Next stop is South Shaanxi Road.

What most intrigued me about this spot, other than the decor of all low kiddie-sized tables and chairs, was the Shaanxi rice wine.

Many of the sales staff said their customers were from Shanxi; Inner Mongolia, Northeast China, Shandong and Shaanxi were also mentioned.

The latest LVMH handbag on the arm of a Shanghai yuppie is a a year's earnings for a Shaanxi farmer.

Most people who have experienced street food in Beijing, Shanghai, or Xi'an will recognize roujiamo, a Shaanxi specialty consisting of a pita-like bun filled with fatty pork and shredded vegetables.