Restaurants & food

Food is central to Chinese culture, which boasts an incredibly diverse culinary landscape traditionally categorized into the 'Eight Great Traditions' (Sichuan, Cantonese, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Hunan, and Anhui). Signature culinary experiences range from Beijing's famous Peking Duck and Sichuan's numbing-and-spicy hot pot to the delicate dim sum of Guangzhou and the soup dumplings (*xiaolongbao*) of Shanghai. The country is also renowned for its vibrant street food culture, bustling night markets, and an incredibly sophisticated food delivery ecosystem (led by apps like Meituan and Ele.me) that operates at immense scale.