Katherine takes her parents on a road trip through China's Tibetan Plateau, exploring Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, and local culture—a surprising, beautiful adventure
Katherine's family road trip through the northeast Tibetan Plateau reveals China's wild side—from the surreal travertine pools of Huanglong to the sacred dances at a Tibetan temple. Sky burials, yak pizza, and a hailstorm add to the adventure. This is China beyond the megacities, where nature and culture collide in the most unexpected ways.
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Otherworldly China Road Trip: Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong & Tibetan Plateau
This video takes you beyond China's bustling megacities to discover surreal, otherworldly landscapes that seem almost too beautiful to be real. From misty mountains to ancient villages, each scene is a visual feast. Katherine's journey reveals the hidden beauty of rural China, leaving viewers in awe. Get ready to see China like never before!
Attractions in this video: Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, Huahu Lake, Longwu Temple, Blue Pool Park
In this vlog, Katherine's family road trip through the northeast Tibetan Plateau takes viewers far beyond China's megacities. The journey begins with a spontaneous detour to a Tibetan temple, where a local guide named Gundam helps them join a blessing ceremony. Katherine's mother even combs her hair before entering, because she looks too sloppy—a small, humorous moment that reveals the warmth of local interactions.
At the temple, they witness a charm dance that purifies negative energy, and receive sacred pellets made of medicinal herbs. The family then heads to Jiuzhaigou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with karst wetlands and crystal-clear pools. Despite the crowds, they find peace by walking further into the park. Katherine notes that three of the five travelers got in for free—her Uyghur husband Isa (as a local) and her elderly parents, thanks to generous discounts for seniors across China.
Dinner introduces a surprising yak mushroom pizza, which becomes an instant hit, along with an edible fern that Katherine loves but can't identify. Later, the conversation turns to Tibetan sky burials, where the deceased are returned to nature by being cut up and left for vultures. It's a stark contrast to Western funeral customs, but Katherine presents it as a fascinating cultural insight.
In the village of Dargana, they explore traditional dirt-walled homes and a 100-year-old preserved cabin. Prayer wheels powered by water and wind dot the landscape, and locals use pebbles to count circumambulations. The family's obsession with the board game Dixie adds a lighthearted, relatable thread throughout.
Huahu Lake, a massive wetland, surprises them with its biodiversity—yaks, birds, fish, and frogs. A sudden hailstorm catches them on the road, but it's nothing new for their guide, who once dug for caterpillar fungus in such weather. The final stop is Huanglong, famous for its travertine pools that look almost painted. Katherine's parents are amazed, and the trip ends with a heartfelt appreciation for China's wild side, far from the crowded cities most people imagine.
