Top 10 Chinese Dishes

Food is the foremost necessity for people, and we welcome you to embark on a historical China tour through exquisite cuisine, an exploration of flavors that spans thousands of years.

1. Beijing Roast Duck(北京烤鸭)

Beijing Roast Duck is a world-renowned dish from Beijing, originating from the Northern and Southern Dynasties in China. Made from high-quality meat ducks and roasted with fruit wood charcoal, it has a rich red color, fatty but not greasy meat, and a crispy skin with tender insides.

2. Shanghai Xiaolongbao(上海小笼包)

A visit to Shanghai is not complete without tasting the Xiaolongbao. For Shanghainese, Xiaolongbao is more than just a dish; it’s a memory and a lifestyle. You will definitely love its thin yet chewy skin, piping hot soup, and fragrant filling.

3. Chongqing Hot Pot(重庆火锅)

Chongqing Hot Pot is part of the Sichuan cuisine, one of the four major Chinese cuisines. It is one of the traditional ways of eating in China, characterized by its “spicy, numbing, salty, fresh, fragrant, and crispy” flavors.

4. Guangdong Dim Sum Brunch(广东早茶)

Guangdong Dim Sum Brunch is a folk dietary custom in Guangdong. Guangdong people enjoy it sometimes as breakfast, usually with the whole family sitting around a table, sharing the joy of family time.

5. Lanzhou Beef Noodles(兰州拉面)

Lanzhou Beef Noodles is one of the “Top Ten Noodles in China” and a local snack from Lanzhou, Gansu Province.

6. Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles(武汉热干面)

Hot Dry Noodles is a kind of the dried noodles, a special breakfast in Wuhan, Hubei. As Hot Dry Noodles are convenient and delicious, they have become the first choice for many Wuhan people for morning meal.

7. Changsha Spicy Crayfish(长沙小龙虾)

Spicy Crayfish is a traditional famous dish from Hunan Province, belonging to the Xiang cuisine. Made from crayfish, it has a spicy and fresh flavor, bright red color, smooth texture, and a hot and spicy taste.

8. Xi’an Roujiamo(西安肉夹馍)

Roujiamo, one of the must-try dishes during Xi’an tours, is ubiquitous in the streets and alleys of Xi’an. Take a bite of the crispy outer skin, and inside is the soft and fluffy Baiji bun. The rich and delicious taste of the marinated pork will make your mouth water, truly a small joy in life.

9. Taiwan Braised Pork Rice(台湾卤肉饭)

Braised Pork Rice is one of the most classic snacks in Taiwan. Its characteristic lies in a bowl of white rice, accompanied by vegetables and braised eggs, then covered with thick braised pork.

10. Chongqing Hot and Sour Rice Noodles(重庆酸辣粉)

Chongqing Hot and Sour Rice Noodles are a traditional local snack widely spread in the urban area of Chongqing and have always been one of the favorites of Chongqing people, known as the “Best Rice Noodle in the World”.

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