Spot the difference: Beijing THEN vs NOW

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Time for another Beijing walking tour! This time we're walking along the historical central axis of the city, and playing spot the difference along the way!
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@emilyblade9676 2 жыл бұрын

One thing I find most commendable in China is that older generation have activities to enjoy and not just either shop, pubs or watch TV.

@zhangxinchi6674 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! And the ladies are pretty serious about the dance activities at parks. They’ll put on makeup and their best dresses, so adorable!

@sarishj 2 жыл бұрын

@@zhangxinchi6674 reasons why I love China so much

@thewishmastur 2 жыл бұрын

China looks to be a fun place to be at. People are so friendly.

@relaxwhc 2 жыл бұрын

If you enjoyed this video, raise your hand to show Blondie Amy your undying support ✋🙋🏻‍♂️👍

@DrJustininJapan 2 жыл бұрын

love these videos, your editing, and MOST OF ALL your enthusiasm 😃 🇨🇳

@IronKurone 2 жыл бұрын

I see like 5-6 cmt of yours. what...?

@mainhoopmchaiwalamodi9596 2 жыл бұрын

🙋🙌✋

@josechong8207 2 жыл бұрын

Mini is sooo adorable... it is not the destination but the people you meet along the way... beautiful words those were...Thank you Amy for this incredible and fun to watch video... thoroughly enjoyed it even though it was over 22 minutes long...

@BlondieinChina 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

@MrTioung111 2 жыл бұрын

Mini had enough of silly small talk, 这么多问题啊！

@peterying522 2 жыл бұрын

@@BlondieinChina Blondie in China I like ur virgina

@laumychow4255 2 жыл бұрын

@@peterying522 啧，you make me sick

@leonchong1249 2 жыл бұрын

@@laumychow4255 啧挺精髓的

@TheKnightXavier 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that little girl is so adorable! Such a confident and self-aware little kid, ahahaha. Lovely, thank you for sharing Amy!

@binwu8719 2 жыл бұрын

I think that might be a little boy. hah, anyway he/she is so cute!

@willarddu 2 жыл бұрын

I guess that kid should be a boy. Haha. It's normal to see a boy wearing in pink or red in China. Especially for kids taken care of by their grandparents, the old generation don't think colors represent specific gender, they believe bright colors can show their kids are energetic and cute. However, people are getting more and more oversensitive in the young generation. It's sad.

@fernandocolaco 2 жыл бұрын

You should have mentioned that the jelly-bag-with-a-coin thingy heating pad is reusable. After it becomes cold after a few hours, just put it in a pot with boiling water and boil for a couple of minutes, until the solid warm-gel-thing becomes liquid as it was originally, let it cool and it's ready to use again, just click the metal ring (coin). It can be done over and over (some good ones still last after years of repeated usage). I found that thing (amidst other random products that I had no idea even existed before living in China) on my first few months in Beijing (now approaching 9 years) and since first year I went home I always take a lot of those for gifts. My parents love it, especially to keep one in each jacket pocket during winter.

@nickc3233 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I have seen similar ones in the US. I believe they are one-use-only? I recall there are some chemical in a plastic bag and another chemical in a glass container within the plastic bag. You break the glass container and the 2 chemicals will start the heat reaction.

@fernandocolaco 2 жыл бұрын

@@nickc3233 Not exactly the same, maybe. The "classic" ones are usually a red plastic bag, yellowish transparent liquid inside, and a metal "coin" (more like a flat ring). When you bend the ring and click it it generates the chemical reaction, the liquid/gel turns solid. In fact, the first pair of bags I bought, I threw them away, as they were very cheap and I thought it was a disposable thing. I leaned when I was almost about to throw away the second set and a Chinese friend told me about the fact that these things are reusable. :)

@scalarnai 2 жыл бұрын

@@fernandocolaco I have a couple of these coin click gel heat pads and the instruction says it's reusable after heating in a pan of water till the solid gel turns to liquid

@fernandocolaco 2 жыл бұрын

@@scalarnai That's what I wrote on my comment...

@shuqinxu7619 2 жыл бұрын

omg as a Chinese I didn't know this thing exists. Always learning a lot from Amy's videos and the comments below

@bananawarlock3981 2 жыл бұрын

These videos give a genuine and absolutely invaluable insight into true China and its people, whilst being entertaining as well as educative. This is a pure gem of a channel and I come back to it very often.

@XYZ-nz5gm 2 жыл бұрын

Funny to see how Amy learnt to be modest and humble when people praise her lol I think now it’s also acceptable in China just to say thank you.

@Jumpoable 2 жыл бұрын

If you're uncultured. Amy turning down the kite & then thanking the man for being too nice, & saying NO my Chinese isn't that good when complemented IS proper East Asian etiquette.

@DrivingABC 2 жыл бұрын

WOW, the four-year-old little kid. I cannot handle that level of cuteness, even through the screen.

@angelaxue8337 2 жыл бұрын

The little girl at the end was so cute! Reminds me of myself when I was a kid lol - I would also totally be up for chatting up strangers on the street. As a Chinese person who's currently overseas, I always look forward to your videos showing the foods and sights in China because I miss it so much 😥. Looking forward to your upcoming content in 2022!

@monkeynorn 2 жыл бұрын

Walking backwards helps strengthen less used leg muscles and puts less strain on the knees.

@icebaby6714 2 жыл бұрын

Bingo! I will try it tomorrow.

@bjmcia 2 жыл бұрын

I've actually visited Beijing four times in the past 22 years but have never seen so much as on your two walks, Thank you so much and Happy New Year!!! Beijing is a fabulous city of very friendly people!

@geminikuan 2 жыл бұрын

Such a cute and confident little kid. Another fun and educational walking tour, Amy. Keep it coming.

@yaqiwang5242 2 жыл бұрын

Loved in Beijing so many years but never thought of having a hike like this. This is really nice! Thanks for sharing.

@BlondieinChina 2 жыл бұрын

Try it out! Just remember to get your forbidden ticket the day before :)

@peterying522 2 жыл бұрын

@@BlondieinChina BLONDIE in China I like to do ur vegemite sauced chrysanthemums from behind if u know what I mean

@littlehorseyhorsey 2 жыл бұрын

@@peterying522 01:52 😂👍 09:00 👏

@jerometsowinghuen 2 жыл бұрын

That's a huge difference between the past and the present of Beijing (北京), educational and an opportunity to learn the changes throughout its history.📚

@EmilLenc 2 жыл бұрын

We really love watching your videos - particularly your "walking" videos. I love how you chat with the locals and ask all the questions I wish I had the courage to ask (I've been to Beijing many times over the past 20+ years and loved walking along the streets and exploring various hutongs ... but am terribly introvert and so could never muster the courage to ask why people were doing the things they were doing even though I would have loved to have known). Anyway, it really shows the human side of China and that's wonderful.

@jessiegoodman9380 2 жыл бұрын

what a great one-day trip. Beijing is an unique place where still well preserve the features of an ancient Chinese capital city. I’m regretful that i didn’t go on this trip when i was in there.

@gensericfung9127 2 жыл бұрын

Amy, long time ago, a Chinese doctor told me walking backward is a good exercise for someone who has a back issue.

@MattShubert 2 жыл бұрын

such a cool video! makes me miss Beijing, visited there for a few days back in 2019 during a China trip and it wasn't nearly enough time. I gotta say, it is wild to see the Forbidden City and Jingshan park tower without the absolutely massive queues, I thoroughly enjoyed both spots but there were soo many people, even in chilly late November when I was there. Not to mention seeing you just walk right on in to Quanjude without waiting...so jealous! Love this content!

@kinggggray3388 2 жыл бұрын

情況許可時,歡迎再來中國各種旅遊和探索

@sharonj5192 2 жыл бұрын

I took a walking class in America, walking backward and sideways helps different muscles and balance.

@Albert_Einstein_not 2 жыл бұрын

Didn’t know walking class is a thing

@cjesterhuizen419 2 жыл бұрын

Love this series. The food adventures are great too but I love the interactions you have with the people. Not only is it super interesting but it also helps me with mandarin practice . Thank you !!!!

@ericnishimura2628 2 жыл бұрын

Look at those people in the park chilling and having fun. love it!

@AaroninChina 2 жыл бұрын

The amount of change that's happened in China in the last 40 years alone is incredible!

@alien0715 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to see all the elders enjoying life😊

@katong1953 2 жыл бұрын

Amy is always bursting with enrhusiasm. Her shows are always Wow.

@hadilee685 2 жыл бұрын

Green, clean, beautiful, safe, with friendly happy people. Just perfect.

@relaxwhc 2 жыл бұрын

If you believe China is a peaceful and progressive country, raise your hand ✋🙋🏻‍♂️👍

@mainhoopmchaiwalamodi9596 2 жыл бұрын

🙋🙌✋

@gensericfung9127 2 жыл бұрын

🖐️

@saradu8471 2 жыл бұрын

🙋👋

@whirledpeas1663 2 жыл бұрын

👍✋

@tokkiliin 2 жыл бұрын

China is absolutely amazing! It’s a pity it has such a bad rep bc of their government and also the typical prejudices towards Asians

@acde9355 2 жыл бұрын

Not every Chinese can happily talk to a foreigner like a Beijinger. That's why I enjoy making friends with Beijingers.

@cnbigonion 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic episode! I always believe the south-north axis and east-west central line in Beijing are among the greatest urban walking routes in the world💪

@stewartbone4236 2 жыл бұрын

Beijing is a great, original city with lovely people. It's cold now (Jan) but imho a very traditional, always interesting and easy place to live. I really enjoy it and your videos catch it's vibe perfectly. It's fun.

@virasopha9808 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Amy, I'm one of your new fans. I like your content how you interact with the locals, elderly people with their own language. I can feel the positive energy and sincerity between you and them are so pure and simple!!!

@tuskinekinase 2 жыл бұрын

Amy I'm finally in China now and will be returning to Beijing my good old hometown in a month!! I miss Beijing SO MUCH! Thank you for showing me a slice of the old town, I'm gonna befriend some old gramps in the parks and learn Beijing opera

@stevenho4693 2 жыл бұрын

A fun fact: the central axis of Beijing is not exactly in North-South direction. It’s tilted to NW-SE direction for approximately 5 degrees. It’s because the modern layout of the urban Beijing is formed in Yuan Dynasty (1271AD to 1368AD), which is founded by the Mongols (Genghis Khan and his successors). At that time, Beijing is called Dadu (大都). While the emperor built a summer capital named Shangdu (上都) hundreds of kilometers away from Dadu in the North. The central axis is measured and built to point from Dadu to Shangdu. Therefore the central axis is not totally in North-South direction. BTW, Shangdu (Site Xanadu) is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s located in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and worth visiting.

@hanzhang3589 2 жыл бұрын

2 degrees

@stevenho4693 2 жыл бұрын

@@hanzhang3589 You’re right.

@hongeast5174 2 жыл бұрын

Beijing's axis is not intend to built to align with Shangdu, Shangdu is happened to be there. In fact all ancient Chinese cities' central axis are not perfectly in North-South. Usually they avoid the real North by 2-5 degree, one convincing explanation is that it is a taboo and a way show their respect to the heaven(the Chinese supreme God).

@tanys94 2 жыл бұрын

One of the reasons why people walk backwards upslope/downslope is because it is easier on the knees :)

@davidw.2791 2 жыл бұрын

And it makes you move leg muscles in a different way

@BenjiSun 2 жыл бұрын

yeah, easier on the knee joints, so it's easier for older people, but it burns more calories than walking forwards, from more work by the quads and calf muscles.

@minkyu1767 2 жыл бұрын

The physical function of the elderly declines, and many people think that walking in this way will exercise the coordination of the body. Older and simpler way of exercising.

@mottscottison6943 2 жыл бұрын

No. it's for the back. If you have back problem try walk backwards. You will feel it instantly.

@jenniferma1982 2 жыл бұрын

I love the kite guy...He seems super nice!!

@czcao 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making these videos. It’s nostalgic for me, especially since I grew up there near the Temple of Heaven, and I haven’t been able to return to Beijing in at least 3 years now. Your videos in Beijing and around China are always so well done!! Happy new year and hope to see more of these videos!!

@zilingzhai2061 2 жыл бұрын

10:48 Amy being naughty cracks me up 20:35 Mini being naughty melts my heart Love this video!!! People in Beijing are so easy to talk to hahaha, makes me miss home Many greetings from Germany :)

@RespectOthers1 2 жыл бұрын

That was such a fun, wonderful and educational South to North walk. Really looking forward to your ‘l Blew a Harmonica and Flew a Kite’ video! :D

@RylHango 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I can already see it

@cogniktive1147 2 жыл бұрын

2:41 wouldn’t that more accurately be the “warmest thing ever”? ;) Your walk videos are the best 👍🏽

@philclock6361 2 жыл бұрын

Amy, you're interacting directly and well with aged people in Beijing. Good on you 👍

@Neo-jty 2 жыл бұрын

Amy: what hobbies do you have? Mini: being naughty

@Franck__ 2 жыл бұрын

It's so relaxing to listen to you Amy. It helps me disconnect from all the stress for a dozens of minutes. A deep thank you for your work and positivity

@DrJustininJapan 2 жыл бұрын

INCREDIBLE!! it has changed so much in Beijing 😮 definitely see the impact of a new leadership under Xi with 2012 vs. now

@relaxwhc 2 жыл бұрын

Is China far more advanced than Japan? 💥

@tracyma9847 2 жыл бұрын

Is change definitely a good thing?

@carlking4141 2 жыл бұрын

@@relaxwhc Far more developed than Japan now, since China changes everyday and Japan had stopped its development 20 years ago

@relaxwhc 2 жыл бұрын

@@carlking4141 I heard the Japanese are still using fax 😂💥

@Matty-yq5sx 2 жыл бұрын

I'd say the major transformation to the "city feeling" of Beijing was the 2008 Games, rather than Xi's leadership though. But anyway, yes, his impact is indeed everywhere now lol. (Personally, I do think that some of the things that happened after 2012 was making Beijing uglier and less lively...)

@Crowbot3K 2 жыл бұрын

So cool you're doing more these walking vids! The people you meet are the best part, honestly. Can't wait for your harmonica solos in the future, lol!

@papabearspitz557 2 жыл бұрын

It is always an exciting sight in Beijing parks. You could see numerous groups dancing, exercising and other leisure stroll. That's life precious moment for these people. Glad Amy able to see and experienced such happening on her own and able to communicate seamlessly with the locals. Well Done Amy. Westerners should learn from you what is China and its people are about instead of politicising and smearing China and its govt.

@jascforfun7576 2 жыл бұрын

@@papabearspitz557 These sort of videos trigger fits in ASPI and NED white-savior trolls who'd be running around in circles, tearing their hair out and crying "No No No, China BAD, you must hate China, they must be subserviant to us!"

@Crowbot3K 2 жыл бұрын

@@papabearspitz557 It's extra exciting for me because I will be moving to Beijing in August! YTers like Amy are doing a great job helping show the real China - and it looks like a wonderful place to live!

@tokrot 2 жыл бұрын

I just love the positively of this video...

@cheese-df1yx 2 жыл бұрын

incredible video! You are a charming Beijing tourism ambassador!

@annm2075 2 жыл бұрын

Omg the little girl at the end was so adorable! Thanks for the excellent video!!

@hankchow 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, you have so much fun in China. Food, people, life style, never cease to amaze. People are walking backward because it is a myth that such movements are good for one’s back. Proven or not? I would not know. But I sometimes try it for fun.

@szetodanny9979 2 жыл бұрын

Walking backwards has several meanings. One is to exercise the balance of the elderly, the other is to exercise the muscles and bones that are not normally exercised, and the third is a special reason. Some people will say that walking backwards is a step back in time. , So the old man hopes to be able to return to his pre-young state. So, just do it . Haha

@dividedrighful 2 жыл бұрын

Being living in Dongcheng district for 15 years, never thought of a walking experience like this! Thank you Amy for inspiring me, I'm gonna try this during the spring festival holiday.

@raquelvaldes1629 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Amy, I just arrived to Beijing 2 months ago and watching your videos is such a great way to understand the City! hope I can meet you someday!

@etlay5684 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see those retirees enjoying their life with their friends and living an active healthy lifestyle . Always love Beijing , being there twice .

@newtonojok9720 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, little Mimi was so sweet and friendly. Oh, by the way, when i saw you grabbing sweet potato, i felt like shouting loud to grab one for me. Since am in Beijing, i will try your similar walk to that place and grab a potato too...it's my favorite too. Great video!

@bw1678 2 жыл бұрын

The kid's parent probably sent her over to practice English, but Amy hit her with fluent mandarin 😂.

@eaglestar2962 2 жыл бұрын

Walking backward climbing inclined path is more relaxing to our leg muscles.

@stevenqiu4682 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Amy, introduce this beautiful city to the world !

@nutzz1229 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video. I grew up right next to Shchihai in the late 80's and early 90's. Seeing my childhood on this video is quite the trip down memory lane

@naughtyfatpaws 2 жыл бұрын

seeing the kites bring back so memories of when i was young and flying kites in tian an men. We were just passing by and stopped to watch people flying the kites, and my mum bought two off someone who was selling them in the square. Back them Beijing was still mostly bicycles on the road. Thanks Amy for showing your audience on what the real China is like.

@vliu293 2 жыл бұрын

People are so friendly.

@wutanzhang3746 2 жыл бұрын

WOW， so enjoyable 20 minutes' video, that shows you did a fantastic job on the shooting theme, preparing and nice editing!

@nabilelberr2213 2 жыл бұрын

Love the positive vibes! Great video!

@ftd7435 2 жыл бұрын

Amy, the North~South axis is no accident, it has been designed according to TWO MAIN REASONs: - 1. Sandstorm wind from the North; & 2. Feng Shui 风水 constellations. This tradition were later adopted in South East Asia, particularly Singapore and Malaysia. Cheers❗

@BlondieinChina 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Had no idea! Thanks for that :)

@ftd7435 2 жыл бұрын

@@BlondieinChina No problem. Bcoz of the sandstorm wind from the North, moz Chinese homes' main door and gate faces South to avoid the sand getting into the house. This tradition was later adopted by the South East Asian Chinese as the main or auspicious feng shui standard facing direction ( though there is no sandstorm in South East Asia ). Love all your videos, stay safe and stay healthy❗

@airtrack2010 2 жыл бұрын

@@ftd7435 facing the south also means maximizing the exposure to the sunlight since it's northern hemisphere

@noordar786 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Such a great and informative video . Very enjoyable and it's nice that you interact with the locals . I guess the West has its own idea of China being constantly watching its own people and look down at foreigners . But everyone you met was super friendly and were happy to interact with you . Keep the videos up!!

@frankie2022 2 жыл бұрын

It'll be very interesting to see Amy learning harmonica and look forward to seeing her playing one day.

@thlim1460 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I didn’t know about this axis. It just go to show the farsightedness and advancement then of its planners. Now I know where the development of Canberra Parliament and the axis to the War Museum could have borrowed ideas from. Great video Blondie !

@IronKurone 2 жыл бұрын

Entertain, relaxing yet informative video as usual. Thanks you Amy!!

@BlondieinChina 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@madisonmelvin8817 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVEEEE the educational videos (most of them teach me something new) but especially different places to visit.

@Ontheroad2021 2 жыл бұрын

Life in Beijing is always so interesting! You will meet all kinds of people. Will you try to walk from west to east on Chang'an Street in Beijing next time?

@ba-gg6jo 2 жыл бұрын

A lovely pick me up for a drab day in the UK. Amazed at all that outside activity, so positive and healthy compared to what you would encounter in many open public areas in the UK. Have a healthy and happy 2022 young lady and that of course goes to all your subscribers.

@dlwabbit 2 жыл бұрын

People walked backwards because they believed that could exercise different parts of the body/muscles, or something like that. Sidetracking a bit that there was a time I believed it should be in Hong Kong one guy walking backwards bumped into another pedestrian. They argued and a fight broke out between the two. 😂

@DanfuLiu 2 жыл бұрын

they do it "tenet" style, to reverse time effect on themselves...

@Osatani_Shinkin Жыл бұрын

lol

@cheese-df1yx 2 жыл бұрын

walking in chill weather is very freshing experience! will mark this path for future try!

@kristinayang7710 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for making these videos, the people seem so kind

@2006golfspore 2 жыл бұрын

Have been to Beijing many times but never tried to walk like what you did. It’s looked like to learn a history lesson from you and thank you for sharing those old photos of the old Beijing spots.

@Chuckme888 2 жыл бұрын

I believe there are a lot of good dumpling places around the Drum tower area. Stay warm.

@BlondieinChina 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you have any recommendations! Always happy to try out new dumplings hahah

@johnrogermaghuyop6106 2 жыл бұрын

Omg! What a leg day indeed, Amy!!! I've been to those places many times and I can truly say that it's not an easy walk! Beijing is still pretty as it was before the pandemic happened. We appreciate this video so much! Happy New Year! 😀

@KGold53 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Amy, for showing Qianmen Main Street. Also for mentioning Dashilar side street (hutong). My wife and I spent some time there, where we ate some interesting food on our last Beijing trip in 2018. Didn’t know about that great duck place, though!

@rjacks3284 2 жыл бұрын

china's park scene is such a good example of their collective culture. in the west the individualistic culture is highlighted by the lack of social activities in parks. at most just a family and their dog.

@willarddu 2 жыл бұрын

Each has its own pros and cons. As a Chinese, I also learn a lot from western culture. For example, keep confidence and not overly care about others' opinions.

@rjacks3284 2 жыл бұрын

@@willarddu someone that cares about others and their community can also be confident and strong minded. someone that is selfish and greedy will never care about ones community unless it benefits them to do so

@janewang7780 2 жыл бұрын

Miss Beijing so much….. Thanks for sharing!

@jcgao5319 2 жыл бұрын

After seeing this video, I miss my home even more. Love this video love Beijing

@ellenhuang2997 2 жыл бұрын

Love the tour guide Amy mode 😂 enjoy your videos as always! ❤️

@suminto4213 2 жыл бұрын

It's amaze to see how the quality of living improved in so short time.

@relaxwhc 2 жыл бұрын

The layout of the Forbidden city is a Qian hexagram 乾卦 with 6 buildings forming the six main lines of the whole place 💥

@jackshao126 2 жыл бұрын

This is so much better than your “raise your hands” comments……

@breezybench704 2 жыл бұрын

@@jackshao126 Ahahahahaha!!! Ya I think so too!!! And I always silly-ly do it!!!

@nzmrp5293 2 жыл бұрын

@@jackshao126 haha! you got it

@hellohellocalling 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great video Amy, I really enjoyed this walking video as well as your last one. It is so cool how you meet so many interesting locals along the way. Thanks for taking us on your Beijing adventures! 😄

@namelesswarrior4760 2 жыл бұрын

HAPPY NEW YEAR BLONDIE! MAY YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES HAVE A BANGER OF YEAR! Thankyou again for your hard work.

@kinhunglui7658 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy, you just show a new and wonderful way to discover Beijing, I'll do that if I go to Beijing for a visit next time.😉

@patricklin9758 2 жыл бұрын

I love these walking/touring videos, as in the pandemic there are not so many touring possibilities for me and it is so refreshing to see someone that walks and talks, feels like I am along with you having fun. Please do more such videos if you are up for it, I'll definitely enjoy every bit of them:)

@chuenyeelau 2 жыл бұрын

Love it as always! Beijing is truly a fantastic liveable city. Thanks for bringing us along.

@jennyohara4011 2 жыл бұрын

Jan 4th 2013 in Beijing -5 I slipped on a icy thing on the road...got big bruise on my hip, i was a big girl and didn't cry. Beautiful Harmonica music, more videos of you talking Chinese to the locals, you are really good.

@user-wm9qi3tk9i 2 жыл бұрын

haha

@rckjiang 2 жыл бұрын

You're awesome!!! I've read about all these names in chivalry novels but never had the chance to see them!!! Living vicariously through you and loving it! Keep it up!!!

@kokovin6808 2 жыл бұрын

Cool episode Amy, something different from the usual food stuffs and still entertaining. Looking forward to more videos from you 👍

@itchyfeetwilltravelk5122 2 жыл бұрын

another awesome vlogs! I really enjoyed your walking tour and interaction with locals. Looking at the old photos vs current is really interesting. More please !

@davidlee5593 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video, I love it so much. Thank you Amy!

@pavementpounder7502 2 жыл бұрын

When we went to Beijing in December it was too bloody cold to explore much outdoors. Definitely want to return when it's a bit milder.

@surapolp 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. I will follow this line the next time I visit Beijing.

@turmat01 2 жыл бұрын

So cool that you just go up to random people and start asking questions! They are all so nice!!

@yinzhan2001 2 жыл бұрын

Really loved this episode. Especially 鼓楼. That place is like a holy place to me when I was a kid as it was one of the most popular spot for video game lovers. Me and my mates used to bike to there from 北四环 to get game consoles, games and other accessories. Really appreciate your efforts for making these videos. Cheers.

@soulight8205 2 жыл бұрын

There's also a song called "鼓楼" by folk singer 赵雷 (Zhao Lei) It's one of my favorite chinese songs :)

@airtrack2010 2 жыл бұрын

鼓楼东大街哈哈哈哈，骨灰玩家了属于是

@Ethan-ww5ig 2 жыл бұрын

It’s great how you speak to people and get us an insight into that time in their life. How many times have I walked through the parks and streets and see people doing some activity and if make still wonder about their life. The ladies and man you spoke with were all very nice and loved what they were doing. Great video. Thankyou.