Everything I ate at THE MOST HECTIC night market of my LIFE!

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  • This market was really something else! So vibrant and so many amazing foods! Won't be forgetting this experience anytime soon hahah
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  • @Johnwalkstheworld
    @Johnwalkstheworld ปีที่แล้ว +399

    Boneless chicken feet. Count me in. No marfan! I couldn’t even get to the end of the video before commenting

    • @BlondieinChina
      @BlondieinChina  ปีที่แล้ว +60

      You will LOVE boneless chicken feet dad! Can't wait to see you try them for the first time

    • @kamingchau3643
      @kamingchau3643 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@BlondieinChina When will your parent visit China? I am looking forward for their visit.

    • @Johnwalkstheworld
      @Johnwalkstheworld ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@kamingchau3643 Haha me too!

    • @jasonlee148
      @jasonlee148 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi John!

    • @Neuvari
      @Neuvari ปีที่แล้ว +2

      daddy blondie!!!!!!! kyaaa im a fan

  • @arafsadventures
    @arafsadventures ปีที่แล้ว +294

    Food like this is why I live in China ❤️

    • @spehropefhany
      @spehropefhany ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just saw those horned melons at the local 多伦多 T&T grocery, wasn't sure what to do with them. ;-)

    • @thomaswang2811
      @thomaswang2811 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@spehropefhany I’m Chinese and my first time knew this melon was also in Toronto T&T😂

    • @xxsh2856
      @xxsh2856 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@spehropefhany saw that melon selling in US cost like...$12 per melon😢

    • @andreashelton
      @andreashelton 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Watching Amy interests me to go to China. I'm considering it

  • @GOAT_MESSI53
    @GOAT_MESSI53 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    The variety of Chinese food can't be compared with any other country in the world。

    • @SWIFTIESCHN
      @SWIFTIESCHN ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Because we have 56 ethnic groups, very proud of it🎉

    • @lumpython5351
      @lumpython5351 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As well as the food safety crisis.

    • @keko9180
      @keko9180 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@lumpython5351many countries are worse

  • @tuppenceworth5485
    @tuppenceworth5485 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    One of these days, you are going to sit down and write a full compilation of cuisine found across the length and breath of China. It would be a best-seller.

  • @PS-383
    @PS-383 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    It looks like the cuisine in Yunnan province shares similarities with cuisine from Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. Very nice!

    • @mongkolkhcg24567
      @mongkolkhcg24567 ปีที่แล้ว

      My thoughts too!

    • @shenbian9200
      @shenbian9200 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The Dai people of China and the Thai people are of the same nationality

    • @johnyossarian9059
      @johnyossarian9059 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@shenbian9200 Shared ancestry. Not the same nationality

  • @fannybirot2362
    @fannybirot2362 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Looks like China is totally back to normal, so crowded at this night market!

  • @YummYakitori
    @YummYakitori ปีที่แล้ว +48

    10 RMB for the Kiwano fruit is quite affordable! I do occasionally see these fruits around in the supermarket here in Singapore, but they are a lot more expensive and actually, usually they are from New Zealand. So you might be able to find them in Australia too.

    • @Feifeihua
      @Feifeihua ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you sure Kiwano is from New Zealand not Nigeria or somwhere? I don't see them anywhere in New Zealand. We have Kiwifruits in New Zealand.

    • @TtTt-tb8zm
      @TtTt-tb8zm ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually, when Amy checked her phone, the description text displayed was "The same kind of fruit that Thanos ate!"

  • @RespectOthers1
    @RespectOthers1 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    What a fun busy place. A bit surprised you went for the grilled tofu after the ‘balloon’ tofu. But I agree the second one does look a bit deflated! :D

  • @166abn
    @166abn ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Hi Amy, we just found your channel about 2 weeks ago and we just love it! We live in America but my wife is from Shanghai. We are hoping to go visit family there in a couple of months. We usually watch about 3 of your videos every night. Can't wait to see the next new video and to continue watching the previous videos. We have subscribed and like every video!

  • @LYMJ2013
    @LYMJ2013 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I can't wait to visit my family in China after 4 years. Keep up the excellent job, Amy! I have gotten quite a lot of food inspiration from your videos.

  • @EuroTravChannel
    @EuroTravChannel ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Wow, another great episode! I hope everyone can see how much Amy loves China. In this episode, the nice Australian accent came out really nice!

  • @Veronica_Boer
    @Veronica_Boer ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Enjoying the beauties of China through your videos, whenever you describe food, scenery or just show us you relating with people. Thank you Amy!

  • @pandas_meow
    @pandas_meow ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I was really looking forward to this vlog! thanks for posting so quickly!

  • @postcardsfrommimi
    @postcardsfrommimi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’m in Xishuangbanna right now and needing some food inspiration. Of course my favourite food TH-camr delivered! 😆

  • @jessieliu1731
    @jessieliu1731 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I was there in Nov 2019! Brought back so many memories. I loved this night market so much that I went twice in my 3 days there😂 wonder if we had the grills at the same stall!

    • @jessieliu1731
      @jessieliu1731 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh and there’s a restaurant nearby serving yellow curry crab, sooo Delish

  • @phebeloo
    @phebeloo ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Big mistake watching this right before dinner time because I was absolutely famished watching this! And is it just me or is Amy’s videos getting more and more entertaining… literally LOLed while riding the metro! 😂😂 You are so refreshing Amy just like the lemongrass-garlic-chili-powder-whack-bang-of-a-combo!!!

  • @davidhoo9093
    @davidhoo9093 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow, surely it is a huge food market, thanks for sharing. Enjoy your clip.

  • @rahadiantoputra862
    @rahadiantoputra862 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My Tuesday Morning habit will be watching a new video from you!!

  • @alexhe7512
    @alexhe7512 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Tofu Balloon"...very nicely put and highly triggering at the moment😂

  • @wliong
    @wliong ปีที่แล้ว +22

    It's definitely not a good idea to watch this when you are hungry. It makes me drool. ^.^
    But that jackfruit with sticky rice and the spiky fruit is the most that I want to try. :)
    Keep making these amazing videos Amy and thank you for sharing your experiences...

  • @farihahassan5162
    @farihahassan5162 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Omg I've been to many night markets over the years in different countries, this one actually looks insane!!!! Loved the video :)

  • @doodlekrt
    @doodlekrt ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I have yet to experience a night market. This one looks beautiful, especially from where you were standing!

    • @zijiaodai4006
      @zijiaodai4006 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      这个有点偏东南亚风格了

    • @evilsquizz
      @evilsquizz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zijiaodai4006so?

  • @jerometsowinghuen
    @jerometsowinghuen ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Absolutely hectic to try the cuisine in the night market, as the boneless chicken leg looks heaven, along with a pineapple juice in a pineapple skinned jar/cup.

  • @dquarks
    @dquarks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Auntie Amy.......🤣 you are so funny and full of energy ! I am hungry just watching you. Well done.

  • @aliowl
    @aliowl ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That market looks great, well worth popping over from Thailand for. It's on my list. Eat more there please

  • @yongjiangli6373
    @yongjiangli6373 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    做为一个云南人来告诉你,到景洪吃烧烤一定要去曼飞龙烧烤城,点烤鸡、烤五花肉、烤罗非鱼,再配上一杯冰啤酒。说得我口水都流下来了😂

    • @XixiAva
      @XixiAva ปีที่แล้ว

      想吃🥲🤤🥲🤤🥲🤤

  • @Lilyskz25
    @Lilyskz25 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Amy, that fruit (horned melon?) is available here in Australia. I first saw it in Sydney (must’ve been something like Top Juice) I thought it looked so odd that I asked them what it was and they gave me a piece to try! I’m from Guangzhou and have been back to visit a gazillion times + been to other cities in China but had no idea this city existed! It looks amazing, the atmosphere is buzzing 💕

    • @daisychong3488
      @daisychong3488 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same here! I live in China all my life and never knew this city existed. Obviously, I'm a fail Chinese. Lol!

    • @xichen9459
      @xichen9459 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      西双版纳你们不知道么?╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭

    • @ianmontgomery7534
      @ianmontgomery7534 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will keep my eye out for it Melbourne! It looks like an electrified custard apple!

    • @manjoy6174
      @manjoy6174 ปีที่แล้ว

      西双版纳!有这么不出名吗

  • @estherzhang5809
    @estherzhang5809 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amy, you have done it again! I think I will have to go to Xishuangbanna myself. It is so beautiful 😍. Thank you, Amy 😊 💖 . Stay blessed 🙌

  • @JisooFleur-ry8op
    @JisooFleur-ry8op ปีที่แล้ว +6

    OMG!l love this vibe and the sticky rice with jackfruit! I can imagine how delicious it is, I get myself a 5D iPad 😂

  • @oliveheadwhoa
    @oliveheadwhoa ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I wish we had more markets like this in the United States. Yum!

    • @maxdc988
      @maxdc988 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A sea of hawker stalls is probably an Asian thing. 😂

  • @tonyding8465
    @tonyding8465 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    哈哈,这个老外在中国每吃一口新食物都感觉在冒险。太刺激了。

  • @chuenyeelau
    @chuenyeelau ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved it! Wish I am there! Cheers from frozen Canada

  • @JTMcAwesomeFace
    @JTMcAwesomeFace ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Glad I cooked some Thai food to eat while I watch, the perfect pairing! I do wish I had some of that horned melon though 🤤

  • @bingli8775
    @bingli8775 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That fruit Kiwano (火参果) is interesting. Have never heard of it before.

    • @TsunamiMT
      @TsunamiMT ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Essentially, it tastes like cucumber. Well, it is in the same family with cucumber.

    • @shenyun7195
      @shenyun7195 ปีที่แล้ว

      It tastes like cucumber. And very expensive

    • @shenyun7195
      @shenyun7195 ปีที่แล้ว

      OK,In Xishuangbanna,It's not that expensive

  • @neocort4513
    @neocort4513 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    这集很精彩,这也是我的梦想,去小吃街尝尽各种美味,看了你的视频好像我也去了一趟似的,nice, enjoy

  • @cashmerecat9269
    @cashmerecat9269 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Priceless.. love to watch your videos. :)

  • @BigTravelBigFood
    @BigTravelBigFood ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The food is so good in China. I'm glad I move here. Definitely visiting this city soon

  • @michaelhui4535
    @michaelhui4535 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She look so happy n excited to live in china also safe n fun to do what she doing❤😮🎉wish to go visit soon….

  • @yzhang2008
    @yzhang2008 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's around midnight here and supprisingly I'm watching this video full of delicious food. This is really a bad time to watch it since no food delivery service is available this moment.😂

  • @yewsoonfatt
    @yewsoonfatt ปีที่แล้ว

    everthing in this video is so new to me, even as a chinese i haven't met any one of them before

  • @ilai7893
    @ilai7893 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a fun place to be! Adding XSBN to my travel bucket list

  • @Meimei-hh4dz
    @Meimei-hh4dz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really so jealous of you that you are visiting so many places in China ! Definitely in my bucket list , hope one day I can do it as welllll.

  • @starcloak
    @starcloak ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hope you and Derk have a great Valentines day.

  • @neutrinotype
    @neutrinotype ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this and your last video are really interesting to see personally b/c i didn't even know this region existed?!??! so thank you for broadening my worldview a little here :]
    that dessert looked amazing - jackfruit is one of my favorites & i've always been intrigued by the sticky rice/fruit combo so i feel like i need to try that sometime if i ever get the chance

  • @oliviaoverboard
    @oliviaoverboard ปีที่แล้ว +1

    for christmas my mom created a tradtion of having "exotic fruits" when i was a kid. I remember the horned melon - I didn't like the flaovr that much, but it was fun to look at and fun to eat

  • @mrkenwu1
    @mrkenwu1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am salivating through this entire video.

  • @Vntoronto
    @Vntoronto ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Amy! Such a wonderful video as always. Looking forward to seeing MORE soon.🥳🍢🍹

  • @ruthkelley6892
    @ruthkelley6892 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love shaokao! they are one of my favorite food in the World!😋

  • @laluuhu
    @laluuhu ปีที่แล้ว

    As a Chinese living in us, and I am so excited to see your videos as I have been to those palaces and ate all the food you have ate 😅 thanks for the wonderful contents.

  • @hctan38
    @hctan38 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the dressing and food has the influence of neighboring countries of thai/cambodia/laos food

    • @whatswhite110
      @whatswhite110 ปีที่แล้ว

      你确定你是华裔是中国人?有没一种可能,你说反了?

    • @hctan38
      @hctan38 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@whatswhite110 more likely the neighbouring countries has the influence of China culture as they are also chinese people in cambodia and laos to be correct.

  • @user-sm3ru1fm6g
    @user-sm3ru1fm6g ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never seen this strange fruit!😃 That chicken feet dish does look yummy as cold starter!

    • @MrYoshigu
      @MrYoshigu ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you watch Avengers Endgame, Thanos picked that fruit in the movie😂

  • @Joe-di5jy
    @Joe-di5jy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the hustle and bustle.

  • @VerhoevenSimon
    @VerhoevenSimon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quite the hectic place, thank you for sharing!

  • @miaomiaochan
    @miaomiaochan ปีที่แล้ว

    Wandering night markets in China and smelling all those wonderful aromas wafting from the food stalls is my idea of a perfect night, and I haven't gotten to experience that for many years. Lucky you!

  • @georgejesson1944
    @georgejesson1944 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    China looks amazing 🤩

  • @juandenz2008
    @juandenz2008 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Fun video Amy ! That night market seems interesting, but really hectic !

  • @haroldallaberg6359
    @haroldallaberg6359 ปีที่แล้ว

    The greatest blonde of all time

  • @user-wb8fi8of6p
    @user-wb8fi8of6p ปีที่แล้ว

    You seem to be at the Starlight Night Market in Xishuangbanna. You should go and experience the Dai dance. Yes, there are bars with Dai performances

  • @iibnf
    @iibnf ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That fruit, the Kiwano, we have in most supermarkets in Sydney. First time I saw those was back in the 1970s Adelaide (I'm old). They taste okay as a fruit in fruit salad, but nothing special. Like Star Fruit - they look cool but they're not much to taste.

  • @manalittlesis
    @manalittlesis ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a Chinese borned outside of China, I learned a lot from Amy's videos. I always thought the Chinese food I had are not much different from China. I was wrong.

  • @mikekok
    @mikekok ปีที่แล้ว

    Basically commonThai food and snacks except that it's in southern China!! Tom yam king must be there somewhere. Thai pork/ spawn BBQ. Do jot forget mango in coconut milk. Lightly salted to due for

  • @kimslau
    @kimslau ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Looks like the place to be at night. So much variety. Thanks for posting Amy

    • @BlondieinChina
      @BlondieinChina  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      thanks for watching Kim!!

    • @kimslau
      @kimslau ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@BlondieinChina Keep them coming Amy, I'm waiting with baited breath here in Dallas TX.🥰🥰

  • @singmantkpss
    @singmantkpss ปีที่แล้ว

    Spectacular lively travel guide to Starlight Night Market. And I LOVE your look, casually gorgeous👏👏

  • @vulcansaur
    @vulcansaur ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can get this "horned melon " in the Chinese markets and online grocery in the U.S.

  • @stevenzhang3138
    @stevenzhang3138 ปีที่แล้ว

    the words you use to describe the food are pretty amazing and hit the point of the food very accurate

  • @winterburden
    @winterburden ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's so cool, have fun!

  • @KrazeDiamond
    @KrazeDiamond ปีที่แล้ว +5

    China is safe, convenient, things are affordable, endless selections of tasty food, and you can always find something to do there even late at night. It's just vibrant and full of life all the time.

  • @lucyyang1797
    @lucyyang1797 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    next time, when you feel some food too salty, just tell the sellers, they will give you another.

  • @sola4393
    @sola4393 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow this is in China? I thought it is Thailand. Never thought China has such place to visit. Amazing, thanks for the video.

  • @vorlon81
    @vorlon81 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been there in 2019 , love that place . you are right there are many other shaokao places cheaper and better .
    Do try the Buffalo Hotpot there.

  • @donaldliu
    @donaldliu ปีที่แล้ว

    Just foward to linkedin with my thousands of friends and followers...cheers Amy!

  • @jfalk6500
    @jfalk6500 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video, thank you for sharing !

  • @PC.505
    @PC.505 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love it.

  • @xs8581
    @xs8581 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video ❤

  • @zhukov43
    @zhukov43 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If I want on these food journeys, my budget would be nonexistent, and I would look like Augustus Gloop.

  • @willwang2746
    @willwang2746 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU for this amazing video, miss my hometown ❤

  • @amubi
    @amubi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I will probably over my budget by many times when many new food choices appear in front of me😂

  • @KittyPistachio
    @KittyPistachio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kiwano is like a dragonfruit but laxative version 😂 it definitely helps you go #2!!

  • @rickyliu2273
    @rickyliu2273 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The way you bite food really increases my appetite😂.

  • @user-nv4fl2wu4l
    @user-nv4fl2wu4l ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow!!!colorful food!

  • @troutstalker4744
    @troutstalker4744 ปีที่แล้ว

    I usually feels happy after watching your video. Cheers.

  • @ashleybeck607
    @ashleybeck607 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have never had boneless chicken feet. Looks delicious

  • @lawrenceng7971
    @lawrenceng7971 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am Watching this in the morning... Dang I feel hungry now lol

  • @liamporter1137
    @liamporter1137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @shawnlee2242
    @shawnlee2242 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It seemed like she improved her Chinese alot lately.

  • @andreashelton
    @andreashelton 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would love to try that spiked ginseng drink

  • @yinglu7
    @yinglu7 ปีที่แล้ว

    when Amy said she set $100 budget, I just knew she would go beyond that 😊

  • @MarieZh
    @MarieZh ปีที่แล้ว

    Extending the budget for the win!!

  • @chellyli3196
    @chellyli3196 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    刚查完你的list看有没有更新回到主页就更新啦!

  • @SCIFIGAMESFANS
    @SCIFIGAMESFANS ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Westerners have stereotypes about chicken feet. In fact, many chicken feet in Southeast Asia also come from mainland China.

  • @dunkodownunder
    @dunkodownunder ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm amazed how much you can fit in one bite. 😆

  • @SparklingUnicorn22
    @SparklingUnicorn22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ooohh like a tofu donut!!! Crispy on the outside and tender inside (:

  • @sheng9129
    @sheng9129 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nice city to travel and eat

  • @BruhImAGirl
    @BruhImAGirl ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m curious to know how do you get around if don’t own a car, are buses and other public transport frequent on the south?

    • @brewingtonnadine
      @brewingtonnadine ปีที่แล้ว +2

      usually these places have a lot public transport, dont worry the trransport in china lol

    • @samahahasolis6222
      @samahahasolis6222 ปีที่แล้ว

      You will be surprised by the public transportation system in China.never need to worry about there is any inconvenience to get somewhere.

  • @joycegoh8628
    @joycegoh8628 ปีที่แล้ว

    This place reminds me of Rod Fai train market in Bangkok… the 凉拌 concept is like som tam? With slightly different ingredients. And the girls taking pics are wearing Ayutthaya costumes!

  • @FromNoob2Pro
    @FromNoob2Pro ปีที่แล้ว

    Never knew about this Kiwano fruit! Cool!

  • @MattinChina
    @MattinChina ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Boneless anything and I'm sold !

  • @adriannawang121
    @adriannawang121 ปีที่แล้ว

    Taurus gang🫶🏼big foodie

  • @acheung666
    @acheung666 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Meanwhile here in the Uk: beans on toast, fish and chips😂

  • @tc2334
    @tc2334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The kiwano actually comes from Africa and has become popular in other continents within the past 15 years or so.