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Blondie In China heads outside Chongqing’s busy city center to Fuling, a town that hides dramatic history and bold flavors just a scenic train ride away. The day starts with a classic Lü Pi Che journey, a slow, old-school sleeper train that frames the adventure from the outset. In Fuling, the mission is food first and discovery second, guided by locals who steer Blondie to the famed Dou Hua Fan scene. The star of the meal is tofu pudding drenched in a spicy, smoky sauce with Zha Cai pickles, peanuts, and a rice pairing that makes every bite explode with umami. New friendships form at the tables as locals teach how to roll tofu in sauce and soak up the flavors, turning a simple street stall into a lively communal experience. The Dou Hua Fan is only the beginning; a quick coffee-with-pickle experiment pushes the boundaries of local snacks and sets a playful tone for the day. From there, Blondie descends into an underwater museum carved into the Yangtze’s memory, where a thousand-year-old


















