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A Visit to Datong City, Shanxi | Ancient Chinese Buddhist Caves 

Aleese Lightyear
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Here’s my trip to Shanxi’s second-largest city- Datong. Most people think that the
ancient Chinese caves are the best thing to see here because they are decorated with 50,000 Buddhist rock carvings. While these caves located inside Yungang Grottoes certainly hold breathtaking beauty and are some of the coolest things I've ever seen. You will be amazed by the picturesque and magnificent Mt. Hengshan which is a rare sight in China such as the incredible Hanging Temple. Of course, I also tried local Chinese food and was amazed as always! I took this weekend trip back in March and am just uploading it for you now.
Don’t miss to check out one of the top 10 places to visit in China with 50,000 rock
carvings. Watch this video to know more about ancient Chinese places and traditions.
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Комментарии : 92   
@Nicofilms
@Nicofilms 3 года назад
I'm so happy for this trip as it was the first time we met!! I don't think people realize just how terrifying the hanging monastery was, it gave me flashbacks haha that barrier wasn't even up to my knee haha
@rannulfr57
@rannulfr57 3 года назад
Such a nice surprise to see u in her video
@Nicofilms
@Nicofilms 3 года назад
@@rannulfr57 It was such a nice surprise to meet on this trip!
@siyiidtravels
@siyiidtravels 3 года назад
There's so many interesting places in this world. I'm grateful for people like you that film these places I may never visit. Thanks!
@awyongleongsoo35
@awyongleongsoo35 3 года назад
This is one of the most famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites in China.
@jiaoli6401
@jiaoli6401 2 года назад
Shanxi province is really famous for its well-preserved architecture! I strongly recommend Yingxian Wooden tower, which is not far away from Heng Mountain and it is all wooden, unbelievably beautiful. Also, Yanmen Pass, Dai town, Wutai Mountain, Foguang Temple are all amazing. Most of amazing lanscapes in China are those in small towns!
@solopolo
@solopolo 2 года назад
You are so happy girl, you’re making me cry
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 2 года назад
Don't cry for me hahahah!
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 2 года назад
Don't cry for me hahahah!
@jacintochua6885
@jacintochua6885 4 месяца назад
The structure are temples for worship .
@awyongleongsoo35
@awyongleongsoo35 3 года назад
Hanging Temple is a truly amazing feat of engineering and one of the world’s forgotten wonders.
@moonlightmistandmemories9623
@moonlightmistandmemories9623 3 года назад
Wow , simply amazing , China holds so many surprising places to visit , this was really fun to watch ...
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
Glad you enjoyed it! China has countless amazing places I've never heard of until I got here. I love being able to show how surprising this country is
@raymondlianto9882
@raymondlianto9882 3 года назад
The grottoes was amazing. The buddhist sculptures was pretty cool.
@SoSab
@SoSab 2 года назад
Adding this destination to my place to go :) Thanks for the recommendation !
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 2 года назад
You should! Its pretty amazing IRL! Thanks for watching!
@Mariobrownio1989
@Mariobrownio1989 2 года назад
amazing
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 2 года назад
🥰👌🏾
@catherinekilbane1734
@catherinekilbane1734 2 года назад
Looks amazing!
@nileshbhattacharya2526
@nileshbhattacharya2526 3 года назад
Beautiful China+ beautiful video ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
Thanks for watching! China is filled with some incredible places!
@fxrvr
@fxrvr 3 года назад
Those opening transitions though 🤩
@riotbeatsmusic
@riotbeatsmusic 3 года назад
"ew this looks like cellulite!"...I didn't come to this video to be personally attacked. I came to be delighted as I normally am 😂😂
@miloxu1618
@miloxu1618 3 года назад
This is amazing!
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
Right! It's such an incredible place!
@jakemoore880
@jakemoore880 3 года назад
Killing it with these videos!
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
Thanks homie!! This one took FOREVERRRRR
@MrsGertha
@MrsGertha 3 года назад
Amazing!! Thank you Aleese🌺🤗!!
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
Glad you liked it!!
@josechong8207
@josechong8207 2 года назад
You are such a celebrity!! :)) A superstar...
@TynaizaMurphy
@TynaizaMurphy 3 года назад
Love the new editing techniques!!! Looks so cool
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
Yay! Thank you for noticing!
@ahhhlvin
@ahhhlvin 3 года назад
The edits were so good and such a fun video as always! Did I spy Jack (from Nico) with you at the dinner?? If so, that's so cool y'all traveled together! Would be so much fun to travel with y'all as a group!
@songrao9088
@songrao9088 3 года назад
Love ur videos!
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
Yay! Thanks a ton for tuning in
@aini3148
@aini3148 3 года назад
OMG earlyyy! sooo excited! Love you soo much! 😩
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
Yay! Thank you! You're the first to comment! Let me know what you think of the video!
@aini3148
@aini3148 3 года назад
@@AleeseLightyear Love the cinematics, the editing and the mini facts! As a student studying overseas, I havent gone back to china in years, lowkey miss it. I love watching your videos, just seeing how much China has changed over the years. Btw absolutely adore your hair, always on point fr 💕
@InesTessa
@InesTessa 3 года назад
Haha the jiggly cellulite was my favorite part!
@kartoosh3171
@kartoosh3171 3 года назад
You have such a positive energy, im watching your videos while working from home and it really held my mind escape for a bit. Thank you 😊
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
Wow, thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words
@JamesandKeli
@JamesandKeli 3 года назад
It's awesome you were still able to take videos and pictures inside! A lot of the grottoes we have been to have told us no pictures and videos allowed. You were able to showcase the incredible masterpieces that were built!
@canalesjuan356
@canalesjuan356 3 года назад
Generally, you couldn't take pics inside a temple in which monks have been praying.
@songsong1988
@songsong1988 2 года назад
LOL! The young guys were saying a stereotype conversation that every Chinese student knows that learning from our English books.
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 2 года назад
Hahah I know! I get that text box conversation quite a lot. But it’s nice to see people try!
@peterfromla7505
@peterfromla7505 3 года назад
New edits are quite good, Keep it up Aleese. I just discovered you.
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
Glad you like them! and thanks for watching my adventure!
@coughargh
@coughargh 3 года назад
You got great energy :D
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
Thank you 😁
@IWr74
@IWr74 3 года назад
You're so famous!!! 🤣 I love that scarf btw 😜 I thought it was a snake at first I feel dumb 😅
@le9264
@le9264 3 года назад
I find it so funny how people would just walk up to you and ask for a picture. 🤣🤣🤣
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
It's constant! hahahah at times it can be really annoying, but usually they end in funny moments.
@jjdwolfe
@jjdwolfe 2 года назад
LOL @ the guys stopping you to take a picture. I honestly miss living in Beijing so much!
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 2 года назад
Ohhh it’s non stop whenever I leave Beijing. When people are nice about it then I don’t mind! And those guys were very kind
@jjdwolfe
@jjdwolfe 2 года назад
@@AleeseLightyear I have a whole album of counter picture snaps on FB. I took a pic with everyone who requested to take a picture with me lmao
@jacintochua6885
@jacintochua6885 4 месяца назад
Beijing 8s no longer polluted.as years ago.. Winter weather is usually grey and gloomy. It's nirmal,every where
@MunichRebel
@MunichRebel 3 года назад
you're more of an attraction than ancient China! that says something about your magnificence and gloriousness!!!
@Zvroth
@Zvroth 2 года назад
You're absolutely right that you shouldn't push yourself into doing something that you aren't comfortable with. Travelling should be fun and relaxing xD.
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 2 года назад
Exactly that! I was not about to let myself get stressed out up there!
@sidekicks1403
@sidekicks1403 2 года назад
2:52 that lady is wayyyy too close lmaooo😭
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 2 года назад
What is personal space when you live in China?!?!
@andersonkan3377
@andersonkan3377 2 года назад
There just like that you became the mascot and tourist attraction, all these fame and hassles aye Aleese 😉 oh amazing editing too
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 2 года назад
Hahahah It seems to happen everywhere I go!! Thanks for watching!
@clevermkoi8377
@clevermkoi8377 3 года назад
this was cute and you are beautiful!
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
Thank you! Glad you liked the video!
@blackdiamond3112
@blackdiamond3112 3 года назад
I can't wait for China to open its borders so I can finally enter the country 😭😭❤️
@mykaydenl1872
@mykaydenl1872 2 года назад
Silk Road
@siyiidtravels
@siyiidtravels 3 года назад
That food at 8:00 tho 😩
@realaubreyliu
@realaubreyliu 3 года назад
Thanks to Aleese,我知道云冈石窟在大同了,LOL
@mml1123
@mml1123 3 года назад
Wait, hang on, it is summertime in China. Where did that snow come from? 😂
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
hahahah This was actually back in March, just got around to editing it.
@user-tb8bx3yx7y
@user-tb8bx3yx7y 3 года назад
Hey. I live in Shanxi but never been in Datong
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
Hi there! You should definitely check it out! Really interesting city
@MocroBorsato
@MocroBorsato 3 года назад
Do people often want to take pics of foreigners there
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
I think you can figure that out very easily after watching this video lol
@astroayumi1752
@astroayumi1752 3 года назад
Sometime its annoying, don't be offended bec. you're really gorgeous and cute thats why people want to take picture with u !
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
hahah thanks! Like you said---sometimes it's annoying because a lot of people don't care about personal space and sometimes treat me like I'm there to please them. But when people are friendly, I don't mind taking photos
@user-wp8gi9ck8q
@user-wp8gi9ck8q Год назад
@@AleeseLightyear We Chinese are very active. They like to ask strangers to take pictures. This is a different social culture from the West.😅
@weizhang2834
@weizhang2834 3 года назад
So many eggs of your breakfast 😂
@realaubreyliu
@realaubreyliu 3 года назад
6:46 For authentic real city walls, come to Nanjing. Even the city walls in Xi'an is not authentic.
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
The Xian wall isn't authentic either?! Oh mannnn I didn't know that! hahahha Well Nanking just got much higher on my travel list! Thanks for the tip
@yihsiuliao1783
@yihsiuliao1783 3 года назад
You look like carrying a real snake on your shoulder 😂
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
hahahahah just a scarf!! That would be super crazy for me to be walking around with a snake!
@portia7854
@portia7854 3 года назад
To the person reading this, Jesus loves you and died for you sins. God bless and keep you always. He is the Light in this dark world and will see you through anything! ♥️
@newtonojok9720
@newtonojok9720 3 года назад
Hahaha Aleese the "coward"...feared to climb up the temple.
@AleeseLightyear
@AleeseLightyear 3 года назад
coward? I just know my boundaries.
@newtonojok9720
@newtonojok9720 2 года назад
@@AleeseLightyear that is why i quoted "coward"
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