Food & Cuisine

106 articles

Vinegar

Vinegar is a fermented acidic liquid condiment used globally for culinary, medicinal, and cultural purposes.

Chinese Pickled Vegetables (Jiangcai)

Traditional Chinese preserved vegetables made through salting and fermentation, with a history dating back thousands of years.

Dehua White Porcelain

Dehua white porcelain is a renowned type of Chinese ceramic ware produced in Dehua County, Fujian Province, known for its exceptional quality and artistic value.

Dragon Headraising Day

Traditional Chinese festival marking the beginning of spring agricultural activities and dragon worship.

Spring Festival Customs

Traditional customs and practices surrounding the Chinese New Year celebration.

The Bund

The Bund is a famous waterfront area in central Shanghai, known for its historic colonial architecture and financial significance.

Beijing Roast Duck

A renowned Chinese dish with centuries of history, known for its crispy skin and tender meat.

Qinghai Lake

Qinghai Lake is the largest lake in China and the largest saline lake in Asia, located on the northeastern Tibetan Plateau.

Namtso Lake

Namtso is a sacred alpine lake in Tibet, renowned as one of the highest saltwater lakes in the world.

Kitchen God

The Kitchen God is a deity in Chinese folk religion who oversees household affairs and reports to the Jade Emperor.

Compendium of Materia Medica

A comprehensive Chinese medical encyclopedia compiled by Li Shizhen during the Ming Dynasty.

Nanjing Confucius Temple

A historic Confucian temple complex in Nanjing, China, featuring traditional architecture, cultural significance, and the famous Qinhuai River scenery.

Kung Pao Chicken

A traditional Chinese dish of stir-fried chicken with peanuts and vegetables, known for its balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors.

Dunhuang City

Dunhuang is a historic city in Gansu province, renowned for its ancient Silk Road heritage and cultural significance.

Huangjiu

Huangjiu is a traditional Chinese fermented rice wine with a history spanning over 8,000 years.

Tangyuan (Rice Dumplings)

Tangyuan are traditional Chinese rice dumplings served in sweet broth, symbolizing family reunion and consumed during festivals.

Laba Festival

The Laba Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month with cultural significance and various customs.

Moon Cake

Moon Cake is a traditional Chinese pastry enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing family reunion.

Chinese Cured Meats (Lawei)

Traditional Chinese preserved meats prepared through salting, drying, and smoking techniques.

Jianzhen

Chinese Buddhist monk who propagated Buddhism and Chinese culture in Japan during the Tang Dynasty.