George insisted on 35, the shopkeeper said his dad will beat him up for selling at that price 😂But in the end, the shopkeeper still agreed.

[@simonyip7349]

是35成交.

[@foodparadise5792]

Government should have imposed rules to make prices close to a standard. From 80 to 35 is ridiculous, giving China a bad rep.

[@LisaTao]

@@foodparadise5792at least you can negotiate and they are flexible enough. Many places on earth with tons of in-negotiable shops

[@李小刚-l7s]

@@foodparadise5792一个帽子在你们欧美国家20欧最少了吧，我们八欧为还好吧？而且我们可以讲价啊。又不是不可以讲价。

[@but_at_what_cost]

@@foodparadise5792 严格来说，所有商品都应该明码标价，但是，小地方嘛……

[@thecsucihai]

Just beautiful. She is a princess.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

❤️❤️

[@pubisleong]

Wow, I’m so glad to see you traveling in this place that I really want to visit. Best wish from MACAU!❤

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

I hope you can visit one day, it is beautiful 😍

[@pubisleong]

@@Alan_and_Shannon ❤That will definitely come true🤞. BTW, the northern part of Xinqiang has beautiful natural scenery. PS:火焰山(Huoyan Mountain) extreme heat in summer

[@Reina-vov]

😮😮我看到澳門🇲🇴同胞就像看到了國寶熊貓🐼

[@longkevin2216]

The photos you two took are very beautiful

[@HTeo-og1lg]

Modelling material.

[@mandywong8355]

Hi, I’m a Glaswegian Chinese living in Hong Kong. I was just searching for videos on Northern Xinjiang (which I just visited during the first week of July) cos I still miss the place, but stumbled across your channel. Kashgar looks absolutely amazing and you folks looked wonderful in the Uyghur costumes. I’ll definitely be back to Xinjiang to visit Kashgar sometime, but I wanted to say when I was in Xinjiang, I found that the Kanas area and Hemu Village were also very beautiful and for the first time in decades I actually found loads of Thistle (our Flower of Scotland.. yay!) growing all around the village and in the restaurant we visited, they had wooly tartan as table cloths. Hemu and Kanas also reminds me so much of Scotland too with its mountains, rivers and countryside. It’s definitely taken up a place in my heart. It’s sooo good to hear your accent as well! Thanks for sharing your vid and have an awesome time exploring Asia!

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Definitely come back to visit Kashgar it is an amazing place and the food is delicious😋 Can’t believe you’ve found a little bit of Scotland in China, amazing!

[@archstanton5973]

Kashgar is NOT in NORTHERN Xinjiang.

[@A.T.148-Scot-HK]

I'm from Edinburgh and also live in Hong Kong. Been following Alan and Shannon since their first time in China. Their vids are awesome!

[@calumrw]

Scotland does not welcome apologists for tyrannical regimes. You or the idiots in this video.

[@vinychung5155]

I love this, it makes me feel so happy. Looking forward to the next vlog ! Have a good time in XingJiang, China.

[@windsong3wong828]

I have been to Xinjiang …it is beautiful. Peace will bring prosperity. War will bring destruction and misery. Well done to the government for bringing peace and prosperity to the country.

[@maradon385]

Thanks to both of you for showing the real Xinjiang to the world. Can see the local people there are happy, harmonious and peaceful. Just curious how much did it cost for the makeup, costume and photography arranged by George.

[@jsychu]

Thank you so much! I’m a Londoner and have believed in the lies and propaganda from the West until a few years ago. My brother & sister-in-law in HK this month are going to N Xinjiang and I have never been to China. They loved the province and have gone to S Xinjiang last year. He’s been on the Silk Road numerous times. I will go with them next time and I am learning Mandarin 😂. In November I will visit Southern China first. China is so big and has 54 ethnic groups. Uyghurs are one of the 5 main groups but I think a lot of them have moved away for work in other provinces. I’d love to visit Tibet and Inner Mongolia as well. Minds,like umbrellas and parachutes, they don’t work unless they are open.

[@letsgowalk]

Xinjiang is amazing! I was recently in Ürümqi and Burqin County, and it was an awe-inspiring experience. The citizens are lovely people, and I experienced none of the tomfoolery western media would make us believe.

[@lis9462]

The boy you said touching his hair was to make the heart shape showing his welcome and love.

[@HugotheBrainwasher]

I think it was a mind blown sign because he said he saw them before on Kuai shou a Chinese video app on a video they made in Guangzhou. So he couldn’t believe he saw them in real life too

[@lightsflashing7573]

No. It actually means mind-blowing.

[@NoohCee]

What the gentlemen said about green hat is so true. It is almost the extreme opposite between Han and Uygur culture concerning green hat. This is an example of mutual understandings, tolerance and respects among diverse culture in China.

[@seeker13788]

Both of you look stunning and glamorous Alan & Shannon!!

[@laugrace1595]

Shannon is very suitable for the makeup and costume. The local girl doing makeup for Shannon is so beautiful as well!

[@allensamachen1955]

wow the service is another level for the studio. and those photos are sooo good

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

George and his team were incredible

[@jackl4739]

omg is real China , it’s unbelievable bro ,so beautiful lol , the food looks amazing, I also wanna go there ……

[@XW3126]

I smiled all the way through the video! So happy for you!

[@jeanpaul7092]

Can't wait the next video. Xinjiang is my favorite place

[@9OClockRant]

O M G. It goes to show how much Shannon loves you, Alan for make that mistake AND walking her up at 2am for it. Then, Alan kept forgetting about Shannon being a little more vertically challenged. Remember, just because it’s 21:50, in, say, US standard, it is actually only 18:50 where you were. Why? You were about four time zones over by distance. The mom wanted the boy to come out to interact with you two, but the boy said he can’t speak English so he was afraid to come out. Shannon looks like she was in a wedding dress. I bet Alan was stunned like it was your wedding day. George is very good at what he does as he got good eyes. He picked the best outfit for Shannon, and the best hat for Alan.

[@michaeljiang960]

you guys deserve way more subscribers than you currently have

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

❤️

[@jplin888]

Agree

[@danstenis660]

You two look so good with the Uygur traditional wardrobes. And the photos were absolutely beautiful. Those Shawarmas do look so good. Don't see a lot of big trees in the town, but they seem to plant vines which can be grown in large clay pots. The lights on the buildings instead of street pole lights are interesting and offer plenty of lights in a smaller street.

[@留岛不留人-r9m]

The content you post is not in the interest of the CIA or CNN.😂

[@boluomi99]

很快就会说他们收了中国政府的钱😂

[@lance4698]

😢🔫

[@arl5012]

Be careful and always watch your back buddy 😂

[@weasel6660]

Love your interactions with the locals.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

So many people spoke great English

[@godofdemocracy8951]

Locals ? , are you kidding , import Chinese Communists

[@yysyamine0328]

14:40 The boy in the hotel seems like a Uyghur. He was so excited to see you guys. Your videos had been uploaded on some Chinese video share platforms like Douyin(TikTok China version) and Kuaishou. The boy had seen your videos on Kuaishou. The lady there called him to chat with you guys but he said I can't speak English. So Sad! I thought you could have a nice chat with the cute boy!

[@YongLi-np3wg]

Welcome to Xinjiang! I believe you are not being stared at as much as the in rest of China because you look just like locals. This is how diverse China is. Enjoy!

[@markshu8704]

Terrific! Both of you are so amazing!

[@macklee1427]

Shannon's Uyghur outfit is very beautiful. If she didn't speak, passers-by would definitely think she was a Uyghur girl. As for Alan, he is still a little short of the mark. The Uyghur boy is very free and easy, but you seem a little restrained.

[@pagla0306]

They have transformed you two into most handsome prince and most beautiful princess. ❤❤❤

[@dajiaohanren]

You guys look wonderful in the traditional Uyghur outfits! So glad you got to enjoy Xinjiang and China and hope you guys will be back! ❤❤

[@gsvoodoo5671]

Wonderful dress-up and really amazing photos you took. Enjoy and be well of travailing in China!

[@10521206]

omg George is incredible, the way he negotiated the price for the hat !

[@vanhocwong6689]

This is a wonderful vlog showing real people in every day life. Great to see you guys trying to bridge the cultural gap.

[@palmpalm5131]

Best video ever. Thanks for taking us along for the adventure.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Glad you enjoyed it❤️

[@代洢铭]

Wstern media: People are facing genocide! Gaza（×） Xinjiang（√）😅

[@godofdemocracy8951]

Check all those 50 Cent Party Trolls from Chinese Occupiers

[@edny612]

@@godofdemocracy8951just spot a stupid 60cent troll from CIA😂

[@HarutoIgarashi]

@@edny612 They don't need to be paid 60 cents, they are just that stupid

[@edwardsnowden8821]

​@@godofdemocracy8951 how is work inside Langley

[@Chloe-tw2zl]

Really love this video. Hope you go viral soon!

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Spread the love

[@hermesliteratus882]

Sorry, Alan, but I have to give this one to Shanan. She looks way better than you in the local Uyghur costume. Thanks for sharing your fantastic and authentic travel experience in Kashgar.

[@palmpalm5131]

I have to disagree, they both looked amazing. The photos are amazing.

[@711colonel]

The pictures are amazing.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

So please with how they turned out

[@suzielim2603]

Love your Xinjiang video. The photo shoot is amazing.....great cameraman and beautiful backdrops for photo shoot, making great memories for your travel in China. You both look gorgeous and stunning in the traditonal costumes.

[@simplebudd]

Thank you both so much. The photo session looks so much fun and you both look great ! The costume shop runner George is so sweet and hospitable. And I'm glad this video opens the eyes for so many who have believed what western media misinformed and disinformed. All the best to you Alan and Shannon. I'll keep following you.

[@zhichengzhao5907]

You two look super amazing in Uyghur traditional attires!

[@naomi5418]

Awesome vid guys! Shannon looks so beautifully in the traditional Uyghur outfit.

[@homey4523]

Amazing video. It's a destination I want to visit. The place is good to be featured in the National Geographic magazine, People are friendly. It's a once in a lifetime experience, Shannon looked really great wearing the traditional costume. The ethnicity is like Moroccan. George was so helpful. Whatever amount you've spent is all worth it, all captured on camera.

[@NewAgeRanger]

Awesome experience guys. Thanks for sharing amazing China.

[@jtang8768]

This episode is really excellent, I enjoyed it so much

[@00001111henry]

Prince and princess 👸 for the day.❤ Looking like Middle East country. Their food like Middle East.👍🏻👏🏻

[@perile]

It's West Asia. Middle east is a eurocentric word.

[@yichen-ti6vv]

@@perile 这里是中亚，我们通常说乌鲁木齐是中亚最大的城市。

[@李小刚-l7s]

新疆人本来就像中亚人😊

[@moxa0034]

In fact, they do not look like Middle Easterners, the Middle East looks like them. If you ask why, the foundation of Middle Eastern culture is based on the Ottomans, and the Uyghurs are Turkic like the Ottomans.

[@ansa336]

I am so impressed by that young Uyghur girl who wants to be a doctor!

[@dixonjiedan2175]

非常棒的照片，太漂亮了，不得不说女士的传统服装让人看着简直是惊艳，无与伦比。维吾尔风情街道太浪漫了。

[@croissants1280]

Why does Chinese want to destroy Uyghur culture?

[@dixonjiedan2175]

@@croissants1280 I really don't want to argue with haters and bigots, just like I can't tell ice and snow how hot the fire is.

[@directxxxx71]

​@@croissants1280 You should say that to your US government or to BBC CNN fake media.

[@michaelchan7534]

​@@croissants1280R u blind or deaf? Don't u see uyghurs in the video?

[@mhchai1710]

I've been to England and Scotland and I totally agreed with you on "only scotland, not england" 😂

[@lingfengge6666]

That can't be pork. Uyghurs don't eat pork. That must be beef.

[@George-k6o9t]

Not all Uyghurs are Muslim. There are also Uyghur Secular Muslims who do not follow the tenets of Islams religiously as well and participate in drinking alcohol. Stereotyping people is one of the worst of attitudes to adopt towards any people - like imagining that all Muslims dress exactly like one imagine them to in strict Islamic societies like Saudi Arabia (ie the hijab, the niqab, the jilbab, the abaya, the thobe, the jalabiyah, skull caps, etc, etc) everywhere. Go visit countries like Malaysia and Indonesia (the largest Islamic country on Earth) and you will see a complete mix of traditional and modern clothing as are different foods - halal and non-halal.

[@jascforfun7576]

Xinjiang muslims also make and drink their own wine.

[@lingfengge6666]

@@jascforfun7576 I'm not talking about the wines though. It's widely known that Uyghurs make wines with grapes. But that's just not the topic here.

[@lingfengge6666]

@@George-k6o9t We are talking about pork eating. You're just pontificating about irrelevant things, clown.

[@Zavier-ks6cb]

新疆很少吃猪头，羊肉最多。我在那8天，没见过猪肉的菜

[@yonghuachen7075]

The Uyghur population has increased from 4.33 million in 1949 to 12.5 million now. How about native Indian population in North American?

[@mintrendsan1819]

In fact the red Indians' population did grow, but they were shot down by the US government?

[@directxxxx71]

In 15th century, Indian population is about the same size with native Americans, so there could have been 1 billion population of they didn't get wiped out by Westerner genocide

[@tomiputra3720]

Shannon is very beautiful wearing Uyghur clothing

[@Christina-y1f]

Wow, It’s really beautiful 🎉🎉I love it so much. Xin Jiang is so magical it has delicious food and graceful nature scenes. Your photography will give you good memories for ever ❤

[@tutu-uu6mn]

Well done, incredible video, love from Taiwan.

[@violetviolet888]

Nice to join you on your travels thank you for sharing your journey!

[@LP18888]

Xinjiang is beautiful and has been part of China since Han Dynasty and its where my ancestors come from. Thanks for this great video!

[@ok3renutube]

Oh my god, this vlog is so good. And what great experience you had there, you guys have been to more Chinese cities than 99% Chinese.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Glad you enjoyed it! Been amazing to explore china, it has a bit of everything

[@MightySteve001]

The photo's are amazing. These pictures are treasure when you both retire.

[@qiyi8624]

What an amazing travel experience!Good weather,beautiful scenery,unique architecture and culture,friendly people,nice food and photos!🤩Can't ask for more!

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Perfection

[@kenyup7936]

Thanks!

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@lawrencecheong29]

Thank you for exposing the truths on Xinjiang. Recently an Australian warned about going there as there is persecution of the locals. Now I look forward to visiting. Thanks again for this informative and interesting video.

[@Vvhdvxbhhx]

我是中国人，你可以搜索在新疆的其他国家博主，你可以看看

[@SilverforceX]

Wow, stunning transformation, you two are such great travelers getting immersed in the local culture! Love to see it!

[@HappyHourWithMatt]

Great video! I used to live in China, but moved back to the USA the past 3 years. I am moving back to China soon and can't wait!

[@龚术]

欢迎回到中国🎉❤❤

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Where in China are you moving too?

[@HappyHourWithMatt]

@@Alan_and_Shannon Guangzhou!

[@HappyHourWithMatt]

@@Alan_and_Shannon Guangzhou!

[@huangec]

​​@@HappyHourWithMatthah! Singapore here, we're just thinking of going to Guangzhou in October on an eating tour. I've been told so many times how Cantonese food is better there than anything I can possibly find in SE Asia, and we have excellent Cantonese food here!

[@koktjianglie5917]

Such a fun episode, I could watch this a few times

[@yangtang-de2mv]

even been a born and raised Chinese, i am looking forwards the travel to beautiful Xinjiang, in spring, summer, autumn, winter, the scenery are different.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

It’s so different to anywhere in China, definitely worth a visit it’s gorgeous

[@jurrasicpig2426]

very nice photo shots! beautiful couple, beautiful scenes and places!

[@JCEVANGELIST.]

It’s amazing that you visited Xinjiang. I always want to visit Xinjiang especially Kashgar or Urumqi. It shocking of how close it is to Afghanistan, Tajikstan especially Iran. Many people call it the nearest Middle East to East Asia even tho it’s not in the Middle East lol.

[@skyline-ghkkfvg]

Your photos look so amazing! I can’t wait to visit the place. Thank you for sharing!

[@chandratan5926]

The Uighur people clearly appear to be much more prosperous and happier than their neighbors.

[@Reina-vov]

那是當然😂😂在中國，少數民族地位比漢族高。享受很多福利。跟他們說自己在西方人嘴裡被政府弄死了，他們會拿掃帚追著你打的😂😂😂😂有博主遇到過，特別搞笑

[@joepup8348]

A beautiful Uyghur turning a beautiful Scottish lady into a beautiful Uyghur.

[@jeffwong1166]

The child saw your video in Kwai (another tiktok in China), so he recognized you at the first sight, so he was very excited at the first time.😊

[@kapk]

So cute

[@Inverness30]

As a Chinese, I really want to visit to XinJiang, espacially Kashgar. After watching this video, I am more determined to visit Kashgar. Love your videos!!!

[@jzintravel]

amazing video! you guys are fully immersed with local uyghur culture!

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Yes we really did!

[@luoderrick6912]

Very pretty and comfortable. Maybe chinese subtitle in future to let more chinese know u guys Have fun😊

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

You should be able to change the subtitles to Chinese

[@张嘎]

可以改成中文字幕

[@luoderrick6912]

​@@张嘎 My side only uk ( english ) 😂 Anyway would be nice like ( blondie in china ) subtite. I believe they will be very famous with chinese. 😊

[@andesiliu7767]

Shannon looks a little bit like a Xinjiang person after she put on her makeup and she looks exactly like a Xinjiang person after wearing Xinjiang traditional clothes. Really, you look so beautiful.

[@odysseusthesojourner4401]

What a fantastic video! May you reach a million followers.

[@Alan_and_Shannon]

Wow, thank you!

[@laugrace1595]

刚刚发现这对博主，看你们的视频我不自觉的姨母笑，不知道为什么😄You guys are so lovely, you made me want to go travel there as well🥰