Chengdu
Choose Chengdu (成都) for Sichuan cuisine, Mapo Tofu, hotpot, noodles and casual food culture.
Chongqing
Choose Chongqing (重庆) for hotpot, noodles and dramatic late-night dining.
Guangzhou
Choose Guangzhou (广州) for morning tea, dim sum, roast meats and Cantonese seafood.
Xi'an
Choose Xi'an (西安) for Roujiamo, noodles, lamb and Muslim-influenced food traditions.
Shanghai / Suzhou / Hangzhou
Choose the Jiangnan region for Xiaolongbao, Shengjianbao, freshwater cuisine and refined flavors.
Yunnan
Choose Yunnan (云南) for rice noodles, mushrooms, herbs and diverse regional traditions.
The best food trip
Balance:
one famous dish + one neighborhood restaurant + one market or breakfast stop.
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