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The little boy asking matt to keep playing with him was so adorable and wholesome, the interaction with those kids was the best part of the video in my opinion
such a wholesome moment honestly, we were kind of done with the day and considering heading back to the hotel for a bit and coming back a bit later.. But couldn't get away from those kids with endless energy! -thomas
the shared human moments in this video are too much for me. those older people are so full of life and just so happy to be there in the moment. what a lovely video.
The most human and touching video I've ever seen regarding China. I think because most of the Chinese coverage is either, like Yan said, political, or when people do look at ordinary lives its people in Shanghai or Beijing, these huge mega cities. It was heartwarming seeing the interactions with the kids and families here, an emotional reminder that we are all human.
Such emphaty is due to a resentment for the reality these people entrapped with state capitalism it's a pity state doesnt allow ppl do their own synthesis of their own existence but shapes it acc to global monetary credit variables manifest it self with such establishment projects socioantropologically senseless
@@artregeousI have freedom to explore the internet without censorship sucks to be stuck in a commie country where China 🦠🦠🦠 virus started and still ongoing
I showed this video to some American friends, and they were convinced everyone in it was an actor. The media's influence is truly frightening. What surprised me even more was that they were all college graduates.
As a Chinese, sometimes I think it's good that the West thinks we are backward, so they won't stop us from developing, but obviously your government is not stupid.
America's perception of China makes it seem so scary and like the people there are all sad. Thank you for continuously showing what normal life looks like in other countries. Your channel shows how beautiful the world really is.
This city is a big time outlier in terms of statistics. Life in a denser city is very different. This city is built like Paris but with a fraction of the population. It's like the burbs and there's correlations showing decrease in population density leads to rise in health and wellness. I do agree overall, people all want the same basic things and love to share food and culture.
Man that old lady with the radio thing was sweet and she legit acted like one of my aunts would, the move she made after telling them she's 90 is exactly like one of my aunties antics. Shows you that people around the world are more similar than most people think they are.
This is the best video I have ever seen of foreigners traveling to China. Unlike other TH-camrs who only show China's large-scale infrastructure construction, transportation, or convenient mobile payments, it shows more about the lives of ordinary Chinese people and their friendly attitude towards international friends. The interaction between you guys and the elderly and children in the video hits the heart. It's so damn great, thank you.
Thank you for sharing your experience. The people are incredibly friendly, helpful and the children are so sweet Blessings on seeking love -the high road- when love is the ultimate human reaction, there is no room to visit fear Just Julie BSN MSN Adult and Pediatric urology/Surgery 💕🙏✡️✝️
The dancing part made me smile so much. Such an incredible video showing how every country no matter what the media portrays it as, has so much goodness
They literally paid to have a bunch of people in to act like this was some "natural" event. The youtuber they are with runs a CCP propaganda channel. It's the only reason they are allowed to film openly like that.
There are many places in China where people dance at night as a way to exercise. In addition, there is a lot of food in China at night, and many foreigners who live in China for a period of time will gain weight! In addition, China has the world's most powerful online shopping and express logistics, so you can always stay at home and live without going out!
I never thought that the Chinese people were so open and friendly. Even their children are joyful and serene. I love the fact that they love music and dancing in the open. Lovely video!
As a Chinese Malaysian, I can’t wait to share the real perspectives of our culture as well as the beauty of Malaysia, hope u guys travel to this vary races with peacefully living country
It's hard to explain, even though they have to study more etc., they are allowed to be children more because the state is more protective. Like Phone Game hours, social Media, and adult content. You wont find things like Euphoria, Kids are protrayed as Kids in dramas
It never feels right to me when people talk poorly about other countries. Good people don't have a nationality, they live everywhere! These videos are so beautiful.
@@wittypokerthe real common sense is to explore yourself , if u can’t justified the truth , just shut up and not comment on any countries good or bad , that’s common sense as well. But not everyone know this lol
I can honestly say when I visited China they are among the most welcoming people in the world, I visited 10 cities in 14 days, the roads are terrifying, but you can walk around in the early hours of the morning without a care in the world!
Glad that you captured this. Being from the uk, I also had a certain expectation of China and how the locals were. However, having recently gone to Shanghai, Beijing and Xi’an, that expectation didn’t materialise. I was shocked by how friendly and accommodating the locals were, how clean and advanced the cities were and how safe I felt. What I’ve learned is to never judge a place by what you read in the media. Politicians control the narrative so it’s more important to go and check places out and experience it yourself.
Exactly, my friend. But if only it were the politicians alone, but now, social media wannabe-gurus are now finding that there is a massive audience of haters and are glad to cater to them, the likes of the two scum-bags (laowhy86 and serpentza) of 'The China Show' for example...smh....
Indeed, Chinese politicians control tightly image of China. So you should not trust random videos in TH-cam trying to persuade that life in China is just like in the West or maybe even happier.
Dude, open your eyes, China is a dictatorship, it constantly violates human rights, it has no freedom of speech whatsoever, just read about Uyghur concentration camps. Just because you go somewhere and see good people (they live in every country, no doubt) doesn’t mean you can find freedom over there. Freedom is a key factor in our world, no matter what, it stands at the first place. Being so positive about China is like looking through rose glasses, never gives you the truth from good people’s attitude.
@@SUPERPOWERCHINA_ Why do you leave messages on every video about China? Repeatedly spreading these lies to demonize China will not stop China's progress, nor will it make your life better.
It's funny to me that Americans who probably saw Paris from movies or just 1 week/month feel uncomfortable or turned upside down by a city of china who looks like Paris a french city lmao
It's honestly heart warming how friendly and wholesome everyone was, nobody cared that you were a tourist and felt safe enough with you guys to let you play with their kids
Yes, Chinese people love and admire Americans and other white people. To them, if you’re white, you might as well be Tom Cruise. You’re practically a celebrity in their eyes.
I just love the humanity that shines through. The fact that you guys are content playing with children, even if you wanted to speak to adults. It’s really heartwarming!
That's the amazing thing about travelling. Yes there are major cultural differences around the world but in the end, we're all humans. We're all just tryna make sure there's food in our stomachs and have a roof over our head to sleep in. As long as our friends and family are safe, we are content anywhere :)
Cuz people want to live close to their work place or close to kid’s school, or close to big shopping centres blablabla But that “small Paris” is none of them. There is a place like a small “countryside”outside the big city.
I went to china this year. It was my first time to travel , outside of the US, My mind was blown over there, Everybody so nice and friendly. I can't wait to go back. . It was very nice to see. How you guys showed how the people are over there. Very great and nice work guys. keep it up.
Great example of how the media can distort the truth- the way this place has been reported online is that it's an abandoned ghost town when in fact it's the opposite full of life and lovely people!
I actually genuinely agree with you and finally some one who l found in the comment section that actually has a functioning brain for once and this world actually genuinely needs more people actually like you in this world and you actually couldn't have said that actually any better than me.
I love all of the interactions with the local population so much. Staffan dancing was such a pure, beautiful moment. Then of course Matt, and all of you, with the kiddos. Moments like these are the best part of your travel videos. I hope to be able to travel like this someday.
Despite the gimmick of trying to be a mini Paris, this is just good urban design - a mix of residential and commercial together, walkability, big open communal spaces - I would kill to have this as a mid-price housing community in North America!
they build this paris to boost local&international jobs but it was fail bcs most chinese either not a fond to paris or don't like the gimmicky feeling. They also build this for the people who don't have money to travel outside. These kinds of monument culture is everywhere arround vegas, tokyo tower or even in South east Asia region.
Why do you guys build residential estates without any social amenities, damn,those estates look so dead. I wouldn't want to live in a place without a few corner shops, roadside restaurants etc
Only just stumbled onto this video. As an Australian who has been living in China since 2014, I'd like to say well done and thank you. It's a beautiful piece that captures my own experience living here.
I love that you guys and Yan found each other! Her videos are magical and offer a beautiful glimpse of the China far off the tourist path, as well as some great perspectives on foreign cultures. Love her channel, this collab is awesome
You really made me think when you said that the narrative about China in the U.S. is very fear based. Thanks for focusing on people, not politics. As an Expat American in Germany, the toughest thing about going to another country is to step beyond stereotypes and take people seriously.
The US has several accurate criticisms on China. Those criticisms do not discredit the people that live inside the country, but rather the government’s way of governing those people. What the United States portrays about China is mostly true. There is a major attack on individual rights in China as you can be jailed for criticizing the government openly, which is why you probably won’t find a video with a Chinese citizen, criticizing the government openly unless it’s out of the country. this beautiful video is a testament to how beautiful human interaction is not how beautiful the Chinese government is. The Chinese government is still very, very corrupted
Honestly, this is so heartwarming. Ever since I heard of little paris, i was worried it would wing up a genuine ghost town like the rest, so knowing that its still alive and thriving really makes me happy :) glad yall had a fun time!
I just love how laughing is a universal thing! Whether you're Chinese, Swedish, American, French, old, young, etc. you'll always be able to communicate the feeling of joy with smiles and laughter :) such sweet moments ❤❤
@@Bounasieaux Not what I said, just know that people showing another side of China and saying how great it is without mentioning any of the issues seems extremely biased
I am working as a cameraman for german media in China at the moment and i love how you put the focus on the people living there. This is an important aspect that is so often overlooked in films from China!
What kind of cameraman job do you do? I mean China is a heated topic in Germany right? China buying up many German tech companies like KUKA. And China is about to destroy German car industry too like China did with solar panel industry in Germany. Is it something about that topic ?
I haven’t ever really traveled I have really bad depression and anxiety and watching people like yall gives me hope in what I can do in the future. I’m 24 lot of life to live I hope that this comment makes someone a bit full and happy as it’d be nice to know my failures can be a bit redeemed by you guys being so good.
Hey Ethan, Thomas here, first of all your comment was seen and appreciated on my end as I sit here late night in (real) Paris back home scrolling through my phone :) I don’t know you or your story, but all I can say is at 24 you still have so much time and are by no means a failure. I’ll also add that your life sure as hell matters. Life can be a confusing, disheartening and challenging experience, but ultimately I’ve chosen to see those ups and downs as necessary steps in my journey. If it makes you feel any better, I’m anxious often as well, and doing my best to learn how to cope with it. Meditation, exercise and finding good friends over time has made a big difference. Sending you lots of love and strength good sir 🙏
As someone who struggles with bad depression and anxiety too I can give you my little advice I use. If you have that random burst of energy and want to do something and you don't know what, just go out and maybe explore some parts of your town or maybe even something like a forest near you, you have never walked or seen. Seeing new things really helps my depression and make me want to explore even more around my place. Starting small adventures leads to some bigger ideas later, trust me! :)
@@YesTheory As someone who's in the same boat as Ethan your comment made me tear up. People like you make the world a better place. I hope you know that.
Mr *VortexTrace* !, - would like to sincerely thank you from the BOTTOM of my heart! So many from tough harsh living conditions that suffer and you helping and giving them something that they desperately need just to survive. thank God for wonderful people like you that are making the differences that truly matter most! God bless you VortexTrace!!! Love from Greenville NC….!!!
10:20 man that interaction with the 90 year old lady and the 85 year old man who plays basketball was so nice! I can't believe how friendly they were that was legit amazing! I was smiling ear to ear 😂😂
Never thought I would see Yan on Yes Theory, awesome collab! Definitely love watching Little Chinese Everywhere. Started with her Malaysia travel videos, as I'm Malaysian, and now following her as she travels around China.
Paris has to accommodate 12 million French people + 50 million tourists. That's a lot of people, and the city simply can't keep up. That's the challenge of mass tourism.
I spent 1 year in China and as someone who had no idea at all what I was getting myself into, I can say I was incredibly overwhelmed by the positive experience. From the people and culture, to the food and landscapes, this beautiful country gave me an unforgettable experience I will never forget. I hope you guys had an amazing time over there and I honestly can't wait to get back someday!
Yeah, just make sure you don't talk shit about the government or speak about Taiwan or find buns filled with cardboard boxes packed inside or find food cooked with literal gutter oil or something
Like she said most people try to be decent. Its politics that want you to think your the best country and the rest are out to get you. You think those borders are there to keep people out..keep telling yourself that
@@derekhayter4879better than finding homeless addicts armed with guns robbing you on the NYC subway. Every country has scumbags. The grievances of China seem mediocre. If that's the best they can come up with to attack Chinese society. They are doing a terrible job. I'm more afraid of wealthy American elites than Chinese. Epstein left a terrible impact. We should stop pretending we are perfect. America has a lot of problems. We need focus at home.
Just discovered this channel, and wow, what a heartwarming video this is. Such a pleasure to see a video about China that is filled with wonder and good vibes rather than the far easier alternative of finding fault in everything. These guys look like they had a great time, embraced the experience, and made a beautifully produced video. Kudos to you. I'll be watching again and have subscribed.
Killing innocent people. Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims in the concentration camps. Genocides are everywhere in China. Make a video about that, be transparent. Look at all the electric cars and scooters that are blowing up in China, thousands have been made but they are so poor quality that they end up not being used and leaking acids into their water supply. Not to mention the colorful mountains that are painted in huge quantities. All the petroleum and oil go to the water supply.
It is amazing to see how kind and welcoming the people you meet are, it is a stark contrast with how the media portrays the country. Love to see it, hope to continue watching your videos for many years to come!
That was so beautiful! I love that your videos always show so many positive things about a country the news and media in general always seem to sweep under the rug. It shows that there is so much more to a country than just the politicians making the news. Thank you for being so eye opening!
Indeed, it´s great to follow the news... but to an extent. It really messes with your perception if you don´t go out and experience things for yourself. Also, in real life you don´t discuss politics nearly the amount people do online, so it´s way easier to common ground.
Hats off to you Yes Theory, having recently backpacked through China as a Dutch Citizen I can genuinely say you're doing an amazing job at portraying the kindness and hospitality of the Chinese people.
@@isabellawong8744over 90% of the Chinese citizens support their government so don't you project your own personal biases on the Chinese and their chosen government!
Wonderful. Out of the many dozens of countries I've been fortunate enough to travel to, two of the most meaningful and life-enhancing experiences I've had was in Beijing and Shanghai with some local Chinese people. I've been to China a few times and the people are awesome! No knowledge of language needed, just smiles, and there's plenty of them there.
It is great to see that people connect also in China and are genuinely friendly and engaging! This video brings a little bit of positivity to your audience! Thanks for doing that!
Dancing is such a beautiful way to break the language barrier! I am from Texas and 2 stepping is in our DNA. To see Stephan dance with someone at every location and country he is at is so beautiful to me! The joy of connection he brings is so beautiful to see. So happy he is apart of the team! :)
My country shares a border with China and even I had no idea that this is how amazing China actually is. The city, the people, the friendliness. Thank you for the insights.
Someone once shown me the difference between loneliness and being alone... The very same people shown me a much bigger side of Chinese culture. The media only shows the worst and the best, it takes people like you to show the hidden world in between. The true people that live there, not just the 1%. Much love to you all and stay safe.
Most of people live there are Little Pink. (If you don’t know what Little Pink means, you can look up the definition on Wikipedia) The time those guys posted this video is near the unofficial China’s egg fired rice day which is popular among Chinese dissidents! Everybody let’s go to your nearby Chinese restaurant to order a plate of egg fired rice or cook it by yourself to celebrate the special day and support Chef Wang Gang because Chef Wang is about getting cancelled just for uploading a video about how to make egg fried rice on Weibo yesterday because Mao Zedong’s son, Mao AnYing, “was killed in action by an air strike during the Korean War.” (according to wiki) Little Pink think egg fired rice is an insult to Mao AnYing and saw egg fried rice as a taboo. Ridiculous and insane😂
I wonder why it took 8 months for this video to be recommended to me by YT. This is one of the most astonishing and touching travel logs I've seen. The warm and loving interactions between you guys and the locals somehow left tears rolling in my eyes. Thank you for showing the real world and the beautiful side of human nature.
I'm from Shanghai, but I never heard of this mock-up Paris town until I saw your video, thanks for bringing this part of China to the broader audience! Glad to see local collaboration with Yan! Highly recommending her videos if you want to see more 'hidden' parts of China
Wow the fact that u live in China and had never heard of this really just shows how huge China really is cus if this city was built anywhere else everyone wud know about it
It’s crazy that you don’t know such places… Don’t you know your governments spent billions of dollars on building these empty cities for the last decade?
I went to China in 1997, alone, with in hand my lonely planet travel book of 1060 pages part in Mandarin language (so I can show to people the beautiful little houses scrip of China language to be able to go where I wanted to) It has been very difficult but very rewarding. I travelled out of season and saw few others travellers. I was young, curious and willing to see the most of my stay: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shenzhen. At that time still a lot of people wear the traditional grey clothes. It was the only country where I had a bed in the bus for those long 12 hours trip. I would like very much to go back to see what you guys are experiencing now in a Modern China. Travels make all men better.
As a Chinese, China was completely different even 5 years ago, let alone 20 years ago. I believe China's development will definitely shock you. You are very welcome to come back to China and have a look🥰
China has changed dramatically every year for the past twenty years, and every year I go back to China, I find something new and different. It's a completely different country compared to 1997.
I lived on campus at a big University in America and a lot of my neighbors were Chinese so I leaned a lot about them and their country so this is not new to me. My son was at the age he was learning to talk and the neighbor grandma was teaching him so much Chinese he knew more Chinese than English and she was so proud saying, "he speak perfect Chinese, no accent" They are a beautiful people and have a wonderful culture.
As an American who has had the privilege of visiting Asia, I can confidently say that it's an incredible region filled with warm and welcoming people. At 6'2" and sporting a cowboy hat, I stood out in many of the places I visited, yet I was consistently met with curiosity and kindness. It was truly eye-opening to experience firsthand how much we humans share in common, despite our cultural differences. I highly recommend venturing beyond your comfort zone and engaging with people from diverse backgrounds - both locally and globally. You'll likely be surprised by the connections and friendships you forge along the way.
@@cwpv2477 Although I agree the title is misleading, I think it is also a good thing. Most Americans or Westerners are more likely to click on negative videos and propaganda of China. So this negative title actually gives an overall better outcome and incentive
I lived in China for nine years since 2013. I wasn’t surprised that places like this would fill up! It’s very sweet for me to watch. Spending so much time there changed me, and it wasn’t always perfect or happy, but I can’t count the wonderful moments I had there, or the very loving people I met and made friends with. This video reminds me of the life I enjoyed. Very nostalgic, especially the kids!
According to Wikipedia, Tianducheng was constructed in 2007 and designed for 10,000 residents. By 2013 it only had 2,000 residents but by 2017 it had grown to 30,000 and had been expanded several times. So it appears to be a successful development and not a ghost town at all. The Parisian section is just residential. I assume during the day everyone is at work and at school so it appears deserted. But after work people return and it all comes alive. I would like to see the same area on a weekend. I would assume then the streets would be filled with people during the day as well as at night.
In China is not a classic weekend as we know it. It's really most of the time only at night a live because of what u said the most are busy during the day. Because working hours are from my experience from ~9-5 and depending how far you live in the east its already dark when you get home during the winter.
What a great video guys! I was in China for 2 weeks about 15 years ago, and I had the most amzining time and meet the most amazing people! It is a fantastic country and it is so sad to see how the media make out Like China is some 'Evil' Land, that is just plain WRONG!. You did an great job showing what the people and culture is really like, so refreshing to see! Nice one!
Thank you for this series. I am so happy someone with a large following is showcasing the China I know. The sheer kindness of the people is greatly undervalued. Especially so, with the constant media blitz fanning the flames of fear with absolutely nothing positive to say, not even about the food.
Hi everyone! Our friend in the video Yan has incredible travel videos on her channel, many in China @littlechineseeverywhere which are fascinating, highly recommend you subscriber to her channel :)
I haven’t been on this channel as much lately as the content has changed drastically over the years. I must admit these last few videos have been amazing and I’m happy that you all are back at it and inspiring people all over the world to seek discomfort. Looking forward to the next one! 😎
Astonishing and heartwarming. I've only been to China on one occasion and experienced a great deal of the same kind of friendliness, and people being genuinely curious about where I was from.
China surpassed USA in many aspects, socialism is superior than destructive capitalism, they have problems n still lives in a transition form but u can't deny they have achieved many growing
Actually the politics aren't bad. The western media is just trying to make you believe we live poorly while we are actually doing fine. It's just a propaganda battle. I have been to US myself and the people were quite nice to us too. It is both amusing and upsetting to see western people think we are living poorly or thinking we are monsters.
You all are remarkable story tellers. Good to see parts of the world the media doesn't show. Also love the B roll and drone shots. Your music selection for every episode it nicely placed.
I am Chinese. You can think of this as a playground to experience French culture. Just like many people will go to Disney to experience fairy tales. After the project failed. They changed their marketing strategy. Start converting commercial properties into residential properties. But few people bought it. Rent a lot. This is a commercial project. . . But the project fell short of expectations. . The Chinese are not that much interested in France Now. This French-style area. Functionally more like a "French style park" Beijing also has a place to experience Hollywood. Universal Studios. There are houses like those in the movie.
I live in Chengdu and there's some projects around here that are European themed. Mostly luxury homes (only 1 or 2 stories tall with lots of park area). They're certainly the minority though, most projects are the bog-standard Chinese skyrise clusters with a small central green space.
Chinese CPmember goes to Paris ''there is much black people and muslins and garbage there, also is way expensive and smell like piss'' so China build is own Paris China Paris is more clean than real Paris probably will have more French than real Paris
The Chinese are also not good at marketing. With good marketing, this place could be a big tourist attraction. It obviously now needs renovation for the houses and so on. The Chinese are so modest and just produce products, and let flashy westerners do the marketing.
Great video! I visted Wuhan in 2016 and was absolutely stunned that I was in a city with more inhabitants than my own country (Switzerland) that I had never heard of. We mostly interacted with students and they were all super chill. The food was some of the best I've ever had anywhere! And the fast trains in China are mindblowing!
As a Chinese lived 5 years in Paris (the true one :)), I would say this video is amazing and the dancing with elder ladies so accurate for a normal day in China.
Bittersweet to see Matt back and realizing how different the vids have been without his genuine attention he gives to people so freely.❤ Great storytelling and amazing spin of the adventure. Looking forward to the next one!
Absolutely marvelous! I don't know how I had not found Yes Theory until a few days ago. I am now a total addict. None of you are old enough to remember a movie from the 1940s called "Auntie Mame." It starred Rosalind Russell and as a small child I made her motto mine: "Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death. Live! Live! Live." Mame would have loved the premise of Yes Theory, and at 76, I'm ready to pack up and follow your adventures. Kudos and thank you.
Our Son has been in University in Nanjing China for 5 years. We love visiting there, the people are amazing. People never believe me, when i tell them how safe it is to walk around there. At night when it cools down everyone comes out to Eat and Dance. People are generally shy is what i found, but if you learn a couple of Mandarin words it goes a long way.
@@akhxolyeah unfortunately it’s true, I lived in Philly for 3 years. My classmates got beat up, stabbed one night… I’ve heard multiple gun shots. Me and the girls I know we all carried maze all time and would never walk by myself after dark even in city center. Better safe than sorry
@@SUPERPOWERCHINA_ what the fuck…. Now we got a China bot!? I suspect this guys also created the damned India bot But good job in doing these funny bots
The time those guys posted this video is near the unofficial China’s egg fired rice day which is popular among Chinese dissidents! Everybody let’s go to your nearby Chinese restaurant to order a plate of egg fired rice or cook it by yourself to celebrate the special day and support Chef Wang Gang because Chef Wang is about getting cancelled just for uploading a video about how to make egg fried rice on Weibo yesterday because Mao Zedong’s son, Mao AnYing, “was killed in action by an air strike during the Korean War.” (according to wiki) Little Pink think egg fired rice is an insult to Mao AnYing and saw egg fried rice as a taboo. Ridiculous and insane😂
The more I watch Yes Theory, the more I realize that the internet isn’t real. I stopped paying attention to mainstream media long ago. Prob about 95% of humans are just nice ppl who want to be happy. Every group has their bad share, just have to try to find the right ones..
@@lawtraf8008 so Westerners aren’t nice ppl who want to be happy? Only Chinese ppl? lol.. I didn’t say anything about welcoming ppl. It’s very different for countries who don’t receive many Tourists, compared to a place like NYC that get a ton of Tourists. Completely different lifestyles to welcome ppl into your home or not.
@@lawtraf8008Because in western countries people actually come in huge numbers, and not as tourists, and they act primitive. What do you have to be upset about in China when you have no idea of mass migration of foreigners to China? Come back and talk when your city doesn't feel like your city anymore, it looks foreign and it's now dangerous to live in. See if you're so welcoming. The west had low crime rates, now look at France after mass migration, high crime rates, everything dirty.
This was filmed beautifully . Each moment entertaining … everyone so open minded and respectful. I live three provinces up from Shanghai and have always wanted to visit Paris . I guess when I have time I’ll have to go visit this mini one nearby .
I can’t say anything more than the fact that you guys are a true inspiration and a very very very important part of my life. I love each and everyone of you and it’s soooo pleasing to see Matt and Derin back in the videos. Been your subscriber since the first video will continue to be one till I live! You’ve helped me survive through my worst times, you people helped me fight depression and come out of it a stronger person. Hope to meet you guys one day. Love from Pakistan. Thank you Yes Theory, Thank you Thomas, Ammar, Matt, Steffan and Derin ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This 'city' is amazing, not just for it's mirror reflection of Paris, but because the people in China seem to want to protect Paris more so than do the people in Paris.
Parisians are very proud of their city. I wonder if replicating cities started with Las Vegas hotels to attract tourists. And Macau replicates Las Vegas! But what's going on in Dubai is very, very strange.
I'm so happy to see Yan here!! She's the perfect person for this. I recently discovered her channel and she's so outgoing and easily talks with so many random people. Her way of showing China is so lovely as well. It has opened my eyes to the diversity of the country and all the different groups of people that live inside with their own cultures. I really recommend her channel!
Jesus Loves you so much! You may not think it but there is a reason you’re seeing this. He wants you to know Him so you Two can have a Relationship:)!!!!😊😊😊😊😊
As a Parisian I found the buildings facades well done. It doesn't look like the Parisian buildings but I expected something really kitsch and it's not. Those buildings would blend perfectly in Paris for they look like the new buildings built in Paris, especially in the suburbs. The Eiffel Tower though looks like the trinkets sold to tourists just that it's bigger.
@@giakolou2876 Paris isn't a Disneyland where nobody lives like the fake town in the picture that's for sure. At the end of the day the tourists prefer to go to the real thing to make it the most visited city in the world. That's how dirty and dangerous Paris is. One has more chance to end up in jail after a scam to get money in China than being the victim of some violent crime in Paris, so.
Let me add my 1 cent. I absolutely love Yes Theory and learn so very much. I am honestly hoping that I will one day feel capable enough to travel the world as a black female Jamaican mom. For now I live through your videos, I know I'm not doing it right but each time I watch I feel I am closer to living and growing through my fears. Shout out to Yes Theory Toronto fam! I'll show up one day!
Thank you very much for doing this video. The drone shots are amazing. I would have never known that there's a little Paris in China if not for your effort in going all the way there to shoot this video. Do keep up the awesome work and feed those who have much less resources. Bless you, guys.
Come to Jiaxing, China, a city 70km near Shanghai, here you can see Roman Caesar, Arc de Triomphe in Paris, Buckingham Palace commercial housing, they are all built by property developer on 2010-2015 , age 40+ people like to buy these style.
I just checked and it turns out I uploaded a video on Fake Paris the day before you guys. Obviously don't have the same production value but it's pretty cool to see your guys perspective on it. Loved the interactions with the locals and I hope China treated you guys well!
I love to see you guys breaking down our preconceptions of the life and people of other countries. The human urges of curiosity and community are so much stronger then the fear and othering that is presented in the media. Thank you for living your message of love over fear!
Love your channel! I’m a new watcher, beautiful perspective and friendships in other countries! I’m fascinated by all the uniqueness in the world! Awesome that you donate also🫶💯
My wife is chinese (im british) and i love the message you ended this on. Both sides are horrendously guilty of misrepresenting the general population of each country its so refreshing to see someone push the correct narrative for once.
Except British government and media actively push sinophobia, China doesn't and really doesn't even need to since UK are doing such a great job of making themselves look bad!
@@teleamor Do you have any idea of how many people sought a path out of China do to things like the one child policy when they had means? Or later back - you can look at the time of the great famine. Or people that just want a um... less authoritarian government. Maybe get off the internet for a bit, and go talk to people.
It feels nice to find my way back to this channel. This has been an absolute blast, I have been recently wondering about what China feels like, and seeing you making a series about China couldn't have come at a better time.
It's crazy how media shapes and changes people's perception so much nowadays. As always lovely video! And so great to see Derin and Matt back. Missed Amar tho. Much love.
Hey guys, Thomas here :) thanks for watching, engaging, commenting, liking. It's a small gesture for you, but goes a long way for us. We don't ever take it from granted and appreciate the support of every single of you. Now it even means something as we're donating a cent to Save the Children for every comment and subscription :) love you all hope you liked the story
No, Thank You!
Truly inspiring! I need to get off this continent & explore!!
People like you guys are changing the world ❤️
Ok master
I didn't know you were from France. You barely say the word baguette
The little boy asking matt to keep playing with him was so adorable and wholesome, the interaction with those kids was the best part of the video in my opinion
such a wholesome moment honestly, we were kind of done with the day and considering heading back to the hotel for a bit and coming back a bit later.. But couldn't get away from those kids with endless energy! -thomas
Same here
@@YesTheoryloved the video!
Wholesome ❤
i am indian according to me chinese babies are as cute as they come, ik all babies are cute but still@@YesTheory
the shared human moments in this video are too much for me. those older people are so full of life and just so happy to be there in the moment. what a lovely video.
china
The most human and touching video I've ever seen regarding China. I think because most of the Chinese coverage is either, like Yan said, political, or when people do look at ordinary lives its people in Shanghai or Beijing, these huge mega cities. It was heartwarming seeing the interactions with the kids and families here, an emotional reminder that we are all human.
You could see the towering mega cities in the background juxtaposed against the beauty of Little Paris.
Such emphaty is due to a resentment for the reality these people entrapped with state capitalism it's a pity state doesnt allow ppl do their own synthesis of their own existence but shapes it acc to global monetary credit variables manifest it self with such establishment projects socioantropologically senseless
@@artregeousI have freedom to explore the internet without censorship sucks to be stuck in a commie country where China 🦠🦠🦠 virus started and still ongoing
Their government is one of the most corrupt and their women are ugly so ....
Agree. A reminder that we are humans. And we only live in limited time in this world.
I showed this video to some American friends, and they were convinced everyone in it was an actor. The media's influence is truly frightening. What surprised me even more was that they were all college graduates.
As a Chinese, sometimes I think it's good that the West thinks we are backward, so they won't stop us from developing, but obviously your government is not stupid.
Hahahahaha funny and sad😂
Because most people only want to believe what they think and don't think about whether it's true or not!
你们真的很有钱，能请到那么多演员，也许我错了 是我们有很多钱 每天的任务就是演戏给美国人看我们太不容易了
Why don't you ask your American college friends to come to China and see for themselves？
America's perception of China makes it seem so scary and like the people there are all sad. Thank you for continuously showing what normal life looks like in other countries. Your channel shows how beautiful the world really is.
@@SUPERPOWERCHINA_dawg 😂
@@SUPERPOWERCHINA_CHINA HAS CORNAVIRUS.CHINA GAVE THE WORLD CHINA-VIRUS.
@@SUPERPOWERCHINA_
Disgusting robot and racist.🤮🤮🤮
This city is a big time outlier in terms of statistics. Life in a denser city is very different. This city is built like Paris but with a fraction of the population. It's like the burbs and there's correlations showing decrease in population density leads to rise in health and wellness. I do agree overall, people all want the same basic things and love to share food and culture.
@@PigeonLaughter01 no shit wtf its like saying newyork city is different then a fucking barn in kansas lmfao
Man that old lady with the radio thing was sweet and she legit acted like one of my aunts would, the move she made after telling them she's 90 is exactly like one of my aunties antics. Shows you that people around the world are more similar than most people think they are.
What made you think that humans are different around the world in the first place?
@@agzamichno Thats how Americans are programmed to think
An obvious truth, but only known by a few.
@@MyDisposableArts americans are always like he their culture is so unique nd strange.
@@MyDisposableArtsmeanwhile we see how you are programmed to think about America.
I’m Chinese but I don’t even know this place exists! Awesome video, and thanks for sharing this amazing journey to the world🥰
It's insane! You should definitely try to visit - we really, really appreciated it and people there are amazing!
我住在上海，上周才去了杭州，我竟不知道这个地方，可能这就是一个普通的新建的大型社区之一吧。但还是很感谢视频带我从不同角度观察我们身边的美好事物❤
This is the best video I have ever seen of foreigners traveling to China. Unlike other TH-camrs who only show China's large-scale infrastructure construction, transportation, or convenient mobile payments, it shows more about the lives of ordinary Chinese people and their friendly attitude towards international friends. The interaction between you guys and the elderly and children in the video hits the heart. It's so damn great, thank you.
Agreed 😃
Thank you for sharing your experience. The people are incredibly friendly, helpful and the children are so sweet
Blessings on seeking love -the high road- when love is the ultimate human reaction, there is no room to visit fear
Just Julie
BSN MSN Adult and Pediatric urology/Surgery 💕🙏✡️✝️
The dancing part made me smile so much. Such an incredible video showing how every country no matter what the media portrays it as, has so much goodness
them playing with the kids was top tier wholesome
They literally paid to have a bunch of people in to act like this was some "natural" event. The youtuber they are with runs a CCP propaganda channel. It's the only reason they are allowed to film openly like that.
There are many places in China where people dance at night as a way to exercise. In addition, there is a lot of food in China at night, and many foreigners who live in China for a period of time will gain weight! In addition, China has the world's most powerful online shopping and express logistics, so you can always stay at home and live without going out!
@@cloudwithwind574 ¿do you have to tip food and delivery workers like in the US?
@@brauljo China has no habit of tipping or collecting tips!
I never thought that the Chinese people were so open and friendly. Even their children are joyful and serene. I love the fact that they love music and dancing in the open. Lovely video!
Yea Chinese people are not shy like the Japanese are.
As a Chinese Malaysian, I can’t wait to share the real perspectives of our culture as well as the beauty of Malaysia, hope u guys travel to this vary races with peacefully living country
It's hard to explain, even though they have to study more etc., they are allowed to be children more because the state is more protective. Like Phone Game hours, social Media, and adult content. You wont find things like Euphoria, Kids are protrayed as Kids in dramas
we asians are most kindhearted
they are suuuper kind. looove foreigners. love them too much, if you ask me
It never feels right to me when people talk poorly about other countries. Good people don't have a nationality, they live everywhere! These videos are so beautiful.
how does that disprove anything he said? every country´s media does this but that doesn´t mean there´s no merit to it @@wittypoker
it's not crap. PLA reguarly disregards other countries' boundries. Obviously CCP is to blame, but we shouldn't downplay their actions. @@wittypoker
@@wittypokerthe real common sense is to explore yourself , if u can’t justified the truth , just shut up and not comment on any countries good or bad , that’s common sense as well. But not everyone know this lol
I can honestly say when I visited China they are among the most welcoming people in the world, I visited 10 cities in 14 days, the roads are terrifying, but you can walk around in the early hours of the morning without a care in the world!
@defaultbrownie common sense also knows that media pushes misinformation and propaganda
Glad that you captured this. Being from the uk, I also had a certain expectation of China and how the locals were. However, having recently gone to Shanghai, Beijing and Xi’an, that expectation didn’t materialise. I was shocked by how friendly and accommodating the locals were, how clean and advanced the cities were and how safe I felt.
What I’ve learned is to never judge a place by what you read in the media. Politicians control the narrative so it’s more important to go and check places out and experience it yourself.
嗯，中国并不是十分坏，只是九分坏而已
Exactly, my friend. But if only it were the politicians alone, but now, social media wannabe-gurus are now finding that there is a massive audience of haters and are glad to cater to them, the likes of the two scum-bags (laowhy86 and serpentza) of 'The China Show' for example...smh....
Indeed, Chinese politicians control tightly image of China. So you should not trust random videos in TH-cam trying to persuade that life in China is just like in the West or maybe even happier.
Dude, open your eyes, China is a dictatorship, it constantly violates human rights, it has no freedom of speech whatsoever, just read about Uyghur concentration camps. Just because you go somewhere and see good people (they live in every country, no doubt) doesn’t mean you can find freedom over there. Freedom is a key factor in our world, no matter what, it stands at the first place. Being so positive about China is like looking through rose glasses, never gives you the truth from good people’s attitude.
You should reflect on how the media brain washed you.
I wasn't expecting such a deep dive into China's uncanny replication of Paris, especially considering the ghost-town impression one might get online.
@@SUPERPOWERCHINA_ Why do you leave messages on every video about China? Repeatedly spreading these lies to demonize China will not stop China's progress, nor will it make your life better.
you are leaving a comment on every youtube I'm watching now.. so weird
NAILS @@js-gc2hk
That myth is propagated by anti-Chinese propaganda. If you strategically take a picture of any city, you can make it look abandoned.
It's funny to me that Americans who probably saw Paris from movies or just 1 week/month feel uncomfortable or turned upside down by a city of china who looks like Paris a french city lmao
The children were so sweet and trusting. Seeing you playing with them put a huge smile on my face.
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They won't be if they would see how American media and social media talk about them :(
@@crystalball020 BBC: They are all actors sent by the Communist Party
I don't know who has been editing these videos but I'm loving it. it's a perfect blend of comedy and cinematic. Great job editor!!!
lollll as a Chinese person I'd never heard of this "little Paris". Love this video so much!🤣
It's honestly heart warming how friendly and wholesome everyone was, nobody cared that you were a tourist and felt safe enough with you guys to let you play with their kids
Yes, Chinese people love and admire Americans and other white people. To them, if you’re white, you might as well be Tom Cruise. You’re practically a celebrity in their eyes.
They know he’s a TH-camr, they have to act happy and smiling otherwise Xi will have them executed lol. Duh
@@charlesg7926 I mean you completely missed my point. I was talking about the locals...
@@howdlej123 Victim of Western propaganda
@@charlesg7926 how ignorant for you to say those things
I just love the humanity that shines through. The fact that you guys are content playing with children, even if you wanted to speak to adults. It’s really heartwarming!
That's the amazing thing about travelling. Yes there are major cultural differences around the world but in the end, we're all humans. We're all just tryna make sure there's food in our stomachs and have a roof over our head to sleep in. As long as our friends and family are safe, we are content anywhere :)
Yes
There are good people everywhere. It's just the politics that are bad.
@@HermanWillemsits just that American msm propaganda has to make countries look bad to make Lockheed a profit
I’m still shocked people don’t want to live in a cheap, less crowded version of Paris. I hope this city can thrive for a long time 😊
because it's all fake, people have no real ties or roots with the city
Pretty sure it's not affordable
@@tinaterry1280not really, there is cheaper than other part of that city😂
Cuz people want to live close to their work place or close to kid’s school, or close to big shopping centres blablabla But that “small Paris” is none of them. There is a place like a small “countryside”outside the big city.
Mainly because it’s in the middle of nowhere really
I went to china this year. It was my first time to travel , outside of the US, My mind was blown over there, Everybody so nice and friendly. I can't wait to go back. . It was very nice to see. How you guys showed how the people are over there. Very great and nice work guys. keep it up.
welcome to china haha
i am from china, by the way
If you like the life in China, you can find a job here. There are many foreigners working here
Welcome to high trust societies.
Come and Explore more provinces bro! Good luck!
Great example of how the media can distort the truth- the way this place has been reported online is that it's an abandoned ghost town when in fact it's the opposite full of life and lovely people!
I actually genuinely agree with you and finally some one who l found in the comment section that actually has a functioning brain for once and this world actually genuinely needs more people actually like you in this world and you actually couldn't have said that actually any better than me.
Incompetent Winnie the Pooh
I wouldn't call it full of life
@@neon1899 l actually agree with you.
It was a ghost town. The people just moved in last July.
I love all of the interactions with the local population so much. Staffan dancing was such a pure, beautiful moment. Then of course Matt, and all of you, with the kiddos. Moments like these are the best part of your travel videos. I hope to be able to travel like this someday.
Despite the gimmick of trying to be a mini Paris, this is just good urban design - a mix of residential and commercial together, walkability, big open communal spaces - I would kill to have this as a mid-price housing community in North America!
For real!
they build this paris to boost local&international jobs but it was fail bcs most chinese either not a fond to paris or don't like the gimmicky feeling. They also build this for the people who don't have money to travel outside. These kinds of monument culture is everywhere arround vegas, tokyo tower or even in South east Asia region.
That's just how every city is in China. Everything you need is within a reasonable walking distance. It's lovely.
@@mia_seym what a wild concept, being able to walk places.
Why do you guys build residential estates without any social amenities, damn,those estates look so dead. I wouldn't want to live in a place without a few corner shops, roadside restaurants etc
Only just stumbled onto this video. As an Australian who has been living in China since 2014, I'd like to say well done and thank you. It's a beautiful piece that captures my own experience living here.
I love that you guys and Yan found each other! Her videos are magical and offer a beautiful glimpse of the China far off the tourist path, as well as some great perspectives on foreign cultures. Love her channel, this collab is awesome
You really made me think when you said that the narrative about China in the U.S. is very fear based. Thanks for focusing on people, not politics. As an Expat American in Germany, the toughest thing about going to another country is to step beyond stereotypes and take people seriously.
The US has several accurate criticisms on China. Those criticisms do not discredit the people that live inside the country, but rather the government’s way of governing those people. What the United States portrays about China is mostly true. There is a major attack on individual rights in China as you can be jailed for criticizing the government openly, which is why you probably won’t find a video with a Chinese citizen, criticizing the government openly unless it’s out of the country. this beautiful video is a testament to how beautiful human interaction is not how beautiful the Chinese government is.
The Chinese government is still very, very corrupted
“Expat”
Honestly, this is so heartwarming. Ever since I heard of little paris, i was worried it would wing up a genuine ghost town like the rest, so knowing that its still alive and thriving really makes me happy :) glad yall had a fun time!
Your interactions looked very genuine. I hope you are showing the rest of the world some wisdom in managing 1.4 billion people.
I just love how laughing is a universal thing! Whether you're Chinese, Swedish, American, French, old, young, etc. you'll always be able to communicate the feeling of joy with smiles and laughter :) such sweet moments ❤❤
Totally!! 🥰💖
So is football
I've spent 9 months in China in 2016 and this video captured "real" China way better for me than any classic touristy video I've seen.
does that make Paris "fake" China ?
Does that capture the genocide ?
@@augustinboulloche684 -1000 credit score 😂
@@augustinboulloche684 what are you suggesting? Do people who visit a country automatically share in the crimes of the ruling regime?
@@Bounasieaux Not what I said, just know that people showing another side of China and saying how great it is without mentioning any of the issues seems extremely biased
Amazing video. I melted when you interacted with the kids, so sweet. Thanks for what you do of charity and helping those in need. :)
I am working as a cameraman for german media in China at the moment and i love how you put the focus on the people living there. This is an important aspect that is so often overlooked in films from China!
What kind of cameraman job do you do? I mean China is a heated topic in Germany right? China buying up many German tech companies like KUKA. And China is about to destroy German car industry too like China did with solar panel industry in Germany. Is it something about that topic ?
Awesome
+15 social rating points
@@Лучшийотчимвмиреyou hate china because of their people or because they challenge america top spot
👍🏻👍🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I haven’t ever really traveled I have really bad depression and anxiety and watching people like yall gives me hope in what I can do in the future. I’m 24 lot of life to live I hope that this comment makes someone a bit full and happy as it’d be nice to know my failures can be a bit redeemed by you guys being so good.
Hey Ethan, Thomas here, first of all your comment was seen and appreciated on my end as I sit here late night in (real) Paris back home scrolling through my phone :) I don’t know you or your story, but all I can say is at 24 you still have so much time and are by no means a failure. I’ll also add that your life sure as hell matters. Life can be a confusing, disheartening and challenging experience, but ultimately I’ve chosen to see those ups and downs as necessary steps in my journey.
If it makes you feel any better, I’m anxious often as well, and doing my best to learn how to cope with it. Meditation, exercise and finding good friends over time has made a big difference.
Sending you lots of love and strength good sir 🙏
As someone who struggles with bad depression and anxiety too I can give you my little advice I use. If you have that random burst of energy and want to do something and you don't know what, just go out and maybe explore some parts of your town or maybe even something like a forest near you, you have never walked or seen. Seeing new things really helps my depression and make me want to explore even more around my place.
Starting small adventures leads to some bigger ideas later, trust me! :)
depression doesn't exist, you are simply a loser
@@YesTheory As someone who's in the same boat as Ethan your comment made me tear up. People like you make the world a better place. I hope you know that.
Thomas, you are best example in earth for me. And for lots of people too. Thanks for all
Mr *VortexTrace* !, - would like to sincerely thank you from the BOTTOM of my heart! So many from tough harsh living conditions that suffer and you helping and giving them something that they desperately need just to survive.
thank God for
wonderful people like you that are making the differences that truly matter most! God bless you VortexTrace!!! Love from Greenville NC….!!!
10:20 man that interaction with the 90 year old lady and the 85 year old man who plays basketball was so nice! I can't believe how friendly they were that was legit amazing! I was smiling ear to ear 😂😂
Never thought I would see Yan on Yes Theory, awesome collab! Definitely love watching Little Chinese Everywhere. Started with her Malaysia travel videos, as I'm Malaysian, and now following her as she travels around China.
she's amazing go subscribe to her everyone and help her get over 200k subscribers! @littlechineseeverywhere
She is the best!❤
The irony is, it’s probably cleaner and safer than the real Paris. How France has fallen.
Paris never was clean or safe
And no thief peoblem.
Paris has to accommodate 12 million French people + 50 million tourists. That's a lot of people, and the city simply can't keep up. That's the challenge of mass tourism.
@@astronotics531 mass immigration*
theif everywhere PARIS😂
This video reflects the saying "The government of country does not represent the entirety of a country". Such wholesome interactions.
I spent 1 year in China and as someone who had no idea at all what I was getting myself into, I can say I was incredibly overwhelmed by the positive experience. From the people and culture, to the food and landscapes, this beautiful country gave me an unforgettable experience I will never forget. I hope you guys had an amazing time over there and I honestly can't wait to get back someday!
Brian, thanks for sharing your experience.
Yeah, just make sure you don't talk shit about the government or speak about Taiwan or find buns filled with cardboard boxes packed inside or find food cooked with literal gutter oil or something
Like she said most people try to be decent. Its politics that want you to think your the best country and the rest are out to get you. You think those borders are there to keep people out..keep telling yourself that
@@derekhayter4879better than finding homeless addicts armed with guns robbing you on the NYC subway. Every country has scumbags. The grievances of China seem mediocre. If that's the best they can come up with to attack Chinese society. They are doing a terrible job. I'm more afraid of wealthy American elites than Chinese. Epstein left a terrible impact. We should stop pretending we are perfect. America has a lot of problems. We need focus at home.
How’s the food poisoning and sore throat?
Just discovered this channel, and wow, what a heartwarming video this is. Such a pleasure to see a video about China that is filled with wonder and good vibes rather than the far easier alternative of finding fault in everything. These guys look like they had a great time, embraced the experience, and made a beautifully produced video. Kudos to you. I'll be watching again and have subscribed.
Ditto! Couldn’t have said it better!
Thanks for your heartwarming comment and welcome to the yes fam!! :) / Staffan
Killing innocent people. Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims in the concentration camps. Genocides are everywhere in China. Make a video about that, be transparent.
Look at all the electric cars and scooters that are blowing up in China, thousands have been made but they are so poor quality that they end up not being used and leaking acids into their water supply.
Not to mention the colorful mountains that are painted in huge quantities. All the petroleum and oil go to the water supply.
It is amazing to see how kind and welcoming the people you meet are, it is a stark contrast with how the media portrays the country. Love to see it, hope to continue watching your videos for many years to come!
No one says the Chinese people are evil. Just their government.
Such a lovely story. You are real peacemakers, travelling the world and showing the beauty in places that mainstream media never covers 🙏
Probably because the mainstream media is not allowed to cover with actually happening to individual rights in China
That was so beautiful! I love that your videos always show so many positive things about a country the news and media in general always seem to sweep under the rug. It shows that there is so much more to a country than just the politicians making the news. Thank you for being so eye opening!
Indeed, it´s great to follow the news... but to an extent. It really messes with your perception if you don´t go out and experience things for yourself. Also, in real life you don´t discuss politics nearly the amount people do online, so it´s way easier to common ground.
Hats off to you Yes Theory, having recently backpacked through China as a Dutch Citizen I can genuinely say you're doing an amazing job at portraying the kindness and hospitality of the Chinese people.
Sick video again
I hope most people separate the Chinese communist government and Chinese people, China has over five thousand years of history and culture.
@@isabellawong8744you mean like how people should seperate genocidal American gov from Americans?
@@isabellawong8744over 90% of the Chinese citizens support their government so don't you project your own personal biases on the Chinese and their chosen government!
@@nonyabizness997 Right, like North Korean are truly love Kim dictator and willing to die for him.
Wonderful. Out of the many dozens of countries I've been fortunate enough to travel to, two of the most meaningful and life-enhancing experiences I've had was in Beijing and Shanghai with some local Chinese people. I've been to China a few times and the people are awesome! No knowledge of language needed, just smiles, and there's plenty of them there.
You guys always come up the the best angles, the friendliest vibe, love watching
It is great to see that people connect also in China and are genuinely friendly and engaging! This video brings a little bit of positivity to your audience! Thanks for doing that!
As long as you make the distinction that the people are beautiful, but the government itself is not
Dancing is such a beautiful way to break the language barrier! I am from Texas and 2 stepping is in our DNA. To see Stephan dance with someone at every location and country he is at is so beautiful to me! The joy of connection he brings is so beautiful to see. So happy he is apart of the team! :)
Have been to China twice!! A wonderful country and the people so friendly and hospitable! Hope to return soon😀
The reason why they are friendly is because they can literally be jailed for criticizing their government
@@Tylercantsleep that doesnt make sense
My country shares a border with China and even I had no idea that this is how amazing China actually is. The city, the people, the friendliness. Thank you for the insights.
Someone once shown me the difference between loneliness and being alone... The very same people shown me a much bigger side of Chinese culture. The media only shows the worst and the best, it takes people like you to show the hidden world in between. The true people that live there, not just the 1%. Much love to you all and stay safe.
Most of people live there are Little Pink. (If you don’t know what Little Pink means, you can look up the definition on Wikipedia) The time those guys posted this video is near the unofficial China’s egg fired rice day which is popular among Chinese dissidents! Everybody let’s go to your nearby Chinese restaurant to order a plate of egg fired rice or cook it by yourself to celebrate the special day and support Chef Wang Gang because Chef Wang is about getting cancelled just for uploading a video about how to make egg fried rice on Weibo yesterday because Mao Zedong’s son, Mao AnYing, “was killed in action by an air strike during the Korean War.” (according to wiki) Little Pink think egg fired rice is an insult to Mao AnYing and saw egg fried rice as a taboo. Ridiculous and insane😂
Ye
What media? Your way of looking is Americans vs china but the ret I the world has always known about the good side of china and their intelligence
@@ryana5435that’s true, same happened to my dinosaur
不是媒体只展示最坏和最好的，是政治，政体的差异导致，媒体也没办法
Hey guys Thomas here, I absolutely love all these comments!! So many amazing and beautiful stories!! Let’s go team 👏
Just watched. I heard about this town long time ago, nice to see it's not completely abandoned and waste of resources
Not what I was expecting either
I saw one in macau.. there's replica of everything in venetian macau
I'm a big fan of your channel! I also invite you to visit IRAN one day
Hey I’m actually a fan and viewer from China. Seeing this video really surprised me as I even thought this place was dead.
Seeing this after China just recently announced visa-free entry for German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish and Malaysian citizens is really exciting.
Do it!!! You won’t regret it!!
that's a geopolitical move
Where are you from ?
I wonder why it took 8 months for this video to be recommended to me by YT. This is one of the most astonishing and touching travel logs I've seen. The warm and loving interactions between you guys and the locals somehow left tears rolling in my eyes. Thank you for showing the real world and the beautiful side of human nature.
Just when I was searching for something to watch while I have my dinner, Yes Theory came to rescue!🙌🏻
Same here :D
Same same
Same same same
Same 😂
How was your diner?
I'm from Shanghai, but I never heard of this mock-up Paris town until I saw your video, thanks for bringing this part of China to the broader audience! Glad to see local collaboration with Yan! Highly recommending her videos if you want to see more 'hidden' parts of China
Wow the fact that u live in China and had never heard of this really just shows how huge China really is cus if this city was built anywhere else everyone wud know about it
Sorry to say, but I think most people outside of China have heard of this place.... and no one is going
It's because the majority of your government's propaganda (like these copy/paste towns) is aimed at the outside world, not its own citizens.
Guauuu
It’s crazy that you don’t know such places…
Don’t you know your governments spent billions of dollars on building these empty cities for the last decade?
I went to China in 1997, alone, with in hand my lonely planet travel book of 1060 pages part in Mandarin language (so I can show to people the beautiful little houses scrip of China language to be able to go where I wanted to) It has been very difficult but very rewarding. I travelled out of season and saw few others travellers. I was young, curious and willing to see the most of my stay: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shenzhen. At that time still a lot of people wear the traditional grey clothes. It was the only country where I had a bed in the bus for those long 12 hours trip. I would like very much to go back to see what you guys are experiencing now in a Modern China. Travels make all men better.
Please do go back, do your own vlog and tell us about the changes.
As a Chinese, China was completely different even 5 years ago, let alone 20 years ago. I believe China's development will definitely shock you. You are very welcome to come back to China and have a look🥰
China has changed dramatically every year for the past twenty years, and every year I go back to China, I find something new and different. It's a completely different country compared to 1997.
Xi'an is my hometown,
But the notoriously unethical chinese communist party ccp never change
I lived on campus at a big University in America and a lot of my neighbors were Chinese so I leaned a lot about them and their country so this is not new to me. My son was at the age he was learning to talk and the neighbor grandma was teaching him so much Chinese he knew more Chinese than English and she was so proud saying, "he speak perfect Chinese, no accent" They are a beautiful people and have a wonderful culture.
As an American who has had the privilege of visiting Asia, I can confidently say that it's an incredible region filled with warm and welcoming people. At 6'2" and sporting a cowboy hat, I stood out in many of the places I visited, yet I was consistently met with curiosity and kindness. It was truly eye-opening to experience firsthand how much we humans share in common, despite our cultural differences. I highly recommend venturing beyond your comfort zone and engaging with people from diverse backgrounds - both locally and globally. You'll likely be surprised by the connections and friendships you forge along the way.
yep it also is growing and not failed at all lol freakin title misleadin
@@cwpv2477 Although I agree the title is misleading, I think it is also a good thing. Most Americans or Westerners are more likely to click on negative videos and propaganda of China. So this negative title actually gives an overall better outcome and incentive
@@cwpv2477people tend to move in when they cut the price down to be super cheap, like when it failed to turn a profit.
Good point
I lived in China for nine years since 2013. I wasn’t surprised that places like this would fill up! It’s very sweet for me to watch. Spending so much time there changed me, and it wasn’t always perfect or happy, but I can’t count the wonderful moments I had there, or the very loving people I met and made friends with. This video reminds me of the life I enjoyed. Very nostalgic, especially the kids!
According to Wikipedia, Tianducheng was constructed in 2007 and designed for 10,000 residents. By 2013 it only had 2,000 residents but by 2017 it had grown to 30,000 and had been expanded several times. So it appears to be a successful development and not a ghost town at all. The Parisian section is just residential. I assume during the day everyone is at work and at school so it appears deserted. But after work people return and it all comes alive. I would like to see the same area on a weekend. I would assume then the streets would be filled with people during the day as well as at night.
Sure bud
In China is not a classic weekend as we know it. It's really most of the time only at night a live because of what u said the most are busy during the day. Because working hours are from my experience from ~9-5 and depending how far you live in the east its already dark when you get home during the winter.
It's on Wikipedia so it MUST be true! 😂
That page and its information was probably created by the CCP.
And you're probably a wu mao....
Don't trust CCCP info...
designed for 100,000 residents, not 10,000
What a great video guys! I was in China for 2 weeks about 15 years ago, and I had the most amzining time and meet the most amazing people! It is a fantastic country and it is so sad to see how the media make out Like China is some 'Evil' Land, that is just plain WRONG!. You did an great job showing what the people and culture is really like, so refreshing to see! Nice one!
Thank you for this series. I am so happy someone with a large following is showcasing the China I know. The sheer kindness of the people is greatly undervalued. Especially so, with the constant media blitz fanning the flames of fear with absolutely nothing positive to say, not even about the food.
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Hi everyone! Our friend in the video Yan has incredible travel videos on her channel, many in China @littlechineseeverywhere which are fascinating, highly recommend you subscriber to her channel :)
www.youtube.com/@littlechineseeverywhere
是的，我是她的粉丝，一直在上海关注她的频道。你们的视频也拍得非常棒！希望多交流，促进人民的相互了解，世界会变得更美好！加油！
Thanks for sharing her, i'll check her out later :D
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You are a CCP shill, and so is Yan~so obvious🤦🏼♀️
Just subscribed!
I haven’t been on this channel as much lately as the content has changed drastically over the years.
I must admit these last few videos have been amazing and I’m happy that you all are back at it and inspiring people all over the world to seek discomfort.
Looking forward to the next one! 😎
Love from India. Hope you guys continue to spread happiness.❤
Astonishing and heartwarming. I've only been to China on one occasion and experienced a great deal of the same kind of friendliness, and people being genuinely curious about where I was from.
Yan is a perfect addition to the friendship-family! Her videos are amazing. ❤
When you look beyond the politics of a country its really heartwarming to see all of the people who have lives that are not that far apart from yours.
China surpassed USA in many aspects, socialism is superior than destructive capitalism, they have problems n still lives in a transition form but u can't deny they have achieved many growing
You would love Nazi Germany!!!!
They can thank henry kissinger
Actually the politics aren't bad. The western media is just trying to make you believe we live poorly while we are actually doing fine. It's just a propaganda battle. I have been to US myself and the people were quite nice to us too. It is both amusing and upsetting to see western people think we are living poorly or thinking we are monsters.
Yes, indeed, rootless cosmopolitanism is da bomb.
You all are remarkable story tellers. Good to see parts of the world the media doesn't show. Also love the B roll and drone shots. Your music selection for every episode it nicely placed.
I am Chinese.
You can think of this as a playground to experience French culture.
Just like many people will go to Disney to experience fairy tales.
After the project failed. They changed their marketing strategy. Start converting commercial properties into residential properties. But few people bought it. Rent a lot.
This is a commercial project. . . But the project fell short of expectations. . The Chinese are not that much interested in France
Now. This French-style area. Functionally more like a "French style park"
Beijing also has a place to experience Hollywood. Universal Studios. There are houses like those in the movie.
Thank u for this info!
I live in Chengdu and there's some projects around here that are European themed. Mostly luxury homes (only 1 or 2 stories tall with lots of park area). They're certainly the minority though, most projects are the bog-standard Chinese skyrise clusters with a small central green space.
Tiananmen Square will not be forgotten, my condolences
Chinese CPmember goes to Paris
''there is much black people and muslins and garbage there, also is way expensive and smell like piss''
so China build is own Paris
China Paris is more clean than real Paris
probably will have more French than real Paris
The Chinese are also not good at marketing. With good marketing, this place could be a big tourist attraction. It obviously now needs renovation for the houses and so on. The Chinese are so modest and just produce products, and let flashy westerners do the marketing.
Great video!
I visted Wuhan in 2016 and was absolutely stunned that I was in a city with more inhabitants than my own country (Switzerland) that I had never heard of. We mostly interacted with students and they were all super chill. The food was some of the best I've ever had anywhere!
And the fast trains in China are mindblowing!
As a Chinese lived 5 years in Paris (the true one :)), I would say this video is amazing and the dancing with elder ladies so accurate for a normal day in China.
This was lovely, especially with those children❤ Your guide was a key to your successful visit as well. Thanks for taking us along!
Oh, I am so happy that you discovered and invited Yan. She is great and makes exceptional videos. Follow her everyone!
Bittersweet to see Matt back and realizing how different the vids have been without his genuine attention he gives to people so freely.❤ Great storytelling and amazing spin of the adventure. Looking forward to the next one!
Absolutely marvelous! I don't know how I had not found Yes Theory until a few days ago. I am now a total addict. None of you are old enough to remember a movie from the 1940s called "Auntie Mame." It starred Rosalind Russell and as a small child I made her motto mine: "Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death. Live! Live! Live." Mame would have loved the premise of Yes Theory, and at 76, I'm ready to pack up and follow your adventures. Kudos and thank you.
Our Son has been in University in Nanjing China for 5 years. We love visiting there, the people are amazing. People never believe me, when i tell them how safe it is to walk around there. At night when it cools down everyone comes out to Eat and Dance. People are generally shy is what i found, but if you learn a couple of Mandarin words it goes a long way.
people are just racist, im glad to hear you enjoy your visits!
@@ot7stan207not racist actually, just blinded by biased (with obvious purposes) contents 😕
It’s so much safer than walking around at night in America lmao
@@akhxolyeah unfortunately it’s true, I lived in Philly for 3 years. My classmates got beat up, stabbed one night… I’ve heard multiple gun shots. Me and the girls I know we all carried maze all time and would never walk by myself after dark even in city center. Better safe than sorry
@@SUPERPOWERCHINA_ what the fuck….
Now we got a China bot!? I suspect this guys also created the damned India bot
But good job in doing these funny bots
i love how you guys change the perspective on countries and show the world what it is really like
The time those guys posted this video is near the unofficial China’s egg fired rice day which is popular among Chinese dissidents! Everybody let’s go to your nearby Chinese restaurant to order a plate of egg fired rice or cook it by yourself to celebrate the special day and support Chef Wang Gang because Chef Wang is about getting cancelled just for uploading a video about how to make egg fried rice on Weibo yesterday because Mao Zedong’s son, Mao AnYing, “was killed in action by an air strike during the Korean War.” (according to wiki) Little Pink think egg fired rice is an insult to Mao AnYing and saw egg fried rice as a taboo. Ridiculous and insane😂
The more I watch Yes Theory, the more I realize that the internet isn’t real. I stopped paying attention to mainstream media long ago. Prob about 95% of humans are just nice ppl who want to be happy. Every group has their bad share, just have to try to find the right ones..
True
Not really. Chinese peopler just more welcoming to foreigners. In Western countries, they are not.
@@lawtraf8008 so Westerners aren’t nice ppl who want to be happy? Only Chinese ppl? lol.. I didn’t say anything about welcoming ppl. It’s very different for countries who don’t receive many Tourists, compared to a place like NYC that get a ton of Tourists. Completely different lifestyles to welcome ppl into your home or not.
@@FrankThe77Tankthey might meant that Chinese people are not as welcomed in the us as Americans are in China
@@lawtraf8008Because in western countries people actually come in huge numbers, and not as tourists, and they act primitive. What do you have to be upset about in China when you have no idea of mass migration of foreigners to China?
Come back and talk when your city doesn't feel like your city anymore, it looks foreign and it's now dangerous to live in. See if you're so welcoming. The west had low crime rates, now look at France after mass migration, high crime rates, everything dirty.
This was filmed beautifully . Each moment entertaining … everyone so open minded and respectful. I live three provinces up from Shanghai and have always wanted to visit Paris . I guess when I have time I’ll have to go visit this mini one nearby .
I can’t say anything more than the fact that you guys are a true inspiration and a very very very important part of my life. I love each and everyone of you and it’s soooo pleasing to see Matt and Derin back in the videos. Been your subscriber since the first video will continue to be one till I live! You’ve helped me survive through my worst times, you people helped me fight depression and come out of it a stronger person. Hope to meet you guys one day. Love from Pakistan. Thank you Yes Theory, Thank you Thomas, Ammar, Matt, Steffan and Derin ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ditto. Thanks from California.
So inspiring to see a channel like yours that is not only doing travel vlogging but also giving back to aid others. Hats off to you all 🎉
my cintent is epic
This 'city' is amazing, not just for it's mirror reflection of Paris, but because the people in China seem to want to protect Paris more so than do the people in Paris.
Parisians are very proud of their city. I wonder if replicating cities started with Las Vegas hotels to attract tourists. And Macau replicates Las Vegas! But what's going on in Dubai is very, very strange.
What！ You have Yan-Little Chinese everywhere with you in this? She is one of the best Chinese travel TH-camrs! Amazing!!!
I'm so happy to see Yan here!! She's the perfect person for this. I recently discovered her channel and she's so outgoing and easily talks with so many random people. Her way of showing China is so lovely as well. It has opened my eyes to the diversity of the country and all the different groups of people that live inside with their own cultures. I really recommend her channel!
Jesus Loves you so much! You may not think it but there is a reason you’re seeing this. He wants you to know Him so you Two can have a Relationship:)!!!!😊😊😊😊😊
You forgot to mention the Uyghur genocide and how the chinese paints the mountains green and other colors. Such a disease really. Far from lovely.
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@@strubergsm question: the genocide has being debunked multiple times by vloggers, why do you believe in USA sponsored anti China propaganda?
@@strubergsmplease leave your western propaganda elsewhere china numba won
As a Parisian I found the buildings facades well done. It doesn't look like the Parisian buildings but I expected something really kitsch and it's not. Those buildings would blend perfectly in Paris for they look like the new buildings built in Paris, especially in the suburbs. The Eiffel Tower though looks like the trinkets sold to tourists just that it's bigger.
You are welcomed to move to China, it’s certainly a safer place for you, bro
It’s not as dirty and dangerous as Paris is so that’s a huge plus
Hello fellow Parisian
my gf is also Parisian and I'm Chinese.and we're living in China.bcz of this video I'm going to bring her to visit this town next weekend hahahaha
@@giakolou2876 Paris isn't a Disneyland where nobody lives like the fake town in the picture that's for sure. At the end of the day the tourists prefer to go to the real thing to make it the most visited city in the world. That's how dirty and dangerous Paris is. One has more chance to end up in jail after a scam to get money in China than being the victim of some violent crime in Paris, so.
Let me add my 1 cent. I absolutely love Yes Theory and learn so very much. I am honestly hoping that I will one day feel capable enough to travel the world as a black female Jamaican mom. For now I live through your videos, I know I'm not doing it right but each time I watch I feel I am closer to living and growing through my fears. Shout out to Yes Theory Toronto fam! I'll show up one day!
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I love this video, I'm glad to hear u guys are donating to children, greetings from Poland🇵🇱
Thank you very much for doing this video. The drone shots are amazing. I would have never known that there's a little Paris in China if not for your effort in going all the way there to shoot this video. Do keep up the awesome work and feed those who have much less resources. Bless you, guys.
Come to Jiaxing, China, a city 70km near Shanghai, here you can see Roman Caesar, Arc de Triomphe in Paris, Buckingham Palace commercial housing,
they are all built by property developer on 2010-2015 , age 40+ people like to buy these style.
I just checked and it turns out I uploaded a video on Fake Paris the day before you guys. Obviously don't have the same production value but it's pretty cool to see your guys perspective on it. Loved the interactions with the locals and I hope China treated you guys well!
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I love to see you guys breaking down our preconceptions of the life and people of other countries. The human urges of curiosity and community are so much stronger then the fear and othering that is presented in the media. Thank you for living your message of love over fear!
Love your channel! I’m a new watcher, beautiful perspective and friendships in other countries! I’m fascinated by all the uniqueness in the world! Awesome that you donate also🫶💯
My wife is chinese (im british) and i love the message you ended this on. Both sides are horrendously guilty of misrepresenting the general population of each country its so refreshing to see someone push the correct narrative for once.
It’s just one sided
Mail order bride.
@@teleamorwtf lol
Except British government and media actively push sinophobia, China doesn't and really doesn't even need to since UK are doing such a great job of making themselves look bad!
@@teleamor Do you have any idea of how many people sought a path out of China do to things like the one child policy when they had means? Or later back - you can look at the time of the great famine. Or people that just want a um... less authoritarian government.
Maybe get off the internet for a bit, and go talk to people.
It feels nice to find my way back to this channel. This has been an absolute blast, I have been recently wondering about what China feels like, and seeing you making a series about China couldn't have come at a better time.
This was such a heartwarming video. You can feel the joy in these peoples' eyes, especially the children.
It's crazy how media shapes and changes people's perception so much nowadays. As always lovely video! And so great to see Derin and Matt back. Missed Amar tho. Much love.
Oh man..... so many smiles watching this video guys. Hearing the kids laughing and all the locals were so cool. Thanks for this 1 ❤
Still nuts to be watching Yes Theory exploring urban China. Finally happened after so long of pondering when
I feel the same! Actually looking forward to go back already and do more!!
@@YesTheory if plans line up to do so, don’t hesitate! Looking forward to see and live vicariously through the videos 👀
@@YesTheoryhey buddy why is Paris so dirty but so beautiful I want to visit and help clean up
Had no idea this place existed, I live in Paris and the resemblance is crazy
Thanks for sharing ❤
@@YesTheorycan’t wait to see you again!❤