Ugochin is a foreign student studying in China. She took part in the show A Foreign Apprentice Comes to the Mountains in Yunhe, Zhejiang Province, to know more about Chinese country life. She fully experienced it in the show.

In front of the camera, she worked together with local villagers to dig potatoes, make tofu, catch fish and cook tasty meals. Away from the camera, she was interested in this peaceful country life. Such a life was shaped more by land, weather and old customs rather than busy work.

“China’s rural revitalization (乡村振兴) is really amazing.” Ugochin said. In Yunhe, she met local young villagers who had made a big difference. Instead of selling farm produce (农产品) in the old way, they packed it differently to make it look cooler. They also used livestreaming to reach customers across the country. By trying these new methods, they brought fresh energy to their hometown.

Apart from new looks in the countryside, Yunhe’s respect for traditions also impressed (留下印象) Ugochin. “This experience tells me that while we push forward rural revitalization, we should also protect old buildings, carry forward history and keep traditional skills alive.” she shared.

When the filming ended, Ugochin was not ready to leave the experience behind. She planned to go back to Yunhe and spend more time enjoying the priceless giving of the countryside. She said from the bottom of her heart, “Clear water and green mountains are as valuable as mountains of gold and silver.    ▲   ”