I Explored China's Failed $1 Billion Copy of Paris (real city) 

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The irony is, it’s probably cleaner and safer than the real Paris. How France has fallen.

The little boy asking matt to keep playing with him was so adorable and wholesome, the interaction with those kids was the best part of the video in my opinion

the shared human moments in this video are too much for me. those older people are so full of life and just so happy to be there in the moment. what a lovely video.

I went to China in 1997, alone, with in hand my lonely planet travel book of 1060 pages part in Mandarin language (so I can show to people the beautiful little houses scrip of China language to be able to go where I wanted to) It has been very difficult but very rewarding. I travelled out of season and saw few others travellers. I was young, curious and willing to see the most of my stay: Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo and Shenzhen. At that time still a lot of people wear the traditional grey clothes. It was the only country where I had a bed in the bus for those long 12 hours trip. I would like very much to go back to see what you guys are experiencing now in a Modern China. Travels make all men better.

America's perception of China makes it seem so scary and like the people there are all sad. Thank you for continuously showing what normal life looks like in other countries. Your channel shows how beautiful the world really is.

The most human and touching video I've ever seen regarding China. I think because most of the Chinese coverage is either, like Yan said, political, or when people do look at ordinary lives its people in Shanghai or Beijing, these huge mega cities. It was heartwarming seeing the interactions with the kids and families here, an emotional reminder that we are all human.

The more I watch Yes Theory, the more I realize that the internet isn’t real. I stopped paying attention to mainstream media long ago. Prob about 95% of humans are just nice ppl who want to be happy. Every group has their bad share, just have to try to find the right ones..

I don't know who has been editing these videos but I'm loving it. it's a perfect blend of comedy and cinematic. Great job editor!!!

I’m still shocked people don’t want to live in a cheap, less crowded version of Paris. I hope this city can thrive for a long time 😊

I wasn't expecting such a deep dive into China's uncanny replication of Paris, especially considering the ghost-town impression one might get online.

I've travelled all over the world but the kind friendly warm welcome we experienced on our two big China trips is unmatched anywhere. Such an incredible, vast and beautiful country with so many unbelievable sights, the people really make it though. Recommend it so much ❤

This video is a testament to so many things. First of all, I can easily say that Instagram is rotting my brain. Because everytime I am scrolling the reels, all I see is who is trying to influence you, whats wrong with the world, the glitch in matrix and all that idiotic biased and poor condition of life. I was so convince that we are heading towards a life which has no cushion, no space and utterly no possibility of being human to any one. What a beautiful coverage, and I can say how happy and how big of a smile I had on my face while looking at this. Wow!!! Thankyouj guys for sharing this video. Thankyou fro letting the world know that apart politics, there is still a life that stage humans.

Despite the gimmick of trying to be a mini Paris, this is just good urban design - a mix of residential and commercial together, walkability, big open communal spaces - I would kill to have this as a mid-price housing community in North America!

Man that old lady with the radio thing was sweet and she legit acted like one of my aunts would, the move she made after telling them she's 90 is exactly like one of my aunties antics. Shows you that people around the world are more similar than most people think they are.

The scene where there are kids made me smile the biggest... Your videos genuinely makes my heart full. Thank you, Yes Theory team! All the best!

Absolutely loved the general vibe and friendliness. Everyone was so happy to see and welcome a foreigner, which is beautiful and how it should always be :)

During the first year of my studies I actually went there with a few of my fellow classmates from Germany. We have had the same feeling as you guys. It was super chill as a lot of places in China are soooo crowded, and the people were really friendly towards us. As we all speak Chinese we were able to talk to them and get to know a little bit more about their life there. Quick tip: if you visit Hangzhou, you can visit little Paris easily.

I just love how laughing is a universal thing! Whether you're Chinese, Swedish, American, French, old, young, etc. you'll always be able to communicate the feeling of joy with smiles and laughter :) such sweet moments ❤❤

This was so wholesome!!!! With the basketball player and the elderly woman who looked incredible! This was a great video guys!

I saw vlogs about this place before, but they didn’t spend the night there and captured the night life as your team did. Your team also had much more interaction with the locals. Great job👍❤️

It never feels right to me when people talk poorly about other countries. Good people don't have a nationality, they live everywhere! These videos are so beautiful.

The dancing part made me smile so much. Such an incredible video showing how every country no matter what the media portrays it as, has so much goodness

Wow what an amazing video!! You can feel the community and Kindness, I always forget how much I love Yes Theory until I watch another one!

Wow this was such an amazing and informative 'travel program'. Love it! Thanks!

It's honestly heart warming how friendly and wholesome everyone was, nobody cared that you were a tourist and felt safe enough with you guys to let you play with their kids

The children were so sweet and trusting. Seeing you playing with them put a huge smile on my face.

fantastic video, love alternative perspective on this city! Kudos to the Yes Theory team and the philanthropic drive of what you do. Keep up the good work!

Nice video!!! Congrats for your positive a respecting attitude when you are traveling, it's really nice!

Just when I was searching for something to watch while I have my dinner, Yes Theory came to rescue!🙌🏻

I am a Chinese American girl who grew up almost entirely in the US, and since I was little I grew up in the enviornment where "china is bad" "Chinese are bad" and that kind of even rubbed off on me. Even if my parents tell me their childhood and good things of China I was hesitant to fully believe them. This summer, after I graduated University, I gathered all my courage and made a very important descision. That is, without anyone else I know, I will travel China blind and alone(like, no advice purely just where I wanna see or visit), for four months. It was a mindblowing experience. First of all, I have NEVER been surrounded by SO MANY people who look similar to me, I was submerged in a place that centered around the Chinese culture, language, gestures, food, music, human interactions that are so different from the western style. But it was extremely comforting. I've travelled to see historic miracles of human civilization, see modern technological miracles, the AMAZING food choices, how diverse the crusines were, (vegertarian or not you never run out of food options, being vegetarian in China is like the best thing ever) and the people were so NICE, I can talk to strangers sitting beside me in the high speed railways just talking about our life and experiences. I've even meet a lady whom I feel so kindred with that we traveled the entirety of chengdu just within the 2 hours meeting her on the railway, especially considering the age gap(she 37, me 22). We had so much fun exploring many small or lavish restaurants, trying new drinks (coffee/ fruit tea/ tea/ boba) visiting tourist spots, PANDAS, and buying souvenirs over the past 3 days I spent in Chengdu. I would've never done or even think that if I was in the US for fear of being kidnapped or mugged. Not to mention all the other very nice people who helped me with purchasing tickets, pointing directions, offering suggestions for the local best, and even just a pat on the head from friendly elders or shy waving from young children. My expections were shattered to pieces, I've never felt more comfortable and relaxed being somewhere. It still makes me tear up whenever I remember fond memories I made during these 4 months now that I had to return to the US. I'm currently watching all these "travelling to China" videos for comfort, and I feel like you guys made such good video series, focusing not only on breaking social expectations, but also letting us see the local people,which was what made MY "travel to china" experience extra special. The energy you guys give off is also very comforting, I love genuine human to human interactions and mingling, so heartwarming. Thank you guys!

Amazing and such interesting content and so impressed that you guys actually give back , God Bless you and keep you all well and safe on your journeys 🙏🏻❤️

Thank you very much for doing this video. The drone shots are amazing. I would have never known that there's a little Paris in China if not for your effort in going all the way there to shoot this video. Do keep up the awesome work and feed those who have much less resources. Bless you, guys.

I am Chinese. You can think of this as a playground to experience French culture. Just like many people will go to Disney to experience fairy tales. After the project failed. They changed their marketing strategy. Start converting commercial properties into residential properties. But few people bought it. Rent a lot. This is a commercial project. . . But the project fell short of expectations. . The Chinese are not that much interested in France Now. This French-style area. Functionally more like a "French style park" Beijing also has a place to experience Hollywood. Universal Studios. There are houses like those in the movie.

Someone once shown me the difference between loneliness and being alone... The very same people shown me a much bigger side of Chinese culture. The media only shows the worst and the best, it takes people like you to show the hidden world in between. The true people that live there, not just the 1%. Much love to you all and stay safe.

i expected this video to just be a simple explainer, i ended up getting way much more. you guys are amazing, subscribed :')

it s really nice that you are doing charity works too. keep it up. subscribed👍

I've spent 9 months in China in 2016 and this video captured "real" China way better for me than any classic touristy video I've seen.

I just love the humanity that shines through. The fact that you guys are content playing with children, even if you wanted to speak to adults. It’s really heartwarming!

I love the idea behind giving back. Thank you for what you are doing!

Incredible video. Thank you for sharing!

Never thought I would see Yan on Yes Theory, awesome collab! Definitely love watching Little Chinese Everywhere. Started with her Malaysia travel videos, as I'm Malaysian, and now following her as she travels around China.

thank you so much for what you do, opening so many of ours eyes to what's out there.

Seeing this after China just recently announced visa-free entry for German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish and Malaysian citizens is really exciting.

According to Wikipedia, Tianducheng was constructed in 2007 and designed for 10,000 residents. By 2013 it only had 2,000 residents but by 2017 it had grown to 30,000 and had been expanded several times. So it appears to be a successful development and not a ghost town at all. The Parisian section is just residential. I assume during the day everyone is at work and at school so it appears deserted. But after work people return and it all comes alive. I would like to see the same area on a weekend. I would assume then the streets would be filled with people during the day as well as at night.

First time watcher and I love how you guys interacted with ordinary folks ranging from different age demographics. I've been curious about life in Paris (China) and to be honest I kinda want to live there now. Keep up the great work.

Have been to China twice!! A wonderful country and the people so friendly and hospitable! Hope to return soon😀

I'm from Shanghai, but I never heard of this mock-up Paris town until I saw your video, thanks for bringing this part of China to the broader audience! Glad to see local collaboration with Yan! Highly recommending her videos if you want to see more 'hidden' parts of China

You really made me think when you said that the narrative about China in the U.S. is very fear based. Thanks for focusing on people, not politics. As an Expat American in Germany, the toughest thing about going to another country is to step beyond stereotypes and take people seriously.

This is one of the most touching video i've seen. It is really great to see how human beings are nice to each other. I didn't know that Chinese people are that kind and cheerful. I would like to thank you guys for showing the world the real version of such people from such country.

Both eerie and amazingly beautiful! What a story this video told!

I love all of the interactions with the local population so much. Staffan dancing was such a pure, beautiful moment. Then of course Matt, and all of you, with the kiddos. Moments like these are the best part of your travel videos. I hope to be able to travel like this someday.

I spent 1 year in China and as someone who had no idea at all what I was getting myself into, I can say I was incredibly overwhelmed by the positive experience. From the people and culture, to the food and landscapes, this beautiful country gave me an unforgettable experience I will never forget. I hope you guys had an amazing time over there and I honestly can't wait to get back someday!

Best video I saw today. Thank you to bring me a little bit of China (real) people to our side of life!!! (I'm in Portugal, by the way). Keep going with your projects!

Amazing story! Thank you guys for bringing different parts of the world to us 🤗

I am working as a cameraman for german media in China at the moment and i love how you put the focus on the people living there. This is an important aspect that is so often overlooked in films from China!

I never thought that the Chinese people were so open and friendly. Even their children are joyful and serene. I love the fact that they love music and dancing in the open. Lovely video!

wow, even though I am living in China I never heard about this city before. Thank you for this video guys. it will really help me to explore this amazing city. I love the way you guys shoot the vlog.😍

Your interactions looked very genuine. I hope you are showing the rest of the world some wisdom in managing 1.4 billion people.

Hats off to you Yes Theory, having recently backpacked through China as a Dutch Citizen I can genuinely say you're doing an amazing job at portraying the kindness and hospitality of the Chinese people.

Our Son has been in University in Nanjing China for 5 years. We love visiting there, the people are amazing. People never believe me, when i tell them how safe it is to walk around there. At night when it cools down everyone comes out to Eat and Dance. People are generally shy is what i found, but if you learn a couple of Mandarin words it goes a long way.

Guys, you are amazing! I enjoy how modest, smart and polite you all are) You tell the story how it is without perception and mean comments! Keep up, you are great!

so warm-hearted❤❤❤

Still nuts to be watching Yes Theory exploring urban China. Finally happened after so long of pondering when

10:20 man that interaction with the 90 year old lady and the 85 year old man who plays basketball was so nice! I can't believe how friendly they were that was legit amazing! I was smiling ear to ear 😂😂

This is so nice, to see is to believe.❤ Thank you.

Wow, what a fascinating place with a lovely community!

As a Parisian I found the buildings facades well done. It doesn't look like the Parisian buildings but I expected something really kitsch and it's not. Those buildings would blend perfectly in Paris for they look like the new buildings built in Paris, especially in the suburbs. The Eiffel Tower though looks like the trinkets sold to tourists just that it's bigger.

When you look beyond the politics of a country its really heartwarming to see all of the people who have lives that are not that far apart from yours.

What a lovely story in this friendly city, it makes me feel so warm! Thank you so much!

I just checked and it turns out I uploaded a video on Fake Paris the day before you guys. Obviously don't have the same production value but it's pretty cool to see your guys perspective on it. Loved the interactions with the locals and I hope China treated you guys well!

As an American who has had the privilege of visiting Asia, I can confidently say that it's an incredible region filled with warm and welcoming people. At 6'2" and sporting a cowboy hat, I stood out in many of the places I visited, yet I was consistently met with curiosity and kindness. It was truly eye-opening to experience firsthand how much we humans share in common, despite our cultural differences. I highly recommend venturing beyond your comfort zone and engaging with people from diverse backgrounds - both locally and globally. You'll likely be surprised by the connections and friendships you forge along the way.

As a Chinese lived 5 years in Paris (the true one :)), I would say this video is amazing and the dancing with elder ladies so accurate for a normal day in China.

Always amazing videos and stories and a lot to learn for us.

17:03 That is one expressive kid. Love the video! Cant stop smiling ❤

I haven’t ever really traveled I have really bad depression and anxiety and watching people like yall gives me hope in what I can do in the future. I’m 24 lot of life to live I hope that this comment makes someone a bit full and happy as it’d be nice to know my failures can be a bit redeemed by you guys being so good.

Thank you Yes theory! Ya guys are amazing)

You guys are awesome! Keep opening all of our minds with your true personal experiences.

Hey guys Thomas here, I absolutely love all these comments!! So many amazing and beautiful stories!! Let’s go team 👏

I’m an American, and I’ve been living in Beijing for more than 5 years now. It’s surprisingly chill and safe here compared to what the media describes it to be like. People are people no matter where you go, and Chinese people are very friendly people.

I feel like I went there too and experienced it all. Thank you for sharing this experience to all of us. 🧡💚💗✨

OMG! …so refreshing…so interesting….so heartwarming….as a Senior citizen ….you guys give me hope❤

I really admire your storytelling and how you put ordinary people in the centre. Far away from any political agendas! Keep it up! 👍🏻

Love how you guys are not afraid to put yourselves out there. Please be safe and continue your journeys.

Honestly, this is so heartwarming. Ever since I heard of little paris, i was worried it would wing up a genuine ghost town like the rest, so knowing that its still alive and thriving really makes me happy :) glad yall had a fun time!

My wife is chinese (im british) and i love the message you ended this on. Both sides are horrendously guilty of misrepresenting the general population of each country its so refreshing to see someone push the correct narrative for once.

This 'city' is amazing, not just for it's mirror reflection of Paris, but because the people in China seem to want to protect Paris more so than do the people in Paris.

You guys are Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience in China 💕😍

I spent a month in China working the Tour of Qinghai Lake. This was so much like my experiences. Huge cities I never heard of that were ghost towns during the day but came alive on the streets at night! The people were just as nice and wanted to talk and take pictures with us. Beautiful country filled with amazing nice people!

I initially thought this was going to be a video exposing China as selling an empty facade, cities that are copied for show with no depth but it ended in such a wholesome way. I guess no matter what, humanity shines through :)

Love yall so much and your content!!!!

This was amazingm , not only the little Paris, but for the big feelings you found there.

It is great to see that people connect also in China and are genuinely friendly and engaging! This video brings a little bit of positivity to your audience! Thanks for doing that!

That was so beautiful! I love that your videos always show so many positive things about a country the news and media in general always seem to sweep under the rug. It shows that there is so much more to a country than just the politicians making the news. Thank you for being so eye opening!

I loved this episode! Thank you!

This ia crazy! Thank’s for the content .

As a Chinese guy who has lived in Paris for years and now lives in other bigger city in China, me myself didn't know nothing about this place! I really love the chemistry of your team and with the local people, which also shows to us that the love to life has no difference, we're all humans after all Hope to you explore more blue zones of the world Followed😘

I’m Chinese but I don’t even know this place exists! Awesome video, and thanks for sharing this amazing journey to the world🥰

Its Nice to see a different perspective from you guys! Also, im gonna miss Thomas só much!!

Love the video :) super inspiring to see what happens if we just wait