A Day Trip in Wuzhou

## Wuzhou's Vibrant Charm

Wuzhou's Arcade City holds the most captivating local flavors of this city.

At 6 a.m., steam from soy milk rises first between the arcade pillars. The owner of the rice noodle stall deftly lifts the bamboo steamer, filling the entire street with the aroma of rice and soy sauce. On small stools under the arcades, elderly neighbors always gather, enjoying the most authentic Wuzhou breakfast: a bowl of Bingquan soy milk with two fried dough sticks.

In the afternoon, sunlight slants through the arcades, casting patterns on the weathered walls. Grannies slowly push dessert carts past, with herbal jelly and mung bean soup gently swaying in glass jars. Around the corner, the owner of an herbal tea shop adds freshly brewed bansa to a copper pot, its bitter fragrance carrying far.

As night falls, the night market under the arcades comes alive. The freshness of river snails, the braised aroma of beef offal, and the smoky scent of barbecue intertwine. Young people weave through the arcades with bubble tea in hand, while elders fan themselves with palm-leaf fans, enjoying the cool breeze. On second-floor balconies, freshly washed clothes still drip, glimmering faintly under neon lights.

This is Wuzhou—a city that lives within its arcades. Every weathered brick and every wisp of cooking smoke tells the story of life's most authentic flavors.

You can stay at Venus Hotel, explore the arcade market downstairs in the morning, then ride a scooter around the entire city—it's quite an amusing way to experience Wuzhou!

Post by Hill Ashley Ash | May 18, 2025