The Eight Great Cuisines, China on the Tip of the Tongue
China is a great culinary nation, and its eight great cuisines each have their own distinctive features. From Beijing roast duck to Guangzhou morning tea, from Sichuan hot pot to Shanghai xiaolongbao, every dish is the crystallization of regional culture. Follow your taste buds and embark on an unforgettable culinary journey.
Theme Highlights
The Eight Great Cuisines
Shandong, Sichuan, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Fujian, Zhejiang, Hunan, and Anhui—each with a different flavor
Street Snacks
Every city has its own unique snack culture, hidden in the streets and alleys
Tea Culture
From Longjing to Pu'er, savor a tea tradition spanning millennia
Recommended Destinations
Beijing
An ancient capital of a thousand years, the heart of modernity
Chongqing
A mountain city in the fog, the capital of hot pot
Xi'an
An ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, the starting point of the Silk Road
Sichuan
The Land of Abundance, the scenic realm of Ba and Shu
Ningxia
Jiangnan beyond the frontier, the mysterious Western Xia
Guangxi
Guilin's scenery is the finest under heaven
Hunan
Wondrous peaks and beautiful waters, Hunan flavors renowned across the land
Hubei
Gazing afar across the Chu skies, the great river flows east
Shanghai
The Oriental Pearl, the splendor of the magic city
Shenzhen
From a small fishing village to a capital of technological innovation
Selected Experiences
Muslim Quarter Night Market
Yangrou paomo, roujiamo, and liangpi—all the flavors of the Northwest in one place
Exploring Benbang Cuisine
The rich, dark-sauced taste of Shanghai, refined and delicate
Old Beijing Flavors
Roast duck, zhajiangmian, and douzhir—savor the taste of the capital
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