Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Enjoy a traditional Chinese breakfast with dumplings, eggs, rice porridge, and steamed buns in an ancient water town setting. (0:20)
- Tip 2Experience Cow Master, a popular chain restaurant known for its Sichuan-style spicy grilled fish, a must-try dish with unique flavors. (2:11)
- Tip 3Don't miss trying tofu skin, which has a unique noodle-like texture and absorbs the surrounding flavors wonderfully in hot pot dishes. (3:03)
- Tip 4Be prepared for the distinctive numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns, which can be a surprising but enjoyable part of the cuisine. (4:53)
- Tip 5Consider booking a tour with Triple for a stress-free China experience, offering local guides and assistance with navigation and tasks. (6:07)
- Tip 6Join a 'Hangzhou Drunk Map' bar crawl, collecting stamps from various bars for a fun exploration of the city's nightlife. (6:40)
- Tip 7Observe the clean and quiet streets in China, partly due to the widespread use of electric vehicles, making for a pleasant urban environment. (8:50)
Embarking on a delicious journey from Wuzhen to Hangzhou, this vlog dives into the heart of China's culinary scene. The travelers experience the unique, spicy grilled fish at Cow Master, marveling at the numbing Sichuan peppercorns and flavorful tofu skin noodles. As day turns to night, they explore Hangzhou's energetic bar scene, collecting stamps on their "Hangzhou Drunk Map" and enjoying a variety of drinks. This adventure showcases a vibrant mix of local flavors and nightlife, offering an authentic taste of Hangzhou.
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This travel vlog takes viewers on a culinary and nightlife adventure in Hangzhou, China, following the travelers' departure from the ancient water town of Wuzhen. The journey begins with a traditional Chinese breakfast before heading to the bustling city of Hangzhou. Upon arrival, the focus shifts immediately to food, with a visit to a popular chain restaurant called Cow Master, renowned for its spicy grilled fish. The dish, served Sichuan-style, is described as having a unique flavor profile, with a pleasant spiciness that isn't overwhelming, complemented by various accompaniments like tofu, tofu skin noodles, and Chinese leaf. A surprising element is the numbing sensation caused by Sichuan peppercorns, a sensation that initially caused alarm but was later understood as a characteristic of the spice. The travelers also highlight the generous portion sizes, noting that the meal could easily serve four to five people.
Beyond the culinary exploration, the vlog captures the vibrant nightlife scene of Hangzhou. The travelers embark on a bar crawl, armed with a "Hangzhou Drunk Map" stamp book, aiming to visit seven different bars. This experience offers a glimpse into the city's social atmosphere, with descriptions of fancy cocktails and craft beers. The vlog touches upon the travelers' differing capacities for alcohol, with one opting to leave drinks unfinished due to an early morning hike, while the other attempts to compensate. The journey through the city streets reveals clean and quiet avenues, attributed partly to the prevalence of electric vehicles. The vlog concludes with the successful completion of the bar crawl, albeit past midnight, setting the stage for an early start the next day. Throughout the video, there are subtle observations about the blend of traditional and modern elements in China, from ancient towns to modern malls and the availability of familiar convenience stores like Lawson, reminiscent of experiences in Japan.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What was the food like at Cow Master?
- A: The spicy grilled fish was delicious, with a unique numbing sensation from Sichuan peppercorns and flavorful tofu skin noodles.
- Q: What is the 'Hangzhou Drunk Map'?
- A: It's a stamp book for a bar crawl, where you get a stamp from each of the seven participating bars.
- Q: Why are the streets in China so quiet?
- A: Many people drive electric vehicles, which makes the streets significantly quieter compared to cities with traditional combustion engines.
- Q: What was the most surprising food texture?
- A: The tofu skin, which was described as being like a flat noodle with a rough texture, absorbing the sauce well.
