Street Food & Life Snippets from Chinese Markets – Bold Flavors, Clever Finds & Everyday Moments
“Come on, if you ring it, it’s yours!” Hi friends, I’m DaWen. Today, we’re diving into markets across China to explore authentic street food and everyday moments often overlooked. Me: Free shoe shines? Kids: Yes! “You kids are amazing!” Me: What grade are you in? Kid: Third grade. Me: And your brother? Kid: He’s in fourth grade. Kid: We can clean leather shoes too — all for free! Vendor: Young man, your free shoe-shine service is awesome! “So clean!” Me: Let me pay you. Kids: No need! Kids: Bye! Me: Great job! This stall sells cutting boards. They’re made of櫶wood. 櫶wood boards are sturdy, durable, and crack-resistant — perfect for traditional kitchens. Each board weighs 7.5kg and costs 120 yuan. This stall sells ultra-strong glue. “In two minutes, the tiles are stuck solid — you can’t pull them apart.” “10 yuan for 3 bottles — super affordable!” Customer: Can it fix shoes? Vendor: Absolutely! “As strong as welding!” This stall sells Chinese-style sandwiches. You can choose beef or donkey meat fillings. Donkey meat is quite common in northern China. But in the south, it’s much less common — many people have never tried it. Donkey meat sandwiches are a popular northern Chinese breakfast. Here’s a stall for freshly made traditional popcorn. But this uses the latest upgraded traditional popcorn machine. If you’ve seen my previous videos, you’ll instantly notice the visual differences in this newer model. Me: This popcorn machine looks awesome! Vendor: 3500 yuan (around 480 USD) for a set. This new version has an anti-explosion safety upgrade. It’s much safer than the old design. Traditional popcorn machines use heat and pressure to pop corn. Once the internal pressure is high enough, the corn explodes. When the lid opens, popcorn shoots out instantly. In northern China’s traditional markets, everything is expected to be freshly made on-site. That includes spice powders. Customers can see the full grinding process themselves, reassured there are no additives. It feels more trustworthy than factory-packed products. Jelly noodles are a beloved breakfast in Xi’an. This stall sells stir-fried jelly noodles. Pour in some soy sauce. These jelly noodles are made from pea starch. They’re elastic and hard to break — ideal for high-heat stir-frying. They crisp up nicely on the outside too. In northern China’s traditional markets, you’ll often find convenient and efficient medical services. This street eye doctor is especially popular among the elderly. Street doctors typically treat only seniors, not children or young adults. Elderly shoppers come to these markets not just for fresh, affordable food, but also to enjoy free medical care. This stall sells one of Xi’an’s most famous snacks — crispy beef pastry. It’s made with unleavened dough. One of its standout features is the rich aroma of Sichuan peppercorn. Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside! This stall sells water-free whetstones. Customer: 8 yuan each? Vendor: 5 yuan — super affordable! “No water, no oil — easy sharpening anytime!” This stall sells panda cakes (egg pancakes). Panda cake is a traditional snack from Chengdu, China. Main ingredients: eggs, low-gluten flour, brown sugar, and yeast. Mixed with water, a bit of baking soda, and salt into batter. Fillings include pork floss, jam, cookie crumbs, and more. Add chocolate chips. Add blueberry jam. Add seasoned bean sprouts. Every panda cake stall has its own variety of fillings. Grease the pan to prevent sticking. Add cookie crumbs. Add pork floss. Add jam. This vendor sells a rust and paint eraser. This stall sells century eggs. Century eggs are a traditional Chinese delicacy made by curing duck eggs. The curing process takes 10 to 15 days. Vendor: You can eat them raw — straight from the shell! Me: Show me — eat one now. Vendor: See? Totally edible! It’s jelly-like, with no raw egg smell — uniquely aromatic! I ate four raw century eggs in one go — they were delicious! This gentleman is promoting a traditional Chinese herbal shampoo for hair loss. Price: 100 yuan per kilogram. Everyone can get a free sample to try. Vendor: It’s watery when hot, but thickens after cooling. “That’s because it contains natural elm bark.” “No harmful chemicals — it won’t cause hair loss.” A crowd of Yunnan aunties rushes to buy seasoned pickled mushrooms. All food stalls offer free tastings. Since it’s priced per jar, customers pack in as many mushrooms as they can. This stall sells a unique beef skin snack. It’s my first time seeing a snack made from beef hide. Its texture is crisp, like cucumber. The flavor comes from a blend of spices. It’s tangy and slightly spicy — perfect with alcohol. These snails are slow-braised in spices — firm and flavorful. They’re a classic late-night snack in China — one bite after another! Chinese people are the biggest lovers of chicken feet in the world. Brazil is China’s largest chicken feet supplier. In 2024, Brazil exported around 200,000 tons to China. The ring toss goose game is a classic market mini-game. If you land the ring, the goose is yours! Kids get an easier setup — the organizers lower the difficulty for them. They can even throw rings from almost point-blank range. “Come on, if you ring it, it’s yours!” This young man’s a pro — he got three ducks! As we walk through the market, it’s lively beneath our feet, but peaceful within. Every encounter is a brushstroke left by time. Among the bustle of daily life, we rediscover moments that move us.
This video captures everyday moments and small surprises from markets across China. In Guangxi, meet two hardworking brothers helping their parents run a stall — a touching glimpse of family strength — and discover ultra-durable cutting boards. In Xi’an, explore super-strong glue, a safety-upgraded popcorn machine, a street eye doctor offering checkups on the go, and crispy beef pastries packed with flavor. Over in Sichuan, find a water-free whetstone, a rust & paint eraser, soft and sweet panda cakes, and even preserved century eggs safe to eat raw. Then wander through Yunnan’s markets with pickled chopped mushrooms, chewy beef skin snacks, and a playful ring toss game with live pet prizes. From street food to smart tools and warm human stories, this is not a touristy highlight reel — it’s a portrait of real market life across China. Join me as I collect small wonders and daily magic, one moment at a time.
00:00 Video Overview
01:13 Entering the Market
01:32 Youngest Shoe Shiner
03:06 Durable Cutting Boards
04:10 Super Glue
06:18 Chinese Beef Sandwich
07:30 Upgraded Popcorn Machine
12:09 Street Eye Doctor
13:23 Crispy Beef Pastry
15:51 Water-Free Whetstone
16:56 Panda Cakes
20:03 Rust & Paint Eraser
21:28 Edible Century Egg
24:42 Beef Skin Snack
26:25 Ring Toss for Geese
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40 Comments
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Amo ver essas comidas deliciosa pena que não posso comer moro no Brasil 🇧🇷
У каждого видео своя атмосфера и особенное настроение). Давэн, вы всегда находите чем удивить свих зрителей,это круто !
Hooo 💝💙👍🏻💯
Very hard working people throughout these markets. Love to see what you bring us on every video. Would buy so many foods, cutting board, spices. Hope you ate well. Have a happy weekend. 😍🤗🌹
Thank you for the wonderful video about street food and slice of life in a Chinese market👍
I really like cutting board😊
Meski hampir disetiap pasar ada yg sama jualannya, tentu ada 1 yang berbeda ditiap daerah . Tetap suka dengan video Dawen
Cher DaWen, chaque fin de semaine est synonyme d'une promenade en votre compagnie au cœur d'un marché animé, riche en saveurs et en ambiances.☺
J'aime les marchés qui proposent des objets du quotidien étonnants que l'on souhaite acquérir, tout en offrant de savoureux aliments dans une ambiance pleine de gaieté.
En France la viande d'âne a été consommée au Moyen Âge par la population pauvre, mais l'est désormais rarement, je ne connais personne qui en a déjà mangé, moi si en Hongrie une partie de ma famille est originaire de là-bas.
La viande d'âne est cependant encore utilisée comme ingrédient pour les saucisses traditionnelles en Provence.
La couleur de la poudre de piment est vibrante, j'aimerais beaucoup pouvoir acheter mes épices moulues devant moi !!🤩
La médecine de rue, pourquoi pas pour soigner des petits bobos, plutôt que d'attendre des jours avant d'avoir un rendez-vous.
J'apprécie énormément la nourriture fermentée et j'aurais savouré les œufs de cane avec grand plaisir, DaWen.
Merci pour Dawen pour cette nouvelle vidéo🤗
Prenez bien soin de vous.
Great job Dawen ! .. and another spectacular beautiful shooting filming footage compilation street food travel blog posts, stunning footage compilation camera work looks super awesome super amazing and super sharp and clear, keep it up and thanks again and have a wonderful weekend days ahead from Montreal QC Canada ! ..
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I do enjoy your wonderful marketplace videos very much! Thank you for sharing! Wishing you continued good health and success!💕
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Вечер добрый ДаВень. 🎉Спасибо за вкусный, орегинальный рынок. 😂🎉❤Так как мы все зависим от еды, она должна быть вкусная, полезная, удовлетворяющая наши потребности,
🎉МЫ ТО, ЧТО МЫ ЕДИМ, ❤🎉какая то часть таблицы Менделеева должна присутствовать в продуктах, иначе мы будем болеть. Калий, кальций, селен, магний и т.д Вот такое яйцо я не пробовала, ну если съел, значит сьедобно 😂, можно пробовать. 😂😂😂 Да я люблю мясо, оно даёт мне силы. Тебя благодарю за интересную информацию про рынки вкусной еды. Будь здоров, до встречи. 🎉❤У нас холодно, дожди, но радует то, что все цветёт, яблони, вишни, сливы🎉❤🎉,,,,, и аромат черемухи. 🎉🎉❤❤❤🎉😂. Твоя подписчица, Татарстан, Елабуга. ❤🎉😂
Hello, really I love very much your beautiful videos on the China markets. Good evening. Marie Françoise.😊
Another awesome video, I appreciate you! 🤗💜
Well made video again. Not so much food, but what i can find at chinese markeds. If i need a new spaceship to moon..i goto chinese marked-),
Have a vacations now for one week, and i will study China alot. I know alot (compare to western world) about China, and i want to learn more.
I will have a target to learn 10 small expresions during this week. Chinese is very tonal, so it will be hard. Norwegian is allmost not tonal at all.
We have it, but word is so far apart so u understand what we talking about . Farmer and beans is one example . U know when what word we talking about
bonjour,
belle visite du marché merci.
Olá meu amigo DaWen ,imagens lindas neste vídeo.Tenho medo dessa cola,me lembrei que quando eu era. criança eu e meu irmão pegamos um frasco escondido de minha mãe e acidentalmente colei meu dedo um no outro e fiquei de castigo 😅 .Interessante esta borracha que limpa panelas.Me alegrei em saber que meus país exporta pés de frango para China, eu gosto muito de pé de frango 😋 .Caminhar neste lugar deve ser muito agradável.um grande abraço com carinho ♥️
День добрый Давень. Я когда был у Вас в Китае не решился пробовать столетние яйца
Užas 😡 zašto muče te jadne guske to nije humano 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
Hello Dawen, Thanks for another delicious video. The cripsy beef pastrys are my favorite. I tryed my first ones in 1995 and i love them so much that i learn how to cook them. Almost 100k, so proud of you. Always giving us amazing videos and you deserve 1 million subscrivers. have a great day. Greetings from Mexico Friend. 💯👏👏🙏
Ура! Новое видео🎉❤ Я тоже не пробовала мясо осла😢
И вообще, я требую гастротуры в Поднебесную!!! Так хочется все попробовать😢
Excelente vídeo. Aqui em casa a família toda assistiu e gostamos muito. Aqui não comemos a carne de burro. Será que o gosto é parecida com carne de boi? Adorei o panda cake. Anotamos a receita e vamos tentar fazer aqui em casa. Parabéns e continue assim 😊
Amigo , que bueno todo ,gracias y muy feliz fin de semana , lo estoy viendo de a ratos , mucho ajetreo por el sur del mundo ,😆😆😆😆😆😆😆🍺🍺🍺🍺
Que rico ese huevo de mil años , tonifica riñón – centro y corazón
Manda la receta 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
市井生活非常的真实哦。❤️
Hola amigo m alegro q ya estés bien y encantada de tus videos como siempre 😂 👍
Amazing video!!! I really enjoyed and appreciate ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Estimado DaWen, ante todo espero que tú salud esté recuperada💪.Siempre lindos paseos por las calles de ese País tuyo tan enorme, dónde hay de todo para todos, y que ricas cosas!!!, los Caracoles me recuerdan mi niñez, aquí se comían mucho con salsa de tomate, chorizo y panceta de cerdo, con algo de picante, y grandes hogazas de buen pan para untar la salsa que estaba riquísima, siempre se hacían grandes cantidades para reunirse con familia y amigos a comerlos. Hay un refrán que dice: Los de Abril para mí, los de Mayo para mi amo y los de Junio para ninguno!!! jaja, y eso es porque el caracol de tierra empieza a salir con las primeras lluvias y temperaturas templadas de la Primavera y como no ha comido no sabe a Hierva verde.Paz y bien amigo🌿🌿🕊🕊.
Thank you for sharing!
I love watching your videos, although I always end up hungry 😂
15:04 I would like some of these! 😋
Wow! they have everything for life needs
Первые сто тысяч подписчиков! Поздравляю! Вы талантливый режиссер, ваши выпуски интересны и познавательны. Вперед, к новым цифрам!😉
19:50 what is that combination ? 🤔 cookie crumb + pork floss + jam ? Is that strawberry jam ? Who even order that bizarre fillings?
Дружище, спасибо за контент!
Thanks for another wonderful video, out Saturday night mealtimes wouldn't be the same without them, Congratulations on reaching 100,000 subscribers🎉🎊💯👍👍👍
중국의 과학제품들 ~ㅎ