Aussie visits spicy food capital & "FEELS NOTHING"?!?

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[@BlondieinChina]

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[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

Unfortunately everything you see in this city is post WW2. You will notice that there is no old part of town because the entire city of Changsha was burned to the ground in what is now known as the Wen Xi fire of November 13th 1938. Changsha was one of the few cities in China that stood on the same spot from its founding, and 2500 years of history in the city was burned to the ground and the city was literally sent back to the Stone age

[@tianwong152]

Did you go to Orange Island?

[@ducksnutsphotography]

Fack...!!...You can buy it much cheaper if you just shop around...That's crazy how much your link is asking for that camera...CRAZY!

[@tianwong152]

Is that the island where there's a giant Chairman Mao statue?

[@EastAsiaCreativeMedia]

@@tianwong152 yes right in the middle of the Xiang river outside Changsha

[@kevs8891]

I am an overseas Chinese… I have learned so much about my country through your channel. Thank you, Amy.

[@BlondieinChina]

You are so welcome!

[@marsgzy]

+1

[@graceliang2227]

Me,too😊

[@fifiGirl13]

Me too

[@tommos1]

The concept of food-themed streets should go global. Australia should start a meat pie street or a fish and chips street.

[@BlondieinChina]

omg I am SOOO on board for this hahahaha

[@user-wm9qi3tk9i]

haha

[@ianmontgomery7534]

China does it quite often and not just for foos. When I worked in Zhuhai I used to go shopping for tools for work in - yes Tool Street. It made things so much easier haven't different suppliers close to each other.

[@jeffreyINAus]

Near Harries street ,oppisite UTS ,there is a southasia-style food alley

[@MD4564]

Western countries would be boring, compared to Asian countries. Would have too boring.

[@arafsadventures]

Food is great in China 😋 One of the reasons why I live here 😊

[@arafsadventures]

@@zackk7175 If I knew I'd tell you my friend

[@sofia246]

​@zackk7175 its because of politics. However, you can access KZbin pretty easily in china though, many Chinese ppl from China has KZbin, and the government doesn't do anything honestly, they kinda just encourage you to not use it; but China has many apps that substitute western apps, and they prefer Chinese ones, bc they are just used to it and has many videos from KZbin too

[@China-in-2185]

@@zackk7175 中国不禁KZbin中国的youku怎么起来了呢？应该保护本土企业。

[@user-ml7rd9yk8z]

@@China-in-2185 没有什么比发展经济，基础建设。民生福祉更重要。事实证明。关停了互联网与外界的联系是对的。

[@Scott-vk8cr]

@@anfang_l I dont think China is developing anymore, it almost needs its own category. Most of the cities in the east coast are as developed as any in the world but the western region is almost the opposite.

[@tonyatnz]

Very interesting that finding Chinese 美食攻略 from 老外😅， 我都没去过那么多地方😂。👍

[@rootbeer4004]

Your Chongqing task force experience has prepared you very well!

[@BlondieinChina]

HAHAHAHAH one of my favourite videos everrrrrrr

[@DrakeLimOfficial]

I very much agree! She is now the spice queen.

[@asl6304]

The number of people all over the food streets is insane! I love the design on the Changsha milk tea cups. That ridiculously long selfie stick is so cool!

[@zachh7588]

It's so nostalgic watching this, following your camera to re-explore my hometown. I have been living in Sydney for 6 years now, and prior to this, 12 years in Singapore. Last time I visited Changsha was 5 years ago, and it has changed so much that I would be lost. Thank you for filming the mouthwatering food and the beauty of new Changsha, the night view was stunning! P.S. the island in the middle of Xiangjiang 橘子洲 was naturally formed due to sand deposition, and that's the reason the city was named 长沙, long-strip sand, or at least one of the more believiable versions of the reason behind the name of the city.

[@BlondieinChina]

Thank you so much for watching and for your informative comment! Interesting to know how the skinny island came to be!

[@vieworama8188]

Hello from singapore

[@GL-iv4rw]

Changsha is the Xiang cultural capital is it not?

[@rodicboxer]

@@BlondieinChina Many Chinese know the name of the island, 橘子洲, because of a very famous poetry(沁园春·长沙) wrote by Chairman Mao in his early 30s.

[@janet2964]

长沙was the name of city since 2000 years ago

[@JohnnysCafe_]

That's very good to see a city so proud of it's food and celebrating it all over.

[@casarive14]

I’ve shared your videos with my girlfriend lately. We plan to travel in the future once we finish our degrees, and watching you has made me desperately want to explore China with her

[@user-ml7rd9yk8z]

欢迎欢迎。

[@FanxiangLi-zi4fw]

Welcome to China

[@barkbarkfox]

Welcome to Changsha! I moved overseas 10 years ago and every time I visited hometown there was something new!

[@scotttan6377]

@17:48 "That brings us to the end of our day here in Changsha." Say it ain't so !! This episode went by too fast ! You covered a lot of ground !! @17:28 cityscape light show was spectacular ! Thank you so much Amy !!

[@boyiyelcham2630]

The Island called ‘橘子洲’ ‘the orange island’, It is not man-made, but existed thousands of years ago. At the earliest time, only a small part was exposed, and it looked like a long sandbar. This is also the origin of the name of the city of Changsha(长沙）(long sands).so Changsha is one of the Chinese cities that has not changed its name in more than thousands years.

[@patriciac3125]

Changsha is named after the star “Changsha” of Corvi. "天文长沙一星，在轸四星之侧。上为辰象，下为郡县"

[@trivia-love]

i just have to say, i have been watching you for some time now and i admire you so much. it has been a dream of mine to solo travel, especially to east asia but i keep delaying that due to my really bad social anxiety. i could never walk around a city carefree as you do, talking into a camera, people staring at me. going to restaurants alone, especially in foreign countries, where i don't know much about the food. but seeing you so confident on the streets of china makes me really want to get out there. thank you so much for sharing chinese culture, especially the food always makes my mouth water!! sending much love from germany :)

[@MrJoe-jj2yn]

中国欢迎你❤

[@graceliang2227]

If you know a little Chinese or English, you can ask for help in the streets.welcome to China 😄

[@TtTt-tb8zm]

Feel free to come to China! The cities here are the safest places in the world, 24/7. And don't worry, no one will be staring at you because there are so many foreigners here already - we're used to it :) In the cities, you can easily communicate in English, many young people in China can speak at least a little bit of English.

[@malagebide]

中国很安全，你如果不想说话，用翻译软件吧😂

[@CN_SFY_General]

China is safe. Do not worry!

[@marsgzy]

I'm Chinese and haven't gotten a chance to visit China since the pandemic started. Your video is so good that it brings me joy every time I watch it. Thank you!

[@juandenz2008]

Nice tour of Changsha and good job promoting the Insta360 X3 ! I really want one now ! ha ha

[@lovebyciel9478]

loving your energy, thanks for the beautiful vlog

[@BlondieinChina]

Aww thank you so much!

[@mitko174]

i live for your videos amy! im coming to china this summer, i will be spending most of the time in shantou and i couldn’t be more excited to try to visit as many places as i can from what you’ve showed us! 牛肉火锅 with 沙茶酱 here i come!!

[@BlondieinChina]

So excited for you to visit! Shantou is FULL of yummy foods, I made a few videos from there last year that you can check out!

[@mitko174]

@@BlondieinChina i’ve watched all of your videos already haha

[@user-wf8xs5ev1m]

汕头比较排外😢，不知道外国人咋样

[@_cherly5097]

茶颜悦色 is definitely the one thing I like the best in Changsha. I on average ordered 4 cups each day when I visited there. What really stands out from any other milk tea is the tea flavor. Nothing comes close in Beijing. I really like 三季虫。Black tea base as 幽兰拿铁, but with higher grade black tea. When I left Changsha, I ordered my last two cups in the train station, took it on the train and I enjoyed on my way back.

[@boyiyelcham2630]

三季虫 the best❤ ❤❤❤

[@r3dpowel796]

Yeahhhhh changsha Noodle🎉🎉🎉🎉 I also used to dislike spicy food But the more you eat it the more tolerance and taste makes it 100% better.

[@Runningbowels]

Awesome adventure Blondie! Thanks for taking us along! I was yelling through my monitor hoping you get that second serving of milk tea. Food looked delicious!

[@BlondieinChina]

hahhahaha I have zero regrets about that second milk tea!!!

[@georgec9765]

Same feelings lol

[@manuesiaDeluxe]

Spending time with you looks so exciting!💥 I can't wait to visit China and see all these beautiful places in person😍I admire you for your confidence in terms of filming, I would feel so uncomfortable in Germany doing that, the mentality is way too negative and weird.🥴Wish I can overcome this fear one day 🙏 Greetings from Berlin 🖤❤💛

[@luraochen1192]

@乐居全屋 去中国的直播公司待两天就习惯了😂

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst]

Fascinating as always. I'm thinking I may have finally caught up with your videos. I've never felt so excited and caught up in a video as much as today; I wonder why 🤔 Your videos just keep me wanting more. And oh my gosh, I now know where I want to visit desperately. So stupid not to have accepted that job offer in Hong Kong in 1980. I've missed out on so much 😭

[@dadatobe]

it's been more than twenty years since I've been to Changsha last time. Those streets in the city, and 橘子洲 (that island in the middle of the river) look so different now! Want to go to Changsha again! thanks Amy for this lovely video!

[@micti8myd]

Yessss always in the mood for blondie in China 🥰🥰

[@BlondieinChina]

Woo! That's what I like to hear!!! Thanks for commenting and supporting, Kalen!!

[@taylorlynn9233]

the buildings lighting up was so beautiful!

[@shiyuwang3689]

I'm so jealous of you Amy.😢 I really want to go to Changsha again! Changsha is known for the flavors that go well with rice, so if you get the chance please do try pairing them with rice! Even a simple winter melon can be made very flavorful by the chefs in Changsha!🤤 I just wondered, maybe it’s a good choice to refer to the restaurants recommended by 绵羊料理! She's from Changsha, so she's recommending restaurants that are really good but that most tourists don't know about! Also, this island in the heart of the river is a natural formation. It is probably one of the most famous islands in China, called "橘子洲", which is famous for the poem "沁园春·长沙" written by Mao Zedong. This poem is very well written! Almost every line in the poem is famous in the Chinese cultural context. That's why Changsha gets a huge number of tourists every year during the National Day. ❤

[@CLONDONH]

Love this Changsha trip!! It really makes me wanna visit there next time when I'm back home in China!! The light-show was amazing and the food~ omg~ but the highlight was the insta360 shots! they're amazing and really captured interesting views, including other people's confusing look at the super-duper long camera stick LOL we gotta be careful not to hit others hahaha

[@BlondieinChina]

Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you liked it!

[@jessexi]

Thanks Amy for taking me explore Changsha city, which I am always keen on visiting one day. The milk tea 茶颜悦色 name is very poetic and I love how they sound similar to 察言阅色 as normal 成语 as normal people would easily memorise but also express a way to appreciate the favour of tea by replacing characters with the same sound. Nice creativity here. The most successful branding idea I would say, in the bubble tea industry.

[@jessexi]

And I also noted that you said “red tea” to refer to 红茶，but literally it translates to black tea for 红茶 haha

[@vieworama8188]

The first bowl of beef noodles looks picturesque! The scenery is amazing and the food looks good! So many young people there I can tell that they are enjoying themselves too

[@tanpengguan]

Your video is a joy to watch. That is so much excitement in your voice. Great job.

[@willchu]

Watching this video brings me back memories of 2019 when I was in Changsha. Thanks for the upload.

[@xs8581]

Amy, thanks for the marvelous content ❤

[@BlondieinChina]

Thank you so much for watching!!!

[@Vntoronto]

Hi Amy👋🏻👋🏻 OMG I’d LOVE to visit Changsha someday! Love all the scenery you visited there, especially the beautiful views of the special spot with cable car.🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 Thank you so much for taking us there! This place is so phenomenal and magical!🤩🍡🦞🧋✨🍜💯📸

[@MS-uj5yo]

I love this video, since it's a mix of food and city walk experience.

[@BenjiSun]

Thanks Amy! This is exactly what i've been looking forward to. I'm going to memorize this video for when i get to visit Changsha.

[@user-wx2nl2vz6r]

Thank you for the video, Amy. My hometown is Changsha, and during the more than 10 years away from Hunan, the food I missed the most was rice noodles.

[@eddiegerahty3454]

Thank you for creating yet another wonderful video! Your positive energy throughout the lengthy recording really brightened up my day and lifted my spirits. Watching it was truly enjoyable and brought me so much joy. Thanks again! transcend...lol

[@BlondieinChina]

Thank you SO much for that really sweet comment Zach, hearing feedback from long time subscribers like yourself mean the world to me!!! Wishing you a wonderful day

[@yifeitong]

As a Chinese I have not stepped in Changsha yet but your video does draw my interest! You did a amazing tour with so dedicated food culture introduction, thanks a lot, Amy !

[@nonameinemoji]

Really enjoyed this video. I’ve always wanted to go Changsha and 嗦粉. Thanks Amy! Now I know where to go!❤

[@richardcooper]

Awesome as always doing Aussie proud ;)

[@justthen]

What a amazing video as always, as a Chinese you know more than us about our own country especially foooooood of course, thank you Amy!

[@smsmart1111]

You are finally in Changsha. This video really reminds me of my days in Hunan University. Changsha is a great city with both culture, history and food. Enjoy your stay.

[@xxCablexx]

yum, yum, yummm, everything looks so good, I want to try it all, and the 360 camera is amazing, I'm lovin' all the angles it can capture, very happy to see you get a good helping of cream to combat those spices, I have to visit there someday

[@oliveheadwhoa]

Yum! What a great day! Thanks for taking us with you

[@royabcde]

I presume Changsha is actually named after this very thin island on the river, because Chang means Long, and Sha is sand or sandbank. So a very long sandbank is what it exactly is. I remember walking hours from the middle of the island to get to the very tip.

[@stevengu930]

The name Changsha has a history of more than 2,200 years. It was originally derived from the corresponding Changsha star in the sky. China was observing the universe thousands of years ago

[@hammothw4814]

@@stevengu930 all people/civilizations that were around thousands of years ago were also observing the sky and stars. it was necessary.

[@lybbijourjour329]

I come from Changsha , I have been lived in Canada many years ago,thank you so much for your video! ❤

[@Mich-hb3rr]

我是也外国人住在澳大利亚，想中国 😢 thank you Blondie! Love living through your videos. Hope to go back later this year. Great video

[@BlondieinChina]

Hope to see you in China later this year! All the best

[@gonku]

I have inquired about the ticket from Melbourne to Shanghai for a round trip of 2000 AUD, so pack your suitcase and GO!😉

[@stonetrouble5053]

What a great camera! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@derektoronto1]

Amy, I see you come prepare with your black vest. Protecting your white top! Lol Another great video btw!

[@BlondieinChina]

hahahahahahah, slowly but surely, I am learning!!!

[@RespectOthers1]

I like that you probably burned the same number of calories as you consumed making this appealing video! :D

[@BlondieinChina]

hahahah I think that is probably true!

[@vivih7919]

I love your videos！I feel like you know more about Chinese food than us. You definitely did a lot of research before you eat food. I love your videos through your own perspectives to know deeply about our culture.

[@BlondieinChina]

Thank you so much! I put a lot of time and effort and research into this video so I'm glad you saw that in this video!!

[@sandrodietiker9412]

This is such a lovely video, thank you so much, Amy! 😊. I am from Changsha and live with my boyfriend now in Switzerland. In one week we are gonna fly to Changsha for three weeks. My boyfriend wanna try everything that you have showed in this video😊😊😊...

[@sherrywen7065]

终于来长沙了啊!!! Changsha is my hometown and I’m super excited for to you finally visit Changsha 🎉❤😊

[@michellezhu1559]

I just love your videos Amy! You’re just effortless humorous and fun to watch! Had to pause and left a comment here while you were doing your walk and talk and eat situation lol. You know what I was thinking when you lined up for the second cup of milk tea? Did she have another tablet?😂

[@BlondieinChina]

Aww thank you so much Michelle! As for the lacteeze tablets - I have about 100 of them hahahahhaah

[@michellezhu1559]

@@BlondieinChina Now that's a relief lol. Can't wait for your new videos.

[@yannikin]

Infectious attitude and energy in every video. Thank you!

[@shijuokphun1379]

Although I am Chinese, but it's been a long time I haven't be there! This channel it's what i need to feel home.

[@BigTravelBigFood]

Where the line is longest lol tried true and tested. I definitely use this in China as well

[@abbycai6932]

Thank you Amy, your videos always make me hungry.

[@itchyfeetwilltravelk5122]

Awesome, really enjoyed watching this one. ❤

[@cchen9981]

I'm from Hunan and this makes me miss Changsha sooo much! You hit all the must dos and eats!

[@SoSab]

I recently bought the insta 360 for my KZbin videos! Thanks Amy for the recommendations I love it 🥰

[@leongsam1075]

So impressed with insta-360, and you got me tempted to go Changsha.. another CHINA place added to my bucket list! Oh Mann, you're a good blondie!!!

[@willisliang2368]

thanks for the video!! I can't wait to go to ChangSha after watching the episode!!

[@jeonjeon_guki1586]

i am really entertained! do more of these videos!

[@sastravithkhieu9353]

I always enjoy watching your videos.

[@LorwaiTan]

Love, love, love your vlogs..you'd make an excellent tour guide 🎉

[@Johnwalkstheworld]

I must say you did a good job with the Insta 360 x3. I want one for my vlogs now. Who do I call??? 😂 Are you bringing it to Italy

[@gonku]

You can find it on Amazon😂

[@lynmay1336]

The noodles you had is the most famous one in Changde, Hunan!!! It is so gooooooood!!!--from a local from Changde.

[@lunalulu9810]

♥ I'm always sad at the end of your videos that it's over already :D Love your content and keep going!!! xx

[@Moksha-Raver]

Oolong is the best tea, so you were recommended a good choice. I remember Gweilo 60 visiting that same indoor market. Changsha looks like a very enjoyable city. Great video.

[@tjinc002]

You are adventurous eater and wonderful adventure as always.

[@BlondieinChina]

Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

[@maxyang7919]

Liking the fact that I contributed the first like!

[@BlondieinChina]

Thanks Max!!

[@HAKAKA1000]

Another awesome food tour! And shout out to that 4 seconds Attack on Titan reference 😂

[@bamboohistorypodcast5250]

Awesome vid Amy, Changsha is an amazing city! If you're still around you need to try the famous Huo Gong Dian (火宫殿) restaurant! It's dim sum style but the dishes all Hunan dishes. And also the scallion pancake "cong you ba ba" (葱油粑粑) is a very tasty street snack as well :)

[@ulozia9362]

i am from Changsha and I can definitely say that you picked all the best foods ❤

[@Tkufoy]

You make me drool like the Food Ranger used to do it. Thank you Aimee.

[@etlay5684]

That milk tea looks so delicious and I specially like the name of the tea shop,..creative and poetic. I think there was a tea shop with the same name in Cabramatta NSW but has since closed down.

[@lliebenbaum3432]

That’s my hometown and I’ve left the city for ten years now. It’s really touching to see all the lights turned on by the river, reminds me of my great old time in high school. Thank you for this great video.

[@fontaschan4665]

In fact the best spot to view the light show is on top of the Yuelu mountain, where you can overlook the whole city besides the light show, and enjoy the breeze, especially in a full moon night.

[@MrSchtickyrice]

The sandbar in the middle of the river is 橘子洲. They used to grow oranges here, but the island has become a prime tourist destination. This island was made famous by a Mao poem and his calligraphy. The southern tip of the island has an atrocious statue of a young Mao's head without a body on a giant rock base that looks like a platter.

[@jasonding4343]

Wow, so nice to see your video about 长沙！

[@JakobStrasser]

What I remember from Changsha was that every dish was either red, white or red & white. Covered in chili, covered in garlic or covered in both. Everything was delicious!

[@hwwong2881]

Excellent entertaining video, Blondie.

[@vincentchan9995]

OMG, I'm now currently living in Changsha and I think Changsha is one of the best places to live in the world. Talking about Chayanyuese, which was named Sexy Tea officially, it's definitely the name card of Changsha. Very tasty and cheap with its price. And if you got a chance, you can try your best to feel the culture of Chayanyuese, it's really really really really special.

[@susanl.6524]

I really love your videos! I learned a lot about chinese food. You make me want to go to China and try all these delicious food! Thank you! 😅

[@kuoliu1978]

You have got all the right places to go in Changsha!

[@tdxownyou]

00:58 Amy’s post covid “Keep your distance from me” tool

[@BlondieinChina]

LOL!

[@user-zy7wj7yl2s]

I have been in Changsha 4 years ago, and now I really miss Chayanyuese, especially the Youlan latte, which is their house special.

[@keyezhou4223]

I feel like Mao’s statue is like a must-go on the island. I’m surprised that you didn’t go there haha. Anyways, looking forward to more contents for your trip to Changsha!

[@miaomiaochan]

I love noodles from every cuisine, so that noodle museum in itself is worth a trip to Changsha.

[@JichengPeng]

Welcome to Changsha... That is my hometown. I have been stuck at USA since COVID broke out.. Have Fun there!!!

[@hjblue4739]

welcome to my hometown! the island 橘子洲 you visited is natural. and actually it is how the name of the city’s name comes from: 长沙 = a long sandy island in the river

[@jamesyao1690]

Greetings from Adelaide! Superb video!

[@bertochan4344]

Great vid as always Amy! Also literally spat out my drink when I saw that Insta360 closeup shot of your face all stretched out. 🤣

[@heesingsia4634]

We have luojia changsha black stinky tofu on sale in Malaysia too. I must say I really enjoy this black version as it's not stinky at all, the soup that gets soaked up into the tofu is so freaking good and it really warms the soul

[@weebinside1502]

Light show on the buildings was beautiful 🥰

[@arnaudn8100]

Best moment at 10:22 and creamy part at the end, u a pro🤫😈... Please keep up your videos, amazing to discover China cuisine

[@lanma3746]

Thank you very much for your videos, thank you for your share 😄 😊 😀

[@matthewd2630]

Changsha yes!! Living in Canada but from Changsha!

[@silvyrlee]

amy 一定要去吃罗家臭豆腐！！！在坡子街前门那家。我以前去的时候它还是一个老爷爷在一个很小的屋子里卖，他做的是真的超级香！！！排队的人也非常多，而且老爷子很个性，我问他他几点开门，他说他想几点开就几点开，卖完就关门😂 但是他做的臭豆腐是我吃过的最好的，比黑色经典或者那个什么鼓的都要好吃！很脆很香！

[@silvyrlee]

我觉得我记错了，好多年前去的，那是坡子街还是太平街啊？反正就是顺着五四广场地铁站那里去的😂 那个什么鼓就是文和友臭豆腐就在视频里面出现那个，它好咸，我觉得不好吃… 罗家臭豆腐最棒😋🤤

[@silvyrlee]

@9527 chen 尝一下也无事呀，他们家的臭豆腐真的脆脆的，很香！我心心念念好多年，下次去长沙一定要吃😋