A look at the more traditional side of our city...

Well, this is a brief look at the more "cultural" side of our city. Much of the footage is from an area called the "wholesale market" and reflects a more traditional view of the culture.

2000 Year Old Village:

The following is from a trip we took a year and a half ago to a 2000 year old village several hours outside the city. It was absolutely beautiful. The house we stayed in was lived in by the same family for 300 years, and the family before that, for over 100. No one knew the real age of the house! Notice the defensive towers connected to many of the houses. Enjoy!

HotPot:

This clip is about a local specialty. Kind of like fondue..
It is by far the favorite dish for the locals. A few years ago there were
over 6,000 Hotpot Restaurants in the city..

WARNING:
Those with weak stomachs should not see what REAL Asian food looks like!

This array is tame compared to what locals themselves would order…
p.s.. That special sauce~ is pure beef oil. According to yin-yang, the uncooked beef is considered a cold food, then cooked in hot, it then must then return back to its former cold state in the dipping sauce. Thus, keeping balance and harmony.