{"id":21636,"date":"2025-05-01T06:46:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T06:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/?p=21636"},"modified":"2026-04-25T06:47:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T06:47:35","slug":"kinesisk-mad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/chinese-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"50 kinesiske retter, du skal pr\u00f8ve"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21636\" class=\"elementor elementor-21636\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f917a36 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f917a36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eec71a0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eec71a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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2026\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ae50e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"0ae50e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n  .breadcrumbs {\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    text-align: left;\n    color: black;\n    overflow-x: auto;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n  .breadcrumbs a {\n    color: black;\n    text-decoration: none;\n  }\n\n  .breadcrumbs span {\n    margin: 0 10px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"breadcrumbs\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/\">The China Journey<\/a>\n  <span>-<\/span>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-food-culture\/\">Food Culture<\/a>\n  <span>-<\/span>\n  <span id=\"current-page\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n  document.getElementById('current-page').textContent = document.title;\n<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4460c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"b4460c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-excerpt.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\tExplore 50 of the most famous and flavorful Chinese dishes, including traditional favorites, street food, and festive treats from all regions.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc69ebb e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cc69ebb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f341fbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" 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In this article, I\u2019ve selected 50 must-try Chinese dishes that span a wide range of culinary styles\u2014including banquet classics, regional staples, popular snacks, festive foods, and bold flavors from ethnic and border regions. These dishes are not ranked; each has its own story and significance.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"903\">Of course, China has far more delicious dishes than I could include here. This list features just a portion of the country\u2019s culinary highlights, and I hope to update it with even more in the future. I\u2019d love to hear your thoughts\u2014feel free to share what <em data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"853\">you<\/em> consider a must-try Chinese dish in the comments!<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><strong>For a practical first-time list, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/18-most-popular-chinese-dishes\/\">19 Most Popular Dishes<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 193px; top: 382.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-201cd97 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"201cd97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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alt=\"Golden roasted Peking duck served with traditional sides\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 9\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-Peking-duck-carving-by-a-chef-in-a-mask-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Peking duck carving by a chef in a mask\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 9\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sliced-Peking-duck-arranged-on-a-white-platter-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sliced Peking duck arranged on a white platter\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 9\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Roasted-Peking-ducks-hanging-on-hooks-for-sale-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted Peking ducks hanging on hooks for sale\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"9 of 9\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Peking-Duck-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Peking Duck\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" 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871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8ec0f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8ec0f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"121\">Peking Duck<\/h2><p data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"121\">A celebrated Chinese dish originating from the Northern and Southern Dynasties, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/peking-duck\/\">Peking Duck<\/a> is considered the &#8220;No.1 Flavor of China.&#8221; It uses specially raised Pekin ducks and is roasted with fruitwood like jujube or pear wood to achieve crispy skin and tender meat.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"514\"><strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"426\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Pekin duck, fruitwood, thin pancakes, sweet bean sauce, scallions, cucumber strips.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"684\"><strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"535\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The duck undergoes air inflation, skin scalding, sugar glazing, and air drying before being roasted in a hanging oven at a constant temperature.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"793\"><strong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"696\">Taste: <\/strong>Crispy skin with a light sweetness, juicy meat, enhanced by savory sauce and fresh toppings.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"905\"><strong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"808\">Features: <\/strong>Served sliced thin with no bones, wrapped in a pancake\u2014an elegant ritual in Beijing cuisine.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"963\"><strong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"918\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/beijing\/\">Beijing<\/a> (notably <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-time-honored-restaurants\/\">Quanjude and Bianyifang<\/a>).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3e2e5b elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"c3e2e5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hotpot-broth-with-chili-peppers-meat-and-vegetables-being-dipped-into-the-boiling-mixture-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Hotpot broth with chili peppers meat and vegetables being dipped into the boiling mixture\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Close-up-of-a-spicy-Chongqing-hotpot-with-various-ingredients-being-added-to-the-bubbling-broth-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Close up of a spicy Chongqing hotpot with various ingredients being added to the bubbling broth\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chongqing-authentic-hotpot-Enjoying-spicy-hotpot-with-fresh-meat-veggies-and-signature-dipping-sauces-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chongqing authentic hotpot Enjoying spicy hotpot with fresh meat veggies and signature dipping sauces\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chongqing-water-and-fire-hotpot-Unique-spicy-and-non-spicy-hotpot-with-a-variety-of-fresh-ingredients-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chongqing water and fire hotpot Unique spicy and non spicy hotpot with a variety of fresh ingredients\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sichuan-hotpot-filled-with-fresh-ingredients-meats-and-vibrant-chili-peppers-offering-a-bold-taste-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Sichuan hotpot filled with fresh ingredients meats and vibrant chili peppers offering a bold taste\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Traditional-Sichuan-hotpot-with-a-rich-broth-meats-vegetables-and-chili-peppers-for-a-spicy-experience-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Traditional Sichuan hotpot with a rich broth meats vegetables and chili peppers for a spicy experience\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-bustling-Sichuan-hotpot-feast-featuring-fresh-ingredients-sliced-meats-and-spicy-sauces-for-added-flavor-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"A bustling Sichuan hotpot feast featuring fresh ingredients sliced meats and spicy sauces for added flavor\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-colorful-Sichuan-hotpot-with-sliced-meats-vegetables-and-spicy-condiments-perfect-for-sharing-e1741426354372-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"A colorful Sichuan hotpot with sliced meats vegetables and spicy condiments perfect for sharing\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"9 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-lively-Sichuan-hotpot-meal-with-an-array-of-meats-vegetables-and-chili-peppers-in-a-rich-broth-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"A lively Sichuan hotpot meal with an array of meats vegetables and chili peppers in a rich broth\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"10 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-delicious-Sichuan-hotpot-featuring-various-meats-vegetables-and-spices-in-a-fragrant-spicy-broth-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"A delicious Sichuan hotpot featuring various meats vegetables and spices in a fragrant spicy broth\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbcba52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbcba52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"991\">Sichuan Hotpot<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1201\">Originating in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/sichuan\/\">Sichuan<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chongqing\/\">Chongqing<\/a> during the late Ming dynasty, Sichuan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hotpot\/\">hotpot<\/a> features a rich, spicy beef tallow broth. It reflects southwestern China\u2019s communal and bold <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-food-culture\/\">food culture<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1347\"><strong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1219\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Beef tallow, chili, Sichuan peppercorns, fermented bean paste, tripe, duck gizzard, beef slices, spam, assorted vegetables.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1494\"><strong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1368\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Broth is heated until boiling, and ingredients are dipped in briefly based on type (e.g., tripe: \u201cseven up, eight down\u201d).<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1590\"><strong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1506\">Taste: <\/strong>Fiery, numbing, fragrant, with a thick, spicy broth and lingering umami finish.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1693\"><strong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1605\">Features: <\/strong>Nine-section pots separate cooking zones; sesame oil and garlic dips cool the heat.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1771\"><strong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1706\">Region: <\/strong>Chongqing (beef tallow style) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chengdu\/\">Chengdu<\/a> (clear oil version).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb69e63 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"cb69e63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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Wall with a variety of ingredients like abalone and sea cucumber served in a fine dining environment\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 7\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Close-up-of-a-flavorful-Buddhist-Jumping-Wall-in-a-white-bowl-showcasing-delicate-ingredients-like-sea-cucumber-and-mushroom-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Close up of a flavorful Buddhist Jumping Wall in a white bowl showcasing delicate ingredients like sea cucumber and mushroom\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 7\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/A-luxurious-serving-of-Buddhist-Jumping-Wall-in-a-gold-plated-pot-with-high-end-ingredients-and-elegant-presentation-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"A luxurious serving of Buddhist Jumping Wall in a gold plated pot with high end ingredients and elegant presentation\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 7\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/A-well-presented-bowl-of-Buddhist-Jumping-Wall-in-a-high-end-restaurant-garnished-with-premium-ingredients-like-ginseng-and-abalone-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"A well presented bowl of Buddhist Jumping Wall in a high end restaurant garnished with premium ingredients like ginseng and abalone\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c6841d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c6841d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1811\">Buddha Jumps Over the Wall<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"2042\">A Fujian delicacy dating to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/qing-dynasty\/\">Qing Dynasty<\/a>, the dish features 18 premium ingredients slow-simmered in a wine-sealed clay jar. Its name comes from its irresistible aroma: \u201cEven a monk would leap over a wall.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2167\"><strong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2060\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin, fish maw, scallops, quail eggs, mushrooms, chicken, duck, pork bone.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2343\"><strong data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2188\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Each ingredient is prepared separately, layered in a clay pot, doused with Shaoxing wine and broth, sealed with lotus leaves, then simmered for hours.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2444\"><strong data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2355\">Taste: <\/strong>Rich, thick soup packed with ocean and land flavors\u2014savory, mellow, deeply aromatic.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2538\"><strong data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2459\">Features: <\/strong>Complex and time-consuming, it showcases China\u2019s imperial banquet culture.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2601\"><strong data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2551\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/fuzhou\/\">Fuzhou<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/fujian-travel-guide\/\">Fujian<\/a> (notably Juchunyuan restaurant).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a789c9 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"3a789c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 3\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/A-dish-of-West-Lake-Vinegar-Fish-served-on-a-plate-with-a-rich-sauce-and-garnished-with-herbs-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"A dish of West Lake Vinegar Fish served on a plate with a rich sauce and garnished with herbs\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 3\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Close-up-of-West-Lake-Vinegar-Fish-with-tender-fish-pieces-soaked-in-a-savory-sweet-vinegar-sauce-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Close up of West Lake Vinegar Fish with tender fish pieces soaked in a savory sweet vinegar sauce\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 3\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/A-beautifully-presented-West-Lake-Vinegar-Fish-with-glistening-sauce-and-delicate-fish-fillets-on-a-white-plate-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"A beautifully presented West Lake Vinegar Fish with glistening sauce and delicate fish fillets on a white plate\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bd3963 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bd3963\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2637\">West Lake Vinegar Fish<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2855\">A classic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hangzhou\/\">Hangzhou<\/a> dish from the Song Dynasty era, it features steamed mandarin fish covered in a delicate sweet-and-sour glaze. It represents the \u201clight and elegant\u201d hallmark of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/zhejiang-cuisine\/\">Zhejiang cuisine<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2946\"><strong data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2873\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Mandarin fish, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, minced ginger, cornstarch.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3081\"><strong data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"2967\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The fish is freshly steamed and topped with a sauce made from sugar, vinegar, and soy, thickened with starch.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3181\"><strong data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3093\">Taste: <\/strong>Tender, smooth meat with a balance of sweet and tangy flavors and a hint of ginger.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3269\"><strong data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3196\">Features: <\/strong>Timing is crucial for texture; sauce must be glossy and amber-clear.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3346\"><strong data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3282\">Region: <\/strong>Hangzhou, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/zhejiang-travel-guide\/\">Zhejiang<\/a> (notable venues: Lou Wai Lou, Zhiweiguan).<\/p><p data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3346\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Fact:<\/span><\/strong> Although this dish is really famous, most Chinese tourists said it is unpalatable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-153d433 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"153d433\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jiu-Zhuan-Da-Chang-Braised-Pork-Intestines-769x1024.webp\" alt=\"Jiu Zhuan Da Chang Braised Pork Intestines\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chang-Braised-Pork-Intestines-2-e1746076794420-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chang Braised Pork Intestines 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chang-Braised-Pork-Intestines-3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chang Braised Pork Intestines 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chang-Braised-Pork-Intestines-4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chang Braised Pork Intestines 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chang-Braised-Pork-Intestines-1-769x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chang Braised Pork Intestines 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e3b4e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e3b4e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3404\">Jiu Zhuan Da Chang (Braised Pork Intestines)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3629\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shandong\/\">Shandong<\/a> specialty dating to the Qing era, this dish features pork intestines cooked through nine steps. Known for its balanced fusion of five tastes, it showcases the refined techniques of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shandong-cuisine\/\">Lu cuisine<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3770\"><strong data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3647\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Pork intestines, scallion, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cooking wine, cilantro.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3905\"><strong data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3791\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>After thorough cleaning, the intestines are blanched, deep-fried, then simmered in sauces and finally glazed.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"4009\"><strong data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3917\">Taste: <\/strong>Soft and tender with sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and spicy notes in a layered sequence.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4107\"><strong data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4024\">Features: <\/strong>Meticulous cleaning and precise seasoning highlight Shandong\u2019s culinary depth.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4139\"><strong data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4120\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/jinan\/\">Jinan<\/a>, Shandong.<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 81px; top: 550.328px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bd1cbd elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"0bd1cbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Steamed-Shad-Fish-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Steamed Shad Fish 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Steamed-Shad-Fish-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Steamed Shad Fish 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" 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Delicacies of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/yangtze-river\/\">Yangtze<\/a>,\u201d this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/jiangsu-cuisine\/\">Jiangsu dish<\/a> keeps the fish\u2019s natural flavors intact by steaming it with its fat-rich scales. It\u2019s a fine example of Su cuisine\u2019s balanced and fresh style.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4494\"><strong data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4416\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Yangtze shad, pork caul fat, ham, shiitake, ginger, scallions, rice wine.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4496\" data-end=\"4613\"><strong data-start=\"4496\" data-end=\"4515\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Whole fish is steamed with toppings like ham and mushrooms under high heat for 10\u201315 minutes.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4615\" data-end=\"4692\"><strong data-start=\"4615\" data-end=\"4625\">Taste: <\/strong>Delicate, juicy flesh with savory ham notes and a clean broth.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4694\" data-end=\"4770\"><strong data-start=\"4694\" data-end=\"4707\">Features: <\/strong>Steamed with scales to retain its natural oils and flavor.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4772\" data-end=\"4838\"><strong data-start=\"4772\" data-end=\"4783\">Region: <\/strong>Yangtze River regions such as Jiangyin and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/yangzhou-travel-guide\/\">Yangzhou<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/jiangsu-travel-guide\/\">Jiangsu<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6b4352 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"e6b4352\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Head-with-Chopped-Chili-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Head with Chopped Chili 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Head-with-Chopped-Chili-4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Head with Chopped Chili 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" 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data-end=\"5116\">A bold and spicy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hunan-cuisine\/\">Hunan dish<\/a> using the large head of a bighead carp, topped with fresh chopped chili and fermented black beans. It&#8217;s a perfect example of the \u201cone dish, one flavor\u201d approach in Xiang cuisine.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5118\" data-end=\"5238\"><strong data-start=\"5118\" data-end=\"5134\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Bighead fish head, fresh red chili, fermented black beans, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, cooking wine.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5240\" data-end=\"5352\"><strong data-start=\"5240\" data-end=\"5259\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The marinated fish head is steamed with chili and black beans, then doused with hot oil.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5354\" data-end=\"5437\"><strong data-start=\"5354\" data-end=\"5364\">Taste: <\/strong>Moist, flaky fish drenched in a spicy, savory, slightly tangy sauce.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5439\" data-end=\"5534\"><strong data-start=\"5439\" data-end=\"5452\">Features: <\/strong>Hand-chopped chili adds freshness; the bigger the head, the better the taste.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5536\" data-end=\"5579\"><strong data-start=\"5536\" data-end=\"5547\">Region: <\/strong>Xiangtan and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/changsha\/\">Changsha<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hunan\/\">Hunan<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dd7612 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"2dd7612\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fermented-Mandarin-Fish-Chou-Guiyu1-769x1024.webp\" alt=\"Fermented Mandarin Fish Chou Guiyu1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fermented-Mandarin-Fish-Chou-Guiyu2-802x1024.webp\" alt=\"Fermented Mandarin Fish Chou Guiyu2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fermented-Mandarin-Fish-Chou-Guiyu3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Fermented Mandarin Fish Chou Guiyu3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fermented-Mandarin-Fish-Chou-Guiyu4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Fermented Mandarin Fish Chou Guiyu4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fermented-Mandarin-Fish-Chou-Guiyu5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Fermented Mandarin Fish Chou Guiyu5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f92700 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f92700\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"5586\" data-end=\"5629\">Fermented Mandarin Fish (Chou Guiyu)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5631\" data-end=\"5827\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/anhui-cuisine\/\">Huizhou classic<\/a> from the Ming\u2013Qing era, this dish features fish fermented for several days, then fried and braised. Its smell is pungent, but the taste is famously addictive.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5829\" data-end=\"5917\"><strong data-start=\"5829\" data-end=\"5845\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Mandarin fish, salt, garlic, chili, soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5919\" data-end=\"6034\"><strong data-start=\"5919\" data-end=\"5938\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Fish is salt-fermented for up to a week, then cleaned, pan-fried, and simmered with spices.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6036\" data-end=\"6119\"><strong data-start=\"6036\" data-end=\"6046\">Taste: <\/strong>Initially funky, then savory, tender, and rich with fermented depth.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6121\" data-end=\"6208\"><strong data-start=\"6121\" data-end=\"6134\">Features: <\/strong>Controlled fermentation is key\u2014neither raw nor rotten, just aromatic.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6210\" data-end=\"6269\"><strong data-start=\"6210\" data-end=\"6221\">Region: <\/strong>Huangshan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/anhui\/\">Anhui<\/a> (notably Shexian and Tunxi).<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 178px; top: 394.328px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06a96d7 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"06a96d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"6276\" data-end=\"6332\">Boiled Cabbage in Supreme Soup (Kai Shui Bai Cai)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6334\" data-end=\"6549\">Despite its plain look, this Chengdu banquet dish involves an ultra-refined broth made from meats and seafood, and blanched napa hearts. It symbolizes Sichuan\u2019s \u201clight conquers heavy\u201d philosophy.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6551\" data-end=\"6642\"><strong data-start=\"6551\" data-end=\"6567\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Tender napa cabbage, old hen, duck, ham, dried scallops, pork, ginger.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6644\" data-end=\"6776\"><strong data-start=\"6644\" data-end=\"6663\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>A clear broth is made via long simmering and purification. Cabbage is blanched, then steamed with the broth.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6778\" data-end=\"6852\"><strong data-start=\"6778\" data-end=\"6788\">Taste: <\/strong>Delicate but rich, clean-tasting with a sweet umami finish.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6854\" data-end=\"6949\"><strong data-start=\"6854\" data-end=\"6867\">Features: <\/strong>The broth is as clear as tea and rich as wine\u2014deceptively simple but complex.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6951\" data-end=\"6982\"><strong data-start=\"6951\" data-end=\"6962\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chengdu\/\">Chengdu<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/sichuan\/\">Sichuan<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b1115f elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"9b1115f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/White-Cut-Chicken-Bai-Qie-Ji3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"White Cut Chicken Bai Qie Ji3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/White-Cut-Chicken-Bai-Qie-Ji4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"White Cut Chicken Bai Qie Ji4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/White-Cut-Chicken-Bai-Qie-Ji5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"White Cut Chicken Bai Qie Ji5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c910b74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c910b74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"6989\" data-end=\"7027\">White-Cut Chicken (Bai Qie Ji)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7029\" data-end=\"7229\">A signature <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/cantonese-cuisine\/\">Cantonese dish<\/a> that emphasizes ingredient freshness. Three-Yellow Chicken is poached and chilled to retain juicy meat and crisp skin, served with ginger-scallion sauce.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7231\" data-end=\"7310\"><strong data-start=\"7231\" data-end=\"7247\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Three-Yellow Chicken, ginger, scallions, salt, peanut oil.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7312\" data-end=\"7432\"><strong data-start=\"7312\" data-end=\"7331\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The chicken is gently poached until just done, then cooled in ice water and chopped into pieces.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7434\" data-end=\"7526\"><strong data-start=\"7434\" data-end=\"7444\">Taste: <\/strong>Tender and juicy with crisp skin, enhanced by savory, aromatic dipping sauce.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7528\" data-end=\"7606\"><strong data-start=\"7528\" data-end=\"7541\">Features: <\/strong>Focuses on original chicken flavor and precise heat control.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7608\" data-end=\"7657\"><strong data-start=\"7608\" data-end=\"7619\">Region: <\/strong>Zhanjiang and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guangzhou\/\">Guangzhou<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guangdong-travel-guide\/\">Guangdong<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d2e1a9 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"4d2e1a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lanzhou-Beef-Noodles3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Lanzhou Beef Noodles3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lanzhou-Beef-Noodles1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Lanzhou Beef Noodles1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lanzhou-Beef-Noodles2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Lanzhou Beef Noodles2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lanzhou-Beef-Noodles4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Lanzhou Beef Noodles4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lanzhou-Beef-Noodles5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Lanzhou Beef Noodles5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0e2507 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0e2507\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"59\">Lanzhou Beef Noodles<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"357\">Lanzhou Beef Noodles, a renowned dish from northwest China, is one of the &#8220;Top Ten <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-noodles\/\">Noodles<\/a> in China.&#8221; Known for its &#8220;clear soup, white radish, red chili oil, green cilantro, and yellow noodles,&#8221; this dish dates back over 200 years. It\u2019s a staple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/what-do-chinese-people-eat-for-breakfast\/\">breakfast<\/a> for locals in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/lanzhou\/\">Lanzhou<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"464\"><strong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"375\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Beef bones, beef, wheat flour, white radish, cilantro, garlic sprouts, chili powder.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"695\"><strong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"485\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Beef bones and beef are simmered for hours to create a rich broth. Noodles are hand-pulled to various thicknesses and boiled before being served with broth, radish, cilantro, garlic sprouts, and chili oil.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"826\"><strong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"707\">Taste: <\/strong>A savory, rich broth with chewy noodles, complemented by the aromatic chili oil and a slight tang from the radish.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"961\"><strong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"841\">Features: <\/strong>Focuses on a perfect balance of ingredients, ensuring each bowl represents the epitome of noodles, meat, and broth.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1042\"><strong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"974\">Region: <\/strong>Lanzhou, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/gansu\/\">Gansu<\/a> (popular shops include &#8220;Ma Zi Lu&#8221; and &#8220;Jin Ding&#8221;).<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 77px; top: 194.328px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ff2c1f elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"8ff2c1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Wuhan-Hot-Dry-Noodles1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Wuhan-Hot-Dry-Noodles2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" 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data-end=\"1346\">Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles, a quintessential dish for breakfast (&#8220;Guozao&#8221;) in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wuhan\/\">Wuhan<\/a>, has been a local favorite since the 1930s. The noodles are parboiled and dried, giving them a firm texture before they are dressed in sesame paste and various toppings.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1462\"><strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1364\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Alkaline noodles, sesame paste, pickled radish, sour beans, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1661\"><strong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1483\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The noodles are boiled, then cooled and oiled to prevent sticking. Upon serving, the noodles are re-heated and mixed with sesame paste, pickled radish, and other seasonings.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1793\"><strong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1673\">Taste: <\/strong>Rich, savory sesame paste with a slightly spicy and tangy finish, balanced by the chewy noodles and crunchy radish.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1908\"><strong data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1808\">Features: <\/strong>Served dry, this dish highlights the &#8220;dry, fragrant, and intense&#8221; essence of Wuhan street food.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"2007\"><strong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1921\">Region: <\/strong>Wuhan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hubei\/\">Hubei<\/a> (local favorites include &#8220;Cai Lin Ji&#8221; and &#8220;Changqing Mai Xiang Yuan&#8221;).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d560e53 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xian-Roujiamo-Chinese-Hamburger-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Xian Roujiamo Chinese Hamburger 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xian-Roujiamo-Chinese-Hamburger-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Xian Roujiamo Chinese Hamburger 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xian-Roujiamo-Chinese-Hamburger-3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Xian Roujiamo Chinese Hamburger 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xian-Roujiamo-Chinese-Hamburger-4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Xian Roujiamo Chinese Hamburger 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xian-Roujiamo-Chinese-Hamburger-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Xian Roujiamo Chinese Hamburger 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button 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data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2056\">Xi&#8217;an Roujiamo (Chinese Hamburger)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2328\">Known as the &#8220;Chinese hamburger,&#8221; Xi&#8217;an Roujiamo has roots in the Warring States period. It comes in two variations: &#8220;La Zhi Rou&#8221; (pork) and &#8220;Lao Tongguan Rou&#8221; (crisp on the outside, soft on the inside). It&#8217;s a beloved snack in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/xian\/\">Xi&#8217;an<\/a> and the Northwest.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2431\"><strong data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2346\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Pork belly (or beef), flour, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, and other spices.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2603\"><strong data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2452\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The meat is braised for hours until tender, while the dough is baked into a round, hollow bread. The meat is chopped and stuffed inside the bread.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2757\"><strong data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2615\">Taste: <\/strong>Tender, juicy meat with a savory, spiced flavor, paired with a fragrant, slightly crispy bread that complements the richness of the pork.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2883\"><strong data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2772\">Features: <\/strong>The dish is an iconic symbol of Shaanxi cuisine, providing a satisfying, hearty meal in a convenient form.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2954\"><strong data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2896\">Region: <\/strong>Xi&#8217;an, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shaanxi\/\">Shaanxi<\/a> (notably from &#8220;Fan Ji La Zhi Roujiamo&#8221;).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4dad8e elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Liuzhou-Luosifen-Snail-Rice-Noodles-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Liuzhou Luosifen Snail Rice Noodles 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Liuzhou-Luosifen-Snail-Rice-Noodles-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Liuzhou Luosifen Snail Rice Noodles 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Liuzhou-Luosifen-Snail-Rice-Noodles-3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Liuzhou Luosifen Snail Rice Noodles 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Liuzhou-Luosifen-Snail-Rice-Noodles-4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Liuzhou Luosifen Snail Rice Noodles 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Liuzhou-Luosifen-Snail-Rice-Noodles-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Liuzhou Luosifen Snail Rice Noodles 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-557de1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"557de1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"3006\">Liuzhou Luosifen (Snail Rice Noodles)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3277\">Liuzhou Luosifen is famous for its unique fermented bamboo shoots and pungent aroma, which has gained nationwide popularity. Originating from Liuzhou&#8217;s night markets in the 1970s, it was added to the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2021.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3458\"><strong data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3295\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Fermented bamboo shoots, snail soup (made from snails and pork bones), rice noodles, pickled green beans, wood ear mushrooms, tofu skin, peanuts, and vinegar.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3618\"><strong data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3479\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Rice noodles are boiled and cooled, then topped with fermented bamboo shoots, snails, and other condiments, with hot soup poured over.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3771\"><strong data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3630\">Taste: <\/strong>Rich, savory broth with a distinct sourness from the bamboo shoots, spicy heat, and a balance of textures from the noodles and toppings.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3914\"><strong data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3786\">Features: <\/strong>The fermented bamboo shoots give this dish its signature &#8220;stinky&#8221; yet fragrant quality, making it a highly addictive snack.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"4008\"><strong data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3927\">Region: <\/strong>Liuzhou, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guangxi\/\">Guangxi<\/a> (famous spots include &#8220;Jubao Building&#8221; and &#8220;Aimin Luosifen&#8221;).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa347aa elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"fa347aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-end=\"4303\">Guilin Rice Noodles have been a staple since the Qin Dynasty. This dish is famous for its &#8220;Lao Shui&#8221; (broth) and features two ways of preparation: &#8220;soup noodles&#8221; and &#8220;stir-fried noodles.&#8221; It&#8217;s a representation of Guangxi&#8217;s culinary heritage.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4305\" data-end=\"4461\"><strong data-start=\"4305\" data-end=\"4321\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Rice noodles, pig or beef bone broth, crispy fried pork belly, marinated beef, pickled vegetables, pickled bamboo shoots, and cilantro.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4463\" data-end=\"4646\"><strong data-start=\"4463\" data-end=\"4482\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The noodles are boiled and served with either a rich pork bone broth or marinated beef. The toppings vary, often with crispy fried pork and pickled vegetables.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4648\" data-end=\"4772\"><strong data-start=\"4648\" data-end=\"4658\">Taste: <\/strong>The broth is savory and herbal, complemented by the crispy pork and the sourness from the pickled vegetables.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4774\" data-end=\"4913\"><strong data-start=\"4774\" data-end=\"4787\">Features: <\/strong>The dish is defined by its aromatic broth and layered flavors, with a balance between savory, sour, and crunchy elements.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4915\" data-end=\"5021\"><strong data-start=\"4915\" data-end=\"4926\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guilin-scenery\/\">Guilin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guangxi\/\">Guangxi<\/a> (local classics include &#8220;Chongshan Rice Noodles&#8221; and &#8220;Ri Tuo Rice Noodles&#8221;).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chongqing-Xiaomian-Chongqing-Noodles-3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chongqing Xiaomian Chongqing Noodles 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chongqing-Xiaomian-Chongqing-Noodles-4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chongqing Xiaomian Chongqing Noodles 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 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data-start=\"5028\" data-end=\"5074\">Chongqing Xiaomian (Chongqing Noodles)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5076\" data-end=\"5309\">Chongqing Xiaomian, a street food staple, originates from the early 20th century. Known for its bold spiciness and aromatic flavor, it&#8217;s one of the best representations of Chongqing&#8217;s &#8220;Mala&#8221; (numbing-spicy) cuisine.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5311\" data-end=\"5456\"><strong data-start=\"5311\" data-end=\"5327\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Alkaline noodles, pig or beef bone broth, pickled vegetables, minced meat, green vegetables, chili oil, Sichuan peppercorns.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5458\" data-end=\"5637\"><strong data-start=\"5458\" data-end=\"5477\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Noodles are boiled and topped with a hot, spicy broth made from chili oil, Sichuan peppercorns, and seasoning. Toppings include minced meat and vegetables.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5639\" data-end=\"5784\"><strong data-start=\"5639\" data-end=\"5649\">Taste: <\/strong>Spicy, numbing, and savory, with a rich broth that blends the heat of chilies and the fragrant numbing sensation from peppercorns.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5786\" data-end=\"5895\"><strong data-start=\"5786\" data-end=\"5799\">Features: <\/strong>&#8220;Small but strong&#8221; in flavor, it highlights Chongqing&#8217;s love for spicy and fragrant dishes.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5897\" data-end=\"5983\"><strong data-start=\"5897\" data-end=\"5908\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chongqing\/\">Chongqing<\/a> (street-side vendors and local spots like &#8220;Huashi Wanzamian&#8221;).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dc36ae elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yanji-Cold-Noodles-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Yanji Cold Noodles 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yanji-Cold-Noodles-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Yanji Cold Noodles 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yanji-Cold-Noodles-3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Yanji Cold Noodles 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yanji-Cold-Noodles-4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Yanji Cold Noodles 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yanji-Cold-Noodles-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Yanji Cold Noodles 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1018379 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1018379\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"5990\" data-end=\"6016\">Yanji Cold Noodles<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6018\" data-end=\"6244\">Yanji Cold Noodles are a traditional dish from the Korean minority in Northeast China. Developed in the early 20th century, they\u2019re celebrated for their refreshing, tangy flavor and are a popular summer dish.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6246\" data-end=\"6397\"><strong data-start=\"6246\" data-end=\"6262\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Buckwheat noodles (or wheat noodles), beef or chicken broth, kimchi, beef slices, egg, apple slices, pear slices, cucumber strips.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6399\" data-end=\"6546\"><strong data-start=\"6399\" data-end=\"6418\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Noodles are boiled and chilled in cold water. A chilled, savory beef broth is poured over the noodles with fresh garnishes.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6548\" data-end=\"6673\"><strong data-start=\"6548\" data-end=\"6558\">Taste: <\/strong>Refreshing, with a perfect balance of tangy and savory from the broth, and a subtle sweetness from the fruits.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6675\" data-end=\"6821\"><strong data-start=\"6675\" data-end=\"6688\">Features: <\/strong>The dish has a ritual of &#8220;twisting&#8221; the noodles with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/what-are-chopsticks\/\">chopsticks<\/a> to cool them further, offering a playful and cooling experience.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6823\" data-end=\"6913\"><strong data-start=\"6823\" data-end=\"6834\">Region: <\/strong>Yanji, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/jilin-travel-guide\/\">Jilin<\/a> (notably &#8220;Yuan Nai Nai Cold Noodles&#8221; and &#8220;He Ba Cold Noodles&#8221;).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shanxi-Daoxiao-Noodles-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Shanxi Daoxiao Noodles 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shanxi-Daoxiao-Noodles-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Shanxi Daoxiao Noodles 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shanxi-Daoxiao-Noodles-3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Shanxi Daoxiao Noodles 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shanxi-Daoxiao-Noodles-4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Shanxi Daoxiao Noodles 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" 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data-end=\"7174\">Shanxi Daoxiao Noodles, famous for their unique &#8220;knife-shaved&#8221; noodles, trace their roots to the Yuan Dynasty. This iconic dish from the &#8220;land of noodles&#8221; is celebrated for its versatility and simplicity.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7176\" data-end=\"7267\"><strong data-start=\"7176\" data-end=\"7192\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Wheat flour, pork or beef topping, tomato, eggplant, fried meat sauce.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7269\" data-end=\"7442\"><strong data-start=\"7269\" data-end=\"7288\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The dough is manually &#8220;shaved&#8221; with a curved knife into thin noodles that are boiled and served with various toppings like fried meat and vegetables.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7444\" data-end=\"7562\"><strong data-start=\"7444\" data-end=\"7454\">Taste: <\/strong>Chewy, with a satisfying bite, and the savory sauce adds depth to the dish&#8217;s simple yet hearty flavors.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7564\" data-end=\"7692\"><strong data-start=\"7564\" data-end=\"7577\">Features: <\/strong>The &#8220;shaving&#8221; technique requires skill, with uniform noodle size and texture being crucial for a perfect bowl.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7694\" data-end=\"7793\"><strong data-start=\"7694\" data-end=\"7705\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shanxi\/\">Shanxi<\/a> (classic spots include &#8220;Dongfang Daoxiao Noodles&#8221; and &#8220;Taiyuan Noodle House&#8221;).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a9053a elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"1a9053a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xinjiang-Dapanji-Big-Plate-Chicken-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Xinjiang Dapanji Big Plate Chicken 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xinjiang-Dapanji-Big-Plate-Chicken-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Xinjiang Dapanji Big Plate Chicken 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xinjiang-Dapanji-Big-Plate-Chicken-3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Xinjiang Dapanji Big Plate Chicken 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xinjiang-Dapanji-Big-Plate-Chicken-4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Xinjiang Dapanji Big Plate Chicken 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xinjiang-Dapanji-Big-Plate-Chicken-5-e1746077587704-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Xinjiang Dapanji Big Plate Chicken 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button 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data-start=\"7800\" data-end=\"7844\">Xinjiang Dapanji (Big Plate Chicken)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7846\" data-end=\"8066\">Originating in Shawan County, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/xinjiang\/\">Xinjiang<\/a> in the 1980s, Big Plate Chicken features tender chicken, potatoes, and wide noodles in a spicy, flavorful stew. It\u2019s known for its large portions and bold flavors.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"8068\" data-end=\"8191\"><strong data-start=\"8068\" data-end=\"8084\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Three-Yellow Chicken, potatoes, green and red peppers, dried chili, Sichuan peppercorns, belt noodles.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"8193\" data-end=\"8373\"><strong data-start=\"8193\" data-end=\"8212\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Chicken is stir-fried with chili and spices, then simmered with potatoes until tender. The dish is served with wide noodles to absorb the rich, spicy sauce.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"8375\" data-end=\"8493\"><strong data-start=\"8375\" data-end=\"8385\">Taste: <\/strong>Savory, spicy, with tender chicken and creamy potatoes, complemented by fragrant peppers and chili oil.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"8495\" data-end=\"8607\"><strong data-start=\"8495\" data-end=\"8508\">Features: <\/strong>Often served &#8220;two ways,&#8221; first as a chicken dish, then as noodle soup with the leftover broth.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"8609\" data-end=\"8684\"><strong data-start=\"8609\" data-end=\"8620\">Region: <\/strong>Shawan, Xinjiang (local restaurants like &#8220;Old Wolf Dapanji&#8221;).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e9e4b8 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"7e9e4b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yunnan-Guoqiao-Rice-Noodles-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Yunnan Guoqiao Rice Noodles 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b62bd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b62bd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"8691\" data-end=\"8726\">Yunnan Guoqiao Rice Noodles<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"8728\" data-end=\"8987\">Guoqiao Rice Noodles originated in the Qing Dynasty in Mengzi, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/yunnan\/\">Yunnan<\/a>. The dish is named after the legend of a scholar\u2019s wife crossing a bridge to deliver the meal. The dish involves a flavorful, aromatic broth and various fresh ingredients.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"8989\" data-end=\"9101\"><strong data-start=\"8989\" data-end=\"9005\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Chicken broth, sliced meat (pork or fish), quail eggs, tofu skin, vegetables, rice noodles.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"9103\" data-end=\"9268\"><strong data-start=\"9103\" data-end=\"9122\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>A hot broth is served with raw meat and vegetables, and rice noodles are added to absorb the heat. The meal is then mixed just before eating.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"9270\" data-end=\"9389\"><strong data-start=\"9270\" data-end=\"9280\">Taste: <\/strong>A rich, savory broth with tender meat, fresh vegetables, and smooth noodles that absorb all the flavors.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"9391\" data-end=\"9535\"><strong data-start=\"9391\" data-end=\"9404\">Features: <\/strong>The use of hot broth and oil layers helps preserve the meal&#8217;s aroma, offering a visually spectacular and flavorful experience.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"9537\" data-end=\"9640\"><strong data-start=\"9537\" data-end=\"9548\">Region: <\/strong>Mengzi and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/kunming\/\">Kunming<\/a>, Yunnan (notable spots include &#8220;Jian Xin Yuan&#8221; and &#8220;Qiao Xiang Yuan&#8221;).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f7f767 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"77\">Shanghai Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"361\">Shanghai Xiaolongbao, also known as &#8220;small steamed buns,&#8221; is a classic Shanghai dim sum with a history of over 150 years, originating in the Tongzhi era. Famous for its thin skin, large filling, and rich soup inside, it is a popular breakfast or afternoon snack.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"446\"><strong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"379\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Wheat flour, pork shoulder, meat jelly, ginger, Shaoxing wine.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"656\"><strong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"467\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The dough is rolled thin, filled with meat and meat jelly, then pleated into 16-18 folds. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-dumplings\/\">dumplings<\/a> are steamed in a bamboo basket for 8-10 minutes until the jelly turns into soup.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"786\"><strong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"668\">Taste: <\/strong>Juicy, tender filling with a rich broth that bursts in your mouth, paired with soft dough and a slight sweetness.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"921\"><strong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"801\">Features: <\/strong>The \u201copen the window, sip the soup\u201d method ensures you avoid burning your mouth while savoring the delicious broth.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1051\"><strong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"934\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shanghai\/\">Shanghai<\/a> (notably from Nanxiang Town and renowned restaurants like \u201cNanxiang Mantou Dian\u201d and \u201cYuyuan Greenwave\u201d).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3d5e4a elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"f3d5e4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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representative of Tianjin&#8217;s culinary culture, Goubuli Baozi has been around since 1858. Its name comes from the shop owner, Gao Guoyou, who was too busy to talk to customers, earning him the nickname \u201cGouzi\u201d (Dog). The buns are known for their 18 evenly spaced folds and unique flavor.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1478\"><strong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1412\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Wheat flour, pork belly, scallions, ginger, secret seasoning.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1631\"><strong data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1499\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The dough is fermented, the filling is made from a three-part fatty pork mixture, and then the buns are steamed for 15 minutes.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1764\"><strong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1643\">Taste: <\/strong>Juicy, flavorful filling with a balanced savory taste. The bun has a rich wheat flavor with a soft, elastic texture.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1883\"><strong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1779\">Features: <\/strong>The bun&#8217;s distinct fold pattern and strict steaming process ensure it retains its shape and juices.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1971\"><strong data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1896\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/tianjin\/\">Tianjin<\/a> (Goubuli\u2019s main store on Shandong Road and other chain outlets).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3aa9908 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"3aa9908\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef2fd59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef2fd59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2022\">Guangzhou Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2261\">One of the \u201cFour Kings\u201d of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/what-is-dim-sum\/\">Cantonese dim sum<\/a>, Har Gow is renowned for its translucent skin and tender shrimp filling. Originating in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guangzhou\/\">Guangzhou<\/a> in the early 20th century, it is an essential part of Cantonese tea culture.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2352\"><strong data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2279\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Tapioca starch (for dough), fresh shrimp, pork, bamboo shoots, lard.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2568\"><strong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2373\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Tapioca starch is mixed with hot water to form a dough, which is rolled thin. Shrimp is blanched and mixed with pork and bamboo shoots, then wrapped in the dough and steamed for 5-6 minutes.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2713\"><strong data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2580\">Taste: <\/strong>Sweet, bouncy shrimp paired with the rich flavor of pork, with a slight crunch from bamboo shoots. The dough is soft and smooth.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2809\"><strong data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2728\">Features: <\/strong>Delicate, bite-sized, and meticulously made with perfectly transparent skin.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2895\"><strong data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2822\">Region: <\/strong>Guangzhou (traditional tea houses like \u201cTaotao Ju\u201d and \u201cDian Dou De\u201d).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-055b100 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"055b100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Changsha-Stinky-Tofu-5-e1746077965833-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Changsha Stinky Tofu 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" 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beloved street food in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/changsha\/\">Changsha<\/a>, this dish has been around for over 300 years. Its distinctive &#8220;stinky&#8221; aroma comes from fermented tofu, which is deep-fried to a crispy golden brown and soaked in a secret spicy broth.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3321\"><strong data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3187\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Yellow soybeans, fermented brine (made from mushrooms, winter bamboo shoots, and rice wine), chili oil, soy sauce, minced garlic.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3487\"><strong data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3342\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Tofu is fermented for 2-3 days, deep-fried until crispy, then drizzled with spicy chili oil and served with fresh cilantro and green onions.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3663\"><strong data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3499\">Taste: <\/strong>Crunchy exterior with soft, flavorful tofu inside, complemented by the intense spicy and savory broth. The initial smell transforms into a rich, savory flavor.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3798\"><strong data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3678\">Features: <\/strong>The fermentation process is key to achieving its signature flavor, making each piece aromatic and slightly pungent.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"3883\"><strong data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"3811\">Region: <\/strong>Changsha, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hunan\/\">Hunan<\/a> (popular stalls on \u201cHuogongdian\u201d and \u201cPojie Street\u201d).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d448d3d elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"d448d3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chengdu-Zhong-Shui-Jiao-3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chengdu Zhong Shui Jiao 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chengdu-Zhong-Shui-Jiao-4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chengdu Zhong Shui Jiao 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chengdu-Zhong-Shui-Jiao-5-e1746078053728-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chengdu Zhong Shui Jiao 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" 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famous snack from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chengdu\/\">Chengdu<\/a>, Zhong Shui Jiao (dumplings in red oil) has been a favorite since 1893. Unlike traditional dumplings, these are served dry, with a spicy, sweet, and fragrant red oil dressing.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4168\" data-end=\"4267\"><strong data-start=\"4168\" data-end=\"4184\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Wheat flour, pork shoulder, red oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, Sichuan pepper.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4457\"><strong data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4288\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Dumplings are made from dough rolled into small wrappers, filled with pork, then boiled. Afterward, they are drenched in red chili oil, garlic paste, and soy sauce.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4459\" data-end=\"4591\"><strong data-start=\"4459\" data-end=\"4469\">Taste: <\/strong>Spicy, fragrant red oil with a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors. The dumplings are soft and juicy.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4593\" data-end=\"4714\"><strong data-start=\"4593\" data-end=\"4606\">Features: <\/strong>The red oil is carefully prepared using vegetable oil and chili, creating a rich and flavorful coating.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4716\" data-end=\"4805\"><strong data-start=\"4716\" data-end=\"4727\">Region: <\/strong>Chengdu, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/sichuan\/\">Sichuan<\/a> (notable spots: \u201cZhongji Dumplings\u201d and \u201cLong Chao Shou\u201d).<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 156px; top: 490.328px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 156px; top: 490.328px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-519a28f elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Suzhou-Squirrel-shaped-Mandarin-Fish-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Suzhou Squirrel shaped Mandarin Fish 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Suzhou-Squirrel-shaped-Mandarin-Fish-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Suzhou Squirrel shaped Mandarin Fish 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Suzhou-Squirrel-shaped-Mandarin-Fish-3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Suzhou Squirrel shaped Mandarin Fish 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Suzhou-Squirrel-shaped-Mandarin-Fish-4-769x1024.webp\" alt=\"Suzhou Squirrel shaped Mandarin Fish 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Suzhou-Squirrel-shaped-Mandarin-Fish-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Suzhou Squirrel shaped Mandarin Fish 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4856\">Suzhou Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4858\" data-end=\"5125\">A classic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/jiangsu-cuisine\/\">Su cuisine dish<\/a>, this fish is said to have been favored by Emperor Qianlong during his southern tours. The fish is battered, deep-fried, and topped with a sweet-and-sour sauce, creating a crispy, fluffy texture resembling a squirrel\u2019s fur.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5127\" data-end=\"5209\"><strong data-start=\"5127\" data-end=\"5143\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Mandarin fish, tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, pine nuts, peas.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5211\" data-end=\"5405\"><strong data-start=\"5211\" data-end=\"5230\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The fish is deboned, scored with a \u201cherringbone\u201d pattern, and deep-fried twice to achieve a crispy outer texture. The sauce is made from tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5407\" data-end=\"5542\"><strong data-start=\"5407\" data-end=\"5417\">Taste: <\/strong>Crispy on the outside with tender, juicy flesh inside. The sauce is perfectly balanced, neither too sweet nor too tangy.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5544\" data-end=\"5654\"><strong data-start=\"5544\" data-end=\"5557\">Features: <\/strong>The fish is meticulously cut and fried, giving it a unique and visually striking appearance.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5656\" data-end=\"5729\"><strong data-start=\"5656\" data-end=\"5667\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/suzhou\/\">Suzhou<\/a> (classic restaurants: \u201cSonghe Lou\u201d and \u201cDeyue Lou\u201d).<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 86px; top: 514.328px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f59267 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"2f59267\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ningbo-Tangyuan-Glutinous-Rice-Balls-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Ningbo Tangyuan Glutinous Rice Balls 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ningbo-Tangyuan-Glutinous-Rice-Balls-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Ningbo Tangyuan Glutinous Rice Balls 2\" \/><div 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5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ningbo-Tangyuan-Glutinous-Rice-Balls-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Ningbo Tangyuan Glutinous Rice Balls 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1df3e88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1df3e88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"5736\" data-end=\"5782\">Ningbo Tangyuan (Glutinous Rice Balls)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5784\" data-end=\"6019\">A traditional Ningbo dessert, Tangyuan (also known as Yuanxiao) has been around for over 700 years. Made from water-ground glutinous rice flour, these sweet rice balls are stuffed with a black sesame and lard filling.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6021\" data-end=\"6089\"><strong data-start=\"6021\" data-end=\"6037\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Glutinous rice, black sesame, pork lard, sugar.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6091\" data-end=\"6267\"><strong data-start=\"6091\" data-end=\"6110\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Glutinous rice is soaked, ground into a smooth dough, and filled with a mixture of crushed black sesame and lard. The balls are boiled until they float.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6269\" data-end=\"6377\"><strong data-start=\"6269\" data-end=\"6279\">Taste: <\/strong>Chewy, smooth skin with a rich, sweet filling that bursts with the flavor of sesame and lard.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6379\" data-end=\"6540\"><strong data-start=\"6379\" data-end=\"6392\">Features: <\/strong>The traditional \u201cwater-ground\u201d technique gives the dough a silky texture. They are often paired with sweet osmanthus syrup for added fragrance.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6542\" data-end=\"6632\"><strong data-start=\"6542\" data-end=\"6553\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/ningbo\/\">Ningbo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/zhejiang\/\">Zhejiang<\/a>\u00a0(classic spots include \u201cGangedu\u201d and \u201cChangqing Tangyuan\u201d).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9afef6 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"e9afef6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nanjing-Salted-Duck-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Nanjing Salted Duck 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nanjing-Salted-Duck-2-e1746078247823.webp\" alt=\"Nanjing Salted Duck 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nanjing-Salted-Duck-3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Nanjing Salted Duck 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nanjing-Salted-Duck-4-e1746078225709-769x1024.webp\" alt=\"Nanjing Salted Duck 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nanjing-Salted-Duck-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Nanjing Salted Duck 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ecd6fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ecd6fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"6639\" data-end=\"6666\">Nanjing Salted Duck<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6668\" data-end=\"6927\">A classic Nanjing dish, Salted Duck is known for its tender meat and aromatic seasoning. It\u2019s often made in late summer when osmanthus flowers bloom, adding a unique fragrance. The duck is salted and simmered, creating a savory, rich flavor.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6929\" data-end=\"7026\"><strong data-start=\"6929\" data-end=\"6945\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Muddy duck, coarse salt, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, ginger, scallions.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7028\" data-end=\"7205\"><strong data-start=\"7028\" data-end=\"7047\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The duck is salted and marinated, then simmered with various spices for several hours. It\u2019s then allowed to cool, which helps retain moisture and flavor.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7207\" data-end=\"7362\"><strong data-start=\"7207\" data-end=\"7217\">Taste: <\/strong>Tender and juicy, with a delicate, savory flavor from the salt and spices. The skin is smooth and fragrant, with a light, non-greasy finish.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7364\" data-end=\"7458\"><strong data-start=\"7364\" data-end=\"7377\">Features: <\/strong>The duck is steamed in a special method to achieve a golden, tender texture.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7460\" data-end=\"7551\"><strong data-start=\"7460\" data-end=\"7471\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/nanjing\/\">Nanjing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/jiangsu\/\">Jiangsu<\/a> (local classics like \u201cGuanghui Salted Duck\u201d and \u201cXiaoshan\u201d).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c34d26 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"0c34d26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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classic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/fujian-cuisine\/\">Fujian coastal dish<\/a>, the Oyster Omelet is made with fresh oysters and sweet potato flour, pan-fried to a crispy perfection and served with sweet and spicy sauce. It\u2019s a popular snack in Xiamen\u2019s night markets.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7827\" data-end=\"7921\"><strong data-start=\"7827\" data-end=\"7843\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Oysters, sweet potato flour, eggs, lettuce, scallions, sweet chili sauce.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7923\" data-end=\"8116\"><strong data-start=\"7923\" data-end=\"7942\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Oysters are cleaned and mixed with sweet potato flour to form a batter, which is pan-fried with eggs and garnished with fresh vegetables. It\u2019s served with a spicy sauce.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"8118\" data-end=\"8269\"><strong data-start=\"8118\" data-end=\"8128\">Taste: <\/strong>Juicy oysters with a crispy exterior, paired with a savory egg base and tangy sauce. The sweet chili sauce balances the dish\u2019s richness.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"8271\" data-end=\"8401\"><strong data-start=\"8271\" data-end=\"8284\">Features: <\/strong>Fresh, juicy oysters are the heart of this dish, providing an oceanic flavor that blends with the crispy omelet.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"8403\" data-end=\"8471\"><strong data-start=\"8403\" data-end=\"8414\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/xiamen\/\">Xiamen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/fujian\/\">Fujian<\/a> (local markets and \u201cZeng Cuo An\u201d area).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d955ac elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"8d955ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Harbin-Red-Sausage-5-e1746078406164-766x1024.webp\" alt=\"Harbin Red Sausage 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" 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specialty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/harbin\/\">Harbin<\/a>, this sausage is influenced by Russian sausage-making techniques. Red sausage has been a staple for over 100 years, with its rich, garlicky flavor and firm texture.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"8712\" data-end=\"8821\"><strong data-start=\"8712\" data-end=\"8728\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Pork (fat-to-lean ratio 3:7), garlic, black pepper, starch, sodium nitrite (for curing).<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"8823\" data-end=\"8937\"><strong data-start=\"8823\" data-end=\"8842\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Pork is marinated with spices, stuffed into casings, and then smoked, boiled, and steamed.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"8939\" data-end=\"9046\"><strong data-start=\"8939\" data-end=\"8949\">Taste: <\/strong>Firm, tender meat with a robust garlic and black pepper flavor, with a smoky, savory finish.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"9048\" data-end=\"9189\"><strong data-start=\"9048\" data-end=\"9061\">Features: <\/strong>It\u2019s known for its Russian influence, offering a hearty, versatile sausage that can be eaten on its own or used in cooking.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"9191\" data-end=\"9286\"><strong data-start=\"9191\" data-end=\"9202\">Region: <\/strong>Harbin, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/heilongjiang\/\">Heilongjiang<\/a> (local favorites from brands like \u201cQiu Lin Li Da Si\u201d).<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 217px; top: 514.328px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e74bdc elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"7e74bdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chinese-New-Year-Dumplings-1-769x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chinese New Year Dumplings 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chinese-New-Year-Dumplings-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chinese New Year Dumplings 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chinese-New-Year-Dumplings-3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chinese New Year Dumplings 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chinese-New-Year-Dumplings-4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chinese New Year Dumplings 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chinese-New-Year-Dumplings-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chinese New Year Dumplings 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" 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data-end=\"298\">Dumplings are a central part of the North <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-new-year\/\">Chinese New Year<\/a> feast, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. This 1,800-year-old tradition involves family members making dumplings together.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"407\"><strong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"316\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Wheat flour, pork\/beef\/lamb, vegetables (cabbage, chives, celery), ginger, seasonings.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"603\"><strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"428\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The dough is rolled into thin skins, filled with a meat and vegetable mixture, and folded into crescent shapes. Dumplings are boiled, steamed, or pan-fried (potstickers).<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"697\"><strong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"615\">Taste: <\/strong>Chewy dough with a savory filling, often served with vinegar or garlic sauce.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"842\"><strong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"712\">Features: <\/strong>Dumplings are traditionally made on New Year&#8217;s Eve and eaten at dawn. Some regions hide coins or sweets inside for good luck.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"918\"><strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"855\">Region: <\/strong>Northern China, especially <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shandong\/\">Shandong<\/a>, Northeast, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/henan\/\">Henan<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2648612 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"2648612\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"132\">Lantern Festival Tangyuan (Sweet Rice Balls)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"307\">Tangyuan, eaten during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/lantern-festival\/\">Lantern Festival<\/a>, symbolizes family unity. It has evolved from the Song Dynasty\u2019s \u201cfloating round dumplings\u201d to today\u2019s sweet or savory varieties.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"402\"><strong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"325\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Glutinous rice flour, black sesame, peanut, sweet bean paste, pork lard.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"598\"><strong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"423\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Southern Tangyuan is made by rolling glutinous rice flour into balls filled with sweet fillings. Northern \u201cYuanxiao\u201d are rolled in rice flour and boiled until they float.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"699\"><strong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"610\">Taste: <\/strong>Chewy with a sweet filling (like black sesame or peanut) and a light, fragrant soup.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"831\"><strong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"714\">Features: <\/strong>Regional differences in preparation, with some areas practicing the custom of \u201cstealing Tangyuan\u201d for good luck.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"913\"><strong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"844\">Region: <\/strong>Southern China (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/zhejiang\/\">Zhejiang<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guangdong\/\">Guangdong<\/a>) and Northern China (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/beijing\/\">Beijing<\/a>).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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data-end=\"132\">Qingming Green Rice Dumplings (Qingtuan)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"270\">Qingtuan is a springtime treat made for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/qingming-festival\/\">Qingming Festival<\/a>. Its green color comes from mugwort juice, symbolizing renewal and spring.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"369\"><strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"288\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Glutinous rice flour, mugwort, red bean paste, sesame, egg yolk, pork floss.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"540\"><strong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"390\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Mugwort juice is mixed with rice flour to create the green skin, which is then filled with sweet or savory fillings and steamed for 8-10 minutes.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"688\"><strong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"552\">Taste: <\/strong>Chewy with a grassy aroma from mugwort. The filling is either sweet (like red bean paste) or savory (like egg yolk and pork floss).<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"788\"><strong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"703\">Features: <\/strong>Symbolizing renewal, these dumplings are often served as offerings to ancestors.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"881\"><strong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"801\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/zhejiang\/\">Zhejiang<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shanghai\/\">Shanghai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/suzhou\/\">Suzhou<\/a> (notable spots: \u201cShenda Cheng\u201d and \u201cZhiwei Guan\u201d).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1f18cf elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"d1f18cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Close-up-of-savory-zongzi-rice-dumplings-with-meat-filling-wrapped-in-bamboo-leaves-a-Dragon-Boat-Festival-delicacy-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Close up of savory zongzi rice dumplings with meat filling wrapped in bamboo leaves a Dragon Boat Festival delicacy\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"141\">Dragon Boat Festival Zongzi (Sticky Rice Dumplings)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"341\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/zongzi\/\">Zongzi<\/a> is a traditional dish for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/dragon-boat-festival\/\">Dragon Boat Festival<\/a>, enjoyed for over 2,300 years. It symbolizes the protection of Qu Yuan\u2019s spirit and reflects both northern and southern culinary traditions.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"447\"><strong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"359\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Glutinous rice, bamboo leaves, fillings like pork, salted egg yolk, red bean paste.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"551\"><strong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"468\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The rice is soaked, wrapped in leaves with fillings, and boiled for 2-3 hours.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"717\"><strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"563\">Taste: <\/strong>Soft, sticky rice with either savory fillings (like pork or salted egg yolk) or sweet fillings (like red bean paste). The leaf adds a fragrant aroma.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"882\"><strong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"732\">Features: <\/strong>Regional variations with Southern Zongzi featuring savory pork, and Northern Zongzi often with sweet fillings. The leaf wrapping enhances flavor.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"973\"><strong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"895\">Region: <\/strong>Southern China (Jiaxing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guangdong\/\">Guangdong<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/zhejiang\/\">Zhejiang<\/a>) and Northern China (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/beijing\/\">Beijing<\/a>).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf8d806 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"cf8d806\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/mooncake\/\">Mooncakes<\/a> are the iconic treat of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/mid-autumn-festival\/\">Mid-Autumn Festival<\/a>, symbolizing family reunion and the full moon. They date back to the Song Dynasty and come in many regional styles.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"441\"><strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"296\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Pastry (Cantonese sugar crust, Su-style flaky crust, Beijing thick crust), fillings like lotus paste, red bean paste, salted egg yolk, nuts.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"590\"><strong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"462\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Filled with sweet or savory paste and baked. Cantonese versions are smooth and golden, while Su-style is layered and crisp.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"722\"><strong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"602\">Taste: <\/strong>Rich and sweet with soft or crispy crusts. Fillings range from sweet lotus paste to savory egg yolk and nut blends.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"861\"><strong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"737\">Features: <\/strong>Mooncakes vary by region and are a symbol of unity. Popular flavors spark friendly rivalries, like \u201cLotus vs Five-Nut.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"955\"><strong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"874\">Region: <\/strong>Guangzhou (Cantonese), Suzhou (Su style), Beijing (Beijing style), and beyond.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ed2d4e elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"8ed2d4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Laba-Eight-Treasures-Porridge-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Laba Eight Treasures Porridge 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Laba-Eight-Treasures-Porridge-2-e1746078852275-766x1024.webp\" alt=\"Laba Eight Treasures Porridge 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Laba-Eight-Treasures-Porridge-3-e1746078883993-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Laba Eight Treasures Porridge 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Laba-Eight-Treasures-Porridge-4-e1746078898163-767x1024.webp\" alt=\"Laba Eight Treasures Porridge 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Laba-Eight-Treasures-Porridge-5-e1746078923131-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Laba Eight Treasures Porridge 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button 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data-start=\"5566\" data-end=\"5603\">Laba Eight Treasures Porridge<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5605\" data-end=\"5848\">Laba Porridge is traditionally served during the Laba Festival, which marks the beginning of preparations for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-new-year\/\">the Chinese New Year<\/a>. The porridge, made with eight grains and beans, is believed to bring health and prosperity.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5850\" data-end=\"5960\"><strong data-start=\"5850\" data-end=\"5866\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Glutinous rice, red beans, black beans, green beans, peanuts, dates, lotus seeds, longan.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5962\" data-end=\"6109\"><strong data-start=\"5962\" data-end=\"5981\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The ingredients are soaked, then boiled slowly for 1-2 hours until soft and thickened. Sugar is added to enhance sweetness.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6111\" data-end=\"6253\"><strong data-start=\"6111\" data-end=\"6121\">Taste: <\/strong>A rich, dense mixture of beans and grains, with a balance of sweetness and nutty flavors. The texture is smooth and comforting.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6255\" data-end=\"6430\"><strong data-start=\"6255\" data-end=\"6268\">Features: <\/strong>A traditional dish that signifies \u201cnew beginnings,\u201d Laba Porridge is often shared among family and friends for good health and prosperity in the coming year.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6432\" data-end=\"6526\"><strong data-start=\"6432\" data-end=\"6443\">Region: <\/strong>Nationwide, with specific regional variations (especially in Beijing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hangzhou\/\">Hangzhou<\/a>).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbc57be elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"cbc57be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Whole-Roasted-Lamb-Inner-Mongolia-3-769x1024.webp\" alt=\"Whole Roasted Lamb Inner Mongolia 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Whole-Roasted-Lamb-Inner-Mongolia-4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Whole Roasted Lamb Inner Mongolia 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure 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data-end=\"116\">Whole Roasted Lamb (Inner Mongolia)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"294\">A signature Mongolian dish dating back to Genghis Khan\u2019s era, Whole Roasted Lamb is slow-roasted over charcoal until golden and crispy, symbolizing hospitality and celebration.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"391\"><strong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"312\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Whole lamb, fruitwood charcoal, salt, cumin, chili powder, onions, ginger.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"547\"><strong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"412\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The lamb is marinated for 2 hours, then roasted over low charcoal heat for 6\u20138 hours, with frequent basting until crisp and juicy.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"633\"><strong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"559\">Taste: <\/strong>Crispy skin with smoky, tender meat. Spices add rich, layered flavor.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"754\"><strong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"648\">Features: <\/strong>Served with ceremonial customs, often at large feasts. Head and tail are reserved for honored guests.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"823\"><strong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"767\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/inner-mongolia\/\">Inner Mongolia<\/a> (notably Hohhot and Xilin Gol League).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9d8329 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"d9d8329\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tibetan-Butter-Tea-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Tibetan Butter Tea 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tibetan-Butter-Tea-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Tibetan Butter Tea 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tibetan-Butter-Tea-3-769x1024.webp\" alt=\"Tibetan Butter Tea 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tibetan-Butter-Tea-4-e1746079064845-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Tibetan Butter Tea 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tibetan-Butter-Tea-5-813x1024.webp\" alt=\"Tibetan Butter Tea 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg 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Tibetan Plateau, Butter Tea has been consumed for over a thousand years. Made with yak butter, brick tea, and salt, it is a daily energy booster that helps combat altitude sickness and provides much-needed calories in the harsh environment.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1555\"><strong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1500\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Yak butter, brick tea (or Pu\u2019er tea), salt, water.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1755\"><strong data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1576\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Boil the brick tea for 30 minutes, then pour into a tea churn. Add the yak butter and salt, and vigorously churn for 20-30 minutes until it becomes a creamy, frothy beverage.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1869\"><strong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1767\">Taste: <\/strong>Rich, creamy, and salty, with the deep, earthy flavor of tea and a warming, comforting mouthfeel.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"2066\"><strong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1884\">Features: <\/strong>The tea is served with the custom of &#8220;pouring more when it is one-third full,&#8221; showing hospitality. The traditional churn is intricately carved and a significant household item.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2183\"><strong data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2079\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/lhasa\/\">Lhasa<\/a>, Shigatse, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/tibet-xizang\/\">Tibet<\/a> (traditional tea houses like &#8220;Guangming Gongqiong&#8221; serve the best butter tea).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaa7874 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"aaa7874\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xinjiang-Hand-Pulled-Pilaf-Shouzhuafan-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Xinjiang Hand Pulled Pilaf Shouzhuafan 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xinjiang-Hand-Pulled-Pilaf-Shouzhuafan-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Xinjiang Hand Pulled Pilaf Shouzhuafan 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xinjiang-Hand-Pulled-Pilaf-Shouzhuafan-3-e1746079140160-769x1024.webp\" alt=\"Xinjiang Hand Pulled Pilaf Shouzhuafan 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xinjiang-Hand-Pulled-Pilaf-Shouzhuafan-4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Xinjiang Hand Pulled Pilaf Shouzhuafan 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Xinjiang-Hand-Pulled-Pilaf-Shouzhuafan-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Xinjiang Hand Pulled Pilaf Shouzhuafan 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f29ea96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f29ea96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2238\">Xinjiang Hand-Pulled Pilaf (Shouzhuafan)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2544\">Xinjiang\u2019s Hand-Pulled Pilaf, also known as &#8220;Polow,&#8221; is a national dish originating from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/silk-road\/\">the Silk Road<\/a>. It combines lamb, carrots, raisins, and rice in a single, aromatic dish. Traditionally eaten by hand, it represents the bold and vibrant flavors of Xinjiang\u2019s multi-ethnic culture.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2640\"><strong data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2562\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Lamb leg (or beef), carrots, raisins, onions, cumin, rice, vegetable oil.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2858\"><strong data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2661\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Lamb is stir-fried with onions and spices, then steamed with rice, carrots, and raisins until the rice absorbs all the flavors.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"649\"><strong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"554\">Taste: <\/strong>Savory lamb with sweet notes from raisins. The rice is rich, aromatic, and full of flavor.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"756\"><strong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"664\">Features: <\/strong>Traditionally eaten by hand, this hearty dish is also available in vegetarian versions.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3283\"><strong data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3201\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/urumqi\/\">Urumqi<\/a>, Hetian, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/xinjiang\/\">Xinjiang<\/a> (local favorites include \u201cXinyuan Hand-Pulled Pilaf\u201d).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8abcdca elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"8abcdca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yunnan-Fresh-Flower-Cake-Xianhua-Bing-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Yunnan Fresh Flower Cake Xianhua Bing 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yunnan-Fresh-Flower-Cake-Xianhua-Bing-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Yunnan Fresh Flower Cake Xianhua Bing 2\" \/><div 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5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Yunnan-Fresh-Flower-Cake-Xianhua-Bing-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Yunnan Fresh Flower Cake Xianhua Bing 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button 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data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3337\">Yunnan Fresh Flower Cake (Xianhua Bing)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3588\">A signature snack of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/yunnan\/\">Yunnan<\/a>, Fresh Flower Cake originated during the Qing Dynasty. Made with edible rose petals, it celebrates Yunnan&#8217;s floral heritage and is a popular souvenir for tourists, blending sweetness with floral aroma.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3689\"><strong data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3606\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Edible roses (Mok-red rose or Dianhong rose), wheat flour, lard, sugar, honey.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3904\"><strong data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3710\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Roses are cleaned, sweetened, and then mixed with wheat flour and lard to make the dough. The flower-filled dough is rolled, shaped, and baked at 15-20 minutes until golden brown and flaky.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"4076\"><strong data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3916\">Taste: <\/strong>Crisp and flaky pastry with a soft, sweet, and floral filling. The honey and sugar provide sweetness, while the fresh roses add a fragrant, delicate aroma.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4281\"><strong data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4091\">Features: <\/strong>The traditional technique uses freshly picked petals, creating a natural, fragrant experience. New flavors like jasmine and chrysanthemum have also been introduced in modern variations.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4283\" data-end=\"4378\"><strong data-start=\"4283\" data-end=\"4294\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/kunming\/\">Kunming<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/dali\/\">Dali<\/a>, Yunnan (bakeries like \u201cJia Hua Bing\u201d offer the best flower cakes).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-878fd61 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"878fd61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Guizhou-Sour-Soup-Fish-Suan-Tang-Yu-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Guizhou Sour Soup Fish Suan Tang Yu 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button 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data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4430\">Guizhou Sour Soup Fish (Suan Tang Yu)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4432\" data-end=\"4682\">A classic dish of the Miao ethnic group, Sour Soup Fish originates from the southeastern mountain regions of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/guizhou\/\">Guizhou<\/a>. Known for its distinctive sour broth, this dish is the epitome of the &#8220;sour culture&#8221; that defines Guizhou cuisine.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4831\"><strong data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4700\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Sour soup (white or red fermented rice), rice fish (or carp), tomatoes, wood ginger, pickled chili, tofu, seasonal vegetables.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4833\" data-end=\"5038\"><strong data-start=\"4833\" data-end=\"4852\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The sour soup base is made by fermenting rice for 3-5 days, then boiled with fish and vegetables. Pickled chilies, ginger, and other spices are added to enhance the depth of flavor.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5040\" data-end=\"5228\"><strong data-start=\"5040\" data-end=\"5050\">Taste: <\/strong>A complex, tangy soup with tender fish, savory depth from the soup, and a hint of spiciness from the chilies. The fish is delicate, and the soup is refreshing and cleansing.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5230\" data-end=\"5391\"><strong data-start=\"5230\" data-end=\"5243\">Features: <\/strong>The &#8220;sour&#8221; element is the defining characteristic, and the dish is a social one, often enjoyed during large family gatherings and celebrations.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5393\" data-end=\"5514\"><strong data-start=\"5393\" data-end=\"5404\">Region: <\/strong>Guizhou, Qiandongnan (restaurants like \u201cKuai Huo Lin\u201d and \u201cLao Kai Li\u201d are known for their sour soup fish).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8129ab elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"d8129ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hainan-Wenchang-Chicken-1-e1746079331214-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Hainan Wenchang Chicken 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hainan-Wenchang-Chicken-2-e1746079351795-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Hainan Wenchang Chicken 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hainan-Wenchang-Chicken-3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Hainan Wenchang Chicken 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hainan-Wenchang-Chicken-4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Hainan Wenchang Chicken 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Hainan-Wenchang-Chicken-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Hainan Wenchang Chicken 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-598c29a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"598c29a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"6631\" data-end=\"6662\">Hainan Wenchang Chicken<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6664\" data-end=\"6913\">Hainan\u2019s most famous dish, Wenchang Chicken, is renowned for its tender, flavorful meat, which comes from free-range chickens. Named after the Wenchang area, it\u2019s traditionally served with coconut rice and a homemade dipping sauce.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"6915\" data-end=\"7021\"><strong data-start=\"6915\" data-end=\"6931\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Wenchang chicken (free-range), coconut, ginger, scallions, garlic, sour orange juice.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"541\"><strong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"400\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The chicken is gently boiled with aromatics, then cooled in ice water to keep the skin firm. Served with coconut rice and dipping sauce.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"663\"><strong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"553\">Taste: <\/strong>Juicy, tender meat with crisp skin. Coconut rice adds sweetness, while the sauce is tangy and refreshing.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"822\"><strong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"678\">Features: <\/strong>Free-range chickens give the dish a clean, natural flavor. The chicken is served whole with its head facing the guest as a sign of respect.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"7643\" data-end=\"7750\"><strong data-start=\"7643\" data-end=\"7654\">Region: <\/strong>Wenchang, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hainan\/\">Hainan<\/a> (known for its local dishes served at \u201cTian Ci Village\u201d and \u201cNanyang Town\u201d).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39b9486 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"39b9486\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"82\">Chongqing La Zi Ji (Chongqing Spicy Chicken)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"478\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chongqing\/\">Chongqing<\/a> La Zi Ji is a signature dish from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/sichuan\/\">Sichuan<\/a>-Chongqing region, known for its bold flavors and the unique way it\u2019s eaten. It originated in the 1980s in Gele Mountain and is famous for its \u201cfind the chicken in a pile of chilies\u201d style. This dish combines crispy chicken and a heavy amount of dry chili and Sichuan peppercorns, offering a spicy and numbing experience.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"614\"><strong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"496\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Free-range chicken, dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, cooking wine, starch, sesame seeds.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"521\"><strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"407\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Chicken is marinated and deep-fried, then stir-fried with chilies, peppercorns, and aromatics until fragrant.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"640\"><strong data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"533\">Taste: <\/strong>Crispy, tender chicken with intense spicy and numbing flavor, plus a smoky aroma and slight sweetness.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"777\"><strong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"655\">Features: <\/strong>Visually striking with more chilies than chicken\u2014diners &#8220;search&#8221; for the meat. Heat and aroma are carefully balanced.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"876\"><strong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\" data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1380\">Region: <\/strong><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">Chongqing (classic restaurants like &#8220;Lin Zhong Le&#8221; and &#8220;Lao Yao Spicy Chicken&#8221;).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c7e474 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"1c7e474\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Chaoshan-Beef-Hotpot-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chaoshan Beef Hotpot\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chaozhou-Beef-Hotpot-A-delicious-spread-of-beef-slices-and-fresh-ingredients-surrounding-a-hot-bubbling-pot-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chaozhou Beef Hotpot A delicious spread of beef slices and fresh ingredients surrounding a hot bubbling pot\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Authentic-Chaozhou-Beef-Hotpot-Thinly-sliced-beef-served-with-fresh-greens-hotpot-broth-and-complementary-sides-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Authentic Chaozhou Beef Hotpot Thinly sliced beef served with fresh greens hotpot broth and complementary sides\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chaozhou-Hotpot-Feast-Thinly-sliced-beef-beef-balls-and-fresh-vegetables-served-in-a-flavorful-hotpot-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Chaozhou Hotpot Feast Thinly sliced beef beef balls and fresh vegetables served in a flavorful hotpot\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Traditional-Chaozhou-Beef-Hotpot-An-array-of-beef-slices-hotpot-broth-and-fresh-sides-for-a-rich-dining-experience-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Traditional Chaozhou Beef Hotpot An array of beef slices hotpot broth and fresh sides for a rich dining experience\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6229ad2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6229ad2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1498\">Chaoshan Beef Hotpot<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1806\">The Chaoshan Beef Hotpot is a cornerstone of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/cantonese-cuisine\/\">Cantonese cuisine<\/a>, especially popular in the Chaoshan region. Originating in the mid-20th century, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hotpot\/\">hotpot<\/a> is known for its ultra-fresh beef and clean broth. Beef is served from the moment it&#8217;s slaughtered, ensuring unparalleled freshness.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1964\"><strong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1824\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Fresh beef (cut into various parts, including premium cuts like &#8220;tenderloin&#8221; and &#8220;beef tongue&#8221;), beef bone broth, peanut sauce, celery.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"521\"><strong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"385\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Beef is thinly sliced and briefly dipped in simmering bone broth. Each cut is cooked for just a few seconds to preserve tenderness.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"628\"><strong data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"533\">Taste: <\/strong>Tender, juicy beef with subtle sweetness from the broth. Peanut sauce adds nutty richness.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"765\"><strong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"643\">Features: <\/strong>Cuts are carefully sliced and served by type, with each requiring precise timing. Freshness is key to the experience.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2784\"><strong data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2690\">Region: <\/strong>Guangdong, Shantou, Chaozhou (famous spots include &#8220;Baha Li&#8221; and &#8220;Guang Dong Beef Hotpot&#8221;).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-541025a elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"541025a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jiangsu-Dongpo-Pork-1-e1746079558550-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Jiangsu Dongpo Pork 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jiangsu-Dongpo-Pork-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Jiangsu Dongpo Pork 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jiangsu-Dongpo-Pork-3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Jiangsu Dongpo Pork 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jiangsu-Dongpo-Pork-4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Jiangsu Dongpo Pork 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jiangsu-Dongpo-Pork-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Jiangsu Dongpo Pork 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-065b107 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"065b107\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2818\">Jiangsu Dongpo Pork<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"3162\">Dongpo Pork is a classic dish from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/jiangsu-cuisine\/\">Jiangsu cuisine<\/a>, named after the famous Song Dynasty poet and statesman Su Dongpo. The dish is slow-cooked using a combination of wine and soy sauce, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth pork that is both fatty and lean. It symbolizes the harmony of sweet and savory flavors in Jiangsu cooking.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3265\"><strong data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3180\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Pork belly (with skin), Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, rock sugar, ginger, scallions.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"473\"><strong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"363\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Blanched pork is simmered slowly in wine, soy sauce, and sugar until soft, then coated in a glossy sauce.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"571\"><strong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"485\">Taste: <\/strong>Melt-in-your-mouth pork with a sweet-savory balance and deep aroma from the wine.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"708\"><strong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"586\">Features: <\/strong>Known for its shiny glaze and tender texture, this dish represents Jiangsu cuisine\u2019s refined slow-cooking techniques.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3932\"><strong data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3844\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hangzhou\/\">Hangzhou<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/zhejiang\/\">Zhejiang<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-time-honored-restaurants\/\">restaurants<\/a> like &#8220;Lou Wai Lou&#8221; are famous for their Dongpo Pork).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f853d91 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"f853d91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fujian-Tortoise-Jelly-Tuo-Sun-Dong-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Fujian Tortoise Jelly Tuo Sun Dong 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button 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data-start=\"3939\" data-end=\"3983\">Fujian Tortoise Jelly (Tuo Sun Dong)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4302\">Tortoise Jelly, a unique and bold dish from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/quanzhou\/\">Fujian\u2019s Quanzhou<\/a> Anhai Town, is made from \u201cTuo Sun,\u201d a sea creature known as the &#8220;sea earthworm.&#8221; After boiling and extracting the gelatin, it\u2019s chilled into a jelly, served with tangy condiments, and is one of the most daring food experiences in Fujian.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4409\"><strong data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4320\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Tuo Sun (sea earthworm), clear water, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, mustard, cilantro.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"522\"><strong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"401\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Boiled to extract natural gelatin, the liquid is cooled into a jelly, sliced, and served cold with tangy condiments.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"626\"><strong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"534\">Taste: <\/strong>Mildly briny with a smooth, slippery texture. The sauce adds tang, heat, and freshness.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"734\"><strong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"641\">Features: <\/strong>A daring dish with a gelatinous bite, representing Fujian\u2019s adventurous culinary spirit.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"5009\" data-end=\"5120\"><strong data-start=\"5009\" data-end=\"5020\">Region: <\/strong>Fujian, Quanzhou (local markets and eateries like \u201cBing Zheng Tang\u201d serve the authentic version).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-611b8a5 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"611b8a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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dish from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/jiangsu\/\">Jiangsu<\/a>, Yangzhou Fried Rice originated during the Sui Dynasty and is known for its golden color and rich, balanced ingredients. It&#8217;s considered the &#8220;king of fried rice&#8221; in China.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"450\"><strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"320\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Day-old rice, eggs, ham, shrimp, green peas, corn, carrots, scallions (optional advanced ingredients: dried scallops, abalone).<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"692\"><strong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"471\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Eggs are scrambled and cooked, then stir-fried with scallions, ham, shrimp, and vegetables. Day-old rice is added and quickly stir-fried to coat each grain with oil and egg. Seasoned with salt and a touch of soy sauce.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"849\"><strong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"704\">Taste: <\/strong>Savory and fragrant with a mix of crispy rice, fluffy eggs, sweet seafood, fresh vegetables, and salty ham. The bottom oil adds a smoky aroma.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1028\"><strong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"864\">Features: <\/strong>The key is to achieve separate, non-sticky grains, and the dish can be as simple or as elaborate as preferred. It reflects the craftsmanship of Yangzhou cuisine.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1160\"><strong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1041\">Region: <\/strong>Yangzhou, Jiangsu (traditional restaurants like \u201cFuchun Tea House\u201d and \u201cYechun Tea House\u201d serve authentic versions).<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 166px; top: 98.3281px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ca7c33 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"4ca7c33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Braised-Sea-Cucumber-with-Scallion-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallion 1\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Braised-Sea-Cucumber-with-Scallion-2-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallion 2\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Braised-Sea-Cucumber-with-Scallion-3-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallion 3\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Braised-Sea-Cucumber-with-Scallion-4-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallion 4\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Braised-Sea-Cucumber-with-Scallion-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallion 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button 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data-end=\"84\">Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallion<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"278\">A classic dish in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shandong-cuisine\/\">Shandong cuisine<\/a>, Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallion blends the umami of sea cucumber with the sweet aroma of Zhangqiu scallions. It reflects the refined depth of Lu cuisine.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"400\"><strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"296\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Sea cucumber, Zhangqiu scallions, ginger, chicken stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rock sugar, starch.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"421\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>Sea cucumbers are blanched. Scallions are fried until golden, then simmered with sea cucumbers in a rich sauce. Finished with scallion oil and thickened with starch.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"711\"><strong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"601\">Taste: <\/strong>Tender, bouncy sea cucumber infused with savory-sweet sauce. Scallions are soft and aromatic, adding depth.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"854\"><strong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"726\">Features: <\/strong>Uses premium scallions and carefully selected sea cucumber. A test of heat control and knife skill in traditional Lu cuisine.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"950\"><strong data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"867\">Region: <\/strong>Shandong (notably Jinan and Yantai, at restaurants like Jufengde and Huibinlou).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbfc780 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"dbfc780\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-end=\"119\">Xinjiang Roast Baozi (Uyghur Style)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"334\">A popular street snack in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/xinjiang\/\">Xinjiang<\/a>, also known as &#8220;Shamusa Baozi&#8221; in Uyghur, this dish is baked in a traditional nang pit, offering a crispy crust and juicy filling, showcasing the fiery essence of border cuisine.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"453\"><strong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"352\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Lamb (preferably lamb leg), onions, cumin, black pepper, salt, flour, yeast (or unleavened dough).<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"612\"><strong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"474\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The dough is rolled thin, filled with lamb, onions, and spices, then shaped and baked in a hot nang pit for 10-15 minutes until golden.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"769\"><strong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"624\">Taste: <\/strong>Crispy, slightly wheaty crust with tender lamb and a sweet onion balance. The cumin adds a spicy kick, while the steam carries the rich aroma.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"915\"><strong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"784\">Features: <\/strong>Baked at high heat, the nang pit seals in the flavor, with traditional pairing of Xinjiang brick tea to complement the richness.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1019\"><strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"928\">Region: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/urumqi\/\">Urumqi<\/a>, Kashgar, Xinjiang (notable spots like &#8220;Aini Roast Baozi&#8221; near the Grand Bazaar).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5fcb19 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"b5fcb19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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5\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Guangzhou-Cheung-Fun-Cantonese-Dim-Sum-5-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Guangzhou Cheung Fun Cantonese Dim Sum 5\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button 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data-end=\"183\">Guangzhou Cheung Fun (Cantonese Dim Sum)<\/h2><p class=\"\" data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"358\">A traditional Cantonese dim sum from Xiguan, Cheung Fun features thin rice-flour sheets wrapped around fillings like shrimp or pork, drizzled with soy sauce or sesame paste.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"451\"><strong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"376\">Ingredients: <\/strong>Rice flour, corn starch, pork, shrimp, beef, eggs, scallions, soy sauce.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"611\"><strong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"472\">Cooking Method: <\/strong>The batter is steamed in a thin layer, topped with fillings, steamed again, and rolled into logs, served with soy sauce or sesame sauce.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"723\"><strong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"623\">Taste: <\/strong>Smooth, chewy rice skin, juicy fillings, and savory-sweet soy sauce. Best paired with Pu-erh tea.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"836\"><strong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"738\">Features: <\/strong>Two styles: &#8220;\u5e03\u62c9\u80a0&#8221; (denser) and &#8220;\u62bd\u5c49\u5f0f&#8221; (thinner), requiring precise steaming for perfect texture.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"923\"><strong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"849\">Region: <\/strong>Guangzhou, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/foshan\/\">Foshan<\/a> (notable restaurants include &#8220;Yin Ji&#8221; and &#8220;Hua Hui&#8221;).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ea06bf elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3ea06bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-14722 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food category-travel-tips tag-chinese-time-honored-restaurants tag-cuisine tag-dish tag-famous-dish tag-food-tips tag-guide tag-restaurant\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/chinese-time-honored-restaurants\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tBest Chinese Time-Honored Restaurants\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25261 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-dumpling tag-food tag-food-dish-guide tag-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/chinese-dumplings\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tChinese Dumplings\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-24894 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-culture tag-food-dish-guide tag-guide tag-noodle\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/chinese-noodles\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tChinese Noodles\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-13468 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-city-rank tag-cuisine tag-dish tag-famous-dish tag-food-dish-guide tag-guide tag-hot-pot\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/hotpot\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHotpot\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-2003 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-beijing tag-dish tag-famous-dish tag-food-dish-guide tag-shandong-cuisine\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/peking-duck\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tPeking Duck\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-21636 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-cuisine tag-dish tag-famous-dish tag-food-tips tag-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/chinese-foods\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tTop 50 Chinese Foods You Must-Try\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39f9a0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"39f9a0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"28100\" class=\"elementor elementor-28100\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf8455 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cf8455\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4ff235 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4ff235\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">More What to Eat Guide<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-737b335 elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-none elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"737b335\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43850 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-chengdu tag-chengdu-travel-guide tag-food tag-what-to-eat\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/what-to-eat-in-chengdu-2\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Eat in Chengdu: Must-Try Foods &amp; Tips\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-42485 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-food tag-what-to-eat tag-yunnan tag-yunnan-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/what-to-eat-in-yunnan\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Eat in Yunnan: Local Food Guide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-42388 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-food tag-what-to-eat tag-xian tag-xian-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/what-to-eat-in-xian\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Eat in Xi\u2019an: Local Food Guide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-42366 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-food tag-what-to-eat tag-wuhan tag-wuhan-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/what-to-eat-in-wuhan\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Eat in Wuhan: Local Food Guide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-42352 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-food tag-hangzhou tag-hangzhou-travel-guide tag-what-to-eat\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/what-to-eat-in-hangzhou\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Eat in Hangzhou: Local Food Guide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-42330 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-food tag-nanjing tag-nanjing-travel-guide tag-what-to-eat\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/what-to-eat-in-nanjing\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Eat in Nanjing: Local Food Guide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-42314 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-food tag-guangzhou tag-guangzhou-travel-guide tag-what-to-eat\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/what-to-eat-in-guangzhou\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Eat in Guangzhou: Local Food Guide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-41889 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-food tag-guilin tag-guilin-travel-guide tag-what-to-eat\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/what-to-eat-in-guilin\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Eat in Guilin: Local Food Guide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d4af4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"1d4af4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"30058\" class=\"elementor elementor-30058\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf8455 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cf8455\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4ff235 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4ff235\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs About Chinese Food<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef3b93e elementor-grid-2 elementor-posts--thumbnail-none elementor-grid-tablet-3 elementor-grid-mobile-2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"ef3b93e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25472 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-dumpling tag-food\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/are-dumplings-healthy\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tAre dumplings healthy?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25477 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-dumpling tag-food\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/how-to-cook-dumplings\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHow to cook dumplings?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25430 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-dragon-boat-festival tag-food tag-zongzi\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/is-zongzi-eaten-hot-or-cold\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tIs zongzi eaten hot or cold?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25465 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-dumpling tag-food\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/what-are-dumplings-made-of\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat are dumplings made of?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25443 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-food tag-mid-autumn-festival tag-mooncake\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/what-are-mooncakes-made-of\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat are mooncakes made of?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25453 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-food tag-mid-autumn-festival tag-mooncake\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/what-do-mooncakes-taste-like\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat do mooncakes taste like?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25436 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-dragon-boat-festival tag-food tag-zongzi\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/what-is-the-difference-between-zongzi-and-onigiri\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat is the difference between zongzi and onigiri?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25458 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-dumpling tag-food\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/what-to-eat-with-dumplings\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to eat with dumplings?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25425 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-dragon-boat-festival tag-food tag-zongzi\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/why-do-chinese-eat-zongzi\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhy do Chinese eat zongzi?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af06ae7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"af06ae7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37511e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"37511e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"5246\" class=\"elementor elementor-5246\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cad685 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5cad685\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08f8d96 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"08f8d96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-942b494 elementor-post-navigation-borders-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-navigation\" data-id=\"942b494\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-navigation.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/wood-goat\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Goat-1995-and-2015-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34191\" alt=\"Year of Wood Goat 1995 and 2015 Personality Fate Forecast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Goat-1995-and-2015-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Goat-1995-and-2015-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Goat-1995-and-2015-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Goat-1995-and-2015-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Goat-1995-and-2015-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Goat-1995-and-2015-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Zodiac Year<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/wood-goat\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWood Goat\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Wood Goat corresponds to the years 1955, 2015 (Nayin &#8220;Sha Zhong Jin&#8221;). In the Five Elements system, &#8220;Wood&#8221; symbolizes growth, vitality, and adaptability, while &#8220;Goat&#8221; represents gentleness, kindness, and a strong sense of responsibility.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-13775 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-fortune category-zodiac-year tag-175 tag-fate tag-fortune tag-fortune-telling tag-monkey tag-wuxing tag-zodiac\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/1980-zodiac-fate-and-fortune\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1980-Chinese-Zodiac-Metal-Monkey-forecast-cover-with-monkey-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43340\" alt=\"1980 Chinese Zodiac Metal Monkey forecast cover with monkey career wealth relationships health and lucky elements\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1980-Chinese-Zodiac-Metal-Monkey-forecast-cover-with-monkey-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1980-Chinese-Zodiac-Metal-Monkey-forecast-cover-with-monkey-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1980-Chinese-Zodiac-Metal-Monkey-forecast-cover-with-monkey-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1980-Chinese-Zodiac-Metal-Monkey-forecast-cover-with-monkey-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1980-Chinese-Zodiac-Metal-Monkey-forecast-cover-with-monkey-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1980-Chinese-Zodiac-Metal-Monkey-forecast-cover-with-monkey-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1980-Chinese-Zodiac-Metal-Monkey-forecast-cover-with-monkey-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-lucky-elements.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Fortune<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/1980-zodiac-fate-and-fortune\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t1980 Chinese Zodiac: Metal Monkey 2026 Forecast\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>A structured 2026 forecast for individuals born in 1980, covering career, wealth, relationships, health, and practical guidance for steady growth and breakthroughs.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-22619 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-dynasty\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/why-did-chinese-emperors-wear-yellow\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Front-view-of-embroidered-yellow-robe-\u2013-Qing-dynasty-emperors-ceremonial-garment-with-dragon-and-cloud-patterns-in-silk-e1747145403267-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22623\" alt=\"Front view of embroidered yellow robe \u2013 Qing dynasty emperor\u2019s ceremonial garment with dragon and cloud patterns in silk.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Front-view-of-embroidered-yellow-robe-\u2013-Qing-dynasty-emperors-ceremonial-garment-with-dragon-and-cloud-patterns-in-silk-e1747145403267-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Front-view-of-embroidered-yellow-robe-\u2013-Qing-dynasty-emperors-ceremonial-garment-with-dragon-and-cloud-patterns-in-silk-e1747145403267-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Front-view-of-embroidered-yellow-robe-\u2013-Qing-dynasty-emperors-ceremonial-garment-with-dragon-and-cloud-patterns-in-silk-e1747145403267-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Front-view-of-embroidered-yellow-robe-\u2013-Qing-dynasty-emperors-ceremonial-garment-with-dragon-and-cloud-patterns-in-silk-e1747145403267-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Front-view-of-embroidered-yellow-robe-\u2013-Qing-dynasty-emperors-ceremonial-garment-with-dragon-and-cloud-patterns-in-silk-e1747145403267-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Front-view-of-embroidered-yellow-robe-\u2013-Qing-dynasty-emperors-ceremonial-garment-with-dragon-and-cloud-patterns-in-silk-e1747145403267.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">FAQs<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/why-did-chinese-emperors-wear-yellow\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhy Did Chinese Emperors Wear Yellow?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Yellow symbolized imperial power in ancient China. Learn why it became the emperor\u2019s exclusive color in Chinese history and philosophy.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-29547 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-macao tag-macau\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/is-macau-the-richest-city-in-the-world\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-skyline-of-Macau-with-Macau-Tower-illuminated-at-sunset-e1780111862156-1024x654.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-29523\" alt=\"Night skyline of Macau with Macau Tower illuminated at sunset\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-skyline-of-Macau-with-Macau-Tower-illuminated-at-sunset-e1780111862156-1024x654.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-skyline-of-Macau-with-Macau-Tower-illuminated-at-sunset-e1780111862156-500x319.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-skyline-of-Macau-with-Macau-Tower-illuminated-at-sunset-e1780111862156-300x192.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-skyline-of-Macau-with-Macau-Tower-illuminated-at-sunset-e1780111862156-768x491.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-skyline-of-Macau-with-Macau-Tower-illuminated-at-sunset-e1780111862156-1536x981.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-skyline-of-Macau-with-Macau-Tower-illuminated-at-sunset-e1780111862156-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-skyline-of-Macau-with-Macau-Tower-illuminated-at-sunset-e1780111862156-150x96.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-skyline-of-Macau-with-Macau-Tower-illuminated-at-sunset-e1780111862156.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">FAQs<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/da\/is-macau-the-richest-city-in-the-world\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tIs Macau the Richest City in the World?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Macau ranks among the world\u2019s top cities by GDP\u202fper\u202fcapita (PPP), but whether it\u2019s the &#8220;richest&#8221; depends on the metric and comparison 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