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100 Hours of Chinese Food 🇨🇳 Epic Food Journey Across China [Shanghai, Beijing & More]

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100 Hours of Chinese Food 🇨🇳 Epic Food. This China travel video was filmed by Luke Martin. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

This is my journey across China. Between 2018-2024 I visited multiple times the People's Republic of China and each time tasted something new and delicious. China really has some of the best food in the world, but Chinese food isn't just one cuisine its many! Each province has their own unique flavors and ingredients. In this documentary I visited various regions from southern Guangdong province to mountainous Yunnan province. Of course it isn't China without their hightech cities, of which we visited many. The capital of Beijing and the financial center of Shanghai. Everywhere I went you ate good.

--- Luke Martin
January 19, 2025, Winter in China

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Luke Martin's food journey crosses several regions of China and follows the dishes and markets he encounters along the way. In Shanghai, he tries Jian Bing made on a rotating plate and visits markets for lamb skewers, rice dishes, and snacks. In Xinjiang, he eats lamb seasoned with cumin and chili, waits for fried treats, and has sesame paste noodles. Chongqing brings spicy noodles and poached fish in a fiery broth. In Guangzhou, Luke joins a dim sum brunch, visits Ching-ping market for roast meats and Cantonese desserts, and explores the local food scene. The route ends at the Great Wall, a visual change from the markets and restaurants. Throughout the trip, Luke shares reactions and personal moments alongside the food.

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100 Hours of Chinese Food 🇨🇳 Epic Food Journey Across China [Shanghai, Beijing & More]

Markets and meals in Shanghai and Xinjiang

Luke Martin follows a food route across China, beginning in Shanghai with Jian Bing cooked on a rotating plate. He then walks through markets, sampling lamb skewers, rice dishes, and snacks from vendors. The markets have their own atmosphere, with cooks preparing food and customers moving between stalls. In Xinjiang, Luke tries lamb seasoned with cumin and chili, waits in line for popular deep-fried treats, and eats sesame paste noodles. These stops introduce regional flavors through dishes and the ways they are prepared.

Spicy food in Chongqing and Cantonese dishes in Guangzhou

In Chongqing, Luke tries several noodle dishes before visiting a restaurant known for poached fish in a fiery red broth. The city’s food is presented through its bold, spicy flavors and busy street scene. In Guangzhou, he joins a traditional dim sum brunch with steamed buns, dumplings, and rice dishes. He also visits Ching-ping market, where roast meats and Cantonese desserts are part of the exploration. The video points to the region's use of fresh ingredients and delicate flavors. A final stop at the Great Wall provides a visual contrast to the food-focused itinerary. Luke shares his reactions and personal anecdotes along the way, including the different dishes he tries in each place. The journey ranges from breakfast and market snacks to noodles, fish, dim sum, and roast meats, with each city adding another set of flavors and dining settings. Luke also pauses to describe how particular dishes taste and how they are served, giving the market and restaurant stops a personal perspective. The scenes move between street stalls, sit-down meals, and conversations with vendors, showing both familiar foods and regional specialties.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What's the best way to enjoy Peking duck?
A: The traditional way described is to wrap the duck in a thin wheat wrap with hoisin sauce, cucumber, and scallions; the skin is the favorite part.
Q: What's unique about the Jian Bing in Shanghai?
A: It is made on a rotating plate, almost like pottery, which gives it a distinctive texture.
Q: What should I expect at a fly restaurant in Chongqing?
A: Expect authentic Sichuan flavors at the fly restaurant, though the setting may not be the cleanest. The traveler says the food makes the visit worthwhile and that taste is the main attraction.
Q: What's special about the Chongqing Xiaomian?
A: It is described as spicy and numbing from Sichuan peppercorns, with vinegar suggested to balance the heat.
Q: What's the most surprising thing you found in your travels?
A: The source mentions a $1 haircut and entering Zhu-long cave without needing a ticket.

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Embark on an epic culinary adventure across China with Luke Martin! This documentary captures the diverse and delicious landscape of Chinese food, from the bustling streets of Shanghai and Beijing to the unique flavors of various provinces. Experience the vibrant food scene, exploring regional specialties and the rich culinary heritage of this vast country. A must-watch for food lovers and travel enthusiasts!

Attractions in this video: Terracotta Army, Great Wall Of China, Hongya Cave