A Chinese travel vlogger’s adrenaline-pumping account of surviving a devastating magnitude-7.9 earthquake in Myanmar has gone viral, offering a raw glimpse into the chaos and resilience following one of Southeast Asia’s deadliest disasters this year.
‘The Ground Felt Like a Trampoline’
Mang Shi, who was filming near Mandalay’s iconic U Bein Bridge when tremors struck, described feeling the earth shake violently on March 28. 🌍 ‘It was like standing on a trampoline mid-bounce—except there was no way off,’ he told CGTN. Foreign tourists scrambled to relocate to rural areas as buildings crumbled around them.
Race to Safety
After enduring hours of uncertainty, Mang boarded a 17-hour bus evacuation to Yangon the next day. Along the route, he witnessed collapsed homes and roads cracked open—a stark reminder of nature’s fury. 💔 ‘You see these scenes in movies, but living it? It changes you,’ he shared.
Why This Matters
With over 2,800 lives lost and rescue efforts ongoing, Mang’s story highlights the human cost of disasters—and the global community’s role in supporting recovery. 📉 As climate risks rise, understanding real-world impacts through firsthand accounts could redefine how young travelers engage with crisis zones.
