A Taste of China — Google Arts & Culture

Discover stories of Chinese cuisine, history, and culture

In collaboration with World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry

5,000+ years of culinary heritage

What You Might Not Know About 6 Chinese Dishes

The origins of dumplings, kung pao chicken, and more

Home to a variety of flavors

How Eating Habits Differ Throughout the Country

From wheat in the north to rice in the south

Tuck into...

The History

Learn about Chinese culinary heritage

The Dishes

Taste a variety of flavors and meals

The Culture

Explore the customs and traditions

The beginnings of Chinese cuisine

It All Started With Seasoning...

The history behind mouth-watering flavors

...Followed By the Rise of Agriculture

China has 7% of the world's farmland

..And the Revolution of Cooking

Tableware from ancient times to today

Guess the odd one out

Which is not considered a staple seasoning in chinese food culture?

Curry

Let's go back 10,000 years

Time Travel Through Chinese Food History

From early agriculture to Silk Road and beyond

A sip of heritage

How to Brew a Perfect Cup

Tea ceremonies have been practiced for over 1,000 years

The Legends of Chinese Tea

From a medicinal remedy to divine offerings

The Importance of Tea Culture

The hot drink has a long, rich history

Did you know...

Baijiu is One of the World's Major Distilled Spirits

Learn about the famous Chinese liquor

Baijiu Liquor and Huangjiu Wine Have Been Around Since Ancient Times

Learn about the history of alcohol in Chinese culture

Step outside the (takeaway) box

6 Unique Dishes to Try

From stinky tofu to river snail noodles

Staples in Chinese cuisine

Seafood

China has 18k kilometers of coastline along the Pacific Ocean

Vegetables

A vegetarian diet is not a new phenomenon

Halal Meat

Beef and lamb are prominent ingredients

Sweet Treats

Blending tradition and innovation

Fruit

China is a leader in fruit plantation and production

Made with a variety of ingredients

How to Make 10 Healthy Chinese Meals

Using lotus leaf, white fungus, and more

Learn about medicinal herbs

Did you know...

Peking Duck Was Named After an Emperor

Learn more stories behind dish names

Noodles Are Symbols of Longevity

Discover more meanings behind Chinese food

Spring Rolls Are Believed to Bring Good Luck

Explore more traditions from Chinese festivals

5 breakfasts from 5 regions

Chongqing

Xiaomian noodles

Shanghai

Dough sticks, flatbread, and rice balls

Hangzhou

Xiaolongbao

Guangzhou

Rice vermicelli

Wuhan

Hot and dry noodles

More local delicacies

Try hot pot in...

Beijing

Use the traditional copper pot

Sichuan

Taste the spicy and fragrant broth

Cook like a professional

Chinese Cooking Techniques

Poaching, frying, roasting, and more

The Importance of Temperature and Time

Essential to becoming a qualified chef

Meet influential chefs

Da Dong

Ma Hua

Zhao Xinlin

Wang Zhiqiang

Zhou Yuanchang

Zhang Xianmin

Li Yongzhou

Xu Xiaohong

Han Jiguang

Li Jianguo

Li Xueshen

Su Chao

Get inspired by creative food fusion...

When Chinese Meets Western Cuisine

Creating a variety of new dishes

When Food Meets Art

21 artistic dishes from Da Dong

...now try it yourself

3 Quick and Easy Recipes You Can Make at Home

A step-by-step guide

The importance of seasonal food

Eating Food In-Season is an Ancient Chinese Dietary Philosophy

Based on the natural cycles of agricultural production

Try some seasonal dishes

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Culinary chromatics

The Relationship Between Cuisine and Color

Explore the moods of different foods

Taste a rainbow of dishes

Red

Symbolizing passion, excitement, and stamina

Orange

Symbolizing creativity and adventure

Yellow

Symbolizing optimism, fun, and happiness

Green

Symbolizing danger, passion, and excitement

Blue

Symbolizing reliability and calmness

Purple

Symbolizing the spiritual and mysterious

Eating etiquette

A History of Table Manners

From the seating order to dish placement

What You Might Not Know About Using Chopsticks

A widely recognized part of Chinese tableware

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