In Wuhan, crayfish is a popular late-night snack. The owner of "Liangliang Shrimp Balls" speaks with pride about the secret to their grilled shrimp that has captured the hearts of Wuhanese: "My boss is dedicated to making the shrimp delicious." In addition to grilling shrimp, this shrimp-grilling couple takes a break from work every year to travel, using their actions to write their own romantic story.

The addictive "Chongqing Fold" is a 3D version of grilled dried tofu that is unique to Chongqing. Unlike other regions where dried tofu is eaten flat, Chongqing's grilled dried tofu is rolled up with lots of pickled vegetables and scallions. Therefore, the grilled dried tofu, which is full of ingredients, looks like a wormhole model made by Einstein and is unique to Chongqing's barbecue stalls. Meanwhile, the combination of perilla and false bamboo shoots in Nanning's barbecue will also test the taste adaptation of unfamiliar diners.

Fang Jiutian, a legendary figure in Harbin's barbecue scene, is a seasoned barbecue master who rose to fame with his barbecue shop in a narrow alley without even a restroom. Yangzhou's "Third Brother" Barbecue, famous for their large skewers, has been a favorite of generations of students. In Fuzhou, Fujian, the versatile Ah Long runs his barbecue stall amidst towering skyscrapers. In Guangdong, Feng Tonghui's invention of a wind tube has become the most handy barbecue tool. From north to south, these barbecue veterans are guardians of the joyous skewer, heating up the fiercely lived human experience with laughter and tears, and the ups and downs of life, amidst the bustling and dusty world.

In Liaoyuan, Jilin, Xiaojun's roasted silkworms are freshly skewered and grilled until fully cooked with crispy skin and juicy meat. Roasted moth and green silkworm are also popular dishes. In Baise, Guangxi, Pingjie's roasted pig eyes are cooked to crispy perfection. Live Brother's grilled abalone in Guangzhou and Liuge's roasted pork brain in Chongqing are both savory delicacies. Lao Wang's grilled lamb balls in Xuzhou are tender, chewy, and aromatic. Oil belly is grilled until tender and rolled up in a special pancake for a unique texture. Barbecue with heavy flavors is a rare treat to share, and the alluring and slightly dark taste of barbecue and the night is an eternal understanding.

Uncle Aisanjiang in Yili is good at roasting lamb. In addition to lamb and lamb chops, his hidden roasted specialties, such as "saipi" and tender roasted milk foam, are unclear to even the locals. Roasted "pork head" (pork head) in Lishui, Zhejiang, is already considered a normal food, but the pig gums, pig nose tendons, and pig eyeballs that reappear after pig head segmentation start to challenge diners again. The roasted small intestine in Anshun, Guizhou, not only arouses the appetite of offal lovers, but also soothes everyone's tense nerves. In Lijiang, Yunnan, there is a group of noble chickens in Lao Hong's house, which are obviously not ordinary. Lao Hong considers them as "comrades-in-arms," and even won first prize in a cockfighting competition in Lincang thanks to them. However, the 200-meter away barbecue shop is their final destination, and it also makes Lao Hong's most highly praised roasted dish - roasted chicken feet.

Jilin BBQ has the bold and unrestrained style of Northeast China, and the BBQ in Yanji town, far away from the city, is equally impressive. Xiao Song, the technical leader of "Lao Song BBQ" in Daxinggou, had worked alone abroad for several years. He chose to return home to sell BBQ simply because it was "close to his own life." In Chele, Xinjiang, it is more common and convenient to barbecue a whole lamb. No complicated skills or seasonings are needed, just apply a simple dough on the lamb, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and for a moment it seems like giving the lamb a whitening bath. Then it is wrapped in several layers of cloth to prevent heat loss before being placed in the tandoor oven.

Er Dan's grilled catfish with Zao Hua honey from a friend's home. Lanzhou's lamb skewers with meat, garlic, and wine. Fujian's Quanzhou ancient house's barbecue with vegetables for a healthy taste. Gu Cuojia's restaurant's grilled chicken wings with sweet peanut sauce. "Yueyashan Barbecue" at Southwest Jiaotong University's Emei campus is a hidden gem for students to gather and enjoy grilled skewers. Drinking fermented glutinous rice and wolfberry beer adds to the experience. Graduating students enjoy ordering grilled skewers from the "Worldly Temptations Guide" takeout.

Ningxia's Yinchuan Baozi's grilled lamb trotters have a soft and tender skin that regains elasticity in the subtle moment between charred and burnt. Liaoning's Jinzhou Wu Ge's grilled crab and chicken feet have a rough texture mixed with delicacy. Yunnan's Kunming Yin Dajie's raw grilled chicken feet have a precise timing to balance the taste and texture. Anhui's Chuzhou Lao Meng's grilled lobsters are strictly grilled for no more than two minutes with a salty and refreshing flavor and the charred aroma of high heat fused with the spiciness of thirteen spices.