查看原文
How China Changed My Mom’s Life in One Year! || 妈妈在中国待了一年
A Year in China: Mom's Life-Changing Experience & Honest Reflections
My mom has been living in China for over a year, and in this video, she shares her honest thoughts about life in China, traveling in China, and how she feels about the safety and daily lifestyle. If you’re curious about moving to or experiencing China, this is for you!
My mom has been living in China for over a year, and in this video, she shares her honest thoughts about life in China, traveling in China, and how she feels about the safety and daily lifestyle. If you’re curious about moving to or experiencing China, this is for you!
Join Lizzy as she explores the profound impact China has had on her mother's life over the past year. This video offers a unique glimpse into the daily realities, safety perceptions, and travel experiences of an expatriate. Discover the transformative journey and honest reflections that make China an unforgettable destination.
My mom has been living in China for over a year, and in this video, she shares her honest thoughts about life in China, traveling in China, and how she feels about the safety and daily lifestyle. If you’re curious about moving to or experiencing China, this is for you!
In this heartfelt video, Lizzy sits down with her mom to reflect on a transformative year living in Kunming, China. The conversation dives into the raw, unfiltered realities of adjusting to a new culture. Her mom admits the biggest shock was seeing barbecue patrons toss trash on the ground, yet she quickly grew accustomed to the spitting and the stares. What she loved most? Shopping—because everything is cheaper, and she finally feels she can afford things. She also discovered a passion for zipping around on an e-bike, much to Lizzy's amusement. Food was no problem: she sticks to familiar South African dishes and loads of fruit, but her favorite Chinese dish is chicken feet, followed by stir-fry noodles from street stalls. <br> A surprising insight came from a school project on green energy—her mom now sees how far ahead China is with solar panels, replanting trees, and lush roadside gardens. Safety is a huge factor; she never once felt unsafe, even after Lizzy sent her home in a Didi past midnight (a fight that ended with her now trusting it). Healthcare impressed her too: all her chronic medication is available, and hospital staff are friendly and efficient. <br> The biggest change? Her stress levels vanished. She went from a tired, overworked teacher in South Africa to a relaxed, healthier woman who even lost weight. Lizzy notes her mom is happier, more chilled, and ready to start her own social media channel. When asked if she'd recommend moving to China, she says absolutely—and addresses the 'brainwashed' accusation with a laugh: nobody pays her to say nice things. She stays because she's happy. The video wraps with a promise to make more content together, leaving viewers with a warm, honest portrait of a life rebooted in China.
Lizzy's mom spent a year in Kunming, China, and it completely transformed her. From the shock of street barbecue mess to the joy of $1 haircuts and endless shopping, she discovered a safe, affordable, and surprisingly green lifestyle. The result? Less stress, more happiness, and a firm decision to stay.
Lizzy's mom shares how a year in Kunming, China, brought her safety, affordable living, and joy, leaving stress behind.
A Year in Kunming: How China Changed My Mom's Life
12:17 You don't need to speak Chinese to live in China. Just a few words like 'hello' and 'thank you' go a long way.
11:15 Healthcare is affordable and accessible. All chronic medication is available, and hospital staff are friendly and efficient.
3:07 Shopping is much cheaper in China. You can find great deals on clothes, shoes, and everyday items, making it a shopper's paradise.
9:27 Safety is exceptional. Even late at night, taking a Didi alone feels safe. It takes time to trust it, but you'll adjust.
5:08 Street food is a must-try. Stir-fry noodles from local vendors are delicious and affordable, and fruit is abundant.
6:10 China's green initiatives are visible everywhere—solar panels, replanted trees, and flowers along highways. It's a clean, eco-friendly country.
12:17 You don't need to speak Chinese to live in China. Just a few words like 'hello' and 'thank you' go a long way.
11:15 Healthcare is affordable and accessible. All chronic medication is available, and hospital staff are friendly and efficient.
3:07 Shopping is much cheaper in China. You can find great deals on clothes, shoes, and everyday items, making it a shopper's paradise.
9:27 Safety is exceptional. Even late at night, taking a Didi alone feels safe. It takes time to trust it, but you'll adjust.
5:08 Street food is a must-try. Stir-fry noodles from local vendors are delicious and affordable, and fruit is abundant.
6:10 China's green initiatives are visible everywhere—solar panels, replanted trees, and flowers along highways. It's a clean, eco-friendly country.
0:02 Intro and special guest
1:30 First year in China
2:34 Biggest culture shock
3:07 Love for shopping
5:08 Food and chicken feet
6:10 China's green energy
9:27 Safety in China
11:15 Healthcare experience
12:17 Living without Chinese
13:42 Personal transformation
0:02 Intro and special guest
1:30 First year in China
2:34 Biggest culture shock
3:07 Love for shopping
5:08 Food and chicken feet
6:10 China's green energy
9:27 Safety in China
11:15 Healthcare experience
12:17 Living without Chinese
13:42 Personal transformation
moving to chinachina safetychina healthcare中国美食china shoppingcultural adjustmentexpat experiencechina green energychina lifestyleWhat was your biggest culture shock?
People throwing all their rubbish on the floor after barbecue, and the shop owner has to clean up. I don't understand that.
Do you feel safe in China?
Never ever felt unsafe. I even took a Didi alone at midnight and now I'm used to it.
Would you recommend other people moving to China?
Absolutely. I used to believe the negative things I heard, but once I got here, it's just a normal country.
How did you adjust to the food?
I eat all the food I can get in South Africa, plus lots of fruit. Chicken feet are my favorite, but I also love stir-fry noodles.
Do you need to speak Chinese to live in China?
No. I only know a few words like 'hello' and 'thank you'. It's one of the biggest misconceptions.
