{"id":2120,"date":"2025-04-21T09:51:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T09:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/?p=2120"},"modified":"2026-04-25T07:18:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T07:18:29","slug":"masakan-shandong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/id\/shandong-cuisine\/","title":{"rendered":"Masakan Shandong"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2120\" class=\"elementor elementor-2120\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce45d75 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ce45d75\" 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-5ad619f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ad619f\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Assorted-Lu-cuisine-dishes-with-a-whole-fried-fish-centerpiece-e1727441857282-1024x546.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2175\" alt=\"Assorted Lu cuisine dishes with a whole fried fish centerpiece\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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-897ba8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"897ba8b\" 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=\"20398\" class=\"elementor elementor-20398\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84386e4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"84386e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__item-prefix\">Written by <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnthony\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-daac7f3 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLast update April 25, 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-41b6a5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"41b6a5c\" 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  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/cuisine\/\">China Cuisine Series<\/a>\n  <span>-<\/span>\n  \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-6517795 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-excerpt\" data-id=\"6517795\" 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\tDiscover the rich flavors of Shandong cuisine with iconic dishes like Braised Sea Cucumber, Sweet and Sour Carp, highlighting authentic culinary traditions of China.\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-f884d7b e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f884d7b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f26436d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f26436d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Assorted-Lu-cuisine-dishes-with-a-whole-fried-fish-centerpiece-e1727441857282-1024x546.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2175\" alt=\"Assorted Lu cuisine dishes with a whole fried fish centerpiece\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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-6d603ff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d603ff\" 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-a4282f1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a4282f1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bef128c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bef128c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/A-diverse-feast-of-classic-Shandong-cuisine-representing-one-of-Chinas-oldest-and-most-influential-culinary-traditions-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2178\" alt=\"A diverse feast of classic Shandong cuisine representing one of Chinas oldest and most influential culinary traditions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/A-diverse-feast-of-classic-Shandong-cuisine-representing-one-of-Chinas-oldest-and-most-influential-culinary-traditions-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/A-diverse-feast-of-classic-Shandong-cuisine-representing-one-of-Chinas-oldest-and-most-influential-culinary-traditions-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/A-diverse-feast-of-classic-Shandong-cuisine-representing-one-of-Chinas-oldest-and-most-influential-culinary-traditions.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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-bc42ace e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bc42ace\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ee9648 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ee9648\" 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>About Shandong Cuisine<\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/shandong\/\">Shandong<\/a> cuisine, known as Lu cuisine, is one of China&#8217;s Eight Great Culinary Traditions and the foundation of northern Chinese cooking.<\/p><p>It emphasizes refined techniques and harmonious flavors, with a focus on health and balance.<\/p><p>Renowned for its diverse methods, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-foods\/\">classic dishes<\/a> include sweet and sour carp, braised sea cucumber, and nine-turn large intestines.<\/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-724a8e8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"724a8e8\" 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-8812f3b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8812f3b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f3f37e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0f3f37e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stir-fried-fish-slices-with-black-fungus-and-cucumber-square-e1727492427336-1024x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2195\" alt=\"Stir fried fish slices with black fungus and cucumber square\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stir-fried-fish-slices-with-black-fungus-and-cucumber-square-e1727492427336-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stir-fried-fish-slices-with-black-fungus-and-cucumber-square-e1727492427336-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stir-fried-fish-slices-with-black-fungus-and-cucumber-square-e1727492427336-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stir-fried-fish-slices-with-black-fungus-and-cucumber-square-e1727492427336-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stir-fried-fish-slices-with-black-fungus-and-cucumber-square-e1727492427336.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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-cc18489 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cc18489\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1fb584 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1fb584\" 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>Shandong Culinary Flavor<\/h2><p>Shandong cuisine emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients with a focus on enhancing natural flavors through the use of salt and broth.<\/p><p>Signature dishes often incorporate scallions, ginger, and garlic to elevate taste.<\/p><p>Known for its mastery in explosive cooking techniques like quick stir-frying, and producing rich soups, Shandong cuisine is both flavorful and refined.<\/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-f5be4c2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f5be4c2\" 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-45f3b49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45f3b49\" 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\">Categories of Shandong Cuisine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b3619b e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b3619b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc1433a elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"fc1433a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jinan-cuisine-is-known-for-its-flavorful-broths-and-diverse-cooking-techniques-e1727443248428.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2179\" alt=\"Jinan cuisine is known for its flavorful broths and diverse cooking techniques\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jinan-cuisine-is-known-for-its-flavorful-broths-and-diverse-cooking-techniques-e1727443248428.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jinan-cuisine-is-known-for-its-flavorful-broths-and-diverse-cooking-techniques-e1727443248428-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jinan-cuisine-is-known-for-its-flavorful-broths-and-diverse-cooking-techniques-e1727443248428-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jinan-cuisine-is-known-for-its-flavorful-broths-and-diverse-cooking-techniques-e1727443248428-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jinan-cuisine-is-known-for-its-flavorful-broths-and-diverse-cooking-techniques-e1727443248428-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Jinan Cuisine<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Known for its flavorful broths and diverse cooking techniques, featuring clear and creamy soups.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba7ff85 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"ba7ff85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jiaodong-cuisine-focuses-on-fresh-seafood-and-light-crisp-flavors-from-coastal-regions-e1727443297555.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2180\" alt=\"Jiaodong cuisine focuses on fresh seafood and light crisp flavors from coastal regions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jiaodong-cuisine-focuses-on-fresh-seafood-and-light-crisp-flavors-from-coastal-regions-e1727443297555.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jiaodong-cuisine-focuses-on-fresh-seafood-and-light-crisp-flavors-from-coastal-regions-e1727443297555-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jiaodong-cuisine-focuses-on-fresh-seafood-and-light-crisp-flavors-from-coastal-regions-e1727443297555-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jiaodong-cuisine-focuses-on-fresh-seafood-and-light-crisp-flavors-from-coastal-regions-e1727443297555-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Jiaodong-cuisine-focuses-on-fresh-seafood-and-light-crisp-flavors-from-coastal-regions-e1727443297555-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Jiaodong Cuisine<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Focused on fresh seafood with light, crisp flavors, originating from coastal traditions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f439e7a elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"f439e7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Confucius-Mansion-cuisine-features-elegant-dishes-with-rich-historical-significance-and-refined-flavors-e1727443350711.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2181\" alt=\"Confucius Mansion cuisine features elegant dishes with rich historical significance and refined flavors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Confucius-Mansion-cuisine-features-elegant-dishes-with-rich-historical-significance-and-refined-flavors-e1727443350711.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Confucius-Mansion-cuisine-features-elegant-dishes-with-rich-historical-significance-and-refined-flavors-e1727443350711-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Confucius-Mansion-cuisine-features-elegant-dishes-with-rich-historical-significance-and-refined-flavors-e1727443350711-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Confucius-Mansion-cuisine-features-elegant-dishes-with-rich-historical-significance-and-refined-flavors-e1727443350711-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Confucius-Mansion-cuisine-features-elegant-dishes-with-rich-historical-significance-and-refined-flavors-e1727443350711-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Confucius Mansion Cuisine<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Features elegant dishes with rich historical significance and refined, intricate flavors.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\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-67b4401 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"67b4401\" 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-9a71af9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a71af9\" 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\">Categories of Shandong Cuisine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-430eab7 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"430eab7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92f72e9 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"92f72e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-Sea-Cucumber-with-Scallions-e1727445265950.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2182\" alt=\"Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-Sea-Cucumber-with-Scallions-e1727445265950.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-Sea-Cucumber-with-Scallions-e1727445265950-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-Sea-Cucumber-with-Scallions-e1727445265950-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-Sea-Cucumber-with-Scallions-e1727445265950-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-Sea-Cucumber-with-Scallions-e1727445265950-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Soft, tender sea cucumber braised in a flavorful scallion sauce, offering a delightful balance of textures and flavors.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8964b8b elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"8964b8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-prawns-in-rich-red-sauce-e1727445315220.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2183\" alt=\"Braised prawns in rich red sauce\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-prawns-in-rich-red-sauce-e1727445315220.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-prawns-in-rich-red-sauce-e1727445315220-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-prawns-in-rich-red-sauce-e1727445315220-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-prawns-in-rich-red-sauce-e1727445315220-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-prawns-in-rich-red-sauce-e1727445315220-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Braised Prawns<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Succulent prawns braised to perfection in a rich, savory sauce that enhances the natural sweetness of the shrimp.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-682aace elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"682aace\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marinated-fish-slices-in-a-fragrant-sauce-e1727445369651.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2184\" alt=\"Marinated fish slices in a fragrant sauce\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marinated-fish-slices-in-a-fragrant-sauce-e1727445369651.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marinated-fish-slices-in-a-fragrant-sauce-e1727445369651-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marinated-fish-slices-in-a-fragrant-sauce-e1727445369651-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marinated-fish-slices-in-a-fragrant-sauce-e1727445369651-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Marinated-fish-slices-in-a-fragrant-sauce-e1727445369651-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Marinated Fish Slices<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Delicately marinated fish slices with a unique, fragrant aroma and tender texture.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70cc9a6 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"70cc9a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Golden-fried-carp-in-sweet-and-sour-sauce-e1727445418851.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2185\" alt=\"Golden fried carp in sweet and sour sauce\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Golden-fried-carp-in-sweet-and-sour-sauce-e1727445418851.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Golden-fried-carp-in-sweet-and-sour-sauce-e1727445418851-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Golden-fried-carp-in-sweet-and-sour-sauce-e1727445418851-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Golden-fried-carp-in-sweet-and-sour-sauce-e1727445418851-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Golden-fried-carp-in-sweet-and-sour-sauce-e1727445418851-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Sweet and Sour Carp<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A beautifully presented whole carp, crispy on the outside and smothered in a tangy sweet and sour sauce.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ffade5 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"9ffade5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stir-fried-pork-kidney-in-a-savory-sauce-e1727445460975.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2186\" alt=\"Stir fried pork kidney in a savory sauce\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stir-fried-pork-kidney-in-a-savory-sauce-e1727445460975.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stir-fried-pork-kidney-in-a-savory-sauce-e1727445460975-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stir-fried-pork-kidney-in-a-savory-sauce-e1727445460975-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stir-fried-pork-kidney-in-a-savory-sauce-e1727445460975-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Stir-fried-pork-kidney-in-a-savory-sauce-e1727445460975-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Stir-fried Pork Kidney<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A savory stir-fried dish made with pork kidneys, known for its tender texture and robust flavors.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faa98e2 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"faa98e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Crispy-fried-dish-with-a-golden-glaze-e1727445506121.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2187\" alt=\"Crispy fried dish with a golden glaze\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Crispy-fried-dish-with-a-golden-glaze-e1727445506121.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Crispy-fried-dish-with-a-golden-glaze-e1727445506121-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Crispy-fried-dish-with-a-golden-glaze-e1727445506121-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Crispy-fried-dish-with-a-golden-glaze-e1727445506121-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Crispy-fried-dish-with-a-golden-glaze-e1727445506121-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Fried Double Crisp<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A classic crispy dish, carefully fried to perfection with a delightful crunch in every bite.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bde50b elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"3bde50b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-intestines-in-thick-brown-sauce-e1727445553247.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2188\" alt=\"Braised intestines in thick brown sauce\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-intestines-in-thick-brown-sauce-e1727445553247.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-intestines-in-thick-brown-sauce-e1727445553247-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-intestines-in-thick-brown-sauce-e1727445553247-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-intestines-in-thick-brown-sauce-e1727445553247-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-intestines-in-thick-brown-sauce-e1727445553247-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Braised Intestines in Brown Sauce<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A rich, flavorful dish made with tender pork intestines, featuring a balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11cd539 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"11cd539\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-pork-balls-in-rich-brown-gravy-e1727445596229.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2189\" alt=\"Braised pork balls in rich brown gravy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-pork-balls-in-rich-brown-gravy-e1727445596229.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-pork-balls-in-rich-brown-gravy-e1727445596229-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-pork-balls-in-rich-brown-gravy-e1727445596229-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-pork-balls-in-rich-brown-gravy-e1727445596229-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Braised-pork-balls-in-rich-brown-gravy-e1727445596229-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Braised Pork Balls in Gravy<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Tender, flavorful pork balls in a savory gravy, representing good fortune and happiness.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a83d71e elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a83d71e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1079\" height=\"1079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-black-fish-egg-soup-in-a-white-bowl-e1727445641336.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2190\" alt=\"Traditional black fish egg soup in a white bowl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-black-fish-egg-soup-in-a-white-bowl-e1727445641336.webp 1079w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-black-fish-egg-soup-in-a-white-bowl-e1727445641336-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-black-fish-egg-soup-in-a-white-bowl-e1727445641336-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-black-fish-egg-soup-in-a-white-bowl-e1727445641336-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-black-fish-egg-soup-in-a-white-bowl-e1727445641336-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Black Fish Egg Soup<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">A light and flavorful soup with delicate black fish eggs, offering a smooth texture and nourishing taste.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\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-7fea3b4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7fea3b4\" 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-a1c9fbc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a1c9fbc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;],&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86cd7eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"86cd7eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/An-elaborate-Shandong-cuisine-banquet-featuring-signature-dishes-like-sweet-and-sour-fish-braised-pork-assorted-vegetables-and-festive-table-decorations-with-a-red-and-floral-theme-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9475\" alt=\"An elaborate Shandong cuisine banquet featuring signature dishes like sweet and sour fish braised pork assorted vegetables and festive table decorations with a red and floral theme\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/An-elaborate-Shandong-cuisine-banquet-featuring-signature-dishes-like-sweet-and-sour-fish-braised-pork-assorted-vegetables-and-festive-table-decorations-with-a-red-and-floral-theme-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/An-elaborate-Shandong-cuisine-banquet-featuring-signature-dishes-like-sweet-and-sour-fish-braised-pork-assorted-vegetables-and-festive-table-decorations-with-a-red-and-floral-theme-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/An-elaborate-Shandong-cuisine-banquet-featuring-signature-dishes-like-sweet-and-sour-fish-braised-pork-assorted-vegetables-and-festive-table-decorations-with-a-red-and-floral-theme-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/An-elaborate-Shandong-cuisine-banquet-featuring-signature-dishes-like-sweet-and-sour-fish-braised-pork-assorted-vegetables-and-festive-table-decorations-with-a-red-and-floral-theme.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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-a703e90 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a703e90\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d0d0b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d0d0b5\" 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>Shandong Cuisine History<\/h2><ul><li><p><strong>Spring and Autumn Period (770\u2013476 BC)<\/strong>: Qi and Lu states&#8217; cuisine emerged, focusing on meats and seafood. Guan Zhong promoted food economy, and early food carving appeared.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Confucius Era (551\u2013479 BC)<\/strong>: Confucius emphasized refined cooking and balanced flavors. His philosophy shaped Lu Cuisine\u2019s focus on delicate preparation and etiquette.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Qin and Han Dynasties (221 BC\u2013220 AD)<\/strong>: Shandong\u2019s culinary culture thrived. Han kitchen stone carvings and chef figurines showcased structured cooking techniques and food artistry.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Northern Wei Dynasty (386\u2013534 AD)<\/strong>: Jia Sixie\u2019s <strong>&#8220;Qi Min Yao Shu&#8221;<\/strong> documented 100+ food techniques. It became the earliest known guide to Chinese culinary arts.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Tang and Song Dynasties (618\u20131279 AD)<\/strong>: Lu Cuisine flourished. Duan Chengshi praised precise cooking. In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/song-dynasty\/\">Song Dynasty<\/a>, it dominated Northern Chinese imperial dining.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368\u20131912 AD)<\/strong>: Shandong chefs entered the imperial court. Arabic spices influenced flavors, and Beijing relied on Shandong\u2019s premium seafood supply.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Republic of China (1912\u20131949 AD)<\/strong>: The Fushan culinary guild led Beijing\u2019s top restaurants. Famous venues like Dongxinglou and Tongheju showcased refined Lu Cuisine.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Modern Era (1980s\u2013Present)<\/strong>: Lu Cuisine became a <strong>national culinary heritage<\/strong>. Its traditions are preserved, and it remains a staple in fine dining and global Chinese cuisine.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\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-1f2e833 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1f2e833\" 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-80c261a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"80c261a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-029e453 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"029e453\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Shandong-Cuisine-Etiquette-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9474\" alt=\"Shandong Cuisine Etiquette\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Shandong-Cuisine-Etiquette-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Shandong-Cuisine-Etiquette-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Shandong-Cuisine-Etiquette-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Shandong-Cuisine-Etiquette.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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-81e2ac0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"81e2ac0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-827a740 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"827a740\" 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>Shandong Cuisine Etiquette<\/h2><p>Shandong cuisine is deeply rooted in Confucian dining etiquette, emphasizing order, respect, and hospitality.<\/p><p><strong>Seating arrangements<\/strong> follow a strict hierarchy, with the most honored guest seated to the host\u2019s right.<\/p><p><strong>Table manners<\/strong> are essential\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/what-are-chopsticks\/\">chopsticks<\/a> must be placed neatly, and guests should avoid pointing or stirring dishes.<\/p><p><strong>Dish serving follows a structured order<\/strong>, often starting with whole fish or poultry to symbolize abundance.<\/p><p><strong>Toasting is ceremonial<\/strong>, with hosts and guests exchanging respectful gestures.<\/p><p><strong>Dining etiquette encourages quiet chewing, guest-first serving, and orderly departures.<\/strong><\/p><p>The atmosphere is warm yet dignified, fostering meaningful conversations with an emphasis on respect and tradition.<\/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-3eaf6d3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3eaf6d3\" 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-ce5c315 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ce5c315\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;],&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b955f89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b955f89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-Shandong-cuisine-banquet-featuring-a-variety-of-dishes-including-soups-cold-appetizers-stir-fried-specialties-and-beverages-elegantly-presented-on-a-round-dining-table-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9478\" alt=\"Traditional Shandong cuisine banquet featuring a variety of dishes including soups cold appetizers stir fried specialties and beverages elegantly presented on a round dining table\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-Shandong-cuisine-banquet-featuring-a-variety-of-dishes-including-soups-cold-appetizers-stir-fried-specialties-and-beverages-elegantly-presented-on-a-round-dining-table-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-Shandong-cuisine-banquet-featuring-a-variety-of-dishes-including-soups-cold-appetizers-stir-fried-specialties-and-beverages-elegantly-presented-on-a-round-dining-table-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-Shandong-cuisine-banquet-featuring-a-variety-of-dishes-including-soups-cold-appetizers-stir-fried-specialties-and-beverages-elegantly-presented-on-a-round-dining-table-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-Shandong-cuisine-banquet-featuring-a-variety-of-dishes-including-soups-cold-appetizers-stir-fried-specialties-and-beverages-elegantly-presented-on-a-round-dining-table.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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-666e602 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"666e602\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86ab78b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86ab78b\" 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>Common Cooking Techniques<\/h2><p>Shandong cuisine, the oldest of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/cuisine\/\">China\u2019s Eight Great Culinary Traditions<\/a>, is celebrated for its diverse and refined cooking techniques, creating its unique flavor and charm.<\/p><p><strong>Hot dishes<\/strong> in Lu cuisine showcase exceptional skills.<\/p><p>With over 11 frying methods, <strong>light frying<\/strong> emphasizes the natural taste, <strong>dry frying<\/strong> brings out crispy textures, and <strong>soft frying<\/strong> creates tender bites.<\/p><p>Techniques like <strong>quick stir-frying<\/strong> (oil-bursting, sauce-bursting, scallion-bursting) ensure rich flavors while preserving ingredient freshness.<\/p><p><strong>Braising<\/strong>, <strong>stewing<\/strong>, and <strong>poaching<\/strong> highlight flavor depth, from the richness of red-braising to the lightness of white-braising.<\/p><p>Steaming, roasting, and caramel techniques (e.g., candied dishes) add further layers of complexity.<\/p><p>For <strong>cold dishes<\/strong>, techniques like marinating, pickling, blanching, and mixing (raw or cooked) offer a variety of textures and flavors.<\/p><p>Whether it\u2019s crispy, soft, sweet, or savory, every method reflects Lu cuisine\u2019s dedication to culinary artistry and balance.<\/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-3b74524 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b74524\" 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-0a96cc9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a96cc9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39d8041 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"39d8041\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Da-Fan-Shao-Large-Flip-Stir-Fry-e1738294544688-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9469\" alt=\"Cooking Techniques Da Fan Shao Large Flip Stir Fry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Da-Fan-Shao-Large-Flip-Stir-Fry-e1738294544688-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Da-Fan-Shao-Large-Flip-Stir-Fry-e1738294544688-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Da-Fan-Shao-Large-Flip-Stir-Fry-e1738294544688-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Da-Fan-Shao-Large-Flip-Stir-Fry-e1738294544688.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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-3f49021 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f49021\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e141a7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e141a7c\" 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>Featured Cooking Techniques &#8211; Da Fan Shao (Large Flip Stir-Fry)<\/h2><p>Da Fan Shao is the pinnacle of stir-frying techniques in Lu Cuisine, requiring expert control and precision.<\/p><p>The method involves flipping ingredients in the wok with a <strong>180\u00b0 turn<\/strong>, ensuring even cooking and maintaining the dish&#8217;s shape.<\/p><p>This technique is essential for visually appealing dishes like <strong>Braised Winter Melon with Crab Roe<\/strong> and <strong>Red-Braised Crystal Fish<\/strong>, where ingredients must be presented flawlessly.<\/p><p>The ability to achieve a perfect flip without breaking the dish showcases a chef\u2019s <strong>skill, control, and mastery of heat<\/strong>.<\/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-37eea47 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"37eea47\" 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-d0886fd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d0886fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf2f921 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cf2f921\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Caramelization-Sugar-Pulling-769x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9470\" alt=\"Cooking Techniques Caramelization Sugar Pulling\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Caramelization-Sugar-Pulling-769x1024.webp 769w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Caramelization-Sugar-Pulling-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Caramelization-Sugar-Pulling-768x1023.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Caramelization-Sugar-Pulling-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Caramelization-Sugar-Pulling.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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-3b46b10 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b46b10\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6577732 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6577732\" 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>Featured Cooking Techniques &#8211; Caramelization &amp; Sugar Pulling<\/h2><p>Sugar work in Lu Cuisine follows a <strong>five-step caramelization process<\/strong>, ranging from light glaze to crispy sugar threads.<\/p><p>The <strong>key technique<\/strong> in making sugar-pulled dishes, such as <strong>Candied Yam<\/strong>, involves heating sugar to <strong>160\u00b0C<\/strong>, then cooling it to <strong>140\u00b0C<\/strong> for optimal pulling.<\/p><p>In Zibo, where this technique originates, nearly everyone masters it.<\/p><p>Expert Lu chefs can simultaneously <strong>deep-fry ingredients on the oil\u2019s surface while caramelizing sugar below<\/strong>, requiring exceptional temperature control to complete both steps at once.<\/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-d4c9469 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d4c9469\" 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-5ef41fe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ef41fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0b320d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e0b320d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Whole-Chicken-Deboning-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9471\" alt=\"Cooking Techniques Whole Chicken Deboning\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Whole-Chicken-Deboning-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Whole-Chicken-Deboning-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Whole-Chicken-Deboning-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Whole-Chicken-Deboning.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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-99fe084 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"99fe084\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c655877 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c655877\" 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>Featured Cooking Techniques &#8211; Whole Chicken Deboning<\/h2><p>A legendary technique in Lu Cuisine, whole chicken deboning is most famously used in <strong>Xiajin Cloth Bag Chicken<\/strong>, a dish with imperial roots from the Yuan Dynasty.<\/p><p>This skill requires removing all bones while keeping the chicken intact.<\/p><p>The master chef <strong>Song Qiyuan<\/strong> set a Guinness World Record by deboning a whole chicken blindfolded in just <strong>four minutes<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The result is a perfectly hollowed chicken that retains its shape, allowing for creative stuffing and presentation.<\/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-0a2609b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0a2609b\" 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-6ef395a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ef395a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee72f91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ee72f91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Precision-Slicing-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9472\" alt=\"Cooking Techniques Precision Slicing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Precision-Slicing-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Precision-Slicing-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Precision-Slicing-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Cooking-Techniques-Precision-Slicing.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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-a76f484 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a76f484\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dc9706 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7dc9706\" 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>Featured Cooking Techniques &#8211; Precision Slicing<\/h2><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b560375a-1cc7-4342-a91f-23194d891f6d\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p>Lu Cuisine emphasizes <strong>razor-sharp knife skills<\/strong>, producing slices as thin as <strong>cicada wings<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The legendary <strong>Warm Sliced Mandarin Fish<\/strong> involves deboning and skinning the fish in a <strong>single, flawless motion<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Each slice is <strong>so thin that newspaper text can be read through it<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Another example, <strong>Shredded Lotus Root Salad<\/strong>, showcases strands fine enough to pass through a needle\u2019s eye.<\/p><p>These techniques highlight the unparalleled craftsmanship and precision of Lu Cuisine\u2019s chefs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\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-7e5b961 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e5b961\" 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-e3d7160 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e3d7160\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57eeb99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"57eeb99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hand-stretched-sea-cucumber-techniques-768x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9473\" alt=\"hand stretched sea cucumber techniques\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hand-stretched-sea-cucumber-techniques-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hand-stretched-sea-cucumber-techniques-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hand-stretched-sea-cucumber-techniques-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hand-stretched-sea-cucumber-techniques.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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-7db9eb9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7db9eb9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7235ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7235ff\" 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>Featured\u00a0Cooking Techniques &#8211; Others<\/h2><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b560375a-1cc7-4342-a91f-23194d891f6d\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p>Shandong cuisine showcases unparalleled knife and handling skills, exemplified by <strong>silk-thin slicing and hand-stretched sea cucumber techniques<\/strong>.<\/p><p>In ancient times, chefs performed precision slicing at <strong>Temple Fairs in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/mount-tai\/\">Mount Tai<\/a><\/strong>, cutting meat into <strong>paper-thin strands on silk fabric<\/strong> without damaging the cloth\u2014an astonishing display of control.<\/p><p>Another extraordinary skill is <strong>hand-stretching fresh sea cucumber<\/strong>, a method that transforms its naturally firm texture into <strong>delicate, translucent slices<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Renowned Lu Cuisine chef <strong>Gao Sufang<\/strong> set a Guinness World Record by stretching sea cucumber to an astonishing <strong>0.003mm thickness<\/strong>.<\/p><p>These techniques highlight the artistry and technical mastery of Lu Cuisine.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\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-cf784a1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cf784a1\" 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-781bd43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"781bd43\" 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>Dietary philosophy<\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9476 alignleft\" title=\"Collage of traditional Shandong cuisine featuring classic dishes like sweet and sour fish stir fried vegetables braised meats crispy fried snacks and rich soups\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Collage-of-traditional-Shandong-cuisine-featuring-classic-dishes-like-sweet-and-sour-fish-stir-fried-vegetables-braised-meats-crispy-fried-snacks-and-rich-soups.webp\" alt=\"Collage of traditional Shandong cuisine featuring classic dishes like sweet and sour fish stir fried vegetables braised meats crispy fried snacks and rich soups\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Collage-of-traditional-Shandong-cuisine-featuring-classic-dishes-like-sweet-and-sour-fish-stir-fried-vegetables-braised-meats-crispy-fried-snacks-and-rich-soups.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Collage-of-traditional-Shandong-cuisine-featuring-classic-dishes-like-sweet-and-sour-fish-stir-fried-vegetables-braised-meats-crispy-fried-snacks-and-rich-soups-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Collage-of-traditional-Shandong-cuisine-featuring-classic-dishes-like-sweet-and-sour-fish-stir-fried-vegetables-braised-meats-crispy-fried-snacks-and-rich-soups-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Collage-of-traditional-Shandong-cuisine-featuring-classic-dishes-like-sweet-and-sour-fish-stir-fried-vegetables-braised-meats-crispy-fried-snacks-and-rich-soups-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/p><h3>1. Dietary Etiquette<\/h3><p>Rooted in Confucian philosophy, Shandong cuisine emphasizes dining order and respect.<\/p><p>From seating arrangements to dish presentation, every detail adheres to strict rules.<\/p><p>Dishes are served in an organized sequence, starting with lighter soups and vegetables, followed by meats and grains.<\/p><h3>2. Symbolism in Food<\/h3><p>Food reflects moral principles in Shandong cuisine.<\/p><p>Confucius famously prioritized staple grains over fruits, highlighting the importance of valuing the essential over the luxurious\u2014a metaphor for ethics and balance.<\/p><h3>3. Balanced Flavors<\/h3><p>Shandong cuisine champions the philosophy of harmony, blending five flavors\u2014sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami\u2014into a balanced culinary experience.<\/p><p>This approach mirrors Confucian ideals of unity.<\/p><h3>4. &#8220;Refined and Precise&#8221; Standards<\/h3><p>The principle of \u201cfood should be fine, and meat slices thin\u201d underpins Shandong cuisine.<\/p><p>It promotes seasonal, fresh, and meticulously prepared meals that adhere to high standards of hygiene and nutrition.<\/p><h3>5. Universal Taste<\/h3><p>Shandong chefs master the art of appealing to diverse palates.<\/p><p>By capturing universally loved flavors, they create dishes that satisfy a wide range of culinary preferences, uniting diners.<\/p><h3>6. Understanding Taste<\/h3><p>Inspired by Confucian teachings, Shandong cuisine values the deeper appreciation of taste.<\/p><p>True culinary expertise lies not in abundance or extravagance, but in discovering the extraordinary within simplicity.<\/p><h2>Celebrity Stories<\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9477 alignleft\" title=\"Traditional Chinese painting of Confucius the revered philosopher and educator depicted in classical attire symbolizing wisdom and cultural heritage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-Chinese-painting-of-Confucius-the-revered-philosopher-and-educator-depicted-in-classical-attire-symbolizing-wisdom-and-cultural-heritage.webp\" alt=\"Traditional Chinese painting of Confucius the revered philosopher and educator depicted in classical attire symbolizing wisdom and cultural heritage\" width=\"260\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-Chinese-painting-of-Confucius-the-revered-philosopher-and-educator-depicted-in-classical-attire-symbolizing-wisdom-and-cultural-heritage.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-Chinese-painting-of-Confucius-the-revered-philosopher-and-educator-depicted-in-classical-attire-symbolizing-wisdom-and-cultural-heritage-156x300.webp 156w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-Chinese-painting-of-Confucius-the-revered-philosopher-and-educator-depicted-in-classical-attire-symbolizing-wisdom-and-cultural-heritage-532x1024.webp 532w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-Chinese-painting-of-Confucius-the-revered-philosopher-and-educator-depicted-in-classical-attire-symbolizing-wisdom-and-cultural-heritage-768x1479.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-Chinese-painting-of-Confucius-the-revered-philosopher-and-educator-depicted-in-classical-attire-symbolizing-wisdom-and-cultural-heritage-798x1536.webp 798w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-Chinese-painting-of-Confucius-the-revered-philosopher-and-educator-depicted-in-classical-attire-symbolizing-wisdom-and-cultural-heritage-1063x2048.webp 1063w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Traditional-Chinese-painting-of-Confucius-the-revered-philosopher-and-educator-depicted-in-classical-attire-symbolizing-wisdom-and-cultural-heritage-6x12.webp 6w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/p><h3>Poetic Ginkgo<\/h3><p>&#8220;Poetic Ginkgo&#8221; originates from Confucius teaching his son poetry and rituals, a story that earned his descendants the title &#8220;Family of Poetry and Rituals.&#8221; Ginkgo nuts from the trees planted in front of the &#8220;Poetic Hall,&#8221; built by Confucius&#8217;s 53rd-generation descendant Kong Zhi, were used to create this renowned dish, symbolizing respect and heritage.<\/p><h3>Braised Emperor Qin\u2019s Fish Bones<\/h3><p>This dish commemorates Confucius\u2019s ninth-generation descendant Kong Shi, who secretly preserved ancient texts during Emperor Qin\u2019s book-burning campaign. Using fish bones as a symbol, the dish serves as a tribute to the resilience of cultural heritage and the disdain for oppression.<\/p><h3>San (Traditional Meat Porridge)<\/h3><p>Dating back over 2,400 years, this dish combines finely chopped beef, lamb, or pork with rice in perfect proportions. Its origins are detailed in The Book of Rites, making it a timeless representation of Shandong&#8217;s culinary tradition.<\/p><h3>Crab Roe Paste (Xie Xu)<\/h3><p>This delicacy, praised as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty, is made from crab roe and meat, representing the coastal richness of ancient Qingzhou (modern-day eastern Shandong). It was regarded as a luxurious offering.<\/p><h3>Lu Salt and Soybeans<\/h3><p>Shandong&#8217;s fermented black soybeans and salt have been celebrated for their exceptional quality since ancient times. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/tang-dynasty\/\">Tang dynasty<\/a> poet Yu Shinan praised them in his literary works as culinary treasures.<\/p><h3>Lanling Wine<\/h3><p>Famed Tang poet Li Bai immortalized Lanling wine from Shandong in his poem Drinking Alone. Known for its floral aroma and amber hue, this wine symbolizes Shandong\u2019s long-standing viniculture tradition.<\/p><h3>Lotus Leaf Drink (Bi Tong Yin)<\/h3><p>A Tang-era tradition from Licheng, this drink involved sipping wine through a lotus stem, infusing the beverage with a refreshing floral essence. Its legacy continues in Shandong dishes like lotus-wrapped meats.<\/p><h3>Braised Abalone<\/h3><p>Song dynasty poet Su Shi praised abalone in his poem Ode to Abalone, emphasizing its rich flavor and ability to enhance any feast. This dish remains a hallmark of Shandong\u2019s coastal cuisine.<\/p><h3>Scallion-Flavored Buns<\/h3><p>Created by Ming dynasty poet Li Panlong\u2019s beloved, these buns are rich in scallion flavor despite lacking visible scallions. The innovative recipe made them an iconic treat for guests.<\/p><h3>Shandong Pancakes<\/h3><p>Renowned for their paper-thin texture and delicate flavor, Shandong pancakes were praised by Qing-era gourmand Yuan Mei as a culinary marvel unmatched in their refinement and versatility.<\/p><p>These dishes, inspired by historical figures and cultural tales, reflect the deep integration of Shandong cuisine with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/china-history\/\">Chinese history<\/a>, poetry, and philosophy.<\/p>\t\t\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-46f4d6c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"46f4d6c\" 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-2b243f0 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-carousel\" data-id=\"2b243f0\" 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Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2470\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2470\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is Shandong cuisine? <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2470\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d80da7b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d80da7b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a6490d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a6490d\" 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<p>Shandong cuisine, or Lu cuisine, is one of China&#8217;s Four Great Cuisines and Eight Major Cuisines, known for its long history, diverse techniques, and emphasis on fresh and salty flavors.<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 145px; top: 86px;\"><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>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2471\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2471\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\">  What are the key features of Shandong cuisine? <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2471\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bc331d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6bc331d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d28143 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d28143\" 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<p>It emphasizes fresh, salty, and crispy flavors, with a focus on original taste. Common techniques include braising, saut\u00e9ing, and steaming, often accompanied by rich soups.<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 138px; top: 110px;\"><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>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2472\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2472\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are some famous dishes in Shandong cuisine? <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2472\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8aa0b5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e8aa0b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75d13b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75d13b6\" 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<p>Signature dishes include <strong>Sweet and Sour Carp<\/strong>, <strong>Braised Sea Cucumber<\/strong>, <strong>Dezhou Braised Chicken<\/strong>, <strong>Jiuzhuan Large Intestine<\/strong>, and <strong>Scallion Braised Pork<\/strong>. Each highlights the region&#8217;s skillful techniques.<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 88px; top: 99px;\"><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>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2473\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2473\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What influenced the development of Shandong cuisine? <\/h5><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2473\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63e3b5f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63e3b5f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cda8d9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cda8d9b\" 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<p>Its rich agricultural resources, Confucian emphasis on dietary aesthetics, and centuries of palace cooking contributed to Shandong cuisine\u2019s refinement and widespread recognition.<\/p><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 192px; top: 86px;\"><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>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2474\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2474\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h5 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where can you experience authentic Shandong cuisine? 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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=\"29102\" class=\"elementor elementor-29102\" 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\">Chinese 8 Cuisine<\/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-4 elementor-posts--thumbnail-none elementor-grid-tablet-3 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;4&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;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-2730 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-anhui tag-cuisine-series tag-top-8-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\/id\/anhui-cuisine\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tAnhui Cuisine\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-2273 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-cuisine-series tag-guangdong tag-top-8-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\/id\/cantonese-cuisine\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tCantonese Cuisine\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-2481 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-cuisine-series tag-fujian tag-top-8-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\/id\/fujian-cuisine\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tFujian Cuisine\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-2654 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-cuisine-series tag-hunan tag-top-8-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\/id\/hunan-cuisine\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHunan Cuisine\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-2375 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-cuisine-series tag-jiangsu tag-top-8-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\/id\/jiangsu-cuisine\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tJiangsu Cuisine\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-2120 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-cuisine-series tag-shandong tag-top-8-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\/id\/shandong-cuisine\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tShandong Cuisine\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-2205 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-cuisine-series tag-sichuan tag-top-8-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\/id\/sichuan-cuisine\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tSichuan Cuisine\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-2564 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-cuisine-series tag-top-8-cuisine tag-zhejiang\" 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\/id\/zhejiang-cuisine\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tZhejiang Cuisine\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-1cfeaf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"1cfeaf2\" 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=\"30055\" class=\"elementor elementor-30055\" 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 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-1 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;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;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-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\/id\/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\/id\/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\/id\/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\/id\/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\/id\/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\/id\/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-d7fc043 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"d7fc043\" 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 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data-settings=\"{&quot;cards_columns&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;cards_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;cards_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:35,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;cards_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.cards\">\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-cards elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-28114 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-breakfast tag-chinese-breakfast tag-food tag-food-tips tag-travel-guide\" 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\/id\/what-do-chinese-people-eat-for-breakfast\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Steamed-shrimp-dumplings-har-gow-in-bamboo-steamer-Cantonese-dim-sum-breakfast-e1755331439359-1024x770.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28118\" alt=\"Steamed shrimp dumplings har gow in bamboo steamer, Cantonese dim sum breakfast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Steamed-shrimp-dumplings-har-gow-in-bamboo-steamer-Cantonese-dim-sum-breakfast-e1755331439359-1024x770.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Steamed-shrimp-dumplings-har-gow-in-bamboo-steamer-Cantonese-dim-sum-breakfast-e1755331439359-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Steamed-shrimp-dumplings-har-gow-in-bamboo-steamer-Cantonese-dim-sum-breakfast-e1755331439359-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Steamed-shrimp-dumplings-har-gow-in-bamboo-steamer-Cantonese-dim-sum-breakfast-e1755331439359-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Steamed-shrimp-dumplings-har-gow-in-bamboo-steamer-Cantonese-dim-sum-breakfast-e1755331439359-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Steamed-shrimp-dumplings-har-gow-in-bamboo-steamer-Cantonese-dim-sum-breakfast-e1755331439359.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Food<\/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\/id\/what-do-chinese-people-eat-for-breakfast\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat Do Chinese People Eat for Breakfast? A Regional Guide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Explore what Chinese people eat for breakfast, from buns, congee, noodles, and soy milk to dim sum and regional morning specialties across China.<\/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-34117 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-411 tag-horse tag-mascot tag-new-year tag-news tag-spring-festival-gala\" 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\/id\/cctv-unveils-theme-and-logo-for-2026-spring-festival-gala\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CCTV-Unveils-Theme-and-Logo-for-2026-Spring-Festival-Gala-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34122\" alt=\"CCTV Unveils Theme and Logo for 2026 Spring Festival Gala\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CCTV-Unveils-Theme-and-Logo-for-2026-Spring-Festival-Gala-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CCTV-Unveils-Theme-and-Logo-for-2026-Spring-Festival-Gala-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CCTV-Unveils-Theme-and-Logo-for-2026-Spring-Festival-Gala-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CCTV-Unveils-Theme-and-Logo-for-2026-Spring-Festival-Gala-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CCTV-Unveils-Theme-and-Logo-for-2026-Spring-Festival-Gala-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CCTV-Unveils-Theme-and-Logo-for-2026-Spring-Festival-Gala.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">News<\/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\/id\/cctv-unveils-theme-and-logo-for-2026-spring-festival-gala\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tCCTV Unveils Theme and Logo for 2026 Spring Festival Gala\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>CCTV releases the theme and official logo for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala: \u201cGalloping Forward, Unstoppable Momentum,\u201d celebrating the upcoming Year of the Horse.<\/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-42836 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-guide tag-kunming tag-kunming-travel-guide tag-kunming-travel-itinerary tag-travel-guide\" 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\/id\/7-days-in-kunming\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-days-in-Kunming-itinerary-cover-with-Green-Lake-Stone-Forest-Dianchi-Lake-local-food-and-flower-market-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-42832\" alt=\"5 days in Kunming itinerary cover with Green Lake Stone Forest Dianchi Lake local food and flower market\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-days-in-Kunming-itinerary-cover-with-Green-Lake-Stone-Forest-Dianchi-Lake-local-food-and-flower-market-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-days-in-Kunming-itinerary-cover-with-Green-Lake-Stone-Forest-Dianchi-Lake-local-food-and-flower-market-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-days-in-Kunming-itinerary-cover-with-Green-Lake-Stone-Forest-Dianchi-Lake-local-food-and-flower-market-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-days-in-Kunming-itinerary-cover-with-Green-Lake-Stone-Forest-Dianchi-Lake-local-food-and-flower-market-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-days-in-Kunming-itinerary-cover-with-Green-Lake-Stone-Forest-Dianchi-Lake-local-food-and-flower-market-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-days-in-Kunming-itinerary-cover-with-Green-Lake-Stone-Forest-Dianchi-Lake-local-food-and-flower-market-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-days-in-Kunming-itinerary-cover-with-Green-Lake-Stone-Forest-Dianchi-Lake-local-food-and-flower-market.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Guide<\/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\/id\/7-days-in-kunming\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t7 Days in Kunming: Best First-Time Itinerary\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Plan 7 days in Kunming with city walks, nature, culture, local life, day trips, costs, route options, and practical travel tips.<\/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-14951 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-ox 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\/id\/1949-zodiac-fate-and-fortune\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1949-Zodiac-Earth-Ox-Forecast-for-2026-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-33767\" alt=\"1949 Zodiac Earth Ox &amp; Forecast for 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1949-Zodiac-Earth-Ox-Forecast-for-2026-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1949-Zodiac-Earth-Ox-Forecast-for-2026-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1949-Zodiac-Earth-Ox-Forecast-for-2026-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1949-Zodiac-Earth-Ox-Forecast-for-2026-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1949-Zodiac-Earth-Ox-Forecast-for-2026-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1949-Zodiac-Earth-Ox-Forecast-for-2026.webp 1536w\" 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\/id\/1949-zodiac-fate-and-fortune\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t1949 Zodiac Earth Ox &amp; Forecast for 2026\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>A warm, steady 2026 forecast for people born in 1949, covering career, wealth, relationships, health, and practical guidance for a stable, fulfilling year.<\/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-16077 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-zodiac-year tag-rabbit tag-wood tag-wuxing tag-wuxing-zodiac 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\/id\/wood-rabbit\/\" 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-Rabbit-1975-and-2035-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-34171\" alt=\"Year of Wood Rabbit 1975 and 2035 Personality Fate Forecast\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Rabbit-1975-and-2035-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Rabbit-1975-and-2035-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Rabbit-1975-and-2035-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Rabbit-1975-and-2035-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Rabbit-1975-and-2035-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Year-of-Wood-Rabbit-1975-and-2035-Personality_-Fate-_-Forecast.jpg 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\/id\/wood-rabbit\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWood Rabbit\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>In Chinese astrology, the Wood Rabbit corresponds to those born in the years of 1915, 1975, 2035, and so on. It belongs to the Wood element in the Five Elements system.<\/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-13764 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-fortune category-zodiac-year tag-175 tag-dog tag-fate tag-fortune tag-fortune-telling 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\/id\/1982-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\/1982-Chinese-Zodiac-Water-Dog-forecast-cover-with-dog-water-elements-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-practical-guidance-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43411\" alt=\"1982 Chinese Zodiac Water Dog forecast cover with dog water elements career wealth relationships health and practical guidance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1982-Chinese-Zodiac-Water-Dog-forecast-cover-with-dog-water-elements-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-practical-guidance-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1982-Chinese-Zodiac-Water-Dog-forecast-cover-with-dog-water-elements-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-practical-guidance-500x375.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1982-Chinese-Zodiac-Water-Dog-forecast-cover-with-dog-water-elements-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-practical-guidance-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1982-Chinese-Zodiac-Water-Dog-forecast-cover-with-dog-water-elements-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-practical-guidance-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1982-Chinese-Zodiac-Water-Dog-forecast-cover-with-dog-water-elements-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-practical-guidance-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1982-Chinese-Zodiac-Water-Dog-forecast-cover-with-dog-water-elements-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-practical-guidance-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1982-Chinese-Zodiac-Water-Dog-forecast-cover-with-dog-water-elements-career-wealth-relationships-health-and-practical-guidance.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\/id\/1982-zodiac-fate-and-fortune\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t1982 Chinese Zodiac: Water Dog 2026 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