Steamed rice and noodles form the staple food of China though the cuisine varies according to the region. The cuisine differs according to the region. Cantonese cuisine is healthier with more steamed, boiled or stir-fried food, Beijing cuisine is famous for being rich and more elaborate, Hunan cuisine is thick and pungent, while the cuisine of Sichuan is spicier than the rest. Chinese tea is a part of every meal, throughout the day.
What to eat and drink
Dim sum
Buddha’s Delight: A vegetarian dish cooked in soy sauce
Beijing duck: Thin, crisp slices of duck skin wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla served with plum sauce, cucumber, and green onions
Shanghai noodles
Sichuan soup
Longevity buns: Steamed buns filled with bean paste, often served on birthdays
Guangdong dumplings
Hot pot: A simmering stew, to which you add your choice of meat, poultry, seafood or vegetarian ingredients and cook them in a central container
Gongbao or Kung Pao chicken: Fried and served with peanuts and chili pepper
Stinky tofu
Soy milk
Chinese tea