I Explored China's Failed $1 Billion Copy of Paris (real city)

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @YesTheory
    @YesTheory  Год назад +3906

    Hey guys, Thomas here :) thanks for watching, engaging, commenting, liking. It's a small gesture for you, but goes a long way for us. We don't ever take it from granted and appreciate the support of every single of you. Now it even means something as we're donating a cent to Save the Children for every comment and subscription :) love you all hope you liked the story

    • @cameronmahar8735
      @cameronmahar8735 Год назад +16

      No, Thank You!

    • @jasonleiva7769
      @jasonleiva7769 Год назад +11

      Truly inspiring! I need to get off this continent & explore!!

    • @nathanhall3727
      @nathanhall3727 Год назад +21

      People like you guys are changing the world ❤️

    • @karizerwillies
      @karizerwillies Год назад +6

      Ok master

    • @Jayess-c
      @Jayess-c Год назад +7

      I didn't know you were from France. You barely say the word baguette

  • @31lla6y8n
    @31lla6y8n Год назад +6103

    The little boy asking matt to keep playing with him was so adorable and wholesome, the interaction with those kids was the best part of the video in my opinion

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  Год назад +724

      such a wholesome moment honestly, we were kind of done with the day and considering heading back to the hotel for a bit and coming back a bit later.. But couldn't get away from those kids with endless energy! -thomas

    • @AuthenticExperience
      @AuthenticExperience Год назад +14

      Same here

    • @pnguins2800
      @pnguins2800 Год назад +9

      ​@@YesTheoryloved the video!

    • @hauwaibrahim6096
      @hauwaibrahim6096 Год назад +6

      Wholesome ❤

    • @punyagandhi6375
      @punyagandhi6375 Год назад +20

      i am indian according to me chinese babies are as cute as they come, ik all babies are cute but still@@YesTheory

  • @Ratsoftheswamp
    @Ratsoftheswamp Год назад +14494

    America's perception of China makes it seem so scary and like the people there are all sad. Thank you for continuously showing what normal life looks like in other countries. Your channel shows how beautiful the world really is.

    • @DreamXP
      @DreamXP Год назад +44

      @@SUPERPOWERCHINA_dawg 😂

    • @BuschLatte
      @BuschLatte Год назад

      ​​@@SUPERPOWERCHINA_CHINA HAS CORNAVIRUS.CHINA GAVE THE WORLD CHINA-VIRUS.

    • @jeffwong1166
      @jeffwong1166 Год назад +1

      @@SUPERPOWERCHINA_
      Disgusting robot and racist.🤮🤮🤮

    • @PigeonLaughter01
      @PigeonLaughter01 Год назад +344

      This city is a big time outlier in terms of statistics. Life in a denser city is very different. This city is built like Paris but with a fraction of the population. It's like the burbs and there's correlations showing decrease in population density leads to rise in health and wellness. I do agree overall, people all want the same basic things and love to share food and culture.

    • @illicituri7746
      @illicituri7746 Год назад +349

      @@PigeonLaughter01 no shit wtf its like saying newyork city is different then a fucking barn in kansas lmfao

  • @channelnevin
    @channelnevin 10 месяцев назад +1210

    the shared human moments in this video are too much for me. those older people are so full of life and just so happy to be there in the moment. what a lovely video.

  • @nperovic
    @nperovic 2 месяца назад +141

    I showed this video to some American friends, and they were convinced everyone in it was an actor. The media's influence is truly frightening. What surprised me even more was that they were all college graduates.

    • @summerain6918
      @summerain6918 2 месяца назад

      As a Chinese, sometimes I think it's good that the West thinks we are backward, so they won't stop us from developing, but obviously your government is not stupid.

    • @schen4667
      @schen4667 Месяц назад +11

      Hahahahaha funny and sad😂

    • @cloudwithwind574
      @cloudwithwind574 Месяц назад +9

      Because most people only want to believe what they think and don't think about whether it's true or not!

    • @luojiangping7377
      @luojiangping7377 25 дней назад +17

      你们真的很有钱,能请到那么多演员,也许我错了 是我们有很多钱 每天的任务就是演戏给美国人看我们太不容易了

    • @苗晶
      @苗晶 22 дня назад +1

      Why don't you ask your American college friends to come to China and see for themselves?

  • @nomadvyt
    @nomadvyt 11 месяцев назад +1914

    The most human and touching video I've ever seen regarding China. I think because most of the Chinese coverage is either, like Yan said, political, or when people do look at ordinary lives its people in Shanghai or Beijing, these huge mega cities. It was heartwarming seeing the interactions with the kids and families here, an emotional reminder that we are all human.

    • @cb7324
      @cb7324 11 месяцев назад +13

      You could see the towering mega cities in the background juxtaposed against the beauty of Little Paris.

    • @artregeous
      @artregeous 11 месяцев назад +4

      Such emphaty is due to a resentment for the reality these people entrapped with state capitalism it's a pity state doesnt allow ppl do their own synthesis of their own existence but shapes it acc to global monetary credit variables manifest it self with such establishment projects socioantropologically senseless

    • @mattyghost3409
      @mattyghost3409 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@artregeousI have freedom to explore the internet without censorship sucks to be stuck in a commie country where China 🦠🦠🦠 virus started and still ongoing

    • @MusicismoreImportant
      @MusicismoreImportant 11 месяцев назад

      Their government is one of the most corrupt and their women are ugly so ....

    • @renisz99
      @renisz99 5 месяцев назад +1

      Agree. A reminder that we are humans. And we only live in limited time in this world.

  • @narutosbelievin
    @narutosbelievin 11 месяцев назад +2615

    I’m still shocked people don’t want to live in a cheap, less crowded version of Paris. I hope this city can thrive for a long time 😊

    • @rosskaske6357
      @rosskaske6357 10 месяцев назад

      because it's all fake, people have no real ties or roots with the city

    • @tinaterry1280
      @tinaterry1280 10 месяцев назад +51

      Pretty sure it's not affordable

    • @betty8108
      @betty8108 10 месяцев назад +79

      @@tinaterry1280not really, there is cheaper than other part of that city😂

    • @betty8108
      @betty8108 10 месяцев назад +169

      Cuz people want to live close to their work place or close to kid’s school, or close to big shopping centres blablabla But that “small Paris” is none of them. There is a place like a small “countryside”outside the big city.

    • @lana_6336
      @lana_6336 10 месяцев назад +114

      Mainly because it’s in the middle of nowhere really

  • @Pelapul
    @Pelapul Год назад +713

    It never feels right to me when people talk poorly about other countries. Good people don't have a nationality, they live everywhere! These videos are so beautiful.

    • @eskildscott7841
      @eskildscott7841 Год назад

      how does that disprove anything he said? every country´s media does this but that doesn´t mean there´s no merit to it @@wittypoker

    • @noob.168
      @noob.168 Год назад

      it's not crap. PLA reguarly disregards other countries' boundries. Obviously CCP is to blame, but we shouldn't downplay their actions. @@wittypoker

    • @jackchan6624
      @jackchan6624 Год назад +3

      @@wittypokerthe real common sense is to explore yourself , if u can’t justified the truth , just shut up and not comment on any countries good or bad , that’s common sense as well. But not everyone know this lol

    • @daboy12s
      @daboy12s Год назад +14

      I can honestly say when I visited China they are among the most welcoming people in the world, I visited 10 cities in 14 days, the roads are terrifying, but you can walk around in the early hours of the morning without a care in the world!

    • @ElizabethUkeh
      @ElizabethUkeh 11 месяцев назад

      ​@defaultbrownie common sense also knows that media pushes misinformation and propaganda

  • @AvogadroAvogadro
    @AvogadroAvogadro 8 месяцев назад +22

    Your interactions looked very genuine. I hope you are showing the rest of the world some wisdom in managing 1.4 billion people.

  • @pigger1010
    @pigger1010 11 месяцев назад +907

    Man that old lady with the radio thing was sweet and she legit acted like one of my aunts would, the move she made after telling them she's 90 is exactly like one of my aunties antics. Shows you that people around the world are more similar than most people think they are.

    • @agzamichno
      @agzamichno 11 месяцев назад +10

      What made you think that humans are different around the world in the first place?

    • @MyDisposableArts
      @MyDisposableArts 11 месяцев назад +39

      @@agzamichno Thats how Americans are programmed to think

    • @amyli653
      @amyli653 11 месяцев назад +8

      An obvious truth, but only known by a few.

    • @justaperson2247
      @justaperson2247 11 месяцев назад +4

      @@MyDisposableArts americans are always like he their culture is so unique nd strange.

    • @ButterfatFarms
      @ButterfatFarms 11 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@MyDisposableArtsmeanwhile we see how you are programmed to think about America.

  • @coolshades2196
    @coolshades2196 Год назад +393

    The children were so sweet and trusting. Seeing you playing with them put a huge smile on my face.

    • @anna-gt2mu
      @anna-gt2mu Год назад

      Eareaeareaeareaeareaeareaeareacool.era

    • @crystalball020
      @crystalball020 11 месяцев назад +5

      They won't be if they would see how American media and social media talk about them :(

    • @thecutestperson9604
      @thecutestperson9604 11 месяцев назад

      @@crystalball020 BBC: They are all actors sent by the Communist Party

  • @howdlej123
    @howdlej123 11 месяцев назад +1477

    It's honestly heart warming how friendly and wholesome everyone was, nobody cared that you were a tourist and felt safe enough with you guys to let you play with their kids

    • @93836
      @93836 11 месяцев назад +3

      Yes, Chinese people love and admire Americans and other white people. To them, if you’re white, you might as well be Tom Cruise. You’re practically a celebrity in their eyes.

    • @charlesg7926
      @charlesg7926 11 месяцев назад +32

      They know he’s a RUclipsr, they have to act happy and smiling otherwise Xi will have them executed lol. Duh

    • @howdlej123
      @howdlej123 11 месяцев назад +100

      @@charlesg7926 I mean you completely missed my point. I was talking about the locals...

    • @oatyweatabix9708
      @oatyweatabix9708 11 месяцев назад

      @@howdlej123 Victim of Western propaganda

    • @kevinli650
      @kevinli650 11 месяцев назад +167

      @@charlesg7926 how ignorant for you to say those things

  • @jasonwong974
    @jasonwong974 5 месяцев назад +216

    Glad that you captured this. Being from the uk, I also had a certain expectation of China and how the locals were. However, having recently gone to Shanghai, Beijing and Xi’an, that expectation didn’t materialise. I was shocked by how friendly and accommodating the locals were, how clean and advanced the cities were and how safe I felt.
    What I’ve learned is to never judge a place by what you read in the media. Politicians control the narrative so it’s more important to go and check places out and experience it yourself.

    • @郑猩猩
      @郑猩猩 5 месяцев назад

      嗯,中国并不是十分坏,只是九分坏而已

    • @Synconntez
      @Synconntez 4 месяца назад

      Exactly, my friend. But if only it were the politicians alone, but now, social media wannabe-gurus are now finding that there is a massive audience of haters and are glad to cater to them, the likes of the two scum-bags (laowhy86 and serpentza) of 'The China Show' for example...smh....

    • @pawelpap9
      @pawelpap9 4 месяца назад

      Indeed, Chinese politicians control tightly image of China. So you should not trust random videos in RUclips trying to persuade that life in China is just like in the West or maybe even happier.

    • @vladyslavseniukov2757
      @vladyslavseniukov2757 4 месяца назад

      Dude, open your eyes, China is a dictatorship, it constantly violates human rights, it has no freedom of speech whatsoever, just read about Uyghur concentration camps. Just because you go somewhere and see good people (they live in every country, no doubt) doesn’t mean you can find freedom over there. Freedom is a key factor in our world, no matter what, it stands at the first place. Being so positive about China is like looking through rose glasses, never gives you the truth from good people’s attitude.

    • @lppoqql
      @lppoqql 3 месяца назад

      You should reflect on how the media brain washed you.

  • @MarionThiessen
    @MarionThiessen 11 месяцев назад +1919

    Despite the gimmick of trying to be a mini Paris, this is just good urban design - a mix of residential and commercial together, walkability, big open communal spaces - I would kill to have this as a mid-price housing community in North America!

    • @OnnieKoski
      @OnnieKoski 11 месяцев назад +42

      For real!

    • @AKDHFR
      @AKDHFR 11 месяцев назад +89

      they build this paris to boost local&international jobs but it was fail bcs most chinese either not a fond to paris or don't like the gimmicky feeling. They also build this for the people who don't have money to travel outside. These kinds of monument culture is everywhere arround vegas, tokyo tower or even in South east Asia region.

    • @mia_seym
      @mia_seym 11 месяцев назад +80

      That's just how every city is in China. Everything you need is within a reasonable walking distance. It's lovely.

    • @arkology_city
      @arkology_city 11 месяцев назад +44

      @@mia_seym what a wild concept, being able to walk places.

    • @davianoinglesias5030
      @davianoinglesias5030 11 месяцев назад +12

      Why do you guys build residential estates without any social amenities, damn,those estates look so dead. I wouldn't want to live in a place without a few corner shops, roadside restaurants etc

  • @4RILDIGITAL
    @4RILDIGITAL Год назад +961

    I wasn't expecting such a deep dive into China's uncanny replication of Paris, especially considering the ghost-town impression one might get online.

    • @zimuli3549
      @zimuli3549 Год назад +1

      @@SUPERPOWERCHINA_ Why do you leave messages on every video about China? Repeatedly spreading these lies to demonize China will not stop China's progress, nor will it make your life better.

    • @js-gc2hk
      @js-gc2hk Год назад +9

      you are leaving a comment on every youtube I'm watching now.. so weird

    • @YMX_
      @YMX_ Год назад

      NAILS @@js-gc2hk

    • @ericp1139
      @ericp1139 Год назад

      That myth is propagated by anti-Chinese propaganda. If you strategically take a picture of any city, you can make it look abandoned.

    • @opslayerdrag3207
      @opslayerdrag3207 11 месяцев назад +4

      It's funny to me that Americans who probably saw Paris from movies or just 1 week/month feel uncomfortable or turned upside down by a city of china who looks like Paris a french city lmao

  • @jlcarmya2z
    @jlcarmya2z Год назад +99

    I love all of the interactions with the local population so much. Staffan dancing was such a pure, beautiful moment. Then of course Matt, and all of you, with the kiddos. Moments like these are the best part of your travel videos. I hope to be able to travel like this someday.

  • @wawobear
    @wawobear 7 месяцев назад +713

    Great example of how the media can distort the truth- the way this place has been reported online is that it's an abandoned ghost town when in fact it's the opposite full of life and lovely people!

    • @RADICALFLOAT_95
      @RADICALFLOAT_95 5 месяцев назад +15

      I actually genuinely agree with you and finally some one who l found in the comment section that actually has a functioning brain for once and this world actually genuinely needs more people actually like you in this world and you actually couldn't have said that actually any better than me.

    • @funny_picture_
      @funny_picture_ 5 месяцев назад +4

      Incompetent Winnie the Pooh

    • @neon1899
      @neon1899 4 месяца назад +7

      I wouldn't call it full of life

    • @RADICALFLOAT_95
      @RADICALFLOAT_95 4 месяца назад +1

      @@neon1899 l actually agree with you.

    • @tnhbroadcast11
      @tnhbroadcast11 4 месяца назад +7

      It was a ghost town. The people just moved in last July.

  • @MareMagister
    @MareMagister 10 месяцев назад +5368

    The irony is, it’s probably cleaner and safer than the real Paris. How France has fallen.

    • @utakki756
      @utakki756 10 месяцев назад +384

      Paris never was clean or safe

    • @sayaandyangsaya2756
      @sayaandyangsaya2756 10 месяцев назад +82

      And no thief peoblem.

    • @astronotics531
      @astronotics531 10 месяцев назад +323

      Paris has to accommodate 12 million French people + 50 million tourists. That's a lot of people, and the city simply can't keep up. That's the challenge of mass tourism.

    • @evgenynosachenko3383
      @evgenynosachenko3383 10 месяцев назад +187

      @@astronotics531 mass immigration*

    • @kkiskk2538
      @kkiskk2538 10 месяцев назад +23

      theif everywhere PARIS😂

  • @yurasickpark
    @yurasickpark 11 месяцев назад +481

    The dancing part made me smile so much. Such an incredible video showing how every country no matter what the media portrays it as, has so much goodness

    • @brauljo
      @brauljo 11 месяцев назад +8

      them playing with the kids was top tier wholesome

    • @johnjingleheimersmith9259
      @johnjingleheimersmith9259 10 месяцев назад

      They literally paid to have a bunch of people in to act like this was some "natural" event. The youtuber they are with runs a CCP propaganda channel. It's the only reason they are allowed to film openly like that.

    • @cloudwithwind574
      @cloudwithwind574 8 месяцев назад +3

      There are many places in China where people dance at night as a way to exercise. In addition, there is a lot of food in China at night, and many foreigners who live in China for a period of time will gain weight! In addition, China has the world's most powerful online shopping and express logistics, so you can always stay at home and live without going out!

    • @brauljo
      @brauljo 8 месяцев назад

      @@cloudwithwind574 ¿do you have to tip food and delivery workers like in the US?

    • @cloudwithwind574
      @cloudwithwind574 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@brauljo China has no habit of tipping or collecting tips!

  • @loesjansen9946
    @loesjansen9946 Год назад +456

    I just love the humanity that shines through. The fact that you guys are content playing with children, even if you wanted to speak to adults. It’s really heartwarming!

    • @trurocker03
      @trurocker03 Год назад +2

      That's the amazing thing about travelling. Yes there are major cultural differences around the world but in the end, we're all humans. We're all just tryna make sure there's food in our stomachs and have a roof over our head to sleep in. As long as our friends and family are safe, we are content anywhere :)

    • @spider6660
      @spider6660 11 месяцев назад

      Yes

    • @HermanWillems
      @HermanWillems 11 месяцев назад +2

      There are good people everywhere. It's just the politics that are bad.

    • @crystalball020
      @crystalball020 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@HermanWillemsits just that American msm propaganda has to make countries look bad to make Lockheed a profit

  • @davidvotodian439
    @davidvotodian439 6 месяцев назад +190

    I went to china this year. It was my first time to travel , outside of the US, My mind was blown over there, Everybody so nice and friendly. I can't wait to go back. . It was very nice to see. How you guys showed how the people are over there. Very great and nice work guys. keep it up.

    • @jialinchen1501
      @jialinchen1501 5 месяцев назад +1

      welcome to china haha

    • @jialinchen1501
      @jialinchen1501 5 месяцев назад +1

      i am from china, by the way

    • @tracyshen
      @tracyshen 5 месяцев назад +3

      If you like the life in China, you can find a job here. There are many foreigners working here

    • @JoaoGomesPT69
      @JoaoGomesPT69 4 месяца назад +1

      Welcome to high trust societies.

    • @shinningmirage
      @shinningmirage 3 месяца назад +1

      Come and Explore more provinces bro! Good luck!

  • @Deja117
    @Deja117 Год назад +693

    Someone once shown me the difference between loneliness and being alone... The very same people shown me a much bigger side of Chinese culture. The media only shows the worst and the best, it takes people like you to show the hidden world in between. The true people that live there, not just the 1%. Much love to you all and stay safe.

    • @ryana5435
      @ryana5435 Год назад +8

      Most of people live there are Little Pink. (If you don’t know what Little Pink means, you can look up the definition on Wikipedia) The time those guys posted this video is near the unofficial China’s egg fired rice day which is popular among Chinese dissidents! Everybody let’s go to your nearby Chinese restaurant to order a plate of egg fired rice or cook it by yourself to celebrate the special day and support Chef Wang Gang because Chef Wang is about getting cancelled just for uploading a video about how to make egg fried rice on Weibo yesterday because Mao Zedong’s son, Mao AnYing, “was killed in action by an air strike during the Korean War.” (according to wiki) Little Pink think egg fired rice is an insult to Mao AnYing and saw egg fried rice as a taboo. Ridiculous and insane😂

    • @epicfeminist
      @epicfeminist Год назад +1

      Ye

    • @retlawx10
      @retlawx10 Год назад +3

      What media? Your way of looking is Americans vs china but the ret I the world has always known about the good side of china and their intelligence

    • @densyst
      @densyst Год назад +1

      @@ryana5435that’s true, same happened to my dinosaur

    • @沐日光华
      @沐日光华 Год назад +2

      不是媒体只展示最坏和最好的,是政治,政体的差异导致,媒体也没办法

  • @TiaBagha
    @TiaBagha 8 месяцев назад +283

    I don't know who has been editing these videos but I'm loving it. it's a perfect blend of comedy and cinematic. Great job editor!!!

  • @patriciahadley2374
    @patriciahadley2374 Год назад +51

    I never thought that the Chinese people were so open and friendly. Even their children are joyful and serene. I love the fact that they love music and dancing in the open. Lovely video!

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht Год назад +4

      Yea Chinese people are not shy like the Japanese are.

    • @hipstillhop
      @hipstillhop Год назад +8

      As a Chinese Malaysian, I can’t wait to share the real perspectives of our culture as well as the beauty of Malaysia, hope u guys travel to this vary races with peacefully living country

    • @mochichichi2458
      @mochichichi2458 Год назад

      It's hard to explain, even though they have to study more etc., they are allowed to be children more because the state is more protective. Like Phone Game hours, social Media, and adult content. You wont find things like Euphoria, Kids are protrayed as Kids in dramas

    • @amazekhashaa7309
      @amazekhashaa7309 11 месяцев назад +1

      we asians are most kindhearted

    • @dunzhen
      @dunzhen 9 месяцев назад

      they are suuuper kind. looove foreigners. love them too much, if you ask me

  • @PeterReefman
    @PeterReefman 6 месяцев назад +53

    Only just stumbled onto this video. As an Australian who has been living in China since 2014, I'd like to say well done and thank you. It's a beautiful piece that captures my own experience living here.

  • @steve12354321
    @steve12354321 Год назад +51

    I love that you guys and Yan found each other! Her videos are magical and offer a beautiful glimpse of the China far off the tourist path, as well as some great perspectives on foreign cultures. Love her channel, this collab is awesome

  • @jiayilim1986
    @jiayilim1986 Год назад +169

    Never thought I would see Yan on Yes Theory, awesome collab! Definitely love watching Little Chinese Everywhere. Started with her Malaysia travel videos, as I'm Malaysian, and now following her as she travels around China.

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  Год назад +45

      she's amazing go subscribe to her everyone and help her get over 200k subscribers! @littlechineseeverywhere

    • @GiorniVenibato
      @GiorniVenibato 7 месяцев назад +2

      She is the best!❤

  • @daphnelol
    @daphnelol 11 месяцев назад +375

    I just love how laughing is a universal thing! Whether you're Chinese, Swedish, American, French, old, young, etc. you'll always be able to communicate the feeling of joy with smiles and laughter :) such sweet moments ❤❤

  • @Silver23399
    @Silver23399 6 месяцев назад +90

    lollll as a Chinese person I'd never heard of this "little Paris". Love this video so much!🤣

  • @damnGerman
    @damnGerman Год назад +387

    I am working as a cameraman for german media in China at the moment and i love how you put the focus on the people living there. This is an important aspect that is so often overlooked in films from China!

    • @HermanWillems
      @HermanWillems 11 месяцев назад

      What kind of cameraman job do you do? I mean China is a heated topic in Germany right? China buying up many German tech companies like KUKA. And China is about to destroy German car industry too like China did with solar panel industry in Germany. Is it something about that topic ?

    • @brijetmary5295
      @brijetmary5295 11 месяцев назад +4

      Awesome

    • @Лучшийотчимвмире
      @Лучшийотчимвмире 11 месяцев назад +2

      +15 social rating points

    • @tuaninhcong6954
      @tuaninhcong6954 11 месяцев назад

      @@Лучшийотчимвмиреyou hate china because of their people or because they challenge america top spot

    • @CCSeraph
      @CCSeraph 11 месяцев назад

      👍🏻👍🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @glennroark9647
    @glennroark9647 11 месяцев назад +114

    You really made me think when you said that the narrative about China in the U.S. is very fear based. Thanks for focusing on people, not politics. As an Expat American in Germany, the toughest thing about going to another country is to step beyond stereotypes and take people seriously.

    • @Tylercantsleep
      @Tylercantsleep 11 дней назад

      The US has several accurate criticisms on China. Those criticisms do not discredit the people that live inside the country, but rather the government’s way of governing those people. What the United States portrays about China is mostly true. There is a major attack on individual rights in China as you can be jailed for criticizing the government openly, which is why you probably won’t find a video with a Chinese citizen, criticizing the government openly unless it’s out of the country. this beautiful video is a testament to how beautiful human interaction is not how beautiful the Chinese government is.
      The Chinese government is still very, very corrupted

  • @dindunuffinwadiddido
    @dindunuffinwadiddido 5 месяцев назад +17

    Amazing video. I melted when you interacted with the kids, so sweet. Thanks for what you do of charity and helping those in need. :)

  • @themdanas_
    @themdanas_ Год назад +460

    Just when I was searching for something to watch while I have my dinner, Yes Theory came to rescue!🙌🏻

  • @ethangomoll5156
    @ethangomoll5156 Год назад +217

    I haven’t ever really traveled I have really bad depression and anxiety and watching people like yall gives me hope in what I can do in the future. I’m 24 lot of life to live I hope that this comment makes someone a bit full and happy as it’d be nice to know my failures can be a bit redeemed by you guys being so good.

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  Год назад +161

      Hey Ethan, Thomas here, first of all your comment was seen and appreciated on my end as I sit here late night in (real) Paris back home scrolling through my phone :) I don’t know you or your story, but all I can say is at 24 you still have so much time and are by no means a failure. I’ll also add that your life sure as hell matters. Life can be a confusing, disheartening and challenging experience, but ultimately I’ve chosen to see those ups and downs as necessary steps in my journey.
      If it makes you feel any better, I’m anxious often as well, and doing my best to learn how to cope with it. Meditation, exercise and finding good friends over time has made a big difference.
      Sending you lots of love and strength good sir 🙏

    • @maertyrer420
      @maertyrer420 Год назад +25

      As someone who struggles with bad depression and anxiety too I can give you my little advice I use. If you have that random burst of energy and want to do something and you don't know what, just go out and maybe explore some parts of your town or maybe even something like a forest near you, you have never walked or seen. Seeing new things really helps my depression and make me want to explore even more around my place.
      Starting small adventures leads to some bigger ideas later, trust me! :)

    • @nikolamilivojevic1942
      @nikolamilivojevic1942 Год назад

      depression doesn't exist, you are simply a loser

    • @despawned39
      @despawned39 Год назад +14

      ​@@YesTheory As someone who's in the same boat as Ethan your comment made me tear up. People like you make the world a better place. I hope you know that.

    • @Cabelius
      @Cabelius Год назад +4

      Thomas, you are best example in earth for me. And for lots of people too. Thanks for all

  • @MissCrazygirlie
    @MissCrazygirlie Год назад +112

    That was so beautiful! I love that your videos always show so many positive things about a country the news and media in general always seem to sweep under the rug. It shows that there is so much more to a country than just the politicians making the news. Thank you for being so eye opening!

    • @morre6894
      @morre6894 Год назад

      Indeed, it´s great to follow the news... but to an extent. It really messes with your perception if you don´t go out and experience things for yourself. Also, in real life you don´t discuss politics nearly the amount people do online, so it´s way easier to common ground.

  • @MrJwmterry
    @MrJwmterry 4 месяца назад +5

    This is the best video I have ever seen of foreigners traveling to China. Unlike other RUclipsrs who only show China's large-scale infrastructure construction, transportation, or convenient mobile payments, it shows more about the lives of ordinary Chinese people and their friendly attitude towards international friends. The interaction between you guys and the elderly and children in the video hits the heart. It's so damn great, thank you.

  • @Bounasieaux
    @Bounasieaux 11 месяцев назад +664

    I've spent 9 months in China in 2016 and this video captured "real" China way better for me than any classic touristy video I've seen.

    • @tareklegrand7747
      @tareklegrand7747 11 месяцев назад +4

      does that make Paris "fake" China ?

    • @augustinboulloche684
      @augustinboulloche684 11 месяцев назад +3

      Does that capture the genocide ?

    • @takemikazuchihachishiki7788
      @takemikazuchihachishiki7788 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@augustinboulloche684 -1000 credit score 😂

    • @Bounasieaux
      @Bounasieaux 11 месяцев назад +23

      @@augustinboulloche684 what are you suggesting? Do people who visit a country automatically share in the crimes of the ruling regime?

    • @augustinboulloche684
      @augustinboulloche684 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@Bounasieaux Not what I said, just know that people showing another side of China and saying how great it is without mentioning any of the issues seems extremely biased

  • @popeofnyc
    @popeofnyc Год назад +90

    I haven’t been on this channel as much lately as the content has changed drastically over the years.
    I must admit these last few videos have been amazing and I’m happy that you all are back at it and inspiring people all over the world to seek discomfort.
    Looking forward to the next one! 😎

  • @清德賴-v7q
    @清德賴-v7q 11 месяцев назад +1467

    I am Chinese.
    You can think of this as a playground to experience French culture.
    Just like many people will go to Disney to experience fairy tales.
    After the project failed. They changed their marketing strategy. Start converting commercial properties into residential properties. But few people bought it. Rent a lot.
    This is a commercial project. . . But the project fell short of expectations. . The Chinese are not that much interested in France
    Now. This French-style area. Functionally more like a "French style park"
    Beijing also has a place to experience Hollywood. Universal Studios. There are houses like those in the movie.

    • @harrydvilchez6842
      @harrydvilchez6842 11 месяцев назад +19

      Thank u for this info!

    • @devonglide1830
      @devonglide1830 11 месяцев назад +26

      I live in Chengdu and there's some projects around here that are European themed. Mostly luxury homes (only 1 or 2 stories tall with lots of park area). They're certainly the minority though, most projects are the bog-standard Chinese skyrise clusters with a small central green space.

    • @fintanmccann1128
      @fintanmccann1128 11 месяцев назад +44

      Tiananmen Square will not be forgotten, my condolences

    • @catgirllover666rockstargodmonk
      @catgirllover666rockstargodmonk 11 месяцев назад

      Chinese CPmember goes to Paris
      ''there is much black people and muslins and garbage there, also is way expensive and smell like piss''
      so China build is own Paris
      China Paris is more clean than real Paris
      probably will have more French than real Paris

    • @techpiller2558
      @techpiller2558 11 месяцев назад +16

      The Chinese are also not good at marketing. With good marketing, this place could be a big tourist attraction. It obviously now needs renovation for the houses and so on. The Chinese are so modest and just produce products, and let flashy westerners do the marketing.

  • @gotenks5633
    @gotenks5633 7 месяцев назад +8

    Honestly, this is so heartwarming. Ever since I heard of little paris, i was worried it would wing up a genuine ghost town like the rest, so knowing that its still alive and thriving really makes me happy :) glad yall had a fun time!

  • @michielsnijders2236
    @michielsnijders2236 Год назад +237

    Hats off to you Yes Theory, having recently backpacked through China as a Dutch Citizen I can genuinely say you're doing an amazing job at portraying the kindness and hospitality of the Chinese people.

    • @nicknotebaart3226
      @nicknotebaart3226 Год назад +1

      Sick video again

    • @isabellawong8744
      @isabellawong8744 Год назад +9

      I hope most people separate the Chinese communist government and Chinese people, China has over five thousand years of history and culture.

    • @crystalball020
      @crystalball020 11 месяцев назад +3

      ​​@@isabellawong8744you mean like how people should seperate genocidal American gov from Americans?

    • @nonyabizness997
      @nonyabizness997 11 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@isabellawong8744over 90% of the Chinese citizens support their government so don't you project your own personal biases on the Chinese and their chosen government!

    • @isabellawong8744
      @isabellawong8744 11 месяцев назад

      @@nonyabizness997 Right, like North Korean are truly love Kim dictator and willing to die for him.

  • @Dutchbelg3
    @Dutchbelg3 Год назад +101

    It is great to see that people connect also in China and are genuinely friendly and engaging! This video brings a little bit of positivity to your audience! Thanks for doing that!

    • @Tylercantsleep
      @Tylercantsleep 11 дней назад

      As long as you make the distinction that the people are beautiful, but the government itself is not

  • @robertwilliamson9255
    @robertwilliamson9255 8 месяцев назад +24

    Have been to China twice!! A wonderful country and the people so friendly and hospitable! Hope to return soon😀

    • @Tylercantsleep
      @Tylercantsleep 11 дней назад

      The reason why they are friendly is because they can literally be jailed for criticizing their government

    • @hxn1_
      @hxn1_ 3 дня назад

      @@Tylercantsleep that doesnt make sense

  • @TheUnicornCousin
    @TheUnicornCousin 5 месяцев назад +8

    Such a lovely story. You are real peacemakers, travelling the world and showing the beauty in places that mainstream media never covers 🙏

    • @Tylercantsleep
      @Tylercantsleep 11 дней назад

      Probably because the mainstream media is not allowed to cover with actually happening to individual rights in China

  • @brianhughes85
    @brianhughes85 Год назад +332

    I spent 1 year in China and as someone who had no idea at all what I was getting myself into, I can say I was incredibly overwhelmed by the positive experience. From the people and culture, to the food and landscapes, this beautiful country gave me an unforgettable experience I will never forget. I hope you guys had an amazing time over there and I honestly can't wait to get back someday!

    • @adamjohnson286
      @adamjohnson286 Год назад +1

      Brian, thanks for sharing your experience.

    • @derekhayter4879
      @derekhayter4879 Год назад +18

      Yeah, just make sure you don't talk shit about the government or speak about Taiwan or find buns filled with cardboard boxes packed inside or find food cooked with literal gutter oil or something

    • @SpaceRanger187
      @SpaceRanger187 Год назад

      Like she said most people try to be decent. Its politics that want you to think your the best country and the rest are out to get you. You think those borders are there to keep people out..keep telling yourself that

    • @YTStopCensoringFreedomOfspeech
      @YTStopCensoringFreedomOfspeech Год назад

      ​​@@derekhayter4879better than finding homeless addicts armed with guns robbing you on the NYC subway. Every country has scumbags. The grievances of China seem mediocre. If that's the best they can come up with to attack Chinese society. They are doing a terrible job. I'm more afraid of wealthy American elites than Chinese. Epstein left a terrible impact. We should stop pretending we are perfect. America has a lot of problems. We need focus at home.

    • @alexanderchenf1
      @alexanderchenf1 Год назад

      How’s the food poisoning and sore throat?

  • @InsideChinaAuto
    @InsideChinaAuto 11 месяцев назад +164

    Just discovered this channel, and wow, what a heartwarming video this is. Such a pleasure to see a video about China that is filled with wonder and good vibes rather than the far easier alternative of finding fault in everything. These guys look like they had a great time, embraced the experience, and made a beautifully produced video. Kudos to you. I'll be watching again and have subscribed.

    • @kirstenweyter4431
      @kirstenweyter4431 11 месяцев назад +2

      Ditto! Couldn’t have said it better!

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  11 месяцев назад +5

      Thanks for your heartwarming comment and welcome to the yes fam!! :) / Staffan

    • @strubergsm
      @strubergsm 11 месяцев назад

      Killing innocent people. Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims in the concentration camps. Genocides are everywhere in China. Make a video about that, be transparent.
      Look at all the electric cars and scooters that are blowing up in China, thousands have been made but they are so poor quality that they end up not being used and leaking acids into their water supply.
      Not to mention the colorful mountains that are painted in huge quantities. All the petroleum and oil go to the water supply.

  • @ihssaneid2953
    @ihssaneid2953 8 месяцев назад +12

    This is one of the most touching video i've seen. It is really great to see how human beings are nice to each other. I didn't know that Chinese people are that kind and cheerful. I would like to thank you guys for showing the world the real version of such people from such country.

    • @dunzhen
      @dunzhen 2 месяца назад

      They're beyond kind...your cup will overflow from people who don't have enough to give. Especially the rural people. And they're not as closed as Japanese...it's far different. Moreover how they treat foreigners....is actually TOO good, in my opinion. For any colored person... especially white and blue eyes...

  • @georgesvalin2367
    @georgesvalin2367 10 месяцев назад +495

    I went to China in 1997, alone, with in hand my lonely planet travel book of 1060 pages part in Mandarin language (so I can show to people the beautiful little houses scrip of China language to be able to go where I wanted to) It has been very difficult but very rewarding. I travelled out of season and saw few others travellers. I was young, curious and willing to see the most of my stay: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shenzhen. At that time still a lot of people wear the traditional grey clothes. It was the only country where I had a bed in the bus for those long 12 hours trip. I would like very much to go back to see what you guys are experiencing now in a Modern China. Travels make all men better.

    • @outsidewell6932
      @outsidewell6932 10 месяцев назад +22

      Please do go back, do your own vlog and tell us about the changes.

    • @PanLi-of7ru
      @PanLi-of7ru 10 месяцев назад +37

      As a Chinese, China was completely different even 5 years ago, let alone 20 years ago. I believe China's development will definitely shock you. You are very welcome to come back to China and have a look🥰

    • @ykino-70
      @ykino-70 10 месяцев назад +19

      China has changed dramatically every year for the past twenty years, and every year I go back to China, I find something new and different. It's a completely different country compared to 1997.

    • @yss8169
      @yss8169 9 месяцев назад +4

      Xi'an is my hometown,

    • @equal5505
      @equal5505 8 месяцев назад

      But the notoriously unethical chinese communist party ccp never change

  • @JoebsonOSRS
    @JoebsonOSRS Год назад +52

    10:20 man that interaction with the 90 year old lady and the 85 year old man who plays basketball was so nice! I can't believe how friendly they were that was legit amazing! I was smiling ear to ear 😂😂

  • @nuts4ppgxrrb
    @nuts4ppgxrrb Год назад +92

    Thank you for this series. I am so happy someone with a large following is showcasing the China I know. The sheer kindness of the people is greatly undervalued. Especially so, with the constant media blitz fanning the flames of fear with absolutely nothing positive to say, not even about the food.

  • @jessemeijers
    @jessemeijers 2 месяца назад +1

    Mr *VortexTrace* !, - would like to sincerely thank you from the BOTTOM of my heart! So many from tough harsh living conditions that suffer and you helping and giving them something that they desperately need just to survive.
    thank God for
    wonderful people like you that are making the differences that truly matter most! God bless you VortexTrace!!! Love from Greenville NC….!!!

  • @AtticusMoreno-rb7iw
    @AtticusMoreno-rb7iw 11 месяцев назад +623

    When you look beyond the politics of a country its really heartwarming to see all of the people who have lives that are not that far apart from yours.

    • @soutoabn
      @soutoabn 11 месяцев назад

      China surpassed USA in many aspects, socialism is superior than destructive capitalism, they have problems n still lives in a transition form but u can't deny they have achieved many growing

    • @Lobos222
      @Lobos222 11 месяцев назад

      You would love Nazi Germany!!!!

    • @linusschmutz3985
      @linusschmutz3985 11 месяцев назад +10

      They can thank henry kissinger

    • @yuxuanhuang3523
      @yuxuanhuang3523 11 месяцев назад

      Actually the politics aren't bad. The western media is just trying to make you believe we live poorly while we are actually doing fine. It's just a propaganda battle. I have been to US myself and the people were quite nice to us too. It is both amusing and upsetting to see western people think we are living poorly or thinking we are monsters.

    • @righteousgod8376
      @righteousgod8376 11 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, indeed, rootless cosmopolitanism is da bomb.

  • @rainwhitez6165
    @rainwhitez6165 Год назад +412

    I'm from Shanghai, but I never heard of this mock-up Paris town until I saw your video, thanks for bringing this part of China to the broader audience! Glad to see local collaboration with Yan! Highly recommending her videos if you want to see more 'hidden' parts of China

    • @missy6379
      @missy6379 Год назад +36

      Wow the fact that u live in China and had never heard of this really just shows how huge China really is cus if this city was built anywhere else everyone wud know about it

    • @eze__95
      @eze__95 Год назад +3

      Sorry to say, but I think most people outside of China have heard of this place.... and no one is going

    • @firstfromabove
      @firstfromabove Год назад

      It's because the majority of your government's propaganda (like these copy/paste towns) is aimed at the outside world, not its own citizens.

    • @maceorobertson3709
      @maceorobertson3709 Год назад +1

      Guauuu

    • @euginetsai
      @euginetsai Год назад +4

      It’s crazy that you don’t know such places…
      Don’t you know your governments spent billions of dollars on building these empty cities for the last decade?

  • @YesTheory
    @YesTheory  Год назад +870

    Hey guys Thomas here, I absolutely love all these comments!! So many amazing and beautiful stories!! Let’s go team 👏

    • @meh_pl
      @meh_pl Год назад +2

      Just watched. I heard about this town long time ago, nice to see it's not completely abandoned and waste of resources

    • @AntiFurryJihad
      @AntiFurryJihad Год назад +8

      I think that this place is not empty, it normal.
      Real Paris is too crowded by foreign tourist.
      So when we see this replica, we come up with expectations that of Paris and find it awfully different yet similar

    • @Hifansimwill
      @Hifansimwill Год назад +2

      Not what I was expecting either

    • @yunitisalim
      @yunitisalim Год назад +1

      I saw one in macau.. there's replica of everything in venetian macau

    • @areferasoli5156
      @areferasoli5156 Год назад

      I'm a big fan of your channel! I also invite you to visit IRAN one day

  • @PreferansovDaniil
    @PreferansovDaniil 8 месяцев назад +3

    Guys, you are amazing! I enjoy how modest, smart and polite you all are) You tell the story how it is without perception and mean comments! Keep up, you are great!

  • @Chris-zx8xh
    @Chris-zx8xh Год назад +114

    Seeing this after China just recently announced visa-free entry for German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish and Malaysian citizens is really exciting.

  • @tinyutso8574
    @tinyutso8574 11 месяцев назад +79

    As a Chinese lived 5 years in Paris (the true one :)), I would say this video is amazing and the dancing with elder ladies so accurate for a normal day in China.

  • @likeemspicy4077
    @likeemspicy4077 Год назад +16

    It is amazing to see how kind and welcoming the people you meet are, it is a stark contrast with how the media portrays the country. Love to see it, hope to continue watching your videos for many years to come!

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht Год назад

      No one says the Chinese people are evil. Just their government.

  • @rfcmauricio
    @rfcmauricio 8 месяцев назад +5

    Best video I saw today. Thank you to bring me a little bit of China (real) people to our side of life!!! (I'm in Portugal, by the way). Keep going with your projects!

  • @angmc4202
    @angmc4202 Год назад +38

    Yan is a perfect addition to the friendship-family! Her videos are amazing. ❤

  • @rjeckardt8863
    @rjeckardt8863 Год назад +48

    Wonderful. Out of the many dozens of countries I've been fortunate enough to travel to, two of the most meaningful and life-enhancing experiences I've had was in Beijing and Shanghai with some local Chinese people. I've been to China a few times and the people are awesome! No knowledge of language needed, just smiles, and there's plenty of them there.

  • @sup3rchick717
    @sup3rchick717 11 месяцев назад +38

    Dancing is such a beautiful way to break the language barrier! I am from Texas and 2 stepping is in our DNA. To see Stephan dance with someone at every location and country he is at is so beautiful to me! The joy of connection he brings is so beautiful to see. So happy he is apart of the team! :)

  • @RussellStegeman
    @RussellStegeman 5 месяцев назад +3

    You guys always come up the the best angles, the friendliest vibe, love watching

  • @oneebalvi1212
    @oneebalvi1212 Год назад +55

    I can’t say anything more than the fact that you guys are a true inspiration and a very very very important part of my life. I love each and everyone of you and it’s soooo pleasing to see Matt and Derin back in the videos. Been your subscriber since the first video will continue to be one till I live! You’ve helped me survive through my worst times, you people helped me fight depression and come out of it a stronger person. Hope to meet you guys one day. Love from Pakistan. Thank you Yes Theory, Thank you Thomas, Ammar, Matt, Steffan and Derin ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @magicninjax27
    @magicninjax27 Год назад +171

    As an American who has had the privilege of visiting Asia, I can confidently say that it's an incredible region filled with warm and welcoming people. At 6'2" and sporting a cowboy hat, I stood out in many of the places I visited, yet I was consistently met with curiosity and kindness. It was truly eye-opening to experience firsthand how much we humans share in common, despite our cultural differences. I highly recommend venturing beyond your comfort zone and engaging with people from diverse backgrounds - both locally and globally. You'll likely be surprised by the connections and friendships you forge along the way.

    • @cwpv2477
      @cwpv2477 Год назад +3

      yep it also is growing and not failed at all lol freakin title misleadin

    • @SmileB4uDie
      @SmileB4uDie Год назад +6

      @@cwpv2477 Although I agree the title is misleading, I think it is also a good thing. Most Americans or Westerners are more likely to click on negative videos and propaganda of China. So this negative title actually gives an overall better outcome and incentive

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht Год назад

      @@cwpv2477people tend to move in when they cut the price down to be super cheap, like when it failed to turn a profit.

    • @sougayilangfishingtackles9312
      @sougayilangfishingtackles9312 Год назад

      Good point

  • @maddyglenk
    @maddyglenk Год назад +72

    i love how you guys change the perspective on countries and show the world what it is really like

    • @ryana5435
      @ryana5435 Год назад +1

      The time those guys posted this video is near the unofficial China’s egg fired rice day which is popular among Chinese dissidents! Everybody let’s go to your nearby Chinese restaurant to order a plate of egg fired rice or cook it by yourself to celebrate the special day and support Chef Wang Gang because Chef Wang is about getting cancelled just for uploading a video about how to make egg fried rice on Weibo yesterday because Mao Zedong’s son, Mao AnYing, “was killed in action by an air strike during the Korean War.” (according to wiki) Little Pink think egg fired rice is an insult to Mao AnYing and saw egg fried rice as a taboo. Ridiculous and insane😂

  • @emilyflotilla931
    @emilyflotilla931 4 месяца назад +5

    I love Yan! Great collaboration!

  • @JustMeYouTube374
    @JustMeYouTube374 11 месяцев назад +101

    So inspiring to see a channel like yours that is not only doing travel vlogging but also giving back to aid others. Hats off to you all 🎉

  • @sunshinesmile973
    @sunshinesmile973 11 месяцев назад +426

    I am a Chinese American girl who grew up almost entirely in the US, and since I was little I grew up in the enviornment where "china is bad" "Chinese are bad" and that kind of even rubbed off on me. Even if my parents tell me their childhood and good things of China I was hesitant to fully believe them. This summer, after I graduated University, I gathered all my courage and made a very important descision. That is, without anyone else I know, I will travel China blind and alone(like, no advice purely just where I wanna see or visit), for four months. It was a mindblowing experience.
    First of all, I have NEVER been surrounded by SO MANY people who look similar to me, I was submerged in a place that centered around the Chinese culture, language, gestures, food, music, human interactions that are so different from the western style. But it was extremely comforting. I've travelled to see historic miracles of human civilization, see modern technological miracles, the AMAZING food choices, how diverse the crusines were, (vegertarian or not you never run out of food options, being vegetarian in China is like the best thing ever) and the people were so NICE, I can talk to strangers sitting beside me in the high speed railways just talking about our life and experiences. I've even meet a lady whom I feel so kindred with that we traveled the entirety of chengdu just within the 2 hours meeting her on the railway, especially considering the age gap(she 37, me 22). We had so much fun exploring many small or lavish restaurants, trying new drinks (coffee/ fruit tea/ tea/ boba) visiting tourist spots, PANDAS, and buying souvenirs over the past 3 days I spent in Chengdu. I would've never done or even think that if I was in the US for fear of being kidnapped or mugged. Not to mention all the other very nice people who helped me with purchasing tickets, pointing directions, offering suggestions for the local best, and even just a pat on the head from friendly elders or shy waving from young children.
    My expections were shattered to pieces, I've never felt more comfortable and relaxed being somewhere. It still makes me tear up whenever I remember fond memories I made during these 4 months now that I had to return to the US. I'm currently watching all these "travelling to China" videos for comfort, and I feel like you guys made such good video series, focusing not only on breaking social expectations, but also letting us see the local people,which was what made MY "travel to china" experience extra special.
    The energy you guys give off is also very comforting, I love genuine human to human interactions and mingling, so heartwarming. Thank you guys!

    • @hhvvhjgfcgg
      @hhvvhjgfcgg 11 месяцев назад +3

      四川?good 兄弟 那你来对地方了 四川是中国的美食之乡 而成都是四川的中心城市 其实吧 没必要去上海啊深圳啊 你是华人 可以多来中国三四线城市 那才是完整的中国 老实说兄弟 我很讨厌凡事论中国城市就是必谈上海北京巴拉巴拉 没必要 像你来四川就是一件很棒的事
      一句话 深圳上海其实就那样 基础设施就那样 消费还高 上海深圳有的设施中国三四线城市基本都有 比如我生活的绵阳就有一道直通的高铁 不过没地铁挺遗憾的

    • @dddiving
      @dddiving 11 месяцев назад

      we probably share some kind of blood connection, This is also the reason you've come to China against all odds,to see firsthand if it's really as bad as the media paints it. I remember over a decade ago during my college days, chatting with American friends online. their go-to question was often, "Does your government brainwash you, treating us like enemies? how's your communist president ...blah blah blah?" the entire western world seems to be immersed in the stereotypical impressions crafted by the media.
      hopefully, we can learn from each other, break free from this stereotype, fostering more understanding and peace. By the way, I'm living in Changsha now. If you ever get the chance, feel free to drop by anytime. It's convenient to come here by high-speed train or plane, and I can show you around to experience the unique local cuisine and scenery. looking forward to sharing more enjoyable moments with you!

    • @sunshinesmile973
      @sunshinesmile973 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@hhvvhjgfcgg 我去成都看熊猫吃火锅看川剧,南京的历史博物馆/纪念馆,天水的麦积山,去了杭州的西湖,最后去了中国澳门。北京上海都没去,不感兴趣,已经有好多他们的视频了。中间在很多小城市待几天。我最喜欢的是在小街散步,有很多小店开着,里面有孩子写作业,爸爸妈妈在工作,邻居坐一起聊天。有时候我都坐公交车去偏远一点的村子里看看,没有修好的路,里面的房子都是干草和泥(这样?不知道名字)堆起来的。里面有很多老人住,我和他们聊天!看繁华,也要看人情😆

    • @pudanielson1
      @pudanielson1 11 месяцев назад +2

      Like many Asian Americans, it's good you come to the realization that we're really minorities in developed countries like the US. Our parents left these places for a reason though it comes with tradeoffs

    • @rcolucci09
      @rcolucci09 11 месяцев назад +20

      I believe everything you are saying. Great citizens and food and scenery. But there is a real “big brother” danger of being arrested inadvertently. The first amendment protections do not exist.

  • @YesTheory
    @YesTheory  Год назад +625

    Hi everyone! Our friend in the video Yan has incredible travel videos on her channel, many in China @littlechineseeverywhere which are fascinating, highly recommend you subscriber to her channel :)

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  Год назад +40

      www.youtube.com/@littlechineseeverywhere

    • @alex100yi
      @alex100yi Год назад +24

      是的,我是她的粉丝,一直在上海关注她的频道。你们的视频也拍得非常棒!希望多交流,促进人民的相互了解,世界会变得更美好!加油!

    • @KlaroNebulous
      @KlaroNebulous Год назад +9

      Thanks for sharing her, i'll check her out later :D

    • @gabriellafox7948
      @gabriellafox7948 Год назад

      ⁠@@alex100yi
      You are a CCP shill, and so is Yan~so obvious🤦🏼‍♀️

    • @bevlp561
      @bevlp561 Год назад +5

      Just subscribed!

  • @mintomb12
    @mintomb12 8 месяцев назад +1

    I cried when Derin left. Mostly cuzz it was such an emotional sit down and for me it was a point in my life where there was abundant change in my life. Its nice to see him again ;)

  • @financialgardening
    @financialgardening 11 месяцев назад +140

    I lived in China for nine years since 2013. I wasn’t surprised that places like this would fill up! It’s very sweet for me to watch. Spending so much time there changed me, and it wasn’t always perfect or happy, but I can’t count the wonderful moments I had there, or the very loving people I met and made friends with. This video reminds me of the life I enjoyed. Very nostalgic, especially the kids!

  • @colingoldthorpe5918
    @colingoldthorpe5918 Год назад +119

    Our Son has been in University in Nanjing China for 5 years. We love visiting there, the people are amazing. People never believe me, when i tell them how safe it is to walk around there. At night when it cools down everyone comes out to Eat and Dance. People are generally shy is what i found, but if you learn a couple of Mandarin words it goes a long way.

    • @ot7stan207
      @ot7stan207 Год назад +8

      people are just racist, im glad to hear you enjoy your visits!

    • @loadingnewads
      @loadingnewads Год назад +10

      @@ot7stan207not racist actually, just blinded by biased (with obvious purposes) contents 😕

    • @akhxol
      @akhxol Год назад +7

      It’s so much safer than walking around at night in America lmao

    • @xueshang1035
      @xueshang1035 Год назад +2

      @@akhxolyeah unfortunately it’s true, I lived in Philly for 3 years. My classmates got beat up, stabbed one night… I’ve heard multiple gun shots. Me and the girls I know we all carried maze all time and would never walk by myself after dark even in city center. Better safe than sorry

    • @loadingnewads
      @loadingnewads Год назад

      @@SUPERPOWERCHINA_ what the fuck….
      Now we got a China bot!? I suspect this guys also created the damned India bot
      But good job in doing these funny bots

  • @howardgreenman2908
    @howardgreenman2908 11 месяцев назад +433

    According to Wikipedia, Tianducheng was constructed in 2007 and designed for 10,000 residents. By 2013 it only had 2,000 residents but by 2017 it had grown to 30,000 and had been expanded several times. So it appears to be a successful development and not a ghost town at all. The Parisian section is just residential. I assume during the day everyone is at work and at school so it appears deserted. But after work people return and it all comes alive. I would like to see the same area on a weekend. I would assume then the streets would be filled with people during the day as well as at night.

    • @deshaunjackson8188
      @deshaunjackson8188 11 месяцев назад +13

      Sure bud

    • @G15Movies
      @G15Movies 11 месяцев назад +26

      In China is not a classic weekend as we know it. It's really most of the time only at night a live because of what u said the most are busy during the day. Because working hours are from my experience from ~9-5 and depending how far you live in the east its already dark when you get home during the winter.

    • @jilbertb
      @jilbertb 11 месяцев назад +10

      It's on Wikipedia so it MUST be true! 😂
      That page and its information was probably created by the CCP.
      And you're probably a wu mao....

    • @olymak
      @olymak 11 месяцев назад

      Don't trust CCCP info...

    • @JiachengLin
      @JiachengLin 11 месяцев назад +10

      designed for 100,000 residents, not 10,000

  • @brittneyglamsole342
    @brittneyglamsole342 3 месяца назад +1

    Love your channel! I’m a new watcher, beautiful perspective and friendships in other countries! I’m fascinated by all the uniqueness in the world! Awesome that you donate also🫶💯

  • @soominssi7353
    @soominssi7353 Год назад +189

    I'm so happy to see Yan here!! She's the perfect person for this. I recently discovered her channel and she's so outgoing and easily talks with so many random people. Her way of showing China is so lovely as well. It has opened my eyes to the diversity of the country and all the different groups of people that live inside with their own cultures. I really recommend her channel!

    • @Jesus_Loves_you2499
      @Jesus_Loves_you2499 11 месяцев назад +1

      Jesus Loves you so much! You may not think it but there is a reason you’re seeing this. He wants you to know Him so you Two can have a Relationship:)!!!!😊😊😊😊😊

    • @strubergsm
      @strubergsm 11 месяцев назад +2

      You forgot to mention the Uyghur genocide and how the chinese paints the mountains green and other colors. Such a disease really. Far from lovely.

    • @treeinafield5022
      @treeinafield5022 11 месяцев назад

      ​​@@strubergsmruclips.net/video/bzpVXJWzA_M/видео.htmlsi=gEqPzg4zTH4bVKzL
      ruclips.net/video/vQwQdnGk2Zc/видео.htmlsi=RV7j4gqgIIaWG1ZB

    • @Cheesecake99YearsAgo
      @Cheesecake99YearsAgo 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@strubergsm question: the genocide has being debunked multiple times by vloggers, why do you believe in USA sponsored anti China propaganda?

    • @woahhhhhh9571
      @woahhhhhh9571 11 месяцев назад

      @@strubergsmplease leave your western propaganda elsewhere china numba won

  • @rol9408
    @rol9408 Год назад +73

    Man, you're videos are so wholesome. I absolutely (and I cannot stress this enough) LOVE how you cut through what's said online, in the media etc. straight to the fact we're all human, we're all the same.
    It always frustrates me so much inside when people focus on differences. Sure, we have our individuality but at our core, we all have the same basic needs and empathy for each other. Much love guys, I needed this boost of humanity ❤️

    • @anna-gt2mu
      @anna-gt2mu Год назад

      A

    • @ryana5435
      @ryana5435 Год назад

      The fact is that most of Chinese are Little Pink (if you don’t know the mood Little Pink, you can look up the definition on Wikipedia). Chinese people are irrationally outraged towards Chef Wang Gang right now on Weibo. The time those guys posted this video is near the unofficial China’s egg fired rice day which is popular among Chinese dissidents! Everybody let’s go to your nearby Chinese restaurant to order a plate of egg fired rice or cook it by yourself to celebrate the special day and support Chef Wang Gang because Chef Wang is about getting cancelled just for uploading a video about how to make egg fried rice on Weibo yesterday because Mao Zedong’s son, Mao AnYing, “was killed in action by an air strike during the Korean War.” (according to wiki) Little Pink think egg fired rice is an insult to Mao AnYing and saw egg fried rice as a taboo. Ridiculous and insane😂

  • @JKVow
    @JKVow Год назад +29

    Bittersweet to see Matt back and realizing how different the vids have been without his genuine attention he gives to people so freely.❤ Great storytelling and amazing spin of the adventure. Looking forward to the next one!

  • @richardlynam2007
    @richardlynam2007 5 месяцев назад +3

    What a great video guys! I was in China for 2 weeks about 15 years ago, and I had the most amzining time and meet the most amazing people! It is a fantastic country and it is so sad to see how the media make out Like China is some 'Evil' Land, that is just plain WRONG!. You did an great job showing what the people and culture is really like, so refreshing to see! Nice one!

  • @kolan_es
    @kolan_es Год назад +94

    I really admire your storytelling and how you put ordinary people in the centre. Far away from any political agendas! Keep it up! 👍🏻

    • @Tony-dl3sq
      @Tony-dl3sq Год назад

      Only reason you mostly only hear political agenda is that what CIA budget for headlines payment to journalist is more lucrative than ads.
      Dollar Hegemony at any cost is CIA's agenda, or U.S federal budget would have get cut by 50% when it no longer can borrow $1T/year.

  • @lafevre1636
    @lafevre1636 Год назад +450

    My wife is chinese (im british) and i love the message you ended this on. Both sides are horrendously guilty of misrepresenting the general population of each country its so refreshing to see someone push the correct narrative for once.

    • @Richard-dd3mm
      @Richard-dd3mm 11 месяцев назад +13

      It’s just one sided

    • @teleamor
      @teleamor 11 месяцев назад +7

      Mail order bride.

    • @funi1083
      @funi1083 11 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@teleamorwtf lol

    • @GalianMode
      @GalianMode 11 месяцев назад

      Except British government and media actively push sinophobia, China doesn't and really doesn't even need to since UK are doing such a great job of making themselves look bad!

    • @formes2388
      @formes2388 11 месяцев назад +6

      @@teleamor Do you have any idea of how many people sought a path out of China do to things like the one child policy when they had means? Or later back - you can look at the time of the great famine. Or people that just want a um... less authoritarian government.
      Maybe get off the internet for a bit, and go talk to people.

  • @tehweez
    @tehweez 11 месяцев назад +54

    This was such a heartwarming video. You can feel the joy in these peoples' eyes, especially the children.

  • @Oldboy..
    @Oldboy.. 7 дней назад +3

    I'm from the US and have been all over Europe and Asia, and can say that people are all pretty much the same, save some customs and habits.

  • @richardwintle1020
    @richardwintle1020 Год назад +17

    Astonishing and heartwarming. I've only been to China on one occasion and experienced a great deal of the same kind of friendliness, and people being genuinely curious about where I was from.

  • @VacuinaVaian
    @VacuinaVaian 11 месяцев назад +437

    I spent 1 year in China and as someone who had no idea at all what I was getting myself into, I can say I was incredibly overwhelmed by the positive experience. From the people and culture, to the food and landscapes, this beautiful country gave me an unforgettable experience I will never forget. I hope you guys had an amazing time over there and I honestly can't wait to get back someday!

    • @chuckh4077
      @chuckh4077 11 месяцев назад +1

      Only want to visit the shaolin temple in China. I usually dont visit communist counties.

    • @samirSch
      @samirSch 11 месяцев назад

      All fun and games until you get your freedom restricted by the commies.

    • @bakerstreet101
      @bakerstreet101 11 месяцев назад +1

      Interesting that wumao are using these systemized user names now, which make them even more obvious.

    • @kevinhan721
      @kevinhan721 11 месяцев назад +14

      I spent 7years in China and it was the worst experience ever.

    • @sealtrader
      @sealtrader 11 месяцев назад

      @@kevinhan721 That's because you were never there. BS CIA bot !

  • @Bouvier_Abroad
    @Bouvier_Abroad 6 месяцев назад +1

    This was filmed beautifully . Each moment entertaining … everyone so open minded and respectful. I live three provinces up from Shanghai and have always wanted to visit Paris . I guess when I have time I’ll have to go visit this mini one nearby .

  • @puccaland
    @puccaland 11 месяцев назад +427

    As a Parisian I found the buildings facades well done. It doesn't look like the Parisian buildings but I expected something really kitsch and it's not. Those buildings would blend perfectly in Paris for they look like the new buildings built in Paris, especially in the suburbs. The Eiffel Tower though looks like the trinkets sold to tourists just that it's bigger.

    • @rebeccasu4460
      @rebeccasu4460 11 месяцев назад

      You are welcomed to move to China, it’s certainly a safer place for you, bro

    • @giakolou2876
      @giakolou2876 11 месяцев назад +50

      It’s not as dirty and dangerous as Paris is so that’s a huge plus

    • @lonelyberg1808
      @lonelyberg1808 11 месяцев назад +1

      Hello fellow Parisian

    • @leowu3957
      @leowu3957 11 месяцев назад +22

      my gf is also Parisian and I'm Chinese.and we're living in China.bcz of this video I'm going to bring her to visit this town next weekend hahahaha

    • @puccaland
      @puccaland 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@giakolou2876 Paris isn't a Disneyland where nobody lives like the fake town in the picture that's for sure. At the end of the day the tourists prefer to go to the real thing to make it the most visited city in the world. That's how dirty and dangerous Paris is. One has more chance to end up in jail after a scam to get money in China than being the victim of some violent crime in Paris, so.

  • @catherineshoemaker9106
    @catherineshoemaker9106 11 месяцев назад +114

    Just beautiful!! The way you interacted with the residents and each other brings me hope for the future of the planet......
    People are mostly kindhearted and affectionate no matter where you go.. Thanks guys for taking this old lady on travels I cannot experience any other way

    • @annediss8706
      @annediss8706 9 месяцев назад

      Catherine you are so right. The vast majority of people are kind!

  • @你狮子哥
    @你狮子哥 Год назад +127

    As a Chinese guy who has lived in Paris for years and now lives in other bigger city in China, me myself didn't know nothing about this place! I really love the chemistry of your team and with the local people, which also shows to us that the love to life has no difference, we're all humans after all
    Hope to you explore more blue zones of the world
    Followed😘

    • @chenwhao
      @chenwhao Год назад +1

      看到头像像是住范儿大狮子,居然真的是 🤣

    • @Iugeer
      @Iugeer Год назад

      ​@@chenwhaoyou calling him a lion?

    • @bear2s232
      @bear2s232 Год назад

      @@Iugeer That's a nickname I guess

    • @吴海明-d9h
      @吴海明-d9h 11 месяцев назад

      @@Iugeer 一个在bibilili上传视频的视频作者,大狮子是他的昵称

    • @Rex-ww4cw
      @Rex-ww4cw 11 месяцев назад +1

      It's normal for people to not know every single city in China. There's like 800 city in China and villages are not even included in yet

  • @farihaaslam4162
    @farihaaslam4162 5 месяцев назад +1

    It's crazy how media shapes and changes people's perception so much nowadays. As always lovely video! And so great to see Derin and Matt back. Missed Amar tho. Much love.

  • @yashgupta4301
    @yashgupta4301 Год назад +220

    Guys please don’t let Matt quit Yes Theory. It’s okay if he’s not in every single episode. But please do a few group ones. He seemed really happy, living like Tomas is maybe not what he desires but it’s so clear that trips like these bring him joy. Amar and Tomas are often alone with strangers & it affects the banter. Watching them with their family is way better. Watching someone like Matt, his smile is so genuine. Y’all may remain friends after he leaves but for us, it’s like death of something beautiful. I hope y’all reconsider. I know me saying this is meaningless. So Matt I hope our paths cross bud and I wish you the best & joy. I will miss watching you.

    • @amishprincess28
      @amishprincess28 Год назад +49

      It is Matt’s choice. We need to respect his choice.

    • @ASimpleInternetUser
      @ASimpleInternetUser Год назад +19

      But imagine this trip from Matt's perspective.
      I would wager that the disconnection from the company actually allowed him to reconnect with his friends, and have a properly fun time in China, instead of worrying about the production hassles and how well the video will perform once it's released, or if you've accidentally captured something on camera that will throw your channel into the deep end of cancel culture.
      It's gotta be a relieving feeling to just travel with your friends. And Matt's probably the only one there experiencing that.
      That being said, I think your hope that we'll see him pop up here and there is fairly likely. Yet, he doesn't feel the need to bring a camera anymore, and that's okay. Just know that his smiles are still out there even if we're not the ones seeing them, and be happy for him that he's actually happy now.

    • @skyrothman8651
      @skyrothman8651 Год назад +7

      Matt can do whatever he wants

    • @AL-lh2ht
      @AL-lh2ht Год назад +7

      Parasocial relationship is strong hereZ

    • @yourstruly9170
      @yourstruly9170 Год назад +5

      ​@@skyrothman8651 and the person who made a comment is entitled to their opinion, no?

  • @Zoe_KH
    @Zoe_KH 11 месяцев назад +207

    You guys are so inspiring…the travel, the money you raise for charity, getting to know what the REAL locals are like, showing us that on this huge planet we truly are all the same. Wonderful content ❤

    • @strubergsm
      @strubergsm 11 месяцев назад

      Look up how russian athlete cried about the food in china.
      Serpentza youtube channel is great if you want to visit China!

    • @rebeccasu4460
      @rebeccasu4460 11 месяцев назад

      The real world is daily quarantine for last 2 years, and months lock down for you last year. If you prefer those policies, China is a better place for you.

    • @PotatoBeanTestAccount
      @PotatoBeanTestAccount 11 месяцев назад

      My vidoes a re inspiring

  • @queenofkwangya5334
    @queenofkwangya5334 Год назад +30

    China is definitely on my bucket list. So many incredible places to see in one country.

  • @markmarkie3076
    @markmarkie3076 4 месяца назад +3

    What an amazing place and people, it has also captured some of the French vibes in a weird unexpected way, it must be the architecture and layout that helps make the people relaxed and friendly, all I can say is wow what a lovely place. Well done China xx

  • @fraglutz
    @fraglutz 11 месяцев назад +16

    Oh, I am so happy that you discovered and invited Yan. She is great and makes exceptional videos. Follow her everyone!

  • @nathanhall3727
    @nathanhall3727 Год назад +89

    I seriously love when you guys go to countries like this!❤️We only hear negative things about most foreign places, yet their culture’s are more humanistic and empathetic than ours.

    • @jokerj641
      @jokerj641 Год назад +1

      Theirs no way I would live in China. You don't have any rights or privacy. Look what they did during covid. They locked people in steel cages, welded their doors shut. Look what they're doing to millions of Uyghur Muslims. Nothing about China is humanistic or empathetic.

  • @warrenjiang9326
    @warrenjiang9326 11 месяцев назад +117

    I’m Chinese but I don’t even know this place exists! Awesome video, and thanks for sharing this amazing journey to the world🥰

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  11 месяцев назад +5

      It's insane! You should definitely try to visit - we really, really appreciated it and people there are amazing!

  • @hw4878
    @hw4878 3 месяца назад

    I wonder why it took 8 months for this video to be recommended to me by YT. This is one of the most astonishing and touching travel logs I've seen. The warm and loving interactions between you guys and the locals somehow left tears rolling in my eyes. Thank you for showing the real world and the beautiful side of human nature.

  • @aaronzhang2895
    @aaronzhang2895 Год назад +404

    Still nuts to be watching Yes Theory exploring urban China. Finally happened after so long of pondering when

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  Год назад +73

      I feel the same! Actually looking forward to go back already and do more!!

    • @aaronzhang2895
      @aaronzhang2895 Год назад +3

      @@YesTheory if plans line up to do so, don’t hesitate! Looking forward to see and live vicariously through the videos 👀

    • @Really4thapeople
      @Really4thapeople Год назад +5

      @@YesTheoryhey buddy why is Paris so dirty but so beautiful I want to visit and help clean up

    • @ctphotographyse22
      @ctphotographyse22 Год назад +3

      Had no idea this place existed, I live in Paris and the resemblance is crazy
      Thanks for sharing ❤

    • @littlechineseeverywhere
      @littlechineseeverywhere Год назад +7

      @@YesTheorycan’t wait to see you again!❤

  • @maxmcleay1823
    @maxmcleay1823 Год назад +28

    Oh man..... so many smiles watching this video guys. Hearing the kids laughing and all the locals were so cool. Thanks for this 1 ❤