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Visually impaired blogger Xiao Jiang
Posted a video of flying alone
Recorded from a first-person perspective
She flew from Wuxi to Guangzhou
The whole process of traveling by air
Attracting widespread attention from netizens
Xiao Jiang is a post-00 generation and lives in Yixing, Jiangsu Province. In 2023, she became blind due to complications caused by systemic vasculitis.
"I used to travel mainly short distances. I have never taken a plane or been to Guangzhou. This time I just want to experience it." Xiao Jiang said that this was her first time flying after losing her sight for three years, and she wanted to see if she could go further by traveling alone.
So, she set out from Wuxi Shuofang Airport and traveled nearly 1,500 kilometers to Guangzhou, using a hanging camera to record the experience from a first-person perspective.
"I was quite nervous before flying. My family also helped me check some information to see if blind people can travel by plane alone." Xiaojiang made an appointment in advance for the airline's key passenger services, and the staff provided attentive assistance throughout the process. She felt that this attempt was warm and smooth. She hopes that the personal experience recorded in the video will encourage more visually impaired friends to bravely step out of the house.
Xiao Jiang said that from the moment she entered the airport terminal, there was a dedicated person to guide and hand over her. From check-in, security check, waiting to boarding, different staff took the initiative to help every step of the way.
In the 15-minute video, Xiao Jiang said thank you no less than 15 times.
"My seat is in the second-to-last row by the window, and a staff member took me to board the plane in advance." The restroom was very close to Xiao Jiang's seat, and the flight attendant's seat was diagonally behind her. "The flight attendants kept saying that if you need anything, you can contact them at any time, which made me feel very warm."
After landing in Guangzhou, ground staff picked her up and chatted with her all the way, making the long journey much easier.
It was the first time he tried a new means of transportation. Xiao Jiang said that he also had a lot of courage and determination. In fact, not only was the flight there smooth, but the flight back was equally "silky".
Her trip to Guangzhou lasted only three days, but she gained far more than scenery and delicious food—it gained trust, courage, and a new way of understanding the world. "This trip was overall quite good. I had many different experiences and met many people who helped me."
Xiao Jiang hopes that people who have seen this experience, especially the visually impaired, will not be afraid to go out: "We must be braver. Only by taking the step out of the house can we truly integrate into society."
In the future, she also wants to visit more cities and leave her mark. "Every city has its own culture and characteristics. Although I can't see it, I can still feel the warmth and human touch of the city. As long as you are willing to go out, the world will be warmer than you imagine." Xiao Jiang said.
