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Nanjing Working-Class Life: Delicious Food & Ancient Walls

Life in a Working-Class Chinese neighborhood (media LIES! - biggest pork steak is so delicious!)

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Life in a Working-Class Chinese neighborhood (media LIES! - biggest pork steak is so delicious!)
that Evan guy15 min

Life in a Working-Class Chinese neighborhood. This was filmed by that Evan guy. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

You were lied to about China! This is Real CHINA! I traveled to Nanjing and went inside a working class neighborhood to eat like the working class here and what I found was surprising! Besides the clean streets and delicious food, the prices were insane. I couldn't believe it! Compared to the USA, the price is almost free for such a big meal.

Later, i visited Nanjing's wall which has been here for a long time!

I later found some Chinese tea and just had a lot of fun in this clean and amazing city!

--- that Evan guy
December 5, 2025, Winter in China

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That Evan Guy explores a working-class neighborhood in Nanjing through its food, streets and local encounters. A large, tender pork steak costs 26 yuan, less than $4, and he sees elderly residents playing cards even in the rain. A local helps him find his destination, while the video contrasts daily life in China with cost-of-living pressures he associates with the United States and United Kingdom. Evan climbs the Nanjing City Wall, discusses its Ming Dynasty history and views the city from above before tasting Chinese tea that he finds creamy and refreshing.

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Life in a Working-Class Chinese neighborhood (media LIES! - biggest pork steak is so delicious!)

A neighborhood meal in Nanjing

That Evan Guy goes into a working-class neighborhood looking for a meal and finds a very large pork steak. He describes the meat as tender and juicy, bigger than his head, with the flavor of broth and aromatics such as green onions and peppers. The meal costs 26 yuan, less than $4, and leaves him feeling full. A stranger also walks with him to show him where he is trying to go, an interaction that shapes his view of how helpful local people can be.

Everyday life and the city wall

As Evan walks through the neighborhood, he sees older residents playing cards in the rain and reflects on how people spend time despite the weather. He compares the scene with financial pressures he associates with life in the US and UK and mentions property taxes as one difference. The video then follows his climb to the ancient Nanjing City Wall. He describes the climb as demanding and the view from the top as expansive, while discussing the wall’s history dating to the Ming Dynasty. He also notes that touching the old masonry creates a tangible connection with that history. At the end of the visit, he tries Chinese tea, including a creamy variety with a flavor he finds distinctive and refreshing compared with coffee. His route moves from the neighborhood meal to the wall and tea, presenting a personal look at food, local life and history in Nanjing. Evan is struck by the scale of the pork serving and its texture, which falls apart with a light touch. He describes the broth and aromatics as part of the flavor and says the meal gives him energy. As he climbs the wall, he discusses the dynastic shifts associated with its history and the effort needed to reach the top. He also notes that older residents are enjoying themselves despite the rain, prompting his comparison with the financial pressures he sees in the US and UK. His final tea stop is presented as a distinct local experience rather than a coffee substitute, with the creamy tea leaving a strong impression.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What was the pork steak like?
A: It was a very large, tender piece of meat, bigger than Evan’s head. He says it absorbed the broth and aromatics and found it juicy and filling.
Q: How much did the pork steak meal cost?
A: The meal cost 26 yuan, which Evan describes as less than $4. He was surprised by the size of the serving at that price.
Q: What did Evan notice about daily life in Nanjing?
A: He saw older residents playing cards in the rain and a local person walked with him to show him where he needed to go. He reflects on the contrast with cost pressures in the US and UK.
Q: What is the Nanjing City Wall like to visit?
A: Evan climbs the ancient wall, discusses its Ming Dynasty history and enjoys the view from the top, though he notes that reaching it takes effort.
Q: How did he describe the Chinese tea?
A: He found the tea creamy and refreshing, with a distinctive flavor that he preferred to coffee during the visit.

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Nanjing Working-Class Life: Delicious Food & Ancient Walls

You were lied to about China! This is Real CHINA! I traveled to Nanjing and went inside a working class neighborhood to eat like the working class here and what I found was surprising! Besides the clean streets and delicious food, the prices were insane. I couldn't believe it! Compared to the USA,...

Nanjing China: Working-Class Food, Ancient Wall & Local Life

Join Evan on an eye-opening journey through Nanjing, China, shattering media myths! Discover a vibrant working-class neighborhood where delicious, incredibly affordable food awaits. Marvel at the city's ancient walls and savor authentic Chinese tea. This isn't just a trip; it's a delicious dive into the real, surprising, and budget-friendly China!

Attractions in this video: Nanjing Wall, Ming Dynasty Wall