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Nick in China
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Welcome to the channel! I have lived in China for a looooong time and have had a deep interest in Chinese history and culture for even longer. Join me on my travels to discover China's REAL history and some fantastic off the beaten path locations! Keep an eye on that pagoda count!!!
Love, Nick
Love, Nick
Wrestling in the Grasslands!! - NAADAM FESTIVAL 2024 in XILINHOT, INNER MONGOLIA! 锡林浩特那达慕
Naadam Festival 那达慕 is the biggest festival for people of Mongolian ethnicity in both Inner Mongolia, China and Mongolia. Wrestling, Horse riding, Music and Food await in this epic grassland festival!
This video is from the Xilinhot 锡林浩特 grasslands - I hope you enjoy!
This video is from the Xilinhot 锡林浩特 grasslands - I hope you enjoy!
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EXPLORING China's Western Xia Dynasty!
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The Western Xia is a mysterious part of China's history. Lasting from 1038-1227, the Tangut people created a new dynasty to rival the Song, Liao and Jin dynasties and eventually went toe-to-toe with the Mongols. In this video we will explore some of the remains of this dynasty, from emperor's tombs to pagodas deep in the mountains! Enjoy! Check the pagoda map here! www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mi...
The GREAT MOSQUE of TONGXIN - CHINA! 同心清真大寺- WELL Off the beaten path!
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In this video I will show you around the beautiful and ancient GREAT MOSQUE of TONGXIN! 同心清真大寺 Tongxin is a small town in central NINGXIA 宁夏, home to the Hui Muslim People. The mosque is one of the oldest and best preserved anywhere in China and it was a true pleasure to visit. In the video you will also get a quick look around the town of Tongxin, a very welcoming but not often visited part of...
YINCHUAN 银川 - The Capital of China's Hui Muslim Autonomous Region, Ningxia!
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Lots of history in this walk through Yinchuan. This is the capital of Ningxia, China's Hui Muslim autonomous region. A few lovely old buildings await and a quick brief on this new journey! Like, share and subscribe! .....and don't forget the all important pagoda map! www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1hTgSMEXlk4ZE7JzGtts9JGI_rbX1-2s&usp=sharing
I found some AMAZING history in HANGZHOU, CHINA!!!!
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Hangzhou 杭州 is one of THE classical cities of China. In this video we will start with a walk around the famous West Lake 西湖, and then get a little more off the beaten path with what turns out to be an epic pagoda mission. And with this video also comes the end of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal...but as one journey ends...another begins! Check out the pagoda map link below! www.google.com/maps...
FIVE Classical Chinese Gardens in SUZHOU! 苏州
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Suzhou is a great historical city in China and is best known for Classical Chinese Gardens! I this video I will take you to FIVE of them covering 4 different dynasties spread over 1000 years! 1. Canglang Pavillion 沧浪亭 2. Ke Garden 可园 3. Lion Grove Garden 狮子林 4. Garden of Cultivation 艺圃 5. Garden of Pleasance. 怡园 Enjoy!!!!
SUZHOU in CHINA is FULL of history! - Let's hunt pagodas!
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Suzhou has been one of the Great cities of China for millennia and is full of history. In this video i will NOT however being showing you what Suzhou is most famous for (it's classical gardens) but rather will be exploring Suzhou's many ancient pagodas - honestly, some of the best I've seen. This was a fantastic day out!!!! The ongoing pagoda map can be found at this link - www.google.com/maps/...
Things to do in ZHENJIANG - Jiangsu Province, China
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Zhenjiang is just on the south bank of the Great Yangtze River. Not the most visited of Jiangsu Province's cities, but one full of history! In this video we will visit some famous hills and temples, add a couple of pagodas to the list and have a look around the old British concession. Enjoy! Pagoda Map - www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1hTgSMEXlk4ZE7JzGtts9JGI_rbX1-2s&usp=sharing
Exploring the Ancient City of YANGZHOU - Jiangsu Province, China
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Yangzhou is a fantastic city, full of history! Just north of the Yangtze River in Jiangsu Province - Yangzhou was once one of the richest cities in China. In this video we will visit some of the famous spots - Slender West Lake etc....and also have an explore on some of the wonderful alleyways in the old town. I had a really enjoyable few days here!
Huai'an - a city known for some famous people!
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I spent a few days here and endless rain stopped most filming, however in a brief lull in the rain I did get a little exploring in! Huai'an in Jiangsu is an old city situated on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and is the hometown of some very famous people...let's go! Pagoda Map! - www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1hTgSMEXlk4ZE7JzGtts9JGI_rbX1-2s&usp=sharing
The WEIRD and WONDERFUL Han Dynasty History of Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China!
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Underground tombs, a terracotta army and Jade Burial suits await! Xuzhou, a city in northern Jiangsu Province has a great wealth of Han dynasty history. Liu Bang (the founder of the Han Dynasty) was born nearby and his relatives lived as princes and kings here. Full of weird and wonderful history - This is XUZHOU!
The MOST IMPORTANT of CHINA'S Sages was from HERE! Qufu 曲阜
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Qufu, in Shandong Province is the hometown of Confucius - China's most important sage and thinker. Born two and a half thousand years ago, perhaps no one has has as big an influence on Chinese culture as this man. In this video we will explore the 三孔 - The three confucian sites in Qufu - The Confucian Temple 孔庙, The Kong Family Mansion 孔府, and the Kong Family Cemetery 孔林
ANCIENT PAGODAS and HUNDREDS of CATS! - Shandong, China.
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Maybe my best day out ever in China! The mountains south of Jinan in Shandong Province are a treasure trove of ancient structures. The Four-Door Pagoda dates to 611 making it the second oldest standing pagoda anywhere in China. But, who knew this wonderful historical spot would have so few visitors...and so many cats....
The BEST temple in CHINA???? - The AMAZING Lingyan Temple.
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Deep in the mountains of SHANDONG is a temple i consider to be the best i have ever visited. Lingyan Temple is not easy to reach but is full of historical gems - A huge Song Dynasty Pagoda, a Tang dynasty Pagoda and a vast Pagoda Forest await... www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1hTgSMEXlk4ZE7JzGtts9JGI_rbX1-2s&usp=sharing - Check the Pagoda Map here!!!!!!!
LIAOCHENG 聊城 - Water City In SHANDONG, CHINA!
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LIAOCHENG 聊城 - Water City In SHANDONG, CHINA!
Off The Beaten Path - LINQING in Shandong Province
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Off The Beaten Path - LINQING in Shandong Province
TIANJIN - Wandering around and rambling on.
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TIANJIN - Wandering around and rambling on.
A BEIJING Pagoda Mission. - From MORNING to NIGHT!
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A BEIJING Pagoda Mission. - From MORNING to NIGHT!
DESTROYED by the British - The Old Summer Palace 圆明园
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DESTROYED by the British - The Old Summer Palace 圆明园
Exploring THE FORBIDDEN CITY in BEIJING!
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Exploring THE FORBIDDEN CITY in BEIJING!
Happy Year of the Dragon everyone!!!!
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Happy Year of the Dragon everyone!!!!
MOUNT QINGCHENG - 'The MOST PEACEFUL Mountain in CHINA'
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MOUNT QINGCHENG - 'The MOST PEACEFUL Mountain in CHINA'
The AMAZING DAZU Rock Carvings - CHONGQING
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The AMAZING DAZU Rock Carvings - CHONGQING
The LAST STAND of the SONG DYNASTY! - DIAOYUCHENG! (钓鱼城)
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The LAST STAND of the SONG DYNASTY! - DIAOYUCHENG! (钓鱼城)
1200-YEAR OLD, 71M TALL BUDDHA! - Leshan, Sichuan, China.
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1200-YEAR OLD, 71M TALL BUDDHA! - Leshan, Sichuan, China.
MOUNT SONG - 'The CENTRE of HEAVEN and EARTH'
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MOUNT SONG - 'The CENTRE of HEAVEN and EARTH'
The Man Who Taught THE EMPEROR! - Shanxi Province, China
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The Man Who Taught THE EMPEROR! - Shanxi Province, China
In the 600-year old walled town of Guoyu (郭峪) in Shanxi Province (山西) - is anyone there?!?!?
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In the 600-year old walled town of Guoyu (郭峪) in Shanxi Province (山西) - is anyone there?!?!?
Thanks!
Just came back from Xi'An. No doubt China has many ancient architects and history, but it is hard for me to reckon with the bustling fun-seeking crowds and over commercialised old town 😢and with so many people dressing up in traditional clothes to post for social media. I long for that quietness where I can sit down or stroll down quietly to soak in the sense of history. I can accept crowds of people who want to visit well known places to enjoy for what it is but couldn't accept that fun seeking noisy vibe, no offense❤ In the end I felt quite tired and find my hotel room a more welcoming solace 😊
Tangut' lar ; Oğuz Kaan ın ikinci torunu Günhan oğlu Bayat ' ların ilk büyük üç oymağından biridir..Bunların xi- Xia şehrine Oğuz Kaan atamız Kıpçak ve Bayat ları yerleştirdi isimlerinide Kang' lılar diye bildirdi. Ben de Bayat' ım.. Bu Tangut ların iki kardeş büyük oymağı vardı.onların isimleri şuydu; Sulduz ve Celayir lilerdir.. kardeşim bu konuda bilgi almak için Kang' lılar ismiyle araştır.ırada karşına çıkacaktır....Çok bilgi var.artık uzun yazamıyorum..
Nice one. Thanks! I will go there tomorrow
Hello Nick, i happened upon your blog this morning immediately after i had seen my first video about this mosque. Compared to yours, that one was more detailed, taking the viewer inside the mosque itself and showing the various parts of the monument with its inscriptions and relics etc. The man who was acting guide in that video was a devout Muslim who seemed very well rehearsed in both Chinese and Arabic. What intrigued me was that he told his guest that the mosque was first built in 651 AD, following upon a missionary first contact by Islam's 3rd Caliph Osman, while you have described the mosque as having been built in 752 AD or thereabouts. I am not a devout Muslim, just interested in history. I am sure you have seen the video, if not please do watch it. It is a beautifully detailed presentation, albeit with the zeal of a devout believer. Barring all that, will you kindly double check on the dates of the establishment of the mosque and its subsequent additions and constructions. I have already subscribed to you and will watch more of your blogs. Many thanks.
I see a lot potential for Ningxia I hope they will turn it to a developed place because it’s so beautiful
What lineage of Taoism is Wudang Taoism?
What lineage of Taoism is Wudang Taoism?
Why dont they hit up a pipe..so that water runs ?
No historical record of Chan San Feng ,they say ...what have you found out? For example ge eral Ji Qiping is kniwn in 15th century and wrote a book that all historians ahree upon. But tai chi as Taoist martial art....from San Feng ? It is said all tai chi started with Chen family.... Another point....have you experienced thise elctric energy taht sends you a coupke of feet jumping? Like that accupuncturist in Jawa ...Dynamo Jack? From Ba Lei Quan....?With his Nei gong oractice?
your clips are very refreshing, relaxing, informative, no bs thumbnails and stock music - legend
Such a lovely video! I have lived in Lanzhou for a year before the pandemic started and it makes me feel really nostalgic to see you walking around there.
my hometown
Muslims never conquered china besides central asian regions of china however Islam is widespread in china and oldest mosques dating back to 7th century in astonishing Chinese architecture ❤❤🎉.
peace of mind
Will be moving to Zhenjiang, this video is just what I needed. Thank you!
you should have mentioned.. most of the Gugong Palace treasures are still in crates ( about 70,000 ) crate in all ( so I read ) is somewhere in Taiwan.. in a specially constructed vault.. carted off by Kuomintang ( Chiang Kai Shek ) in 1949
这个节好热闹
Ancient mosques, bridges, temples... I like ancient city Xian .. the terracottas, the Muslim Street, the Bell Tower, the 10 kinds of Chinese dumplings banquet, the mini 16 courses emperor banquet..
Hey Nick, On the off chance you see this. I am currently working for the BBC and would be interested in talking with you. Please reply to this message and we can try to arrange contact via email. Cheers, Jack.
Surprised by your knowledge about Chinese culture and history.
没看见千手观音么,那是这儿的灵魂。
😂😂😂Chinese copied Mongolian culture.
haha, you are funny.
Thanks for the nice video
If you can interact with the people or local, it would be nice.
Amazing video, nick! Thank you. Do you know if there are any pieces of culture set in Ningxia? Films, literature, poetry, etc.
很好的節目,另外,你不打算拍攝一部有關蒙古族的宗教的紀錄片嗎?要知道蒙古族和藏族是共同信奉藏傳佛教的,蒙古一度是西藏喇嘛的保護者,也是西藏達賴喇嘛這個職位的最初制定者,他們一起在元朝統治了全中國,目前,在內蒙古還有藏傳佛教的寺廟,蒙古高原和青藏高原之間的聯繫對中國來說有別於漢文化,非常濃墨重彩!!😊
The next video will be from 美岱召 😎
@@nickinchina2552 噢,明朝時期的藏傳佛教很有意思,期待你的作品😊
Jeffrey Sachs Book Club spoke to author Jessica Rawson who wrote "Life and Afterlife in Ancient China." They discussed how geography shaped China's civilization. For example, there are few horses in central China because the land could not grow the kind of grass to feed horses. Horsemen culture is all concentrated in the northern and western regions. Successive dynasties somehow integrated the various tribes and ethnic groups into one big cultural melting pot. A fascinating country.
i will have a look at that book, thanks!
@@nickinchina2552 There are a few recent interviews with professor Rawson on UA-cam about China.
💯👍👍👍 THANK YOU 👍👍👍💯 . VERY ENJOY WATCHING "MONGOLIA'
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strained relationship is a diplomatic way to put it. the various nomadic groups in the steep had an economy that basically relied on plundering settled populations for what they themselves could not produce, hence the wall. Advancement in gunpowder technology basically blunted the tip of nomadic arrows and saw their scourge snuffed out, once and for all. hence why settled populations like Russia and China will never perceive Mongolia or Kazakhstan as threats ever again.
蒙古是中國的一部分,你講的China應該是傳統漢族,而China這個定義是西方概念,ChIna應該包括漢族,滿族,苗族,蒙古族,維吾爾族和其他少數民族,China是個統稱,不應該單指漢族
Well, sections of the Great Wall that I've been to actually have dedicated compounds for trading. The wall being a sophisticated _system_ sort of reflects the nature of the said relationship.
people hardly visit inner Mongolia the same way they visit Xinjiang and xizang(Tibet) in China. why is that.
想象一下你在草原上有多渺小,風很大,上廁所沒有遮擋物,晚上可能還會遇到狼群,開車幾個小時都是一樣的景觀,路邊沒有店家和旅館,只有草原,一望無際,但,旅遊,去陌生的地方,要在人多的地方才有服務,才有文化,才有食物和住宿,你不是去探險,是去旅遊😂
@@timinghourglass58thanks now I understand
Qinghai province hosts naddam also. the Dzungars of North Xinjiang and the largest prefecture in china located in South Xinjiang also host naddam.
Qinghai province hosts naddam also. the Dzungars of North Xinjiang and the largest prefecture in china located in South Xinjiang also host naddam.
Xinjiang next year i hope!
@@nickinchina2552🎉🎉 Nice. Xinjiang mongols interest me more than any other ethnic group there, except maybe the closest things to the tocharians still alive today in Xinjiang the saricolis/tajiks.
@@nickinchina2552 Xinjiang and Qinghai Mongolian are Oriat, they were imported from Russia, known as the kalmyk, they call themselves torgut. They also imported some kazakh and relocated in Qinghai.
A very important character in the Three kingdoms era of China was born in this province.
There are 2x the amount of Ethnic Mongolians in Inner Mongolia than the country Mongolia You will also notice Inner Mongolia has preserved the Mongolian script where as the country converted to Cyrillic script due to Russian influence.
Inner Mongolia is quite an interesting mix of city life and grassland life. I really loved it, great place!
I have always been interested in Mongolia. Mongolian people live a hard life, but they are a happy people. This festival reminds me of the largest Rodeo's lasting 3 or 4 days. Starts with a parade down Main street. Rodeo with horses starts first. Lots of people on horseback. Lots of other horses and bulls and kids (our kind). Lots of entertainment for young and old. And lots of great food. Where you have horses, you have festivals with familys. I grew up in one of those familes. Thank you...Nick. I enjoyed your video. 💗🙏💗
這是中國內蒙古😊
Mongolia was the birthplace of Kublai Khan the founder of the Yuan dynasty. In 1293, he sent around 30.000 troops to invade Surabaya, East Java because the ruler of the Singhasari kingdom doesn't want to became tributary state of the Yuan dynasty. However his invasion failed. Singhasari later became Majapahit and later became the biggest kingdom in Southeast Asia.
He had a few failed overseas invasions. More suited to open land i guess!
The Qing Dynasty really got China much bigger.
Yep! I think the Yuan set the standard though
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Thanks for the nice video. There is no greater fun than wrestling and horsing around on the Mongolian steppes. The number of wrestlers is insane, easily a world record .
it was a lot of fun! The wrestlers were great. Traditionally it is only men who do it, but i saw some videos of the next day and women were involved too.
Such beautiful scenery! Since yokozuna Hakuho was 6'4" I wonder if those wrestlers were around that height, too
They are huge! I'm not short and they towered over me.
I wonder if the women werebig too?
The current Mongolian Yokozuna Terunofuji (Gantulgyn Gan-Erden) is 6'3.5 inches tall and weights 388 pounds (1.92 m, 176 kg).
Mongolians eat lots of meat, lamb, ane horses meat with wheat. Not so much pork.
The ancient city is very big and very spacious and very beautiful.这座古城很大,宽敞,美丽。😍😮
I'll visit this city when next in China. Thanks for your video👍👍
Amy jackson😂😢😮😅
Nitu sunainakanda Naina devi... 😂🎉😮😮Xian mosque😂😢😮😅
Did you go to Guanghe County, Gansu too? I heard that the population there is 98% Muslim.
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hello, i am trying to contact the school to booka month in November and I cant find the contact or the right web, can you please share the contact details? email ? thanks