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Beijing Hutong Farewell: Nico's Cinematic Travel Vlog

Leaving China | Our FINAL 24hrs in Beijing

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Leaving China | Our FINAL 24hrs in Beijing
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Leaving China | Our FINAL 24hrs in Beijing. This was filmed by Nico. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

In this video we share with you some of our favourite places in our neighbourhood and we move out of our beloved hutong house. We have enjoyed so many amazing memories in this city and are sad to leave but we can't wait to see what the next chapter holds for us.

Thanks for all you support on our China journey and we can't wait to share more videos with you next year.

--- Nico
November 21, 2022, Autumn in China

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Nico and her partner's final 24 hours in Beijing are filled with bittersweet emotion as they reflect on five years of life in the hutongs. This cinematic travelogue captures their distinctive experiences, from beloved local eateries to the challenges of moving countries. The video offers a poignant farewell to their neighborhood and a glimpse into the couple's journey, leaving viewers with a sense of longing and anticipation for their next adventure.

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Leaving China | Our FINAL 24hrs in Beijing

Five years in the hutongs

Nico and her partner are leaving Beijing after five years in their hutong neighborhood. Their final day brings back ordinary routines that became important over time: visiting the local market, stopping at a familiar breakfast place and walking through the narrow lanes where they have lived. Nico talks about the friends they made in the neighborhood. Those friends often moved to different areas, but Nico and her partner fell in love with this neighborhood and chose to stay.

The visit to the market and the controversial breakfast stop are part of a last look at their everyday surroundings. Nico describes feeling sad about leaving China and says the move is difficult. Her partner and she have to decide what to take and what to give away, a choice that has caused her anxiety for months because it makes the departure feel final. The video follows these thoughts alongside the practical work of packing their home. It also returns to small routines, such as familiar meals and walks through the hutongs, that made the neighborhood a home for the couple.

Packing and saying goodbye

The couple use Seven Seas Worldwide for their international move. Nico reviews the company and talks through the moving process, including organizing their belongings, deciding what to keep and preparing the house. The video shows the home emptying as the move progresses, then follows Nico on one more walk through the hutongs. These scenes connect the logistics of leaving with the familiar streets and places that made Beijing feel like home. The couple's feelings about the move are mixed: the decision is difficult, but there is also a next chapter ahead.

Nico says this chapter is closing, while leaving open the possibility of moving back if the right opportunity comes along. Her farewell is rooted in the friends, local eateries, market visits and daily hutong life they shared over five years. The final walk and empty house give the departure a concrete shape, while the couple prepare to leave their home and look ahead to their next stage after the move. Nico's account stays close to her own sadness and the practical choices that come with moving countries.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: How did Nico feel about leaving China?
A: Honestly I feel pretty sad this is really really hard
Q: What was Nico's favorite thing about living in the hutongs?
A: I think I like a lot of our friends like they tend to move around from neighborhood to neighborhood every year but ever since we saw this neighborhood we kind of fell in love which I think is why we've stayed
Q: What was the biggest challenge Nico faced while moving?
A: This is honestly the bit that I've been dreading the most because it feels so final and the anxiety of thinking about what we'll take and what we'll give away has literally been keeping me up at night for months
Q: Would Nico consider moving back to Beijing?
A: Well I at the moment this chapter is closing for us but if the right opportunity came about I'd probably move back in a heartbeat

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Beijing Hutong Farewell: Nico's Cinematic Travel Vlog

In this video we share with you some of our favourite places in our neighbourhood and we move out of our beloved hutong house. We have enjoyed so many amazing memories in this city and are sad to leave but we can't wait to see what the next chapter holds for us. Thanks for all you support on our...

Beijing Hutongs: Farewell to a Beloved Neighborhood

Nico's final 24 hours in Beijing are filled with bittersweet emotion as they revisit cherished neighborhood spots and move out of their beloved hutong home. Four years of memories in the city are recounted, with a hint of sadness at leaving, but also excitement for the future. This cinematic travelogue captures the essence of their time in Beijing, offering a poignant reflection on their China journey.

Attractions in this video: Hutongs