I Visited China's Most Futuristic City (Chongqing)

I visited Chongqing, and I connected.
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Chapters:
00:00 Shanghai
05:01 Chongqing
09:34 Yangshuo

[@LukeKorns]

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[@anothersarah825]

Your films make me cry every single time and even though I expect it, I'm still surprised every time... in the best way possible ✨ What you're doing is exactly what makes me want to live life 🙌 (And I do everything I can to experience it too!)

[@ZiyiWang269]

Amazing film, Luke!!

[@frankklis2269]

Your film made my day today.

[@DW-op7ly]

Great story teller and film maker

[@fearisaliar3]

Thanks love! ❤

[@ElleOfTheMills]

this film gave me the warmest feeling… the evolution in your work is so exciting - they only keep getting better and more authentic. LOVE YOU LUKE! another project to be so proud of.

[@dandymcgee]

Hope you are well, friend.

[@darassylmoniakam]

he's lucky to have been with the warmest people

[@PhilipSebastian]

the fact that you didn't translate her message to her city was BEAUTIFUL. It was a message from her heart and it stayed personal

[@Joselina197]

I could understand it and it made me tear up 🥹 Spoiler below for her message . . . . . . . . . . . . she said: "I love you ChongQing, no matter where I go in the future"

[@troy5094]

it was very beautiful and personal indeed as she said it in her native tongue of the Chongqing dialect

[@behindthen0thing]

"Her"

[@ELLIOTCHOY]

you made me feel something so special and unique with this film, a testament to your ability as a filmmaker. this was beautiful and so are you!!

[@tomtowo]

OMG

[@tellurium2557]

omg elliot!

[@anglohan5428]

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[@KingKongWorld]

@@anglohan5428 Says the man who has never checked the fact by himself. Please, don't pollute this mesmerizing video with your anti-china propaganda while sitting in your basement.

[@christiansanchez7448]

Gypsy has to be one of the coolest people ive ever seen, and I am so happy he learned to find his confidence and is able to do what he loves. Also, the sweater he had you wear was sick

[@humlocker]

I wonder if he has a website to see his art work.

[@Giles20]

Wow, this isnt what I expected. Our media in the UK always paints China is a dystopian hell hole. Thanks for showing us what its really like there. Definately would love to visit China one day.

[@coffeexox4440]

Wow distopian hell hole? What do they think of china in general? (No ill intent)

[@derAtze]

Everywhere where there are people there is also love and happiness

[@Nanancay]

This comment makes me happy, but also sad because now I know western media's actually succeeded 😮‍💨China's big cities are metropolitan af and they're not much different than Tokyo - when I went back in 2016 it was so much more advanced than the UK that I was shocked - these traditional cities are also super well kept, but because of the media no one even knows about these places ):

[@user-bz9pi4cn8s]

My hometown is not Chongqing, but it is also a city in China, a small city, with rapid development, rapid economic development, improved our lives, when I was a child, I couldn't even afford to drink Coca-Cola, I could only eat meat once or twice a week, but now everything has changed, everything is better, although my hometown is a small city in China, but also opened the subway, thanks to the country, thanks to the government, although many people abroad do not understand China's culture and governance, but the people living in this land are the most vocal, Thanks for this video showing the real side.

[@ffbeexaid4509]

@@user-bz9pi4cn8s 👍👍

[@itsalexclark]

"this is not a vlog" feels like a great way to start and set it apart.

[@user-nr3mf1gh9o]

​@@anglohan5428😢

[@rogernguyen1273]

@@anglohan5428 better FREE HUGS

[@gthegoat6232]

how are you gonna do that?@@anglohan5428

[@Jeremy-ry2wu]

You seized the key characteristics of these three cities: Shanghai’s avant-garde, Chongqing’s futuristic and old vibe, Yangshuo’s remote world-class loneliness and beauty. You seem to know China deeply!

[@anglohan5428]

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[@piaklim3420]

@@anglohan5428mind your own business !

[@Kevin-bl5ct]

​@@anglohan5428可爱捏😅

[@yuebaclaire7148]

@@anglohan5428？ what’s wrong with you

[@anglohan5428]

@@yuebaclaire7148 want some 50 cents?

[@hyh5234]

这是我见过最牛逼的、最真实的、最温馨的、剪辑最好的视频关于中国旅行.good job！ Luke！

[@SteezyKane]

I don't do it very often, but when I see a god-tier video I download it, just incase the internet happens to like shut down because of a... i don't know, an apocalypse or something. I mean KZbin stores all of it's data in a server house sitting somewhere so even if a plane happened to coincidentally crash in the exact same spot - say goodbye to KZbin you know? It's kinda crazy to think how fragile and vulnerable our data on the internet really is - from our photos in the cloud, to our money in the bank. I think we lean a bit too heavily on this little web i'm afraid. Anyways, all of this just to say: I downloaded this video :)

[@igor_ostrovski]

You know that KZbin servers aren't just in one place right?

[@TheCube_Vibe]

Wow that was a deep comment, love it ❤❤❤

[@Giant_Dwarff]

@@igor_ostrovski Yes bro, they are in one location, in a big steel vault with those turny lock thingies

[@jeffreymcneary3055]

Google has about 24 data centers. www.google.com/about/datacenters/locations/ The data is stored redundantly. So even if 1 datacenter goes down, there's a high probability that all that data is stored in multiple other places and is still safe. I totally get the point of your comment though :)

[@steviebboy69]

@@Giant_Dwarff I would have thought they had server farms all around the world or at least in major countries.

[@JayPalfrey]

one of my fav videos of yours, Luke, incredible

[@anglohan5428]

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[@Ivan-bg1jp]

7:30 - 8:00 Damn, over a billion people have witnessed such drastic changes in just one generation. As an outsider, how dare I speak of what they should think about their government that we all hate in the west despite knowing close to nothing about them? We just know a couple of thing and I think that's not enough (and fair) to encapsulate such a country. This whole conundrum sounds so manifest destiny-esque to me.

[@wewenang5167]

NOW YOU KNOW WHY PEOPLE OVER THERE ARE VERY VERY SUPPORTIVE OF THEIR GOVERNMENT. OF COURSE THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO HATED THE GOVERNMENT BUT MAJORITY OF THEM ARE NOT, JUST LIKE IN ANY OTHER COUNTRY INCLUDING AMERICA, NOT EVERY AMERICAN LOVE AMERICA AND ITS GOVERNMENT.

[@KatieDawson3636]

Well said ❤

[@mynameisstanliandimasinger9622]

I would say we know pretty much about their government, probably even more than them, cause they dont hear about the bad things their government does cause its illegal to criticize.

[@itnchmgugu1266]

Thanks for the comments! I am pleased to see that people could think things like you did, I am Chinese and I also was an overseas student in New Zealand for 8 years, I have travelled to lots of countries like the EU, southern Asia etc, and been to so many places it enlarge my visions towards the world and people. I could accept various beauties, people and minds without judging them, which also makes me love my own country more, I know she is not perfect but she is getting better and not as horror as the one painted by the Western media. Thanks for you to notice that, and I hope someday you can visit my country my home, to have a beautiful time with the people who have been living here for years and years. ❤

[@Ottovonostbahnhof]

the truth will always prevail! thank you, you give me hope!

[@MsOceanstar]

What a great travelogue to China Luke. I hope more Americans like you travel to China like you do! . I am so impressed that you met them all online and reached out. If people from the West say there is no freedom in China, they should watch this travel episode. Gypsy’s house with all his art work is simply amazing…i am an artist in the US, i just can’t believe how great his art work is -full to the brim up to the ceilings! Plus he got to model, and he is a trans, how great is that-- he got full expression and acceptance! And friend in Chongqing she and her family were so wonderfully welcoming, so full of joy and appreciation of their lives. And your Yangzhou friend speaks such good English, and so good looking. Wow, i am so happy for you! You are an ambassador of peace! 👍👍👍🩷🩷🩷👍👍👍

[@zupermaus9276]

Little known fact, China has the biggest drag scene and shows in the world: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5WWk4igiMl6g5I

[@wewenang5167]

CHONGQING IS KNOWN TO BE THE CAPITAL OF HOT MEN AND GAY IN CHINA, MANY MODELS ALSO CAME FROM THAT CITY. SO ANYONE WHO DO ARTS AND FASHION SHOULD PROBABLY VISIT SOMETIMES.

[@MsOceanstar]

@@wewenang5167 thanks for that info. Looks like Gypsy lives in Shanghai . No matter, I am sure Shanghai is full on expressive artists and creative men, women, LGBT and no censures!

[@sakaiizumi1996]

​@@wewenang5167其实我们常说的同性恋之都应该是成都❤

[@generalmartok3990]

I'm from the West and lived there for 7 years. My very close Chinese friend had 15 days mandatory detention for a Weixin post. So yeah, you have freedom as long as you don't criticize the government.

[@MichelePonte]

The first 5 minutes felt like a complete documentary. Then when you got to Chongqing, I just smiled: I lived in that city for 5 months, I feel like I know every corner of downtown, and I have some great memories, but hot pot is a no-no for me, it completely killed my stomach every time I tried it!

[@jerryluan9106]

Your China videos especially those in Chongqing are also very good

[@randomname931]

I watched your videos, good stuff.

[@MichelePonte]

@@jerryluan9106thank you

[@Ottovonostbahnhof]

Hey! I remebered your chonqing vlogs, you the one from Italy, and you tried a hair cut in CQ didnt you?

[@randomname931]

@@anglohan5428 lmao, tibetans in tibet are doing far better than the tibetans that fled to "free, democratic" india. uighur quality of life is improving well beyond that of its neighbors as well. meanwhile, the west is suffering declines in most socioeconomic categories, most notably the US and it's decrease in expected lifespan.

[@geeimaman4323]

Someday you really ought to put these works of yours together into a feature-length film. You have become such a masterful storyteller that affirms the humanity of the world. At a time when all we see is people shouting at or attacking others, your films always find the good. Keep traveling, keep sharing.

[@CreativeC13]

I would love to see him submit to some short film festivals!!

[@anglohan5428]

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[@ColinandSamir]

Beautiful work

[@LukeKorns]

Thanks, guys!

[@izzatIHH55]

I feel like this video has the same vibe as ColinandSamir 24hr with '...' video!

[@jvkzhou]

I went to China in 1992, stayed for two years, met my wife while being a guest on her radio show, and never looked back (We ended up producing our own radio show together). Now 30+ years later, watching you interact with individuals who will become your lifelong friends, I'm feeling an affinity for when I first stepped off the plane in Shanghai on my way to my teaching gig in Hangzhou. I had a used Pentax Super Program and I captured as many photographs as I could throughout my time there in the early 90s. There's a nice thread between what I saw during those days and your storytelling in 2023. I was in Chongqing in 1993 for a day before boarding the ferry to travel through the now submerged Three Gorges. Chongqing was extra surreal to me then, now it looks like a super-charged extension of Shanghai on an even more techno-futuristic scale. I'm looking forward to going back there. Cheers!

[@anglohan5428]

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[@normancremer9937]

Don't you get tired brit

[@WorldSpaceRace]

​@@anglohan5428 it's so over, get on with life

[@isaiahmcclure8894]

Nice! I've been living in Chengdu, China since 2018. Chengdu is neighbors too Chongqing. I am glad to see more and more youtubers coming here to show everyone what China is really like. Enjoy your stay

[@wodemoshou]

Wow you went through the tough covid time! Hats off to you

[@isaiahmcclure8894]

It was absolutely nuts, but I feel lucky because my wife is Chinese so we had her family to spend time with during it.@@wodemoshou

[@finlayp4897]

What led you to live in China?

[@isaiahmcclure8894]

Coming as a tourist after university for a vacation and loving it here so much I didn't want to leave@@finlayp4897

[@anglohan5428]

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[@TimaMikheev]

China has so many unique and interesting places to visit, I'm really happy more and more people are traveling to such destinations! I recently got back from Dalian, a city in China I used to live in for 3 years before and felt so happy and nostalgic about revising the place.

[@gracefaith447]

I lived in Dalian. I went to medical school there. It’s so beautiful. I’m African

[@liushuhan9010]

In fact, I am from Chongqing. I have been living in Chongqing for more than 20 years. If one day I really want to leave this place and live in another city, I will miss it all the time. 😢 I have witnessed the changes in the city skyline of Chongqing in the past 20 years. There is no doubt that this is a great city.just like she said：我爱你重庆，无论我以后走哪点去

[@itsmorty788]

雄起

[@Hpatel363]

hi Liu. Me and my friend are visiting Chongqing in April!

[@rowshambow]

Can i ask you please about air traffic there? Do you see a lot of helicopter flights around the city? And at night also?

[@elise6547]

when tian said "yesterday i cried because of you" 😭😭thank you for documenting this!! i feel like i don't see enough of china and this was wonderful

[@hanshanson7156]

This made me cry, China is ranked number 1 on my list of countries that I wanna experience but it is unfortunately not that easy right now for me to go there. I can at least live through you and see the beauty & love in those peoples life. Thank you my dude for bringing these stories to the world

[@LoosSerine]

If you don't mind me asking, why is it not easy for you to go there? Is the visa quite difficult for your nationality to get?

[@hanshanson7156]

@@LoosSerine I don't mind you asking at all :) No my nationality is not the issue, its too expensive and the distance is also relatively long. Lastly there isn't a lot of time left for traveling right now, sooo I gotta wait and visit other countries that are closer.

[@memrman8331]

@@hanshanson7156If you go to some of the other cities in China its a lot cheaper. Shanghai when I went was full of designer stores and was very expensive but places like Chongqing are much better in pricing

[@LoosSerine]

@@hanshanson7156 The prices have drastically dropped in the past year or so. I don't know exactly where you are but for example from the UK, it's all sub-£500 return with BA and US routes are all now opening up. Same for Europe. Depending on the country, you could already have 15 days landing visa.

[@johnnydeng3488]

@@LoosSerine In America many of us only got 2 weeks of annual leave.....I want to go to China too, but I prefer a month-long trip.

[@bbacalhau]

This is so heartwarming dude! It's so refreshing to see someone actually taking the time to create something meaningful. Big inspiration!

[@sentosaco]

"This is not a travel vlog, this is a film about connection." well you didn't lie, great storytelling and great editing. Very inspiring, you can be proud of yourself! I've been wanting to do my first real solo trip to Chongqing. This makes me want it even more.

[@dominickninalparungao]

Luke, you have improved so much as a storyteller and as a filmmaker and it is so amazing to see. Your cinematography and composition in this film is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. Your choice of music for each section is ASTOUNDING and I’m sure it reflected how you felt throughout the days of filming. And your editing for each of your individual journeys felt so singular and so unique, yet so connected. I am incredibly inspired by your work, and I hope you are so proud of this film. Congratulations on yet another successful project!

[@Landwen]

so true

[@anglohan5428]

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[@mega_Boi2004]

​@@anglohan5428free Palestine Free Afghanistan Free syria

[@anglohan5428]

@@mega_Boi2004 Free Syria from Bashar al-Assad 😁

[@rooshi7]

With everything going in the world, Luke, you restore my faith in humanity and make me want to get out there and learn about someone completely different than me despite me having severe social anxiety loll Keep doing your thing on this very special corner of the internet

[@AllTerpsNoBrakes]

You should research what China is like through pages like China Fact Chasers, China Unscripted, China Uncensored, Business insider, seprentza, and laowhy. This is CCP approved Chinese propaganda

[@anglohan5428]

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[@RyanCanaday]

Your videos are always so genuine and heartfelt. No flashy scenes, loud energy, or drama...just life - in its most pure and simplest moments. Noting people's lives, their stories and the beauty in the insignificance. Keep living life, keep connecting, and keep documenting it.

[@kunranzhao]

"I love you Chongqing. No matter where I go." in Sichuanese is something I did not expect

[@amoranfilm]

the direction on this is amazing, creating something so warm, natural AND with such artistic nature is impressive to anyone of any experience with this line of content

[@anglohan5428]

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[@TheHehe1223]

I always get so excited when Luke uploads. No other channel does that for me lol.

[@Alex-zz1yw]

He fills you up?

[@anglohan5428]

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[@lizz7805]

Of all the travel videos about China made by non-Chinese visitors, yours is the best. The content is unique, artistic, and the interactions are always with interesting Chinese people. Your editing is top-notch as well.🥰--chinese living in America

[@srspanksalot4501]

I want to visit China so badly. I feel like I can’t even say that in the US without people being weird about it, but it looks so beautiful.

[@22ergie]

If only those of your generation could be more like you Luke, this world would be something extra super special.

[@GodwinIsaac]

The storytelling keeps getting better and better. It's authentic, raw, and most of all heartwarming.

[@davidcattin7006]

Simply amazing! I cried every time you left your friend. Gypsy needs a whole documentary to himself. When he stepped out on the catwalk it was stunning. Tian is a gem. Sam's area brought me to tears; it's breathtaking. I'm sure you know how meaningful your experiences are. I traveled when I was younger. Maybe I should do it again... Regards from Indiana, a friend you just haven't met yet ;o)

[@davidyang8817]

Wow Luke what a video! I grew up in China but your video made me see the country I grew up in from such a different perspective. Your storytelling is so beautiful and you made sure people’s voices are heard. Can’t wait to see your next adventure!

[@aaammmm1818]

These individuals are all so different and yet equally as beautiful. I will never understand people who want everyone to be the same. This film highlights three seemingly average stories and brings us into their respective narrative worlds. Each of them is so meaningful in their own way, and each of them has something to teach. Someday Luke, you will be so much bigger, and the voices you empower will help shape the future. From a fellow enjoyer of human beings and all of their respective worlds, thank you.

[@lyricsvaultla]

Maaaan, this video is one of the most beautiful ones I've seen this year, liked the editing and the music choice, great storytelling, felt very real. Love your style Luke, I still remember you from when you were here in Perú, you've grown a lot. 🙌

[@ericchan6343]

Did not expect to watch such an amazing story. Oh my gosh! I thought it would be just an introduction to the places in China, but your heartfelt story kept me going till the end. I get very distracted easily, but boy, this really kept me watching! I felt I've just come out from a mini cinema.

[@kendatar1785]

this video made me smiling for 15 minutes. thank you, Luke, for sharing the thoughts of these people and how it is really not difficult to be kind to other people

[@jofervillanueva4487]

Hey, bro! I just wanted to say that this video is absolutely amazing. I'm blown away by the incredible amount of work and creativity you put into it. The content is so well-written and thought-out. Thank you so much for sharing this! You completely changed my perspective on China and its people. You're truly an inspiration, and now I'm inspired to explore the world and have my own exciting adventures.

[@JasonDunn34]

Thank you Luke. This was a great insight into China and the lives of some of its people.

[@achully549]

absolutely incredible, raw, authentic, and touching. this vid made my day and inspired me to travel to China. thanks, Luke!

[@bluesevern]

love the spontaneity of Sam and you! all three of them seemed like such amazing individuals. that is why I truly believe there is no boring person, everyone has a story to tell. also, love the editing. the songs go SO WELL together.

[@lyricsandmoodsongs2809]

This makes me want to visit China next year

[@user-zw9eq3qv8o]

i can’t believe we finally get to see another luke korns video :)

[@aquamarine9568]

Luke your openness to new experiences and other people is so heartfelt. Your videos are amazing. Keep up your great work

[@kenyup7936]

Welcome to China, and that storytelling mode is mind blowing, love it, those music was so perfect btw

[@joeyp1927]

On a visual level, this film has a Lost in Translation vibe, but on a deeper level, nothing at all is lost in translation. Because you and your hosts truly connect as human beings.

[@Trgn]

Lost in translation is just a boring racist film about self absorbtion, using Japan as a prop background for self jerk white identity fantasy

[@catboy721]

Luke, we really just are not worthy. You continue to deliver this absolute genius storytelling. These shots are insane and you have this uncanny way of synthesizing what you feel and experience into these brilliant, short-form masterpieces. Thank you again for what you do.

[@Brigister]

Luke, when i first subscribed to your channel many years ago, this is not at all how I pictured your content evolving. it has been incredible to see. you're such an amazing artist, an artist for the people.

[@Mogswamp]

Luke takes the phrase "my life is like a movie" to a whole new level

[@Bharatiya9-11]

Hey ssup man 😊

[@efslab]

Unexpected!

[@Mr.Kromer]

Sogmamp jumpscrae

[@adamm3163]

He always shows humanity in a positive light we need more of this in the world 😍

[@rcmc7352]

Wow. Just wow. This was amazing! The editing, the music, the way you captured the emotion and atmosphere of the places you traveled. All of your hosts were beautiful and seemed so genuine. I’m going to watch this a few more times right now.

[@TorisStory]

I felt like I was reading a book of short stories but in the best way possible. I loved getting to see 3 very different people living 3 very different lives but in such a short format. It really shows how every single person is unique and living completely different lives. no story is the same. Loved this one, Luke. another banger

[@evelynmayrarocha7213]

Man, you made me cry. What a warm, emotional and beautiful video

[@bneken]

These videoes give me the sudden urge to get to know people. Keep up the great storytelling!

[@rickybrunet2852]

Luke! This was so beautiful, man. It made me cry. I love how you tell your stories. I enjoy your videos so much!

[@marisacontreras523]

This film is beautiful. As I was indirectly meeting all of these people through you, I was thinking of the question “are people shaped by culture or is culture shaped by people?”. I am not sure but I think it might be both and I think I like the idea of humans being molded by culture and others over time. But more than that it shows how the basic emotions of humanity are included in every culture. Sadness, joy, adventure, love. Deep down we are all not very different Anyways, as someone who is not able to travel at this time in my life, I really enjoy your stories that you share, thank you :)

[@ljlkjll]

Hey man I so look forward to your videos every time. You are one of the most gifted filmmakers I’ve ever seen and your capacity to tell stories and make art that captures the human spirit is unmatched. Thanks for being you!

[@Luke9vs23]

I can't imagine how much footage he had for a 1 month trip and to make it into a 15 minute film with a common thread is so difficult! Great job Luke. You are a true artist

[@jaccob8974]

Love this vid. I just came back from Hong Kong myself and now Chongqing is high on my list. Thanks, Luke, keep on going! xxx from Amsterdam.

[@rollingtroll]

I swear you are the most underrated KZbinr out there. Such beautiful souls, captured with so much love. Thanks for another goosebump-inducing video, Luke. Love it!

[@BlancoYT]

I just clicked on your video for the first time and I’m immediately in love. The way you narrate, film and edit is like a breathe of fresh air. You can truly see the genuineness of the people you met and of yourself it made me feel grounded honestly and somewhat happy :) keep doing your videos. Amazing work!!

[@itsamandapjanke]

WOW! This was the best video I watched before New Year's Eve. The new discoveries, the feelings and especially the gratitude are beautiful to see. You warmed my heart :') I confess that hearing Secos e Molhados playing in one part of the video made me hopeful about seeing videos of you in Brazil. Anyway, continue with your project and be proud of it

[@JazreelVergara]

It reminds me of my trip to China this year. Wonderful people and culture.

[@dynamicpillow2349]

I can't express how your videos make me feel. I've been working towards travelling full time and the way you find ways to document everything is so raw and pure and filling. It's very inspiring.

[@alonknaan4536]

Absolutely love this! The stories, the cinematics, just perfect

[@zupermaus9276]

You are so much wiser than most (I hesitate 'your years' as time does not necessarily maketh a wise person), which makes you open. Wiser than geopolitics or framing it -thank you for just being interested in places and people for who they are, not what they represent. I can't think of a more refreshing take rn.

[@PatrickHoodDaniel]

It's odd someone soooo cool and confident feels he needs to hide. I really like Gypsy. Your "filmmaking" is impressive and really grabs you.

[@elenajusto-dx3rj]

So cool to see you here!

[@trustmeangel]

one of the best vlogs I have seen, so authentic and raw. You know it's good art when you can feel the emotions through the screen.

[@Karen-xs9dy]

Thank you for giving us such a great video to get to know more about China. I've been to Chongqing once and I fell in love with that city immediately. Keep going!

[@MaxperFax]

Somehow this film makes me so emotional ... the people, the culture and everything! That's exactly what life is meant to be. Peacefull, open for everything and just heartwarming. Thank you very much for this beautiful gift of art! Keep it up bud!

[@neontints]

Luke I love your channel so much. Thank you for doing content. I'll be happilly inspired everytime you post. Thank you for you art. I hope passion strikes me one day as much as do you for being able to create this type of content.

[@vibhupandey9317]

Man the quality of your videos truly touches me

[@connorpoultney4400]

Your videos are rare and when they come it's an absolute treat for us all thank you Luke, can't wait for the next one !

[@MaxReisinger]

Inredible as always. Bravo bravo!

[@itsalltakenup]

This is such a beautifully told story. It goes to show that in spite of all the bullshit we're fed on the news, we're all the same human being with our own dreams and goals of happiness.

[@kuhg3152]

For real, this is one of my top 3 favorite KZbin channels. Getting to see these different countries with all these different people brings such contentment and joy in my life. I just started traveling internationally earlier this year and I can see how it’s addicting to visit different places. Keep living the dream for those who can’t! And keep posting these inspirational videos! ❤❤❤🥰

[@hussnainarshad9459]

The storytelling and the editing of this is just awesome. I love your videos man. I don't press bell notification for anyone on youtube you might be the only one

[@TaylorBrauer]

Another beautiful film, Luke! Your talent for telling people's stories and connecting them to the audience is so wonderful. Thanks for making this.

[@francescamangiavacchi4520]

This video brought out tears of happiness and restored my faith in people, it gave me back the desire to go out and discover the wonderful things that the world has to offer. The direction, the photography and the way you tell the story is simply beautiful and feels like a hug to the heart! It's just beautiful what I just saw. Thank u so so so so much for this!

[@EV3REST]

im glad you are back to posting videos, they are always filled with so much love and passion and tell story so well. Thank you, Luke

[@AloverdiOfLandOfTheWolves]

Luke Korns videos breath fresh life into me. Makes me remember that I can create and travel, that none of my problems can really stop me to delve into the world and my own passions. That you as a person are not limited by anything, and can literally do things that you want. The everlasting reminder that we eventually have to say goodbyes to things, and that in itself creates love, connection and appreciation for them. Thank you, Luke Korns, for existing and may the year 2024 be a blessing for you and people you love.

[@josweet3715]

Love your videos, Luke. Keep it up.

[@chaomingli6428]

I have been to Yangshuo 20 years ago. It's such a relaxing and beautiful place that I felt it would be nice to stay there for a long time. I also travelled across the border into Vietnam for a week.

[@loefotopoulos4069]

been an enjoyer of your content for a few years, met you when i was in middle school and im 21 now! it's been amazing to watch your work improve but still keep that human feeling and relatability. thank you for sharing your view of the world with us

[@miyouru]

Can’t believe you visited my hometown(Fangchenggang)I was born in China-Vietnam border, it’s a small town but beautiful i think, love this video, you did great ✨

[@cartersouthern2055]

I feel like these are my experiences too. Grateful for you and your work. Love you!

[@Guevon_Pajaro]

This video essay and love letter only makes it all more obvious: it's people that make a place, not the location. The fact that you met such cool people and have connections like this would stand in stark contrast to if you went to these places alone and didn't meet these people. Amazing film work, and so cool the video. Like for example opening on gypsy. What a human being, amazing! ❤

[@izzy2828bizzy]

this was such a fantastic video, i loved every minute of it

[@hopeg02]

I’ve watched you since you started this channel. You’ve changed and come so far. All of these people seem so amazing. I pray for them and their families to be safe always, as well as you Luke. Good luck on your travels in your life, you bring light to many places in the world.

[@cestycinou]

Thank you Luke. I have been living in China for 15 years now and finally there are real stories about this amazing country out in the world.

[@jackyan8925]

wow，fifty years and you must know more about china

[@cestycinou]

@@jackyan8925 15, not fifty 😅

[@jackyan8925]

@@cestycinou fifteen

[@jackyan8925]

@@cestycinou can you speak chongqing language ?

[@oceejekwam6829]

"I've never been to city such as this, it's big bright and magucal..." - Your description makes it sounds like "a city of dreams..." 👏 Your hosts are all very different souls on different paths emitting their own energies.

[@Neptxxxxn]

What a amazing video!Thank you Luke❤

[@robertcarolinar]

Luke, your way of seeing things and showing them to the world it's so beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with us, hope you continue to have such amazing adventures! ♥

[@dranzacspartan8002]

Wow, I didn't go to Chongqing, but I wish I had. Like all of China's cities, it is clean, futuristic, and has amazing Civic Infrastructures. To be able to accommodate 33 MILLION people's middle class needs in one city is absolutely mind boggling.

[@pauleen99]

My favorite filmmaker in the country I am most curious about-China, especially Chongqing since it’s been all over my feed recently. How was your experience with navigating the city? I heard even GPS won’t be much of a help when walking through the city of Chongqing. I’ve always wanted to see it myself. Hopefully next year. Anyways, this is beautiful, Luke. I honestly couldn’t find the words to say, but thank you very much for sharing 🤍

[@laurenspry4654]

ive watched you for 10 years and the way youre films have evolved over time is absolutely beautiful to watch. This was done so amazingly. Chongqing is a place I want to travel to and I haven't seen a lot of people who have went there, so this was also so great for that reason. The way you film this is inspiring and I can feel the passion and heart in the way you tell stories.

[@suneric109]

欢迎你我的朋友，我们中国人民热情好客，我们是善良爱好和平的民族，我们都是世界的一员，就像你一样，你在做一件正确的事，让更多的人认识真正的我们，欢迎你再来。❤