Beijing roast duck is Beijing's most famous dish. Originating in the Ming Dynasty and flourishing during the Qing Dynasty, it has a history of over 600 years and was originally an imperial palace delicacy. When Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty moved the capital to Beijing, the roasting techniques were brought from Nanjing to Beijing and further refined. In 2008, the hanging-oven roasting technique of Quanjude Roast Duck was included in the second batch of China's National Intangible Cultural Heritage li

Rice cakes, made primarily from rice or glutinous rice, are a traditional festive treat on the Spring Festival table. The Chinese character "gao" (cake) is a homophone of "higher," symbolizing the wish for greater progress and continual improvement in life. So how does one enjoy rice cakes? They can be pan-fried, stir-fried, steamed, or boiled. Different regions have their own methods, each with its own distinct flavors. In Suzhou, sweet rice cakes are a traditional Chinese New Year tr

Steaming flower buns for the Chinese New Year is a time-honored custom in northern China, symbolizing the wish for thriving fortunes and a more prosperous life. Shanxi Province is the heart of flower bun making, and Wenxi flower buns are the most renowned of all. Recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage of China, Wenxi flower buns rose to popularity during the Ming and Qing dynasties and have a history of more than 1,000 years. They are both edible and ornamental. The production process is hi

Fish is a must-have dish on Chinese dinner tables during the Spring Festival. This is because the Chinese character for fish, "yu," is a homophone for "surplus." Eating fish during the Chinese New Year carries the auspicious meaning of having "abundance year after year," expressing people's hopes for a prosperous and fulfilling life in the coming year. When it comes to eating fish during the Spring Festival, different regions have their own customs regarding its preparation,

Yangrou paomo traces its origins back to the Western Zhou period and was known in ancient times as "yang geng (lamb stew)." With tender meat, a rich and hearty broth, chewy flatbread, and an enticing aroma, it is a traditional specialty of the Guanzhong region in Shaanxi. Eating yangrou paomo emphasizes "can shi," or slow, deliberate tasting. The flatbread must be torn by hand into pieces about the size of soybeans; the more evenly torn, the better it absorbs the flavor. When eating, o

Chaoshan-style marinated raw seafood is a dish made primarily with seafood and belongs to the Chaoshan culinary tradition. Fresh, delicate, and full-flavored, it highlights the natural taste of the ingredients. Raw marination is a practice unique to fishermen and preserves the seafood's "freshness" to the greatest extent. In earlier times, the people of Chaoshan relied on fishing for their livelihood. Even when rare catches were brought in, practical limitations meant that only the most basic me

Squirrel Fish, also known as Songshu Guiyu, is a signature dish of Suzhou cuisine that brings together color, aroma, flavor, and presentation. Made with fish such as yellow croaker, carp, or mandarin fish, it is deboned, shaped, scored with decorative cuts, deep-fried until set, and then topped with a sweet-and-sour sauce. The dish is named for its resemblance to a squirrel. Golden in color and crisp in texture, it offers a balanced sweet-and-sour taste, with seasoning centered on ketchup, white sugar, an

Hainan coconut chicken hotpot is a signature hotpot dish made with Wenchang chicken from Hainan and fresh coconuts. Freshly opened coconut water is used as the soup base and combined with coconut flesh. Once brought to a boil, tender chicken pieces are swished in the broth, creating a light, naturally sweet, and aromatic flavor. This dish is commonly enjoyed with a dipping sauce made from sand ginger, lime juice, and bird's eye chili, creating layered flavors that balance bright acidity with gentle sweetn

Xiaoheyan Morning Market is one of Shenyang's oldest morning markets. Originating in the late Qing Dynasty, it has a history of over 200 years. The market sits on the west side of Wanquan Park, stretching from Wanquan Street to Dongbinhe Road. It runs 390 meters and has more than 500 stalls. Here you can still find the authentic, everyday charm of Shenyang, where the rich flavor of northeastern life can truly be felt. Xiaoheyan Morning Market is a gathering place for classic northeastern snacks. Most food

Yangshan rice cakes are a traditional specialty food from Yangshan Town in Huishan District, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. Known for their soft and chewy texture, they embody the region's deep cultural heritage and rustic flavors. In 2025, the pastry-making craft (Yangshan Rice Cake–Making Technique) was added to the sixth batch of Wuxi's municipal intangible cultural heritage representative items. The production process of Yangshan Rice Cakes primarily comprises glutinous rice preparation, syrup preparat