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  1. People Told Me This Was China’s Biggest Slum… Until I Arrived
    40 min
    2026-07
    People Told Me This Was China’s Biggest Slum… Until I ArrivedGuangzhou's Most Misunderstood Neighborhood ExploredTo rent a room, call the phone numbers on the ads posted on walls. No agency needed—just contact the landlord directly.Watch out for bikes and low-hanging umbrellas in the narrow alleys. It's easy to get hit or lost, so stay alert.Summer, Guangzhou / Guangdong
  2. They Don’t Show You This Side of China Urban Village Walk (Slum?)
    52 min
    2026-04
    They Don’t Show You This Side of China Urban Village Walk (Slum?)Urban Village Walk in Guiyang Meikuang Village, Guizhou — aApproach Meikuang Village with curiosity and respect. It is a lived-in area, not a staged tour, so be mindful of residents, language barriers, and local norms dIdentify entrances and exits early because small alleys can be labyrinthine and slippery. A lightweight drone can capture steady footage in tight spaces, but reSpring, Guiyang / Guizhou
  3. LOST in CHINA's BIGGEST 'SLUM'
    1 hr 11 min
    2025-01
    LOST in CHINA's BIGGEST 'SLUM'Guangzhou Shipai Cun: Exploring a Chinese SLUM urban VillageSmall fast-food restaurants are common in Shipai Village and offer a range of affordable meals. They are one option when looking for an inexpensive place to eatIf you have not tried stinky tofu, Eric recommends giving it a try while in China. The video describes it as a food to seek out during a visit.Winter, Guangzhou / Guangdong
  4. Explore Beijing's AMAZING HUTONGS | Incredible Urban Village Far Different from Shenzhen's "SLUMS"
    20 min
    2024-09
    Explore Beijing's AMAZING HUTONGS | Incredible Urban Village Far Different from Shenzhen's "SLUMS"Beijing Hutongs: Exploring Traditional Urban VillagesMost Hutongs are oriented east to west, with smaller alleyways running north to south. Main entryways face south for better sunlight.A sign indicates that dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.Autumn, Beijing
  5. Explore China's AMAZING Urban Villages and HANDSHAKE BUILDINGS | UNSEEN on YOUTUBE WOW
    29 min
    2024-01
    Explore China's AMAZING Urban Villages and HANDSHAKE BUILDINGS | UNSEEN on YOUTUBE WOWShenzhen Urban Villages: Exploring Handshake BuildingsShenzhen's urban villages can be challenging places to live, but they are also lively and offer residents a mix of opportunities. The video considers both the aUrban villages in the video are walkable, with electric motorbikes, bicycles and scooters used for transport. Cars are parked outside, while shops and services Winter, Shenzhen / Guangdong
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