Foshan: China's hidden gem, my past education in China 🙂‍↔️ (China's school system)

just me showing you my hometown foshan and my old school in china, hope it's fun to watch x

locations featured:
2:00 - foshan ancestral temple (zumiao) - lion dancing and cantonese opera all take place in the temple
3:22 - Guangdong Cantonese Opera Museum
8:00 - Foshan Lingnan Tiandi, for food and urban vibes
21:41 - foshan nanfeng kiln, Guangdong Shiwan Ceramics Museum, shiwan ceramics street, in the entire section

If you wanna see my photos and other random thoughts:
shoot me a message, i might follow you back, might ;D

timestamps:
0:00 - 0:54 intro
0:54 - 10:19 cultural life and cultural vibes (what's good in here
10:19 - 21:28 my old school and story time
21:28 - 24:35 most fun china in china (surely
24:35 - 26:28 but don''t we wanna end the day with food

Sub: 47.6k
Tags: china travel, foshan, zumiao, ningnan tiandi, travel documentary, hometown
#chinatravel #foshan #mainlandchina

[SimingLan]

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[JaceHart]

I am an American, and I love your videos. I am trying to use them and others to counter the Anti-China rhetoric our government feeds us everyday. Thank you for the work you do.

[leansanloh]

When you spoke of your teacher Sweet, it was not confusing or inarticulate. It was Genuine. Your humanity with emotions, gratitude, fears and regrets came across naturally. This balances your clear intellect for a fuller human being. 👍

[jys]

I taught English in Foshan for a year 20+ years ago. Back then it was a grimy factory town with a small shopping downtown district. We would take a small bus there from the industrial area, which wasn’t far. Thank you for doing a video about your hometown and see how it’s developed. I learned to really respect the Cantonese culture and learn about China more broadly.

[barbarap]

Inarticulate...? Confusing...? This video was SO clear and open and vulnerable! I love your videos, Siming! You are breaking new ground with them! You are using the power of openness, curiosity, and your strong belief in human connections to break some very tough barriers -- barriers that are pulling the world apart right now. It is an awesome power! Take care of yourself and please continue on your path!

[Cobalt-]

Siming, you are just the best! Very articulate, impeccable English, a strong curiosity about life. Just a thrill to watch your videos.

[DylanaSuarez]

Hello! I discovered your channel last year and it's my favorite one on Youtube! I'm American, but my mother is Chinese born in Singapore and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and my dad is Mexican born and raised in Los Angeles. I've always taken a great interest in China, and especially thanks to my husband who is Brazilian and has really got me into the history of China and he admires how the country has lifted up its people in such a short amount of time. It's both of our dreams to one day come visit China together and get to know the China that we never get to hear about in mainstream media. Thank you for creating such informative, beautiful an inspiring videos that speaks to curious minds like myself and so many in the comments here. Looking forward to the next one!

[RadiantStarBurst]

As a Chinese-American who’s family immigrated from Fuzhou to the Taiwan when I was 5 then to the US when I was 7. I never really got to understand Chinese culture, traditions, and spirit. Thank you for your documentaries and work. Your work is very informative, showing the good and bad sides of China for what it really is grey. Your videos show so much raw emotion and just the elements of being human. I wish you all the success in the world, grow big and reach more people with your message.

Speaking in front of a camera is hard (talking to self) good thing you can go back and edit. 😂😂

[sarawakguy]

Siming Lan, I beleive Teacher Ms Sweet will appreciate your kind thoughts and telling the world about how you are impacted by her guidance and encouragemts.

You will emmulate her in more ways than you know.

Smile and be happy always.

[donaldpkelley]

A beautiful video Siming--thank you. I am a former high school teacher. Several of my students tracked me down to tell me how I changed their lives--one even naming his child after me. So your emotional reaction was very real for me. I also teared up.

BTW, I wrote to you before about Peter Hessler's book River town--which is based in Fuling. I believe you lived in Fuling at one point in your life.

[tedtombling]

I would argue that you are very articulate. The bright city lights at the end of the video reminded me of Beijing, when people I had come to know during visits, kindly drove me to the airport. I didn't want to leave (2012). But I'm going to Lhasa in October via Chengdu - I can't wait. Another enlightening video (good stories). I'm sure we all cried with you 😊.

[LouisaLee]

OMG girl!!!! I am so glad to find your YT channel! We have the exact same struggles and similar life journeys! I am also from Guangdong but not from Foshan and I am currently studying a history degree in overseas! I experienced the exact same struggles such as cultural and political identities struggles as well as u did! And I am also a person who truly believes two different ideologies can get well with each other.

I am not sure if all the Cantonese have the similar mindset tho. I also want to get along with everyone as well as you do too!

My bestie whom I met overseas is from Taiwan and one of my close friend is from HK. I also made a lot of frens from Vietnam and Malaysia.

Anyways, when I know u are from Guangdong I am just simply feeling so excited!!! I have been watching all of your videos girlie!❤❤❤

Wish your channel would grow faster! Wish both of us could be a cultural bridge instead of building a wall! ❤❤❤

[gyalpo]

you moved me to tears also! and...I must visit Foshan!!!! thank you! :)

[trevornorman]

as an Englishman and still living in the uk it is nice to see a video of my wife's ancestors home town. which i hope to visit latter this year and also visit my in-laws who live in Guangzhou. always a great time when i see family

[toppjj]

Beautiful video, Siming. May you never lose your affection for those special people. It’s obvious that you won’t. I was tearing up as well ❤

[berilorettorejr]

Congratulations on the beautiful stuff! Your work is extremely pleasant and professional. The editing, music, shots, everything came together very well. I hope you continue to present us with works like this! Greetings from Brazil.

[andreastano]

I'm always fascinated to hear about education in China, because of the high-spirited students in studying, even though they just listen but I can feel how teachers are so respected. At the end of the day, they realize the actual education is all about perseverance, resilience, hard work to face any challenges to make us grow. No wonder Chinese education is superior, easy to grapple anything. Thanks for sharing.

[michaelhinson]

Thanks for sharing Siming. I really enjoyed this video especially when you visited your old school. I’m 60 and I get emotional when I think of teachers who really helped me. You’ll always remember them and what great teachers they were. Keep up the great work!

[wheresmyeyebrow]

I think no matter where you are in the world going back to your old school will always bring back great memories

[joerutherford]

I go to Foshan a lot. It’s one of my favourite Chinese cities, and I agree; it’s a hidden gem. I moved to Guangzhou recently, so now I have less of an excuse not to go.

I also work in a school. Your school is very like the school I teach at. Being a school kid in China is tense! But at least you got through it.

Great video.