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Emily China Travel visits a village in Wuhu, Anhui, to see everyday rural life. She tries qing jiao gan zi noodles, then visits a family-run rapeseed oil business that also makes sticky rice dumplings. The family rubs the rice by hand and steams the dumplings in a wooden steamer maintained with tung oil each year. Emily then visits Fenchang Kiln, not discovered until 1955 despite its long history, and Dongdao Village, where she sees Hui-style architecture, a reservoir and an old tractor. An evening walk shows the quieter pace of village life.
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The trip and its setting
This video follows Emily China Travel as she explores the engaging world of a traditional Chinese village located in Wuhu City, Anhui Province. The journey begins with a delightful culinary experience, savoring a bowl of qing jiao gan zi noodles, a local dish residents have enjoyed for over 20 years. The bowl includes green and red peppers, dried tofu, sauce and peanuts, though some of what Emily thought were peanuts turn out to be soybeans. Emily's adventure takes an intriguing turn as she visits a family-run rapeseed oil factory that also produces traditional sticky rice dumplings. This isn't just any factory; it's a home-based operation, showcasing the unique blend of family life and business in rural China. The process of making these dumplings is a fascinating display of age-old techniques, from hand-rubbing the rice to steaming them in a traditional wooden steamer. The family says the wood is maintained with tung oil each year, a contrast to modern, mechanized methods. The dedication and care poured into each dumpling are palpable, highlighting the passion and tradition behind this culinary art.
Places, food, and local encounters
Beyond the culinary delights, Emily's exploration unveils the serene beauty of the Chinese countryside. She visits Fenchang Kiln, a historical site with over a thousand years of history that was not discovered until 1955. The journey also takes her to Dongdao Village, where she encounters a unique Hui-style building a reservoir and an old tractor, adding further details to her visit. Throughout her journey, Emily interacts with locals, learning about their lives and traditions, creating an intimate and authentic portrayal of rural China. The video concludes with Emily reflecting on the stark contrast between the busy city life and the slower, more traditional pace of life in the village, providing a poignant commentary on China's evolving landscape. Emily's journey is an example of the beauty and cultural richness found in the heart of rural China, offering a unique and memorable travel experience.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What kind of noodles did you eat?
- A: Emily orders qing jiao gan zi noodles with green pepper, red pepper, dried tofu and sauce. She thinks the dish includes peanuts, then realizes that some of the pieces are soybeans.
- Q: What was special about the sticky rice dumplings?
- A: The family makes them in a traditional wooden steamer rather than the stainless-steel kind used elsewhere. They maintain the wood with tung oil each year.
- Q: What was the most surprising thing you saw in the village?
- A: Emily’s surprise was an old tractor. She notes that tractors like it are not used much anymore.
- Q: What did you think of the Fenchang Kiln?
- A: Emily found the kiln interesting. It has more than a thousand years of history, although the site was not discovered until 1955.
