Tips for Travelling in China with Little Chinese Everywhere!

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Yan from ‪@littlechineseeverywhere‬ has travelled all over China, filming her series Unseen China. In this video we sit down and talk about how to get the best experience while travelling through this diverse country.
The video with the Watermelon Boy in Xinjiang: • MUSLIM street food mar...
Yan's Recommendations for Tip Planning:
1) www.trip.com
2) Lonely Planet
3) The APP Qu Naer 去哪儿
WATCH MORE OF YAN'S VIDEOS:
Yan in Xinjiang & Tibet: • MUSLIM street food mar...
Yan in Fujian: • China‘s BIGGEST tradit...
Yan in Yunnan: • Visiting a MUSLIM TOWN...
TIMESTAMPS:
00:30 Introduktion: Yan from Little Chinese Everywhere
1:14 Why do you travel?
1:56 Why do you go to "unseen" places?
2:48 How do you plan for a trip?
5:48 Travelling while creating content
6:40 Research before travelling & learning while there
8:29 Yan's hidden gems
10:39 Important to know for foreigners travelling in Western China
11:38 How to get an authentic experience when in China
14:53 Fear of travelling
15:23 Being a solo female traveller
15:57 Watermelon Boy
18:06 What does your family think about you being a KZfaqr?
18:38 What did you study at University?
19:21 Advice for vegetarians visiting China
19:58 Thoughts on accommodation
20:11 What apps do you use?
20:39 Access to nature/hiking
22:15 Tips for travelling in Yunnan
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My name is Miriam Follin. I’m a Swedish woman who has been living in-between Sweden and China since 2015. In 2017 I married my husband Yonghong, and we have since had two baby boys. In my videos I share life, culture and tradition (including food!) from China's countryside.
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@littlechineseeverywhere 2 ай бұрын

hey Miriam, thanks a lot for the interview💖! It's a pleasure to share my experience to everyone who is interested, and I hope my tips are helpful. P.s. you are right, most chinese are not so territorial, and we love extend our hospitality to strangers!

@lynj-c9153 2 ай бұрын

Your vlogs are truly amazing ❤

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

Thank YOU for agreeing!ing ❤🥰 It was really nice to sit down and talk to you, and I think many people will find it really helpful!

@GenaF Ай бұрын

Such a lovely video from both of you. I know I will never travel but I can still dream through watching your videos, Miriam and those of others.

@diegopetrucci2046 Ай бұрын

Thanks! Will visit Yunnan and Sichuan in November

@isaaclee1634 2 ай бұрын

Little Chinese Everywhere is one of my fav people, very humble, down to earth and pleasant.

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

She really is! And just as nice to talk to as she appears in her videos.

@santsuma 2 ай бұрын

I've followed Miriam for years and Yan since her trip from Europe to China. I've always wondered what she had studied in Europe. I think she studied in Switzerland, as she had Swiss friends when she did that lovely video about cheese making in the Swiss mountains, a special video for me because I spent a month in Vallais, Switzerland yars ago. She was speaking some German with them. I was curious about what she studied in Switzerland, good that Miriam asked: 1- Bachelor in landscaping architecture. 2- Master in Urban planning., 3- PhD in tourism geography. So, besides being this adorable, adventurous woman, she has a serious academic background as well. Wow, if I were some 170 years younger, hahaha, I would go to China and offer to work for her as a video editor, for FREE, as I don't need a salary. I've been following everything about China for some 5 years and I'm "aspiring" to go spend my retirement as n engineer in China, specifically in YUNNAN and start a small FREE private Math school for kids in one of those small idylic village there. I have to figure out how I could do that though but I definetely would love to spend the rest of my life in some Yunnan village around those little bubbly Math-loving Chinese kids.

@slaw2224 2 ай бұрын

That sounds just about what I hv in mind, but would hv to teach other subjects rather than maths, doubt that my maths degree from the UK is gd enough to teach Chinese children or I could be your assistant 😅

@wolsol 2 ай бұрын

You are very sincere and I hope you can achieve this ideal.

@myhugeairpot Ай бұрын

@@slaw2224I think that your English is good enough to teach kids, plus an OK mandarin is quite suitable to teach Chinese children in many places in China.hope ur dreams come true!

@gliu1431 2 ай бұрын

Wow Yan is so highly educated. I am surprised both of you get to know each other as I fan of both of you.

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

She is! I think it shows in her work too. A great person really! 🤗

@nancydonaldson3886 2 ай бұрын

I love Yans views of China . She shows the beauty and simplicity. Her Channel is called little Chinese everywhere

@LW78321 2 ай бұрын

I love watching Yan because she's so authentic and loves exploring unknown areas and she can chat to locals with such ease

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

Her videos are very special, and she has a really lovely personality too!

@user-lg7cm4vt5l 2 ай бұрын

Her favourite experience while travelling she narrated the little boy Mehmet from uyghur is actually also my favourite video. A young child but very kind and enthusiastic to invite and let others know of their culture❤❤❤

@Cheryl.C 2 ай бұрын

Katherine's journey?

@user-lg7cm4vt5l 2 ай бұрын

@Cheryl.C no, it was one of Yan's journeys

@Cheryl.C 2 ай бұрын

@@user-lg7cm4vt5l ahhh I remember now... the young boy who invited her to sleep on the rooftop 😅

@anthonymathews3872 2 ай бұрын

Yan uses a simple formula that we all relate to, and why she is so successful.

@skada3242 2 ай бұрын

Two of my favorites!!! Enjoy both your channels.

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@EuroTravChannel 2 ай бұрын

There are so many influencers online, but Miriam and Little Chinese are two of my favorites. They are both well educated, positive, thoughtful, not really political and they bring me to places NEW to me! For Miriam, I like the way your chat with others. There are so many people you can chat with, and there are so many topics. You can sit down and draw an annual plan, or maybe two year plan if you like. For Little Chinese, it's completely ok to date and marry a Whiteman. It's ok for every healthy person despite that it's really not our business.

@artistlovepeace 2 ай бұрын

Oh wow. I love that channel, Little Chinese Everywhere.

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

She’s amazing! ❤️

@Alyssa-rk4xq 2 ай бұрын

What a great surprise to see this! 🎉love both of your channels

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It was such a pleasure to talk to her, she's so kind and a lovely person!

@clarissagafoor5222 2 ай бұрын

I love 'Little Chinese Everywhere'. And why am I NOT surprised you two got together like this?❤

@user-zr4kx5ow9v 2 ай бұрын

your voice is magic that let people feel calm down

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

❤️

@zchu3179 2 ай бұрын

Two tips about hiking in China: 1. Most natural spaces are publicly owned either by the state, or by the village collective. So there is no "private property/no trespassing" kinda thing in China. And Chinese people are generally not that territorial so as long as you are not crazy you can go where ever you like. 2. Many trails in the mountainous area were built to facilitate the communications between the villages and they are generally called "Gu Dao/古道“ which literally means "ancient roads". They are usually very solidly built with stones and by following these "Gu Dao" you can go from one village to another. Most villages should have the modern paved road connected to the towns and cities so you can always get the ride if you decided to wrap up the hiking for the day.

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

This is very good advice! I’ll pin this comment so that more people see it! Thank you for sharing 🙏

@santsuma 2 ай бұрын

@zchu3179 This is what I had imagined but wasn't sure about it. Thank you for the info. Natural areas belonging to the state, province, or villages are 100 times better a system than the Western capitalist private ownership. In Brazil, almost most natural areas are private property, and A LOT of land is not used for anything, owners keep it just for investment/speculation. There are public natural parks but the total area is too small, compared to the huge size of the country.

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

That sounds quite annoying in Brazil! I think in the US it's also quite tricky with land? I'm lucky to have access to nature in Sweden, where you basically have the right to be in any natural area. So we have plenty of forest and hiking trails to move about and forage in!

@santsuma 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Miriam, for this lovely interview with Yan! A special treat for me, I admire boith of you. I like her channel's name..."Little Chinese Everywhere¨, so true.

@mochichichi2458 2 ай бұрын

I love this

@Thepatyeo 2 ай бұрын

Yan - We will looked forward to your next journey and you have our fullest support to all your videos. Please don’t rush, take your time , love all of your sharing ❤🥰🙏

@wrpsocal3838 2 ай бұрын

I'm also a subscriber to both channels. ❤ it when people I follow collaborate! Thank you both for sharing 😊

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

❤️🥰🤗

@linkan4738 2 ай бұрын

Miriam. Nice interview.

@ExpatNatt 2 ай бұрын

So happy to see this collab!!

@yvonnebirch6026 2 ай бұрын

I follow all three of your channels and you are all my favorites 💕 I am so grateful to you for showing me parts of this world I knew nothing about. 🙏💕🙏

@halnicholas3791 2 ай бұрын

This was so cool. I’m a fan of you both. Really looking forward to your travel videos! 加油！

@yvonnebirch6026 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Miriam ! Much love to your family from your Dutch friend in California ❤️❤️

@linus631 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Exactly what people need! Please make more Videos about tips traveling in China! 😊

@deborahhaynes8361 2 ай бұрын

That was wonderful. I loved listening to all the different places. Thank you.

@sallychin9811 2 ай бұрын

I always look forward & love Yan's video Little Chinese Everywhere. She a very down to earth, kind & humble lady.

@fcsolis 2 ай бұрын

Little Chinese Everywhere is so pleasurable to watch. Thank you.

@orchidemmy6185 2 ай бұрын

Wow so exciting to see my 2 favorite vloggers in one video👍😃

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

@KeiPalace 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this great program, I hope you can work together again.

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, and for hanging out in the chat! So nice to talk to you!

@raymondlianto9882 2 ай бұрын

Good interview. Useful information when travelling in China.

@meowjanet 2 ай бұрын

Wow! My two favourite Vloggers ,,,together! Such a small world. Thanks Miriam. 😊

@gilliandempster5686 2 ай бұрын

I love Yan’s channel, we get to see how beautiful China and the Chinese people are. I was lucky to travel to limited places in China in 2014 and loved it ❤

@onamuir4985 2 ай бұрын

Grand interview! Thank you. 🥰

@Moodiac67 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Miriam, this is EXACTLY the interview I wanted to watch! Yan is an absolute treasure and her videos are a highlight of my week. Hope you have safe travels yourself.

@titi0208 2 ай бұрын

I am a big fan of both of you. I am also following the Little Chinese Everywhere channel. Love both of you guys ❤ #from Indonesia

@louisemichelle1428 2 ай бұрын

谢谢你们😊😊。I follow both of you❤

@janinafisher101 2 ай бұрын

Yan sounds like quite an amazing young woman, and her channel sounds interesting. She and you have a lot in common! Thank you for this conversation, and I look forward to seeing your travel videos, and to watching some of Little Chinese Everywhere!

@timbenson6577 2 ай бұрын

Most interesting to me is the agriculture and the markets which are on all the videos.I would love see a video exclusively about that.

@billradford2128 2 ай бұрын

You provide an excellent cross-over view of Chinese life while Yan gets closeup and personal with Chinese life in a way that intrigues everyone. I love both channels. I look forward to seeing how you balance east and west as you raise your family and with Yan I, like her, am just curious to see/learn more and more! Thank you both.

@zoeadams9419 2 ай бұрын

❤ the collaboration Miriam, I watched YAN'S Channel too.

@Cheryl.C 2 ай бұрын

I'm a subscriber to both of your channel! What a great collab 🫶🏻❤

@Jimmy_Chow 2 ай бұрын

哇哦，你俩终于同框啦😊

@hawkgui 2 ай бұрын

她怕读不来中文

@billradford2128 2 ай бұрын

You both noted that language is a barrier and that is true if you speak no Chinese (usually Mandarin) at all. But if you can speak a little, enough to cover common issues, you will be very warmly welcomed even if their dialect/accent prevents you understanding them! A young person of 50 or less should be able to learn enough to make travelling rewarding in a year. It took me 5 years, but I was 60 when I had my first lesson, and now I have travelled a lot of the east alone!

@Danny-bt5wg 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I agree with you!

@hendrik7502 2 ай бұрын

Yan us awesome!

@thaiajin 12 күн бұрын

Wow Yan is already soo famous. When I started following her she just had 72 subscribers 😅 but I stuck with her following her journey from Switzerland crossing Silk road borders til I yearned to study Mandarin as well so I could understand the Hanzis(Chinese characters) on her screen until now it ballooned to over 300k subscribers. I had no doubt she will reach this. Thanks for this podcast interview. Congrats Yan!❤❤❤

@ellencattan 2 ай бұрын

Yan is the one person whose videos I look forward to. I hope she keeps on sharing with us, she is not only very intelligent, but down to earth, has amazing drone skills. She opens our eyes to unseen people and cultures, and does it so naturally, unpretentious. She has a warm heart 💜💜.

@user-fd2nx8fz5z 2 ай бұрын

Yo sigo a Jabiertzo, otro youtuber casado con una China y me gusta porque está recorriendo China con su mujer y su hija pequeña. Nos enseña pueblos pequeños, lugares preciosos. China me parece increíble

@yvonnebirch6026 Ай бұрын

Yan is so charming ! Thank you for presenting her here Miriam. I did not know her name, just that sweet face. And that she travelled through Europe, Switzerland ! Great reporting ! It is night time here, I fell asleep ….. after. Making that comment half way. And now I could finish it.

@luxi2701 17 күн бұрын

No wonder Yan was a master at traveling, she got a phd in tourism studies 🎉🎉🎉

@mariobacolod 2 ай бұрын

your my no1.favorite chinese blogger ..even if im not yet travelling china..i feel my self spirit rather that you brought me in your mesmerizing country

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

She really makes wonderful videos! 🥰

@RuoxiangChau Ай бұрын

So happy to see the two of you together! What a nice collaboration. You're a great interviewer, Miriam! :) Love this format too among your collection of videos.

@suginami123 2 ай бұрын

Fabulous meet up. I know both content makers well. Always super content. ❤❤❤❤

@lilyganam9850 10 күн бұрын

I really enjoy watching Yan’s video on Unseen China…awesome beautiful places. Thank you Yan and i hope i could visit Guilin Y’shou one day. 👏 to both of you.

@jimingchan6384 2 ай бұрын

Besides Little Chinese Everywhere there's another very good blogger Atlas Explore China on YT..His videos are primarily focused on rural areas/scenery and festivals..He only speaks Mandarin but English subtitles are available..

@pppantz Ай бұрын

❤ Yan.

@rian4104 8 күн бұрын

I rarely subscribe to traveling channel, but yours and Yan's channel I instantly subscribe after watching the first video, which is the one about walnut and chili. And this is the second video I watched from your channel. I subscribed to Yan's channel when her video views averaging under 5000 views, but I'm sure her channel will grow very fast because her content is really captivating. I'm sure your channel will grow fast too if you keep making the kind of video like the one with walnut and chili. Don't go to tourist spot, just go make a simple village life video and talk spontaneously to locals.

@Kairava 2 ай бұрын

How nice to see you both together! :) What a pleasant video!

@designqq8905 2 ай бұрын

Well well well, two of my three favorite KZfaqrs I always recommend to people, when will we get to see you with Katherine's journey to the East

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

Should be out sometime in summer, but filmed it already in December 😀❤️

@wrpsocal3838 2 ай бұрын

OMGosh, right!!??? ❤ all 3 channels as well 😊

@eeveearlo7469 2 ай бұрын

Yes these are my 3 as well!!!!

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

You're so sweet, all of you

@lizerich7044 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing the little Chinese anywhere is one of my favorite channel

@AndrewShank-tg9ge 2 ай бұрын

Hello Miriam, thank you for sharing this, Yan is great, love her videos

@erictansweebeng5498 2 ай бұрын

An interview with Annie Lowdermilk or better known by her stage name as Tang Bo Hu!!!

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

That would be amazing!! ✨

@fredm5245 19 күн бұрын

Miriam, Yan. Love this vlog and all of Yan’s as I lived in China for three years at the turn of the century and have made many trips back since. The last a year ago with a four year Covid exclusion. I will turn 80 in July so my chances are getting less, so your vlogs are so important to me. Xie xie ni from this Xin Xi Lan laowai…

@venerpaez5527 2 ай бұрын

I love your channel❤very informative about different cultures. Thank you for sharing and bringing us with you..looking forward for your next travels❤❤take care❤

@user-to9em8wc3m 2 ай бұрын

Watching from chiang mai thailand

@ghengizkhan790 2 ай бұрын

Informative interview. Yan is a very brave girl travelling & exploring solo in pursuit of her dream with a bit of Paddy Doyle' spirit added in! Happy exploring 🙏 to both of you!

@ginakarwita808 2 ай бұрын

Wouw , 👍👍👍👍

@johnkiel1000 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@azwer730 2 ай бұрын

Super cool interview.. I love little China everywhere.. channel ❤

@yklow7546 2 ай бұрын

I went to some of the places you went in Xinjiang recently, it's really interesting and unique compare to the usual tourist places. This interview is very informative, thanks

@lohpl954 2 ай бұрын

Great to see both of you whom I followed as well in this interview. Great stuff👍

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

❤️❤️

@eeveearlo7469 2 ай бұрын

I am learning so much from your channel!

@ulrikastrom9709 2 ай бұрын

Yan is fantastic! I learn so much about Chinese culture and history. Absolutely wonderful! Thanks for highlighting her channel! Now maby I will follow you. Will check out some of your videos.😊

@ulrikastrom9709 2 ай бұрын

... Åh, såg just att du är från Sverige! Jag med. Nu följer jag självklart dig!! Längtar så efter att besöka Kina. Är helt uppslukad av historiska c-drama gärna 40 ep men kan inte språket. Nu när kinapodden i p1 lagt ner 😢 är jag hungrig på info från annat håll. 😂 Allt gott! /Ulrika

@user-sw6kr9do4m 2 ай бұрын

经常关注的两个博主互动 🎉

@bktan3111 2 ай бұрын

❤ha surprise surprise i do subscribe to both. Tqvm. Hope to start from the beginning. U just ended.

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing up! And for subscribing to us both! 😃

@hayashi62 2 ай бұрын

I just subscribed to your channel Mariam. Watching all your beautiful videos now especially with your mother in law making the delicious traditional food.😊 luv from Malaysia

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

Aw, thank you so much! 🥰

@meilinliu4387 Ай бұрын

❤❤

@2wwwilly 2 ай бұрын

❤❤😂😂🎉🎉 👍 👍 👍 👍

@lynj-c9153 2 ай бұрын

Excellent vlog interview, love both of Yan's channels also!! I feel that even with many Chinese being very nice and accommodating like every country there are areas that would be unsafe for a non Chinese person especially if they are not very fluent in Chinese languages. But I wonder are there local guide networks of safe people this idea might be something to highlight?

@nanobio1355 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for covering your experience with vegetarian eating!

@MiriamFollin 2 ай бұрын

If you have more questions, just ask!

@atwarb 2 ай бұрын

Yan has the best demeaner! We love watching her videos. Thank you for the interview.

@abiramibala8630 Ай бұрын

Your videoes are super l understand english language little little my language tamil l am from india south indian lam watching your videoes all l ama house wife china very beautiful people very friendly

@KackyMuse 2 ай бұрын

I am curious if you will do video about "The deepest and largest natural well on earth is called Xiaozai Tiankang. It is located in Penji, in the heart of China." or if I missed one which you have already done. Thanks so much for your wonderful introduction to so many parts of China.

@alexlee9276 2 ай бұрын

it really help to know the language, yes?

@zhangguai 2 ай бұрын

哈哈哈哈哈哈哈我喜欢这个标题，像是个pun

@diegopetrucci2046 Ай бұрын

I think the questions are a bit banal and standard but the answers always manage to improve the video and give details

@designqq8905 2 ай бұрын

Miriam, I don't know how much Chinese can you read, The reason I am asking this is because your work reminds me of a well-known author 沈從文,

@user-bh8gu2kc1t 2 ай бұрын

你们的家庭视频竟然成了艺术品了👍👍㊗️㊗️

@eriche3326 2 ай бұрын

双厨狂喜

@Crom21 2 ай бұрын

its not easy

@user-oh2ev4wk4s 2 ай бұрын

What’s Yan’s channel name in BiliBili?

@dongwu518 2 ай бұрын

Open enough, Friends everwhere! one of my nick name is "骑行摄“, Riding, Walking, and Photo Shooting, my dream is RWP all over my homeland，and completed 70,000 kilometers of cycling，over G318、G214、silk road from xi'an to xiniang... age of 52.

@marysemazeres1430 2 ай бұрын

Hello Girls, From France, I am following both of your channels, I discovered First Myriam's one, some years ago before second child, when you where pregnant I think; I wondered if once you would make a vidéo together, that's done, thank you so much.

@gl7252 2 ай бұрын

I bought the latest Lonely Planet China - don’t bother. Surprisingly short on real useful info such train and flight schedules, accommodation, and long on unwanted opinions on Xinjiang and Tibet. There is a great deal of useful info by, surprisingly, tour agency websites such as China Discovery, China Highlights, Top China travel, etc.

@pingpong7810 2 ай бұрын

Hongkong country 🐨🐨🐨

@user-wc2gz6fy4j 2 ай бұрын

這頻道沒有政治請尊重。

@user-spee-222-aI-7 2 ай бұрын

little Chinese in title mean people or children

@ensteffo 2 ай бұрын

It is the name of Yan`s channel.

@Passiony-r 2 ай бұрын

Don't reveal all that great experiences that travelers and visitors to China can discover. They need the opportunity to discover the beauty and fun of Chinese and other ethinic cultures themselves. Some information is good but some experiences should be left a surprise.

@AaronSutton-fj2oz 9 күн бұрын

Rural China is indeed poor and backward,the government is focused on cities

@TheeCommentSection 2 ай бұрын

Basically she was doing a copy paste on little Chinese, copying homework. A typical European feature. Why not go in make your own formulae for the process. The whole conversation was basically, how can I copy your homework and get good grades.

@lmb4876 Ай бұрын

No, not at all…opening up something different ..not copy/paste.Discussing history then would be copy & paste?