In China, the freshness of food is so important that some people shop twice daily for ingredients that are appreciated not only for fine flavors but also for their health-promoting properties. This video follows cookbook author and world traveler Paulette Mitchell to Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town, to visit markets that hum with activity both day and night. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 01, 2010. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Worksheet available under Additional info tag.

Hong Kong: East Meets West (5:11) -- In the Market (3:13) -- Fa Yuen Market: Meats and Seafood (2:54) -- Fa Yuen Market: Vegetables (2:35) -- Temple Street Night Market (3:44) -- Zhujiajiao: Venice of China (2:07) -- Shanghai: City of Tea and Dumplings (3:47).