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Taste the flavors of China — from Sichuan spice to Cantonese dim sum. Discover authentic recipes, street food gems, and the stories behind China’s most beloved dishes.

How to Eat Xiaolongbao in Shanghai Without Burning Yourself

How to Eat Xiaolongbao in Shanghai Without Burning Yourself
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LovelycnSeptember 3, 2026September 3, 202614 mins0
The first xiaolongbao many visitors eat ends the same way: a brave bite, a flash of pain,…
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Peking Duck for First-Timers in Beijing

Peking Duck for First-Timers in Beijing
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LovelycnSeptember 3, 2026September 3, 202612 mins0
The dish you came to Beijing for Peking duck — Beijing roast duck — is not a…
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Sichuan Hotpot for First-Timers: Order Without Panic in Chengdu

Sichuan Hotpot for First-Timers: Order Without Panic in Chengdu
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LovelycnSeptember 2, 2026September 2, 202613 mins0
Hotpot is a system, not a single dish Chengdu hotpot looks chaotic from the doorway: red oil,…
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How to Eat Hairy Crab in China This Autumn

How to Eat Hairy Crab in China This Autumn
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LovelycnSeptember 2, 2026September 2, 202617 mins0
When the first real autumn air comes down the Yangtze, people in Jiangnan wait for a wind,…
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Longjing Tea in Hangzhou: Grades, West Lake Tastings, Hard Sell

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LovelycnSeptember 1, 2026September 8, 202616 mins0
Longjing means Dragon Well. The name belongs first to a spring in the hills west of Hangzhou’s…
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Osmanthus Season in China: Where September Actually Smells of Guihua

Osmanthus Season in China: Where September Actually Smells of Guihua
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LovelycnAugust 30, 2026August 30, 202616 mins0
You do not need a calendar for this one. In much of southern and eastern China, September…
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Mooncakes and a Friday Night Moon: Mid-Autumn Festival 2026

Mooncakes and a Friday Night Moon: Mid-Autumn Festival 2026
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LovelycnAugust 30, 2026August 30, 202614 mins0
On Friday 25 September 2026, the moon will be full over China. That is not a weather…
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Discovering the Elegance of Chinese State Banquets: A Taste of Diplomatic Heritage

Discovering the Elegance of Chinese State Banquets: A Taste of Diplomatic Heritage
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LovelycnMay 14, 20265 mins0
In the world of gastronomy and diplomacy, few experiences carry as much prestige as a Chinese State…
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