Wow! Thank you for this. I've volunteered in Xi'an, China twice over 10 years ago and miss it so much! I was there for 3 weeks the 1st time and stayed for 6 weeks the 2nd time. I stayed near the Muslim Quarter and explored everywhere during my free time. Once the other volunteers & I were at the Great Mosque and stumbled upon a traditional Muslim funeral. We were shocked to see men carrying the deceased into the Mosque on a stretcher with just a sheet draped over the body instead of the coffin. We hung around for just a couple of minutes and then left out of respect to the mourners. When I visited the Terracotta Museum, I've met the farmer who discovered the Terracotta Army Mr. Yang Zhifa and got an autograph for his book. That is still one of my treasured souvenir to this day. I loved Xi'an and found it to be safe and the people there so lovely and kind. However, no one there can speak any English! Twice I was there and found it to be the same. Only the people I've volunteered with spoke English so they would write a little note for me in Chinese whenever I want to go somewhere. I would just waved down a taxi, showed the driver the note and he'd take me there. Of course, I always carried a card with the apartment's address on it so I can always get home safely. Since I lived near the Muslim Quarter and most places are close by, I can just walk everywhere without any problems. Since they don't speak English & I don't speak any Chinese, a lot of sign language was involved ... LOL! Anyway, it was a great experience and everything turned out just fine in the end. Too bad the Xi'an branch I've volunteered with has since closed down. Otherwise, I'd come back and work with them again in an instant!!!
That's amazing that you got the farmer's autograph. That is a gem. And you're right about the language barrier. Even now there are few that speak English, though life is a lot easy for foreigners as there are translation apps and taxi apps. I'm really glad you shared your experience and I hope you can visit again someday soon.
Jsut scrolling over china on google earth is mind blowing there are uncountable towns , cities and villages its staggering interesting how its all laid out
Totally awesome video!! For sure I will have Xi'an as one of my travel destination after this horrible pandemic. There is so much China has to offer for tourist :)
When I visited in 2018, I went to about 9 of these 12 locations, as well as 2-3 that you didn't mention. I stayed really close to the muslim quarter. It's still probably my favorite trip I've made inside China. Yunnan and Huangshan are also both up there.
Well Done. I miss Xi'an even more after watching your video. I've always said, it's almost impossible to capture is many complexities but you've come the closest. Like and Subscribed.
Thanks for another video. I was in the Czech Republic to get my CELTA to teach English abroad back in March, but the pandemic hit right when I got there, and I had to return to the states. I saw your recent video about new teachers interested in coming to China. I may consider trying to go abroad again, definitely appreciate your videos to know that it's possible.
Thanks so much. The health situation has hampered so many things. However, if you're open to China, they are desperately seeking teachers. They do hire out of country if there is enough leeway to when the job starts. You could also brave it and just show up on a travel visa. I can assure you that finding a decent job will be well within your reach in no time. Schools are desperate with the lockdowns.
Hi Red Dragon. I'm in travel business. If you don't mind, would you please to let me know if you have any travel agent in Xi'an that you may recommend me to handle a group tour in Xi'an. Thank you and highly appreciated for your information.
Hi Tom. Off topic question. I'm curious to know if you have incurred in discriminating behavior towards you because you are foreign-specifically since cvid? Do you know if there's a curve of such discrimination, especially towards Africans who live there? I've read how many were treated very terribly since this virus.
Wow! Thank you for this. I've volunteered in Xi'an, China twice over 10 years ago and miss it so much! I was there for 3 weeks the 1st time and stayed for 6 weeks the 2nd time. I stayed near the Muslim Quarter and explored everywhere during my free time. Once the other volunteers & I were at the Great Mosque and stumbled upon a traditional Muslim funeral. We were shocked to see men carrying the deceased into the Mosque on a stretcher with just a sheet draped over the body instead of the coffin. We hung around for just a couple of minutes and then left out of respect to the mourners. When I visited the Terracotta Museum, I've met the farmer who discovered the Terracotta Army Mr. Yang Zhifa and got an autograph for his book. That is still one of my treasured souvenir to this day. I loved Xi'an and found it to be safe and the people there so lovely and kind. However, no one there can speak any English! Twice I was there and found it to be the same. Only the people I've volunteered with spoke English so they would write a little note for me in Chinese whenever I want to go somewhere. I would just waved down a taxi, showed the driver the note and he'd take me there. Of course, I always carried a card with the apartment's address on it so I can always get home safely. Since I lived near the Muslim Quarter and most places are close by, I can just walk everywhere without any problems. Since they don't speak English & I don't speak any Chinese, a lot of sign language was involved ... LOL! Anyway, it was a great experience and everything turned out just fine in the end. Too bad the Xi'an branch I've volunteered with has since closed down. Otherwise, I'd come back and work with them again in an instant!!!
That's amazing that you got the farmer's autograph. That is a gem. And you're right about the language barrier. Even now there are few that speak English, though life is a lot easy for foreigners as there are translation apps and taxi apps. I'm really glad you shared your experience and I hope you can visit again someday soon.
What kind volunteered you are doing there?
How can I apply?
I studied in xian for a half year. And the city changed a lot. Great city
Love to see you still making videos Tom. I've been with you since I decided to go teach in Korea in 2017!
Thanks so much. That's really great to hear. I do miss Korea
Jsut scrolling over china on google earth is mind blowing there are uncountable towns , cities and villages its staggering interesting how its all laid out
Great video, love your content. I have been to China love the history and experiencing the culture. Would love to go back.
Totally awesome video!! For sure I will have Xi'an as one of my travel destination after this horrible pandemic. There is so much China has to offer for tourist :)
Nice video! One day I would love to visit Xi'An! Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks so much
Thanks you for the video !
When I visited in 2018, I went to about 9 of these 12 locations, as well as 2-3 that you didn't mention. I stayed really close to the muslim quarter. It's still probably my favorite trip I've made inside China. Yunnan and Huangshan are also both up there.
I really liked Xi'An as well. More than I expected. I thought it was just all about the warriors, but I was so wrong.
Love this video. Super well done. I hope to visit Xi’An in a few months
Well Done. I miss Xi'an even more after watching your video. I've always said, it's almost impossible to capture is many complexities but you've come the closest. Like and Subscribed.
Thanks so much. Xi'An is a very nice city
That's the way I like to watch your informative video😉. I enjoyed traveling through the distance.🙂
So glad you enjoyed it
Great Video Tom!
Thanks Sen Foo!
Thanks for another video. I was in the Czech Republic to get my CELTA to teach English abroad back in March, but the pandemic hit right when I got there, and I had to return to the states. I saw your recent video about new teachers interested in coming to China. I may consider trying to go abroad again, definitely appreciate your videos to know that it's possible.
Thanks so much. The health situation has hampered so many things. However, if you're open to China, they are desperately seeking teachers. They do hire out of country if there is enough leeway to when the job starts. You could also brave it and just show up on a travel visa. I can assure you that finding a decent job will be well within your reach in no time. Schools are desperate with the lockdowns.
nice work u did!
great video, thank you!
Thank you
Omg! I'm an awesome person! Thank you
Hey, Just found your channel. I'm also in China!!
Dude, when's the new video coming out ?
Wow
西安🎉❤❤❤👍👍👍
Wish I can visit Xi'an someday.
Hi Red Dragon. I'm in travel business. If you don't mind, would you please to let me know if you have any travel agent in Xi'an that you may recommend me to handle a group tour in Xi'an. Thank you and highly appreciated for your information.
That poor cat on the street spoils all the rest.
Hi Tom. Off topic question. I'm curious to know if you have incurred in discriminating behavior towards you because you are foreign-specifically since cvid? Do you know if there's a curve of such discrimination, especially towards Africans who live there? I've read how many were treated very terribly since this virus.
If I was in xi'an how do I know the chinese names of these places so that I can get to them via baidu maps
我就在西安，来了我可以帮你找到
Hi Tom what up with you ,miss you
Glenna Mission
Hilpert Canyon
👍🏾 I'd probably go broke whilst visiting this place-spending my money on street food.and nonsensical artifacts and crafts😣😋
and got starving in 2021, 2022
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i wouldn't be caught dead in China right now.
tell me how you really feel
Are you single