The film follows the people and workers of Xi'an through the whole process of making a bowl of the local special - biangbiang noodles. Farmers working in wheat fields, workers in the factory turning wheat into flour, cooks and guests in noodle restaurants enjoying cooking and eating noodles.
The film shows the rich world of Xi'an, the simple, quiet, relaxing countryside, to the dynamic, busy, ever flowing rhythm of the city. The films main focus is the people of Xi'an, their authenticity, their enthusiasm, and the landscapes and the world in which they live. The landscapes and cityscapes tell a story of their own, as do the faces of the people.