Homie Hunt Ep.1: Ben's adventures on Shanghai street in search of American friends

by Gu Xiaoying, Yu Wenhao, Zhou Weiran

September 27, 2024

[City News]

Yuyuan Garden

Ever dreamt of stumbling upon a familiar face while exploring a foreign city? In our new series, Homie Hunt, we will make that happen! Join Ben from Los Angeles as he navigates the bustling streets of Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, seeking out unexpected encounters with fellow Americans.

Caption: Shot by Yu Wenhao, Zhou Weiran, Gu Xiaoying, Chen Cheng, Chen Shasha, Zhang Jing, Xu Yue. Edited by Zhou Weiran. Reported by Zhou Weiran. Subtitles by Zhou Weiran.

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