Unseen China | Hidden Places In China You Won’t Believe Actually Exist | 4K Travel Documentary

Not every destination appears on the map , but even when you get there, you'll still have to ask , "Do they really exist? A mountain peak [music] completely separated from the world below . Glimpses through rows of carved stone reveal Buddha statues standing hundreds of feet tall . [music] And an ancient town still keeps [music] its peaceful way of life as if time had forgotten it . [music] [music] This is another China where every place holds stories of culture, history, and faith . The journey today will take you to the most unbelievable places in China , where every rock and every tree reveals secrets that have lasted for thousands of years . In Fenguang ancient town, it feels like time stopped thousands of years ago . The Tuo Jang River flows with calm blue water almost perfectly still . Along the riverbank, wooden houses stand one after another by the water's edge . Some thin wooden pillars support an entire house . Ancient stone bridges cross the river . Below, wooden boats slowly drift with the current . As nightfalls, the hidden beauty of the ancient town finally reveals itself . Thousands of lanterns glow in [music] a dreamy light . Their red and yellow reflections shimmer across the river . Fang Huang has been home to the Mao and Tujia people for centuries . So far, their traditional rituals are still preserved . Less than 2,000 ft from Xiamen, Gulangu Island appears like a world apart . The island is surrounded by clear blue water and long stretches of white sand . Hidden inside is an incredibly peaceful way of life . There are almost no vehicles on the island . To explore it, you can only walk along the stone paved streets In the late 19th century, many European merchants and diplomats settled here . The houses on Gulangu are a unique blend of European architecture and traditional Fujian style homes . [music] [music] The old villas still stand quietly . [music] Amidst the stillness, there rose the melodious notes of the piano . Gulangu was once home to thousands of pianos