No Central Heating? How a Working Family Survives Winter in Central China
Why do people in southern China wear jackets indoors—even at home?
In this video, I take you through real winter days in Changsha: how we heat our homes, why ventilation matters more than insulation, and how we stay clean, dry, and connected in a damp, bone-chilling cold.
♡ What's in this video:
0:00 Why Jackets Indoors? (My Changsha Winter)
1:32 Homes Built to Breathe—Not to Seal
3:17 No Central Heating? Here’s How We Stay Warm
4:55 Daily Routines That Keep Us Healthy
6:32 Heart Warmth Matters More Than Body Warmth
7:10 Hot Streets: Stinky Tofu & Icecream
8:14 What Surprised You? (Let’s Talk!)
If you’ve ever wondered:
• Why southern China has no central heating?
• How people shower or sleep in unheated apartments?
• What “heart warmth” means in a cold, humid winter?
…this video is for you.
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