Tracking down an old friend, Herbert, a transplanted native of Holland, Martin visits the quaint enclave of Yangshuo. Herbert has established a cozy bed and breakfast hotel here and he invites Martin along on a bicycle tour of the town. Soon Martin finds himself amidst many international visitors, for Yangshuo has become a popular tourist destination. At Herbert's bed and breakfast, the guests are treated to a cooking class, in which they learn how authentic local dishes are made. Finding himself in his culinary element once again, Martin is only too glad to lend a hand with the cooking and teaching.