Biking 2000 kilometers through China, alone 🚲 自己一个人开启两千公里骑行之旅

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  • @kats_journey_east
    @kats_journey_east  Год назад +14

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  • @jJustPlayingNZ
    @jJustPlayingNZ Год назад +113

    Great to see these glimpses of the real China. After my 2 extensive visits in 2015 I came home and tried to communicate my positive feelings about China and its people and culture to people here. It mainly falls on deaf ears. I love what you are doing and am somewhat encouraged that you have over 100,000 subscribers seeing what you see. Thankyou

    • @areyousmart407
      @areyousmart407 Год назад +5

      Thank you for promoting China to your family and friends

  • @jzeng2022
    @jzeng2022 Год назад +247

    Living in China for decades, I feel that the biggest change is that the rivers and streams have become clean and clear. The situation of sewage flowing across the river and all kinds of garbage floating on the river has completely disappeared.

    • @haoryu3233
      @haoryu3233 Год назад +15

      We have people that wade out into the flood control "river" by my home in Nanhu International Subdivision and clean out any debris or stuck logs. When it floods they also remove the heavy sand sediment that deposits in the walkways. That has to be a tough job.

    • @TAL142
      @TAL142 Год назад

      The get it done attitude is completely different than the west. The west just talk about it. And if anything is good, they brag about it. If it is bad, they blame it on someone else.

    • @user-xb3fx6ft9b
      @user-xb3fx6ft9b Год назад +1

      這些老房子不讓建的,因為隨時可能會建成小區😂

    • @user-ug4yr8er9g
      @user-ug4yr8er9g Год назад +5

      中国🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳👍👍👍👍👍

    • @ulisirius9027
      @ulisirius9027 Год назад +1

      ​@@user-ug4yr8er9g Lecker essen dort

  • @rmoorefla
    @rmoorefla Год назад +111

    You may have made the bike tour on your own, but rest assured there will be thousands of happy viewers to accompany you, living vicariously in front of their computer screen. Thanks, always a pleasure!

  • @yuehanslam1593
    @yuehanslam1593 Год назад +145

    Hi Katherine, this is going to be awesome joining you on this trip. It is so comforting to know that you have no issues at all doing this alone and that you know that you will be safe and loved by the people you meet on the way. I am sure you will be invited to many rural home. Have a great journey and keep well.....watching you forever from Europe.

    • @NoNameAvailable09
      @NoNameAvailable09 Год назад +7

      What a thoughtful comment! It brings back memories of when I first drove across the border from Canada to the US. I vividly recall the kind advice given to me by the US customs officer, who advised me to avoid using gas stations in the city after dark. on the other hand, I have no safety concerns in China or Canada......

    • @williamgarcia1909
      @williamgarcia1909 Год назад

      YES, CHINA IS NOTED FOR BEING A SAFE PLACE. U CANNOT DO THIS IN MANY OTHER COUNTRIES. BECAUSE U CAN GET MURDERED,. BE RAPED.

  • @waichunglam2085
    @waichunglam2085 Год назад +34

    Thanks for showing us the real China, stay safe and be careful with those sometimes unpredictable traffic situation

    • @yapingli3650
      @yapingli3650 Год назад +2

      她这样在中国大陆骑行,除了小心交通事故,其它都很安全。

    • @kats_journey_east
      @kats_journey_east  Год назад +1

      Thanks for supporting the channel ❤️🌹

  • @predrag-peterilich900
    @predrag-peterilich900 Год назад +13

    The scenery at 5:04 is truly beautiful. At 6:36 you say: "these geese are standing...". Noooo - they are there waiting to greet you, can't you tell, Katherine!

  • @strongopinionsweaklyheld2811
    @strongopinionsweaklyheld2811 Год назад +77

    Awesome accomplishment! 你真厉害!
    From one American in China to another... thanks for such a great video showcasing the beauty of China. Inspiring me to do a similar trip.

    • @Zerpentsa6598
      @Zerpentsa6598 Год назад

      Please don't try this in the USA if you're female.

    • @jingyanhu3709
      @jingyanhu3709 Год назад +3

      Much better than the frog Dai🐸island in the southeast of Mainland China! I was thankful I wasn't born in that island!

  • @shawgu9835
    @shawgu9835 Год назад +21

    浙江的“五水共治“ 工程,是非常好的。 这些年,绿水青山就是金山银山的理念越来越深入浙江人民心中。 农民都很注意环保 ,农村也是家家户户垃圾分类

  • @thejourneyofjake
    @thejourneyofjake Год назад +93

    This is so cool, I'm coming to China later this year to study in Xiamen and this is giving me ideas for the summer holidays!

    • @tonypeterson5316
      @tonypeterson5316 Год назад +5

      Xiamen is dope! Very nice place with nice beaches, but summer can get quite hot though lol.

    • @ku9305
      @ku9305 Год назад +2

      May I ask what you will be studying? I checked your channel and you don't seem like a typical student.

    • @cccpchan
      @cccpchan Год назад +1

      you can vist Jinmen Island(Taiwan rule), 9 miles from Xiamen, but need a Taiwan VISA

    • @user-px5jt9oz6p
      @user-px5jt9oz6p Год назад +1

      Things couldn't be better

    • @jingyanhu3709
      @jingyanhu3709 Год назад +1

      Xiamen is much better than the Kinmen island controlled by Taiwan Officals!

  • @chendaforest
    @chendaforest Год назад +24

    I wish I was you Katherine 😂 Its heartening to see how many environmental improvements have been carried out in recent years. I hope they continue to preserve the traditional canal dustricts. And yes, driving to an expensive gym to walk on a treadmill really eptimises wastefulness...

  • @malgok9733
    @malgok9733 Год назад +33

    Epic bike tour indeed. 😁its like biking throught a dreamland for me 😁🥰 your humourus way of speaking is my healing. ❤

  • @joaowust
    @joaowust Год назад +25

    Wow wow that’s really awesome, it’s better than Netflix ❤ wish you all the best, have a safe ride around Zhenjiang province.

  • @kiangchai
    @kiangchai Год назад +2

    Though i dont know Katherine personally but I've watched so many of her videos and so i kinda know her character and personality and so IMHO she should run for US president.. She will bring peace and harmony to this world.

  • @rider2731
    @rider2731 Год назад +24

    Katherine, you are living my dream that I can only…dream of. Salute to you. God speed, ride safely, and keep making videos. What a beautiful country.

  • @lemanlie4921
    @lemanlie4921 Год назад +1

    Amazing country.true.from indonesia

  • @GoddyGoodman
    @GoddyGoodman Год назад +14

    非常羡慕浙江的同学们,有山有河有海,环境好,随便一个河滩都是绝美露营地,争取下个月去安吉露营一次。

  • @Squirtle-xm6bi
    @Squirtle-xm6bi Год назад +8

    Look out for cars at the traffic roads and take a slow ride.
    Enjoy yourself, it must be an awesome trip, expect your vlogs🥰🥰🥰

  • @dfindy
    @dfindy Год назад +2

    The best part of your videos is your sense of humor, I barely made it to 2:00 mark when I had to rewind to hear the karaoke entrance award part for second time.

  • @theredbar-cross8515
    @theredbar-cross8515 Год назад +5

    This is EXACTLY the kind of video that you excel in. Your naturally positive vibe and demeanor shine through in an otherwise mundane bike tour.

  • @jerometsowinghuen
    @jerometsowinghuen Год назад +27

    Happy Mother's Day, Miss Katherine. ❤
    It's a fine and cool weather to ride a bike for ling distances.

    • @hangtuah888
      @hangtuah888 Год назад +3

      Everyday should be a mother's day. She is not yet a mother, okay???

  • @ExpatNatt
    @ExpatNatt Год назад +26

    This is incredible, great job and great video ❤❤

  • @gabriellagirardi4741
    @gabriellagirardi4741 Год назад +14

    Wonderful video! I think that this bike tour will be fantastic, as it allows you to get to know many different places and people better. Anyway take care and have a great tour! Thank you very much for sharing this awesome adventure.

  • @cesarang4402
    @cesarang4402 Год назад +11

    Excellent reporting Katherine with the beautiful, tranquil scenery & clean alley ways , rivers/lakes . Truly your an inspiration to all foreigners or expats of different ethnic background to see China in a loving , peaceful way promoting cooperation, ecological projects making it a success story ! More success.

  • @fdanfle
    @fdanfle Год назад +28

    The scenes along the roads and in the parks are so peaceful. Love the video!

  • @S.Lim_Innovations2LC
    @S.Lim_Innovations2LC Год назад +13

    Well delivered Katherine. Love your narration and how you put these pieces together. China is looking spectacular in the suburbs. A 180 cleanup of that section of the globe. Nature enhances the scenery after humans take responsibility. It's a beautiful landscape with a rich history of environmental changes. Definitely, I'd like to see the farming island too. Maybe a bonus after you get through your 2000km journey 🤔 🏊 (kidding). Thanks for sharing. You're an awesome and beautiful individual. Looking forward to your next video ❤️.
    -S.Lim

  • @upboat
    @upboat Год назад +15

    Your videos remind me of my perception of China as a kid, when I would go back to visit. Just wonder about all the alleyways, buildings, rivers, people. It's very nostalgic. Thank you.

  • @westleyma
    @westleyma Год назад +3

    终于等到阳离子更新了啊!阳离子视角下的中国总是那么真实而又充满乐趣。

  • @RespectOthers1
    @RespectOthers1 Год назад +57

    We see you riding your red stallion, beautiful and interesting places, natural surroundings, a little interaction with locals, some animals especially a chicken…yup, definitely a witty Katherine’s video we missed so much! :D

  • @michaelsmusicinstruments9980
    @michaelsmusicinstruments9980 Год назад +5

    Katherine is back on the road.🚲😎
    I'm looking forward to the many new videos with drama, fun, joy and adventure from China. Have fun with these great adventures, all the best 1920 KM to go ➡

  • @iamcanadianedmonton
    @iamcanadianedmonton Год назад +11

    after watching so many different youtubers, i have determined your videos give me the most updated and accurate description of the places you have visited(april 17??) thank you, and much appreciated. love from canada.

  • @banshong3997
    @banshong3997 Год назад +12

    Great efforts Katherine. Keep on going and power to you ☺️😊💪💪💪. Pleas show us your journey ❤️❤️❤️

  • @flytronica
    @flytronica Год назад +10

    It’s great to see what you find exciting, and you shouldn’t apologise for it 🙂

  • @MindofYǒng
    @MindofYǒng Год назад +2

    Yea...Kat, you've been blessed by Yang clan. congratz.

  • @mikef6399
    @mikef6399 Год назад +6

    That's incredible! You are so inspiring. Look forward to reading your journey along the way.

  • @omni3670
    @omni3670 Год назад +4

    Wow! This is epic! You are one adventurous lady Katherine! D detours are so interesting. Rural China can be so interesting. Keep it up and keep us updated on your adventure!

  • @jennyohara4011
    @jennyohara4011 Год назад +3

    Wow! so impressed by your Boss and all the great work that has been done to clean up all the pollution, keep up the greatness Katherine

  • @Linkwii64
    @Linkwii64 Год назад +2

    The Queen is back. We missed you.

    • @kats_journey_east
      @kats_journey_east  Год назад +3

      Missed you guys too ❤️ work got ridiculously busy for a bit

  • @Tsyjzyt
    @Tsyjzyt Год назад +3

    Wow the red leaves are so beautiful 😍 ❤

  • @aestheteberkutchi9962
    @aestheteberkutchi9962 Год назад +4

    So glad to know about your new itinerary in China . Best of luck

  • @user-qr4vd3xu2s
    @user-qr4vd3xu2s Год назад +5

    this video was such a treat katherine, thank you!

  • @yinhoukhor7109
    @yinhoukhor7109 Год назад +9

    No worries about the length of time to update as 2000km is a good way to put the wheels in motion.
    You know how to bike the bike.

  • @michael-k
    @michael-k Год назад +9

    Definitely worth the wait! I'm so exited for this series, it's so ambitious 👏👏. Good for you! ❤🧡

  • @mff301
    @mff301 Год назад +2

    Just adore your enthusiasm, as well as all of you videos.

  • @ensteffo
    @ensteffo Год назад +3

    Yay cant wait to see the rest of this trip. Hope you have a great time and thank you for having us along.

  • @javasoy
    @javasoy Год назад +6

    You're not alone. We (me and everyone else on youtube and other platform) who care about you are riding along with you.

  • @thehighsandluos
    @thehighsandluos Год назад +27

    That's so cool! Love seeing your journey. My husband and I just got home from a night time bike ride along the Qinhuai river here in Nanjing. We were also saying how nice the river parks are! Love that about China!

  • @liuchun6626
    @liuchun6626 Год назад +1

    你的中文很棒,而且你做了很多中国人都没有去做的事情,佩服!🙏🤙

  • @not2tees
    @not2tees Год назад +2

    Don't apologize for what you find interesting! We are with you and will find it interesting, too.

  • @artistlovepeace
    @artistlovepeace Год назад +1

    Katherine, it's not just China but it's the entire reality. We are all living in a world of dreams.

  • @suechewyap2020
    @suechewyap2020 Год назад +7

    Hi Kat, nice to see you again. It's always fun to watch your (no longer little) adventures and bike tours. Its like being there with you. Looking forward to your next upload.

  • @boywithahalo
    @boywithahalo Год назад +5

    Tianjin-born American here, I really appreciate the chill but still interesting content! It's kind of like keeping in touch with a friend that still lives in China and it relieves my homesickness :)

  • @sc45248
    @sc45248 Год назад +3

    Best wish, thank you for sharing to your wonderful 2000km biking journey around the province in the EAST. Adventure and courage, Kat, you are amazing!!

  • @rosalianolasco5741
    @rosalianolasco5741 Год назад +2

    So happy & excited to watch your video, I been waiting for your new journey update! Again thank you very much, Katherine. It's really educational watching your adventure from the other side of the podium. Greeting from Seattle Washington. & stay safe always!

  • @petersong9795
    @petersong9795 Год назад +2

    Hi Katherine, I know that China is the safest country, but, I still remind you to put the safety first, and enjoy your journey! A Chinese is watching you from Canada.

  • @uconnjames
    @uconnjames Год назад

    You can always find something interesting to show. Keep up the good work!

  • @zhongguo1phd
    @zhongguo1phd Год назад

    Kathrine, you are a superwoman in so many ways. Biculturally knowledgeable and daring!! I'll admit it, I am a wimp!!!

  • @jjc4232
    @jjc4232 Год назад +5

    Amazing journey! Safe biking!!

  • @clochettestarz
    @clochettestarz Год назад

    Never knew Shaoxing was so scenic, thanks for sharing!

  • @DeBeard
    @DeBeard Год назад +11

    Sabrina from Jamaica in hangzhou either😮, also she is a vlogger.

  • @EZ-rs5zv
    @EZ-rs5zv Год назад +2

    Amazing adventure for an amazing reason and by an amazing person! Wish I could have ridden with you!

  • @mikec4845
    @mikec4845 Год назад +5

    Missed your rural China trips. This one looks epic! Hope to do a trip like this in my parents' home province of Guangzhou in the future and discover their home towns. I only have a picture of my mother's old family home.

  • @binhe6500
    @binhe6500 Год назад

    The geese looked fat and cute, and delicious. I know a couple of mouthwatering recipes.

  • @johnbeaver3911
    @johnbeaver3911 Год назад +2

    Thanks for your video! Your bike looks good. Be sure always wearing the helmet when you are biking. My helmet (s) save my life at least twice (I don't know why it's so easy that my head always hits the ground in a serious cycling accident.). If your bike is not a e-bike, please make sure you have good foods with both nutrition and energy, and have a good rest day after several days bike ride in a row. All the best, good luck and have fun!

  • @zackwang9314
    @zackwang9314 Год назад +1

    I love the laid-back vibe of these small villages.

  • @nova8620
    @nova8620 Год назад +1

    Cant believe those back alleys walkway look so clean

  • @user-ep3ws6vr4r
    @user-ep3ws6vr4r Год назад

    Awesome accomplishment

  • @junluo4381
    @junluo4381 Год назад +6

    Be safe and enjoy the ride!❤🙏

  • @benthekeeshond545
    @benthekeeshond545 Год назад +1

    Kathy, doing this tour by yourself, you are one brave lady. As usual, a very good short video. I am looking forward to you upcoming videos.

  • @Birdylockso
    @Birdylockso Год назад +1

    Great editing and storytelling. So glad foreigners like Katherine is documenting the progress of the lives of the average Chinese citizens, showing the real, albeit non-glamorous, side of China. Great job!

  • @JGS2024
    @JGS2024 6 месяцев назад

    When I visited Hangzhou 34 years ago, there were no high buildings nor sky scrapers. The river was not so clean neither. I have one the best memories from the city.

  • @stubbytoad4927
    @stubbytoad4927 Год назад +36

    Please be extra careful. Not because of bad people but the unpredictable traffic. My ex-sister-in-law got involved with a hit and run while cycling in Suzhou 2 months ago. Fortunately she’s mostly ok now although still with memory lost. Be extra vigilant. Many followers will be with you all the way. Enjoy.

    • @haoryu3233
      @haoryu3233 Год назад +3

      The key rule to driving (or biking) in China is to be able to stop at any time, for anything. I recently bought a motorcycle and at times it feels like real life GTA.

    • @xichen9459
      @xichen9459 Год назад +1

      妈的,记忆都没了。。。还好。。😂

    • @ufoforest
      @ufoforest Год назад

      yes ,this is very important,be care of traffic.

    • @binqian8875
      @binqian8875 Год назад

      what horrible! hope the criminal had been caught already.

  • @johnlesoudeur3653
    @johnlesoudeur3653 Год назад +2

    Great sense of humour and a vicarious look at a "farm island" lol

  • @chow729
    @chow729 Год назад +2

    You can get extra padding on bike seats that don't look awkward. Super comfort and makes the journey enjoyable. Nice scenery. My dream of visiting will be a bike ride like this. Nice one.

    • @kats_journey_east
      @kats_journey_east  Год назад +3

      I already have extra padding 😩😩😩 nothing is enough LOL I want to get a seat like the hellobikes

    • @devdroid9606
      @devdroid9606 Год назад

      @@kats_journey_east not needed. After 500 km you will have buns of steel!

  • @vikwang007
    @vikwang007 Год назад +3

    Your mandrin is so gooooood!!!!

  • @roberttan6418
    @roberttan6418 Год назад +3

    Whao, 2,000 km is like travelling throughout west Malaysia..
    But how you manage between work and travel.
    So much could see by cycling than traveling on a car.
    Have a safe and pleasant training.❤

  • @ftd7435
    @ftd7435 Год назад

    Wow! Your Chinese at the end of the video is so good ❤!

  • @stanbimi
    @stanbimi Год назад +3

    Great idea of a "concept bike trip"! Hope you collected a lot of old photos to make comparisons along the way. Show them to the local people, old and young, and hear what they have to say about the past 20 years, and what another 20 years might look like into the future.

  • @Fuallz
    @Fuallz Год назад +4

    Cool adventure ride~ Cycling long distances consecutively though is definitely a challenge. They did a really good job cleaning and revamping the river.👍
    Maybe in between the adventure you can squeeze in a segment to show what equipment you brought along for your Vlog apart from your GoPro. That drone shot is pretty cool~
    As usual, stay safe and hope to see your next update~👍👍

    • @kats_journey_east
      @kats_journey_east  Год назад +3

      I only brought a gopro and iPhone , any drone shots or fancy camera shots of me are from the photographers I meet at certain points😎

  • @TastyKitchenSensations
    @TastyKitchenSensations Год назад +1

    Hello Katherine. So happy to see you're back. Looking forward to joining you on your long trip. Good luck and stay safe.

  • @suckmemore
    @suckmemore Год назад +2

    Another great piece! Only wish you had few more old footages to reflect 20yrs changes!

  • @hainanbob6144
    @hainanbob6144 Год назад +1

    Nice to see you back again, looking forward to this trip, probably almost as much as you were!

  • @thewishmastur
    @thewishmastur Год назад

    Great video. Keep them coming

  • @Charles-di9ie
    @Charles-di9ie Год назад +1

    stunning views, great experience. Seems that you are really fond of animals.

  • @jenli6849
    @jenli6849 Год назад

    All the best!

  • @10lauset
    @10lauset Год назад +1

    Cheers to you and thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

  • @jamesli5764
    @jamesli5764 Год назад +1

    Be safe❤
    Wish you a smooth, safe, healthy long trip🎉

  • @celloting01
    @celloting01 Год назад +1

    Good to see back on the road. Enjoy!

  • @ZLL668
    @ZLL668 Год назад +3

    Hope to see you taking on more biking trips such as from Chengdu to Lhasa.

    • @haoryu3233
      @haoryu3233 Год назад

      I'd support another Chengdu trip

  • @Pe-Ya
    @Pe-Ya Год назад +1

    Really a long time no see, glad to see you again. Sometimes I feel like I really miss you glad to see you again and congratulations.

  • @travelhawk7895
    @travelhawk7895 Год назад +21

    I love many things in China and that's where I came from. I love the fact that people use park to exercise, singing, playing music in Chinese cities but I absolutely hate that they use megaphone to amplify their music and singing to bother others. Another thing I cannot stand is stores and shopping stands' using recording device to non-stop broadcasting of what they sell. These are 2 of the biggest pet peeves I have about China.

    • @victek284
      @victek284 Год назад +3

      Haha, indeed😂. But it is improving, people are aware and opposing those behaviours.

    • @DamienYuen7718
      @DamienYuen7718 Год назад +1

      Better then drugs and violence. I will tale a loud megaphone over a mass shooter any day.

    • @k.k.c8670
      @k.k.c8670 Год назад +2

      Those 2 are in the same category. Noise pollution. 😅

    • @albanheath1472
      @albanheath1472 Год назад

      yes!

    • @user-bj7xf8ts6l
      @user-bj7xf8ts6l Год назад

      We Chinese also hate people who play the trumpet in public.

  • @yiewvl
    @yiewvl Год назад +1

    My ancestors left China five generations ago. Ironic that it takes a "Westerner" to reintroduce China to me. And it is a positive picture. Thank you.

  • @utube41952
    @utube41952 Год назад

    Love your spirit and love of life without ouside inflluence living your best life. I have followed your channel since the begining, carry on and be you.

  • @HanChinesemuslim
    @HanChinesemuslim Год назад +6

    If you miss Anji County, it would be a big loss, I personally experienced the transformation from a poor town with sewage flowing and garbage filled mountains to a paradise.

  • @FahrurRoziqin
    @FahrurRoziqin Год назад

    just awesome

  • @user-ls4kl9xz4b
    @user-ls4kl9xz4b Год назад +3

    很羡慕!

  • @abirbo
    @abirbo Год назад +7

    Great to have you and your red stallion back! Missed your vlogs! These bicycling tours are my favorite. I get to see so much of rural as well as small town China, something you don't get to see anywhere on RUclips. Wonderful commentary (of course!) and lovely visuals. So eager for the next episode!

  • @jetdemard863
    @jetdemard863 Год назад +1

    Cool bike tour and real positive attitude

  • @cel1269
    @cel1269 Год назад +5

    😀👍enjoy!

  • @jackg5321
    @jackg5321 Год назад +1

    I like how you're going far but getting to know one province intamately. If I could live in China, that's exactly what I'd look forward to my vacations