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Have You Eaten Yet?
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Have you eaten yet? Don't be baffled by this question when you are asked by a Chinese who you bump into. As an ancient Chinese saying goes: Eating comes first, food has been had a particular significance to the country and the people. The variety of Chinese food can be overwhelming. Each region has its own distinct culinary heritage that reflects its unique history, geography and demographics. Winter is upon us here in the northern hemisphere, when it is time to fight against the coldness by feeding your stomach and nourish your body. Now arm yourself with a pair of chopsticks and go forth!
 
  Beijing
 
   
Peking Roast Duck
Duck meat sliced into pieces, served with wheat pancakes, spring onions and fermented bean paste
 
  More Beijing Cuisine at
http://www.chinaodysseytours.com/beijing/beijing-meals.html
  Xi'an
 
Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings)
Dig in black vinegar when eating.
 
Rou Jia Mo
Literally means meat in rice pancake, is called "Chinese hamburger".
 
  Xi'an Food and snacks
http://www.chinaodysseytours.com/xian/xian-local-cuisine.html
  Guilin
 
Yangshuo Beer Fish
 
Guilin Rice Noodle
Brine is the key of the flavor. Mixed with sliced meat, fried peanuts/soybeans, chilies, chives, and other ingredients to your taste.
 
  Guilin Food
http://www.chinaodysseytours.com/guilin/guilin-cuisine.html
  Shanghai
 
   
Xiao Long Bao (little basket bun)
You can find Xiao Long Bao in almost every city in China, yet none is as authentic and delicious as they are in Shanghai.
 
   
Juicy crab meat & roe buns
Dining in Shanghai
http://www.chinaodysseytours.com/shanghai/shanghai-food.html
  Chengdu
 
Numbing Spicy Hotpot
Yuanyang hotpot
The pot is divided into two parts by a copper slice in the middle. One side is the container of hot soup, the other side is bree. The option of hotpot's materials is decided at your wish.
 
 
Mapo Tofu (Pock-marked Old Mother's Tofu)
  What more flavors you can savor in Chengdu
http://www.chinaodysseytours.com/chengdu/chengdu-cuisine.html
  Hong Kong
 
   
Pineapple Bun
 
Hong Kong Dim Sum
Hong Kong is a Food Paradise with its dainty Dim Sum best known to the world.
Hong Kong Delicacies
http://www.chinaodysseytours.com/hongkong/hongkong-local-cuisine.html
 
 
     
 
 
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