Food & Cuisine
90 articlesDunhuang City
Dunhuang is a historic city in Gansu province, renowned for its ancient Silk Road heritage and cultural significance.
Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice, the 22nd of China's 24 solar terms, marks the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere.
Kung Pao Chicken
A traditional Chinese dish of stir-fried chicken with peanuts and vegetables, known for its balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors.
Zhongyuan Festival
The Zhongyuan Festival, also known as the Ghost Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday honoring ancestors and helping wandering spirits.
Cold Food Festival
Traditional Chinese festival commemorating Jie Zhitui with customs of eating cold food and tomb sweeping.
Laozi
Laozi, also known as Lao-Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism.
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy is a traditional art form using brush and ink to create aesthetically pleasing writing.
Lacquerware
Lacquerware is a traditional craft involving the application of lacquer to create durable, decorative objects with a rich history spanning thousands of years.
Dragon Headraising Day
Traditional Chinese festival marking the beginning of spring agricultural activities and dragon worship.
Xiao Nian: The Chinese Little New Year
Xiao Nian, or Little New Year, is a traditional Chinese festival marking the beginning of preparations for the Lunar New Year.
Moutai Liquor
Moutai is a premium Chinese baijiu produced in Maotai Town, Guizhou Province, renowned for its unique flavor and cultural significance.
Shaoxing Wine
Shaoxing wine is a traditional Chinese yellow wine with over 2,500 years of history, renowned for its amber color, rich aroma, and complex flavor profile.
Huangjiu
Huangjiu is a traditional Chinese fermented rice wine with a history spanning over 8,000 years.
Qixi Festival
The Qixi Festival, also known as the Double Seventh Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday with origins dating back over 3,000 years.
Old Beijing Noodles with Soybean Paste
Traditional Beijing dish featuring wheat noodles with fermented soybean paste and seasonal vegetables.
Pu'er Tea
Pu'er tea is a traditional Chinese tea variety from Yunnan province, known for its unique fermentation process and aging potential.
Tieguanyin Tea
Tieguanyin is a premium Chinese oolong tea from Anxi County, Fujian Province, renowned for its unique flavor and aroma.
Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese celebration marking the harvest moon and family reunion.
Vinegar
Vinegar is a fermented acidic liquid condiment used globally for culinary, medicinal, and cultural purposes.
Soy Sauce
A fermented condiment made from soybeans, wheat, salt, and water, widely used in Asian cuisine.