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Shangri-La Day 5: Exploring Tiger Leaping Gorge & the Fairy Terraces of Baishuitai

7 Comments / December 3, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chinese Food, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Shangri-La, Spicy, Tibetan Food, Tofu, Vegetables

Our one-day private car tour from the Dukezong Ancient Town to the roaring Tiger Leaping Gorge and the dreamlike beauty of Baishuitai (White Water Terraces) was a whirlwind journey. It shows two dramatically different, yet equally stunning faces of Shangri-La‘s wild nature. We were lucky to find a great driver, Mr. He (和师傅), who offered us […]

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Chengdu Part 5: Du Fu’s Cottage, Urban Glamour & Nine-Grid Hotpot

49 Comments / July 2, 2025 / Beef, Chengdu, Chicken, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Fish, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu, Vegetables

If you’re visiting Chengdu, the Du Fu Thatched Cottage is definitely worth a visit! Step back over a thousand years and into the world of Du Fu, China’s revered ‘Poet Sage’🌿 DU FU THATCHED COTTAGE Officially known as the Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum, this was the former home of the great Tang Dynasty poet during his

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Chengdu Part 4: Face to Face with the Giant Buddha of Leshan & Local Eats

14 Comments / June 4, 2025 / Beef, Chengdu, Chicken, Chinese Food, Duck, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Offal, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

World’s Largest Stone Buddha High above the roaring confluence of three mighty rivers—Min River (岷江 Min Jiang), Qingyi River (青衣江 Qingyi Jiang), and Dadu River (大渡河 Dadu He)—sits the planet’s largest stone-carved seated Buddha🎬. Officially named Jiazhou Lingyun Temple Giant Maitreya Stone Statue (嘉州凌云寺大弥勒石像), and also known as Lingyun Giant Buddha (凌云大佛) or Maitreya Statue (弥勒大像),

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From Rare Dishes to Classic Chinese Flavors: Ming Garden (名居) is Perfect for Solo Meals or Group Feasts

1 Comment / January 18, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Duck, Fish, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

(A LITTLE UPDATE: THIS PLACE HAS BEEN REBORN, WITH THE SAME OWNER NOW SERVING UP DELICIOUS MALATANG.) Today, we’d like to introduce you to Ming Garden (名居), a Chinese restaurant that’s quickly built a loyal customer base in Frankfurt, despite being relatively new. Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from the Dom Römer subway station,

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Late Night Wonders: Immerse yourself in Frankfurt’s authentic Chinese snack culture

Leave a Comment / September 7, 2024 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Lamb, Noodles, Offal, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Tofu, Vegetables

In China, the concept of “late night snack” or “midnight snack” – known as 夜宵 (Yèxiāo) in Chinese – has a centuries-old tradition and is deeply rooted in Chinese culture. The concept encompasses a diverse range of dishes and snacks celebrated for their rich flavors, typically enjoyed at street stalls, night markets, and specialized late-night

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True Tasty: Authentic Charm of Hand-crafted Northern Chinese Street Flavors

1 Comment / February 1, 2024 / Barbecue, Chicken, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Spicy, Tofu, Vegetables

It’s often said that the best local food is to be found at street vendors, not in some fancy restaurants. This couldn’t be truer than when we discovered the small little eatery/restaurant behind the central station in Frankfurt, called “True Tasty”. It’s not technically “street food”, but it captures the authentic taste and style of

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Exploring Wuhan’s Stunning Icon and Hubuxiang Food Market’s Culinary Delights

1 Comment / October 19, 2023 / Barbecue, Chinese Food, Dessert, Dumplings, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Spicy, Tofu, Wuhan

In today’s post, we will introduce you to one of most famous landmarks in Wuhan – the Yellow Crane Tower – and the nearby Hubuxiang Food Market – one of the most popular markets for locals. But first things first. Why visit Wuhan? A megacity of more than 11 million people, Wuhan is located in

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