Returning to this Chinese village 5 years later: what’s changed? 🏘 回到我五年前做执教的村，有什么变化么？
In 2017, I taught at a summer camp here for three weeks - now I am back five years later to reminisce in this beautiful village in the mountains of northwest Yunnan ⛰ Let's relive the memories of my first ever time living in rural China!
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谢谢你，姑娘。你教过的孩子们不会忘记他们有一个来自美国的漂亮老师，家长们也会感谢你
#跟美国没什么关系， 自己来中国留学，只能代表自己。 感谢支教是无上光荣宝贵财富 ， 不是每个中国大学生都有机会能去的偏远山区支教的，去的几乎都是党员 。 不管中国人 外国人，以后留在中国以后对他们找其他工作，升迁都是很有帮助的 ， 你想想就知道了， 对于老外就是得到未来的一扇窗☀️。
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Another great video, thank you both. I do have another consideration. I’m 50 & did the same; move to the city after graduating school. What I have noticed with many cultures around the world, when people retire many move to the country. The city does take a toll mentally & emotionally so many people seek peace & quiet after retirement. Please pass this along to the people at all levels & ages. Infrastructure & progress should continue to be discussed for the present & future. More people would probably return after retirement if their life in the country was more convenient (trains, paved roads, accessible supplies (water, food & medicine), … Please continue sharing true China with the world. Also, thank you for being a great US ambassador to beautiful China. Much respect, gratitude & a little jealousy. 😁🙇♂️
@@zackk7175 You are a net army '1450' or called 'Tower Green Spot' raised by the Taiwan government
@@zackk7175 You are a loser and a poor bastard. You should pay more attention to the millions of poor people who lost their lives in Europe and the United States. Shanghai is only a little bit higher price because of the epidemic control, and the city blockade will end soon, much better than ur fake news.
@@zackk7175 heard?not by your eyes?
@@zackk7175 I heard your mom died
Cia bots are working hard. It hurts them when there is some positiveness about China. Btw, did the Native American got rid of their alcohol supply by the USA government yet? They need to get back to real life, you should stop poisoning them and let them become politicians and show the world who they are!
谢谢你去云南偏远地区支教，你比我们大多数中国人做得好！很荣幸订阅了你的频道，你就像阳光一样，温暖，开朗！祝善良的阳离子拍出更好的作品，幸福，快乐，健康！💗
this thing about china keeps amazing me: in less than 5 years, so many changes can happen in such a remoate small place, not just any change, but big, significant changes
I respect you Katherine. If modern China's founding fathers were still alive, they would respect you as well cause you really investigated and understood the grass roots of rural China. You are Chinese people's true friend.
Isn't it just wonderful to revisit past journeys to reflect how far you have come along. I like your channel as both you guys are young at heart. Wei prancing on cue and your own ideosynchrocies are similar to my 16 yo niece. I think my ideal retirement plan would be to bike across China, simply exploring. In the mean time, I just live vicariously through your channel. Keep up with the wonderful adventures.
Glad you like the videos , more adventures coming soon🌻🌻🌻
@@zackk7175 How about those USA poor covid death? They are confirmed (not hearsay) over 990,000 death.
@@zackk7175 Oh no Zack K! Oh no! They are all starving to death! Waiting for Uncle Sam and the great civilisations of the west to come to their rescue. Ho ho ho. ....Ai yo yo.....As the bishop is fond of saying. As the bishop is fond of saying.......Poor, poor Shanghai! Poor, poor Shanghai residents!
@@zackk7175 You are a net army '1450' or called 'Tower Green Spot' raised by the Taiwan government
@@zackk7175 You are a loser and a poor bastard. You should pay more attention to the millions of poor people who lost their lives in Europe and the United States. Shanghai is only a little bit higher price because of the epidemic control, and the city blockade will end soon, much better than ur fake news.
To me, this one of the best video so far, especially it's the essence is to compare what had happened since 2017, a short break of 5 years. Priceless to witness all the modernization taking place, such as solar street lights and prefect constructed concrete rural road with side weather drain, the most outstanding improvement is the modern looking train and the provision shop, definitely it is a very appreciative improvement after 5 short years.. Jiayoi..👍👍👍
Windmills with environmentally friendly power generation and street lamps with solar panels. New entertainment and rest places for villagers.
@@zackk7175 They are certainly better than the 999,900 covid death in USA.
@@zackk7175 You are a net army '1450' or called 'Tower Green Spot' raised by the Taiwan government
@@zackk7175 I have heard that some trolls are around? Is that you?
@@zackk7175 Lies will satisfy you. You haven't heard enough lies
感谢能为大家展示真实的中国。也谢谢您曾经对中国乡村教育的付出。
You’re an admirable person! A beautiful lady inside and out. Wishing you the best that life in China can offer. May you always love living there❤️
China can offer genocide and brutal Authoritarianism.
I wholeheartedly concur! Katherine you’re a beautiful soul. Open minded, kind, appreciative of the little things in life, compassionate, curious. Wei is such a lucky man. Thank you for showing us a side of China most vloggers don’t bother with.
i have to say Chinese people are not too camera shy and contribute to the character of travel vlogs filmed in the cities and regions. I watch travel vlogs from other countries such as India Middle East , eastern Europe and japan. most places have similarly interesting and friendly people but the Japanese vlogs are sometimes super dull becuz the locals there almost never interact on camera and tend to blend into the background as much as trees and lamp posts
Chinese people in China are quite welcoming, friendly and would gladly chat with you (and take a pic with you lol), especially if you can speak the language since speaking English isn't as easy for them.
Shy is not the word I would describe but I'm sure they are by in large most in nature. I think if anything else it's a cultural things very respectful and polites
I have lived in Europe for many years, and slowly I understand how the western social manners works. This is completely different in China. Chinese has some etiquettes, but not so important in daily live. The only principle is to be genuine. For people don't used to it, it can be very rude and savage, but it is because people don't like to wear masks.
I'm Japanese and totally agree with you. We put smile on our face only because we don't want to make enemies, but inside we are really not so welcoming foreign people. Not everyone though, but many are like that
@@s.s.4916 空気を読んでculture should be cancelled.
How beautiful is rural China! Really. It is so peaceful and amazing and although many things have changed in this village, life goes on quietly and if compared to that of the big cities, it is just a paradise where it is worth living Thank you for sharing your adventure in China
It's not paradise. Rural life is hard, there are few jobs and that's why people people move to the cities.
It's always nice to go back to a place you've visited and things are better for the people. Everybody wishing well for everyone.
I grew up in a rural environment like this in northern China, and I hope it doesn't disappear. Thank you for what you do for the kids.
你一直住那里，可以吗？
@@user-ks1fg7yf8i 希望政府可以引导乡村的发展，而不是一味的大城市化，退休应该会选一个小城市生活
@@westleyma 小城市确实不错，该有的都有，没有的快递也快，东西还便宜
如果有好的工作机会为什么不留？现在要努力改变，让人们不必再奔波
未看先赞，对阳离子的视频质量就是这么有信心。
@@zackk7175 It is not a good idea to talk about politics in this channel. But since you mentioned Shanghai, I think it is necessary to respond you. First, the situation you mentioned is real. I have seen relevant requests for help on Chinese social media platforms. Second, Individual people's difficulties are the results of local government negligence, but this is usually because the local government has forgotten them, not because government does not want to help them. Shanghai has a population of 25 million, and if the government makes one mistake for every million people, it makes 25 mistakes. Third, anyone in need of help can ask for help through Chinese social media platforms, and every asking will be noticed by the government, which helps prevent local governments from forgetting you. Fourth, dynamic zero-COVID policy is designed by the Chinese government to protect the majority of people, especially the elderly. The Chinese government believes that everyone is equal and that life is the highest human right. Fifth, the people who need help the most are those who don't have access to the Internet. If you find anyone left behind, please help them contact the Shanghai government instead of querying me here. I'm just quietly enjoying Katherine's journey.
谢谢你 没有任何偏见用你美好的善良的爱爱着中国土地上的每个人。世界需要像你这样充满热情的天使来中国。谢谢你把真实的中国展示给世界！wishing you the best!! With love ❤️
原來陽離子五年前就已經來這如此偏僻的地方支教了！不禁令我起敬。給妳點讚👍👍👍！
This is the first time I have ever watched your channel. It gives me such warm feeling and I do hope that people with such a real human hart like you can at last bridge the gap between the eastern and western world together so that everyone can live in peace and treat each other with love and respect.
每到一地，都能和当地人交流，融入。受到当地人欢迎和接纳。美丽善良的灵魂无论在哪里都是善缘无限。
I feel like I am having an adventure myself just watching your video.
Another great video Katherine
Lovely video as always. Thank you ❣️
姑娘的中文水平是所有会说中文的外国博主最好的，对中文的理解入木三分，讲话直接干脆、简洁明了、思路清晰。视频真实、自然、纯朴。。。每一个画面都让人愉悦，每一期都值得期待👍
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The kids were lucky to have you as their summer camp teacher. Happy smiles of down to earth simple living.
Very impressive. I visited shanghai first time in 1988. At that time, the countryside of shanghai was pretty much the same as the village now. China has changed a lot in the past 34 years.
It is so wonderful to see that things have improved for these villages. Thanks for sharing.
Love this trip down memory lane. Little by little living standard improves: paved roads, convenience stores, better trains. More home made cured ham!
I admire your passion for the villages of China 🇨🇳 and desire to follow along with your journey. The Chinese people seem very humble, generous and kind.
They are welcoming of almost any visitor regardless of ethnicity. They used to 'harass' white people for picture but I guess by now, they've seen a fair bit and no longer do that as much.
@@k.k.c8670 thank you
Thank you for teaching these students!
Such an inspiration! hope you all the best! I am rooting for you!
Thanks for showing this tiny village. I’m glad it brings you such sweet memory.
So refreshing to watch yr video. Always Something new away from well beaten tracks. 👍👍👍
Very enjoyable video ..the village still looks good and original..great..
Time stood still for you to have fond memories, just amazing!! Fond memories are entrenched in your heart forever!! Go Katherine!!🤗🤗🤗
Thank you , amazing and beautiful story .
Lovely..thank you for documenting beautiful rural life in China for all to see..
Extremely awesome, Kath & Wei! :)
👍👍👍 Lovely vlog. Nice memory 🍾🥂
This revisit is so nice! I do like how you have weaved your past experience at this village with your environmental studies and how the villagers make their own organic fertilisers and the wind turbines. It’s a beautiful village.
Wondered if Katherine taught the villages how to make compost with their natural assets; as part of her environmental science lesson.
Revisited an old places which will bring back a lots memories . Good job 👍
So cool that you are discovering China. Keep up the good work and enjoy!
great vlog hard to come by such nice & positive view of changes in Chinese village！
Really impressive to learn your passion to help these remote regions. The world is a better place with you guys.
It must be a memorable and wonderful experience for the local students! Thank you Katherine, for recording the life in this village, it will be meaningful after years you come back.
Excellent trip down memory lane. Well done, fellow teacher! =)
Thank you. for sharing this and the help provided to the rural area. Thanks. 衷心感谢您。 谢谢。
Mahalo for this beautiful revisit story! We enjoyed a glimpse of your ongoing journey of aloha!
I feel gracefulness from this. Thanks so much.
wow, i'm glad you made a visit there cuz not too people would do that & for sure it's a priceless memory; yunnan is so close to my home country north viet nam ha noi. your videos always have a positive sign for learning something new & exciting. thank you! NYC
👍👍👍nice video Katherine ! Thank you !
Thank you very much for the video. Love seeing rural areas of china
Katherine, the wonderful ambassador of goodwill. Liked, subscribed. Have many more happy adventures ❤️
Thank you Katherine for sharing such an amazing and impressive video. And actually all the videos you uploaded are very nice. I almost watched all of your videos on KZhead
Great video! Love ❤️ it!
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience teaching those kids in such a rural area. Those kids you taught will surely remember your kindness and warmth. I wish my daughter had such an experience. You have a lot of my respect for what you did then and what you’re doing through these videos.
This is one of the best video you ever produced! It is warm and heart melting .
5年前你在偏远的山村支教？我的天，你真像一个天使！😍
Subscribed and like. Humble mankind with good heart! Great job! Respected.🙏
Very nice video showing the improvements.
I love you, Katherine! Thank you for the things you are doing, you are an angel!
🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍You did such an amazing work . What a good memory that you did and you had 5 years ago . Love it so much . After watched many of your videos, I don’t think you can ever find a life where you are now from everyone video you have been traveling to each place in China , people you have known and able to have someone like Wei to accompany you for you both to grow together in China . What a precious place , precious experience you had . I hope you continue to create more precious and beautiful memories with Wei . Blessings 💕💕🙏🙏🙏
So beautiful . Can’t wait to go back to my own country side in hainan. Thanks you two , be safe !
Random video recommendation & I loved it ❤️.. Your Energy & Passion for Life
Picturesque landscape. Beautiful and healthy people.
You got a new sub! Keep your fantastic job～
I feel like you are really doing great things in China, amazing stuff.
Thanks for this video. I had worked myself up in to a pretty bad frenzy of negativity over the last few weeks...so much seems to be going wrong. I needed something that just shows another side of life and some real genuine positivity.
Katherine, you are the best! Energy, entusiasm, passionate narrative AND great Mandarin!!!!
Like the positive energy through out your video!
like ur videos very much,different angle and different china from countryside, really really amazing!
@8:39 I remember seeing those roof mounted solar water heaters when I traveled there about 15 years ago. Brings back so many nice memories :-) Thank you for sharing!
Some small parts of the episode were blurry, but the story was simply brilliant. Thank you for sharing such wonderful memory/journey of yours Katherine. Wow, you taught the kids environmental science and ecology related materials? That is extraordinary! The amount of knowledge and the mastery of the language.....you have a deep connection and understanding with the Chinese cultural aspects. You husband Wei is a very lucky man indeed, having the luck of finding a rare soul like you. A pretty girl with a pretty heart. Wish you guys a lot of good fortune, happiness, and a meaningful life. Thank you again for sharing this wonderful journey and glad China has you as a part too.
Wonderful seeing the village
Another fantastic video!!
Thanks to both of you ❤️❤️
As a Chinese born and living outside of China, I am very jealous of you. Speaking Chinese (because I can't) and traveling China. It's the first time I watched a video of you and I already like your channel. My dream is to do what you do now, I really love the content.
Welcome to Wuxi, Jiangsu,欢迎！我来江苏无锡
Same here, I'm trying to learn mandarin though
谢谢你所做的奉献，也谢谢你在youtube的频道，可以让更多人了解更真实的中国。
Lovely, liked everything , i especially liked it when u said " even if u forget me i will still remember u " ❤
You are a very nice human being. I like your video contents, your narratives, and your positivities.
Fantastic memories. Being a sentimental bloke it brought a tear to my eyes. Kind Regards.
Such a touching video,hope you all the best for your kindness!
谢谢你为我的家乡所做的一切，谢谢。
Always the best video here.
Hahaha, it is so cute seeing Wei prancing with the backpack 🤣 Thank you for a lovely video! 😃 Wow so nice to come back and see the changes. It is a shame you weren't able to meet any of the students you taught...
Yes I wish I could have seen them , but it’s just been too long , they are all in middle or high school now which is a different school somewhere else 😭
El genial ver estos pueblos haces un buen trabajo trayendo estos videos, también es interesante ver la vida rural de China, saludos
Thank you for showing us the other side of China!
Hi, Katherine. Thank you for the wonderful videos over the years. My wife and I have followed you all over. Thank you and keep up the good work. From an old Hokie (73).
Omg, nice to meet a fellow VT grad 😄😄😄
Deeply appreciate what you have done for these kids.
Very touching story.. Love it!
Love your enthusiasm!
What a lovely vlog Katherine!! Such a heart warming way to revisit old memories. Beautifully shot and edited, lovely use of music and your incredible narration! Really nice to see how the villagers prepare their own fertilizers. Love to see rural China! Oh, I can go on and on and on...but I have to stop somewhere! I never get bored listening you speak. Warm regards
Glad you liked it 😄😄 more coming soon🌸🌻
Another super wholesome vid! It's nice to think some of the kids from back would remember you even for a bit. Also, Tai'an gets plus points for the mini carvings and the guard goose that's very serious about the job ~
Wish I could have seen some of the kids I taught Back then, too bad they are all in middle and high school now and not at that school anymore 😭
Katherine - you have such a beautiful youthfulness about yourself. You constantly stop to look and admire everything around us, even if it is small. You actually remind me of my young child who gets me to "stop and smell the roses". I love your energy and positivity! Love from Australia :)
Nostalgic, soooo magic feeling. I've been living away from home for 8 years.
让人感动！ 感谢姑娘，世界需要更多像你这样的人，传播美好，分享美丽！
Everything has changed in this Chinese village, and at least it is perfectly preserved.
Thank you for your work and video in China.
What a beautiful countryside 😍
陽璃子的中文真的說得很棒 ！謝謝給我們這麼好的遊記，謝謝 ！
Thank you for sharing the video! Love the life in the village, the improvements are so great and environmental conserved. 😍 Thanks to the Chinese Government!