2025 Guizhou's Fanjingshan: Hiking & Matcha Discovery - Blondie in China - China Travel Guide

2025 Guizhou's Fanjingshan: Hiking & Matcha Discovery - Blondie in China - China Travel Guide

More about the current video:(Published on 2025-07-09)

This small Chinese town is exporting matcha to JAPAN??

This video follows Blondie In China's journey through Guizhou province, starting with a hike up the magnificent Fanjingshan mountain. The journey begins in Tongren, a city serving as a gateway to the mountain. Before embarking on her hike, Blondie enjoys a delicious Guizhou breakfast, sampling local delicacies like Bing Jiang (pureed fruit with sticky rice), Dan Dan Fen (rolled noodles), and a unique potato pancake. She highlights the region's distinctive cuisine, influenced by the mountainous terrain and lack of natural salt deposits, leading to a reliance on pickling and vinegar for preservation.

The ascent of Fanjingshan is depicted as challenging, with unexpected weather conditions and a steep climb. Blondie shares the experience of taking a cable car and encountering wild monkeys along the way. The hike is punctuated by moments of both difficulty and awe-inspiring views, especially as the weather clears towards the summit. The journey includes a humorous interaction with fellow hikers from Mexico, adding a personal touch to the narrative. The summit offers breathtaking panoramic views, though initially obscured by clouds and rain.

The unexpected highlight of Blondie's trip is the discovery of a significant matcha industry in the region. She explores a local guesthouse with matcha displays and even a matcha preparation class, learning about the unique growing conditions and historical significance of matcha in China. A visit to a large matcha factory reveals the scale of the industry and its global reach, including exports to Japan. Blondie concludes her adventure with a sampling of local rice tofu, a dish she finds both interesting and delicious. The video showcases not only the natural beauty of Guizhou but also its unique culinary and cultural aspects, leaving the viewer with a sense of wonder and appreciation for the unexpected discoveries along the way.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What was the most surprising thing I found on my trip?: A: Definitely the huge matcha industry in this region of China! I had no idea it was so big, even exporting to Japan!

Q: What was the hardest part of the Fanjingshan hike?: A: The weather! It poured rain for a good part of the climb, and my raincoat wasn't even waterproof. But the views at the end made it worth it!

Q: What's the best way to describe the food in Guizhou?: A: It's amazing! So much variety, with a focus on sour and spicy flavors. The potatoes are especially good, and I loved trying the local rice tofu.