I lived in this village for 6 months back in 2017 I can’t believe somebody uploaded a video of it! I can’t thank you enough for uploading this, it’s brought back so many happy memories for me! I’m happy to see the faces of my old friends too! Edit: I’d also like to add as you discussed the temple was having work done, it’s actually changed so much since I was there, it had many rooms and I can see some of the temple has been taken down it was actually quite big before.
oh great! Glad you enjoyed it! I would love to go back, i had such a good time there. Whatever work was planned at the temple stopped - I think the plan was just to make it a little safer but right now it is apparantly the same as it was a couple of years ago.
beautiful sight. BTW, technically 回龙观 is not exactly “returning dragon temple” but "the temple where dragon looks back". "回龙" is a word used in FengShui terms, derived from '回龙望祖"(the dragon is looking back at its ancestor). It's used for describing a landscape where a straight mountain range (the dragon) suddenly turns to the other direction. So, you can see many "回龙" in different addresses.
Great video, the simplicity of the village were all caught in your lens. Thx for your efforts not to miss your drone shots that will add another dimension too.
Wow u r still enjoying your Wudang journey, waiting for more of ur videos it's a fantastic view of the moutain of Taoism , you can feel the harmony ,joy of calmness . Btw your haircut just fits here perfectly XD
Was that you @5:49? Nice view! You do sit like a martial arts master in the picture :) Interesting village, there doesn't seem to be any sign of children. Just curious, how are these elderlies supported?
Yes that was me! there were children studying in the school when i arrived but they soon went back to their hometowns for spring festival. The village is basically just elderly people. I guess their children are working in the city
It is a great video, such a beautiful and peaceful tiny village. I saw the power cable, so I assume there is power supply. But I am not sure about the internet, if you can use mobile, probably you can access internet as well.
Ming dynasty is the one that had the most ridiculously hilarious emperors in China's history, hahaha. Zhu Houzhao was undoubtedly the most criticised for his life style, yet he was very good at fighting wars.
Hi. Could you tell me if the mist in the mountains was pollution or just water vapour? Could you tell me whether the air quality up there is good? Thank you!
i think they will restore the temple.. and turn that village into a money making enterprise.. it's pretty.. and millionaire from the city can easily fixed all the old building at little cost.. before you know it that village will be famous..
idk if this would actually happen to this temple ,and I'm not sure whether it would be good or bad for the villagers . u can see lots of the houses here r mainly mad by mud ,they may be eager to have more income to improve their living conditions , meanwhile we outsiders hope them/the village just hang there holding the " traditions“ IMO it's complicated ,not some " black or white" . It's a pity that some beloved traditions r disappearing during development , however I hope it could be solved well ,in this case I suppose Taoism may enjoy a more calm life ，not sure about the villagers
I lived in this village for 6 months back in 2017 I can’t believe somebody uploaded a video of it! I can’t thank you enough for uploading this, it’s brought back so many happy memories for me! I’m happy to see the faces of my old friends too!
Edit: I’d also like to add as you discussed the temple was having work done, it’s actually changed so much since I was there, it had many rooms and I can see some of the temple has been taken down it was actually quite big before.
oh great! Glad you enjoyed it! I would love to go back, i had such a good time there. Whatever work was planned at the temple stopped - I think the plan was just to make it a little safer but right now it is apparantly the same as it was a couple of years ago.
Hi Nick, watching your video giving me a feeling of peace and calm, thank you
I'm happy to hear that Debby! Beautiful places.
This video sends me right back to my childhood. For 17 years I lived in a village like this.
I loved it - i miss it a lot, i feel like i will be back in Wudang sometime soon
Learning to levitate really improved your cinematography mate
It´s so lovely to see again this place! I lived here a few months in 2019, and recalling it has brought me wonderful feelings, thank you so much! ❤
Oh wow! it really is a great place, I'm sure you had a blast!
beautiful sight.
BTW, technically 回龙观 is not exactly “returning dragon temple” but "the temple where dragon looks back". "回龙" is a word used in FengShui terms, derived from '回龙望祖"(the dragon is looking back at its ancestor). It's used for describing a landscape where a straight mountain range (the dragon) suddenly turns to the other direction. So, you can see many "回龙" in different addresses.
Interesting... i actually just used the translation i found online. I prefer yours...
Marvellous that such places still exist
Beautiful naturally.
Wow Im really feeling the call to visit this village someday .Great video ,thanks for sharing.
Really not on the tourist trail either. Great place!
Nice to have you back after a long break.
yeh, it was a much needed break though. Thanks for your patience - new videos every week again :D
Great video, the simplicity of the village were all caught in your lens. Thx for your efforts not to miss your drone shots that will add another dimension too.
Yay Nick is back again! Nice video for giving such a tranquil feeling👍!
Wow u r still enjoying your Wudang journey, waiting for more of ur videos
it's a fantastic view of the moutain of Taoism , you can feel the harmony ,joy of calmness .
Btw your haircut just fits here perfectly XD
I am actually in Nanjing at the moment - still thinking about Wudang though. More videos coming soon!
Intereting
That doggie is seemingly in peace.
THUMB-UP , I LOVE COUNTRY SIDE , I MISS THIS LIFE
you can't beat the countryside!
such a beautiful place,
lucky you
Nice atmosphere, great vibe :D
Magnificent!
Was that you @5:49? Nice view! You do sit like a martial arts master in the picture :)
Interesting village, there doesn't seem to be any sign of children. Just curious, how are these elderlies supported?
Yes that was me! there were children studying in the school when i arrived but they soon went back to their hometowns for spring festival. The village is basically just elderly people. I guess their children are working in the city
Great video and so much history.
Natures
Feel peace in this remote villege. Nice video!
That drone scene is epic
Cheers mate!!
It is a great video, such a beautiful and peaceful tiny village. I saw the power cable, so I assume there is power supply. But I am not sure about the internet, if you can use mobile, probably you can access internet as well.
4g signal was pretty good actually, the school had wifi...but it wasn't particularly good.
Dear Nick, i am considering to go there to deepen tai chi. Thanks for all your insights! Could you give the contact to the school? Thank you!
Long time no see.
Hey Rick, yep...it has been a while. Back on the video making now though! Thanks for watching!
Is there a holy well in wudang temple from which to drink and cleanse yourself
Ming dynasty is the one that had the most ridiculously hilarious emperors in China's history, hahaha. Zhu Houzhao was undoubtedly the most criticised for his life style, yet he was very good at fighting wars.
Every dynasty had some pretty ridiculous emperors haha!
You know those houses weren't built like that right? They started off as brick if you can believe it.
Hi.
Could you tell me if the mist in the mountains was pollution or just water vapour?
Could you tell me whether the air quality up there is good?
Thank you!
Just clouds and mist. The air quality is great in the mountains
Thanx Nick.
🙂
i think they will restore the temple.. and turn that village into a money making enterprise.. it's pretty.. and millionaire from the city can easily fixed all the old building at little cost.. before you know it that village will be famous..
idk if this would actually happen to this temple ,and I'm not sure whether it would be good or bad for the villagers . u can see lots of the houses here r mainly mad by mud ,they may be eager to have more income to improve their living conditions , meanwhile we outsiders hope them/the village just hang there holding the " traditions“
IMO it's complicated ,not some " black or white" .
It's a pity that some beloved traditions r disappearing during development , however I hope it could be solved well ,in this case I suppose Taoism may enjoy a more calm life ，not sure about the villagers
Thank you Nick I can't help wondering if you are my cousin I am Ian Lindsay
the name doesn't ring a bell...
Don't forget to speak OUT of sync when you're doing the voice over and watch your head when you're jumping 20 meters high in the air. 😏😁
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Nick, we'd love to invite you to visit Chengdu: 熊猫基地，都江堰，三星堆！How to send you an invitation for detail? Thank you
Hi Heidi, not really sure what you have in mind - but you can send an email to me - nickthynne@gmail.com :D
Did u pay a visit to Wuhan?
I didn't unfortunately...i think i will be heading to Wuhan later in the year though
Don't say it would be a good video if you fell. Sir!
This village experience is really cool
Yeh, really special experience. I'll never forget it :D