Travel Guide East Asia China

Every year as the weather cools down, tanghulu sales start heating up on almost every street corner in northern China, especially in Beijing, Tianjin and cities of Northeast China. It consists of candied fruits on bamboo skewers that are approximately 20cm long. This snack can be found widely along the snack street of Wangfujing but [...]

Shanghai is a city of food. While Western restaurants can be hit-or-miss and very expensive, Chinese restaurants are understandably ubiquitous. How to navigate the world of food in Shanghai? Use my favorites list to try out different cuisines – because Chinese food as we know it in the West hardly exists outside of the tourist [...]

The versatile wok has many uses even when you’re not preparing a Chinese recipe – its unique shape makes it perfect for everything from tossing salad to steaming lobster. But, do you need a wok to cook Chinese food? Share Your Opinions
Do you need a wok to cook Chinese food?
You don’t need one, but the [...]