Thanks for joining, everyone! Follow on insta @ kats_journey_east or join my Patreon @ patreon.com/kats_journey_east for some bonus content! 🐂What do you think about this house's interior decor - would you like having such a colorful house? The rugs in my house are actually from Kashgar so I do genuinely appreciate their sense of style, although some of the clashing patterns are a bit over the top even for me 😂🏡

@AK-dj2sr

4 күн бұрын

They put everything they like the most in one spot, the guest room. That means they appreciate the guests immensely 😊! in Eastern Europe, in the countryside, they have almost the same concept guest room, which is always clean and organized only for receiving guests. The interior design matches the local traditions.

@islandlw

4 күн бұрын

家里种夹竹桃不好吧，误食会有毒

@Macky1101

2 күн бұрын

Fried bread "most underwhelming snack ever". Almonds still in shell "requires too much effort". LMAO. You are so funny.

Dear Katherine, we are all aware that you have been staying away from the geopolitical discussions about china, but still, we thank you for this xinjiang travel series, sincerely.

@kennyg-888

4 күн бұрын

No need to discuss geopolitical issues when these vlogs speak louder than words

@redstwok1123

4 күн бұрын

be careful, the US state dept is going to come after you now for showing the truth

@jimwsh1

4 күн бұрын

只知道争论么？

@thisiskevin1000

2 күн бұрын

@@kennyg-888Human stories from an alternative, first person perspectives

@user-ug4fz9dt1v

Күн бұрын

需要刻意討論地緣政治嗎？新疆被美國...等西方霸權刻意醜化抹黑的還不夠嗎？

It's like living in heaven actually. I wished I had such a wonderful mansion full of grapes dangling all over.

@lolilollolilol7773

4 күн бұрын

Basically you sleep and eat grapes all day long xD

So sweet and lovely peoples! Muslins live happily in China Xinjiang 😊 ❤❤❤

Katherine, I can't put my finger on it but there is a definite charm to Aysajan's home. It has an almost mediterranean feel to it. To me, the simplicity and openness of the house seem to reflect the culture of the people in this region. As for the colours and decorations, well, it is bright and a contrast to the desert landscape! GREAT Vlog!❤❤

@jamesmoy1214

4 күн бұрын

Aysajan makes all the simple things in life a joyful experience! 💚I’m a big fan! 👏👏👏Love seeing the Uighur life and all those grapevines! Kudos to you both! Can’t wait to see more!👍

@chongdi6140

2 күн бұрын

Western medias claimed that at least one million Uyghurs are incarcerated in concentration camps. Go figure!

What an absolutely charming homestead - simple and idyllic with a charm all of its own! 😍No wonder Aysajan looks so proud and pleased to show it off!

People who like to live in the countryside are more simple and kind.

Thank you Katherine for your subtle way of telling the world about the real beautiful Xinjiang.

He does not miss the opportunity to give a cheeky answer

Beautiful place and two beautiful people!

Katherine, dear, everyone has been teasing you about Aysajan. If you are really dating, congrats. But If you are not, don't let us pressure you. We're just teasing you.

@Jennifer-qs7xr

4 күн бұрын

😅😅😅

追你视频有4年了吧，每集都看，学环境科学的你真的很热爱大自然

他来到浙江说再也不想回沙漠了，但是这一集我发现他也就说说而已，他对他的家无比的自豪~

@xuefulin

4 күн бұрын

来浙江的时候正好天天下雨，天气还热😅

@greentraveler4114

4 күн бұрын

这话说的，谁对自己的家乡不自豪？金窝银锅不如自己的狗窝，这是每个中国人不管是哪个民族都有的观念。

阳离子的視頻總是如此溫馨 和諧 美不勝收 ， 令人心曠神怡 ！

Some day I will visit China, love the culture and different ethnicities ❤ He is too cute, love his personality and how proud he is of his beautiful home.

I love his house. So comfy and open.

American house: Here we have the kitchen, living room, family room, study, bedroom... Uyghur house: Here we have the kitchen, bedroom, bedroom, bedroom, bedroom, bedroom, bedroom...

@maceysue2002

4 күн бұрын

And grapevines and grapevines and grapevines 😊

@eddywu2077

4 күн бұрын

哈哈 太真实了

Katherine, your footage is a celebration of authencity of life in Xinjiang. There is much to be thankful for as we can see from your lenses Xinjiang's Uighurs living in decent housing, doing decent work, living peaceful and contented lives in a green and peaceful environment. Cheers and keep up the good work! :)

Aysajan again!!! Gotta watch him right away!!! :)

Wow, your Chinese is good, I’m impressed! I lived and worked in China for 13 years - Shenzhen mostly - and loved it. My biggest regret is not working harder to learn to speak the language. Like watching your videos to see a foreigner speak the language so well and to see places that are non-tourist areas.

@greentraveler4114

4 күн бұрын

There's a lot of free Chinese classes available in Shenzhen actually, If you like you could attend it.

@martinwhetter6041

3 күн бұрын

@@greentraveler4114 Thanks but I don't live there anymore. I moved back to Canada a few years ago. I still try to watch videos about China because it is such an interesting and diverse country. I love the food too.

One of the best yet, for me anyway. A real house, with a real garden. I think I could quite happily live there although I do believe it gets cold in the winter.

@kats_journey_east

4 күн бұрын

yes it is a temperate desert, in the next video we even pass by the local ski slope hahahah it's a sand dune in the summer and covered in manmade snow in the winter 😂

Great videos! We love your KZread channel. Greetings from Brisbane Australia 👋👍

The place is beautiful. Plenty of land area for children to run about. Aysajan is a good catch for you Katherine. Don't let him go.

Oh my! This is so cute. Thank you so much for sharing China without politics for us. Just beautiful

@user-cr4kj8yd2l

Күн бұрын

你想说什么呢？一个好政府，才会有幸福的老百姓生活！

What a lovely and rare house tour. Your take on the bold wallpapers and bland food is funny! :D

Beautiful. You feel like writing something, like a picturesque poem. Inspiring.

This was so educational, the contrast of culture, customs, living in the desert, completely opposite from the rural Chinese life you have posted. Thank you to both of you for allowing us to learn about rural Xinjian. The open door hospitality surprises me!

Katherine you are the best guide ! This home is amazing and the host is so kind and cute. ! I just love all the colorful fabrics everywhere and the flowers and the grapevines . I guess we all want you to date him. Not nosy, we just love you. Thank you ❤❤❤❤

Aysajan is getting cuter by the minutes 🧐 Nice video!

so unfair! they don't just have grapevines everywhere, they can see the snow mountain from the backyard! Wish I can meet Aysajan's mom ion the video, curious to know how adorable the mom will be to have a kid like that

@kats_journey_east

4 күн бұрын

I kept my encounters with his family during this trip off of my main social media because people will go nuts in the comment section, lol. there is a clip of his mother and I on Patreon because only a few people will see it so I don't mind sharing it there LOL. I will put interacting with his family in the vlogs next year, we plan to go to Kashgar again in March or April. stay tuned 😂

@Jennifer-qs7xr

4 күн бұрын

​@@kats_journey_east 😍😍😍😍

My dear Katherine: I loved the tour. Thank A-- for sharing your home! I especially like the yellow tea kettle! What a conversation piece!

这才有家的感觉吧比住在公寓好多了

@wolsol

4 күн бұрын

That's true, but you still won't live in rural areas

@yanfang6609

4 күн бұрын

@@wolsol 我过了15年的院子生活，有些地方确有不便，但是院子的乐趣也是终生难忘的

Wow! Beautiful countryside and people. The house is really nice! Very relaxing place. Thank you Katherine for this awesome video and take care💕🪻⚘️🌷

Thank you for sharing lovely Katherine. Nice people in Xinjiang, i wish people there living in peace and happiness always

wash rugs is a challenge for sure. : ) pergola with grapes are nice!

Oh, my goodness! watching this video is a heart warming to start the day.. & the introduction of opening the gate with Aysajan, welcoming smile in this video gave it all. The place & everything was so amazing & beautiful. Make me dream that one day that the place I want to visit. to travel again around the world. Thank you, Katherine. Greeting from: Seattle, Washington of USA with LOVE. From here to Xinjiang, sending you at Blasting Firework to greet you a "Happy 4th of July!" ❤

Such a charming home. Yes, it has a very Mediterranean feel...wonderful video.

Wow a beautiful cozy home! Love from Singapore

The young man is cute and funny. I totally enjoying watching these videos, good job! 👍

屋子最大的亮点就是到处都有床

@rayli5396

4 күн бұрын

新疆人真會玩😅

@user-mm4bs8pi2e

4 күн бұрын

想睡那就睡哪！

They could even earn a bit of extra money by allowing any backpackers sleep in the rooms.

@alvinnnliu

4 күн бұрын

喀什bnb🤣

@Belumbang6960

2 күн бұрын

you dont get it. over there they dont take money from guests, visitors, even backpackers if they are invited for staying over in their house. it is their culture.

@pbworld7858

2 күн бұрын

@@Belumbang6960 Keep your knickers on. Did you get out of the wrong side of the bed today? Are you telling me there are no businesses and hotels there? Is it so wrong to earn honest money? Jesus Christ

In China culture, once the man invited a lady to their house and met the parents. It is confirmed.

@merrick6484

8 сағат бұрын

Don‘t be silly, if thats the case I would of married a hundred times.😂

Wonderful video. Thanks for the lovely travel logs! 💖

Love in the air.

What a nice home！much better than I thought.Thanks for this special video, it changed my perception in some way.

Katherine, I'm happy you two are dating, you get along so well ❤😊

@andrewfoo6270

4 күн бұрын

Childish behavior he.

@nanyanguo1

4 күн бұрын

are they dating?

@honky1d8

4 күн бұрын

are they?

@Jasmine-sw6mt

4 күн бұрын

​@@nanyanguo1 Yes he already announced it on his social media 😊

@jamesmoy1214

4 күн бұрын

@@andrewfoo6270 I don’t remember who wrote this but “a rose by any other name is still a rose! “

艾萨江有一种娇俏的感觉，哈哈，好好玩。。。

What a delight to wake up to Katherine! His family home is wonderful. So self sufficient. That's the way to go. Oh Katherine! I'm going back to when you two met in the videos . I think this young man is perfect. I am praying you two blossom together. Hope we get to meet his family. ❤till next video.

Your new found home

Thanks for sharing. It's so interesting to see the diversity of China.

Your in laws have a nice backyard

Amazing, what a lovely place

Love it, nice and simple!

陽離子 晚上好🌠🤗

@kats_journey_east

4 күн бұрын

晚上好🌛

@Yangliuyiyi

4 күн бұрын

每个视频都看到你俩的问候与回应。

Katherine, it would be nice to see you and your friends visiting your parent's house! I watched your video more than twice.

Really beautiful place

Wow! Awesome tour of his house. I think you should marry him now!

beautiful xinjiang ! love from indonesia !

That snack may have been left for a while. The just made one is very crispy.

I Love when you speak Chinese, it so suits you, thank you for all your wonderful Vloggs!

That was so cool 🤩 , thank you

Thank you so much for showing us around Xinjiang! It is a lovely place. It seems Arsajan is truly in love with you, Katherine! Love is in the air!

❤This house is quite modern with characteristically Uyghur decor and modern wallpaper. The yards are lovely. Look forward to seeing more vineyards in Kashgar. In traditional Uyghur homes you sit on colorful carpeted platforms that we would associate with beds so that living rooms would appear to be bedrooms. The doors and windows almost remind me of the Soviet Union (rather than traditional Uyghur).

Love it!!! So interesting!! Wonderful people! Wonderful life!

Katherine, His home is a mini chateau.❤

Wow 😮 so big and beautiful house Katherine ❤

Thank you so much ! My friends from Türkiye really like you vlogs about Xinjiang, your friends from Xinjiang and the Uyghur lives there ! xoxo

这个小伙不错，很热爱生活

Wow, a big house with land. Love the grape vines and the interior colors.

Lovely 新疆小伙，lovely video.

Who cares about minimalism when you have the space. Let the hoarding begin.

Why is everything so cute in the house? and the tractor?

Amazing Grapes !!! 😊

❤Hia culture is very different from us . I would be scared to have a stranger knocking my door to let him / her in . Even a friend come to visit I would like to know in advance. Respect privacy . I can’t live with 15 people and expect strangers walk in anytime . Its kind of overwhelming and too many unpredictable visitors. I can tell those snacks are not like regular chips we eat . As for the space for the house , its nice and decent . His yard and grapes looks beautiful . Katherine, I hope you had a great time visiting his home and his city ❤

Very colorful house

Love it.

Nice house! It reminds me of the house of the parents of my former Romanian boyfriend. Guests could be put up everywhere; couches were converted into beds. There was an orchard and also lots of vines that provided shade. Almost similar colorful decor too.

哈哈，不喜欢拉倒，太真实了❤

So vibrantly exotic and peaceful 💚The 葡萄架 and lovely gardens brought so much nostalgia for me. Every room's so colourful except for Aysajan's, maybe he does have some minimalist potential in him? I remember those "underwhelming" snacks from when I was little (we used to get those from the Muslim quarters together with 馕，烧卖，羊杂汤...), they were wonderfully tasty when the next best thing we had to eat back then was 馒头 😅. Personally I appreciate how they can make the flavourful dishes such as pilafs or kabobs stand out more. Anyways I'm glad Uyghur people still hold their traditional taste so close and dear to their hearts 🙂

Lovely, definitely has a Moroccan - Mediterranean feel about it : )

He is so cute.

very nice experience，and means China is so large.

Good video,

It’s so nice summer! There are always unforgettable things that happen in summer. Wish something happy will happen between you two😁

❤

Two thoughts. 1) Wow What a beeeeautiful home!!! 2) No interaction with random local guys. 🤣

@xixixi5119

Күн бұрын

Welcome to Xinjiang, you can chat with local people in person and learn more

Sometimes how your home welcome to stranger guest shows your inner state of security

nice

极简，好多床，真有趣，哈哈~ 一些中东国家沙发是没有的，直接坐地下

东风农机是国家补助机具哦。

❤❤

What a convenient coincidence. You knock on a random door and there's Aysajan!!

6:54 the snow mountain is stunning!

漂亮

His eyes have a definite sparkle for you. Can't tell if it's reciprocated or you're gently rebuffing him. From your home tour in rural Zhejiang, you mentioned some Middle Eastern connections (Iran and Lebanon)? You share a liking for rugs at least, haha. Thanks for sharing this charming content.

@kats_journey_east

4 күн бұрын

there is some art on my wall from Iran and Lebanon, all family heirlooms. my two big blue rugs are actually from Kashgar!

He is charmingly gorgeous :-)

@lucasrahardja9423

4 күн бұрын

what happened to the old boyfriend?

@lucasrahardja9423

4 күн бұрын

@@wynn3077 when did they breakup

Interesting to see the country lifestyle there. Looks like his family have quite a lot of land to support themselves or is the land shared? I grow lots of grapes like that over my decks for summer shade, grapes are an easy plant to grow if you have the right climate. In fact it is difficult to stop them growing and taking over everything 😂

@kats_journey_east

4 күн бұрын

it's shared with the neighbors, there is a row of houses along the field as can be seen in a couple of the B rolls. they also have part of the wheat field but it's not visible from that place we were standing

Can you do an episode on Xinjiang's food. Like go dine in a local eatery so we can have a better understanding of the culture and cuisine. I know you are not a food blogger, but food is such an integral part of culture

@kats_journey_east

3 күн бұрын

I'm already back in Zhejiang but during my next trip to Xinjiang, I hope to do some videos with Aysajan's mother teaching me how to make some food like hand-pulled noodles. it will be quite a while from now but... stay tuned 😂 we also might make a video about cooking XJ food in my kitchen in Zhejiang

住农村才叫生活，在钢铁城市只是生存

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