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Chinese food

Chinese door in Hutong alley

China’s exquisite “macaroons” and other delicacies

What’s the most popular dessert on social media? Lately it’s Ladurée macaroons and or Belgium chocolates with afternoon tea. Best friends gather together, sharing and savoring over fabulous flowers, fine china, and laced table decors....
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The Legend Behind Yunnan’s Famous Crossing the Bridge Noodles

When you have a cultural and culinary history as long as China’s, you’ll find that a lot of customs and dishes have legends behind them. One of our favorites is the touching story of the...
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The mystic Yellow Mountain in Anhui

Black Sesame Kitchen: unexpected insight into Chinese history

A few days ago, my colleague introduced Jen Lin-Liu as a chef, writer, and owner of the a restaurant in Beijing, Black Sesame Kitchen.  Tonight, I had the opportunity to go to Black Sesame Kitchen...
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Fisherman in YangShuo

Hitting the Hot Pot

Growing up, my parents owned a hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant in a small town in northern Tennessee.  Every day for the sixteen and a half years that this restaurant was open, I watched my dad cook...
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Candles in a Buddhist temple

The Street Eater

The charm of these stands comes from men (typically) tending their grills, as well as the diverse clientele of the chuar stands.
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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

New WildChina Journey: China for Foodies

When returning from a trip to China one doesn't carry only the memory of the sights and sounds of a far-off land: a journey here is also an immersion in a world of exotic flavors...
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Beautiful night in an old town in Yunnan

Travel Tip: Dining with Allergies in China

Dining in China is a fantastic experience for the palate, with a myriad of new flavors, textures, and aromas to enjoy.Don’t let allergy fears get in the way of enjoying Chinese cuisines.However, it can be...
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Traditional Chinese Architecture

WildChina Twitter Live Q+A, Question 1: Staying Healthy While Dining in China

The WildChina Twitter Live Q+A question series is a collection of five questions either posed or inspired by WildChina’s Twitter Live Q+A session on Wednesday, November 11. If you have questions about China Travel, follow...
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Buddhist sculpture and art

Life in Huayang: From Seed to the Table

Upon reflection, as a ‘city girl, I guess I never thought much about where my food came from. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I knew apples grew on trees, and a pumpkin had to...
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