· Fel Thommy
Alone in China at 5am as a Blackman... it hits different!
Fel Thommy goes out before sunrise, meets vendors and workers, visits a market before 7 AM and returns to a baozi stall for breakfast.
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34 min2026-05Alone in China at 5am as a Blackman... it hits different!Exploring China's Empty Streets at 5am Before SunriseWatch for the sanitation crews at 5 AM. They are the unsung heroes keeping Chinese cities impeccably clean, using a mix of street sweepers and re-filling statioSeek out local baozi stalls in the early morning. The vendors start incredibly early and appreciate polite conversation. Try a fresh basket of pork buns.Spring, Shanghai
27 min2026-04Life is changing for Black people in China?! Back in ChinaLife for Black People in China Is Changing Again Back in theAt a local market, ask people who know the stalls where to find lower prices and good-quality produce. Fel meets Felix, who introduces him to markets for affordStay open to introductions while visiting local markets and shops. Fel meets someone willing to guide him toward cheaper options and other vendors, and the encoSpring, Shanghai
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