Cuihua Mountain: Unexpected Charm of Rural Xi'an

Rural China SHOCKED us! (Did not expect THIS...) 🇨🇳

Destination:ChinaCity:XiAnPopulation:13 million
Rural China SHOCKED us! (Did not expect THIS...) 🇨🇳
JetLag Warriors2024-02-1522 min

Our trip to a rural Chinese mountain village was an eye opener. We went to Cuihua mountain near Xi'An city to do some hiking to a beautiful Heaven Lake. And on the way, we passed by some charming villages. Aside from the spectacular landscape, the people were so friendly. Life was simple, but everyone was happy. This was the total opposite of what we've seen on western media where Chinese villages are often depicted as poor, dirty, with miserable people. But we were shocked and happy to find out that life in this countryside was clean and relaxing. We didn't expect this in China! Check out our first time in a Chinese countryside.

--- JetLag Warriors
February 15, 2024, Winter in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Came for the mountain lake- stayed for the friendly local kids!
  2. 1:24Simple village life with outgoing and talkative locals
  3. 4:12Arrival at a gorgeous lake-- scenic and beautiful China!
  4. 5:55LET THE BEST MAN WIN
  5. 9:16OK, so I lost-- but we made friends along the way :D
  6. 11:35Donkey meat on the menu? Could be yummy actually
  7. 12:26These kids became the highlight for me (stay tuned for more)
  8. 13:35My Chinese writing is 99% accurate? AM I FLUENT??
  9. 16:28Pork, veggies and RABBIT! (very good food)
  10. 20:37THE HIGHLIGHT FOR ME! Dancing and making friends with kids

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Cuihua Mountain: Unexpected Charm of Rural Xi'an

Exploring rural China's Cuihua Mountain, JetLag Warriors discovered heartwarming villages, friendly locals, and breathtaking scenery, defying expectations.

Attractions in this video: Cuihua Mountain, Heaven Lake