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Fenghuang Ancient Village: China's Scenic Spot

They were scared of this dish… until they tried it | UNFILTERED China vlog!

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They were scared of this dish… until they tried it | UNFILTERED China vlog!
Blondie in China29 min

They were scared of this dish… until they. This was filmed by Blondie in China. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Today's a bit of the 'behind the scenes' into what a day of travelling looks like for me in China! I visit Fenghuang Ancient village, one of China's most scenic spots, and ate some AAAAMAZING food, just you wait till the end dish - you've gotta check it out for yourself if you visit here.

--- Blondie in China
July 18, 2025, Summer in China

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Blondie In China shares a day of travel to Fenghuang Ancient Village, crossing from Guizhou into Hunan. She books a car through a ride-sharing app, checks into a river-view hostel and explores the village’s wooden stilt houses. Her food stops include prawn pancakes, a spicy meowing cake, smoked pig feet in sour soup and Hunan rice noodles. She meets fellow travelers for dinner and ends with a walk among the riverfront lights and performances.

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Crossing into Hunan and exploring Fenghuang

Blondie In China shares practical packing advice drawn from her twelve years of travel, including a water bottle, fan, portable charger and sunscreen. She uses a ride-sharing app to arrange a car and discusses comparing prices and negotiating transport. The drive takes her from Guizhou across the border into Hunan, where she visits Fenghuang Ancient Village. She books a river-view hostel through Trip.com and explores the village’s wooden stilt houses, whose construction reflects the local setting. She also mentions the growing matcha industry in the area.

Her food stops include prawn pancakes and a spicy cake she calls “meowing.” She crosses the river, visits a cafe for watermelon juice and takes time to rest between activities. Later she meets fellow travelers Max and Noelia from “Mexicos in China” for dinner. Together they try smoked pig feet in sour soup. Blondie is initially unsure about the dish but ends up enjoying it. The meal is both a chance to sample local food and a social stop with other travelers.

Evening by the river and Hunan noodles

After dinner, Blondie walks beside the river and watches lights and performances along the water as the village gets dark. She then visits a local eatery for Hunan rice noodles and comments on how the level of spice differs across regions of China. Her advice includes reapplying sunscreen during outdoor activities, finding local food recommendations through Chinese social media and exploring beyond the main tourist areas.

Blondie also shares her experience with melanoma prevention and the importance she places on sun safety. She ends the visit with plans to continue to Guangzhou after a day that moved from the road into the village and along the river at night.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What was the most challenging dish?
A: Blondie found the smoked pig feet in sour soup challenging at first, but ended up enjoying the dish after trying it with fellow travelers.
Q: What is a good way to get around in China?
A: Blondie uses ride-sharing apps to find a cost-effective car. She says that sometimes a booked car can be used privately rather than shared with other passengers.
Q: What is solo female travel in China like for her?
A: Blondie says she has felt safe during her solo travel and has not had problems on this trip.
Q: What did she enjoy about Hunan?
A: She mentions the local “meowing” cake and spicy food as things she enjoys in Hunan.
Q: What advice does she give about trying new food?
A: Keep an open mind and use Chinese social media for local recommendations. Blondie tries several unfamiliar dishes and asks fellow travelers to join her for dinner.

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Fenghuang Ancient Village: China's Scenic Spot

Today's a bit of the 'behind the scenes' into what a day of travelling looks like for me in China! I visit Fenghuang Ancient village, one of China's most scenic spots, and ate some AAAAMAZING food, just you wait till the end dish - you've gotta check it out for yourself if you visit here. Don't...

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Attractions in this video: Fenghuang Ancient Village, Fenjing Shan