Yanjin, China: Exploring the World's Narrowest City
Entering The World's Narrowest City
Destination:ChinaProvince:YunnanCity:Yanjin 
Welcome to Yanjin, China - the narrowest city in the world! This place is truly mind-blowing to see how Yanjin has adapted to its natural environment, with its residents making the most of every inch of space available. The towering mountains in every direction make it feel as though the city is trapped in a stunning, yet challenging, landscape. In all of my travels, I've never seen anything like this!
Also - this is my first time visiting rural China, and I have to admit, it’s been a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of massive cities like Beijing or Shanghai. The slower pace, tight-knit community, and the way life carries on here, despite the obvious limitations, have been truly eye-opening.
Mainland China is full of surprises, and Yanjin is just one of the many hidden gems that I've discovered on this 18 day trip. Stay tuned for the next five videos in my China series, where I’ll be uncovering even more fascinating and lesser-known places across this incredible country!
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Drew BinskyOctober 19, 2024, Autumn in
China- 0:00Entering Yanjin, China
- 1:16Morning market visit
- 2:20Mountainside fruit tasting
- 3:49Suspension bridge views
- 4:53Police encounter
- 6:14Commercial street exploration
- 7:02Supermarket snacks
- 8:43Tea shop encounter
- 11:01Local's home visit
- 15:14Famous restaurant meal
- 17:55Epic cliff hike begins
- 22:04Village meal
- 24:55Final reflections