Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Ask 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 pudding (2:30)
- Tip 2Allocate 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 levels (9:28)
- Tip 3Try multiple Da Pai Dang dishes; don’t miss the ma la style snails and frog; bring a beer to pair with spicy bites (14:35)
Blondie In China heads outside Chongqing’s busy city center to Fuling, a town that hides dramatic history and bold flavors just a scenic train ride away. The day starts with a classic Lü Pi Che journey, a slow, old-school sleeper train that frames the adventure from the outset. In Fuling, the mission is food first and discovery second, guided by locals who steer Blondie to the famed Dou Hua Fan scene. The star of the meal is tofu pudding drenched in a spicy, smoky sauce with Zha Cai pickles, peanuts, and a rice pairing that makes every bite explode with umami. New friendships form at the tables as locals teach how to roll tofu in sauce and soak up the flavors, turning a simple street stall into a lively communal experience. The Dou Hua Fan is only the beginning; a quick coffee-with-pickle experiment pushes the boundaries of local snacks and sets a playful tone for the day. From there, Blondie descends into an underwater museum carved into the Yangtze’s memory, where a thousand-year-old
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Blondie In China ventures beyond the Chongqing city core to the town of Fuling, chasing a day of hidden gems and unforgettable flavors. The trip unfolds on an iconic Lü Pi Che train, then pivots to a Dou Hua Fan feast where tofu pudding meets a smoky chili and Zha Cai sauce, served with rice and a chorus of new friends who show how to soak up every bite. The locals emphasize the importance of the sauce and the crunchy, pickled mustard root that defines Fuling’s identity. After a bold lunch, Blondie dives underground—first into an underwater museum carved from the Yangtze’s tides, then into the world’s longest artificial tunnel network built during the Cold War, a reminder of a plateau of secrets beneath a mountain that once housed top secret nuclear ambitions. The day wraps with a late-night Da Pai Dang scene, where a bowl of You Lao Zao Tang Yuan and spicy, salty delicacies—frog, snails, and clams—meet the boisterous energy of a crowded night market. Throughout, Blondie’s curiosity shines as locals share stories, tips, and flavors that transform a routine visit into a vivid snapshot of Fuling’s culture and history. Blondie signs off from a city that keeps revealing new layers, hinting at more adventures to come. this is a day where the journey becomes the lesson and the food a passport to history.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What is Dou Hua Fan and how is it eaten?
- A: It’s tofu pudding served with a spicy smoky sauce and pickled mustard root; roll the tofu in the sauce and eat with rice for a burst of flavor.
