In the end we can see how much you miss been at the dprk, it was very touching the nice things you said about not been actually inside the country doesnt do justice to the real experience
Honestly it’s so true. When people say going to North Korea is like seeing a show and like watching from the outside, that’s what I felt here. Actually going to visit North Korea is nothing like that
Nice! I visited Dandong and the "Broken Bridge" in 2017. I had a chance to go into a North Korean restaurant and bought some probable "knock off" DPRK souvenirs here... just for fun.
hehe nice one! I wish I had the time here to go to a North Korean restaurant. I didn't in Dandong but managed to visit ll the ones I could find open (and closed) in Beijing. Video for that coming out soon...
Thanks for the video Zoe. I can imagine that on the one hand you must have been happy to see the DPRK. But that on the other hand it's a bit frustrating to be so close but still not be able to revisit the country. I hope the DPRK opens up for visitors soon.
The Yalu River cruise ship tour does not appear go as close to the Sinuiju shore as smaller power boat tours used to go when I visited 20 years ago. You can actually get closer to North Korea by visiting a place just north of Dandong by the Hushan Great Wall called "Yi Bu Kua" （一 步 跨） It is a small tributary off the Yalu with land that officially belongs to North Korea. Recently installed fences now prevent the literal "one step over" across the border at this point, but you can still see North Korean sentries and farmers up close.
as a north korean defector, i wish u could visit haeju city someday and take a lot of pics and videos and upload them on ur utube channel. cos haeju is where i am from
Are the ethnic Koreans in dandong North Koreans or South Koreans? And wow this is a good alternative to the dmz tour in sk! Very interesting stuff, thanks for posting
Yeah people tend to forget that there are several borders... Russia has one, too! The ethnic Koreans in China are mainly... Koreans. The time they've been in China far outlive the time of the existence of the borders separating the two. So there is less sense of "North Koreans" or "Sotuh Koreans", the ethnicity is simply 'Korean' (朝鲜族)
As a question - you mentioned the ethnic Koreans who are Chinese citizens who live in Dandong. Does one see any signs of the ethnic Chinese who are DPRK citizens [Hwagyo] who have ties to Dandong ?
Good question and can’t say I have. Or perhaps I haven’t realised. I’m sure there must be some doing business etc in Dandong and the other border regions
The Korean with Chinese citizenship and live in China in Dandong were refugees when Japan occupied Korea during 1895-1945. When Japan was defeated in 1945 some went back to NK, some left and were given Chinese citizenship. So simple answer is Yes, most of them have a very close NK connection.
Im an American and am fascinated with DPRK. I don't think ill ever get to go there because of my passport but i think ill visit Dandong one day. Your videos about NK are super cool!
Yanji is a better choice to feel the vibe of north korea. Half of population in Yanji are north korean. they were refugee during the korean wars, and settled in china. now they are chinese citizen, but they still hold their korean culture.
Well North Koreans stuck on the China side at the moment due to covid really want to get back. They’ve been stuck away from family and friends for over three years now 😔.
Thank you very much for this very educational and informative video. There should be more media contents such as this to bridge people closer together. But unfortunately, we're not there yet. Please keep up your wonderful and important work!! It's much appreciated.
In all seriousness. When they give the guided tours for people visiting. How much of it is staged and propaganda? Especially like cities outside of Pyongyang
@@jediobi6268 I’m asking a legitimate question because I don’t know. I’ve never been there. I never said it was staged or propaganda. I’m asking if it is. Keyword being “IF”.
Pretty much 0 of it is staged - but also depends what you count as staged. Of course, a performance at a school when they know you're visiting is staged but one might get the same welcome in other places too around the world. Basically very little is "just for you" and staged. It takes a whole lot of man power to stage things that it's like... may as well actually do it for real..!
Thank you and waited for this .. From Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is one of my favourite countries!!! Thanks for watching :)
The NK music in the background brought me right back to those videos you recorded in NK. Can't say it's a bad feeling!!!!
I miss this city - I lived there for 7 happy years.
Nice video, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed!
In the end we can see how much you miss been at the dprk, it was very touching the nice things you said about not been actually inside the country doesnt do justice to the real experience
Honestly it’s so true. When people say going to North Korea is like seeing a show and like watching from the outside, that’s what I felt here. Actually going to visit North Korea is nothing like that
@@ZoeDiscovers one day i will visit the dprk, maybe i get lucky and have you as the guide hahaha greetings from Rio
Loved this Zoe. One day I will be on one of your tours, I hope they open up real soon, I cant wait of new vlogs to come out and one day make my own x
Thank youuu glad you enjoyed!
Nice! I visited Dandong and the "Broken Bridge" in 2017. I had a chance to go into a North Korean restaurant and bought some probable "knock off" DPRK souvenirs here... just for fun.
hehe nice one! I wish I had the time here to go to a North Korean restaurant. I didn't in Dandong but managed to visit ll the ones I could find open (and closed) in Beijing. Video for that coming out soon...
Thanks for the video Zoe. I can imagine that on the one hand you must have been happy to see the DPRK. But that on the other hand it's a bit frustrating to be so close but still not be able to revisit the country. I hope the DPRK opens up for visitors soon.
Indeed, much worse for the Koreans stuck out of the country, though!
Thank you for the video 🙏
Love your vids about North Korea I find that place fascinating
thank you!!! glad you enjoy :)
Greetings from New Hampshire USA, I've been watching your videos for years, from DPRK to Tonga to Taiwan!
Aww thanks for all the support! 😃😃
The Yalu River cruise ship tour does not appear go as close to the Sinuiju shore as smaller power boat tours used to go when I visited 20 years ago. You can actually get closer to North Korea by visiting a place just north of Dandong by the Hushan Great Wall called "Yi Bu Kua" （一 步 跨） It is a small tributary off the Yalu with land that officially belongs to North Korea. Recently installed fences now prevent the literal "one step over" across the border at this point, but you can still see North Korean sentries and farmers up close.
thanks for sharing this great video ..
really enjoyed it,
greetings from subscriber 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Glad you enjoyed it!
Background music sounds pretty NK.
as a north korean defector, i wish u could visit haeju city someday and take a lot of pics and videos and upload them on ur utube channel. cos haeju is where i am from
I hope to visit Haeju some day~!
Google translates the Chinese script on the sign at 0:12 to "Dandong Yalu River on the border between China and North Korea".
Yup that’s the one!
非常欢迎你来到我的家乡旅游。因为疫情我已经4年没有回去中国了，看了你的视频很是欣慰，谢谢.
Are the ethnic Koreans in dandong North Koreans or South Koreans? And wow this is a good alternative to the dmz tour in sk! Very interesting stuff, thanks for posting
Yeah people tend to forget that there are several borders... Russia has one, too! The ethnic Koreans in China are mainly... Koreans. The time they've been in China far outlive the time of the existence of the borders separating the two. So there is less sense of "North Koreans" or "Sotuh Koreans", the ethnicity is simply 'Korean' (朝鲜族)
As a question - you mentioned the ethnic Koreans who are Chinese citizens who live in Dandong.
Does one see any signs of the ethnic Chinese who are DPRK citizens [Hwagyo] who have ties to Dandong ?
Good question and can’t say I have. Or perhaps I haven’t realised. I’m sure there must be some doing business etc in Dandong and the other border regions
The Korean with Chinese citizenship and live in China in Dandong were refugees when Japan occupied Korea during 1895-1945. When Japan was defeated in 1945 some went back to NK, some left and were given Chinese citizenship. So simple answer is Yes, most of them have a very close NK connection.
Dongbei is such a pretty region
Yes it is!
indeed, han chinese from shandong and hebei mixed with korean, manchurian, mongolian and russian. unique place.
Im an American and am fascinated with DPRK. I don't think ill ever get to go there because of my passport but i think ill visit Dandong one day. Your videos about NK are super cool!
Thank you! Glad you enjoy :)
Yanji is a better choice to feel the vibe of north korea. Half of population in Yanji are north korean. they were refugee during the korean wars, and settled in china. now they are chinese citizen, but they still hold their korean culture.
What do the North Korean on the Chinese side think of North Korea and can they go into North Korea and back to China?
Well North Koreans stuck on the China side at the moment due to covid really want to get back. They’ve been stuck away from family and friends for over three years now 😔.
You SMOKE NORTH KOREAN CIGARETTES AS WELL.
Thank you very much for this very educational and informative video. There should be more media contents such as this to bridge people closer together. But unfortunately, we're not there yet.
Please keep up your wonderful and important work!! It's much appreciated.
So nice of you!
In all seriousness. When they give the guided tours for people visiting. How much of it is staged and propaganda? Especially like cities outside of Pyongyang
You should ask that same question living in the West!
@@jediobi6268 I’m asking a legitimate question because I don’t know. I’ve never been there. I never said it was staged or propaganda. I’m asking if it is. Keyword being “IF”.
none of it is staged. You’ve been fed American propaganda. American aggression is the reason the DPRK has its reputation.
Pretty much 0 of it is staged - but also depends what you count as staged. Of course, a performance at a school when they know you're visiting is staged but one might get the same welcome in other places too around the world. Basically very little is "just for you" and staged. It takes a whole lot of man power to stage things that it's like... may as well actually do it for real..!
K-drama fans watching your channel: So is it possible to meet a Hot North Korean Army Officer? [Crash Landing on You] LOL
love CLOY haha. I mean, there is a saying "men in the south are handsome and women in the north are beautiful" so...