Famous Food in China: 5 Dishes to Try

What to eat in China, and what each dish is.

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The food to try in China includes Peking Duck, Dim Sum, Sichuan Hotpot and 2 more.

Best time to visit China: April–June; September–October.

Peking Duck

Beijing's most famous dish — roasted duck with lacquered crispy skin, served with pancakes and plum sauce.

Dim Sum

Cantonese small-plate dining — har gow, siu mai, cheung fun, and char siu bao with pu-erh tea.

Sichuan Hotpot

A communal cauldron of numbing-spicy broth — thinly sliced meats, tofu, and vegetables cooked at the table.

Xiaolongbao

Shanghai soup dumplings — gossamer-thin skin filled with pork and hot broth.

Mapo Tofu

Silken tofu in a fiery Sichuan peppercorn and doubanjiang sauce — bold, numbing, and addictive.

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China food questions

What is the most famous food in China?

Peking Duck is the dish most travellers start with. Beijing's most famous dish — roasted duck with lacquered crispy skin, served with pancakes and plum sauce.

What should I eat in China?

Try Peking Duck, Dim Sum, Sichuan Hotpot, Xiaolongbao, Mapo Tofu.

Is it easy to find vegetarian food in China?

Tell us about dietary needs when you book. Trripah plans meals and restaurant stops around vegetarian, Jain and other requirements.

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