Restaurant owner finds his passion in lamian

In the bustling streets of Wuhan, Hubei province, a lamian, or hand-pulled noodle, shop has become a culinary sanctuary where customers flock to experience its unique flavors, thanks to Han Sulayman's dedication to spreading the lamian culture of his hometown.

The 28-year-old, a member of the Salar ethnic group from Hualong Hui autonomous county in Haidong, Qinghai province, is the owner of the shop and has been working in the lamian industry since he was 18.

In 2008, Han's father scraped together 5,000 yuan ($690) to bring him to Wuhan to join one of his distant relatives' lamian shops. Faced with an unfamiliar environment, he did not fear but viewed this challenge as an opportunity for growth.