Xi'an culture documentary! Chinese hamburgers, Muslim quarter, high school kung fu! | Inside China

A light hearted documentary exploring the life and culture of the ancient Chinese capital of Xi'an.

In the film, we a learn about a variety of aspects of Xian culture, including KungFu in a high school, Chinese hamburgers, the muslim street, local opera and the beautiful mount Hua.

[kencupid]

This is a great video and i enjoyed watching it very much! As a chinese living and working in New York, USA, it even makes me a little emotional and homesick, especially I happen to watch it today - 10/01/2019, China’s 70th Anniversary since its founding.
I really hope there are more people from the globe to go to China and explore and see it though their own eyes, and beautiful documentaries like this open a window for foreign friends to have a peek of the Middle Kingdom, it’s culture, history, education, people’s views, mindsets, real daily life, etc. Nowadays I’ve seen too many western media demonizing China blindly in a very political way, which make some first-hand raw materials like this even more invaluable. I greatly appreciate the creating team’s efforts and wonderful work! Each country has its pros and cons, China is not perfect either, but it has many beautiful aspects, a hard working people, and no doubt is one of the most important world engines of this century. I’m very proud of my country and proud to be a chinese, and happy birthday to you!
BTW I’ve never been to Xi’An, even though I eat Roujiamo in NY all the time. It’s definitely on my list to visit!

[joeyd]

Rarely do I see a documentary with subtitles in two languages alternating between English and Chinese. All of Graeme's videos are outstanding. This proves that you don't need to spend a lot of money for high quality. This video could easily be mistaken for a BBC or National Geographic documentary. Well done.

[TheWctman]

I lived in xian from 2005 to 2009. I love that city. Taught English first at Jin yuan da ming gong and then at Jiao tong university. So many memories, so many wonderful friends. A great experience. Xian is the food capital of the universe.

[ItinerantIntrovert]

I really love how you go out of your comfort zone and interact with locals. Really valuable footage of a fascinating culture

[winniehwm]

Wow it’s hard to believe that your crew has only a few people. I would have confused this with a BBC documentary if not specified. This is indeed great work here. I hope that you can film more about China and maybe Southern China next time?

[detrickguillory]

What a beautiful & charming video of Xi’an. All your videos of beautiful China are very informative & respectful. You are a class act & I wish you great success in all your endeavors.

[peterlee]

I have watched three of the previous Silk Road series, this is just as good. Very well made and highly professional documentary.

[clairegan]

I’m a Chinese, and I live in HangZhou, a city near Shanghai. I’ve been to Xi’an for several times, but I think you know the city more than I do. Your video is great. I really enjoy watching your videos. Thank you so much♥️

[lordives]

You earned my utmost respect for singing Xian Opera :) Subscribed!

[xcyuan]

I am so proud to be born in Xi'an and also grew up there. That middle school was where I studied at. I never thought it would be featured in a Youtube video, and I don't remember we ever practiced Wushu lol.

[bigfyt]

I saw my teacher in the video. Thank you for bring my memories back

[raphael]

why didn't upload videos，you are so gifted!!!
I'm sure you will make a huge difference because you are such a brilliant people!

[bayezidhtanu]

I'm from Northwestern Poly-technical University, Xi'an . Felling Lucky to live in a city like Xi'an . Anyway I climbed Mount Huashan in Last August, it's just amazing experience :D

[christophernicol]

Major production companies have a lot to learn from you. Incisive, stylish reporting. Thank you!

[footontheway]

Excellent work. Good for who needs to get inspired to visit China and for those who spent already some times there. Looking forward to watch the next episodes.

[taceldi]

I smiled from ear to ear watching this and seriously admire your courage and dedication to immersing yourself into a different culture! Well done!

[vincentbaytion]

This video deserves more views! You've convinced me to go to Xian this year! More power and pls continue the excellent work.

[cathyzhai]

Thank you so much for making such a wonderful documentary about my hometown. I moved to Australia 15 years ago but Xi’an always have a special place in my heart. I went to that high school for two years and still best friends with people I studied with back in the days, seeing the kids brings my eyes to tears 😭

[arthurhwang]

Loved the documentary. Unbelievable quality. Please keep making these.
Maybe a video blog?
I’m Chinese and I go to China a lot, but I never stepped inside a middle school, so that was particularly interesting.
The old lady was just wonderful.
Loved that you tried doing local opera - that was funny. Bravo!

[维睿安]

I lived in Xian one year. I'm an american, and it was so eye-opening and my heart was deeply touched by the warmth of the 西安人。 you have loved them well, and I salute you for that, fellow traveler. May the Lord bless you.