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China Food Tour: Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Shanghai

BEST CHINESE STREET FOOD in CHINA for 100hrs

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BEST CHINESE STREET FOOD in CHINA for 100hrs. This China travel video was filmed by JoeyP. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Join me on this ultimate China food tour as I eat my way through some of China’s best culinary cities: Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, and Shanghai! If you’ve ever wondered what to eat in China, this video covers it all—from authentic Chinese street food and sizzling Sichuan hot pot, to legendary Shanghai soup dumplings and Wuhan’s famous hot and dry noodles.

In Chengdu, I dive into classic dishes like spicy rabbit’s head, dan dan noodles, chili wontons, and the iconic Chengdu hot pot. In Chongqing, the bold flavors of numbing Chongqing noodles, sizzling street potatoes, and authentic Sichuan hot pot are unforgettable. Wuhan delivers incredible street snacks, tomato soup dumplings, and the famous reganmian (hot and dry noodles). Finally, in Shanghai, I sample Michelin-recommended Xiao Long Bao, pan-fried pork dumplings, Shanghai-style fried rice, and delicious local pastries.

This video is your essential China food guide, showcasing the very best of Chinese cuisine. Whether you're planning a trip to China or simply curious about the best Chinese food, this food vlog highlights must-try dishes, hidden local eateries, and vibrant street food scenes.

--- JoeyP
June 3, 2025, Summer in China

Travel Guides & Tips in this video

JoeyP’s food tour crosses Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan and Shanghai. He tries rabbit head with flatbread in Chengdu, dan dan noodles and chili wontons, then samples Chongqing noodles, Sichuan hot pot and street potatoes. In Wuhan he eats hot and dry noodles, soup dumplings, stinky tofu and a fried doughnut filled with dumplings. Shanghai brings Michelin-recommended soup dumplings, pan-fried pork dumplings, fried rice, pastries and a visit to a historic tea house. Along the route, he recommends using sight, smell and taste as well as online reviews when choosing food.

More about the current video:(Published on 2025-06-03)

BEST CHINESE STREET FOOD in CHINA for 100hrs

Chengdu and Chongqing

JoeyP’s food tour visits Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan and Shanghai. In Chengdu he tries spicy rabbit head with flatbread, dan dan noodles and chili wontons. In Chongqing he eats noodles seasoned with Sichuan peppercorns, which give them a numbing sensation, along with street potatoes and Sichuan hot pot.

Wuhan and Shanghai

In Wuhan, JoeyP samples street snacks, tomato soup dumplings and hot and dry noodles, known as reganmian. He also tries stinky tofu and a fried doughnut filled with dumplings, and talks with local people during the meal.

In Shanghai, he tries Michelin-recommended xiaolongbao, pan-fried pork dumplings, Shanghai-style fried rice and pastries. He visits a historic tea house and discusses tea’s place in Chinese culture. His practical advice is to use sight, smell and taste, not online reviews alone, when choosing a food stall. Other stops include tea at People’s Park, scallion bread baked in a clay oven, and crab soup dumplings served with dipping sauce. Across the four cities, the dishes and conversations make up the route, from Chengdu’s rabbit head to Shanghai’s dumplings. The route also includes tea at People's Park and a historic tea house in Shanghai, as well as the Shanghai crab soup dumplings JoeyP eats with dipping sauce. His stops move between street snacks and seated meals: the Wuhan doughnut is filled with dumplings, while Chengdu's rabbit head is paired with flatbread. In Chongqing, Sichuan peppercorns give the noodles their numbing sensation, and hot pot adds another regional dish. JoeyP describes the foods through his own reactions and conversations rather than treating online ratings as the only guide.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What is a good way to find food in China?
A: JoeyP recommends using your nose and eyes along with your phone and online reviews when choosing where to eat.
Q: What food experience stood out in Shanghai?
A: The crab shaolong bao were memorable. JoeyP suggests eating them while hot and using the provided dipping sauce.
Q: What is a dish to try in Wuhan?
A: Hot and dry noodles, called reganmian, are an iconic Wuhan dish that JoeyP tries during the food tour.
Q: How did he find stinky tofu?
A: JoeyP says stinky tofu was not as bad as he expected, especially when eaten with chili.
Q: What food surprised JoeyP in Chengdu?
A: Rabbit head was a surprising dish for him, and he found it delicious.

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China Food Tour: Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Shanghai

Join me on this ultimate China food tour as I eat my way through some of China’s best culinary cities: Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, and Shanghai! If you’ve ever wondered what to eat in China, this video covers it all—from authentic Chinese street food and sizzling Sichuan hot pot, to legendary Shanghai...

China Food Tour: Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Shanghai

Embark on an epic culinary journey through China with this food vlog! JoeyP explores the best of Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, and Shanghai, uncovering authentic Chinese street food and iconic dishes. From Chengdu's spicy rabbit's head and dan dan noodles to Chongqing's numbing noodles and Sichuan hot pot, Wuhan's hot dry noodles, and Shanghai's Michelin-recommended soup dumplings, this video is a must-watch for any food lover planning a trip to China or simply curious about its diverse cuisine. Discover hidden local eateries and vibrant street food scenes, and get ready to drool over the incredible dishes featured!

Attractions in this video: People's Park