You Won’t Believe What China is Doing to Rural Towns - I’m Shocked! 🇨🇳

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
  • In this video, we dive deep into the shocking transformations happening in China’s rural ethnic towns. What China is doing to these communities is changing lives and landscapes in ways that may surprise you. From infrastructure projects to cultural shifts, the government’s efforts to revitalize these regions have sparked both admiration and controversy.
    Join us as we explore the real impact on local people, their cultures, and the environment. If you’ve ever wondered about the future of China’s rural ethnic towns, this video offers an eye-opening look at the rapid changes unfolding.
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Комментарии • 183

  • @GeorgeForman-i9t
    @GeorgeForman-i9t 11 дней назад +38

    This is great. Not just to bring in income to the locals but also to spread and preserve the cultural heritage of these Chinese minorities.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +4

      💯💯❤️❤️

  • @roypearce-ne6dn
    @roypearce-ne6dn 10 дней назад +41

    You guys are very very lucky to be on this organised tour… what a fantastic trip so far.
    The scenery alone is brilliant as well as the entertainment and food.
    A
    Dream trip ….
    Roy Cardiff/ Nanning.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +9

      Yes we are very lucky they have been great to us.

  • @gatesbill1805
    @gatesbill1805 11 дней назад +63

    China has a vast territory and its population accounts for 17% of the total population of the earth. Getting rid of poverty is a war without gunpowder smoke. More than 1800 basic government officer died on this road. Huang Wenxiu, 30, was hit by mountain torrents on his way back to Baini Village. Wu Yingpu, Fan Zhenzi and his wife died in a traffic accident. Jiang Shikun died in toil. They go to the mission with their lives and write with their blood. This dedication is always worth remembering.
    Please learn about the deeds of Huang Wenxiu. You will be very moved.
    Huang Wenxiu 黄文秀

    • @kennethngai9547
      @kennethngai9547 2 дня назад +1

      我也聽聞過她的故事!她是偉大的

  • @alexracoon4513
    @alexracoon4513 10 дней назад +16

    I am very grateful to you guys for bringing China to us, with your comments and smiles, Thank you both

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +2

      You are welcome thank you for watching us ❤️

  • @gangcheng9222
    @gangcheng9222 11 дней назад +35

    You showed us the diverse topography of China. Thank you.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +1

      You’re welcome ☺️

  • @sandw84
    @sandw84 10 дней назад +18

    This is really nice!! I'll be looking forward to seeing your next video!!
    ❤🎉

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +4

      It’s coming keep watching ❤️

  • @rl225
    @rl225 11 дней назад +25

    It is good to show us this trip....this is really different from other vlogs from others youtubers' Chongqing👍👍

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +2

      Glad you liked it, thank you so much ❤️

  • @joeymelbourne
    @joeymelbourne 11 дней назад +28

    Hey, where you guys gonna spend Chinese New Year, that's gonna be your first? Very impressive. Happy Chinese New Year!

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +5

      Happy new year! We won’t be in China for new year I’m afraid we will be back shortly after though and we have lots more videos from this series too

  • @0animalproductworld558
    @0animalproductworld558 8 дней назад +5

    I love seeing RUclipsrs, they make this world seems so fun and so on.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  7 дней назад +1

      The world is fun 🤩 it’s a big wide world out there

  • @Pierina.24
    @Pierina.24 11 дней назад +28

    Speaking of ancient towns, you guys have got to go visit "Lijiang Ancient Town" in the Yunnan province. "Dali Ancient Town" is not too far and very much worth visiting. Two must visit places in rural China. Thanks for another wonderful video.

    • @laifamily7804
      @laifamily7804 11 дней назад +2

      wuzhen, yancheng, alot of nice ones and also alot of generic ones to stay away from

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +3

      Thanks for the tips! We will ❤

    • @Pierina.24
      @Pierina.24 10 дней назад +2

      @ You're welcome!

  • @chumanji9
    @chumanji9 11 дней назад +16

    OMG i have been to those exact same spots. The glass bridge was open when I was there and the view was awesome

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +3

      So cool! ❤️

  • @0animalproductworld558
    @0animalproductworld558 8 дней назад +4

    Very peaceful, godly, honest, joyful, and truthful video!

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  7 дней назад +1

      Amazing place ❤️

  • @damnedseagull6194
    @damnedseagull6194 9 дней назад +6

    Thank you for sharing this trip with commentaries. You guys look great in the ethnic customs. The trip to the gorge and showing the famous bridges are amazing.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  9 дней назад

      You are welcome 🤗

  • @yeungwilliams939
    @yeungwilliams939 11 дней назад +59

    The red envelopes are for the people unmarried 😂. Once you get married, it’s another way around, you need to give red envelopes to the people not marry yet.

    • @haiyanhutchison1822
      @haiyanhutchison1822 11 дней назад +19

      Now we give seniors red envelopes too, wishing them good fortune and good health

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +5

      Ahh ok 👌🏼

    • @起航-r3w
      @起航-r3w 10 дней назад

      没有听说过

    • @jplin888
      @jplin888 10 дней назад +2

      Furthermore where work is concerned the boss will give red packets to his workers/staffs.

    • @deker0954
      @deker0954 8 дней назад

      What a load of bs

  • @arunprabhamukherjee9467
    @arunprabhamukherjee9467 9 дней назад +4

    What spectacular views! Thank you.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  9 дней назад

      You are welcome 🙏

  • @borez8463
    @borez8463 10 дней назад +8

    Happy Chinese New year ❤

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +1

      Happy new year ❤️

  • @yeungwilliams939
    @yeungwilliams939 10 дней назад +12

    The girl in the entrance was asking you to finish the liquor 😂😂😂, I know it tastes hot, but it’s their tradition, pour drinks to people and sing dance to show you are warmly welcomed. Like I said on your last video, people can’t imagine how these villages back in 10-15 years ago as they located in the mountains, remote areas from the urban, not many people heard about these places. And the government build the highways to make connections as first step and started the renovation project, and did lots of promotion through travel agents and internet to attract people come and boost the economy.

    • @王铿来
      @王铿来 7 дней назад

      @@yeungwilliams939 陋习!

  • @honesty_-no9he
    @honesty_-no9he 6 дней назад +2

    Buses has yellow plates so that is LNG much better than diesel.

  • @wenfeng
    @wenfeng 10 дней назад +6

    thank you for showing us such beautiful places.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +1

      You are welcome 🤗

  • @Harmony99Harmony
    @Harmony99Harmony 4 дня назад +1

    Nice video. Mate. ❤

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  4 дня назад +1

      Cheers mate 👍

  • @TRAVELADVENTURES-xm2vo
    @TRAVELADVENTURES-xm2vo 10 дней назад +5

    The government has implemented major projects to improve living standards and connect with the rural ethnic cities of China, but there are concerns about preserving the cultural identity of ethnic minorities as development progresses too quickly. However, this is still a positive step towards sustainable development.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      Amazing 🤩

  • @bbq222888
    @bbq222888 9 дней назад +2

    Happy Chinese new year🎉

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  9 дней назад

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @wattsmichaele
    @wattsmichaele 9 дней назад +4

    Love the “botching names” comment…..a great accent….and I’m a Southerner of US…..hilarious….if we were talking in person we would need google translator probably….fantastic and probably would be a blast…..if you ever get near the State of Louisiana….I’ll put you two up and feed you….as long as we can visit…..it would be a great visit. Take care youngsters and keep showing us the great country of China!!!!

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  8 дней назад

      Il hold you to that haha hopefully we’ll get to Louisiana one day 👍

  • @gsindl9531
    @gsindl9531 2 дня назад +1

    Welcome to China❤

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  2 дня назад +1

      Thank you 🙏

  • @markclayton6226
    @markclayton6226 10 дней назад +3

    Great vid, totally loved your day, I must visit these places, hotels & the tours…..excellent 👏

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  9 дней назад +1

      You should! 💯❤️

  • @maskertshui
    @maskertshui 10 дней назад +2

    Happy Chinese New Year!

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      Happy new year 🥳

  • @tiangong-p7k
    @tiangong-p7k 8 дней назад +2

    新年快乐!❤️❤️‍🔥👍🇨🇳

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  8 дней назад

      Happy new year ❤️

  • @cosmoray9750
    @cosmoray9750 11 дней назад +14

    14:09 You guys looks really good in the traditional clothing. 👚

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +1

      Aw thank you 🙏

  • @OMGFrijoles
    @OMGFrijoles 11 дней назад +16

    Nice

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      Thanks 😊

  • @K-dk6sp
    @K-dk6sp 9 дней назад +2

    The park is so beautiful. I will go there next year.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  9 дней назад

      Definitely 💯

  • @chikan6617
    @chikan6617 10 дней назад +3

    Well well well…it’s so good to see that , 😊

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +1

      ❤️❤️

  • @sarahlee9979
    @sarahlee9979 11 дней назад +10

    16:48 didn't know it was Ben's birthday ❤

    • @OMGFrijoles
      @OMGFrijoles 11 дней назад

      They are twerking on Ben. definitely twerking.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +1

      😂😂🙏❤️

  • @逢魔時王-l2t
    @逢魔時王-l2t 10 дней назад +1

    Thanks for showing us the scenaries

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      You are welcome 🤗

  • @cinnamomumcamphora8943
    @cinnamomumcamphora8943 8 дней назад +4

    China is Shangri-La everywhere!!!!!

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  8 дней назад

      💯💯❤️❤️

  • @suayhughes8103
    @suayhughes8103 10 дней назад +1

    Great video!!

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      Thank you 😊

  • @DamienKSC
    @DamienKSC 11 дней назад +8

    Customs for Red Envelope is different from region to families. And Waste food normally goes to the pigs in the countryside.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      Ah yes 👍❤️

  • @kevken5213
    @kevken5213 9 дней назад

    Amazing video , thx

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  9 дней назад

      ❤️❤️❤️

  • @cai8805
    @cai8805 9 дней назад +1

    新年快乐🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  9 дней назад

      Happy new year ❤️

  • @kennethsiu1572
    @kennethsiu1572 День назад +1

    You two were so pretty and handsome on the transitional clothing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  20 часов назад

      👍👍❤️❤️

  • @valcanoful
    @valcanoful 10 дней назад +3

    How strong was the continuous flowing wine? So fun to watch.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +1

      Oh I don’t know 🥴

    • @mrchildrenen
      @mrchildrenen 8 дней назад

      Lol 😆 ​@@OTWD_yt

  • @michelleogden7345
    @michelleogden7345 10 дней назад +3

    OMG you are travel around CHINA

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +1

      Love it 😍

  • @Siolengung
    @Siolengung 10 дней назад +2

    Thank you

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      @@Siolengung ❤️❤️

  • @0animalproductworld558
    @0animalproductworld558 8 дней назад +1

    We are the good side, we enjoy the peace and joy god prepared for us.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  7 дней назад +1

      💯💯❤️❤️

  • @saikitli3954
    @saikitli3954 8 дней назад +2

    一般來說是不會浪費那些剩下的食物 用來施肥或餵養貓狗牲畜等等 鄉民養寵物種植的慣常做法不同於多數城市人會去買那些化學狗糧或肥料 另外賣去一些飼料加工廠也有可能 中國人是\很懂得循環再利用的 請問外國的廚餘會怎樣處理呢

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  8 дней назад

      Amazing 😻

  • @Sundayb-gj5vr
    @Sundayb-gj5vr 8 дней назад +2

    Dear Traveler,
    I am interested in visiting China and would appreciate some information on the cost of living there.
    Could you kindly provide an estimate of the daily expenses, including accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and dinner?
    Additionally, I would love to know the prices of common groceries in supermarkets, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, meals, candies, and other typical items.
    Thank you in advance for your help!

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  8 дней назад

      ruclips.net/video/G_mUjpcRT2E/видео.htmlsi=-bbAfFFLPSgK1Rwo
      ruclips.net/video/cAeTCP_II6A/видео.htmlsi=gGZUiutcodoINl0_
      These two video will answer all your questions

  • @brucemiller8611
    @brucemiller8611 10 дней назад +1

    ❤ poor Ben went as red as a beetroot love it😅😅😅

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      Just drunk a pint of wine mate I’m a little flustered 😩

  • @thebuddhaheartsutra
    @thebuddhaheartsutra 10 дней назад +2

    Your new career could be organizing and leading "off the beaten path" tours from the UK to China, in collobration with a local guide. You can handle all the logistics and let the local Chinese guide provide the cultural insight and commentary.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      Oh no I’m not doing the logistics that the worst bit ! Il just have to learn the cultural insight 😂

  • @wendychao1503
    @wendychao1503 11 дней назад +5

    What's the name of hotel? Would like to book that one whenever traveling to Chongqing

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +1

      I actually don’t know Wendy it was booked for us.

    • @duileyah
      @duileyah 10 дней назад +3

      full name: "An Intercity Hotel". In Wulong District, Chongqing.

    • @wendychao1503
      @wendychao1503 10 дней назад

      @@duileyah thank you so much!!

  • @上正止
    @上正止 10 дней назад +5

    The girl in traditional costume asked u to drink up all the wine.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      Oh I should haha

  • @逢魔時王-l2t
    @逢魔時王-l2t 10 дней назад +2

    It is real silver

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      👍👍❤️

  • @Zombieprogg1
    @Zombieprogg1 10 дней назад +1

    Happy chinese new year

  • @gangcheng9222
    @gangcheng9222 11 дней назад +5

    👍👍👍

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      👍❤️👍❤️

  • @cinnamomumcamphora8943
    @cinnamomumcamphora8943 8 дней назад +1

    👍👍👍👍👍

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  8 дней назад

      👍👍👍👍

  • @hantonohalim-fs4hl
    @hantonohalim-fs4hl 10 дней назад +3

    Ada orang Indonesia 👍🇮🇩

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      We will be back soon! ❤️

  • @aliasdoe007
    @aliasdoe007 8 дней назад +2

    The Miao are the indigenous people of China like the Native Americans of the USA. Throughout Chinese history and the various dynasties the Miao were persecuted and subjugated resulting in their mass diaspora westward in China into SE Asia and the West. There are two main Miao groups the Western and Eastern Miao. And the term Miao as a whole is a term that encompasses over 55+ ethnic minorities like the Tejia, Dong, Tai, Hmong, Hmu, Qo Xiong, and A-Hmao etc just not the Miao people itself.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  8 дней назад

      @@aliasdoe007 yes I understand. Trying to dive deeper and learn more about the history

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  8 дней назад

      @@aliasdoe007 yes I understand. Trying to dive deeper and learn more about the history

  • @rogerchan6368
    @rogerchan6368 10 дней назад +1

    17:00. College hazing?

  • @0760-so9ln
    @0760-so9ln 9 дней назад +1

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  9 дней назад

      ❤️❤️

  • @vs123
    @vs123 11 дней назад +2

    I like content you Exploring chainesce

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      Thank you 🙏

  • @yaohuiwang1600
    @yaohuiwang1600 11 дней назад +3

    重庆?我没去过

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      It’s amazing 🤩

  • @土馒头
    @土馒头 10 дней назад +2

    新年快乐

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +1

      Happy new year 🥳

  • @datang-nomad
    @datang-nomad 11 дней назад +2

    💖❤❤

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      ❤️❤️❤️

  • @yoingen
    @yoingen 10 дней назад +1

    新年快乐,蛇年大吉。

  • @youness9302
    @youness9302 11 дней назад +5

    笑死了,终于看到洋人喝高山流水拦门酒。🤣🤣🤣

  • @SyedElmaan-n9e
    @SyedElmaan-n9e 10 дней назад +1

    Water❌ waer✔
    Elevator❌ elevaer✔ 😅
    True British 😂

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      😂😂🙌👍

  • @ztsu8542
    @ztsu8542 10 дней назад +1

    4:08 Chinese Emperor don't live in small town. LOL! If you've been to Xi'an or Beijing you'll know what I mean. Maybe the "King" for the minority group in this region stayed there. There were many Kings or heads of states in ancient China, but there's only one Emperor at any time.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      That’s obviously what I meant lol. We have been to Beijing and 12 other cities too

    • @kkho575
      @kkho575 10 дней назад

      ​@@OTWD_ytwow, very good 😊😊😊

    • @kkho575
      @kkho575 10 дней назад

      ​@@OTWD_ytyou guys can stay and immigrant to China😊😊

  • @ivyshy98
    @ivyshy98 11 дней назад +1

    miao girls trying to get your man drunk 🤣
    normally at banquet type tables for weddings, birthdays, etc... someone at the table will be taking the leftovers home. it's just because of your situation there's no need for it. since it's a fancy hotel/restaurant, I guess they would toss the food or maybe staff might take some of the untouched portions.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      😂😂👍

  • @Tewbum
    @Tewbum 10 дней назад +1

    Goodonya Ben, shaped like a fanny😂😂😂now you need a poo, I love your honesty

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      I say what l see mate haha

    • @Tewbum
      @Tewbum 10 дней назад

      @OTWD_yt I have lived in China for a decade and loved every moment

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      @Tewbum just secured a 2 year visa 👍

    • @Tewbum
      @Tewbum 9 дней назад

      @@OTWD_yt WOW how brilliant is that, if you come back to Guangzhou we will have to catch up, I live in Qingyuan north of Guangzhou, have a beer together and some great Cantonese food

  • @tonyyin8524
    @tonyyin8524 11 дней назад +4

    I love your videos, but I'm concerned you two will get into trouble back home for being too positive about China. To ward off charges of shilling for China, you might talk to a local guide to take you to a few really poor villages and then use BBC's grey filter for the shoot.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +5

      Haha we just turn on the camera and say what we see. People can say or accuse us of what they want we don’t care.

  • @EverestNZ
    @EverestNZ 10 дней назад +1

    rural Chinese overload kids...

    • @EverestNZ
      @EverestNZ 10 дней назад

      sorry but I like watching you out on your own

  • @toonarmy3870
    @toonarmy3870 10 дней назад +1

    doing what keir and rachel reeves can't salvaging sino UK relations 🤣🤣

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      We’re trying our best ❤️

  • @wattsmichaele
    @wattsmichaele 8 дней назад

    Excuse my ignorance but what does “cueing” mean???….is it a line?….you use it a lot and its foreign to me….thanks…

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  8 дней назад

      queuing is the British English for waiting In line.

  • @maneil9297
    @maneil9297 3 дня назад +1

    Yummy

  • @Ale108.2
    @Ale108.2 10 дней назад +1

    😂😂😂

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      ❤️❤️

  • @BeenFan-n3l
    @BeenFan-n3l 7 дней назад +1

    口音典型英国农民

  • @lifeisgood141
    @lifeisgood141 11 дней назад

    Can hardly understand that red coat accent.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +1

      That’s your problem bro isn’t it

  • @Joel-jm2yt
    @Joel-jm2yt 11 дней назад +1

    Your thumbnail is a little misleading. China haven't end poverty yet, their still have poor people/ people need financial aid. They just end "extreme" poverty.

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад +1

      @@Joel-jm2yt it’s referring to the efforts they’re making in rural China. Which is well documented this video is just highlighting it.

    • @mrchildrenen
      @mrchildrenen 8 дней назад +1

      ​@OTWD_ yt most of us know you two are kind hearted and doing your best to show what you are seeing and learning. You are more respectful and self informed than the majority of tourists anywhere on earth. ❤

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  7 дней назад

      @@mrchildrenen thank you appreciate that ❤️

  • @azq9766
    @azq9766 10 дней назад +2

    😍😍😍

    • @OTWD_yt
      @OTWD_yt  10 дней назад

      ❤️❤️