2026 Parents Cross Earth to Visit American Expat in China - Livestream - Katherine's Journey to the East 阳离子东游记

2026 Parents Cross Earth to Visit American Expat in China - Livestream - Katherine's Journey to the East 阳离子东游记

More about the current video:(Published on 2026-05-23)

American living in China for 8 years 🇨🇳 My parents traveled across the earth to visit!

<p>Katherine's parents traveled from the US to China for an unforgettable three-week adventure, and this live stream captures the chaos and joy of their journey. The stream kicks off with technical hiccups and playful banter about Katherine's husband A-Stone taking forever to get ready, but quickly dives into the highlights of their epic Sichuan exploration.</p><p>One of the most memorable moments was on Mount Emei, where a monkey staged a perfectly executed heist, snatching a bag of milk tea from a tourist, climbing up her leg, and drinking it all in one smooth motion. Katherine's parents were captivated by the blue pools of Jiuzhaigou, which they described as absolutely spectacular, walking 12 miles through the park to soak in every view. The family also biked 25 km on Chengdu's famous Greenbelt, a 100 km ring of parks and greenways around the city, with A-Stone's parents who hadn't ridden a bike in 20 years proving that you never forget how.</p><p>Katherine's in-laws from Kashgar, Xinjiang, joined the adventure too, experiencing their first bullet train, metro ride, and airplane flight. The cultural exchange was rich, from eating Uyghur hand-pulled noodles (laghman) every single day by request, to discovering that Chengdu has more cosplayers than anywhere else. Katherine's parents marveled at the cleanliness of Chinese cities and the incredible infrastructure, especially the bullet trains that can pave a road in two days versus a month in the US.</p><p>Amidst the fun, there were real challenges too. Katherine opened up about the heartbreaking reality of US visa rejections for her husband, despite having a valid invitation letter from her parents. The stream also touched on future plans, including raising kids in China, the education system there versus in the US, and their desire to visit the 'Stan countries, especially Uzbekistan, which shares deep cultural ties with the Uyghur people. Through it all, the love between Katherine, her parents, A-Stone, and his family was palpable, making this a truly heartwarming cross-cultural family reunion.</p>

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: Were the monkeys on Mount Emei really that aggressive?: A: Yes, they were real! We saw a monkey grab a whole bag of milk tea from a lady, climb up her leg, and then drink it all. It was a targeted attack by a milk tea addicted monkey.

Q: What was your favorite place in China during this trip?: A: My favorite is Jiuzhaigou. The blue pools were absolutely stunning. We walked 12 miles that day and saw everything we could.

Q: Why did you choose Chengdu for your parents to visit?: A: We chose Chengdu because it's a direct flight from the US, super green and lush, and close to pandas and mountains. It ended up being a perfect base for my parents.

Q: Are you trying again for a US visa for your husband?: A: That's a tough one. The US visa system is really frustrating. We know people who are even more qualified than us who got rejected. So we're not trying again for now.