Yan your videos have an immense impact to western people who are open minded and look to China - something which is new for us. You show us that China is beautiful and rich of culture which is mostly older than the whole western world. The rural life in this video touches me so much that I often cry. It reminds how life was hundreds of years before in my country. We are social beings and we can't live happily all alone. Now I love China so much!!!

Without a doubt..this is the BEST China content on youtube.

When you watch any of ‘Little Chinese Anywhere’ episodes you can safely hit the 👍 right away. All the videos in the series are full of genuine stories and intimate encounters with locals. Thank you Yan for letting us accompany you in your travels through rural China. I think I speak for everyone of your viewers that we are tired of all the other glossy videos that focus on the rat race life style. You show us the China that was thought to be long gone👍👍😄

I was born in china and now live in America. These videos really bring out my love for the Chinese people and the people specifically

These closely knitted societies can survive thousands of years because they are united and selfless. The whole village celebrate and mourn together. Each has clear responsiblity in these banquets. Hope when they move to cities they can keep to these traditions. Life is tough but everyone is happy. Thanks for bringing us such a wonderful story.

Wow! The American media has lied to the people here once again. How beautiful your country is. Thank you for showing us how wonderful it is. ❤

It's really a privilege to witness the real Chinese culture in your company. If it weren't for you we and the world would never dive so profoundly in this unseen China. Thank you very much.❤

A few years ago a group of us from Singapore and Malaysia travelled to Yunnan to photograph the rice terraces of Yuanyang. This place is a favourite with photographers from all over China. I remembered getting up early in the morning, at 4.30am to reach the rice terraces so that we can be in the front to set up our tripods and cameras. By 6.00am there were already large groups of photographers behnd us. As the sun rose above the horizon, the whole landscape has an almost a surreal look to it. If you like landscape photography, this is a must place to visit.

I am from Yunnan, have left for over 20 years ..... thank you for bringing me back to my dream land.

I’ve lived in China but have only visited the main tourist attractions, unfortunately. China is so vast it’s almost impossible to see all of its charm. What you’re showing us really is the mostly unseen China that most of us don’t have the chance to explore. I enjoy watching to your interactions with the local people - something that foreign KZfaqrs aren’t able to do to your extent. I hope you don’t mind me pointing this out - the expression is always “give me a thumbs up” - always plural, even though we’re only asking for the one ;)

Thanks for your beautiful drone scene

Don’t worry about your spoken English. You’re better than a lot of others. We understand what you’re sharing with us. Keep going. Have a good weekend. I’m a Malaysian

Much thanks for this very very interesting video - I have sent it to friend in Russia - England and Jamaica - In Jamaica are many Chinese people old - before i was born - I am 82+ - and new ones over the past 10/15 years - I went to school in Jamaica with Chinese people and in 2015 Imet again the Chinese lady that I bought sweet from when I was 6 years old - she lives in my village in Jamaica and she did not forget who I was - it was great - she could remember what I used t be - always wanting to buy more sweets but not having enough money - she died in 2016 - aged 96 years old - a truly wonderful woman

My God! What a marvellous channel. You are such a genuine & natural presenter, Yan. Great to finally see a lovely young Chinese woman presenting her country in such a natural, open manner and with fantastic English as well. An amazing ambassador for your country, Yan. ❤

Awesome video, Yan. As a Canadian born Chinese, I am so tempted to explore this region when I move to China permanently next year. 🙏

The rice terraces are beautiful like stained glass windows. Village life is so wholesome and communal.

Keep up the awesome works!

Thanks!

Thanks for sharing the vlog about the Hani people in Yunnan.👍 Your video took me back to this extremely kind and beautiful ethnic group. I visited a Hani village in the Honghe region as a backpacking college student thirty years ago. I was fortunate to meet the village chief, a wise and amiable old man. Although I couldn't understand his words, I conveyed greetings and communicated through a local guide. Upon learning I was from Shanghai and Nanjing, the old man warmly inquired about the cities and invited me to share an early lunch. It was the best Hani-style semi-dried beef I've ever tasted. Hani girls are healthy and beautiful, with incredibly lush hair and braids. Their braids are as thick as a girl's arm when coiled on top of their heads. While climbing a mountain together, I asked one girl if these beautiful braids were entirely made from their own hair. She generously unraveled her hair bun to show me, then skillfully braided it again. I was convinced their hair is three times more abundant than an average person's. They shared their picnic food with me, taught me to play a leaf flute, and made me feel as friendly as siblings. Thirty years have passed, and seeing the improved life of the Hani people brings me immense joy.

Thank you for this wonderful channel and videos. I used to live in a rural Chinese area and this just strengthens my love for the Chinese common sense, warmth and hospitality. Please continue traveling and documenting. One of the best channels in KZfaq.

Thank you for taking us to places where the mainstream tourism does not visit. I am like one of the Seven Fairies stealing a look down from heaven at the ground below. This is gratification being surrounded by loving people and contentment having such a beautiful view to wake up to each morning. Life is hard but a simple, happy life is what they have.

Thanks

The cloud sea was spectacular to behold!

Good little Chinese. I always wanted to visit China but now I am old and sick. I have traveled all over Europe and America. Your videos make me see China. Thanks

She's so cute ❤ the way she is what we call the NATURAL BEAUTY ❤

This summer will be the first time I return to China, since the summer of 2019. My girlfriend lives in Chengdu, and retires from her job as a teacher, this year. We plan to marry, and live in China together - I am from the UK. Thank you for your wonderful videos, which have been an inspiration, and shown us many wonderful places to visit during our retirement. Keep up the good work, and thank you for your honest and thoughtful views of life in beautiful China.

Awesome video content as usual. Seriously Ms. Yan, you may not realised it but you are really a natural born film maker with an excellent story telling talent. Looking forward to your next video.

Hello, Yan. Greetings from Singapore. I have always wanted to travel to Yunnan, but I don't know where to start. But after watching this video, you gave me the idea to visit this village. I really enjoyed your trip in this village. Thank you for sharing the video with us. You got 1 LIKE from me. Have a nice trip and stay safe.

i just finished the video and omg that is the most beautiful video i have seen. the drone shots were amazing and so vast. my jaw was honestly dropped. thank you for sharing that with us.

I am utterly mesmerized by your videos. They are better than a lot of documentaries on mainstream television. You really should be recognized and awarded for your efforts.

I can't believe I actually cry when I see this, I miss my grandma so much.

Yan, I love your videos. You always get such amazing drone shots. Thank you.

Such an interesting video about Yunnan's smaller villages. The lifestyle is more like a village, simpler and closer to the agriculture. Yet it is easy to see the warmth and hospitality from the people. It is lovely scenery, made even more so by the friendly people. It is good the authorities are modernizing homes and buildings--it is important to improve quality of life & opportunity for rural parts of China. Well done ❤

I have been watching half a dozen of your episodes in the past few days. They are all excellent. You have used simple words to describe the beautiful and historic sceneries. Well done and keep up with your amazing work. 👏👏

It's so beautiful and the people are very friendly.

In contrast to the US, your documentaries about the Chinese countryside show smiling children and beautiful villages / towns and that China invests in its own population for the benefit of 'prosperity' & 'welfare' while the US invests in weapons and with the whole world is looking for a fight gives a lot to think about! I am a fan of the documentaries you produce!

This video is an eye-opener, where we really get to know the real rural China. Life is still backward and food is basic only. However, I note that the people are very happy with their way of life. Certainly, the government has done a lot to improve their standard of living. The natural surroundings are very beautiful and awesome. Keep showing us more of beautiful rural China

当地人真的很友善，博主也很有亲和力

Yes, so many amazing things to see in China.

Another stunning video Yan. You never disappoint and I love how you share village life and your explainations. Can't wait until the next video! ♥

Good music choice. No noise pollution. Nicely edited. The level of a professional documentary level.

Your programme making skills and editing get better each episode. I am learning so much about China that I never knew before. It many ways, it is an unknown country to us in Europe, despite (or perhaps because of) assorted Empires! My mother was born in British Burma and lived there till she went to University - her education ended abruptly when the Japanese invaded. My grandfather (an Irish civilian) led convoys of American weapons into Yunnan province from Lashio (Myanma) for Chiang Kai-shek. When the Japanese invaded, he thought to take his family into the hills of Yunnan to stay with missionary friends, but they went to India instead. (My mother thinks he wanted to take them to a place called Talli Fu, or something similar sounding, but I can't find it. It may well have changed name, of course.) But despite my mother's family living in Burma, India, Malaysia, and China for over a hundred years, I know so little about "Little China" - the ordinary China of ordinary people. Your programmes are simply fascinating.

13:00 we have like that house in my childhood Wood and mud house Smoking meet, fish and stories area above the fireplace I missed my childhood memories

Be sure to give you a thumbs up! I have seen Yuanyang Terraced Fields many times, but I have never seen such a deep village visit to the lives of these ethnic minorities. It is rare for Han families to hang portraits of leaders, but it is often seen in ethnic minorities, especially in Tibet, where many Tibetan families will post portraits of Chairman Mao and Xi Jinping.

I found your videos on accident, but they are just soooo fascinating. No matter where you go you seem to fit right in and belong. I like the idea of belonging somewhere, but being free everywhere must be great.

So beautiful 😍, looks like a beautiful water color painting ❤. Beautiful people everywhere ❤️

Thanks Yan. The rice terraces are absolutely beautiful.

It would be wonderful to have YOU organising tours group - bring people together from different countries to visit China in near future. How about that?😊😊

The filmography in this video, particularly those drones shots of the terraces--WoW! Really spectacular video.

Great job Yan! U make the world to know the real china! Although there are poor people in china but I can still see they live happily there! this is the other side of china that no body want to video it! U did a really great job! U make want to go to china😂😂😂😂

These people are so welcoming and friendly. Great community life.

Great rural life..same as in India..low income rural economy..but happy social life.. Dr.Deepak, agriculture economist.

I have just returned from a fabulous 10 days in Xizang (Tibet) thanks to your inspiration. So now catching up on the episodes which I missed as you are number one on my list. As always, another excellent program. Like yourself, no matter where I go in China, I am made welcome and met with so much kindness and generosity.

Yan, you have a knack for natural unscripted narration besides your drone skills. 👍🏼

Ita a beautiful place to visit. Love your vlog. Thanks for showing this gem.

The view of those clouds is so surreal, one would imagine a deity is going to emerge from them. I think many people have discovered the beauty of the China's countryside and its people through your videos.

I'm moving to china soon and I'm already making my list for traveling 🥺🥺❤️ thanks to you

I really enjoy your commentary especially the drone footage is simply amazing

Yan, did you to graduate from the university with a film degree? Your video production is on another level...just outstanding, mesmerizing and tempting!!! Your encounters with locals is so natural and you seem so genuinely appreciative of all they share with you. Love every bit of this video...

That food looks so good!

Good morning, Little Beauty. The place is beautiful. The shots of the terraced fields are stunningly beautiful.

Wonderful experience. Lovely to see the villages being brought out of poverty, too, rather than allowing them to become abandoned.

Hi Yan, I am from Indonesia. Glad to see your video. CMIW, According to experts, the ancestors of the Indonesian people came from Yunnan and from Indo-China. So its like see our self. Suprisingly some of foods is similar in both of Yunnan and lndonesia. Keep making video Yan. Hopefully I can visit China, esp. Yunnan. Thankyou. ❤❤❤

A fabulous video - spectacular view of Hani terrace farming. Thank you for the informative script. I really enjoyed your show.❤😊

Thank you for taking me on this adventure, what an incredibly beautiful place with nice people!

I'm watching your videos of rural China from Australia hoping I can visit soon. I love your interactions with the local communities. I'm from a farming background but left for the cities and traveled the world yet have never forgotten the tough and under-rated lives of those responsible for feeding the nations's people

I am following all your videos and amazed by China's success. ❤❤

China has many many amazing tourist attractions which should be carefully promoted.

A wonderful video! The house tour, big dinner with all the neighbors, stunning aerial photography, all beautiful and fascinating. I know everyone keeps saying it, but the photography, the music, everything just goes together perfectly! Thank you for bringing us along on your journeys.

Wow & Wow ❤ yes I liked your presentation ! What a beautiful mountain, village, people, everything ! Thanks for the architectural descriptions, how they live, share and make ends meet. I believe you and know they work hard. 雲海 and the terraces are extraordinary. All the generations’ accomplishment. The everyday dynamism of women in what makes it all tick. Thank you so much ! Once again, Looking forward 。。。

Another great video! So interesting to see what a rural village in China looks like in detail.

the scenery is amazing but what I love the most in you videos are the people. People are always so interesting, your interaction with them is what I guess everyone would like to do but often is not able to, because of different reasons (language barrier, shyness, fear of disturbing). Thanks to you, I really wish to learn more about Chinese culture

Outstanding content Yan. Really enjoy you videos.

Life in villages is basically the same, all over the world, despite the external differences. These scenes from China look familiar to me, here in Greece - even the village gotherings, when everybody contribute and eat together, is a very common sight in celebrations, marriages, fairs etc.!

Another beautiful video, thank you Yan! you have the best travel videos on youtube 🥰

I ... Need ... To ... Come ... Here ... ❤

Watching this video, suddenly dawn on me ingenuity of human, it true all over the world ! Not having great plain like in America doesn't stopped Chinese people from farming! It's back breaking, but you survived!

Yan's videos of life in China are ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT - nobody does it better - a TRUE PLEASURE to watch and to listen to. I live in Asia and my late husband was Chinese so every episode is especially meaningful. Thank you SO MUCH for posting!!

I'm a 74yo Australian male and have just found your channel. Your English is impeccable. You're also a very attractive young lady ❤❤. I will follow your journey's. Love from Will Burns Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

I am from Brazil and I Love the different places you show us on your channel. And I can understand everything you are speaking. Don't worry too much about your english.

I love your drone shots and as you pan your camera cones the music... wow! Amazing.

Truly enjoyable video, excellent videos, keep it up.👍

People are so friendly, so communally-spirited, so humble! God❤Almighty bless them all and especially you, dear Yan! For sharing this beautiful story with us! Thank❤🌹🙏 you! 😊😢

Yan! My boyfriend and I love your videos so much! I will go home to Guangxi this July and hope to bump into you there. Make sure you visit San Jiang, it’s like Yangshuo but less touristy!

Yan, you are putting a human face on China, congrats!

It's amazing ! I love the rural lives of Chinese people

Yan, some incredible drone shots……Chinese people, no matter which minority, are so generous.

I am from 🇧🇳 Brunei. I liked watching your content. China really have so many amazing places .

The sunset view of the rice terrace at the near-by village Dawazhe (大瓦遮）is spectacular.

Each of your videos is wonderful. Please keep doing what you love, it shines through. 😊

Hugs from Brasil ❤

Blood sweat and tears to put all those terraces in are something. Very interesting.

Love the drone videos.

Yan, thumbs up for your video. I used to think only Java, Indonesia has terraced rice fields. But, here Yunnan also has, and by Hani ethnic group. I recall when my grandma died in Laos, my family also threw meals for one whole month. Anyone who past by could join us and ate. This was at all not a potluck, and we are Han ethnic. But, the mentality behind the event might well be different. Some might see this event as a way to show off the wealth of the deceased family. At the time, we were the richest Chinese in Laos, hence the richest too. Now, our family spread like Jew all over the world, ranging from France, China, US, Australia, Canada to me in Singapore. Perhaps still a handful behind in Laos.

Wow... It's rare for a vlogger to actually engage with the local people and understand them. So glad your video popped up. I will watch more.

Tks Yan, I love the sociological insights, and the amazing videos and drone footage. They're practically mini documentaries! 👍Really promotes our understanding and appreciation of the beautiful people and places of China.

If someone ever asks me for more information about China outside of Shanghai or Beijing. Yours is the channel I will direct to.

Truly breathtaking. I have been following your journey through rural China for the past couple of months now. It makes me wish to return to China and visit more of the rural areas. My fear was communication as my Chinese level is basic. It would be wonderful for you to include some basic Chinese words in your videos for us to learn, like the traditional names for dwellings like "mushroom house" and even simple words like ticket. I look forward to your next upload. Thank you for showing us the beauty of China's rural life and its people. Greetings from Scotland.

Great Episode!! I have been loving your channel 😊!! I'm learning Lao and Mandarin Currently.

The people seem so honest and nice. The singing was great.