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I'm finally in China! | My First Impressions of Beijing, China Food!
Evan explores Beijing breakfast foods, including daozi, bean porridge, boiled tripe, jianbing and a custard-filled donut.
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20 min2025-08I'm finally in China! | My First Impressions of Beijing, China Food!Beijing Street Food Adventures: First Impressions of ChinaDaozi is a polarizing Beijing specialty with a fermented taste that can be challenging. That Evan Guy learns it was made from the water left after preparing munDaozi’s history is tied to mung bean noodles: the drink uses the water left after making them. The dish reflects past economic conditions in Beijing and a practSummer, Beijing
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
44 min2025-03LIVE! Streetfood in ChinaChina Street Food Adventure: A Culinary JourneyIn China, drinking and driving is strictly prohibited. Penalties are severe, including jail time and a loss of driving points.Learn to recognize the Chinese currency symbol (¥) and understand pricing. Prices are often displayed in Renminbi (RMB).Spring, Qujing / Yunnan
1 hr 12 min2025-03Welcome to China | Exploring the City of Guangzhou at 3AM | Late Night Food HuntGuangzhou Nightlife: 3AM Street Food AdventureNavigating Guangzhou's Metro system can be an adventure in itself, especially during late hours. Be prepared for crowds and potential language barriers, but embAlways carry your passport when traveling in China, even for seemingly simple tasks like taking a bus. Regulations may vary depending on the region, but having Spring, Guangzhou / Guangdong
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
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
12 min2025-01They don’t want you to see this side of China! I found a HUGE Mosque!Xinjiang Exploration: Unveiling Uyghur Culture & MosquesBefore entering the mosque, Maverick follows the custom of washing his feet and placing his shoes in a designated rack. Check local guidance at the entrance andMaverick notes that the Quran is read from right to left, unlike most Western books. This is one of the details he points out while looking at a copy during theWinter, Kashgar / Xinjiang
51 min2024-12Everything We ate in CHINA | The Ultimate Shanghai Food TourShanghai Food Tour: Best Eats & Hidden GemsTry Yunnan goat cheese, a semi-hard, non-melting cheese similar to halloumi, served with a sweet chili dip and salt and Sichuan pepper.Explore 87-year-old noodle shops for authentic Shanghai noodles. Try the spicy sesame paste noodles and shredded eel noodles.Winter, Shanghai
28 min2024-1224 hour MEGA food adventure in China’s tech capital: SHENZHEN!Shenzhen 24-Hour Food Adventure: A Culinary JourneyTry Shantou-style changfen from Guangdong, with its varied fillings and savory sauce. Blondie has it for breakfast at the start of her day in Shenzhen.Explore local coffee shops beyond international chains. Blondie tries a flat white and appreciates the range of cafes in Shenzhen's growing coffee scene.Winter, Shenzhen / Guangdong
19 min2024-12Street Food Tour in Chaoshan, China - Part 2Chaoshan Street Food Tour: Culinary Adventure in ChinaTry the casserole rice in Chaoshan, it's a delicious mix of rice, Chow Shan beef, and sausage, a must-try dish for any visitor.Chow Shan beef and sausage are a local delicacy. The beef is exceptionally tender and flavorful, unlike any other beef you've tasted before.Winter, Chaoshan / Guangdong
6 min2024-11Trying Chaoshan's Famous and Classic Beef Noodles! Not what I Expected!Chaoshan Beef Noodles: A Culinary Journey in ChinaThe beef is very tender and soft, the noodles have a unique texture unlike any I've tried before. They almost look like udon but are definitely different.The noodles are surprisingly flavorful, absorbing the taste of the sauce and soup. This is unusual for noodles, which often lack distinct taste.Autumn, Chaoshan / Guangdong
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
33 min2024-11This is Really What Makes CHINA So DANGEROUS! 中文字幕China's Nanning: Uncovering Unexpected DangersExplore local fruit markets for unique and affordable treats. Don't be afraid to try unfamiliar fruits and vegetables; you might discover new favorites.Engage with local vendors; their friendliness and willingness to help enhance the overall experience. Learn a few basic Mandarin phrases to show respect and impAutumn, Nanning / Guangxi
10 min2024-10Hello Yunnan: A Suprising First in Kunming CHINA!!Kunming Culinary Adventure: A Yunnan SurpriseWhen planning a trip to China, plan your food choices as well. Each province has distinctive cuisine, so researching meals in advance may help avoid digestive uResearch regional specialties before arriving in each province. Lizzy recommends planning meals in advance so you can make the most of the local food and decideAutumn, Kunming / 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
15 min2024-08Chongqing Hotpot: How Spicy is TOO Spicy !!Chongqing Hotpot: A Spicy Food Adventure in ChinaRoad tolls are common in China, adding to the travel cost, but fuel is cheaper than in the UK. The roads are generally well-maintained and many new roads are unGetting a haircut in China often includes a wash and sometimes a shoulder and neck massage. You can often find inexpensive and efficient hair salons near populaSummer, Chongqing
19 min2024-08I Spent 24 Hours with Scorpion Hunters of China24 Hours with Scorpion Hunters in Yunnan, ChinaWear long sleeves and pants at night to reduce mosquito bites and other insect bites while joining an outdoor scorpion hunt.UV lights make scorpions glow, helping hunters find them at night. Follow the local hunters' guidance when searching.Summer, Mang Noo Village / Yunnan
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
33 min2024-07The Real Danger of Traveling in ChinaGuangzhou Street Food Adventure: A Culinary ExplorationIf you're in Sichuan, try the unique rice cake-like snack; it's a comfort food with a slightly sweet and sour dough-like flavor.Explore Guangzhou's pedestrianized streets at night; they come alive with a calm energy and welcoming locals.Summer, Guangzhou / Guangdong
27 min2024-05First Time Trying Local Food in Sichuan ChinaChengdu Street Food: Sichuan Culinary AdventureBefore traveling in China, organize a SIM card, Alipay, and other necessary apps. Luke and Naomi say preparation helps with navigation and makes it easier to usWhen crossing roads in China, use traffic lights and cross only when the light is green. The travelers present this as a safety precaution while navigating citySpring, Chengdu / Sichuan
16 min2024-01Discovering CHINA’S ‘HAPPY’ CITY | Zhuhai Seafood & Night MarketsZhuhai Food Adventure: Seafood & Night MarketsTake the ferry from Shenzhen to Zhuhai for a quick and easy trip between the cities. Soph’s ticket costs 140 RMB per person.Zhuhai is known for seafood. Visit a local restaurant where you can choose fresh seafood yourself, as Soph does, for a meal built around what is available.Winter, Zhuhai / Guangdong
15 min2024-01The ULTIMATE Thai-Chinese Fusion Food in CHINA’S MIGRANT CITYShenzhen Food Adventure: Thai-Chinese Fusion HotpotPrices at this Shenzhen hotpot restaurant are very low: Soph pays 100 RMB for two people. That's a fraction of what similar restaurants charge in other cities, The restaurant runs on a conveyor belt, like a sushi place, and it works quickly. Ingredients pass right by your seat, so you can take whatever you want and putWinter, Shenzhen / Guangdong
16 min2023-12How do they Eat this in China!!Chengdu Hotpot: A Spicy Food Adventure in ChinaAlipay is convenient for payments in China. Download the app and link a foreign bank card for transactions at different stores, as the video recommends.Wear an apron when eating hot pot to help prevent sauce from staining clothes. Barrett's meal includes sauces that can be difficult to remove if they spill.Winter, Chengdu / Sichuan
12 min2023-10Shanghai Food Adventure & Design my own Perfume | Fancie in Shanghai Ep.39Shanghai Food Adventure & Personalized Perfume Making with FAt Project Element, choose five to eight scents and blend them into a personalized perfume. The custom bottle costs around $2.99, according to Fancie's visit.People Square Station is large and has many exits. Allow extra time to find the correct one, particularly when you are meeting a friend there.Autumn, Shanghai
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
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![[中文字幕] Trying Lay’s Chip Flavors Only in China | BeeRose in China](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/3d9hOSvXijs/sddefault.webp "Lay's Chip Flavors in China: A Taste Adventure")
10 min2022-01[中文字幕] Trying Lay’s Chip Flavors Only in China | BeeRose in ChinaLay's Chip Flavors in China: A Taste AdventureBeeRose mentions trying similar oyster chips in Sanya and Beijing, suggesting these locations offer unique snack options.The description of the oyster chips' smell as 'almost like crab boil' provides a sensory detail for those considering trying similar snacks.Winter, SanyaBeijing / Hainan
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