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Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Tomorrow's Chengdu
Season 1
Episode 102
Martin explores the new township of Tianfu, a model of future cities in China. Martin meets software developers and dines the popular choice for lunch among many new tech workers in Tianfu. Later, Martin samples the molecular gastronomy of chef Huang atop a Chengdu high rise. He rides off in one of the city’s popular ‘shared’ bikes.
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Martin marvels at the New Silk Road Railway which connects Chengdu to Western Europe.
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Martin learns about authentic cooking on a family farm in Chengdu.
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Martin tours the thriving art scene in Chengdu.
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Martin meets up with many talented children from Chengdu.
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Martin explains a Chengdu snack called xiao chi.
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Martin dives into the world of Sichuan cuisine.
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Martin learns about the culture of wine (baijiu)-making or in China.
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Martin sees the fertile farmland which gave rise to the city of Chengdu.
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Martin learns about the life and cuisine of the mountains of Sichuan.
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Martin explores some of Chungdu's well-known tea plantations.
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Martin explores several of Chengdu’s estimated 30,000 hot pot restaurants.
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In Chengdu, Martin feeds pandas, harvests bamboo and meets artists.