Wuhan & Nanjing: Stinky Tofu, High-Speed Rail & Foodie Adventures

First Impressions of Wuhan, China! Insane high-speed rail, stinky tofu, beef noodle. My last day in Nanjing, no camera battery, running on hunger and vibes… and the first thing I decide to try is the legendary stinky tofu that literally chased me backwards with its smell 😭

But the wild part? Somehow… it turned into one of the best bites of the trip. Crispy outside, creamy inside, chili saving my life, and a whole history behind it that I did NOT expect.

And after escaping the tofu cloud, Nanjing basically turned into a food labyrinth — cafés stacked on cafés, noodle shops with lines out the door, locals everywhere, and me panicking because I’m about to miss my train to Wuhan just so I can try “one more thing.” (Spoiler: that “one more thing” slapped harder than the noodles.)

Then I finally make it to the train station and this place looks like an Egyptian palace with columns the size of my future regrets. China really builds travel hubs like boss levels.

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to squeeze a whole city into your last few hours, try food that scares you, and sprint through a station shaped like a civilization… this day was exactly that.

If you made it this far, buckle up. This trip is just getting started.