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26 min2026-02A Grandma’s feast in China’s coldest village (population: 300)Beihongcun in China’s Coldest Village: Daily Life in ExtremePlan your trip in winter to Mohe-Beihongcun and expect extreme cold; bring layered thermal wear and windproof gear.When dining in Beihongcun, embrace local farming rhythms: expect simple, intensely flavored dishes cooked in shared stoves.Winter, Mohe / Heilongjiang
19 min2026-02Eating like a local on a Chinese SLEEPER TRAIN!Eat Like a Local on a Chinese Sleeper Train: Practical TipsInstant noodles, marinated eggs and seeds can make convenient snacks during a long rail journey. The source describes these as a familiar mix of food for travelA self-heating hot pot kit can provide a hot meal when there is no dining car. Preparation is straightforward, and sharing it around the cabin table makes the mWinter, HarbinMohe / Heilongjiang![I ate 12 BREAKFASTS in Wuhan - China’s Breakfast Capital](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/92mSBlpBEJo/sddefault.webp "Wuhan Breakfast Traversal: 12 Carb Packed Mornings in China\")
26 min2026-01I ate 12 BREAKFASTS in Wuhan - China’s Breakfast CapitalWuhan Breakfast Traversal: 12 Carb Packed Mornings in China\Market morning for local produce and breakfast bites to mix and match with emphasis on non-touristy stalls.Slurping xian yu hu tang fen is part of the experience; embrace peppery profiles and balance with youtiao.Winter, Wuhan / Hubei
18 min2026-01My parents can't BELIEVE this is Chinese food!Yunnan Cuisine Adventure at a Sydney Restaurant with BlondieAsk followers for a diverse wishlist of Sydney Chinese spots to mix authenticity with variety in taste and texture.Order iconic regional dishes like Crossing the Bridge noodles to experience multi-ingredient cooking at the table.Winter, KunmingDaliShangriLa / Yunnan
19 min2025-11Food adventure in Chongqing’s district with a SECRET!Fuling, Chongqing: Secret Facilities, Underwater Museums & FoodAsk locals for the best Dou Hua Fan stalls; go with the crowd to find authentic sauce blends and try adding extra chili and Zha Cai to your tofu puddingAllocate time for the underground tunnel system; plan a full day including the 60,000-worker project and scale highlights like the height and multiple tunnel leAutumn, Chongqing
25 min2025-11The side of Chongqing food NOBODY talks about….Chongqing's Hidden Culinary Gems: Street Food & Local EatsBegin with a breakfast of Wan Za Mian to experience Chongqing’s iconic yet non-spicy flavor base; stir quickly to balance chili oil and noodles.Learn the art of mixing Chongqing Xiao Mian well; ensure the chili oil, spices, and noodles stay balanced for the signature texture.Autumn, Chongqing
26 min2025-11It’s official: this is my FAVOURITE DISH OF THE YEAR!China's Favorite Dish: A Culinary Journey Through ChengduWitness the magical Rime Frost along the Songhua River in Jilin City, a unique natural phenomenon that occurs when the river's warm water meets icy air, creatinTry Jilin's iconic breakfast, Jianfen, a hearty soup with fried starch jelly, and Jitang Tofu Chuan, savory tofu skewers with a variety of sauces. These dishes Autumn, Chengdu / Sichuan
26 min2025-09We found China’s SALTIEST city… and the food blew our mindsChaozhou: China's Saltiest City Foodie AdventureExplore streets with numerous Chongfen stores to find the best local variations, as culinary styles can differ significantly even within a few kilometers.When eating Chongfen, don't be afraid to use a spoon, especially with thick sauces, as it's often the most practical way to enjoy every bit.Autumn, Chaozhou / Guangdong
26 min2025-09My Aussie parents react to CHINA'S BEST LAMB?! This was insane...Inner Mongolia Food Adventure: Roast Lamb, Horse Riding & Throat SingingIn Chinese, 'jeans' translates to 'new,' meaning 'cowboy pants.' Embrace your inner cowboy when horse riding.Don't waste any part of the lamb. Feet are cooked separately on coals, and other parts are used for stir-fries.Autumn, Xilingol / Inner Mongolia
17 min2025-09I took my parents to remote China... the food surprised us ALL!Inner Mongolia Food Adventure: Xilingol Grasslands' Surprising Meat DishesMattresses in rural China are often very hard. Locals say a firm bed is good for your spine, but pack a topper if you need something softer.If you're lactose intolerant, bring pills before you go to Inner Mongolia. Dairy is everywhere here, from milk tea to cheese and butter.Autumn, Xilingol / Inner Mongolia
19 min2025-08My parents fell in love with Malatang…. in Inner Mongolia??Inner Mongolia Food Adventure: Hohhot Malatang DiscoveryAt this Hohhot malatang restaurant, you choose your ingredients, hand the bowl over to be weighed, and once everything is cooked you add chili sauce and sesame The vlogger says the sesame sauce here is added generously but is runnier than the thick Dongbei version, so the bowl turns out soupy rather than pasty. She likSummer, Hohhot / Inner Mongolia
29 min2025-08BBQ so famous it could ruin me in China...Jinzhou BBQ: A Culinary Adventure in LiaoningIn Australia, large oysters are believed to taste less good, but this may not be true in China. Consider trying smaller oysters for a better experience.Don't eat raw prawns in China to avoid diarrhea. Always follow local recommendations for food safety.Summer, Jinzhou / Liaoning
21 min2025-08China's most INFAMOUS hotpot: my ULTIMATE challengeGoat Stomach Hotpot Challenge in ChinaGuizhou, particularly Guyang, offers a local hotpot style with flavorful bases. Diners may add hot water to reuse the broth for another course. Chongqing may beAfter finishing a clay-pot chicken meal in Guizhou, ask whether hot water can be added to the pot for a second course using the remaining broth.Summer, GuyangYongjangChongqing / Guizhou
29 min2025-07They were scared of this dish… until they tried it | UNFILTERED China vlog!Fenghuang Ancient Village: China's Scenic SpotPack efficiently with a water bottle, fan, portable charger and sunscreen. Blondie uses packing habits developed over twelve years of travel and recommends chooUse ride-sharing apps to compare transportation costs and negotiate taxi fares when appropriate. Blondie also suggests asking drivers to adjust pickup locationsSummer, Fenghuang / Hunan
23 min2025-07This small Chinese town is exporting matcha to JAPAN??Guizhou's Fanjingshan: Hiking & Matcha DiscoveryGuizhou potatoes are slightly glutinous and especially good, and the region serves them in several forms. Blondie tries danbal yangyu, mashed potato wrapped in Guizhou's hilly terrain and lack of natural salt deposits have shaped its food traditions. The source describes pickling and vinegar as preservation techniques Summer, unknown / Guizhou
29 min2025-06That’s it. This is my FAVOURITE food in ChinaGuizhou Food Adventure: A Foodie's Paradise in ChinaLearning a few basic local phrases can help when asking people for food recommendations and talking with vendors. Blondie uses local suggestions to shape her meSome Guizhou dipping sauces begin as dry ingredients; diners add liquid from soup or hot pot to make the sauce. The video shows this interactive step during theSummer, Guiyang / Guizhou
21 min2025-06Nothing but BREAKFAST for 48 HOURS in China’s breakfast capital!Tianjin Breakfast: A 48-Hour Culinary AdventureAt some Tianjin Jianbing stalls, customers bring their own eggs from a nearby market to be cooked into the wrap. This lets them choose the eggs used and personaPopular breakfast places in Tianjin can have long lines. The wait at the busy shops is part of the experience, and Blondie finds the food worth trying after waiSummer, Tianjin
18 min2025-04My parents tried breakfast in CHINA.... in total shockChina Breakfast Adventure: A Culinary JourneyExplore a Dongbei morning market for an everyday local experience. You can sample produce, seafood, meat and breakfast foods while seeing the stalls in action.Learn a few Mandarin phrases with a language app before visiting markets or restaurants. Simple communication can make it easier to interact with local vendors.Spring, ChangchunShenzhen / Jilin
22 min2025-04I visited China's KINGDOM OF WOMEN: No husbands, no fathers, SO MANY misconceptions....Lugu Lake: Exploring China's Mosuo Matrilineal SocietyAvoid constructing expectations of a place before traveling there; experience it firsthand.To visit Lugu Lake, you must pass through a checkpoint and buy a ticket.Spring, LuguLake / Yunnan
21 min2025-04I visited SHANGRI-LA! The food is like nothing I’ve seen before…Shangri-La Travel: Yunnan's Tibetan Culture & CuisineExplore Dukezong ancient town, a 1300-year-old town with Tibetan architecture and handicrafts. Many stores offer Tibetan costumes and photo opportunities.Try a classic Tibetan breakfast of suyoucha (yak butter tea) and tsampa (barley flour). It's a unique and healthy combination.Spring, ShangriLa / Yunnan
17 min2025-03How to eat like a local in China's MOST POPULAR TOURIST SPOT!Lijiang Food Guide: A Local's Culinary Journey in YunnanLearn about the traditional Naxi dress and its cultural significance, including the seven suns and frog symbolism representing hard work, resilience, and fertilTry Xidoufen (chickpea porridge) and Baba bread for a traditional Naxi breakfast. The porridge is often seasoned with chili and Sichuan peppercorn, while the brSpring, Lijiang / Yunnan
29 min2025-03HIDDEN GEM FOOD ADVENTURE in DALI! Yunnan's carb capital!Dali Food Adventure: Yunnan's Hidden Culinary GemsWeishan has more than a thousand years of history and offers a look at local life away from the usual tourist crowds. Its grid-like street layout and local shopIn Weishan, Blondie looks for restaurants with 'Lao' (old) in their name. A local explains that this can indicate a long-standing, reputable place to eat. It isSpring, Lijiang / Yunnan
23 min2025-03I asked my taxi driver to take me on a food adventure. Now THIS is eating local...Northeast China Food Adventure: Local Eats & Unexpected EncountersLearn about the Huo Kang, a traditional heated bed used in Dongbei to stay warm in winter. At the Changchun fish restaurant, Blondie and Xingyue eat while sittiLook for a morning market in Dongbei, even in winter. The travelers find one with help from their taxi driver and try Bingtanghulu and sweet potato crisps whileSpring, Changchun / Liaoning
27 min2025-02ALMOST EXTINCT?! These EPIC border dishes won't be around for much longer...Dandong Culinary Adventure: Exploring Unique Border DishesVisit Dandong during strawberry season for the best and biggest strawberries you'll ever taste. They are incredibly creamy and sweet, a true delight for strawbeTry Tie Pi Shi Zi, a local tomato variety that's best enjoyed during its peak season. It offers a unique salty and sour taste, perfect for adding a zing to yourWinter, Dandong / Liaoning
18 min2025-0214 Ways French & Chinese Food Are Secretly the SAME!?French & Chinese Food: 14 Culinary SimilaritiesSource detail unavailable in the supplied tip entry.Peter takes Blondie to a boulangerie, where she tries palmier and small canelé for the first time. Palmier and canelé are two of the French pastries she tries aWinter, GuilinYangshuoParis / Guangxi
21 min2025-02Sichuan food in Paris is SO AUTHENTIC?! My tastebuds are confused....Sichuan Food in Paris: A Culinary AdventureIn Paris's 13th arrondissement, you'll find a mix of Southern Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Cambodian cultures and food. This area reflects the cultural exchanThe Guotiao rice noodles, a Chaoshan specialty, are often served with lemon and bean sprouts, a Vietnamese influence. This highlights the fusion of culinary traWinter, Paris / Yunnan
23 min2024-11Shunde: The Cantonese city of NO BAD FOOD?! How is this possible...Shunde Food Tour: Cantonese Cuisine AdventureRestaurants in Shunde prioritize freshness, and the source says frozen fish is unheard of there. It compares the high standards with Melbourne's competitive cofThe source recommends staying in a region for at least two to three days to get used to its cuisine and appreciate the local flavors and differences.Autumn, Shunde / Guangdong
23 min2024-11This Chinese city knows how to EAT!!! (Meizhou: The Hakka Capital of the WORLD!)Meizhou Food Tour: Hakka Cuisine in ChinaLearn about Hakka history and the migration from northern China to Guangdong and Fujian. The name “guest people” reflects this history and how the community desWater is important in Hakka culture and appears in the design of traditional Weilongwu homes. Their layout reflects how water shaped household life and how the Autumn, Meizhou / Guangdong
20 min2024-11Guangzhou: this city eats EVERYTHING!!!Guangzhou Food Adventure: A Culinary JourneyTry Liangcha, a herbal tea in Guangzhou, customized to your health needs. It's a distinctive local experience and a great way to learn about traditional ChineseCantonese people eat almost everything. This saying highlights the adventurous and diverse culinary scene in Guangzhou. Be open to trying new things.Autumn, Guangzhou / Guangdong
17 min2024-09China’s BEST roast duck? Forest of STONE? First class train for $4?? ONLY IN YUNNAN!Yiliang, Yunnan: Stone Forest and Roast DuckSha aray is a grilled pounded rice pancake served with sweet or savory sauce. Blondie describes it as soft and chewy inside with a slightly crisp exterior, a flYiliang's local duck is smaller than Beijing roast duck and is prepared differently, giving it a distinct flavor. Blondie visits a restaurant with a fifth-generAutumn, Yiliang / Yunnan
21 min2024-09Ancient Chinese PROSCIUTTO?! Now I really have seen it all….Nuodeng's Ancient Ham: A Culinary JourneyExplore Nuodeng's ancient salt wells and watch how salt is traditionally produced, a practice that has continued for more than 2,000 years. The video shows saltSee how local producers make homemade ham with salt from the region and the climate of the village. The travelers look at the aging process and discuss how diffAutumn, Nuodeng / Yunnan
22 min2024-09I tried homemade Chinese CHEESE?! Now this IS a first….Dali's Rushan Cheese: A Unique Culinary JourneyExplore Dali in Yunnan around Erhai Lake and its nearby villages. The travelers use bicycles and dedicated cycle paths to move through the area, taking time to Experience Bai culture through the traditional three-course tea ceremony, with bitter, sweet, and spiced teas. The sweet course includes local Rushan cheese, inAutumn, Dali / Yunnan
23 min2024-09Hotpot but the ONLY ingredient is WILD MUSHROOMS?!Wild Mushroom Hotpot: A Unique Culinary Experience in ChinaExplore the culture and history behind unexpected ingredients, including mushrooms, ham, and cheese, in Yunnan province.Visit the mushroom market in Kuming to witness the incredible variety and prices of wild mushrooms.Autumn, Kuming / Yunnan
24 min2024-08Heaven IS real! In this Chinese city they have POTATO BUFFET BARS!!!!Kunming Food Adventure: Potato Buffet & Flower MarketsLearn some basic Mandarin before your trip to China to enhance interactions with locals. Apps like Rosetta Stone can help you learn through immersion and practiKunming is known as the 'City of Eternal Spring' because of its pleasant weather and abundance of flowers. Visit the Donan Flower Market, Asia's largest, for a Summer, Kunming / Yunnan
25 min2024-08British High Tea meets tropical China?? This is DADDY TEA!Haikou Food Adventure: Hainan Chicken Rice & Tropical Dim SumExplore the diverse drink options at Daddy Tea, ranging from traditional tea to coffee and fruit juices. Observe the local customs and enjoy the relaxed atmosphWhen choosing dishes at Daddy Tea, start by exploring the variety of options, from hot and cold dishes to noodles and dim sum. Don't be afraid to try something Summer, Haikou / Hainan
24 min2024-08Seafood BONANZA in the ‘Hawaii of China’?? And soooo cheap!Sanya Seafood Adventure: China's Tropical ParadiseTry Hainan's varied rice noodles for breakfast. They come in hundreds of styles, with different flavors and textures; look for balen noodles for their distinctiThe video refers to the attraction as Yong Bay Forest Park and describes views of Yalong Bay from the suspended bridge and glass viewing platforms. Visit early Summer, Sanya / Hainan
12 min2024-08I visited a Chinese food market, in a desert, DURING A SANDSTORM?!? Never again...Dunhuang Night Market: Gansu Sandstorm Food AdventureA little sand does not prevent people from enjoying what Dunhuang has to offer. Blondie continues to experience the market and its local culture despite the chaChinese cities have night markets where visitors can sample snacks and local specialties. This stop in Dunhuang offers a chance to try a mix of food from the reSummer, Dunhuang / Gansu
14 min2024-07GAME CHANGER!!! China's FLAMING bbq skewers have my HEART!Lanzhou Food Adventure: Exploring China's BBQ SkewersExplore the range of noodle options in Lanzhou rather than stopping at the famous beef noodles. Blondie tries different varieties and combinations, so sample a When ordering Lanzhou-style noodles, specify the thickness you want for a more customized bowl. Thin noodles are recommended for one of the dishes in Blondie's Summer, Lanzhou / Gansu
20 min2024-07One of the most CHALLENGING foods I've eaten in China....Lanzhou Food Adventure: Beef Noodles & BeyondLanzhou beef noodles are a local favorite, known for flavorful broth and chewy noodles. Blondie watches the preparation and recommends trying extra chili for a The Yellow River has a distinctive yellow-brown color from sediment. Blondie visits its historic first bridge in Lanzhou, completed in 1909, and explores the riSummer, Lanzhou / Gansu
22 min2023-09Deep fried banana in China's spiciest city? Make it make sense!!Nanchang Food Adventure: Spicy Dishes in ChinaWhen exploring local food, do not limit the search to famous restaurants. Blondie finds that a local alley can lead to a busy ShuiJiao shop and a meal that giveIf you are unsure where to eat, ask someone local for a recommendation. Blondie's restaurant choice led her to an alleyway and a ShuiJiao place she might not haAutumn, Nanchang / Jiangxi
14 min2023-08Day 1 in China’s spiciest province…. I'm still alive!!Huangling, Jiangxi: China's Spiciest ProvinceTry Huangling's local cakes, pop rice, and Tommy pien for a range of regional flavors and textures. Each snack reflects a different preparation, from a vendor fTake time to look at Huangling's older houses. Their carved details and wooden features provide a view of the village's history and architecture as you move betSummer, Huangling / Jiangxi
15 min2023-04I tried this vendor's spiciest chilli.... BIG MISTAKE!Shaodong Food Adventure: Hunan's Spiciest DishesEach city in Hunan has its own style of mufen rice noodles, so try the local version when you visit. Blondie sampled Shaodong's noodles in a spicy red broth andUse local markets to learn about everyday food and culture. Look at the ingredients vendors sell and notice how those ingredients appear in the dishes people coSpring, ShaodongChangsha / Hunan
13 min2023-03BLACK STINKY TOFU: all your questions answeredChangsha Food Tour: Black Stinky Tofu Adventure in HunanWatching a stinky-tofu workshop offers a look at the time and care involved in making the Changsha specialty. Blondie experiences the strong smell and sees seveThe fermentation brine is central to the tofu’s dark color and distinctive flavor. The workshop discussion says that the brine has been fermenting for at least Spring, Changsha / Hunan
17 min2022-11My first EVER trip to Guilin (aka rice noodle HEAVEN!)Guilin Rice Noodle Adventure: A First-Timer's Culinary JourneyTry local food combinations even if they seem unfamiliar. Blondie finds vinegar with bingjialian jelly dessert unexpectedly refreshing after a local recommendatUse local transport such as a scooter to explore Guilin. Blondie rides around the city and gets a different view of the streets.Autumn, Guilin / Guangxi
13 min2022-10Hangzhou HAIRY CRAB food adventure!!!! (ft. Jasmine!)Hangzhou Hairy Crab Adventure: A Culinary JourneyBlondie In China and Jasmine visit Hangzhou during the hairy crab season, which the source places in September through November. Their restaurant meal includes Blondie In China says she feels comfortable filming in Hangzhou. She contrasts that with her experience in other cities and mentions that residents are used to Autumn, Hangzhou / Zhejiang
17 min2022-03100RMB ($15) Chengdu Street Food Tour!!!Chengdu Street Food: Jianshe Alley Culinary AdventureA long queue at a Chinese food stall can indicate that the food is popular and in demand. Be ready to wait when you choose a busy street-food stop.Be open to trying a restaurant's specialty, even if you initially order something else. Blondie tries several unfamiliar dishes during the Chengdu street-food cSpring, Chengdu / Sichuan
15 min2022-01Food vlogger tries Haidilao for the FIRST TIME?!Haidilao Hotpot: A First-Timer's China Culinary ExperienceHaidilao may offer manicure and hand massage services while guests wait for a table. These services can make the wait more pleasant, but Blondie and Saul do notUse the complimentary snacks and drinks in the waiting area while you wait. The pair try several options, including plum juice, which Saul says is beneficial foWinter, Chengdu / Sichuan
12 min2021-07Kaiping Diaolou: a tribute to overseas Chinese cultureKaiping Diaolou: Western & Chinese Architecture in GuangdongObserve the unique blend of Chinese and Western architectural elements in the Kaiping Diaolou. Notice the contrasting styles and how they're combined in a flambLearn about the defensive functions of the Diaolou. They served as protective family homes, a concept deeply rooted in Chinese culture.Summer, Kaiping / Guangdong
16 min2020-11We tried the infamously spicy HUNAN FOOD 湘菜 ..... RIP digestive systemHunan Food Adventure: Spicy Chinese CuisineHunan and Sichuan cuisine both use chili, and the video suggests the regions’ hot, humid climate may be one reason people eat spicy food to sweat and feel betteMaking Hunan cuisine outside Hunan can be difficult because the ingredients differ. The video points to the impact of ingredient availability and quality on theAutumn, ChangshaChongqing / Hunan
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