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Incredible hospitality inside China's hanging village 🇨🇳
Wangxian Hanging Village: China's Unique Hospitality
China prodcues a sense of adventure, and intrigue in us that is relatively unmatched. One proof of this is the fact that our longest videos are from here.
With that in mind: We set out to see the hanging village Wangxian-- via 3 hour train from Shanghai. Trains are tough for us, traveling with a...
China produces a sense of adventure and intrigue in us that is relatively unmatched. One proof of this is the fact that our longest videos are from here. We set out to see the hanging village Wangxian—via a 3-hour train from Shanghai. Trains are tough for us, traveling with a baby. Trains have aisles like planes, except you don't get to check bags. Also: in a plane you can take your time to disembark; in a train you've got to hurry or risk missing your stop. In the end, we made it, but it was a hectic moment with 2 suitcases, a backpack, a travel crib, a large handbag, a stroller, and a BABY! When we checked in at our accommodation, the owner could not have been more friendly. She carried our VERY HEAVY bags up the many steps. She gave us a welcome drink and snack. Best part: her place was freshly renovated and affordable! Wearing sandals, we set out for lunch. At this point: WE GOTTA SCREAM BECAUSE THERE'S NO OTHER WAY TO RELAY THIS MESSAGE!! THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD. IT MIGHT BE THE BEST FOOD WE HAD IN CHINA!!! AND, THE LADY TOOK BABY JEAN TO SLEEP, WRAPPED HER IN A JACKET AND GAVE HER BACK TO US WHEN WE FINISHED EATING. THIS EXPERIENCE ALONE MAKES ME WANT TO RENT A CAR AND DRIVE ALL AROUND CHINA. I LOVE THIS LADY, HER FOOD, HER VILLAGE, AND EVERYTHING ABOUT IT ALL. Sorry for yelling. Finally: we arrived in the hanging village. It was great though. We were surprised at how big the village on the ground was—even before the hanging part. China is great at building stuff to look ancient. People dress up in ancient clothes, for photoshoots. The food sellers are smart and put on a bit of a show at the front of their store. Some of the smells are intoxicating (although: no place to buy beer over there).
JetLag Warriors' latest adventure takes them to Wangxian, a hanging village in China, accessible by a three-hour train ride from Shanghai. Despite the challenges of train travel with a baby, including a confiscated power bank, they arrived safely. Their warm welcome included friendly hosts who carried their luggage and provided refreshments. The food was exceptional, a highlight of their China trip, further enhanced by the locals' kindness towards their baby. The hanging village itself was impressive, larger than expected, with clever food vendors and an ancient atmosphere. A truly memorable experience showcasing Chinese hospitality.
China produces a sense of adventure and intrigue in us that is relatively unmatched. One proof of this is the fact that our longest videos are from here. We set out to see the hanging village Wangxian—via a 3-hour train from Shanghai. Trains are tough for us, traveling with a baby. Trains have aisles like planes, except you don't get to check bags. Also: in a plane you can take your time to disembark; in a train you've got to hurry or risk missing your stop. In the end, we made it, but it was a hectic moment with 2 suitcases, a backpack, a travel crib, a large handbag, a stroller, and a BABY! When we checked in at our accommodation, the owner could not have been more friendly. She carried our VERY HEAVY bags up the many steps. She gave us a welcome drink and snack. Best part: her place was freshly renovated and affordable! Wearing sandals, we set out for lunch. At this point: WE GOTTA SCREAM BECAUSE THERE'S NO OTHER WAY TO RELAY THIS MESSAGE!! THE FOOD WAS SO GOOD. IT MIGHT BE THE BEST FOOD WE HAD IN CHINA!!! AND, THE LADY TOOK BABY JEAN TO SLEEP, WRAPPED HER IN A JACKET AND GAVE HER BACK TO US WHEN WE FINISHED EATING. THIS EXPERIENCE ALONE MAKES ME WANT TO RENT A CAR AND DRIVE ALL AROUND CHINA. I LOVE THIS LADY, HER FOOD, HER VILLAGE, AND EVERYTHING ABOUT IT ALL. Sorry for yelling. Finally: we arrived in the hanging village. It was great though. We were surprised at how big the village on the ground was—even before the hanging part. China is great at building stuff to look ancient. People dress up in ancient clothes, for photoshoots. The food sellers are smart and put on a bit of a show at the front of their store. Some of the smells are intoxicating (although: no place to buy beer over there).
JetLag Warriors set out from Shanghai for Wangxian, which the creator description identifies as their destination, taking a train journey described as three hours. Traveling with a baby, stroller, travel crib, backpack and several bags makes boarding and getting off difficult in the narrow aisle; they say passengers must hurry to disembark and find that their stroller has been taken apart. They arrive on a rainy day. A Didi driver in a BYD cancels after they fail to locate the car, so they take a metered taxi and confirm that it is using the meter. Their lodging host carries their heavy bags up many steps, shows them a recently renovated room and gives them a welcome package with a juice box, soft French bread and a Deli Yuan roll. They search for food nearby to stay out of the rain, then choose a small restaurant. Translation is difficult at first, but they use Google and the owner helps them order dry-pot chicken, cabbage and hot-and-sour soup. The owner cooks as a one-woman operation and helps look after their baby while they eat; she wraps the sleeping baby in a coat. The couple say the meal and hospitality made a strong impression. They then visit the Hanging Village, identified as Wangxian in the creator description. They spend about two hours in the ground-level village before finding the path to the raised village. The creator says the site is a new tourism installation rather than an ancient settlement and is still being built. He notes that the structures are concrete made to look like wood. They look around the market, try sweet potatoes with Oreos and cream, choose food at another stall by pointing to a menu photo, share a clay-pot meal with new acquaintances, and later try fruit-and-jelly yogurt drinks. They leave before the evening gets later because their baby is tired.
JetLag Warriors travel from Shanghai toward Wangxian with their baby, describing the train journey and the rush to get off with a stroller and several bags. After arriving on a rainy day, their Didi driver cancels when they cannot find the car, so they switch to a metered taxi. Their lodging host carries their heavy bags up the steps and leaves a welcome drink and snacks. The couple find a small local restaurant, use a translation app to choose dishes, and praise the owner for cooking and helping care for their baby while they eat. They later explore Wangxian Valley, a large tourism site whose hanging-village structures are newly built rather than ancient, and sample local snacks and drinks.
A couple travel with their baby to Wangxian, where a welcoming host, local food and a newly built cliffside tourist village shape the visit.
Wangxian Hanging Village: Train Travel, Local Food and Views
2:40 The narrow train aisle made it difficult to board and get off with a baby, stroller, travel crib and several bags. The hosts say passengers need to move quickly when their stop arrives, so keep luggage organized and ready to carry.
5:26 Their Didi driver cancelled after they struggled to find the car among many BYDs. They switched to a metered taxi and checked that the meter was running; the ride took about an hour, but they do not give a reliable fare.
8:20 The host takes their heavy luggage upstairs and the creator calls her a “mountain woman.” With a baby and several bags, the stairs were tiring for him; the clip shows the host carrying them.
10:15 On arrival, the host gives them a welcome package with a juice box, soft French bread and a Deli Yuan roll. She also shows a travel cot. This was their experience; the video does not say this is standard at other lodgings.
12:22 Ordering was difficult when the restaurant could not translate the menu for them. They tried Google Translate, and the owner helped them identify dishes such as dry-pot chicken, cabbage and hot-and-sour soup.
21:56 The creators had already spent about two hours in the ground-level village before reaching the raised Hanging Village. Plan time for more than the cliffside section: they describe a large area with food stalls, restaurants and paths across the river.
25:10 The creator checks the walkway supports and says they are concrete made to look like wood. He says the structure felt solid to him; this is his observation during the visit, not an independent safety inspection.
26:37 Despite its traditional appearance, the creator says the Hanging Village is a new installation built for tourism, not a thousand-year-old settlement. He also says construction was still underway, which may shape what visitors see.
33:27 When ordering at a later stall, the creator takes a photo of the menu and points to the dishes they want. He selects beef brisket and wild-pepper beef this way, then says hello in Chinese while placing the order.
2:40 The narrow train aisle made it difficult to board and get off with a baby, stroller, travel crib and several bags. The hosts say passengers need to move quickly when their stop arrives, so keep luggage organized and ready to carry.
5:26 Their Didi driver cancelled after they struggled to find the car among many BYDs. They switched to a metered taxi and checked that the meter was running; the ride took about an hour, but they do not give a reliable fare.
8:20 The host takes their heavy luggage upstairs and the creator calls her a “mountain woman.” With a baby and several bags, the stairs were tiring for him; the clip shows the host carrying them.
10:15 On arrival, the host gives them a welcome package with a juice box, soft French bread and a Deli Yuan roll. She also shows a travel cot. This was their experience; the video does not say this is standard at other lodgings.
12:22 Ordering was difficult when the restaurant could not translate the menu for them. They tried Google Translate, and the owner helped them identify dishes such as dry-pot chicken, cabbage and hot-and-sour soup.
21:56 The creators had already spent about two hours in the ground-level village before reaching the raised Hanging Village. Plan time for more than the cliffside section: they describe a large area with food stalls, restaurants and paths across the river.
25:10 The creator checks the walkway supports and says they are concrete made to look like wood. He says the structure felt solid to him; this is his observation during the visit, not an independent safety inspection.
26:37 Despite its traditional appearance, the creator says the Hanging Village is a new installation built for tourism, not a thousand-year-old settlement. He also says construction was still underway, which may shape what visitors see.
33:27 When ordering at a later stall, the creator takes a photo of the menu and points to the dishes they want. He selects beef brisket and wild-pepper beef this way, then says hello in Chinese while placing the order.
0:01 Journey to the hanging village
0:20 Three-hour train ride
2:40 Getting off with baby and luggage
4:27 Finding the Didi driver
5:26 Switching to a metered taxi
8:20 Arrival at the lodging
10:15 Welcome snacks from the host
11:47 Choosing lunch with translation help
13:45 The owner cooks the meal
15:30 The host helps with the baby
20:49 First look at the hanging village
23:47 Finding the raised village path
25:10 Concrete paths made to look like wood
26:37 A new tourism installation
33:27 Ordering by pointing at the menu
0:01 Journey to the hanging village
0:20 Three-hour train ride
2:40 Getting off with baby and luggage
4:27 Finding the Didi driver
5:26 Switching to a metered taxi
8:20 Arrival at the lodging
10:15 Welcome snacks from the host
11:47 Choosing lunch with translation help
13:45 The owner cooks the meal
15:30 The host helps with the baby
20:49 First look at the hanging village
23:47 Finding the raised village path
25:10 Concrete paths made to look like wood
26:37 A new tourism installation
33:27 Ordering by pointing at the menu
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The creator description says they took a three-hour train from Shanghai to see Wangxian. The transcript does not name a destination station.
What made the train trip difficult with their baby?
They had a narrow aisle and several items to carry, including a stroller, travel crib and bags. They say they had to hurry to get off and found the stroller had been taken apart.
How did they get from the station to their lodging?
Their Didi driver cancelled when they could not locate the car, so they took a metered taxi. The taxi ride took about an hour; no reliable fare is stated.
What did their lodging host do for them?
She carried their heavy bags up many steps and left a welcome package with a juice box, soft French bread and a Deli Yuan roll.
What dishes did they order at the local restaurant?
They ordered dry-pot chicken, cabbage and hot-and-sour soup. The owner cooked the food herself and helped care for their baby while they ate.
Is the Wangxian Hanging Village an ancient settlement?
The creator says it is a new tourism installation built to look traditional, not a thousand-year-old village, and says construction was still underway.
How long did it take them to reach the raised village area?
They said they had spent about two hours exploring the ground-level village before finding a path to the raised section.
What are the hanging-village walkways made of?
The creator says the supports are concrete made to look like wood and says they felt solid during his visit.
