Actress Lan Xi just dropped a heartfelt video diary about her roots in Anqing, China – and it’s giving us all the feels! 🎥 From childhood memories of Huaining County’s flagstone streets to today’s tech-savvy cityscape, she paints a vivid picture of a place where tradition and innovation hold hands. 🏙️🍜
"My grandma’s hand-stitched shoes still fit," Lan reveals, showing off the delicate craftsmanship. 📖✂️ She credits her parents for habits like journaling and book-reading – yes, actual paper books – proving some traditions thrive even in our TikTok era.
Foodies, take note: Lan’s still obsessed with her dad’s freshly caught river fish and mom’s home-cooked meals. 🐟🍚 For her, Anqing isn’t just GPS coordinates – it’s where life slows down and memories speed up. "Every return feels like pressing pause on the chaos," she smiles.
With 65% of young Chinese urbanites now regularly visiting hometowns (2026 National Youth Survey), Lan’s story hits different. 💡 Who knew stone-paved alleys and 5G towers could coexist so beautifully?
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Lan Xi: No matter how far I go, it's always hometown flavors
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