Food Safari in Yunnan | Rice noodles

The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train.

Over the ensuing century, the cities along the railway have cultivated distinctive culinary cultures, like gems adorning Yunnan's landscapes.

The documentary series"Food Safari in Yunnan," a collaborative production by China News Network, Yunnan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and China News Service Yunnan Branch, zooms in on the unique cuisines and culinary traditions of cities along the railway line, presenting local customs, products, and cultural charm to a global audience.

Rice noodles are the most distinctive delicacy enjoyed by the public in Yunnan. As part of the routine and a favorite of Yunnan people, the sentiment toward a bowl of rice noodles represents the longing and homesickness for the homeland of the Yunnan people thousands of miles away from their home.