a town built on rivers and canals.

The beautiful village in southern China

is an hour's drive from the metropolis of Guangzhou.

Water towns like this

used to be more common in this part of China.

Many of them have been demolished

to make way for new buildings.

But Fengjian has been preserved as a tourist destination,

with its canals,

centuries-old bridges,

and impeccable street food.

And here are five dishes you don't want to miss.

This dish, steamed in a giant box,

is one of the main reasons why locals visit Fengjian.

Visit on a weekend, and you can see the shop steam a whole pig.

Fish is a staple ingredient in this part of China,

and this shop owner says every family here

knows how to make fish cakes.

They are made from mud carp,

a common species in southern China.

This cold dish is another example

of how locals make the most out of mud carp.

This dessert is a signature dish in this region,

and it doesn't take long to make.

The town of Fengjian offers a rare

opportunity to try this dish fresh.

You can find these five foods here, at this location.

And as always, feel free to taste around.

In our next episode, we travel to Tianjin,

a port city in northeastern China

to show you five exciting street snacks.

And if you missed our Beijing "5 Street Eats,"

then check out this video.

And feel free to explore some of our other episodes

in the links below.

Until next time, happy eating wherever you are.