Entering The World's Narrowest City

Welcome to Yanjin, China - the narrowest city in the world! This place is AWESOME!

More than 100,000 people call this unique city home, living in high-rise buildings along a narrow strip of land between steep mountains and the polluted brown River. It’s 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! Woohoo!

Thanks to @littlechineseeverywhere for coming on this adventure with me! She makes awesome content (in English) around China!

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👨🏻‍🦰 WHO AM I?
I'm Drew Binsky and I have been to EVERY country in the world (197/197). I make documentaries about interesting people and cultures in faraway places. My ultimate goal is to inspire you to travel because I think it's the best education that you can get. And our planet is beautiful!

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[drewbinsky]

Yanjin is a special place and I kind of felt like I went back to my roots while telling this story. Back to 2017 when I first picked up a video camera.

It’s probably not the most “viral” video I could have made on my China trip, but that’s okay. It is certainly a story that I enjoyed telling, and this city has left a lasting impact on me. And I hope it will for you too!!

The nature, the society, the hospitality, the layout of the land - is all extremely unique and awesome! This is my 6th trip to mainland China, but my first time being away from the big cities on the East Coast. I’m wildly impressed by life out here. Thanks for watching and keep and eye out for the next 5 episodes in my China series!! 🇨🇳🙏

[littlechineseeverywhere]

It was a real pleasure having you in China 😊

[joeterra.t]

That dude is the reason why I travel. He represents everything about being a good ambassador when a foreigner comes to visit. He not only gave you an exclusive tour around his hometown, even going as far as taking you up high in the mountains, but actually invited you into his house. And to top it off, he's got a beautiful smile too!
We should all strive to be like this individual.

[taocook]

This is what you won't see on TV news, the local people, normal life, great food, happy smile, Bravo!

[KT-porp]

One thing I noticed the people aren't glued to their cellphones they actually enjoy interacting with each other and enjoying nature and etc. I love this💯

[carlosharzhya]

Es una ciudad asombrosa!! Pero lo mas increible y agradable, son las personas que viven en ella. Saludos desde la Riviera Maya 🇲🇽😊

[abramjessiah]

I lived in China for 4 years. This video shows why I loved it so much.

[outsidewell]

In my opinion, the best travel vloggers are those who interact with the locals and find out how they lived. That’s why Yan of Little Chinese Everywhere is my favorite. I’m so happy to see Yan here with you! This is another fantastic piece showing both unique natural surroundings and the people who live in this environment. Bravo 👏 🎉

[tuketroy]

People look so happy and positive in this city! Love it!

[jonima]

Ultimately, the happiest people remind us that contentment comes from within and that true happiness is often found in the connections we make and the love we share. They encourage us to embrace life’s journey with open hearts, fostering a world that values joy, connection, and the pursuit of fulfillment. Thank you Drew, greetings from the Solomon Islands

[BegaW]

The people's smiles are kind and happy. Love to visit Yanjin oneday. Hello from S.Korea 🍀

[jxmai]

Fact： This river is not polluted, It was the sand brought by the flood has been deposited in the river, when the flow is fast and the sand is turned up, the river water turns yellow, when the flow is slow, it turns back to green, you can find video show it was green change to yellow in one day. (even his thumbnail is showing in green, i just review.)

[DarioHolbrook]

I absolutely love Little Chinese Everywhere, her channel is pure bliss

[TheTruth-]

China is a different level of nation.. everything are blend from rural to modern city. From historical building to high tech building. China is magnificent

[tanvirasraf]

This city and the people got immense energy. Like they are surviving in a constant gloomy weather but always putting a smile in their face. These guys has a different definition of life.

[mayaabdo]

استمر مثل هذه الفديوهات تروح على نفسية الإنسان الذي لا يستطيع الخروج خارج وطنه ويستمتع لمتابعة مصل هذه المقاطع الفديوهات وتسهيل انه في نفس المكان الذي يشاهده شكرا عل هذه الفديو❤

[wells]

Unbelievable! Mr. Binskey! I lived on the upscale side of Yanjin in the same kind of school-provided flats for the 3 foreigners who were all there to teach English. )2001-2002) I walked the same bustling streets, ate wonderful street foods as you did, and took the same nearly treacherous hike as you. The warmth you found was true for us/me as well. Thank you for taking me home some 22 years later.

[divitkarekar]

China is so unique and beautiful in its own way
Want to visit China one day❤

[daftpunkin]

It’s honestly so nice to see how alive everyone is. And the locals so cool that guy did so much for u just to show ya his cool town

[csflihao]

Ive been watching all these vlogs from different youtubers travelling in China, man the locals are all so kind and easy going. its so nice.