Here is a list of super delicious dishes in China that can be found in most cities and that visitors to China will love at first bite. For the new visitor, Chinese cuisine can seem a little intimidating and even altogether scary when not well understood, it can take a…
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China’s Top Ten Snack Streets
Here is a list of the top ten snack streets and its no coincidence that they are also near to major scenic areas. Also fascinating is that many of them have been famed destinations of the Chī huò (foodie) for centuries. They really are quite special destinations especially for food…
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Guangzhou Travel Guide [inc. The Top Things to Do, Eat, and Where to Stay]
The capital of Guangdong province, Guangzhou, is a vibrant city that is the beating heart of trade, not only in the province, or southern China, but perhaps even the whole of China itself. It’s home to the country’s number one trade fair, the Canton Fair, and has throughout history been…
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The Essential Intro: Guiyang City of Guizhou China
Guiyang, it’s shopping and eating, then, more shopping and eating. And that’s it. Oh, there’s banks in between the restaurants and stores, so you can get more money out and continue shopping and eating. The place is famous for it :D. Fortunately, there’s also some ancient history, amazing people, amazing…
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4 TCM food remedies for Weight Loss
Carrying a few extra pounds, I’m bypassing the local dim-sum restaurant and went on the hunt for local solutions for weight loss and here’s what I come up with. Firstly, everyone agrees, you can’t put in more than you give out, meaning, you need to burn more calories than you…
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French Toast and Hong Kong Milk Tea
A popular snack you’ll find at Hong Kong tea restaurants is the local version of french toast.. the middle is filled with peanut butter, coated in egg batter then fried. Goes well with milk tea, which is another local speciality featuring a strong brew of black tea with condensed milk..…
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Welcome to Nanjing – The Top Ten Attractions, Hotels, Must Try Foods & Transport
Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, is a beautiful, charming and ancient city that has a progressive feel. It has a long history dating back as far as 472 BC and has been the home of many of China’s emperors thus giving the city a rich treasure trove of cultural…
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What can you get for $4 at a Bakery in Shenzhen, China?
Lots of tasty things, thats what! Theres a little bakery at the bottom of the Maple Leaf Nanshan hotel which I often visit to grab some lunch, the staff are friendly and the food is tasty. Even better is how amazingly cheap it is! All this cost about 28RMB (or…
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Dim Sum Breakfast at Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen
Kempinski is a European luxury hotel chain and they have a hotel in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, and it’s one of the citys leading 5 star hotels. I haven’t had the pleasure of staying except to say that its in a great spot close to the new Coastal City Shopping…
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The Essential Guide to Wangfujing Street Beijing
Wangfujing Street is one of the largest and most well-known shopping streets in Beijing. Featuring a mix of large modern department stores, luxury brand name outlets, small retail shops, and markets. What’s interesting is that this has been an active commercial street for over 700 years! The street is pedestrian only for…
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The Famous Sichuan Hot Pot
After a relaxing massage at Jiafu Fudao, Rebecca took me a great place to enjoy one of Sichuan’s famous dishes, the Hot Pot. While Hot Pots are available in most places across China, apparently the Chengdu Sichuan version is something unique! Extremely unique for me as I’d never had one…
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Essential Intro: Chengdu of Sichuan Province [Top Sights, Food,Transport, & Map]
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province which is located in western China, bordering with Tibet. It’s location actually makes it a great place to get started from, or base yourself in, if you are planning to visit Tibet or the southwest region of China including such places as Leshan…