Food & Cuisine
115 articlesJiangsu Cuisine
Jiangsu cuisine, also known as Su cuisine, is one of China's most refined culinary traditions with a history dating back to the Southern and Northern Dynasties.
Youtiao (Deep-Fried Dough Sticks)
Youtiao is a popular Chinese fried dough stick, traditionally consumed as a breakfast food with cultural significance dating back centuries.
Noodles
Noodles are a staple food made from unleavened dough stretched, extruded, or rolled into various shapes and cooked in boiling water.
Hong Shao Rou (Red Braised Pork)
A classic Chinese dish of pork belly braised in soy sauce and sugar, with a rich history dating back to the Song Dynasty.
Tofu
Tofu is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk and pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness.
Empress Dowager Cixi
Empress Dowager Cixi was a powerful and influential ruler of China during the late Qing dynasty who effectively controlled the Chinese government for 47 years.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in China, marking the beginning of a new lunar year.
The Bund
The Bund is a famous waterfront area in central Shanghai, known for its historic colonial architecture and financial significance.
Hot Pot
Hot pot is a communal dining experience featuring a simmering pot of broth at the center of the table, where ingredients are cooked and shared.
Yuxiang Shredded Pork
A classic Sichuan dish known for its distinctive sweet, sour, spicy and savory flavor profile despite containing no fish.
Halal Food in China
Halal food in China has unique cultural and religious significance, with distinct historical development and regulatory frameworks.
Hui Cuisine
Hui cuisine, one of China's Eight Great Culinary Traditions, originated in ancient Huizhou region and represents the broader Anhui culinary tradition.
Earth Buildings of Hakka
Traditional fortified communal dwellings unique to the Hakka people in southern China.
Eight Great Cuisines of China
The Eight Great Cuisines represent major culinary traditions of Chinese regional cooking, each with distinct characteristics and historical development.
Ancient Town of Fenghuang
A well-preserved historic town in Hunan Province, known for its ethnic minority culture, ancient architecture, and scenic river views.
Diaojiaolou (Stilted Buildings)
Traditional elevated dwellings of ethnic minorities in southwestern China, featuring unique architectural designs and cultural significance.
Zhuge Liang
Zhuge Liang was a chancellor and regent of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China, renowned for his strategic brilliance and administrative abilities.
Mantou: Chinese Steamed Bread
Mantou is a traditional Chinese steamed bun that has been a staple food for centuries throughout China and other East Asian countries.
Hulunbuir City
Hulunbuir is a prefecture-level city in northeastern Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, known for its vast grasslands and rich cultural heritage.
Soy Sauce
A fermented condiment made from soybeans, wheat, salt, and water, widely used in Asian cuisine.