Table for one! China's solo dining trend

In this episode of Round Table, Niu Honglin, along with Steve and Yushan, discuss the booming solo dining market in China, driven by a growing number of single-person households and changing consumer habits. They explore how restaurants and food delivery services are adapting to cater to individual diners with specialized menus, portion sizes, and dining setups. The conversation covers the shift in attitudes towards eating alone, from being seen as lonely to a form of self-care and a preferential choice. The hosts then transition to the topic of gold panning tourism in China, where former mine towns are attracting families and tourists seeking experiential travel. They delve into the blend of history, industry, and entertainment offered by these mining-themed parks, including gold museums, tours of historical mining tunnels, and hands-on activities like gold jewelry making.