Baijiu: China’s Firewater Explained
Baijiu is China’s distilled grain spirit, not a rice wine. Learn the main aroma types, how it is drunk at banquets, what bottle to buy, and how to avoid fakes.
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Chinese Tea Ceremony: Where to Experience It
The Chinese tea ceremony, gongfu cha, is a method more than a ritual. Here is where to sit for a real session in Hangzhou and Fujian, and how to pick a house.
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A Street Food Map of China’s Big Cities
From Beijing lamb skewers to Xi’an noodle alleys, this street food map points to the stalls and night markets worth your evening in China’s biggest cities.
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China’s Street Breakfast Map
China’s street breakfast changes every few hundred kilometers. Here is the signature morning dish to eat in Beijing, Xi’an, Wuhan, Guangzhou, and Shanghai.
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Eating Through Spring Festival in China
Spring Festival food in China runs from midnight dumplings to sweet tangyuan, each dish a wish for luck. Learn the dishes, the closures, and the manners.
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China Hot Pot City Guide: Regional Styles
Hot pot in China ranges from Chongqing’s red tallow broth to Beijing mutton and Cantonese clean broth. Learn the regional styles and how to order at the table.
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Food Souvenirs from China to Bring Home
Tea, sauces, spices, and festival sweets make the best edible souvenirs from China. Learn what travels well, what clears customs, and what to skip at borders.
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China’s Dumpling Capitals: Where to Fold and Eat
From Harbin’s frozen fold to Xi’an’s halal pleat, China’s dumpling capitals each own a style. This guide maps the cities, fillings, and shops worth the detour.
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Cooking Classes in China: Learning the Wok
A good Chinese cooking class teaches more than a recipe. Find the right format, the best cities, and the dishes worth learning so you cook them at home.
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The Cantonese Dim Sum Trail: Guangzhou to Hong Kong
From Guangzhou teahouses to Hong Kong pushcarts, this dim sum trail maps the dishes, prices, and trains that link Cantonese small plates across the border.
