I Explored China's Failed $1 Billion Copy of Paris (real city)
Fake Paris... Made in China? Can you believe this?
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No, Thank You!
Truly inspiring! I need to get off this continent & explore!!
People like you guys are changing the world ❤️
Ok master
I didn't know you were from France. You barely say the word baguette
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
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
Same here
@@YesTheoryloved the video!
@@SUPERPOWERCHINA_😮 So will you match the gift aid yourself?
Wholesome ❤
The irony is, it’s probably cleaner and safer than the real Paris. How France has fallen.
Well, Paris has never been a clean or very safe city. At least from what my parents told me and 25 years of first hand experience. But it has gotten a bit worse in recent years after getting better before.
Paris never was clean or safe
And no thief peoblem.
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.
@@astronotics531 mass immigration*
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.
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.
Please do go back, do your own vlog and tell us about the changes.
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🥰
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.
Xi'an is my hometown,
But the notoriously unethical chinese communist party ccp never change
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.
@@SUPERPOWERCHINA_dawg 😂
@@SUPERPOWERCHINA_CHINA HAS CORNAVIRUS.CHINA GAVE THE WORLD CHINA-VIRUS.
@@SUPERPOWERCHINA_ Disgusting robot and racist.🤮🤮🤮
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.
@@PigeonLaughter01 no shit wtf its like saying newyork city is different then a fucking barn in kansas lmfao
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.
You could see the towering mega cities in the background juxtaposed against the beauty of Little Paris.
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
@@artregeousI have freedom to explore the internet without censorship sucks to be stuck in a commie country where China 🦠🦠🦠 virus started and still ongoing
Their government is one of the most corrupt and their women are ugly so ....
The more I watch Yes Theory, the more I realize that the internet isn’t real. I stopped paying attention to mainstream media long ago. Prob about 95% of humans are just nice ppl who want to be happy. Every group has their bad share, just have to try to find the right ones..
True
Not really. Chinese peopler just more welcoming to foreigners. In Western countries, they are not.
@@lawtraf8008 so Westerners aren’t nice ppl who want to be happy? Only Chinese ppl? lol.. I didn’t say anything about welcoming ppl. It’s very different for countries who don’t receive many Tourists, compared to a place like NYC that get a ton of Tourists. Completely different lifestyles to welcome ppl into your home or not.
@@FrankThe77Tankthey might meant that Chinese people are not as welcomed in the us as Americans are in China
@@lawtraf8008Because in western countries people actually come in huge numbers, and not as tourists, and they act primitive. What do you have to be upset about in China when you have no idea of mass migration of foreigners to China? Come back and talk when your city doesn't feel like your city anymore, it looks foreign and it's now dangerous to live in. See if you're so welcoming. The west had low crime rates, now look at France after mass migration, high crime rates, everything dirty.
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!!!
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 😊
because it's all fake, people have no real ties or roots with the city
Pretty sure it's not affordable
@@tinaterry1280not really, there is cheaper than other part of that city😂
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.
Mainly because it’s in the middle of nowhere really
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.
@@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.
you are leaving a comment on every youtube I'm watching now.. so weird
NAILS @@js-gc2hk
That myth is propagated by anti-Chinese propaganda. If you strategically take a picture of any city, you can make it look abandoned.
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
I've travelled all over the world but the kind friendly warm welcome we experienced on our two big China trips is unmatched anywhere. Such an incredible, vast and beautiful country with so many unbelievable sights, the people really make it though. Recommend it so much ❤
This video is a testament to so many things. First of all, I can easily say that Instagram is rotting my brain. Because everytime I am scrolling the reels, all I see is who is trying to influence you, whats wrong with the world, the glitch in matrix and all that idiotic biased and poor condition of life. I was so convince that we are heading towards a life which has no cushion, no space and utterly no possibility of being human to any one. What a beautiful coverage, and I can say how happy and how big of a smile I had on my face while looking at this. Wow!!! Thankyouj guys for sharing this video. Thankyou fro letting the world know that apart politics, there is still a life that stage humans.
The best you can do is delete all social media apps. I did and it was one of the best decisions i have made. I only use youtube now because i can filter more what i watch.
Thats nothing wrong with peace loving people, the biggest threat and problem are the American dumb politicians and western media who were and are war monger and tongue twisters distorted facts and lies to their auduence. Joe regimes paid billions to the media to disseminate fact narractive and bad mouth China. They are dead scare to see the rise of China at a rate unimaginable in human history. Yes they are dead scare😊😊😊
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!
For real!
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.
That's just how every city is in China. Everything you need is within a reasonable walking distance. It's lovely.
@@mia_seym what a wild concept, being able to walk places.
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
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.
What made you think that humans are different around the world in the first place?
@@agzamichno Thats how Americans are programmed to think
An obvious truth, but only known by a few.
@@MyDisposableArts americans are always like he their culture is so unique nd strange.
@@MyDisposableArtsmeanwhile we see how you are programmed to think about America.
The scene where there are kids made me smile the biggest... Your videos genuinely makes my heart full. Thank you, Yes Theory team! All the best!
Absolutely loved the general vibe and friendliness. Everyone was so happy to see and welcome a foreigner, which is beautiful and how it should always be :)
During the first year of my studies I actually went there with a few of my fellow classmates from Germany. We have had the same feeling as you guys. It was super chill as a lot of places in China are soooo crowded, and the people were really friendly towards us. As we all speak Chinese we were able to talk to them and get to know a little bit more about their life there. Quick tip: if you visit Hangzhou, you can visit little Paris easily.
thats so cool
To make it more authentic, China ought to erect some homeless tents, hire people to dress up and look like junkies and maybe splash a bit of urine on the sidewalks as well. It's not Paris if it doesn't smell like pee.
Hi, did you study in zhejiang university? lets be language partner to exchange the languages🤗 ich mochte mein deutsch verbessern. ich konnte auch dein chineseisch helfen
You know what? Hangzhou is my hometown BUT this is the first time I know the little Paris 😂😂😂
nice, do you have vids or photos?
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 ❤❤
Totally!! 🥰💖
So is football
This was so wholesome!!!! With the basketball player and the elderly woman who looked incredible! This was a great video guys!
I saw vlogs about this place before, but they didn’t spend the night there and captured the night life as your team did. Your team also had much more interaction with the locals. Great job👍❤️
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.
Its about those in charge of them. Common sense will know that
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
@@wittypoker all leaders are control freaks. Think they're above the common people. Some more impulsive than others.
it's not crap. PLA reguarly disregards other countries' boundries. Obviously CCP is to blame, but we shouldn't downplay their actions. @@wittypoker
@@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
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
them playing with the kids was top tier wholesome
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.
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!
@@cloudwithwind574 ¿do you have to tip food and delivery workers like in the US?
@@Brauljo China has no habit of tipping or collecting tips!
Wow what an amazing video!! You can feel the community and Kindness, I always forget how much I love Yes Theory until I watch another one!
Wow this was such an amazing and informative 'travel program'. Love it! Thanks!
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
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.
They know he’s a KZheadr, they have to act happy and smiling otherwise Xi will have them executed lol. Duh
@@charlesg7926 I mean you completely missed my point. I was talking about the locals...
@@howdlej123 Victim of Western propaganda
@@charlesg7926 how ignorant for you to say those things
The children were so sweet and trusting. Seeing you playing with them put a huge smile on my face.
Eareaeareaeareaeareaeareaeareacool.era
They won't be if they would see how American media and social media talk about them :(
@@crystalball020 BBC: They are all actors sent by the Communist Party
fantastic video, love alternative perspective on this city! Kudos to the Yes Theory team and the philanthropic drive of what you do. Keep up the good work!
Nice video!!! Congrats for your positive a respecting attitude when you are traveling, it's really nice!
Just when I was searching for something to watch while I have my dinner, Yes Theory came to rescue!🙌🏻
Same here :D
Same same
Same same same
Same 😂
How was your diner?
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!
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
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!
@@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😆
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
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.
Amazing and such interesting content and so impressed that you guys actually give back , God Bless you and keep you all well and safe on your journeys 🙏🏻❤️
Thank you very much for doing this video. The drone shots are amazing. I would have never known that there's a little Paris in China if not for your effort in going all the way there to shoot this video. Do keep up the awesome work and feed those who have much less resources. Bless you, guys.
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.
Thank u for this info!
Tiananmen Square will not be forgotten, my condolences
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
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.
@@fintanmccann1128lmao bro
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.
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😂
Ye
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
@@ryana5435that’s true, same happened to my dinosaur
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
i expected this video to just be a simple explainer, i ended up getting way much more. you guys are amazing, subscribed :')
it s really nice that you are doing charity works too. keep it up. subscribed👍
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.
does that make Paris "fake" China ?
Does that capture the genocide ?
@@augustinboulloche684 -1000 credit score 😂
@@augustinboulloche684 what are you suggesting? Do people who visit a country automatically share in the crimes of the ruling regime?
@@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
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!
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 :)
Yes
There are good people everywhere. It's just the politics that are bad.
@@HermanWillemsits just that American msm propaganda has to make countries look bad to make Lockheed a profit
I love the idea behind giving back. Thank you for what you are doing!
Incredible video. Thank you for sharing!
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.
she's amazing go subscribe to her everyone and help her get over 200k subscribers! @littlechineseeverywhere
She is the best!❤
thank you so much for what you do, opening so many of ours eyes to what's out there.
Seeing this after China just recently announced visa-free entry for German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish and Malaysian citizens is really exciting.
Do it!!! You won’t regret it!!
that's a geopolitical move
Where are you from ?
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.
Sure bud
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.
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....
@@jilbertb Yeap，you are right，you know too much，the girl in the video ，she’s living in China，was arranged by the CCP at first glance. She was asked to ensure that the entire trip was controllable and to give them a good impression of the CCP’s rule. Foreigners must register before they can go to many places in China, especially in the western region. If they are reporters It is also strictly guarded against death. The Chinese people are very good, but the Chinese Communist Party is very bad.
@@glowiedetector I personally saw foreign tourists being taken away by the police after getting off the train in Lhasa, Tibet. Foreign journalists are even more closely monitored in China and cannot move freely, especially in China's border areas. The CCP's paper cannot withstand the fire.
First time watcher and I love how you guys interacted with ordinary folks ranging from different age demographics. I've been curious about life in Paris (China) and to be honest I kinda want to live there now. Keep up the great work.
Have been to China twice!! A wonderful country and the people so friendly and hospitable! Hope to return soon😀
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
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
Sorry to say, but I think most people outside of China have heard of this place.... and no one is going
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.
Guauuu
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?
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.
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.
Both eerie and amazingly beautiful! What a story this video told!
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.
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!
Brian, thanks for sharing your experience.
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
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
@@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.
How’s the food poisoning and sore throat?
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!
Amazing story! Thank you guys for bringing different parts of the world to us 🤗
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!
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 ?
Awesome
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@@user-gj7xk5ud6syou hate china because of their people or because they challenge america top spot
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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!
Yea Chinese people are not shy like the Japanese are.
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
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
we asians are most kindhearted
they are suuuper kind. looove foreigners. love them too much, if you ask me
wow, even though I am living in China I never heard about this city before. Thank you for this video guys. it will really help me to explore this amazing city. I love the way you guys shoot the vlog.😍
Your interactions looked very genuine. I hope you are showing the rest of the world some wisdom in managing 1.4 billion people.
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.
Sick video again
I hope most people separate the Chinese communist government and Chinese people, China has over five thousand years of history and culture.
@@isabellawong8744you mean like how people should seperate genocidal American gov from Americans?
@@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!
@@nonyabizness997 Right, like North Korean are truly love Kim dictator and willing to die for him.
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.
people are just racist, im glad to hear you enjoy your visits!
@@ot7stan207not racist actually, just blinded by biased (with obvious purposes) contents 😕
It’s so much safer than walking around at night in America lmao
@@equallyrawzyeah 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
@@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
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!
so warm-hearted❤❤❤
Still nuts to be watching Yes Theory exploring urban China. Finally happened after so long of pondering when
I feel the same! Actually looking forward to go back already and do more!!
@@YesTheory if plans line up to do so, don’t hesitate! Looking forward to see and live vicariously through the videos 👀
@@YesTheoryhey buddy why is Paris so dirty but so beautiful I want to visit and help clean up
Had no idea this place existed, I live in Paris and the resemblance is crazy Thanks for sharing ❤
@@YesTheorycan’t wait to see you again!❤
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 😂😂
This is so nice, to see is to believe.❤ Thank you.
Wow, what a fascinating place with a lovely community!
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.
You are welcomed to move to China, it’s certainly a safer place for you, bro
It’s not as dirty and dangerous as Paris is so that’s a huge plus
Hello fellow Parisian
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
@@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.
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.
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
You would love Nazi Germany!!!!
They can thank henry kissinger
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.
Yes, indeed, rootless cosmopolitanism is da bomb.
What a lovely story in this friendly city, it makes me feel so warm! Thank you so much!
I just checked and it turns out I uploaded a video on Fake Paris the day before you guys. Obviously don't have the same production value but it's pretty cool to see your guys perspective on it. Loved the interactions with the locals and I hope China treated you guys well!
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.
yep it also is growing and not failed at all lol freakin title misleadin
@@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
@@cwpv2477people tend to move in when they cut the price down to be super cheap, like when it failed to turn a profit.
Good point
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.
Always amazing videos and stories and a lot to learn for us.
17:03 That is one expressive kid. Love the video! Cant stop smiling ❤
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.
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 🙏
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! :)
depression doesn't exist, you are simply a loser
@@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.
Thomas, you are best example in earth for me. And for lots of people too. Thanks for all
Thank you Yes theory! Ya guys are amazing)
You guys are awesome! Keep opening all of our minds with your true personal experiences.
Hey guys Thomas here, I absolutely love all these comments!! So many amazing and beautiful stories!! Let’s go team 👏
Just watched. I heard about this town long time ago, nice to see it's not completely abandoned and waste of resources
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
Not what I was expecting either
I saw one in macau.. there's replica of everything in venetian macau
I'm a big fan of your channel! I also invite you to visit IRAN one day
I’m an American, and I’ve been living in Beijing for more than 5 years now. It’s surprisingly chill and safe here compared to what the media describes it to be like. People are people no matter where you go, and Chinese people are very friendly people.
I’d be interested to hear you elaborate more on your experience there.
@@SuperIce6374 Well being an American, I was used to having to always be on my guard when in public. It’s so easy to get something stolen or to get caught up in a bad situation. In China it’s a lot different. I can’t count the number of times I or a friend has left something somewhere (e.g. a phone, passport or wallet) and getting it back because people here do the right thing. People here in China are also very generous. They are always sharing things like snacks or showing some form of hospitality without even thinking about it. People here are very friendly and family oriented, so it’s not uncommon to see young children playing outside unsupervised. The crime rate in China is really low. Citizens don’t own guns. Police officers don’t even carry firearms, so it makes day to day activities less stressful. Another thing that makes China a less stressful place to live is the public transportation. It’s so easy to get around all parts of China without owning a car. The bullet trains are amazing, and most cities have excellent subway systems and public buses. Those are some of the main reasons why living in China has been so chill and safe.
The media doesn’t depict Chinese crime levels as dangerous. Don’t twist words. They just steal everything. They literally replicated a city.
@@JackWaParker there is a big Chinese company that installed a industrial set here in my city, Brazil. Due to political ignorance and in some cases, racism.. most people laugh at them and make jokes about those who work in that company. But they pay much more than average companies in here. They offer studies scholarships for the younger to get qualified, there are sports and social areas around the buildings.. and if u know mandarin, they might even hire u without any specific job in there. The Chinese bosses and committee always come here for events and inaugurations... always smiley and festive... but the mayor never smiles or seems friendly in official pictures. Its a shame... I hate this and after seeing videos like this, I feel like I should invest some time learning their language and try a job outside.. cause Im so tired of this country.. I have post degree, lots of studies and it is still so hard to afford my own living, plus dealing with stupid and poorly educated people at work, at home, at public spaces. not to mention I cant go outside late at night as I used to when I was a teen.. the city grew but criminality too. I dont feel like I belong here anymore.
@@JackWaParker Hahaha, the translator translated cool as low temperature. It’s really cold in Beijing now hahaha
I feel like I went there too and experienced it all. Thank you for sharing this experience to all of us. 🧡💚💗✨
OMG! …so refreshing…so interesting….so heartwarming….as a Senior citizen ….you guys give me hope❤
I really admire your storytelling and how you put ordinary people in the centre. Far away from any political agendas! Keep it up! 👍🏻
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.
Love how you guys are not afraid to put yourselves out there. Please be safe and continue your journeys.
They’re in one of the safest countries in the world,safer than their own country, for sure they will be safe 😅
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!
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.
It’s just one sided
Mail order bride.
@@teleamorwtf lol
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!
@@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.
This 'city' is amazing, not just for it's mirror reflection of Paris, but because the people in China seem to want to protect Paris more so than do the people in Paris.
Parisians are very proud of their city. I wonder if replicating cities started with Las Vegas hotels to attract tourists. And Macau replicates Las Vegas! But what's going on in Dubai is very, very strange.
You guys are Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience in China 💕😍
I spent a month in China working the Tour of Qinghai Lake. This was so much like my experiences. Huge cities I never heard of that were ghost towns during the day but came alive on the streets at night! The people were just as nice and wanted to talk and take pictures with us. Beautiful country filled with amazing nice people!
this is a sleeping suburb, residents work in the city and come back after work. That's why way more people at night than daytime.
Reads like a propaganda.
@@xiongliu3770 well every city we were in or drove through was like this. Seemed to be a ghost town until after normal working hours, then the black markets opened up and life on the streets bloomed
@@XGN05 sorry you never traveled in your life. Must be sad to think like this. Stay in your hole
@@ek.74.914 Oh did i touch yo nerve? I'd rather not travel to that shithole ever again, even for free.
I initially thought this was going to be a video exposing China as selling an empty facade, cities that are copied for show with no depth but it ended in such a wholesome way. I guess no matter what, humanity shines through :)
Unless you go to Saudi..
yeah that was the point of the video it’s a fake and obvious chinese propaganda
@@tomb9050 well I don't know about the Saudis but UAE have a point. Building a useless tall ass tower is cool as frick
@@eVill420 anyone that lives in the UAE and likes it lives in a very sheltered and narrow world.
Most of the uninhabited 'ghost cities' shown in western media, are now fully or partially populated. Think from a logical perspective. If China's population is 1.4bn and still growing, why would they leave those places abandoned? The narrative that China is an abandoned real estate project is way off the mark.
Love yall so much and your content!!!!
I loved this episode! Thank you!
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!
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!
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.
This was amazingm , not only the little Paris, but for the big feelings you found there.
This ia crazy! Thank’s for the content .
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😘
看到头像像是住范儿大狮子，居然真的是 🤣
@@chenwhaoyou calling him a lion?
@@Iugeer That's a nickname I guess
@@Iugeer 一个在bibilili上传视频的视频作者，大狮子是他的昵称
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
I’m Chinese but I don’t even know this place exists! Awesome video, and thanks for sharing this amazing journey to the world🥰
It's insane! You should definitely try to visit - we really, really appreciated it and people there are amazing!
Its Nice to see a different perspective from you guys! Also, im gonna miss Thomas só much!!
Love the video :) super inspiring to see what happens if we just wait