I Visited China's $170M 'Little America' Replica Town

Somewhere in rural China, there’s a replica city that is straight out of the American Wild West – Welcome to Jackson Hole, China! With a jaw-dropping $170 million invested to recreate that classic cowboy vibe in Wyoming, I knew that I had to see this for myself. Is it really as “American” as they claim? Are people actually living there, or is it a ghost town?

To help me get to the bottom of it, I teamed up with my friend Rachel, a fellow American who’s been living in China for 8 years and speaks conversational Mandarin. Together, we’re diving into this strange town to uncover the truth – from cowboy hats to horse riding to sizzling steaks, we’re exploring just how wild (and weird) this “Western” town really is.

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[JadeDragonSilkPhoenix]

This is so wild. I am a Wyoming native and have lived studied and worked in China for over 30 years. I have been to other replica areas here, but only now, from this video, learned that there is a replica of Jackson Hole.

[energy_freak]

It's kinda like how we have Chinatowns in North America.

[drextercharles]

Asking where are the tourist in a gated community u had trouble getting into is probably one of the craziest things your ever asked

[michaelyuscavage]

Been to China. Worked there for a few weeks, that's it, but it's amazing how easily Americans and Chinese people can become intrigued by each other. I found it very hospitable there. And great food!

[YilmazArdaSingh]

I used to travel to China for work. I actually loved it. Most people were incredibly friendly and warm. My favourite city was Guangzhou. Kinda miss it.

[JohnIrwin]

Your guide did a really good job of deflecting and controlling the conversation so that no-one got in trouble. Well done to her.

[brickman]

"I think this is a painting of Columbus arriving in America on the Mayflower"

Horribly wrong, but ironically that makes it an even more American statement to make 😂 God bless our education system

[ripprind]

"Oh, where are the tourists?" 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️
ITS A GATED COMMUNITY!!! remember, even you couldn't get in initially !!!

[rdmostwatched]

As someone born and raised in Jackson, WY… this is hilarious. Also, watching this while in Jackson now.

[TheSmokey]

It’s not a theme park but a gated community for rich Chinese. They are in the houses becaits 100 degrees.😊

[jzgsk]

“People is People.” “Government is Government.” Understated word of advice.

[king_has_no_clothskul]

the american gal living there is brillaint. bubbly and she genuinely loves why she is there. and you are doing awesome--after first world tour. in fact come a long way.

[石立德-gn]

this looks like a gated community for the Super rich.

[kennethparris]

Drew, The Mayflower brought the pilgrims to Massachusetts. Columbus sailed on the Santa Maria along with the Nina and the Pinta. I laughed out loud when you said Columbus discovered America on the Mayflower. 😂

[emilymangiaracina]

I love that everyone there looks so down to earth even though they are probably super rich. What an amazing video!

[冉光]

They just copied the style, they have the money to do it so why not? I don’t think they failed because this is a residential property not an amusement park, if the ones that bought those houses live in Beijing then of course the place is mostly empty throughout the year. I live in China and I think there are way more interesting places to visit rather than a residential property.

[didierduplantier]

Christopher Columbus didn’t sail to America on the Mayflower 🤦🏼‍♂️. Don’t make the Chinese think we’re dumb

[maritzavalenzuela]

“People is people, government is government” genuinely such a simple yet strong statement that can be applied to a multitude of people and their countries!!!

[OgreSupreme]

“People is people. Government is government.” Shugi is a star! 👍🏻

[jpkral]

People are people. The government is government. If we keep looking through the lens of "people are people", we'll live in a much better world. Love to the Chinese people from America