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As Hangzhou gears up to host the 2023 Asian Games, Dutch vlogger Tomas traded stadium seats for bicycle streets to uncover the city’s culinary soul. \"Food markets are like live museums of culture,\" he told CGTN’s Global Stringer crew while pedaling through bustling neighborhoods.
From Dawn Markets to Nighttime Bites
First stop: Caihe Farmers Market, where vendors sell rainbow-hued fruits, freshly steamed xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), and hangover-curing congyoubing (scallion pancakes). Tomas joked, \"I’d bike 10km daily just for these pancakes!\"
By sunset, he hit Wulin Square – a neon-lit paradise of sizzling skewers, sweet osmanthus cake, and Hangzhou’s iconic Dongpo pork. \"It’s like a K-pop concert for foodies,\" he laughed, dodging steam clouds from bamboo baskets.
Why Food Fuels the Games Spirit
With athletes and fans flocking to the city, Tomas says street eats offer a delicious diplomacy moment: \"One bite of crispy jianbing (savory crepes), and you’re instantly part of Hangzhou’s story.\" Pro tip: Pair everything with local Longjing tea – it’s like green juice, but way cooler.
\"Food markets are like live museums of culture,\" he told CGTN’s Global Stringer crew while pedaling through bustling neighborhoods.
Tomas joked, \"I’d bike 10km daily just for these pancakes!\"
\"It’s like a K-pop concert for foodies,\" he laughed, dodging steam clouds from bamboo baskets.
Pro tip: Pair everything with local Longjing tea – it’s like green juice, but way cooler.
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