China's Urban Village Walk. Exploring the life of the "bottom of society". Yeshuigou野水沟,Chongqing・4K

[@Stationary76]

As an old guy I am aware of how lucky I am to be able to "explore" these places through YT videos. I'm forever amazed at the amazing content I am able to find.

[@TsTobacco]

Even as a young guy it baffles me. It can never come close to seeing other places with your own eyes, but it definitely gives you an idea of what to expect if you ever decide to travel.

[@shaggybreeks]

77 and feel the same. This was futuristic fantasy material when we were kids. For a lot of us who were geeky way back when, all this technology we have today is better than what we wished for... I did not realize it would be accompanied by the emergence of a powerful global oligarchy, however. But at least we got good stuff to watch. For free, even.

[@AquarianNomadic]

​@squishylemonn Problem bro?

[@Wasengenyie]

I believe VR will soon make traveling unnecessary

[@garysmith801]

I believe the Kazoo will be the musical instrument of choice in the near future.​@@Wasengenyie

[@Darkmatter321]

No surprises here. Every city on earth has places like these. What's important is that even in the poorest neighborhoods there is a certain peace and tranquility

[@aarongarcia1101]

I made some chicken stir fry while watching this for the full experience.

[@JulieQ-qf5ho]

thanks to the low cost of groceries and other basic services like personal-owned clinics, barbers, etc. I lived in such living conditions for some time during my late twenties. Although my budget was extremely tight, I managed to have eggs, chicken, pork and fresh vegetables every day. And the surrounding were safe enough so I could go out to exercises regularly. I am really grateful that I didn’t have to sacrifice my health even when I was poor. However, the elderly are in worse position since they are expelled from the workforce. I remember during the pandemic, economy were affected by frequent lockdown and there was a granny searching trash bins for empty bottles and paper boxes to sell for money. I overheard her talks with other people and she said she had to do it til the end. Apparently, the social security system hasn’t covered everyone in need. I didn’t have much money back then, the only I could do is giving the delivery packages to her whenever I had one or two. There were other people shared foods with her from time to time. But it was far from enough.

[@fouly1981]

This is an old community, not a ghetto.

[@alicerodrigues1857]

Tem lugar bonito

[@jiana9691]

Yes

[@teacupalice]

What I like about this is it’s not filled with tourists, it’s just people living there lives and I like that, you get to truly see what it’s like and it fascinates me.

[@IchigoOren]

Diversity is the issue that hurts culture..

[@albqo5115]

I don’t see a reason why tourists would want to visit here. Unless you like to see a bunch of men just walking and hanging out.

[@prowalktour_2]

Hello, my dear friend! Your video is not just a walk; it's a virtual travel experience. Greeting from IRAN 🇮🇷.

[@СерьогаХарківський-в5я]

🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

[@aarongarcia1101]

Whats up Iran!!! Yea!❤

[@carolynrussell4215]

I am 79 and love this, thank you for letting us walk through the streets with you.

[@peterstucke9824]

I'm only half way through and am saving the rest to watch later. I'm finding the mix of architecture, trees,paths ,stairs and ages ( the. Old and new) quite beautiful. And strangely peaceful.

[@wangsrecord6991]

Thank you for watching, best wishes to you!❤

[@jenmorricone4014]

Because there no cars, just footpaths.

[@oop1944]

Not a single druggie or drunk. Amazing. The high class slum.

[@iz5808]

You have to be coped out of your mind to like it. It's a depressive piece of garbage

[@user-xs9co5kd6i]

​@@oop1944老实说，中国确实没有你们说的那种贫民窟，因为严禁枪支和毒品。而这些地方与其说是贫民窟，不如说是老城区😂 至于醉汉，虽然我们没有某人在街上喝酒就逮捕他的法律，但也基本没人这么干，人们更愿意在家里或者是饭馆里喝，如果要找街上的醉汉就得去商业街的酒吧外面了。

[@puusch5332]

I lived in China for a while and this is the regular everyday life. I really miss it. You could find everything that you need in these areas and get some of the best food you've ever had from an aunty's street cart

[@timothy4557]

Looks like every other person smokes.

[@fdrstan]

I am 45 year old father in Kansas, U.S.A. and I find China fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

[@Ayanokoji-h9m]

i doubt it

[@kinw5648]

I'm born in the US but I would visit Guangzhou quite a lot as a kid in the 80's and 90's. This is the China I'm used to when I use to. This feels like "home"

[@yushiyin688]

Then ur wife Sichuness lah

[@wangsrecord6991]

Thank you for watching, best wishes to you!❤

[@IngK-c1b]

城中村在中國越來越少了

[@李珊-f2r]

@@yushiyin688no

[@李珊-f2r]

And this is not how china looks like. You don’t know china

[@Ambient_Scenes]

These trees growing through the cracks add so much beauty to the whole scene.

[@laurachapin204]

I was wondering what kind they are...shapely yet incredibly tough to survive those urban conditions.

[@davidhynes]

My beautiful wife is from Chongqing, and she showed me this place in 2005, brings back memories I still have many photos of this place.

[@FrankGarcia-tw9qz]

Hell there's nothing low class about this part of town, it's just old and will lived in,no pretentiousness, I like it🎉

[@pagan-540]

Yes.

[@Mustafa-bp8rp]

ABSOLUTELY AND ABSOLUTELY!!!!! ❤❤❤🙏🌿

[@723lion]

The house price there in these "bottom of society" places is 2x than what's in San Francisco.

[@Takatou__Yogiri]

Chinese culture is different. There it's only about money and power and family name.

[@sandraeastern9720]

@@Takatou__YogiriDoesn’t that apply to many cultures ?

[@TeaWillHelp]

非常非常感谢王先生录的这期视频。多年无法回中国的我感到很心动，想念

[@cordeliav3055]

So fascinating to watch, truly a glimpse into another world. People would never be lonely there because they have each other.

[@timeseeker-op8zg]

This is not tourist visiting town, but it is unique and has its own vibe. Thank you for filming and sharing. The town is surprisingly clean.

[@wesjones1181]

Which video did you watch Ray Charles?

[@wangsrecord6991]

Thank you for watching! Best wishes to you!❤

[@johnkup7796]

2 things I want to say, so here goes. 1. Thank you uploader, I enjoyed watching this as I have never seen the old inner cities if I can call this place that. Very insightful and much appreciated. I can see myself walking around a place such as this and be quite content. 2. @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="284">4:44</a>, when Jackie Chan finds the gang he was hunting for and you know action is about to go down.

[@aarongarcia1101]

I am almost 60, I have been all over North America and Central America. Only recently in my life have I become very interested in this. I really like the live walk through the town, this was just a gift. To see this here, you would need thousands of dollars and a grueling trip of 48 of hours difficult international travel.

[@rayacerway]

Yeah,as a Chinese,traveling on this kind of place just arouses my memory and gets me back to the days when I was a child ,which gives me a feeling of reversing the time

[@aarongarcia1101]

@ It is nice to see, and the feelings of melancholy for you I am sure is pleasant and comforting. 👍🏼

[@马源峥]

我的童年就是这种老小区度过的，好怀念以前宁静安逸，闻到令居的饭香环境，现在没有了，都拆了盖新社区了，没想重庆竟然还保留着。

[@linwoodhucse628]

重庆真是奇怪的地方，竟然还保留着 “重庆城中村”，有 3 百万人住在城中村。 还有大约 1000 万在乡村

[@马源峥]

@@linwoodhucse628 怎么，住在乡村很丢人吗？我老家农村的亲戚家家有车，县城里也买了高层小区房，每年城里村里两头住，我都羡慕

[@linwoodhucse628]

@@马源峥 我是支持你的意思，最后那句：“没想重庆竟然还保留着”。

[@Sunnyday-yz2sv]

@@马源峥你只懂得抬杠

[@huiyibai]

全国都有这样的地方

[@Walktravelandexplore]

The stark contrast of modern China vs. semi urban China is clearly shown here. Moreover the daily life of the citizens is very much visible. Nothing to say about the video quality which is top notch. Subscribed to your channel for more such lively daily life of your countrymen. Love from India

[@r.d.2941]

Great video! I like places like this! No hectic centers, but such corners, peripheral parts. I will look forward to more videos like this! I am subscribing to your channel :-) Greetings from the Czech Republic

[@numsiskit]

I find this area quite interesting and attractive. Lots of activity but peaceful. And the architecture is pretty cool

[@A-d6p]

Even China's "bottom of society" areas are well kept, full of culture & serene. Thanks for the upload.

[@compsciordie9635]

OK CCP bot

[@Pvemaster2]

@@compsciordie9635 Compare this to that street in Philadelphia and draw your own conclusion.

[@aaronvin9667]

@@compsciordie9635you sound more like a bot, an unintelligent one

[@aarongarcia1101]

@@Pvemaster2San Francisco is not only a DUMP is full of zombies.

[@firelight-vitality]

Haha, did you watch the same video as we did?

[@jblesser]

Absolutely wonderful from the beginning through to the end. Thank you so much for these videos.

[@wangsrecord6991]

Thank you for watching and liking, I wish you a happy life!❤

[@FangYuanLan-s2s]

真的很怀念，这些旧的街道与楼房都充满了回忆，它们都是城市发展所保留下来的珍贵回忆😭

[@Poon1312]

Amazed by how beautiful that place is. Surely doesn't look like "bottom of society" It kind of reminds me of the place the game "Stray" is set in. I'd definitely live there if I should ever happen to live in China at somw point in life lol.

[@ANJALI_SRIVASTAV-jeemina]

Wow 😍😚I toured China while sitting at home, thank you for taking me around 😅 it's awesome I'm from India 😁 ❤

[@wangsrecord6991]

Thank you for watching! Best wishes to you!❤

[@JimMachain]

That's the authentic side of China I like to see ! 👍👍

[@cliffordadams8353]

Fascinating

[@Benny-tx5qd]

重庆系山城，比较特别

[@s._3560]

This isn't necessary more authentic or real. It is just a slice of life in the older and poorer parts of China. So too are the fast-paced, modern, high tech cities with skyscrapers that some tourists set foot on.

[@Alan-fw2rz]

tradition and modernization，poverty and wealth are both sides of a country

[@zheng-haohao]

这只是中国重庆市内的一小部分，想看中国真实的一面？有960万平方公里，慢慢看吧，不是所有地方都这样。中国比你们想象的多元的多

[@claudio1418]

wow thank you for the walking tour, your video from chongqinq are my favourite, I hope all the ahrd working people are happy with their lifes

[@wangsrecord6991]

Thank you for your love, best wishes to you!❤

[@tonyaustin4472]

Absolutely fascinating and such an intriguing glimpse into the growth of s Chinese city…upwards. Those little alleys at the bottom expanding over the side of a hill and gradually being built over and upwards…so that some of the oldest houses are right at the bottom.

[@Elburion]

@<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="322">5:22</a> what a view, the trees coming through the stone, the overall shade from the buildings and trees, the color of the stone. This is art.

[@wangsrecord6991]

Thank you for watching and liking, best wishes to you!❤

[@a3xhannibal]

I love this country. I arrived just one year ago and I started to like it at the very beginning. Im living at Anhui Hefei and its such a beatiful province, very peaceful and kind people. Its not what the west countries says, its all the contrary. I am from Mexico and never have had a problem at all. 我爱中国！

[@pehash]

What do the western countries say? Whatever bad anyone says its about their suppressing government, not about the people or anything else.

[@a3xhannibal]

@@pehash Thats the point, no one looks or feels oppressed, they all are free to left the country. I have spoken to many Chinese people, most of whom love their country and would never want to leave it, but very few have told me that they would like to leave, but to explore other cultures, not so much to live elsewhere.

[@pehash]

@ oh come on, i’m not saying that they are oppressed like north koreans, its not that harsh or visible, but we all know about the great firewall, social credit and so on and so forth. People got used to it and for most a quiet peaceful life is all that matters, but life is more than that.

[@a3xhannibal]

​@@pehash Ok you got it. I didn't think that way, could be.

[@dangeloli8305]

@@pehash wtf is the social credit thing ur talking bout, never heard of it😂 there does have a firewall but you can use VPN so that firewall shit not rlly stopping Chinese from visiting youtube etc.

[@robinanoble4664]

Absolutely fascinating to watch. Many thanks.

[@janetefreitas748]

Bairro bem simples❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙋🏻‍♀️🤍🕊🕊🕊🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@janetefreitas748]

Saudações eu Nunca tinha visto um bairro simples ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@janetefreitas748]

😊😊😊tá melhor que as favelas do Rio de Janeiro ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Lur-vf7km]

It looks so cozy and oddly familiar although I’m not even slightly East Asian.. I love the levels and mature trees growing through, so much my eyes want to take in. Ty for the video

[@maryerra391]

Soy de Argentina, es la primera vez que veo sus videos y esto es lo que busco: un barrio como cualquiera en cualquier parte del mundo. Gracias

[@wangsrecord6991]

Thank you for watching, best wishes to you!❤

[@LeahDyson-kq4bd]

You got that also la Boca or whatever it's called where everything is painted different and bright colors

[@binalavery836]

I live in the U.S and I think that China is the most beautiful Country in the world. Even these quaint old areas. I'm old now and won't get to visit, but love watching these videos!

[@maryl2008]

Thanks so much for sharing! I love China. I hope to visit again soon

[@craffte]

AGGHH It’s beautiful! So beautiful!

[@torontomonkeys12]

I don't mind to live here. It is okay. The place is old but is maintained. No garbage. It looks safe. I want to pray for all residents in this city. I wish them well. 😊 I am auntie12345 in Toronto.

[@Austination316]

Wait what ? Auntie12345?

[@rastislavstanik]

ok gineze bot

[@terrainofthought]

the "bottom of society" in China has clean streets, air conditioning units in every window, people neatly dressed and looking healthy and content, no junkies or homeless people lining the streets, ample greenery, and no disruptive loud noises.

[@토니워트]

웃고간다~공산당놈

[@lasvegasnevada7514]

People seem to just live and go about their day. You know how American suburbs are lonely and depressing and it push ppl apart. We are social creatures. We need social interaction to thrive.

[@wesjones1181]

Which video did you watch Ray Charles?

[@wangsrecord6991]

Thanks for watching! These may look good, but you will find a lot of idle people, most of them are unemployed or Johns, gamblers. They make a living by playing mahjong for years and gambling small sums.

[@南岛仔滚去太平洋]

这么可怕吗？我怎么不信​@@wangsrecord6991

[@TheDAT9]

Interesting. I like the way the trees and buildings grow into each other.

[@cherrymountains72]

It has a very cyberpunk look to me, as a gamer. If you have played the game Stray, you know what I mean. I'm sure that at night it looks totally different but just as cool. I also like how there are so many trees sprawling between those buildings. And despite the number of people walking or sitting around, it is relatively calm and quiet (not counting the high street of course). Very interesting to watch. Thank you for this glimpse into your part of the world. Best regards from the Netherlands.

[@wangsrecord6991]

Thank you for your likes, best wishes to you!❤

[@dean825]

China has rich culture and heritage second to none, forgot the politics. China is a wonderful country

[@Viktori-d5l]

Удивительно, как многие люди в комментариях начинают судить о Китае, посмотрев это видео) Чунцин, огромный развитой мегаполис. На видео район старого города под снос, в котором остались определенные жители. Такие районы есть в любой стране. И в отличии от многих стран, здесь достаточно безопасно и чисто.

[@gfmikols]

You people are awesome! My love from USA!

[@DeeHu-w4t]

But very clean ，no trash

[@LeahDyson-kq4bd]

All the trash is in Philadelphia

[@TheTruthIsFiction]

It’s not that poor actually. There are a lot of other countries which are worse.

[@kge420]

If you can look past the algae and mold.

[@ez3422]

The most important: no homeless, no drugs.😂

[@chevydecker1819]

Wonderful video, thank you.

[@nulnoh219]

Man this place is wild. I'd get in and never find my way out. Surprised its relatively clean too.

[@wesjones1181]

You're clearly Indian if you this thats clean Ramesh

[@wangsrecord6991]

Thank you for watching! There are indeed many maze-like alleys in Chongqing.

[@LeahDyson-kq4bd]

​@@wesjones1181that's not true Philly and West Coast cities are dirtier as well lol

[@nusaraudomsripan2082]

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[@amysnyder8088]

There seems to be a proliferation of people making video chronicles of their everyday lives on KZbin. Unedited and unsanitized, it’s more fascinating than anything on TV.

[@joypalmares8081]

What's important is you have peace of mind.. It doesn't matter if you'll stay in this kind of place. You are still blessed just like others no Called HOME. Sending love from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@Lisa-p1h7e]

尋古之幽情，來這準沒錯!讚😊😊😊

[@johnmay242]

HEAHU LAB 280111

[@TommyWhite-fz5bz]

no drugs no thief no garbage, It's old, but not poor

[@JZE12]

Though the allies are aged and rustic, they are generally clean, peaceful and orderly full of lively people at all ages, shops, vegetable/food stands, and many many interesting details...job well done!

[@rickyphi922]

Wonderful video! It's superb to get these views of places that I will most likely never visit. More please!

[@wangsrecord6991]

Thank you for watching and liking!❤

[@yhkim1837]

이 채널을 좋아하는 한국인 구독자입니다. 중국을 좋아하는데 내가 가고싶은 곳은 관광지가 아니라 이런 골목길입니다. 마음이 따뜻해지거든요. 중국은 골목에 쓰레기도 별로 없고 깨끗하군요.

[@내가니형이다]

조선족 너가 사는 대림동보다 깨끗하니? ㅋ

[@wangsrecord6991]

Thank you for your likes and subscriptions, best wishes to you!❤

[@biilayman8511]

Chongqing's urban landscape is diverse, with a lot of room for individual businesses to live in, you can find cheap barber shops in alleys or tunnels, and old people can even find a plot of land to grow vegetables due to the complex and undulating terrain, usually a small piece of undeveloped or unprofitable space after development. This is an ancient city, often called the fog capital or mountain city, which was once used as a companion capital, and the food here is also famous, such as hot pot. Locals often make you feel as spicy as the food, but they're usually friendly and have a sense of humor. Welcome to take a walk.

[@hannahh1691]

thx for sharing! I enjoy this walk so much! love the old buildings’ and their old alley ways. I noticed there’s also a small police station for this community 😊

[@Risteard156]

Excellent video on China Urban Village 🇨🇳💯👍

[@myintmaunmaun]

Places like this are getting rarer and rarer in China...

[@kaija_elf]

Thank you for the amazing work on your videos. As much as I want to explore China, sadly I can’t afford the travel costs. Your videos let me walk the streets without leaving my house. It’s so interesting to see some of the old city villages of China still existing. I’d be fascinated to see what the inside of one of these houses might look like one day.

[@cavaguynh7791]

this lowkey beautiful peaceful i like it vibe

[@dellythezar8047]

The old traditional of China city scenery just look very artistic , poet of memories , its warm atmosphere and natural , its telling / representation how people live at daily life , tranguility and peace - its look so clean as well ( comparing to many other various countries at the same degree of environment )

[@anjalimeena1581]

Surprisingly... it's very very clean 😊

[@ajs-qv5fe]

loiks just like the HK of the 60s, make one feel so nostalgic and emotional, wonderful video, thank you mr wang ...

[@philipjohnson2652]

The way the electric lines are run is something to behold!

[@sammyutube]

beautiful, clean tidy , cozy ,peaceful💚🙏

[@roadrider1100]

Fascinating look at local life! Also appreciate that there is no talking or music - just me walking with you through the city.

[@prabhatgolay]

Incredible China

[@fotogw999]

I was amazed that even though it was on the outskirts, they still kept it clean. It was beautiful.

[@nexox0]

thanks for this beautiful insight

[@ukcurlygrl1]

China looks great!

[@xhrrdg]

Fascinating

[@AndoStyle]

Amazing! Looks nice!

[@666liana]

Its great video thank you so much ❤

[@sumui7324]

BEAUTIFUL. ❤

[@josephguo6256]

very clean.

[@stud105]

Love china. Blessed to have them and their civilised nature in the UK.

[@cranium2208]

Wonderful!

[@okanklnc6294]

thank you

[@97202]

小时候的感觉，感觉很熟悉，很温暖

[@cat441]

So clean

[@rieriec.36]

I live in the United States and wanted to say thank you for your video . THE *CITIZENS OF CHINA are warm and kind people. Sadly people of the WORLD are all screwed BY THEIR GOVERNMENTS AND LEADERS

[@陆晓风-t4b]

yes

[@xiaoxiwan]

The CCP is representative of its people and its people overwhelmingly approve the quality of its government. As an American you will undoubtedly scoff at the notion of a non-voting based government could be aligned with the interests of its people, but take a step back and ask yourself if the current state of the US is aligned with its voting public…

[@linwoodhucse628]

差距巨大

[@mans4104]

That is paradise, when you live there for one year you will feel wright at home, looks very peacefull .

[@joshrosen-e5f]

Excellent places. They are old cities and society and system. No rush people just living their lives and enjoying what they have 🎉

[@andymaafu4111]

Even the poor people are very clean and tidy. I like this video ❤❤

[@carlossummers4992]

Can’t imagine how wonderful it would be to visit this beautiful place and the beautiful people.

[@smuirhead3107]

I am immersed in your world my friend and it is the most lovely thing ever. Thank you so much 🙂🫶🌸✊🎋

[@ariefbudiman1544]

not squeaky clean but not super dirty either.. I always love these people

[@MareBartleet]

This reminds me of the China that I travelled around in the late eighties. There’s plenty of Japan that still looks like this too.

[@coalqq6097]

我是一名摄影者，太喜欢这种市井气息的老街坊的感觉了，以至于我可能会对一个街区拍摄好几天来取创作灵感，很担心这样的充满生活气息的街坊有一天会被现代化城市建设取代，但这是迟早的事无法抗拒的事😭😭比如嘉陵机器厂我去过好几次了，而如今已经被拆迁了😢😢

[@maxencejackson156]

Yes it s true hoping the Chinese will preserve this important heritage.... Small shops active people without hectic.... Simple lives so important... A French guy living in Germany here... My best regards...

[@coalqq6097]

@maxencejackson156 ThankUfor your understanding and support. I hope this place will not become a high-rise building or CBD in the future. Wishing you a happy life

[@linjerry9166]

那我希望你也住在这种地方

[@bambooh]

@@linjerry9166 这种算不到贫民窟，就是老城区，还是有好多人住，有人气维护得就可以，到处整得干干净净，没得乱贴的小广告，总体还是可以。很多别的老县城，老城区，完全没得人，到处都是破败的，那才看起黯然伤神。比如这两天看了个自贡老城区，那完全没法比

[@susannguyen6757]

@@maxencejackson156 very well summed up, active people without hectic , perfect!

[@yechen282]

The video like 'home',I love the feels like this!

[@thewatchmen4920]

To some it's home Sweet Home. A roof over their head and food to eat. Their not living in their 🚗🛻🚐 or bothering anyone. Minding their own business

[@erics4471]

I very much enjoyed the home,business, street mix

[@creatingmusicvideos]

Beautiful!

[@wangz.y.9399]

There are no shootings, no break-ins, no drugs here. It's still safe at midnight. At night, you'll see lots of food stalls, and the elderly residents hanging out, playing mahjong and soaking up the sun. This isn't a slum, just an old neighborhood.

[@SuperMookles]

And "re-education" and slave labour camps in Xinjiang. A paradise indeed.😊

[@MariaRodrigues-ro9wc]

I am more comfortable walk in China to explore then my home town people in china very kind even on any part

[@versoirrespirable73]

Abrumador la variabilidad del entorno y esa comunión en todo. Saludos desde Barcelona, España.

[@armarster]

прекрасная экскурсия! люблю смотреть на места, куда сам никогда в жизни не полезу, даже если окажусь рядом.

[@wangsrecord6991]

Thank you for watching and liking! Best wishes to you!❤

[@axelaxel7118]

Country that never atacked anyboady, hardworking beautiful people, Long live strong china from Bosnia .

[@mik_88]

Coolest most unique city micro environments. I love these, it's the closest to some of my dreams as I can get.

[@Haz-Zzz]

for people living there its life, not a dream.

[@wangsrecord6991]

Thank you for liking it so much, bless you!❤