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Shanghai Food Guide: 15 Must-Try Local Dishes for First-Time Western Visitors

Introduction: Shanghai’s Culinary Revolution from Trading Port to Global Food Capital Shanghai’s extraordinary culinary landscape tells the story of China’s most cosmopolitan city, where traditional Jiangnan cuisine meets international influences from over 150 years as a global trading hub. As China’s financial center, Shanghai cuisine (本帮菜 – Bēnbāng Cài) represents sophistication and innovation, blending the […]

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Beijing Food Guide: 15 Must-Try Local Dishes for First-Time Visitors

Introduction: A Culinary Journey Through Beijing’s Rich Food Heritage Beijing’s culinary landscape offers Western travelers an extraordinary gateway into 3,000 years of Chinese imperial history and street food culture. As China’s capital, Beijing cuisine (京菜) blends northern Chinese traditions with imperial court influences, creating dishes that are both hearty and refined. From the world-famous Peking

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