A Chinese man is making good money for cooking traditional food at a Chinese restaurant in Morocco. Wang Luping, a native of Zhejiang Province in eastern China, earns 100,000 yuan (about $15,500) a month for running his “Great Wall” restaurant.
A Chinese man is making good money for cooking traditional food at a Chinese restaurant in Morocco. Wang Luping, a native of Zhejiang Province in eastern China, earns 100,000 yuan (about $15,500) a month for running his “Great Wall” restaurant.
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According to China News, Wang serves Sichuan dishes to Chinese tourists in the country, which only started accepting them without visas in June 2016. Before the visa-free policy, less than 1,000 Chinese tourists visited Morocco annually, Wang said.
Now, he estimates there has been a six-fold increase in Chinese visitors. He opened the restaurant in January to address the needs of Chinese tourists who often find it challenging to adapt to local food.
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Fortunately, Wang goes to a local vegetable market first thing every morning to pick out the freshest ingredients. Photo: Nextshark
Fortunately, Wang goes to a local vegetable market first thing every morning to pick out the freshest ingredients. Photo: Nextshark
Wang decorated the restaurant’s interior with Chinese elements, such as couplets, lanterns and old-fashioned wooden armchairs Photo: Nextshark
It’s not just about Chinese tourists, however. According to Wang, people in Morocco are also excited about learning Chinese food and culture. He often receives questions about random aspects of China, which he is more than happy to answer in hopes of sharing more information about his homeland.
