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QingHai province lies in west / central China.

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In BeiJing alone, there are around 200,000 places to eat, so you'll never be far from a tasty meal and there is so much to try that China is very much a foodie heaven. Here's BeiJingBuzzz's cheat sheet of popular food dishes that you will love. Feel free to print out for personal use ... Huo Guo (火锅) : 'Hotpot' - order what you like and cook it in a steaming broth that can be spicy, mild or both. Served with a sesame sauce topped with coriander and / or spring onion; with vinegar and soy sauce as additional options. Thinly sliced meats, all manner of vegetables, noodles, eggs, tofu and more. Be sure to try Dong Dofu (iced tofu) and Dofu skin - super delicious in Huo Guo. There are many independents but you cannot go wrong if you see a XiaBu XiaBu, a very popular restaurant chain. Mābo Dōfu (麻婆豆腐) : soft beancurd in a spicy sauce with minced pork BaoZi (包子) : steamed buns filled with meat or vegetables JiaoZi (饺子) : boiled or pan-fried dumplings filled with meat or vegetables RouJiaMo (肉夹馍) : a sandwich made with flatbread and filled with meat (most commonly pork) CongYou Bing (葱油饼) : spring onion / scallion pancakes - a savory flatbread made with scallions and flour ZhengJiao (蒸饺) : steamed or pan-fried dumplings filled with meat or seafood ZongZi (粽子) : glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves GouBuLi BaoZi (狗不理包子) : steamed buns filled with meat or vegetables, popular in Tianjin DouHua (豆花) : sweet tofu pudding XiaoLongBao (小笼包) : steamed dumplings filled with meat or seafood and soup Xī Hóng Shì Chǎo JīDàn (西红柿炒蛋): egg and tomato - a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, it is often a simple and comforting dish, that can be found in many Chinese home-style cooking. It is typically made by stir-frying diced tomatoes and beaten eggs together with some seasonings, such as salt, pepper, and sometimes soy sauce. DanDan Mian (担担面): a spicy Szechuan noodle dish made with thin wheat noodles, a spicy chili oil-based sauce, and often ground meat JianShui Zhu (建水煮): fried vermicelli noodles popular in Yunnan province LanZhou LaMian (兰州拉面): hand-pulled noodles popular in Lanzhou, Gansu province ReGan Mian (热干面): Wuhan hot dry noodles - a spicy dish made with thin wheat noodles, chili oil and ground meat, popular in Wuhan, Hubei province ZhaJiang Mian (炸酱面): a dish of thick wheat noodles served with a fermented soybean paste sauce and vegetables, popular in northern China ZhaJiangMian (炸酱面): a dish of thick wheat noodles served with a bean paste sauce, popular in northeastern China GuoTie (锅贴): Chinese fried dumplings MaLaTang (麻辣烫): a spicy hotpot popular in Sichuan and Chongqing Di San Xian (第三鲜): a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, typically found in northern China, it is a type of stir-fry dish made with three main ingredients: potatoes, eggplant, and bell peppers, it is also called "Three Fresh" or "Three Precious Vegetables". It is typically stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and scallions, and seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and sometimes oyster sauce. GōngBǎo JīDīng (宫保鸡丁) : also transcribed Gong Bao, Kung Pao or Kung Po, is a spicy, stir-fried Chinese dish made with cubes of chicken, peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers. A classic dish in Sichuan cuisine. JīSī Liáng Miàn (鸡丝凉面) : Chinese Chicken Noodle Salad - Chinese chicken noodle salad features noodles tossed in a nutty savory sesame sauce and topped with shredded chicken and cucumber. Hei Jiao Niu Liu (黑椒牛柳) - Sliced tender beef with onions, peppers and black pepper. Huo Guo - hot pot There are also around 6,000 McDonalds in China, plus Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut, Subway and more. And if you like cooking from scratch yourself, you'll find many huge supermarkets plus local markets.

A song from rock band SHIN that pays homage to Chinese Opera and has become a well known anthem. Sung here superbly by the beautiful Angela. My translation of the key verse : I don't care where you came from I don't know if you'll return But with you in my arms now Gonna hold you Just as long as I can Bonus film - "Nine million bicycles in BeiJing" / Love BeiJing ... True beauty is a pure heart. Six billion people in the world, Love them all; But you're the one I love most Most of all

Weather Summary for Selected Cities in China: Beijing: Spring: Daytime temperatures: 11°C to 24°C, Nighttime temperatures: 2°C to 13°C. Spring in Beijing is generally mild and dry, with occasional sandstorms in March and April. Summer: Daytime temperatures: 29°C to 31°C, Nighttime temperatures: 17°C to 24°C. Beijing summers are hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms and occasional heatwaves. Autumn: Daytime temperatures: 18°C to 26°C, Nighttime temperatures: 7°C to 15°C. Autumn is considered the best time to visit Beijing, with clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and colorful foliage. Winter: Daytime temperatures: 2°C to 5°C, Nighttime temperatures: -9°C to -1°C. Beijing winters are cold and dry, with occasional snowfall and freezing temperatures. Shanghai: Spring: Daytime temperatures: 15°C to 24°C, Nighttime temperatures: 8°C to 16°C. Spring in Shanghai is mild and humid, with occasional rain showers and rapid temperature changes. Summer: Daytime temperatures: 26°C to 32°C, Nighttime temperatures: 20°C to 26°C. Shanghai summers are hot and humid, with frequent rainfall and occasional typhoons. Autumn: Daytime temperatures: 23°C to 28°C, Nighttime temperatures: 16°C to 22°C. Autumn is relatively comfortable in Shanghai, with mild temperatures and clear skies. Winter: Daytime temperatures: 8°C to 12°C, Nighttime temperatures: 1°C to 6°C. Shanghai winters are cool and damp, with occasional cold snaps and drizzly weather. Hong Kong: Spring: Daytime temperatures: 23°C to 28°C, Nighttime temperatures: 19°C to 23°C. Spring in Hong Kong is warm and humid, with occasional fog and showers. Summer: Daytime temperatures: 29°C to 32°C, Nighttime temperatures: 25°C to 28°C. Hong Kong summers are hot, humid, and rainy, with frequent thunderstorms and occasional typhoons. Autumn: Daytime temperatures: 27°C to 29°C, Nighttime temperatures: 23°C to 25°C. Autumn is considered the best time to visit Hong Kong, with comfortable temperatures and lower humidity levels. Winter: Daytime temperatures: 18°C to 20°C, Nighttime temperatures: 14°C to 18°C. Hong Kong winters are mild and dry, with occasional cold fronts bringing cooler temperatures. Chengdu: Spring: Daytime temperatures: 16°C to 22°C, Nighttime temperatures: 9°C to 15°C. Spring in Chengdu is mild and humid, with occasional rain showers and blooming flowers. Summer: Daytime temperatures: 26°C to 29°C, Nighttime temperatures: 18°C to 21°C. Chengdu summers are warm and humid, with frequent rainfall and occasional heatwaves. Autumn: Daytime temperatures: 19°C to 24°C, Nighttime temperatures: 12°C to 16°C. Autumn is considered the best time to visit Chengdu, with comfortable temperatures and clear skies. Winter: Daytime temperatures: 9°C to 12°C, Nighttime temperatures: 3°C to 6°C. Chengdu winters are cool and damp, with occasional fog and drizzle. Guilin: Spring: Daytime temperatures: 20°C to 26°C, Nighttime temperatures: 13°C to 18°C. Spring in Guilin is warm and humid, with occasional rain showers and blooming flowers. Summer: Daytime temperatures: 29°C to 33°C, Nighttime temperatures: 21°C to 24°C. Guilin summers are hot and humid, with frequent rainfall and occasional heatwaves. Autumn: Daytime temperatures: 24°C to 28°C, Nighttime temperatures: 17°C to 20°C. Autumn is relatively comfortable in Guilin, with mild temperatures and clear skies. Winter: Daytime temperatures: 11°C to 14°C, Nighttime temperatures: 6°C to 9°C. Guilin winters are cool and damp, with occasional fog and drizzle.

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