The Xinjiang THEY Don't Want YOU to see...
Summary
TLDRIn this exciting video, the host embarks on a journey to Xinjiang, China, for the first time, participating in a Guinness World Record attempt with MG cars. They explore the region's beauty, from the luxurious Conrad Urumqi hotel to the bustling streets of Turpan at midnight. The adventure includes driving the new MG7 across Xinjiang and potentially into Tibet, aiming to break an altitude crossing record. Along the way, the host experiences local culture, cuisine, and the warmth of Xinjiang's people, contrasting the often one-sided media portrayals.
Takeaways
- 🎥 The video is a travel vlog showcasing the creator's first visit to Xinjiang, China.
- 🏆 The creator participates in a Guinness World Record attempt with MG cars, aiming to break the altitude crossing record.
- 🏨 Upon arrival, the creator stays at a luxurious hotel in Urumqi, highlighting the contrast to how Western media often portrays the region.
- 📸 The video captures various aspects of Xinjiang's urban life, including shopping centers, restaurants, and street scenes, which are often overlooked in Western media.
- 🚗 The creator test drives the new MG7, praising its design, performance, and affordability.
- ❄️ The record attempt involves driving from the lowest point in China at Aideng Lake to high altitudes in Tibet.
- 🌄 The journey includes scenic drives through mountainous regions and off-road conditions, showcasing the car's capabilities.
- 🍖 A midnight visit to a local restaurant in Turpan leads to an impromptu social experience, reflecting the hospitality of the locals.
- 🎤 An unexpected invitation to a KTV session adds a layer of cultural exchange and fun to the trip.
- 🏙 The video provides a glimpse into the economic development and modern infrastructure of Xinjiang's cities, such as Korla.
Q & A
What is the main event the video is focusing on in Xinjiang?
-The main event the video is focusing on is participating in a Guinness World Record attempt alongside MG cars, driving across Xinjiang and into Tibet to break the current altitude crossing record.
Where is the starting point of the Guinness World Record attempt?
-The starting point of the Guinness World Record attempt is at Ayding Lake, which is at an altitude of minus 153 meters.
What is the final peak altitude the MG cars aim to reach to break the record?
-The MG cars aim to reach a final peak altitude of around 5,800 meters to break the current altitude crossing record of around 5,000 meters.
What is the name of the car model that the video creator will be driving during the journey?
-The video creator will be driving the new MG7 during the journey.
What is the estimated price range for the MG7 car mentioned in the video?
-The estimated price tag for the MG7 car is less than 200,000 RMB.
What is the color of the MG7 car that the video creator is driving?
-The color of the MG7 car that the video creator is driving is jade green.
What is the significance of the Uyghur script that the video creator noticed in Xinjiang?
-The Uyghur script is significant as it represents the local culture and language of the Uyghur people in Xinjiang, which the video creator finds noteworthy and mentions as part of the local experience.
What is the temperature like during the video creator's nighttime exploration in Urumqi?
-During the video creator's nighttime exploration in Urumqi, the temperature is minus 5 degrees Celsius.
What is the reaction of the video creator when he sees a Gucci store in Xinjiang?
-The video creator expresses surprise and comments that Western media, such as BBC, does not show such aspects of Xinjiang, highlighting the contrast between his experience and the portrayals he has seen in the media.
What is the video creator's impression of the streets of Turpan at midnight?
-The video creator finds the streets of Turpan at midnight to be lively and inviting, with restaurants and shops open, which contrasts with his expectations and experiences in other countries.
What unexpected activity does the video creator participate in after dining in Turpan?
-After dining in Turpan, the video creator is invited to a KTV session by locals, which he finds to be an interesting and unexpected part of his evening.
Outlines
🌟 Adventure in Xinjiang with a Guinness World Record Attempt
The narrator expresses excitement for their first visit to Xinjiang and participation in a Guinness World Record attempt with MG cars. They provide a sneak peek into the record attempt, which involves driving across Xinjiang and into Tibet to reach an altitude of 5,800 meters, surpassing the current record. The narrator also comments on the beauty of Urumqi and the contrast between their experiences and how Western media, like BBC, portrays the region. They highlight the presence of global brands like Gucci and KFC, which are not typically shown in Western media reports about Xinjiang. The video ends with the narrator looking forward to the next day's activities, including a first look at the new MG7 car.
🚗 Exploring Turpan and Nightlife in Xinjiang
The narrator describes their experience driving the MG7, praising its elegant design and powerful performance. They mention the car's affordability, with a price tag under 200,000 RMB, and discuss its high-quality interior and Bose sound system. The video captures a day in Turpan, where the narrator explores local eateries and nightlife, including an unexpected invitation to a KTV session. They reflect on the hospitality and warmth of the locals and the vibrant atmosphere of Turpan at midnight.
🏔 Journey Across Xinjiang and Cultural Encounters
The video continues with the narrator joining the MG team on their journey across Xinjiang. They discuss the history of the MG brand, its origins as a race car, and its evolution into a modern, Chinese-made vehicle that carries the brand's elegance and prestige. The narrator also shares their experience on a frozen lake, where they had to be cautious due to the melting ice. The day concludes with their arrival in Korla, the second-largest city in Xinjiang, and a check-in at a luxurious hotel with a jade-themed lobby, valued at 1.6 billion RMB.
🌄 Final Day in Xinjiang: Korla City and the Peacock River
The final paragraph captures the narrator's last day in Xinjiang, where they admire the Peacock River flowing through Korla city and the presence of swans. They reflect on the grandeur of their hotel, which is adorned with a massive piece of jade in the lobby. The video ends with the narrator looking forward to the continuation of their journey on the third day, leaving the viewer with a sense of anticipation for what's to come.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Xinjiang
💡Guinness World Record
💡MG Cars
💡Uyghur
💡BBC
💡Turpan
💡Altitude
💡KTV
💡Elegance and Prestige
💡Frozen Lake
Highlights
Excitement for visiting Xinjiang and participating in a Guinness World Record attempt with MG cars.
First-time sighting of Uighur script in Xinjiang.
Arrival at the luxurious Conrad Urumqi hotel, contrasting with Western media's portrayal.
Observation of Western brands like Gucci and KFC in Xinjiang, not typically shown in Western media.
Midnight exploration of Urumqi, highlighting the area's safety and vibrancy.
Introduction to the Guinness World Record attempt with MG cars, crossing high altitudes in Xinjiang and Tibet.
Description of the new MG7 car, its elegant design, and affordable price.
Driving experience of the MG7, blending sportiness and elegance.
Visit to Ayding Lake, the second lowest point on Earth, and the record verification process.
Cultural immersion in Turpan, including a late-night meal and social interaction.
Experience of local hospitality and an invitation to a KTV outing in Turpan.
Continuation of the journey across Xinjiang with the MG team.
Reflection on the MG brand's history, its evolution, and its current representation in China.
Arrival in Korla, the second-largest city in Xinjiang, and the beauty of the Peacock River.
Luxurious accommodation and the anticipation of the next day's journey.
Transcripts
welcome to xinjiang
[Music]
Le
hello and welcome back to another video
today I am very excited because not only
am I going to xinjiang for the first
time but I will be taking part in a
Guinness World Record
alongside with MG cars so I'm gonna fill
you in on more details later but let's
stop messing about and let's get on the
flight let's go to xinjiang
[Music]
bye-bye
bye-bye thank you oh
it's minus five oh wow look you can see
the uyghur scripture there that's my
first time seeing it here in xinjiang I
guess that means drinking water
we have just arrived at the hotel now
we're in the Conrad urum Chi and I must
tell you this is just beautiful this is
a beautiful
hotel look at this
BBC when they saw xinjiang I'm not going
to show you this and I bet they stayed
here as well those BBC journalists in
Western media they probably stayed here
but they don't show you this do they
look at this
this is beautiful
right although
is and it's past midnight already been
traveling the whole day
I'm gonna take a quick look around man
is
-5 degrees
I'm out on the streets of urumchi at
night what the hell Gucci
you're not gonna they're not gonna show
your Gucci store on Western media BBC
are not showing you Gucci xinjiang
oh look at this xinjiang bus stop
eager scripture there alongside the
Mandarin Chinese look it up there
KFC
KFC and xinjiang oh look that's KFC in
weaker scripture
it is now
12 40 at night we're just heading down a
little Underground
passageway
I mean look at this
if this was the UK it would be a right
State there'd be like homeless person
tense
camping around same in America
look at this this is xinjiang
hey BBC why you don't show this why not
put this in your little news article so
back to the warmth of the room
ah got a busy day filming with mg
tomorrow
and uh in the morning we're gonna get
our first glimpse of the new mg7 I can't
wait to have a look see you tomorrow
good morning we have arrived at
hiding who hiding Lake now let me just
explain
the uh Guinness world record attempt
that will be taking part in uh with mg
so what's happening is we're Stein here
at eidene Lake which has an altitude of
minus
153 meters
we will then be driving the cars across
xinjiang
and also into Tibet where they will
reach the final peak of 5 000 around 5
800 meters which will break the current
altitude Crossing record of around 5000
meters so they will break the record I
will be joining them for the journey
across xinjiang
and then I will see them off into Tibet
I can't uh I won't be joining them on
that Journey unfortunately
but I'll see them off and wish them well
in the new mg7 car this is the beauty
that I'll be driving on our journey 0 to
106.5 seconds jade green color it really
is a nice looking car the back of it
kind of reminds me of a uh Porsche
Panamera a little bit and you're not
gonna believe this but this car's price
tag will be less than 200
000 RMB which I mean it's it's an
absolute bargain for this kind of
Elegance and power that you get from
this car you know I would have thought
it would be something like eBay one for
this the final price is not revealed yet
so stick around for that it has real
nice interior design very high standard
and also the sound system designed by
Bose and I thought it was going to be
freezing cold I mean it was it was -5
yesterday but now it must be about 20
degrees
I know I'm going into uh into the toilet
to take a tinkle
and this will be my lowest
peepee that I've ever had this is the
this is the lowest point in my life
this is a minus and a minus 153 altitude
toilet
so you can see there on the ground is
the machine that mg is using to verify
their record and it actually calls
Guinness and to contact them live on the
phone and they will verify the altitude
so they can verify the Guinness World
Record and uh
you're not gonna believe this but the
lake is uh it's actually
it's Frozen
um I don't know what's going on with the
weather
here in xinjiang it's about 20 degrees
but the lake is Frozen
um time for a rock test
[Music]
solid
[Music]
it's really quite a nice car to drive
it's kind of a mix between sportiness
and power especially when you turn on
the X mode but then you've also got that
kind of prestigious elegant sector as
well it's a very smooth drive and it
really does well on these kind of
mountain roads and off-road conditions
I just pulled up on the side of the road
now
it seems we're uh we're heading deep
into the mountains
[Music]
just checked into my hotel we're in
turpan
and we're gonna see what the streets of
turpan have to offer
at midnight it is now midnight
a restaurant
[Music]
what is going on
[Music]
I wonder if they're open are they open
should we go in
should we go in yeah
peace
Barbershop
this is a Winker convenience store
some
and stole them hello
hello hello hello
this is a restaurant this one looks open
should we try this restaurant
[Applause]
a little girl hopping on the stairs
there
are
women
yo how about
Ingo
oh I think I'm having I think I'm having
this one
wow you can see the uh
Chef there all right I'll uh get back to
my seat I don't want to intrude too much
in the kitchen
yeah
hello
uh Jason Jason Jason
welcome to China for fun oh yeah
these guys just invited me to the table
I never thought I'd be in turpan
at
12 30 at night just enjoying some uh
Lamb's feet
for three weeks
right just got my dish here got a ninja
let's try it
just came to try and pay the bill it
won't let won't let me pay it won't let
me pay and now and now they've said that
we're going to uh KTV KTV yes
[Music]
all right what time is it it is one
o'clock
I have
made it out alive
and that was very interesting he was
telling me that here in turpan the out
of every 100 people 80 of them is uh
we go I have gotta get back now because
I'm getting up at like seven tomorrow
good morning it is now day two and you
can see all the uh mg team uh just
setting up all the equipment all the
cars just making sure everything's ready
are about to continue our journey across
xinjiang
let's go
[Music]
we just stopped off our restaurant on
the side of the road
[Music]
wedding going
[Music]
[Applause]
on
[Applause]
[Music]
[Applause]
Remember When I was just a young boy
car the MGB
driving around in England also the queen
of England she also had an mg as well
and it was quite popular with people
really
feel the kind of
elegance and Prestige that came with the
mg brand but actually it started off in
24 as a uh a race a race car and it
broke many of uh many speeds uh Records
uh racing records at that time and but
now obviously like in modern day and
Dance Now fully developed and made
in China and so China is carrying the
the
brand and carrying that that Elegance
Prestige into a prosperous future right
now we have come to
sports sports
on the frozen lake
so we have to tread we have to tread
very
carefully and what what whatever happens
we must not must not jump
or we make or we may go through to make
us through the ice
and uh a few of the a few of the crew
can't swim
so I may have to dive in and save them
up
too far oh okay
oh the ice is melting they just they're
just telling me don't go
this way because it's melting
and I may go under
um
wow we have just arrived in Corolla City
the second largest city in xinjiang
checked into the hotel after a long day
of filming
and here is the
peacock
peacock river that runs through the city
and uh
there's some swans over there
this hotel I'm staying in we've got a
massive piece Jaden and Lobby right
a little sign there says it's worth
1.6 billion RMB
which is around 230 million US dollars
back to the room now the journey
continues tomorrow on day number three
[Music]
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