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Living My Best Life Deep in China’s Hidden JUNGLE 🇨🇳
Hiking Hidden Mountains and Villages in Hubei Near Wuhan
Hello everyone! Today I go deep into China's countryside, in Hubei province near Wuhan where I climb a beautiful mountain. I explore the hidden side of rural China that not many foreigners have seen and I have an absolute blast! I absolutely love this place!
00:00 Intro - From my Mongolian Style...
Hello everyone! Today I go deep into China's countryside, in Hubei province near Wuhan where I climb a beautiful mountain. I explore the hidden side of rural China that not many foreigners have seen and I have an absolute blast! I absolutely love this place!
Beyond the bustling streets of Wuhan lies a side of rural China that few outsiders ever experience. Our traveler heads deep into Hubei's countryside, where a beautiful mountain climb leads to tiny villages, hearty local food, and an unexpected water-slide adventure. Every moment feels like a genuine discovery—from filling up the car at a roadside stop to encountering a striking Communist statue. It's an off-the-beaten-path journey filled with pure joy and a love for China's hidden corners.
Hello everyone! Today I go deep into China's countryside, in Hubei province near Wuhan where I climb a beautiful mountain. I explore the hidden side of rural China that not many foreigners have seen and I have an absolute blast! I absolutely love this place!
Uri Máté's China adventure takes an unexpected turn as he steps out of a Mongolian-themed hotel room in the middle of rural Hubei. After an overwhelming day at a Mongolian theme park, he is ready for something simpler: a beautiful mountain climb. But as he quickly discovers, nothing in rural China is ever just simple. The day begins in a picture-perfect village where summer is apparently a permanent Christmas season. Santa figurines, a Christmas-themed couch, and Village Bucks Coffee set the tone for a delightfully surreal morning. There is even a fake hot air balloon, a fake cow in a fake rice field, and an abandoned vending machine. In Uri's words, these villages are like a random generator.
The mountain itself turns out to be a hidden jungle wonderland. With bamboo, artificial waterfalls, and koi-filled lakes, it feels like the Chinese Amazon. Uri crosses a rainbow bridge, finds a xylophone, and changes into special anti-slip shoes for one of the most memorable activities of the trip: climbing a waterfall. He makes it to the top soaking wet, but thrilled, becoming one with nature.
The surprises keep coming as he spots a treehouse straight out of a childhood cartoon, enormous koi fish, and an ancient-looking machine he guesses was used for cleaning rice. Every path seems to lead to another absurd or beautiful detail, from a fishing pond where you can pay 40 yuan and take home whatever you catch, to a pavilion in the middle of a lake where the final boss would definitely live.
Climbing the steep steps, Uri notes that Chinese people must have incredibly strong calves. Even in the most secluded places, a loudspeaker announcement follows you up the mountain. When he finally reaches the summit, there is not just a viewpoint, but an entire theme park. Restaurants, a Ferris wheel, Disney characters, and even a water slide are waiting at the top. So naturally, he gets off the mountain by riding that water slide, wrapped in a hazmat-looking suit that does absolutely nothing to keep him dry. It is fast, dizzying, and the most fun way he has ever descended a mountain.
The adventure wraps up with countryside dining at its finest. With the menu written on a blackboard, Uri orders a meal of delicious local food with coconut milk, tiny watermelons, and even shares some with a shy but hungry dog. He also marvels at China's surprisingly cheap gas prices, filling the car for what would cost nearly double in Ireland. On the drive home, he stops at a striking red communist statue memorial built in honor of 72 soldiers from the Seventh Army who died in the Second Revolutionary War. For Uri, it is a reminder that these memorials are everywhere in China, and that makes China very cool indeed. From a jungle mountain to a countryside feast, this is Uri Máté living his best life in China's hidden countryside.
In rural Hubei, Uri Máté trades the overwhelming overload of a Mongolian theme park for a hidden jungle mountain — and it turns into one of the most joyful adventures in China. From climbing a slippery waterfall in special shoes to zooming down a mountain waterslide in a hazmat suit, every moment surprises. Add koi-filled lakes, a mountain-top theme park with a Ferris wheel, and a countryside feast, and you get pure China magic.
Uri Máté explores rural Hubei's hidden jungle mountain, climbing a waterfall, riding a waterslide, and savoring countryside food in China.
Climbing a Waterfall and Riding a Waterslide in Rural Hubei, China
2:38 When exploring rural Chinese villages, check out local cafes and quirky decorations—you'll find unexpected themes like fake hot air balloons and hay figures. These villages are full of surreal details; just wander and enjoy.
5:31 For a rainforest-like mountain experience in Hubei, expect bamboo, artificial waterfalls and koi-filled lakes. Mosquitoes are the trade-off, so bring repellent and wear sensible clothes to stay comfortable while exploring.
7:06 Climbing the waterfall requires changing into special anti-slip shoes, but even with them your pants may get soaked. Wear quick-drying shorts instead of long pants and embrace getting wet for a thrilling adventure.
13:49 At the top of the mountain there's a full theme park with restaurants and a Ferris wheel. In China mountain summits can be as lively as town centers, so plan time to explore beyond the views.
14:35 The water slide is an exhilarating, fast way to get down the mountain. Despite wearing a full protective suit, you will get wet, so expect a drenched ride and keep valuables protected.
17:56 Countryside restaurants may close in light rain and often write menus on blackboards. Follow the locals, order seasonal dishes and don't miss the small sweet watermelons—they're a delightful rural specialty.
2:38 When exploring rural Chinese villages, check out local cafes and quirky decorations—you'll find unexpected themes like fake hot air balloons and hay figures. These villages are full of surreal details; just wander and enjoy.
5:31 For a rainforest-like mountain experience in Hubei, expect bamboo, artificial waterfalls and koi-filled lakes. Mosquitoes are the trade-off, so bring repellent and wear sensible clothes to stay comfortable while exploring.
7:06 Climbing the waterfall requires changing into special anti-slip shoes, but even with them your pants may get soaked. Wear quick-drying shorts instead of long pants and embrace getting wet for a thrilling adventure.
13:49 At the top of the mountain there's a full theme park with restaurants and a Ferris wheel. In China mountain summits can be as lively as town centers, so plan time to explore beyond the views.
14:35 The water slide is an exhilarating, fast way to get down the mountain. Despite wearing a full protective suit, you will get wet, so expect a drenched ride and keep valuables protected.
17:56 Countryside restaurants may close in light rain and often write menus on blackboards. Follow the locals, order seasonal dishes and don't miss the small sweet watermelons—they're a delightful rural specialty.
0:01 Morning in rural China
4:04 Mountain entrance and views
5:31 Chinese Amazon rainforest vibe
7:06 Climbing a waterfall
12:48 Steep climb to summit
13:49 Theme park at mountain top
14:35 Waterslide down the mountain
17:56 Countryside restaurant menu
21:15 Communist statue memorial
00:00 Intro - From my Mongolian Style Hotel
00:32 Exploring the accommodation
01:01 Small Chinese Village
03:55 Hiking Mountain
14:39 Water-Slide Down
17:27 Eating Countryside Chinese Food
20:25 Filling up the car
21:15 A Cool Chinese Communist Statue
urimateuri mateurimátéuri máté중국 농촌hidden junglewaterfall climbingwaterslide ridemountain adventurekoi fishchina countryside중국 음식theme parktravel chinaWhy did you need special shoes before climbing the waterfall?
The rocks are really slippery, so I had to change into special anti-slip shoes. It didn't stop my long pants from getting soaked, but it made the climb possible and so much fun.
What did you find at the top of the mountain?
A full theme park! There were restaurants, a Ferris wheel, Disney characters and even a water slide. In China, mountain summits are not just viewpoints—they're entertainment zones.
What was the best way to get down the mountain?
I took a water slide. I wore a hazmat-looking suit and backpack cover, but I still got soaked. It was fast, dizzying and the most fun way I've ever descended a mountain.
What was the countryside meal like?
The food was delicious, especially with coconut milk and small watermelons. A random dog even kept asking for food and ate everything I gave him. Countryside food really is the best.
What surprised you about the gas station?
Gas was incredibly cheap compared to Ireland. 115 litres cost 1,000 yuan, about half the price, and the tank was only two thirds full.
