Western media has projected China in a very one dimensional image. We forget that so much culture, food art and technology we see today comes from China. The people of China still carry that with them. Your videos convey this so well. You are doing a very important job. Thank you.

I really enjoy and appreciate all your efforts. I am 72 years old so it is a treasure to see places I cannot go to. I wanted to see the world so it is a gift to see China through your eyes!🌷

I have lived in China for 12 years and yet still there is so much to see and explore. Your videos are excellent for bringing new ideas and new desires within China. I still feel excited at the thought of so much exploration still to be done.😃 Thank you so much for helping generate that excitement.

Hi, Thank you for this wonderful tour, I enjoyed it very much, Frances from Queensland Australia. I'm 82 I never stop learning about new things in life.

All the Chinese cities in your video are clean, people look content, structures are beautifully maintained and business are prosperous; I hope this is how China be as a whole. I’m an american Chinese never being to china, and I’m so glad to see my motherland is beautiful, peaceful and progressing. My mother described the common free tea offering on street in her home town, witness it still exists just warms my heart. Kind people offer drinks to strangers and strangers accept the offer with trust, this is how society should be.

To be honest, every Chinese city(not top tier well knowned cities) i went i always felt these are superunderrated and deserve world recognition.

万分感谢你分享你的视频！我和我太太计划明年第一次去中国旅游，你的描述和故事激励了我们考虑我们不了解的地方，去体验它们 :-)

Quanzhou, ancestral home of many Malaysians .

I am touched so much by your videos but I even don't know your name. The longer I look your wonderful high quality videos the more I realize how few we western people know about China. It's so rich of culture and history and you bring it to us with such a tender voice. Go on with this teaching about China! It is so important to exchange our values!

It has always amazed me how little westerners really know about China. You are doing a very good job educating people. Love your channel!

I just love these videos which give us a down to earth honest look at the real people of China given eloquently by a beautiful young lady in touch with the culture of her people. Thank you from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

The city is beautiful as well as your video but I can understand why not many foreigners are attracted to this city. China is huge with too many places to explore and enjoy. I am a fan of your videos and I believe Unseen China is a great line you are following, so hopefully we foreigners get a more realistic picture of the Country. Well done and greetings from Shanghai 🌷

Thank you for this awesome episode. My ancestors are from QuanZhou, they migrated to Singapore in the early 1900s. Sadly none of our relative are living in QZ, However, we still speak MinNan dialect at home and pray to same gods. Mazu, TaBoGong etc.... Watching this episode , it give me a warm and fussy feeling. I will visit Quanzhou when China opens she borders to foreigners tourist.....KamXia.( Thank you in MinNan).

This is the last city that I visited before China closes its doors to tourist because of Covid. Lovely memories. Wish I could visit it soon.

QINGJING MASJID (MOSQUE) - the oldest masjid in China. Sa'ad ibn Abi Waqqas (Radhiallahu anhu), a sahabah (companion) of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallah 'alaihi wa sallam) went to Quanzhou. I am seeing this masjid/mosque for the first time from your video. Thanks and I want to visit the masjid.

I lived in Quanzhou for 8 years. You are making me miss it. Thanks for representing it so well. I am realizing how many things there are to see and do as there are so many things that were not covered in this video.

I put Quanzhou on my bucketlist a few years ago after seeing a video from Blondie in China, before I was not aware of the city. Over time I discover that I've underrated Fujian province as a whole (as many other parts of China) and your videos confirm it. Now waiting for cheaper tickets, flights to China are crazy expensive at the moment. Curious to see what more you'll uncover visiting all the other provinces of China.

Great video. My grandfather birth place. Got to visit it one day. From Singapore.

The old part of Quanzhou, including some its temples, the mosque, the bridges (Luoyang and Anping) and wharfs are all part of the UNESCO World Heritage list.

I have been to Songshan Northern Shaolin Temple but not here inFujian. I just love the traditions of China and this city is so precious in its culture. Tai haole.

Your videos let me know that I know basically nothing about China, despite being an avid lover of geography and travel. I also love that you are Chinese, I think it helps capture the spirit and culture of China for us.

My grandma was born in Quanzhou Nanan. In fact, I think lots of Fujian chinese in Malaysia, Singapore came from Quanzhou.

Glad to see my hometown here and good work! 6:15 - 面线糊 is not made from rice, nothing but ultra-thin noodles. The soup base comprises meat (chicken/port bone idk) and seafood (shrimps, crabs, maybe fish too?) 9:09 - 中山路 Zhongshan Road is one of the first roads receiving modernised concrete pavement in the city, constructed back in the 1920s. The buildings adopt the southeastern Asian style, brought back by old Quanzhou ppl making their living overseas. The clocktower 钟楼 (the white tower 10:28) on the road is a must-visit. 16:18 - 摩尼教 Manichaeism also exists in Quanzhou, with 草庵 Cao'an being the last trace of Manichaeism existence in China. 19:42 - Had you been to the mosque it is probably worthy of paying a visit to 灵山伊斯兰教圣墓, an Islamic tomb constructed in the 1300s. 22:06 - 洛阳桥 Luoyang bridge completed in the 1000s is China's very first harbour bridge. Note the bow-shaped bases to protect the piers from the tide. As well, the river and the bridge were named after the ancient Chinese capital city of Luoyang, when its residents and the royal families fled to Quanzhou to escape wars.

The well with the small opening is a common feature in old fujian houses in Melaka, Malaysia.

泉州真是個很美麗又多文化的老城市👍它現在是我要訪問的城市列表中。芭樂英文叫guava fruit。我們台灣有很多這種水果。

I love the way you go off the beaten path and show us the parts of China that most "tourists" will never see. Thank you fro making and sharing these fascinating videos about this exquisitely magnificent country, its culture and its people. May your travels be safe and pleasant.

Chinese art, embroidery, culture and history has always fascinated me. Despite the tragic history over the centuries, so much beauty has been produced. Thank you for your wonderful videos. I would have loved to live and travel in China these days. So much to see and marvel at. I pray that future generations will appreciate and carefully preserve all this incredible, priceless heritage. With Love and best wishes from sunny South Africa.

I just visited China 2 weeks ago, I went to Xi'an, Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Hangzhou, Ouzhen. I did not regret going there and they made me want to come to China again, but yes they are touristy eventhough there are not many foreigner but they are crowded with domestic tourists. You put an item on my bucket list next time I visit China. Thank you. A friend from Vietnam.

it just seems every city looks clean well planned and full of cultures wishing nothing but the best for China for years ahead ❤❤❤

Thank you for the video. I am from a small village within the administrative boundary of Quanzhou. I left that small village 65 years ago and last visited Quanzhou more than a decade ago during one of my once-every -five-year backpacking tours and had planned to visit again. Unfortunately, my plans have been truncated by health issue. It's nice to see your video and I observe that the city has changed a lot. I sure hope my health will recover and I can go see the city and my home village again.

QuanZhou is the gateway of external trade of ancient China. For new China新中国，Guangzhou is the new Gateway. It was probably one of the few global cities then. 郑和was a muslim and his sailors were mostly arabic and people from SE asia. There is a lot you can say and talk about QuanZhou. Definitely, a grossly underrated city in China even by the Chinese. Nice video.

Oh dear me... I totally love your videos, so sweet, down to earth and genuine. Please share more...❤ You make me want to visit Quanzhou..

China is an amazing and very beautiful country you are a great ambassador for your beautiful country

Oh my goodness! That hand embroidery was so beautiful and perfect! Wow!! I love your videos! You always show historical things that not many others show. Thank you for sharing China with all of us.

Some cities in China really are such lovely places to live and visit, loved this video so much. Never stop making these videos, the world needs to see more of this side of China. ❤🐉

An "illegally underrated channel", or should we say "a criminally underrated channel" (I think so). But it's gradually growing, which is amazing in today's environment. INSPIRATIONAL!!

自己的首页推荐了你的视频，随便点开一看就停不下来了😂拍得太好了，还顺便学习了很多自己之前不了解的文化。Keep up the great work，加油！

Love your channel! It provides a very informative view of China. Thanks.

Thank you for showing us this amazing country. China it's awesome and your channel too!

Underrated content from an underrated channel. Your delivery is so gentle and satisfying. Mukbang + asmr + travel vlog + educational + many more all in one package. ❤

Another interesting visit in the underrated Quanzhou city. Where there are many relics of Arab history. Thank you for sharing this amazing journey. Big LIKE from me. Greeting from Singapore.

Thank you so much. Im just a regular old guy from Chicago and ilove the good job you do. I could see you being a expensive tourist guide for couples or families who want a translator to feel safer. I love how awesome your vlog is of a beautiful country and warm people. God bless

That embroidery is beautiful ❤

Am so fortunate that you continue to do such videos for us to enjoy. Thank you so much

Love your intro and tour of Quanzhou. It's my hometown and I love it there. Even though my home is U.S. now, I always miss the food, people, and the city. It has changed so much and they keep improving the city but at the same time protecting the history.

Don't know if anyone said this before but your selection of music and soundtrack is absolutely stunning 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾 (obviously everything else is great too, you're honestly so natural at this) always at peace watching these videos ❤️

It is a very snowy day in the US. So the best thing to do is to watch your lovely videos. Thanks

I hope you understand how incredibly valuable your videos are. Especially during these times. I hope you never grow tired of making them and wish for more people to see and appreciate your work. Your loyal viewer from the Philippines.

I just found your channel, and is bringing memories from the large community of chinese people that lived on my town in the island of Cuba, they were open, joyful and generous like the people that interact with you. Your channel is a gift to me for the quality and content of your videos. Thank you for bringing good memories from the people who were an important part of my life, now I am away living in a different country, but what I learned from them still in my heart.

I’ve been to China but only in Beijing. I want to see more of this fascinating country.

I love these videos because they help me to learn Chinese. Please do not ever stop doing this

Wow. someday I will explore all Provinces of China. So beautiful and full of historic places too. You did a good job Yan! Another masterpiece. Xiexie

Lovely! This is totally unseen China. I agree too when you said it is so laidback & peaceful. Dating back more than a 1000years and still standing. Can't quite believe you have a mosque here too! Lots of surprises!

Historically for most of history Quanzhou was just as important and prosperous a maritime trade city as Guangzhou was. While both cities had ancient similarities in status they're each uniquely rich culturally. Though because of the stark economic differences between the development of Guangzhou and Quanzhou the latter often goes underappreciate.

Quanzhou would hardly ever make it to my to visit list, but you might have just changed my mind. I really like how so many buildings are well presented for such a long time and the many people preserving local culture.

China is a vast country to explore. I have visited several districts of China. I have a short stay in relative's house in Quanzhou.As a chinese from abroad, much to learn from mainland China for more visit yet to come.

This video just popped up in my feed. I watched the whole video and really enjoyed it. You have a pleasant way of presenting. Going to watch more of your videos. China has some really interesting places. Hope they issue tourist visas again soon 🙏

Thanks Yan for showing us the unique culture of this city. It’s amazing they are still able to preserve their folk arts, music and way of life alongside the rapid development nationwide.

Also..i lived in chaoshan for several years. The countryside around chaozhou and shantou is really interesting and special. I hope u have a chance to visit there!

I have hand embroidered clothes and huge pictures that are made with needle and threads from my visits to China. It's funny to hear when people living there say "you've seen more places in China than most Chinese people. " I love the land and the people.

That’s the rare thing. This is something that some of us never seen from movies and tv shows, and it’s rare, once you’ll know people who knows that history that been within the town itself.

My husband and I have spent the evening watching many of your beautiful videos. We have really enjoyed watching you and wish you well in your documentary journey.

I visited Quanzhou with a small British tour group in 2007. We spent most of our time in a Buddhist temple where we were served multiple dishes of various kinds & flavors of tofu. Your walk through the peace & quiet of the temple grounds brought back the feeling of being there. Thank you for showing so much more of this beautiful & ancient place! Btwn, Feng Shui would dictate the need for protection in the tight alley ways, hence, lions, etc. carved into the stone.

I love watching your videos, it's so easy to see how much work you put into them. They're so well made and so peaceful to watch. Thank you!

I absolutely love you and your videos. I've always been fascinated with China and I feel like you're literally bringing me with you on your adventures. 🙏❤️

Beautiful city! Might be worth a visit sometime in the future! Stay safe.

Hello, I am writing to express my gratitude for your wholesome and beautiful videos. For the past three years, entry restrictions combined with constant sound around and real deteriorating relations between China and my continent of origin and love Europe have led my love for China to fade slowly and steadily. China was envisioned by me as an ever more digitalized, commercialized, urbanized modern dystopia that has no place for an architecture, nature, slow paste, and people-loving human being like myself. The thought of having to live in Shanghai, Beijing, or worst Shenzen let me break out in cold sweat. Your videos have shone a light on earnest human beings going about their lives with a deep sense of living, community, and aesthetics. Places not bustling, not digitalized, not over-urbanized, preserved nature, and walkable and bikeable cities and townships also exist in China. This should be pretty obvious to anybody with a commonsensical mindset but to be honest, I was just too stuck. So thank you earnestly for helping me rediscover my love for China, energizing my language and general studies, and "repassionizing" my bread-earning activities.

Great 👍 to know more abt Quanzhou frm your channel. Eye opening indeed !!

Thank you again Yan, for another most enjoyable episode on China’s hidden city gems. Quanzhou, Fujian will be on my travel bucket list now! I hope these sort of traditional cities will be well preserved and not get gutted to be modernized! I so enjoyed visiting Dali, Shuhe( Lijiang), Yangzhou back in 2014. I much prefer visiting laid back traditional townships, cities China than the mega 1st tier cities! I understand Quanzhou also has a great tradition in puppet art. I saw a CGTN show on Puppetry of Fujian, but can’t recall if it is in Quanzhou or not. Btw, i also have been to Shiraz, Iran…glad you mentioned the connection. Maritime silk road would be a fascinating history to look into! Thank you again!👍☮️❤️

Quanzhou is my birth place and I got to spend six years of my childhood and many summer vacations there with my grandparents. It was a lot of good memories. I spotted YAN wearing this t-shirt with “泉州” in the front in many episodes and I figured she must have had one made in Quanzhou and the thought brought me here with no difficulty. Thanks for your work ! I like your travologues a lot!

The Luoyang bridge neighborhood is beautiful and feels so peaceful and chill. Must be pleasant to live in, it's already so soothing just watching it.

Quanzhou is now on my bucket list! Thanks for the wonderful and eyeopening video!

The 'Ba-Le" fruit is a tropical fruit native to the Caribbean sea / Latin America. Ba-Le is a Taiwanese name. In the west people call it Guava in English, or Guayaba in Spanish. In Cuba you can find a very nice ice-drink with the Guayaba juice in street corners everywhere, I l am a big fan of it too :) In Minnan dialect we call it "nah-boa".

Nice city. No traffic jam and stress of city life. Should be preserved as it is.

Wow what a peaceful soothing video and editing style! I'm really impressed. Quanzhou is an unknown gem among many more famous Chinese cities, like this video is a gem among many other more widely known channels and videos. First video I've seen! Thank you for the gem 🙏 😌

Thank you for posting this! A great start to a Sunday morning)

I feel more understanding of your amazing country every time I have the opportunity to see a new culture or place you show us! Thank you for keeping the world smaller so we can "travel" with you!

China is such a beautiful country and a rich culture... One day I hope to be able to visit.

Your videos are very informative about the diversity of cultures within huge China. Thanks for showing us.

truly wonderful video, thank you!

there are so many places to visit in china. as a senior, i feel that time is no longer on my time😢😢😢. love from canada.

I love your videos! Please keep them up!!!!!

Thanks Yan. Another great vlog. ❤

BEAUTIFUL VIDEO!

Wow - this was great

Great review.😍

Love your style 🙏 多谢

Beautiful informative video.

Your videos are excellent, thanks

Great video, Yan!

Love the drone shots.

What a beautiful video! So relaxed...

Loved it. Really nice vibe.

Enjoying this so much

感谢您的视频 非常唯美 👍

Love your videos. Fasinating❤

You are giving a wonderful, and a different, picture of China to that which many of us in the West imagine. Thank you.

Very interested video. Thank you.

Great video Yan!

These types of videos are always my favorite, thanks.😀