For me, Shanghai’s food is more than sustenance—it’s a window into the city’s soul. From Mrs. Li teaching me to eat xiaolongbao at her Huanghe Road stall to an 80-year-old grandmother making tangyuan in Qibao Old Street, every meal came with stories and warmth. This piece shares my journey through the city’s culinary layers: the casual joy of Wujiang Road’s street food, the nostalgia of benbang cuisine at 1862-founded Lao Zheng Xing, and the excitement of fusion dishes at Warehouse No. 3. It’s a love letter to Shanghai, written in flavors.
This article introduces Beijing's amazing historical sites (such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, and Beihai Park) and must-try local delicacies (such as Peking duck, jianbing, zhajiangmian, dumplings, and candied hawthorn), presenting visitors with an unparalleled cultural and culinary journey.
Having spent over a year living in Beijing, I’ve wandered its bustling food streets at dawn, dined in century-old restaurants, and shared home-cooked meals with local families.
When I first set foot in China, I knew food would be more than just sustenance—it would be a gateway to understanding the country’s history, culture, and soul. Over the past year, I’ve wandered from the bustling streets of Beijing to the misty mountains of Sichuan