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Final stop on Curt's journey to discover the flavor of China's intangible heritage remains Huangshan, Anhui Province.
In the narrow alleys, Curt goes in search of a legendary local dish, stinky mandarin fish, that has grown into a multi-billion-yuan flavor economy.
At a local restaurant, he learns the traditional techniques behind preparing this famous dish.
At a modern production facility, he witnesses how technology is transforming the fish's journey, with standardized processes and cold-chain logistics bringing this specialty to dining tables across China.
Through tofu, tea, and stinky mandarin fish, Curt's journey across Anhui is a flavorful exploration of China's rich intangible heritage. As China celebrates its Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 14, these culinary traditions remind us that heritage is not just preserved in museums and textbooks -- they continue to evolve, inspire, and connect generations at the dinner table and beyond.■
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